Wireless connection of machines to WeaveMaster
DU7P: looms with VDI in ter face
Microprocessor controlled looms equipped with the VDI interface
are connected by means of the DU7P interface board. Automatic
stops are transmitted through the microprocessor’s VDI interface
and weavers enter manual declarations through the keyboard
and display of the loom. As such, the weaver uses the same
user interface for operating the loom as for communicating with
the monitoring system. Unlike with other systems, no extra
keypad is required.
Through bi-directional communication, the DU7P has access to all
information and can activate any function within the machine’s
microprocessor.
Looms with Ethernet interface
The latest generation of microprocessor based looms are often
equipped with an Ethernet interface for host communication.
These looms are connected to the WeaveMaster system by
means of a standard Ethernet network (wired or wireless)
without the need for any additional hardware.
DU8P and DU10P: looms with
parallel interface and preparation
machines
A DU8P or DU10P data unit is used for looms with parallel inter-
face and for the connection of preparation machines.
Up to 8 automatic stops can be detected through parallel inputs
and a keyboard and display is available for manual declarations.
The DU8P offers nine user defi nable “quick entry” keys for fast
entry of the most important stop reasons.
Special versions are available for direct and sectional warpers
as well as for sizing machines, allowing real time monitoring of
speeds, yarn breaks and eventually process parameters such as
temperatures and pressures.
Backup and recovery
All data units can be extended with a module for backup and
recovery. With this unit, all data can be stored for at least 24
hours locally in the data unit in case of server or network break-
down. As soon as the server or network is available again, the
WeaveMaster software automatically recovers all data stored
in the data units. This feature is extremely important in case
WeaveMaster is used in combination with ERP systems, assuring
correct information about orders and work in progress.
Notes :
- All Barco data units are also available for wired networking.
- All data units can be extended with barcode scanners or RF-ID
tags.
- For applications where only basic monitoring is required, Barco
offers the DU2P/WDL, equipped with a pick counter and three
automatic stop inputs.
