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Summary of Contents for WeftMaster CUT-iT

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual WeftMaster CUT iT 47083003 en Original Manual Version 1 0 x x 10 2019 ...

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Page 3: ...otected by copyright Complete or partial reproduction and dissemination of this Manual to third parties even in form of extracts as well as the use and or disclosure of the contents are not allowed without the written approval of Loepfe Brothers Ltd except for internal purposes WeftMaster is a registered trademark of Loepfe Brothers Ltd in Switzerland and or in other countries 2019 Loepfe Brothers...

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Page 5: ...ion 13 3 1 Product description 13 3 1 1 Control unit 13 3 2 Scope of Delivery 14 4 Operation 15 4 1 Operating elements 15 4 2 Function buttons 16 4 3 Basic functions 16 4 3 1 Putting the device into operation 16 4 3 2 Switching the device off 18 4 3 3 Putting the device into operation 18 4 3 4 Current flow modes 18 4 3 5 Test mode 19 4 3 6 Select Program 20 4 3 7 Setting the current strength 21 4 ...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 www loepfe com WeftMaster CUT iT ...

Page 7: ... keep available at all times Clarify anything unclear or uncertainties concerning operation with the supplier 1 2 Validity This document is valid for WeftMaster CUT iT 1 3 Design features Various elements in this Manual have design features Design features ü Requirement 1 Action step ð Intermediate result ð Result n List Menu term Navigation path Caption Cross reference 7 ...

Page 8: ... situation which will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor oder moderate injury NOTE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in damage to property 2 1 1 Explanation of Symbols Warning signs General warning ...

Page 9: ... additional information for the operator 2 2 Intended Use The device is only intended to separate and melt selvedges of fusible textiles synthetic or hybrid fabrics on weaving machines especially to separate and melt fabric selvedges or to separate fabrics into strips Any other use or use beyond the intended purpose is considered improper Loepfe Brothers Ltd is not liable for any resulting damage ...

Page 10: ...as read and understood the safety regulations n Service technician Loepfe employee qualified and trained for maintenance and repair of the device or persons authorized with express permission from Loepfe Brothers Ltd 2 4 General safety information n Follow all safety and operating instructions exactly n Keep the complete documentation for later reference n Observe all warnings on the device and in...

Page 11: ...ician or service technician 4Switch off the main switch of the weaving machine on which the control unit is installed before opening modifying or extending the system 4Disconnect the device from the power supply before maintenance or repair work 4Close all device covers before starting the system 2 5 1 Fire prevention measures WARNING Risk of fire due to hot heat cutters Disregarding the following...

Page 12: ...oper use Risk of fire and therefore also risk of injury when using the WeftMaster CUT iT on non fusible yarns such as pure cotton pure viscose or pure new wool 4Only process fusible textiles synthetic or hybrid fabrics CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot surfaces Touching hot cutting wires can cause serious burns 4Never touch hot cutting wires at any time ...

Page 13: ...rate fabrics into strips The device can be fitted with various heat cutters Heat cutter selection depends on fabric material processing material transport speed as well as filling and warp densities 3 1 1 Control unit The control unit controls the electrical current through the cutting wires of the heat cutter fitted on a weaving machine The current strength depends on whether the weaving machine ...

Page 14: ...mode Time in which the weaving machine is running The predefined current flows through the cutting wires during this time Display Run running current The WeftMaster CUT iT stops the weaving machine in the following cases n The power supply is interrupted n A system error is detected n No cutting wire is connected n A cutting wire is broken defective n A connection cable is interrupted n WeftMaster...

Page 15: ...Operation WeftMaster CUT iT www loepfe com 15 4 Operation 4 1 Operating elements 1 Operating elements 1 Function buttons ...

Page 16: ... Run and Standby Select program Scroll up Display internal measured values Scroll down Reset program settings of selected program to standard val ues Test mode 4 3 Basic functions 4 3 1 Putting the device into operation 1 Connect device to power supply ð The following status messages are each displayed for 1 second during the Startup phase ð Display Starting Up ð Display Version X X software versi...

Page 17: ...number of Slaves 0 ð or ð Display Address X Slaves X Master Slave addresses when using Master and Slave Address Master 0 and number of Slaves e g 2 depending on number of Slaves used ð or ð Display Address X Slave address when using the control unit as Slave Address Slave e g 2 ð Display Wiretype ð Display Standby ð Device ready for operation ...

Page 18: ...vice connected to power supply 1 Press for 3 seconds ð Display POWER OFF switched off ð Output current is switched off 4 3 3 Putting the device into operation ü Device connected to power supply 1 Press ð The following status messages are each displayed for 1 second during the Startup phase see Putting the device into operation 16 4 3 4 Current flow modes Display example n 1 Line P 4 Program number...

Page 19: ...the WStandby Modus for the predefined time and the standby time is delayed This minimum time is defined in system parameter 87 as standard value with 0 n Boost start up current The Boost mode describes the weaving machine startup time The predefined current flows through the cutter wires for a limited time This current heats the cutter wires as quickly as possible to operating temperature n Run ru...

Page 20: ...cutter wire type A new value must be defined when a cutter wire type is changed A program can only be selected when the weaving machine is idle ü The weaving machine is idle 1 Press 2 Press to select the desired program 3 Press to confirm the selected program ð The selected program is active A program can only be selected when the weaving machine is idle ü The weaving machine is running 1 Press ð ...

Page 21: ...y Tune Standby setting in Standby mode 2 Press to select desired setting 3 If no button is pressed within 10 seconds ð Setting mode is exited without saving any changes 4 Press to confirm desired setting ð Display Execute execute ð The setting is saved Run current strength with machine stopped ü The weaving machine is idle 1 Press for 3 seconds ð Display Tune Standby setting in Standby mode 2 Pres...

Page 22: ...isplay Execute execute ð The setting is saved Run current strength with machine running Only the run current strength can be set when the weaving machine is running ü The weaving machine is running 1 Press for 3 seconds ð Display Tune Run setting in Run mode 2 Press to select desired setting 3 If no button is pressed within 10 seconds ð Setting mode is exited without saving any changes 4 Press to ...

Page 23: ...age n Set value of current source A n Actual output current of current source A n Set value of current source B n Actual output current of current source B n Output load resistance Displaying system settings 1 Press for 3 seconds ð Display Internal values the internal value temperature is displayed 2 Press to display futher internal values ð The further internal values are displayed 3 Press any bu...

Page 24: ...ivating when changing settings interrupts the process and Setting mode is exited without saving the changes ü Device connected to power supply 1 Press ð Startup phase runs 2 Press during the startup phase ð Display Contrast up Down contrast higher lower 3 Press to select desired setting 4 Press to confirm desired setting ð Display contrast is set ...

Page 25: ...te e g select program while machine is run ning Select a program when the weaving ma chine is idle 2 BOOST LIMITED The boost current strength is limited for an output power of max 325 W When the boost current strength limit is reached the boost time is extended 3 RUN LIMITED The run current strength is limited for an output power of max 125 W The run current strength is limited ...

Page 26: ...ply 10 NO CUTTING WIRE CONNECTED No heat cutter is connected or the heat cut ter is defective Assign an industrial electrician installation technician to carry out the following work n Connect heat cutter n Replace heat cutter n Repair connection 11 INPUT VOLTAGE TOO LOW Input voltage too low n 24V supply voltage is lower than 19V Assign an industrial electrician installation technician to carry o...

Page 27: ...ents Waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries must not be disposed of with household waste If you ever need to dispose of this product please note the following n Recycle product at designated facilities n Check with local authorities or the dealer for waste disposal regulations ...

Page 28: ...Loepfe Brothers Ltd 8623 Wetzikon Switzerland Phone 41 43 488 11 11 Fax 41 43 488 11 00 service loepfe com www loepfe com 47083003 en ...

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