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Ref. no. 40-8939-2001-04/1712

Tension settings/ Balloon control

TENSION SETTINGS 

BRUSH
When using a brush it is possible to use the whole setting 

area of the brush holder ring.

FLEX

When using a flex it is important to keep the settings in the 

center of the setting area, to ensure proper tension and 

longer life time of the flex. Avoid to set the brush ring in the 

outer areas.

BALLOON CONTROL 

Balloon control adjustment.

NOTE

Excessive brush tension will cause abnormal wear.

Summary of Contents for CHRONO X3

Page 1: ...IRO AB Box 54 SE 523 22 Ulricehamn SWEDEN Tel 46 321 297 00 www iroab com info iro se LUNA X3 CHRONO X3 XD X3 XD X3 PLUS HD X3 Operating Instructions EN Ref no 40 8939 2001 04 1712...

Page 2: ...X3 Chrono X3 XD X3 9 Operating diagram XD X3 Plus HD X3 10 11 Connections heavy duty power supply XD X3 Plus HD X3 12 Connections heavy duty power supply CAN XD X3 Plus HD X3 13 Connections power sup...

Page 3: ...aired or replaced by authorized personnel To avoid risk of injury DO NOT operate this equipment if any component does not appear to be functioning correctly Take necessary precautions to avoid injurie...

Page 4: ...ply via loom weaving machine Power supply via loom weaving machine Power supply via loom weaving machine Power via Power Supply Interface connected to extension plug Power via Power Supply Interface c...

Page 5: ...5V 1000VA Max T 10A Max T 10A 21 kg 21 kg 380 440V 1900VA 380 440V 1900VA Max T 10A Max T 10A 35 kg 35 kg Fuse Fuse Ref no 40 8939 2001 04 1712 Technical specifications NOTE Subject to technical modif...

Page 6: ...e stops Variations in main voltage Nominal Voltage Frequence Mains supply Main switch Emergency stop Take the Voltage Supply Box out of the packing Open the cover and connect the three phase power cor...

Page 7: ...hrono X3 XD X3 Ref no 40 8939 2001 04 1712 Motor Accessories Power Supply Interface Feeder 1 8 Extension Interface Feeder 9 12 Accessories A D Motor control unit Power Loom communication cable Operati...

Page 8: ...d Common Stop relay CAN INTERFACE Fuses Stop relay jumpers Opto coupler stop relay connection STAND ALONE INTERFACE Fuses Red 6 3A slow Blue 1A slow Power Supply Interface FB3 3 15A slow FB2 5A slow W...

Page 9: ...ly open Open Communication bus not terminated Closed Communication bus terminated Open Communication bus not terminated Closed Communication bus terminated Connections interface FB1 T 5 A FB2 T 3 15 A...

Page 10: ...r selector s needles NOTE Feeder working with the weft threaded in the needle 1 must be connected to the position 1 of the voltage supply box etc Connect the signal cable coming from the voltage suppl...

Page 11: ...us HD X3 Ref no 40 8939 2001 04 1712 HD POWER SUPPLY STAND ALONE INTERFACE HD POWER SUPPLY CAN INTERFACE HD Power Supply CAN Interface Feeder 1 4 Transformer Loom communication cable Main switch Fuse...

Page 12: ...relay Mains connection Stop relay jumpers Opto coupler stop relay connection STAND ALONE INTERFACE Fuses Red 6 3A slow Blue 6 3 A slow Heavy Duty Power Supply Stand Alone STAND ALONE POWER SUPPLY Fuse...

Page 13: ...00 V F10 F13 8 A 500 V F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F13 6 3 A Min 4x1 5 mm2 Ref no 40 8939 2001 04 1712 CAN POWER SUPPLY Fuses Heavy Duty Power Supply CAN CAN INTERFACE Fuses Blue 6 3A slow Mains co...

Page 14: ...Stop relay CAN INTERFACE Fuses Stop relay jumpers Opto coupler stop relay connection STAND ALONE INTERFACE Fuses Red 6 3A slow Blue 1A slow Power Supply Interface FB3 3 15A slow FB2 5A slow Without st...

Page 15: ...CAUTION The unit should not be mounted directly on the weaving machine Use a separate floor stand NOTE Feeders stand and creel must be connected to the earth of the loom NOTE Place the creel behind th...

Page 16: ...sensitivity LOW Yarn store sensor sensitivity AUTO Yarn break sensor filtering RIGID YARNS Integrated yarn break sensor DISABLE Integrated yarn break sensor ENABLE Winding disc positioning DISABLE on...

Page 17: ...l setting XD X3 Plus Yarn store sensor sensitivity AUTO Integrated yarn break sensor DISABLE Integrated yarn break sensor ENABLE Winding disc positioning DISABLE ONE WAY BEARING Winding disc positioni...

Page 18: ...1600 m min 2 1300 m min 3 1100 m min 4 900 m min Ref no 40 8939 2001 04 1712 To set the maximum speed rotate the disc to the appropriate position NOTE Normally the switch should be left at posistion 1...

Page 19: ...carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging deforming mentioned parts Mount Spool body Winding disc Yarn break detector...

Page 20: ...t expose the brush ring holder or the winding disc to external forces as this may cause damage deformation Do not for instance carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder Store the feeder...

Page 21: ...for instance carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging deforming mentioned parts Main parts Spool body Winding disc Y...

Page 22: ...motor house gives the zero separation position To adjust press in the button and revolve the winding disc in the appropriate direction The separation increases from 0 to 4 mm the more the disc is rota...

Page 23: ...NG BACK Insert the yarn into the eyelet and press the right but ton whilst lightly holding the yarn HALF THREADING FRONT Insert the yarn into the eyelet and press the left but ton whilst lightly holdi...

Page 24: ...der Align the winding disc eyelet Thread the needle through the feeder and balloon control brush Start the feeder and fill the yarn store Insert the threading needle into the CAT 2 as far as possible...

Page 25: ...32 3 Thread the needle all the way through the feeder and output eyelet 4 Pull the yarn through 5 Restart the feeder WARNING When using a threading needle care must be ta ken to avoid damaging the Fl...

Page 26: ...en the yarn and the mirror can be increased 3 Adjust the clearance by rotating the mirror 180 degrees Normal Position Mech sensor 2 Certain yarns may cause excessive vibration of the sensors This can...

Page 27: ...the feeder The spool body must be in correct position The sensors must be free to correctly move up and down The sensors ring must be correctly fixed 1 Switch OFF the feeder 2 Disable the TFE9 by movi...

Page 28: ...e setting area of the brush holder ring FLEX When using a flex it is important to keep the settings in the center of the setting area to ensure proper tension and longer life time of the flex Avoid to...

Page 29: ...0 8939 2001 04 1712 Relaxing ramps Ramps are used when weaving with none elastic yarns that become too tightly wound around the spool body One two or three ramps can be mounted Start with mounting one...

Page 30: ...he brush holder 2 from the spool body Ensure that the brush ring is correctly positioned 3 when attaching Alternative for Luna X3 Chrono X3 and XD X3 Tensioners Brush BRUSH RING ALTERNATIVE Z for Z ro...

Page 31: ...e Alternative for Luna X3 Chrono X3 and XD X3 Tensioners Flex Brake Lamella NOSE OUTPUT FLEX BRAKE Attach nose output depending on the mounted type of Flex brake to ensure function NOTE The performanc...

Page 32: ...The performance of a tensioner can be affected by various factors connected to the specific yarns being used In case of uncertainty it is recommended to carry out a weft insertion test BRUSH RING ALT...

Page 33: ...e 4 Close the cover 5 Position A Using the TEC together with a 30 FlexBrake Position B Using the TEC together with a 42 Flexbrake or Lamella cage CHANGING THE TENSION STRIP Open the cover 1 Remove the...

Page 34: ...INPUT TENSION Control input yarn tension to the CAT NOTE The brush ring should only be used for balloon control OUTPUT TENSION Adjustment of the output tension Alternative for Luna X3 Chrono X3 XD X3...

Page 35: ...f no 40 8939 2001 04 1712 Alternative for HD X3 Balloon control adjustment NOTE Excessive brush tension will cause abnormal wear NOSE POSITION Mounting position of the nose 30 or 42 Tensioners Balloon...

Page 36: ...balloons Suggested for polypropylene flat tape on projectile looms NOTE There is no braking function on the yarn when the funnel is installed since it is used only to control the balloon effect during...

Page 37: ...he rubber bellows 3 and be sure they are properly tightened with the correct key Torx T10 Turn the winding disc 4 when holding the centre nut 5 to get the balance weight in position When correct the d...

Page 38: ...and correct disassembly assembly of IRO feeders during maintenance work Please contact your local IRO service station for further information CONNECTIONS WARNING Always turn off the main switch or iso...

Page 39: ...ontrol box NOTE Avoid the use of compressed air when cleaning the feeder Cleaning the spool body Remove the brush holder by pressing the button 1 on the top Clean the spool body with compressed air CA...

Page 40: ...ssive max speed setting Reduce the max speed setting 18 19 Insufficient yarn store See low or empty yarn store under fault 20 Damaged balloon control Repair replace all defective parts 3 21 Stop signa...

Page 41: ...all defective parts 3 21 Stop signal fault between control box and weaving M C Check all connections cable 10 13 22 Misalignment between the bobbin and the feeder Realign the bobbin feeder 23 Misalign...

Page 42: ...pair replace all defective parts 3 22 Misalignment between the bobbin and the feeder Realign the bobbin feeder 23 Misalignment between the feeder and the machine Realign the feeder machine 24 Defect y...

Page 43: ...8939 2001 04 1712 Declaration of conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Guarantee that machine type is manufactured in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directives and applicable ame...

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