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USTER

®

 

HVI SPECTRUM

 

Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

Uster Technologies, Inc. 

Chapter 1 

 

Overview • Page 1-9 

7.4

 

Moisture Probe 

 
The moisture probe is mounted on the pressure plate that measures the 
Color/Trash.  If there is no Color/Trash module, the glass plate will be 
replaced with a filler plate. 
 
 
 

8

 

Software Features 

 
The 

HVI SPECTRUM

 uses a windows-based operating system with icon-

based software.  This provides a simplified user interface.   An optional 
bar code reader may be used for easy operation of the equipment.   
 
The 

HVI

 

SPECTRUM

 M

AIN 

M

ENU

 contains seven function buttons, which 

allow access the major areas of testing, setup, and data management.   
 
The major functions of the software are summarized in Chapter 3    of 
this manual.

  

The remaining chapters explain each of these functions in 

full detail. 
 
 

8.1

 

Error Messages 

 
Error messages are usually preceded by an audible tone that signals an 
instrument or test malfunction.  Audio tones also sound if test parameters 
have been exceeded.  A message statement displays on the monitor to 
indicate the nature of the problem.  Error messages are explained in the 
Appendix (Chapter 14   3) of this manual. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for HVI SPECTRUM

Page 1: ...Date June 2008 Part Number 255 450 00671 English USTER HVI SPECTRUM HIGH VOLUME FIBER TEST S Instruction Manual YSTEM ...

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Page 3: ...re compatible with all equipment and software configurations Do not use the programs where significant damage or injury to persons property or business may result if an error occurs There are no other warranties expressed or implied with respect to the licensed programs their merchantability or their fitness for any particular purpose In no event will Uster Technologies Inc be liable for indirect ...

Page 4: ...repair transport both ways shall be at the cost and risk of the purchaser Also the costs of dismantling and re erection of the defective part are to be carried by the purchaser If for any reason beyond our control such part cannot be repaired or replaced at our factory all additional costs resulting therefrom shall be borne by the purchaser The purchaser shall not be entitled to claim any further ...

Page 5: ...Module 1 8 7 3 Color Trash Module 1 8 7 4 Moisture Probe 1 9 8 SOFTWARE FEATURES 1 9 8 1 Error Messages 1 9 8 1 1 Keyboard Commands 1 10 8 2 Exit 1 10 8 3 Labels 1 11 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2 1 2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 2 2 2 1 Required Laboratory Conditions 2 2 2 2 Air Requirements 2 3 2 2 1 Air Quality Requirements 2 3 3 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES UPS 2 4 4 FLOOR S...

Page 6: ...bration 4 6 3 1 1 Length Strength and Uniformity Calibration 4 7 3 2 Micronaire Calibration 4 10 3 2 1 Calibration Procedures for Micronaire 4 12 3 3 Color Calibration 4 13 3 4 Trash Calibration 4 17 3 4 1 Procedures for Flash Calibration 4 18 3 4 2 Procedures for Trash Calibration 4 19 3 5 Temperature and Humidity Calibration 4 21 3 6 UV Meter Calibration 4 23 CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM CHECK 5 1 1 OVERVIE...

Page 7: ...TESTING PROCEDURES 7 1 1 OVERVIEW 7 1 2 TESTING SEQUENCE QUICK REFERENCE 7 2 2 1 Step 1 Access the Main Testing Screen 7 3 2 2 Step 2 Choose from Additional Selections 7 4 2 3 Step 3 Operator Identification 7 5 2 4 Step 4 Identify the Sample 7 6 2 5 Step 5 Perform the Micronaire Test 7 7 2 6 Step 6 Perform L S and C T Optional Module Tests 7 9 2 7 Exit from Testing 7 10 2 8 Printing the Test Resul...

Page 8: ...10 BALE MANAGER 10 1 1 OVERVIEW 10 1 2 ACCESSING BALE MANAGER 10 2 3 MAIN FUNCTIONS 10 4 3 1 File 10 4 3 1 1 Data Import 10 5 3 1 2 Exit 10 7 3 2 Configure 10 8 3 2 1 System Status 10 9 4 DEFINING CATEGORIES 10 11 4 1 How the Category System Works 10 11 4 2 Number of Categories 10 12 4 3 Why Category Definitions Should Remain the Same 10 12 4 4 Defining Categories Initial Definition 10 13 4 4 1 De...

Page 9: ...Mix History Trends 10 35 CHAPTER 11 USTER QUALIPROFILE 11 1 1 INTRODUCTION 11 1 2 QUALIPROFILE 11 3 2 1 Selecting a Profile 11 5 2 2 Designing a QualiProfile 11 6 CHAPTER 12 DIAGNOSTICS 12 1 1 INTRODUCTION 12 1 2 DIAGNOSTICS 12 2 3 ERROR LOG 12 5 CHAPTER 13 MAINTENANCE 13 1 1 INTRODUCTION 13 1 2 CLEANING THE SYSTEM 13 1 2 1 As Required 13 1 2 2 After Each Shift 13 1 2 3 Daily 13 2 3 CALIBRATION TI...

Page 10: ...ed Lot Limits for Cotton 14 7 2 7 Transmission Architecture 14 8 2 8 Universal Record Format 14 10 2 9 HVI SPECTRUM Record Formats 14 12 2 9 1 Length Strength 14 12 2 9 2 Micronaire 14 15 2 9 3 Color Trash 14 16 2 9 4 SCI 14 18 2 9 5 Maturity 14 18 2 9 6 Moisture 14 19 2 9 7 NEP Count 14 20 2 9 8 UV 14 21 3 ERROR MESSAGES 14 23 CHAPTER 15 GLOSSARY 15 1 CHAPTER 16 INDEX 16 1 ...

Page 11: ...ure 3 3 HVI SPECTRUM Main Menu 3 3 Figure 3 4 Testing Button 3 4 Figure 3 5 Setup Button 3 4 Figure 3 6 USTER QualiProfile Button 3 5 Figure 3 7 Reports Button 3 5 Figure 3 8 Bale Manager Button 3 5 Figure 3 9 Help Button 3 6 Figure 3 10 About Screen 3 6 Figure 3 11 Quit Button 3 6 Figure 3 12 Computer System RESET Button 3 7 Chapter 4 Figure 4 1 Main Menu 4 4 Figure 4 2 Calibration Screen 4 5 Fig...

Page 12: ...its Screen 6 7 Figure 6 5 Error Message Lot Limit Name Already Exists 6 8 Figure 6 6 Lot Limits Screen 0 Property 6 8 Figure 6 7 New Lot Limit Added 6 9 Figure 6 8 Lot Limits Screen Edit 6 9 Figure 6 9 Lot limit updated 6 10 Figure 6 10 Lot Limits Screen Delete 6 11 Figure 6 11 DELETING LOT LIMIT 1 ARE YOU SURE 6 11 Figure 6 13 Measurement Selection Tab 6 12 Figure 6 14 General Setup Tab 6 13 Figu...

Page 13: ... Main Menu 10 2 Figure 10 2 Bale Manager Main Menu 10 3 Figure 10 3 Data Import Screen 10 5 Figure 10 4 Bale Manager Duplicate Data Detected 10 7 Figure 10 5 Status Dialog 10 7 Figure 10 6 System Status Screen 10 9 Figure 10 7 Define Categories Screen 10 14 Figure 10 8 Define Growth Areas Screen 10 16 Figure 10 9 Define Growth Areas Edit Screen 10 17 Figure 10 10 Define Proportional Mix Criteria S...

Page 14: ...2 2 Diagnostics Screen 12 3 List of Tables Table 1 1 Components and Software 1 4 Table 6 1 Standard Equation for SCI Example 6 17 Table 6 2 SCI Equation 6 17 Table 7 1 Instrument Components Software 7 1 Table 8 1 Fiber Property Abbreviations Table 1 8 6 Table 8 2 Fiber Property Abbreviations Table 2 8 7 Table 10 1 Menu Functions 10 4 Table 10 2 Example Values for Fiber Property Histograms 10 13 Ta...

Page 15: ...s the seven physical characteristics defined by the United States Department of Agriculture USDA in its cotton marketing system It measures Fiber Length Strength Length Uniformity Elongation Micronaire Color and Trash All of these properties are important in fiber research in the development of improved fiber blends and in verifying that purchased fiber meets specifications The HVI SPECTRUM fiber ...

Page 16: ...indicate a placeholder for information that must be provided for the menu item to be selected i e filename the operator would enter the actual name of the file to be used CAUTION These statements always appear in a box and emphasize areas where bodily damage could occur if the instrument is operated improperly IMPORTANT Important information as well as CAUTION and HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE WARNINGS appear...

Page 17: ... shown in this manual should coincide with those on your HVI SPECTRUM instrument In areas where the screens are different the module is probably optional therefore it may not be shown on your instrument 4 Major System Distinctions The HVI SPECTRUM instrument is distinctly unique as a result of the following features Maturity Measuring Module QualiProfile BALE MANAGER Moisture Measurement and Stren...

Page 18: ...re Color and Trash Components Reports Bale Manager and QualiProfile Software HVI SPECTRUM II Length Strength Micronaire Maturity Moisture Color and Trash Components An Additional Sampling Station for Higher Volume Testing Reports Bale Manager and QualiProfile Software Table 1 1 Components and Software The following features are provided with the HVI SPECTRUM Main Equipment Base Unit containing the...

Page 19: ... The following options are available for the HVI SPECTRUM Optional Modules Color Trash Module Additional Color Trash Length Strength and Moisture Module 720 NEP TESTER Module to measure Neps per gram and integrate results to HVI SPECTRUM instrument Additional Options UV Meter to measure Fiber Fluorescence and integrate results to HVI SPECTRUM Relative Humidity Temperature Probe Bar Code Reader Con...

Page 20: ...ECTRUM Instruction Manual Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 1 Overview Page 1 6 6 System Drawing The HVI SPECTRUM Instrument displayed below shows all available options Figure 1 1 Instrument with ALL optional modules ...

Page 21: ...r and a color ink jet printer The monitor displays the menu selections operating instructions and test results As tests are completed for each sample the results can be transmitted to the printer and or an external computer system 7 1 Micronaire Module Micronaire is measured by relating airflow resistance to the specific surface of fibers An air stream is passed through a known mass of fiber confi...

Page 22: ...esting is located directly above the tray When testing is initiated by pressing the two buttons that are mounted on the tabletop the pressure plate descends to the test tray The color and trash of the sample on top of the color glass are measured The HVI SPECTRUM system uses two Xenon Lamps to illuminate the sample during testing The color components of cotton reflectiveness and yellowness are mea...

Page 23: ...sed for easy operation of the equipment The HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU contains seven function buttons which allow access the major areas of testing setup and data management The major functions of the software are summarized in Chapter 3 of this manual The remaining chapters explain each of these functions in full detail 8 1 Error Messages Error messages are usually preceded by an audible tone that s...

Page 24: ...ed by using the BACKSPACE key If the keyboard does not respond to input or if the system halts in mid operation reset the system If there is still no response turn OFF the main power switch that is accessed by opening the door to the control cabinet 8 2 Exit Occasionally you may wish to escape an operation without completing the sequence in a selected screen dialog box Generally escaping can be ac...

Page 25: ...his warning label is located in front of the Length Strength chamber It indicates that a shearing hazard could result if your hands are in the area beneath the chamber during activity Figure 1 3 Shear Hazard Label This label is located in front of the Micronaire chamber indicating that caution should be taken when using the Micronaire It automatically opens when the measurement has been taken Inju...

Page 26: ... should NEVER open the covers Figure 1 5 HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE The equipment label is located on the rear enclosure behind the rear doors It lists important information about the HVI SPECTRUM Figure 1 6 HVI SPECTRUM Equipment Label The label with the flash symbol inside the triangle is located inside the power distribution box on top of the power connector blocks on the plastic shield This indicates t...

Page 27: ...Y VOID THE WARRANTY Once the system is received an Uster Technologies service technician will schedule a site visit in order to install the instrument with your assistance The instrument should ONLY be installed by a certified Uster Technologies service technician Note A plumber pipe fitter and electrician will be required the day of installation to assist with the final connections of the compres...

Page 28: ...ECTRUM draws approximately eight 8 amps the startup current is sufficiently high to require the larger breaker A power cord is provided that will connect to the HVI SPECTRUM The opposite end must be fitted with connections compatible with the facility s electrical system An uninterruptible power supply UPS is suggested Power Line Single phase main with protection switch If these conditions cannot ...

Page 29: ...IG 585 825 kPA Amount of compressed air approx 8 5m 3 h Air Tubes Diameter 10 mm 3 8 2 2 1 Air Quality Requirements The air supplied to the instrument should comply with ISO8573 1 Quality Class 3 as follows DIRT particle size 5 microns WATER Pressure Dew Point 4 F 100 PSIG 128 ppm by volume OIL including vapor 1 0 ppm If the air line will be subjected to temperatures that could promote condensatio...

Page 30: ...S device be used to prevent loss of data or other related problems The input for the UPS which powers the computer and monitor is located on the back of the main cabinet beside the power entry connector 4 Floor Space Requirements The HVI SPECTRUM and HVI SPECTRUM I are installed in an L like configuration and the HVI SPECTRUM II is installed in a U like configuration The following is a breakdown o...

Page 31: ... Length Strength cabinet is connected to the main control system cabinet by a triangular shaped support frame that is 69 cm at the widest part The printer rests on a shelf that is 50 cm wide and 65 cm deep The HVI SPECTRUM Length Strength cabinet weighs approximately 410 gross kilos 285 net Figure 2 1 HVI SPECTRUM Standard Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 2 Installation Page 2 5 ...

Page 32: ...trength cabinet is connected to the main control cabinet by a triangular shaped support frame that is 70 cm at the widest part The printer rests on a shelf located to the right of the main control cabinet that is 50 cm wide and 64 cm deep The HVI SPECTRUM I weighs approximately 50 gross kilos 64 net Figure 2 2 HVI SPECTRUM I Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 2 Installation Page 2 6 ...

Page 33: ...The Length Strength cabinet is 89 cm long by 80 cm deep The Length Strength cabinet is connected to the main control cabinet by a triangular shaped support frame that is 70 cm at the widest part The printer rests on a shelf located to the right of the main control cabinet that is 50 cm wide and 64 cm deep The HVI SPECTRUM II weighs approximately 50 gross kilos 64 net ...

Page 34: ...USTER HVI SPECTRUM Instruction Manual Figure 2 3 HVI SPECTRUM II Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 2 Installation Page 2 8 ...

Page 35: ... system 3 Keyboard The keyboard is attached to the connector labeled KB on the back of the computer It is equipped with a touch pad feature for easy use Note Older versions of the HVI SPECTRUM units are equipped with a keyboard and mouse which are installed in the same manner 4 Temperature Relative Humidity Probe optional unit The probe cable is attached to a connector on the control board in the ...

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Page 37: ...r monitor may differ slightly The HVI SPECTRUM is a sophisticated instrument that requires specific instruction and training to be used properly Only operators that have received proper training should use the HVI SPECTRUM The main power switch is located on the Control System panel within the cabinet that holds the monitor and keyboard It is labeled as Main for ease of identification Software Ove...

Page 38: ...rol cabinet see below The Power button is RED whereas the Vacuum Blower button is YELLOW Figure 3 2 Power Button Vacuum Blower Button IMPORTANT It is necessary to TURN ON the Vacuum Blower BEFORE initiating Length Strength testing If the Blower is OFF testing will FAIL Vacuum Blower YELLOW Button Power RED Button Software Overview Page 3 2 ...

Page 39: ...ures of the system is automatically displayed Figure 3 3 HVI SPECTRUM Main Menu Figure 3 3 HVI SPECTRUM Main Menu Note Clicking on a feature button will open or close your selection Note Clicking on a feature button will open or close your selection For example If you click on the REPORTS button the REPORTS screen will appear Once you have exited from the REPORTS screen you will find that the REPO...

Page 40: ...pter 7 Figure 3 4 Testing Button 2 1 2 Setup The SETUP button accesses a series of functions which are described below Figure 3 5 Setup Button These include the following Color Chart is used to define adjust the color chart s settings Lot Limits is used to define adjust the lot limits settings Configure is used to define adjust the system configurations Diagnostics is used to perform a series of d...

Page 41: ...ng system Figure 3 7 Reports Button The REPORTS button is used to design run and print reports and graphs edit records export data and define categories for inventory Reports are discussed in Chapters 8 and 9 2 1 5 Bale Manager The record keeping functions of BALE MANAGER are used to manipulate inventory items issue purchase orders monitor shipments and re view past mixes Figure 3 8 Bale Manager B...

Page 42: ...ion program and access other features or applications of the Windows operating system Figure 3 11 Quit Button IMPORTANT It is recommended that the printer and monitors be turned OFF at the end of each testing day however the instrument should be left ON Note Various HVI SPECTRUM screens contain On Off fields that are used to activate or deactivate a function of the system If the field is checked u...

Page 43: ... reset if it is not responding to keyboard strokes Reset the instrument reload the program as follows while in any part of operation with the exception of the TESTING function Open the front doors of the system cabinet and press the button labeled RESET on the computer system Figure 3 12 Computer System RESET Button The system will reset and delete any measurement values that were interrupted when...

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Page 45: ...Technologies Inc MUST BE USED to calibrate and to check calibrations If you need to obtain calibration cotton samples they can be ordered from Standards Preparation and Distribution Section Cotton Division AMS U S Department of Agriculture 3275 Appling Road Memphis TN 38133 Since the moisture content of cottons affects its Length Strength and Micronaire values calibration cotton must be stored in ...

Page 46: ... the designated values of the two calibration cottons the software slope will be 1 0 and the offset will be zero However this perfect agreement will rarely ever exist In order for measured values to agree with designated values of calibration cottons slopes and offsets are calculated from tests performed during calibration and comparisons are made with the 1 0 slope zero offset conditions This res...

Page 47: ...tion will change In other words no changes are made to those parameters that pass calibration originally For example Assume that length and uniformity pass the original calibration but there is a Fail condition for strength perhaps as a result of a change in the relative humidity During the next calibration procedure the slope and offset for strength are all that would be changed The slopes and of...

Page 48: ...novative design of Uster Technologies HVI SPECTRUM It is suggested however that a routine calibration check on each module be completed once a day To Access the CALIBRATION screen Select the SETUP button on the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU NEXT Select the CALIBRATE button Figure 4 1 Main Menu Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 4 Calibration Page 4 4 ...

Page 49: ... to use first by selecting either Unit 1 or Unit 2 In figure 4 2 Unit 1 has been selected The sections in this chapter explain how to check calibration and how to calibrate each component listed on the CALIBRATION screen shown above Note Depending on the configuration of the instrument the menus displayed on your screen may differ from the figures shown in this manual Uster Technologies Inc Chapte...

Page 50: ...elect the LENGTH STRENGTH button This will give you access to the LENGTH STRENGTH CALIBRATION MENU The LENGTH STRENGTH CALIBRATION Menu is divided into three additional options o LENGTH STRENGTH UNIFORMITY o FACTORY CALIBRATION o QUIT Figure 4 3 Length Strength Calibration Menu WARNING HVI SPECTRUM system operators SHOULD NOT USE FACTORY CALIBRATION It is intended for use by Certified Uster Techno...

Page 51: ...e LENGTH STRENGTH CALIBRATION screen which is necessary to calibrate specific components 1 Select the LENGTH STRENGTH UNIFORMITY button from the LENGTH STRENGTH CALIBRATION MENU 2 The LENGTH STRENGTH CALIBRATION DIALOG BOX shown below will appear Figure 4 4 Length Strength Calibration Dialog Box Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 4 Calibration Page 4 7 ...

Page 52: ...iating testing press the YELLOW vacuum blower button to the ON position 7 To begin the calibration process select the START button on the screen Instructions for placing the sample cotton on the Length Strength plate are displayed on the screen these will be the same as the testing procedure For HVI Spectrum II operators this information will appear in the message window that pertains to the Unit ...

Page 53: ...or more of the following situations 1 The calibration cottons may have been mixed or contaminated with other cottons 2 Calibration cotton moisture content may have changed since the previous calibration 3 The factory set value may not be realistic when consideration is given to the fact that cotton even calibration cotton is variable If a Fail condition exits 12 more tests for short and long cotto...

Page 54: ...esult in less than favorable results Calibration requires a very precise mass 0 03 grams If a small amount of the sample is lost or if the sample is not prepared correctly a miss calibration can occur It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to KEEP a RECORD of the ORIGINAL SETTINGS for future use 1 Select the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Next select the CALIBRATE button 3 Select the MICRONAIRE...

Page 55: ...mples It is recommended that only International Cotton Calibration Samples be used for calibrating the HVI SPECTRUM s Micronaire A difference of at least 2 5 should exist between the low and high value of the cotton used for Micronaire calibration 8 To begin the calibration select the START button then follow the on screen instructions by placing 10 0 grams of low micronaire cotton on the balance ...

Page 56: ...indow by placing 10 0 grams of low Micronaire cotton on the balance 3 When the sample weight is within range the weight is displayed in the Weight grams field on the HVI SPECTRUM TESTING screen Note It is extremely important that the weight of the cotton is precise and the ENTIRE weighed sample is placed in the Micronaire chamber 4 Insert the weighed sample into the Micronaire chamber and close th...

Page 57: ...n extended period of time without requiring calibration It is recommended that a routine check be performed rather than a routine calibration A calibration should only be completed in cases of extreme swings in temperature or in a highly dusty environment When a color calibration check is performed a series of five tiles of known color values are compared with the calibration constants stored in t...

Page 58: ...echnologies Inc to ensure that the displayed figures are the same as those printed on the calibration tile box 6 If it is necessary to change any of the tile values enter the values and save the changes by selecting the SAVE button 7 Select the OK button once the values agree 8 The COLOR CALIBRATION screen will be displayed at this time Figure 4 9 Color Calibration Screen Defined Tile Color Uster ...

Page 59: ...h tile on the color trash plate as requested 12 Press the NEXT button to continue Note A check mark will automatically appear in the box beside each color tile in the Completed area of the screen indicating the image for that tile has been grabbed 13 Once the Color head has measured all five tiles the final results will be displayed If any of the readings for the tile are out of tolerance FAIL it ...

Page 60: ...T RANDOM TILE ORDER CHECK CENTRAL TILE FOR CENTRAL ONE button is selected the tiles can be measured in any order 18 Click in the box beside THIS IS THE CENTRAL TILE when the central tile is ready to be measured and has been placed on the window Note If this box is unchecked the color head will automatically take measurements for a white tile The results for the central tile will be incorrect and t...

Page 61: ...ather than a routine calibration A calibration should only be done in cases of extreme swings in temperature or in a highly dusty environment In the event that it becomes necessary to calibrate the trash follow these instructions 1 Select the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Select the CALIBRATE button 3 Choose the TRASH button from the CALIBRATION screen Figure 4 11 Calibration Scre...

Page 62: ... Flash and Trash Screen 3 4 1 Procedures for Flash Calibration IMPORTANT The Flash is calibrated first 1 Compare the trash tile Area and Count displayed on the screen with that listed on the back of the trash tile If either is incorrect change the value to reflect that listed on the back of the tile Note If the tiles require cleaning make sure they are completely dry before proceeding with color c...

Page 63: ... the window is exposed 3 Press the NEXT button 4 The lamps will flash at the rate of one flash about every 5 seconds An image will be grabbed and analyzed for brightness and even odd illumination 5 Once the flash passes the calibration criteria the outcome will appear in the Results window of the CALIBRATE FLASH AND TRASH screen Note The white tile sets all necessary parameters for the calibration...

Page 64: ...is out of tolerance the rectangle trash may need to be adjusted Check the AUTO ADJUST RECTANGLE FOR COUNT MATCHING box at top of dialog box and retry calibration Once the count is within tolerance turn off the auto adjust rectangle 6 If the area is out of tolerance the contrast may need to be adjusted The rule of thumb is to increase the contrast to increase the area Note If the contrast is 100 or...

Page 65: ...ty Calibration The optional temperature and humidity probe is calibrated as follows 1 First select the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 NEXT select the CALIBRATE button Figure 4 13 Main Menu Setup Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 4 Calibration Page 4 21 ...

Page 66: ... If these readings are incorrect enter the correct figures in the Calibrate to fields for both the Temperature and Relative Humidity 6 Next select the appropriate temperature setting by clicking beside either Celsius or Fahrenheit 7 Save the settings by selecting the APPLY button 8 If the figures are correct select the QUIT button to exit the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY CALIBRATION screen Note If you ent...

Page 67: ...values 1 To access the UV CHECK CALIBRATION screen select the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU screen 2 Next select the CALIBRATE button 3 Choose the UV METER button on the CALIBRATION screen to access the UV CALIBRATION screen Figure 4 15 UV CALIBRATION Screen 4 Select One Tile or Multiple Tiles 5 Click Calibrate The UV Meter values will be displayed at a continuous rate of occurrence...

Page 68: ...value shown on the plate Select the CALIBRATE button at the bottom left of the screen The dark side should read 0 zero 4 Continue following the directions shown on the UV CHECK CALIBRATION screen by flipping the plate and pressing the NEXT button 5 Once all tile values have been read perform a re check All values should be correct 6 As stated previously the dark side of the calibration tile should...

Page 69: ...ture is designed to assist in checking calibration Figure 5 1 System Check Button 2 System Check Selection Menu The options on the SYSTEM CHECK TEST SELECTION MENU are designed so that the operator can check calibration for various modules The screen dialog boxes described in this chapter can be accessed through this menu Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 5 System Check Page 5 1 ...

Page 70: ... 1 Micronaire 2 1 1 Calibration Check To check micronaire calibration 1 Select the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Press the SYSTEM CHECK button Figure 5 2 Main Menu SETUP Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 5 System Check Page 5 2 ...

Page 71: ...USTER HVI SPECTRUM Instruction Manual 3 This gives you access to the SYSTEM CHECK TEST SELECTION MENU Figure 5 3 System Check Test Selection Menu Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 5 System Check Page 5 3 ...

Page 72: ...anual 4 Click the MICRONAIRE button on the SYSTEM CHECK TEST SELECTION MENU 5 This gives you access to the SYSTEM CHECK MICRONAIRE screen Figure 5 4 System Check Micronaire Screen Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 5 System Check Page 5 4 ...

Page 73: ...tton on the SYSTEM CHECK MICRONAIRE screen 4 The micronaire values will be displayed on the screen as the sample is tested o The mean will be displayed on the screen after 2 or more tests are completed o The StdDev and CV will be displayed after 3 or more tests are completed 5 Once testing is complete press the END TEST button Note Reporting is not enabled until all testing has ended and the END T...

Page 74: ...t the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU screen 2 Press the SYSTEM CHECK button 3 Click on the LENGTH STRENGTH button located on the SYSTEM CHECK TEST SELECTION MENU 4 The SYSTEM CHECK LENGTH STRENGTH screen appears Figure 5 5 System Check Length Strength Screen Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 5 System Check Page 5 6 ...

Page 75: ...h system check 1 Check the Standard Values for Short and Long cotton length strength uniformity and micronaire Save any changes by pressing the SAVE STD VALUES button Note HVI SPECTRUM II users must select either L S Unit 1 or L S Unit 2 from the pull down list 2 Press the START TEST button 3 When testing is finished select the END TEST button ...

Page 76: ...ick on the COLOR TRASH button located on the SYSTEM CHECK TEST SELECTION MENU 4 THE SYSTEM CHECK COLOR TRASH screen will appear Figure 5 6 System Check Color Trash Screen 2 3 2 Calibration Test To begin testing 1 Enter the Lot ID and Bale ID as shown in the figure above 2 Select the START TEST button 3 When you are finished press the END TEST button Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 5 System Check Pa...

Page 77: ...s The CONFIGURATION screen is used to adjust various system settings as needed 2 System Configuration Screen 1 Select the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Next select the CONFIGURE button Figure 6 1 Main Menu Setup 3 The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen will automatically appear It contains six tabs that are used for various purposes Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 ...

Page 78: ...ed more frequently than the remaining tabs Figure 6 2 System Configuration Test Setup Tab The items that are enabled disabled on this page reflect the general setup and measurement selection settings that have been applied to the system Note To enable disable particular measurement types use the MEASUREMENT SELECTION Tab FIRST Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 2 ...

Page 79: ...used to indicate where the data generated during the testing be sent If you select to send the information to an external computer you can choose specific inf u The Data To Transmit Types refer to the type of data the transmission to host will include such as individual observations means C Various curves such as the Universal Record Format discussed in the Appendix chap tr 2 The Timeout on Transm...

Page 80: ...e Configure Serial Transmission 8 The Lot Limits field contains a drop down list which is used to select a set of lot limits default or user defined to be applied to the test data See Chapter 6 2 1 1 in this manual for additional information 9 The Color Grade drop down list is used to select the color chart to determine where the test color parameters lie 10 The Units Displayed field offers a choi...

Page 81: ... defined ranges and is therefore not accepted by the database Note Lot limits are not used during module testing The software is shipped with one set of Lot Limits named Default and a selection for None The operator can establish multiple sets of lot limits for use with different cottons during system testing As additional lot limits specifications are defined and named they will be displayed in t...

Page 82: ...al 2 1 2 Creating Lot Limits Follow these steps to create new lot limits 1 Select SETUP from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Click on the LOT LIMITS button Figure 6 3 Main Menu Setup Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 6 ...

Page 83: ...he Name field 5 Enter a name for the new lot limit and move the cursor to the first property you want to have a lot limit 6 Insert the lower limit then press the TAB key on your keyboard and insert the upper limit 7 Repeat this procedure for all the properties requiring lot limits 8 Select OK when you are finished Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 7 ...

Page 84: ...accidentally select an existing lot limit an error message will appear Figure 6 5 Error Message Lot Limit Name Already Exists 9 If a property does not require a lot limit enter 0 zero as both the lower and upper limit Refer to the figure below Figure 6 6 Lot Limits Screen 0 Property Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 8 ...

Page 85: ...ure 6 7 New Lot Limit Added 2 1 3 Edit Lot Limits Follow these steps to edit lot limits 1 Select the Lot Limit to be edited from the Name field drop down box on the LOT LIMITS screen 2 Press the EDIT button Figure 6 8 Lot Limits Screen Edit Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 9 ...

Page 86: ...it or change the lot limit data 4 Select the OK button located at the bottom of the screen when you are finished 5 At the LOT LIMIT UPDATED prompt select OK Figure 6 9 Lot limit updated Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 10 ...

Page 87: ...IMITS screen 2 Select the DELETE button Figure 6 10 Lot Limits Screen Delete 3 A warning dialog box DELETING LOT LIMIT 1 ARE YOU SURE is displayed Figure 6 11 DELETING LOT LIMIT 1 ARE YOU SURE 4 Select OK if this is the correct lot limit to be deleted 5 Select CANCEL if you wish to keep the selected lot limit Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 11 ...

Page 88: ...l appear Figure 6 12 Measurement Selection Tab 4 The MEASUREMENT SELECTION tab is used to select the measurements that will be taken based on the type of HVI SPECTRUM system you have Note Items that are shaded out may not be available for use by the operator 5 Check or uncheck the box adjacent to the measurement type to change the settings Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 12 ...

Page 89: ...ab from the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen 8 Press the OK button when you are finished 2 3 General Setup Tab 1 Access the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen by selecting the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Next select the CONFIGURE button 3 The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen will appear Figure 6 13 General Setup Tab Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 13 ...

Page 90: ...nd 2 are also referred to as Color head Unit 1 and 2 and are used on the HVI SPECTRUM II 2 4 Temperature and RH Tab 1 Access the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen by selecting the SETUP button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Next select the CONFIGURE button 3 The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen will appear Figure 6 14 Screen Temperature and RH Tab Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 6 Configurations Page 6 14 ...

Page 91: ...anges to the system configuration under the TEMPERATURE AND RH tab 1 Check or uncheck the box beside the TEMPERATURE AND RH ALARM ON OFF to activate deactivate the alarm An unchecked blank box indicates the alarm is OFF 2 Enter the upper and lower limits for Temperature and Relative Humidity in the appropriate fields 3 When you are finished select the APPLY button 4 Select the OK button to save th...

Page 92: ...int These tolerances are used to indicate a two sided bale which is a bale that may consist of two different lots of cotton possibly from different growing areas Note This only applies if you run 2 or 4 tests per sample 5 To begin click in the box located to the left of Retest Off On 6 Enter the actual retest tolerance amounts in each field and select the APPLY button to continue making changes to...

Page 93: ...Range Length 15 16 1 3 8 inches 23 8 34 9 mm Strength 18 36 grams tex Micronaire 2 8 5 8 Table 6 1 Standard Equation for SCI Example These ranges of fiber properties represent more than 90 of the cottons produced worldwide This equation can be used on cottons produced in any growth area in the world Several research institutes have done multiple regression analyses and have published results for t...

Page 94: ... 65 i e 74 0 x 0 65 48 1 3 Add the results to the 412 7 constant i e 412 7 48 1 364 6 4 Change the constant coefficient from 412 7 to 364 6 5 Replace the Rd coefficient with zero Figure 6 16 USTER SCI Regression Coefficients Tab 6 Enter the Actual SCI Regression Coefficients amounts in each field 7 Select the APPLY button to continue making changes to the system configuration 8 Select the OK butto...

Page 95: ...SPECTRUM HVI SPECTRUM I or HVI SPECTRUM II Below is a breakdown of which instrument contains what components In addition to the listed components and software optional items can be purchased for specific needs see Chapter 1 Overview for a list of the optional items INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS SOFTWARE HVI SPECTRUM Length Strength Micronaire Maturity and Moisture Components Reports Bale Manager and Quali...

Page 96: ...Micronaire The Micronaire value is used to calculate the corrected strength value Therefore it is necessary that the Micronaire test be completed following the steps below It must also be completed before performing the Length Strength test a Weigh the sample on the balance Make sure that it weighs between 8 5 and 11 5 grams b Place the sample in the Micronaire chamber and close the door c The Mic...

Page 97: ...n when finished DO NOT REACH UNDER SAMPLE HANDS ONCE THE TESTING PROCESS HAS BEEN INITIATED 4 Once all sample results have been calculated they will be displayed in the appropriate fields on the HVI SPECTRUM TESTING screen The results can then be sent to a printer and or external computer if configured to do so 2 1 Step 1 Access the Main Testing Screen The HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU is automatically d...

Page 98: ...the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 2 Step 2 Choose from Additional Selections Once Step 1 has been completed the TESTING MODE SELECTION screen appears This screen gives you a choice of SYSTEM TESTING and MODULE TESTING in addition to an EXIT button Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 7 Testing Procedures Page 7 4 Select the SYSTEM TESTING button Figure 7 3 Testing Mode Selection Screen ...

Page 99: ...system shutdown the identification number of the current testing operator must be entered The OPERATOR ID ENTRY DIALOG BOX opens Enter your Operator Identification number Select OK to continue If you want to return to the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU select the QUIT button Figure 7 4 Operator ID Entry Dialog Box Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 7 Testing Procedures Page 7 5 ...

Page 100: ...ng Screen Note Shaded items indicate either optional modules or items that have been set to the OFF position on the Test Setup screen This screen is accessed by first selecting the SETUP button on the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU and then the CONFIGURE button The Lot ID and Bale ID fields must be filled when testing a sample from a new lot or at the time of initial entry from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU ...

Page 101: ...nding on the test setup parameters they can include the micronaire test and the maturity index The weight of the fiber is always taken The Micronaire measurement is used to calculate the values for Strength Although the Micronaire measurement does not have to be completed before the Length Strength and Color Trash tests are run it must be complete before the test results can be displayed on the HV...

Page 102: ...l be displayed in the box for MIC in the Micronaire area The maturity of the cotton will be displayed in the box for MAT after the length strength measurement tests are complete Note Maturity Index is an optional setting If the Micronaire value is outside the set limits Select the NEW TEST button to accept the value and proceed with testing To reject the value and perform another test sequence on ...

Page 103: ...the measurements will be taken The sample arms will return to the original resting position when testing finished After the measurements are completed the results are displayed under the Length Strength area in the corresponding fields elongation uniformity etc Each of the fields displays the test data to indicate that the test is finished The color trash and micronaire tests can be performed in a...

Page 104: ... System Testing until the test series for the last sample is completely finished If you exit system testing by selecting EXIT TEST MODE too soon you will lose the test results that have not been transmitted and will have to repeat all tests on that sample to regain the results 2 8 Printing the Test Results Test results can be viewed and printed at any time during testing by selecting the QUICK REP...

Page 105: ...BOX o ACCEPT If you select the ACCEPT button the data will be saved as accepted values If a report of this information is printed the data that was outside the lot limits will show in BLUE print o RETEST If you select RETEST button you will have to run another sample of the failed cotton sample If the second test passes the data will be saved as Accepted data If the second test fails the data will...

Page 106: ... all the bales will be saved as accepted data When you request a report of Accepted data these bales will be included in the report The out of tolerance data will be printed in BLUE o REJECT If you select REJECT button the data will be sent to a file as rejected data This information will not be displayed if you request a report of Accepted data Note If it is necessary to view the data for the rej...

Page 107: ...ation for review and interpretation This chapter explains how to create categories for measurements of test data results design and run reports and graphs edit the database and export selected data or test results to a specified location To access the REPORTS MENU screen select the REPORTS button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU Figure 8 1 Reports Button The REPORTS MENU screen will be displayed Fi...

Page 108: ... data and warehousing cotton is by Category Note In depth instructions for categorizing fibers can be found in Chapter 14 2 1 Creating Categories 1 Select the REPORTS button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU Figure 8 3 MAIN MENU Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 8 Reports Page 8 2 ...

Page 109: ...n the REPORTS MENU screen is displayed select CATEGORIES from the menu options Figure 8 4 Reports Screen Menu Options 3 The CATEGORIES screen is accessed at this time Figure 8 5 Categories Screen Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 8 Reports Page 8 3 ...

Page 110: ...each property should be kept to the minimum required to adequately cover inventory This will also allow for small shifts the average inventory might make over a period of time Uster Technologies Inc pre defines the categories at the time of initial installation using suggested settings If this pre set definition does not correctly represent your inventory it is important that you make the necessar...

Page 111: ...l samples that have a measured value at or below this value will be included in this category Interval This is the range or width between categories The Data Manager uses intervals to determine where each category begins and ends Sample test results are assigned to categories according to where they fit in the categories Intervals between categories differ according to the fiber property If the in...

Page 112: ... character spaces therefore more properties can be selected Reports generated by category and value require more character spaces therefore they could be divided into separate parts and two reports can be generated The following is a list of the abbreviations used in the header for the fiber properties Abbreviation Grade SCI Spinning Consistency Index Mic Micronaire Mat Maturity Index Len Length U...

Page 113: ...hnologies Inc Chapter 8 Reports Page 8 7 Abbreviation Grade Tr Cnt Trash Count Tr Area Trash Area Tr Grade Trash Grade L Grade Leaf Grade Nep Nep Count UV UV Value Temp Temperature RH Relative Humidity Table 8 2 Fiber Property Abbreviations Table 2 ...

Page 114: ...REPORTS button from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 The REPORTS MENU screen will appear Select R 2 The REPORTS MENU screen will appear Select REPORTS from the menu options 3 Select the DESIGN item from the pull down menu This brings you to the REPORT DESIGN screen shown below Figure 8 6 Report Design Screen 4 Once you have considered the design select the NEW button on the REPORT DESIGN screen to beg...

Page 115: ...kewise you can de select items in the right hand list by choosing the REMOVE or REMOVE ALL buttons 7 Once you have selected the properties you can further define the report as described below Reports can be displayed or printed in three different ways Value The test values from the HVI SPECTRUM are reported for samples in each identifier for the properties selected Categories The test values are a...

Page 116: ...l tests are included in the report whether or not they were accepted or rejected according to the lot limit specification Accepted and rejected tests are determined by the lot limits as they were at the time of testing Out of limit values are also shown in BLUE and rejected properties are shown in BOLD on an on screen report Rejected properties are shown in BLUE on a printed report A report can be...

Page 117: ...een Refer to Figure 8 6 To modify a report select and remove the report properties by using the same steps that are outlined in the Design Report section The settings at the bottom of the screen can also be modified to reflect changing needs Once the report has been modified save the changes by selecting the OK button To delete a report select the name from the drop down list and press the DELETE ...

Page 118: ... ID 7 Enter the name of the report that you want to run it must be entered exactly as it appears on the list or select it from the pull down list in the Select a Report field 8 Next scroll down in the window to select from the desired lot number s in the Select a Lot ID field 9 Once you have selected the information to be generated press the OK button 10 The report will be displayed on the screen ...

Page 119: ...tem from the REPORTS MENU screen and then select the DESIGN item Figure 8 9 Reports Screen Menu options 2 The HVI SPECTRUM offers two graphs for charting fiber testing data They are the Histogram and the Color Chart o A Histogram is a bar chart that is broken down by categories for a chosen property on the x axis and the bale count on the y axis o A Color Chart shows the Rd versus the b in a scatt...

Page 120: ...ph you are creating by clicking in the circle for either Histogram or Color Chart in the Graph Types area 7 If you are creating a histogram or a color chart select to include Accepted Data Rejected Data or both by placing a check mark in the appropriate box boxes 8 Choose to display the data in either Inches or Metric in the Units area following the same manner as above 9 Once you have selected th...

Page 121: ...3 7 Deleting a Graph Once a graph has been created it can be deleted as needed 1 Select the name of the graph from the drop down list on the GRAPH DESIGN screen 2 Select the DELETE button 3 Press OK when the confirmation box appears 4 The graph will no longer be listed in the pull down menu ...

Page 122: ...he name of the graph that you want to run by typing the name it must be entered exactly as it appears on the list or by selecting it from the pull down list in the Select a Graph field 5 Enter the Lot Number under Select a Lot ID 6 Once you have selected the information to be generated select the OK button 7 The graph will display on the screen 8 Print the graph if desired by selecting the PRINT o...

Page 123: ...3 9 1 Export Data Type The type of test data to be exported can consist of the following 1 Accepted Data Only tests that are acceptable according to the lot limit specification at test time will be exported 2 Rejected Data Only tests that are rejected according to the lot limit specification at test time will be exported 3 Metric Length Units Exports data in metric length units regardless of wheth...

Page 124: ...cted identifier will be exported to a separate file The filename s will be the same as the identifier name s Enter the path in the field located to the right of this option 1 Select the desired destination by checking the button beside either User Named Disk File or Identifier Names Disk File 2 Choose which type of data you want to export by checking Accepted Data Rejected Data or both 3 Metric Le...

Page 125: ...NNOT BE RETRIEVED 3 10 1 Delete All Data for a Specific Lot This selection provides a mode for deleting all data for a particular lot at one time 1 Select the REPORTS option from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 Select DATABASE from the REPORTS MENU or from the Database selection on the toolbar 3 Select the DELETE LOT item from the DATABASE menu The DELETE LOT MENU will appear Figure 8 13 Delete Lot M...

Page 126: ...ction Manual 5 Next select the OK button to delete the records from the database 6 A confirmation dialog box will appear Figure 8 14 Deleting Dialog Box 7 Select the OK button Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 8 Reports Page 8 20 ...

Page 127: ...EPORTS MENU 3 Select the DELETE RECORD item from the menu The DELETE RECORDS screen will be displayed Figure 8 15 Delete Records Screen 4 Enter the identifier for the lot containing the bale records to be deleted in the Select Lot Identifier field 5 Select the specific Bale ID s from the pull down list under Select Bale Identifier 6 Select the OK button to remove the records from the database Uste...

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Page 129: ...addition to the average and standard deviation if enough data is present is displayed 1 While you are in a testing mode click on the QUICK REPORT button to access the SELECT QUICK REPORT screen Figure 9 1 Select Quick Report Screen Individual 2 Click on the radio button to the left of the type of report you want to print or view from the Report Type area on the screen 3 Make a selection in the Rep...

Page 130: ...ELECT QUICK REPORT screen is accessed The SUMMARY report type is disabled Refer to figure 9 1 When basic components are used Summary shows as the default Refer to figure 9 3 6 The figure below depicts the SELECT QUICK REPORT screen but shows the Summary checked instead of Individual in the Report Type area Figure 9 2 Select Quick Report Screen Summary 7 A report is generated when the OK button is ...

Page 131: ... 3 Quick Report Example 8 To print the report showing the results of all tests performed under the current Lot Identification number since the last report was generated select the PRINTER icon Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 9 Quick Reports Page 9 3 ...

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Page 133: ...re imported and assigned to categories Mixes from these categories are selected and data regarding these mixes is stored The record keeping functions of Bale Manager are used to manipulate inventory items issue purchase orders monitor shipments and review past mixes Bale Manager can also track cost per bale and cost per mix information to aid in the purchase of future inventory by providing the hi...

Page 134: ...USTER HVI SPECTRUM Instruction Manual Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 10 Bale Manager Page 10 2 2 Accessing Bale Manager 1 Select BALE MANAGER from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU Figure 10 1 Main Menu ...

Page 135: ...logies Inc Chapter 10 Bale Manager Page 10 3 2 The BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU shown below will appear Figure 10 2 Bale Manager Main Menu 3 Six main menu options FILE CONFIGURE EDIT MIX VIEW and HELP access the various functions of the Bale Manager software ...

Page 136: ...efine categories growth areas mix criteria and SCI calculation settings EDIT Used to edit bale data in the database delete data for identifiers growth areas and mix histories as well as change a growth area for a particular Lot ID MIX Used to make a new mix work with an active mix or preview or accept a mix VIEW Used to view inventory mix history mix history details histograms and mix history tren...

Page 137: ...ayed at this time Figure 10 3 Data Import Screen To import an item 1 Select the correct location from where the data will be imported by checking beside either From Default Path or From Disk Drive A in the Import area 2 Next indicate the Test Mode that will be used o 100 System should be selected when all bales in the inventory are individually tested The bale data is imported as it occurs but not...

Page 138: ...elect the Growth Area where the lot originated from the pull down list Note Growth areas are added and deleted using the Define Category screen 4 Select those files that are to be imported as filename dat Multiple files may be imported by selecting multiple entries The specific Lot ID number will usually be the filename The Data File item is used to import data from previous versions of DATA MANAG...

Page 139: ...10 4 Bale Manager Duplicate Data Detected 10 To abort the import attempt select CANCEL 11 Select OVERWRITE to overwrite a single record 12 Once the data has been imported the STATUS DIALOG will appear Figure 10 5 Status Dialog 13 Press the OK button 3 1 2 Exit To exit Bale Manager Select the EXIT item from the FILE menu on the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU or click on the located in the top right corner ...

Page 140: ...0 Bale Manager Page 10 8 3 2 Configure The CONFIGURE item found in the menu options on the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU is used to access the following screens System Status Categories Growth Areas Mix Criteria SCI Calculation Each of these screens is explained in this chapter ...

Page 141: ...ixed to the data file for the HVI SPECTRUM On stand alone installations this can be any path The Import Data Path field is used to indicate the path where test data will be imported and stored Data can be imported from the default path set here or it can be imported from the disk drive A This selection is made using the DATA IMPORT screen discussed in Section 3 1 1 Figure 10 6 System Status Screen...

Page 142: ...nt in time avoiding left over bales o Centered mixes are used in applications where special yarn qualities are needed These mixes make a bale selection with a specified mix average that may be different from the warehouse average For example In a specific application for strong yarn stronger cotton is needed in the mix laydown Stronger cotton can then be selected with a centered mix to meet the sp...

Page 143: ... area from the pull down list in the adjacent field Note If desired you can select the PRINT STATUS REPORT button to print a status report showing the current system settings The report will print to the default printer Enter the appropriate settings for the HVI SPECTRUM according to your needs and select the OK button to save the settings 4 Defining Categories 4 1 How the Category System Works In...

Page 144: ...inventory might make over a period of time Note A maximum of 20 categories for each fiber property can be entered in the Number of Categories field 4 3 Why Category Definitions Should Remain the Same A change in category definition will cause the inventory to be incorrect if the physical storage of the bales in the warehouse is not changed at the same time Therefore careful consideration should be...

Page 145: ...aller range Note When beginning all categories should be set to 20 Initial Values Chart Highest Value of 1 st Interval Between First Category Number Number of Categories Length inch 0 86 0 03 1 20 Length mm 21 8 0 8 1 20 Uniformity index 70 5 1 00 1 20 Strength 18 5 1 00 1 20 Micronaire 2 2 0 20 1 20 Rd 46 0 2 00 1 20 b 4 5 0 60 1 20 SCI 87 5 00 1 20 Short Fiber Index 2 0 2 0 1 20 Elongation 1 0 1...

Page 146: ... section assumes that you have analyzed your inventory and know the numbers to be assigned for the Category Definition of each property 4 4 1 Define Categories to Reflect Inventory 1 Select BALE MANAGER from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU 2 The BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU will be displayed 3 Select the CONFIGURE menu item from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 4 Choose the CATEGORIES item to access the DEFINE CAT...

Page 147: ...fers according to the fiber property If the intervals are small an excessive number of categories might be created On the other hand large intervals between the categories may not give good control of the variation within a mix or between mixes Categories will be assigned numbers in sequential order beginning with this number The Number of First Category field is used to indicate what number to us...

Page 148: ...s 1 Select the C 1 Select the CONFIGURE menu item from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Select GROWTH AREAS to access the DEFINE GROWTH AREAS screen shown below Figure 10 8 Define Growth Areas Screen 3 To add a new growth area select the NEW button and enter the name assigned to the new growth area in the adjacent field Select the OK button to save the entry Note Up to 30 growth areas can be entered i...

Page 149: ...n 5 Enter the new name in the area provided on the EDIT screen and click OK 6 To delete previously defined growth areas select the area from the pull down list in the Growth Areas field 7 Press the DELETE button then the OK button To move the bales to a different growth area Click on the MOVE BALES TO GROWTH AREA button Select a destination from the pull down list in the To Destination field Press...

Page 150: ...oportional Mix Criteria or Defining Centered Mix Criteria Refer to page 8 in part 3 2 1 for differences in these types of mixes Selecting the appropriate mix mode on the System Status screen controls the setting 1 Select the CONFIGURE menu from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Next select the MIX CRITERIA item The DEFINE PROPORTIONAL MIX CRITERIA screen will appear Figure 10 10 Define Proportional Mix...

Page 151: ...d The OK button will not work after the percentages are entered You MUST select CLOSE 4 Save the information by selecting the OK button after you have made modifications to the information To Create a New Mix 1 Click in the circle to the left of ADD A NEW MIX in the Action area of the screen 2 Enter the name in the New Mix field and then select the NEW MIX button 3 Select each of the criteria from...

Page 152: ...quation Screen SCI is a calculated value that is based on a regression analysis equation that compares fiber properties to yarn properties The equation takes into account the most important HVI SPECTRUM properties and calculates one value for each bale tested The standard equation for SCI used in Bale Manager is based on hundreds of samples including yarn strength appearance elongation neppiness a...

Page 153: ...s Constant 322 98 Strength 2 89 Micronaire 9 03 Length 43 53 Uniformity 4 29 Table 10 3 SCI Equation for No Color or Trash Measurements If it is necessary to change the equation the following steps are required 1 Estimate a typical value for that parameter 2 Add the result to the coefficient and the typical value to the constant term 3 Replace the coefficient with zero It is not recommended to cha...

Page 154: ...elete bales for selected growth area Delete Mix History delete mix history up to the specified date Change Growth Area change growth area of a specified lot 4 5 1 Bale Data This screen is used to display the data that is generated for each bale tested by the HVI SPECTRUM Existing data can be edited and new data can be added 1 Select the EDIT menu item from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 When the BAL...

Page 155: ... the cursor in the appropriate field for Mix Number SCI Micronaire etc and make the necessary correction s 4 Press the OK button to save the change s when you are finished To Add New Data 1 Press the NEW button 2 Enter the Lot ID and Bale ID or select them from the pull down lists 3 Enter the necessary data in the Mix Number SCI Micronaire and etc fields 4 Press the OK button to save the informati...

Page 156: ...option is used to delete ALL bale information for a selected lot 1 Select the EDIT menu from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 To access the DELETE FOR LOT ID screen select the DELETE FOR IDENTIFIER item Figure 10 13 Delete for Lot ID Screen 3 Select the Lot Identifier from the pull down list and select the OK button to delete the bale information ...

Page 157: ...m the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 When the DELETE GROWTH AREAS item is selected the DELETE FOR GROWTH AREA screen will appear Figure 10 14 Delete for Growth Area Screen 3 To delete all bales in a growth area highlight all bales from the pull down list and press the OK button WARNING Deleting a growth area deletes ALL BALES associated with that growth area ...

Page 158: ...lete the mix history prior to the date entered on the screen 1 Select the EDIT menu from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Next select the DELETE MIX HISTORY item The DELETE MIX HISTORY screen will appear Figure 10 15 Delete Mix History 3 Enter the date when the mix history should begin 4 Next select the OK button to delete the data prior to that date ...

Page 159: ... BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Next select the CHANGE GROWTH AREA item The CHANGE GROWTH AREA screen will appear Figure 10 16 Change Growth Area Screen 3 Enter the Lot Identifier in the Lot ID field 4 Select the Growth Area from the pull down list 5 Select the OK button to change the information Note This screen is used to delete growth area information when a Lot ID was improperly imported into an inc...

Page 160: ...mix Active Mixes is used to view edit or delete a previously created but unaccepted mix Preview Accept Mix this screen is used to preview and or accept active mixes Each of these screens is discussed below 4 6 1 Make a Mix This screen is used to choose the bales form the working inventory that will be used to create the mix Select the MIX menu from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU Select the MAKE item t...

Page 161: ...hen finished Figure 10 17 Make a Mix Screen 4 6 2 Active Mixes This screen is used to view edit or delete a previously created but unaccepted mix Deleting an active mix is another option which is offered 1 Select the MIX menu option from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Select the ACTIVE MIX item The ACTIVE MIXES screen will appear Figure 10 18 Active Mixes Screen 3 To delete an active mix make a sele...

Page 162: ...VIEW ACCEPT MIX screen will appear Figure 10 19 Preview Accept Mix Screen 3 Select an active mix from the pull down menu Press the OK button to review the mix criteria 4 7 View The VIEW menu is used to access the following screens Inventory This menu option accesses the VIEW INVENTORY BALE DATA screen History This menu option contains sub items to access screens to MIX HISTORY MIX HISTORY DETAIL H...

Page 163: ...ale Data 3 The Lot Identifier Growth Area and Limit Property fields are used to indicate the specific inventory that you want to review 4 Select the specific inventory areas from each pull down list 5 Enter the type of data that you want to view This can be by category value or both 6 The View selections are used to indicate how you would like the information to be presented This can be either in ...

Page 164: ...tory The mix history is used to document what mixes have been made in the past This information is useful when trending analyses for the mill manager 1 Select the VIEW menu from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Next select the HISTORY item and the VIEW MIX HISTORY screen will appear Figure 10 21 View Mix History Screen ...

Page 165: ...ry Details 1 Select the VIEW menu option from the BALE MANAGER MAIN MENU 2 Next select the HISTORY item 3 Select the MIX HISTORY DETAIL sub item 4 The VIEW MIX HISTORY DETAIL screen will appear Figure 10 22 View Mix History Detail Screen 5 The Mix History Detail screen shows the individual bales that comprised a mix ...

Page 166: ...NAGER MAIN MENU 2 Next select the HISTORY item and the HISTOGRAM sub item The MIX HISTORY HISTOGRAM screen will appear Figure 10 23 Mix History Histogram Screen 3 Enter the Mix Number or select it from the pull down list on the left 4 Select the Property from the Property pull down list 5 Once the selections have been made press the OK button 6 The Histogram will be displayed ...

Page 167: ...ory Trends Mix History Trends provides a means of viewing a single property across multiple mixes through a date range 1 To begin select the Mix Name and the desired Property you want to view from the drop down lists 2 Next select either the Mean or the CV as the value to display Figure 10 24 View Mix History Trends ...

Page 168: ...ected by clicking on the down arrow beside the Start Date field to pop up the calendar 4 Use the left and right arrows to select the desired month and year and click on the day on the calendar to complete the selection 5 Click the OK button to display the results Figure 10 25 View Mix History Trends Date Range Calendar ...

Page 169: ...low 1 The test values of the cotton will be shown in a sun diagram 2 The importance of a value is proportional to the width of the representing segment 3 The diagram can be scaled with the percentile values of the Statistics depending on the definition selection of each individual profile Profile Setup 4 A parameter and its representing segment can be subdivided in sub values The diagram is built ...

Page 170: ...its Figure 11 1 Graph Example 1 6 Print the graph by choosing PRINT from the FILE menu option 7 The screen containing the graph will also show the screen shown in figure 11 2 8 This graphic displays the values of the profile when the operator clicks on one of the graphical pie s slices Figure 11 2 Graph Example 2 Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 11 USTER QualiProfile Page 11 2 ...

Page 171: ...ruction Manual 2 QualiProfile Upon launching the software THE HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU automatically appears Figure 11 3 Main Menu 1 Select the QUALIPROFILE button Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 11 USTER QualiProfile Page 11 3 ...

Page 172: ...anual 2 This will access the QUALIPROFILE MAIN MENU Figure 11 4 QualiProfile Main Menu 3 A Profile is displayed along with its components Property Avg Limit Low and Limits Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 11 USTER QualiProfile Page 11 4 ...

Page 173: ...A Lot Identifier must be selected to which the profile will be applied Make a selection from the drop down list under Select Lot Identifier 5 The QualiProfile can be applied to all bales within a lot or to selected bales within a lot Specific bales can be selected under the Select Bale Identifier drop down list The Bale Identifier will automatically appear after you select the Lot Identifier 6 Pre...

Page 174: ...the Profile Name field or by making a selection from the drop down list 5 Select the values you want to include by clicking in the boxes in the Properties area Note If a value is excluded all of the sub values in the hierarchy are also excluded Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 11 USTER QualiProfile Page 11 6 6 Specify the weight depending on your application by entering the data in the Weight field ...

Page 175: ...tics Reference Length Choose the unit of measurement from the drop down box located beneath ATTENTION Select the correct reference lengths for the USTER STATISTICS in order to make correct comparisons For example it does not make sense to compare a 1 staple length to a 1 3 16 or 31 0 mm cotton length 10 Click on the PRINT button to print your QualiProfile selection for future reference 11 Click OK...

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Page 177: ... intended for use by service technicians during routine checks troubleshooting and maintenance However at some point you may be asked by a service technician to perform some of these troubleshooting routines This chapter briefly describes the steps that should be taken in such a situation Note The screens shown in this manual may differ from those displayed on the unit you are working with dependi...

Page 178: ... HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU Figure 12 1 Main Menu Setup 2 Select the DIAGNOSTICS button The DIAGNOSTICS screen is intended for use by qualified Uster Technologies service technicians during routine checks troubleshooting and maintenance Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 12 Diagnostics Page 12 2 ...

Page 179: ...l 3 The DIAGNOSTICS screen automatically appears Figure 12 2 Diagnostics Screen Note The unit cabinet selection determines which camera image will be displayed on an HVI SPECTRUM II Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 12 Diagnostics Page 12 3 ...

Page 180: ...erse direction Brush Stop Stops motion of Brush Color Hand Lowers and raises the Color Hand L S Hand Lowers and raises Length Strength Hand Both Hands Raises and lowers both the Color Hand and the Length Strength Hands Card Forward Moves the Card in a Forward direction Card Reverse Moves the Card in a Reverse direction Mic Air On Activates the air to the Micronaire Chamber Mic Air Off Deactivates ...

Page 181: ...rvice Personnel only Frame Grabber Initiates Frame Grabber program Moisture Test Checks the moisture probe Pressure Volt Checks the voltage and the pressure reading UV Meter Displays voltage and UV values used to select the type of mode desired Scale grams Scale readout Optics volts Optics readout Force volts Check for zero force transducer readout Table 12 1 Description of Diagnostic Function Key...

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Page 183: ... tasks must be performed routinely 2 Cleaning the System Maintenance can be divided into three categories As required After each shift Daily 2 1 As Required Excess cotton should be removed from the carding plate as needed 2 2 After Each Shift After each shift the excess fiber that has gathered in the instrument during the measurement procedures should be removed using a vacuum cleaner After cleani...

Page 184: ... a brush or vacuum as needed Inspect the rear door fans and filter Clean if necessary 3 Calibration Tile Care The calibration tiles are the reference for all color and trash measurements on the colorimeter When calibration tiles are not maintained in good clean condition they can affect system calibration Proper calibration is essential to produce accurate testing results Often when a significant ...

Page 185: ...ough not very noticeable can cause a calibration level shift of up to 0 4 RD or B Even though the colorimeter may calibrate under these conditions the cotton testing results will not be accurate Fingerprints can usually be seen on tile sets by holding the tile up and looking at the reflections given off the tile set Fingerprints if left on a tile set for a period of time will turn yellow and there...

Page 186: ...ext use 7 After the 24 hour drying period it is recommended that they be buffed again with a clean cotton cloth 4 Service ONLY a qualified Uster Technologies service technician should perform service on the HVI SPECTRUM system Factory service is available at the home office and field service is available worldwide If service is necessary contact Uster Technologies Inc for current service rates We ...

Page 187: ...ronaire Module Physical Dimensions Standard Metric Length 33 838 2 cm Height 55 1395 0 cm Depth 31 5 798 2 cm Weight Lbs 335 Control Module Physical Dimensions Standard Metric Length 25 635 cm Height 38 5 970 cm Depth 31 5 798 2 cm Weight Lbs 170 Height is measured from floor to the top of sample hands and balance Power 215 230 Volts 50 60 Hz 1080 Watts 6 amps ...

Page 188: ...Character Field 2000 80 x 25 lines Dimensions 359 x 356 x 395 mm H x W x D Net Weight 28 2 lbs Force Transducer S Beam full bridge type Linearity 03 full scale Range Total load 100 lbs maximum overload 300 lbs Balance Electronic Weighing range 310 g Readability 0 01 g Reproducibility 0 003 g standard deviation Pressure Transducer Low differential pressure Accuracy 1 full scale Range 0 5 inches wat...

Page 189: ...pplied are not write protected To write protect slide the built in tab over to reveal the write protect hole To insert the diskette into the disk drive slide it into the slot metal toward the drive until you hear it click into place To remove the diskette press the PUSH button by the door of the drive 2 2 Disk Operating System The HVI SPECTRUM is shipped with Windows 98 Refer to the Windows 98 Use...

Page 190: ...all into vents or that could cover the vents and prevent proper cooling of the monitor s electronics DO NOT place the monitor where sunlight or bright room light will fall directly on the screen When necessary clean the cabinet with a damp cloth Use only mild detergents DO NOT use alcohol or ammonia based products 2 4 Printer Information The HVI SPECTRUM must be operated using the Hewlett Packard ...

Page 191: ...ertified Uster Technologies Service technician MUST complete any changes made to the configuration For this reason the following list is provided for information purposes only 1 Press hold Cal Menu button until Menu appears 2 Release button Reset should now be displayed 3 Press and release Cal Menu button 4 Press the F button until F nonE appears 5 Press and release Cal Menu button 6 Press the F b...

Page 192: ...ppears 17 Press and release Cal Menu button 18 Press the F button until S PM appears 19 Press and release Cal Menu button 20 Press the F button until bd 4800 appears 21 Press and release Cal Menu button 22 Press the F button until 8b no appears 23 Press and release Cal Menu button 24 Press the F button until HS oFF appears 25 Press and hold the Cal Menu button until Stored appears Programming is c...

Page 193: ... UPPER LIMIT 1 35 34 3 Index UNIFORMITY LOWER LIMIT 77 UNIFORMITY UPPER LIMIT 90 HVI SPECTRUM STRENGTH LOWER LIMIT 24 STRENGTH UPPER LIMIT 45 Table 14 1 Recommended Lot Limit Values Upper and lower limits for other properties should be set to 0 zero Operators may set their own values for lot limits by selecting SETUP from the HVI SPECTRUM MAIN MENU and then LOT LIMITS from the screen If test resul...

Page 194: ...I characters In other words the number 12 5 will be transmitted as four characters namely 1 0x31 2 0x32 0x2e and 5 0x35 Records will be delimited by CR 0x0d Fields will be delimited by 0x40 A checksum is included with all records as the last field The checksum for a string is produced by taking the exclusive or of all characters in the string up to and including the field delimiter before the last...

Page 195: ...to receive an ACK Ox06 upon good transmission of record The HVI SPECTRUM instrument will expect to receive a NAK Ox15 upon bad transmission of record The HVI SPECTRUM instrument will attempt three transmissions while receiving a NAK If there is transmission failure proceed to step g The HVI SPECTRUM instrument will wait some time after transmission for a signal from the external computer The amoun...

Page 196: ... module record type instrument id time date record specific fields check sum CR 1 Instrument Type HVI SPECTRUM Record is from an HVI SPECTRUM Instrument 2 Module Will be blank in the cases of start dataset and stop dataset IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION L S HVI SPECTRUM Length and Strength MIC HVI SPECTRUM Micronaire C T HVI SPECTRUM Color and Trash SCI HVI SPECTRUM SCI MST HVI SPECTRUM Moisture MAT HVI S...

Page 197: ...08 Discard Last Sample 09 Signoff 40 HVI SPECTRUM Length Single Rep Curve 41 HVI SPECTRUM Strength Single Rep Curve 42 HVI SPECTRUM Length Mean Curve 43 HVI Strength Mean Curve Table 14 3 Record Type 4 Instrument ID 0 12 characters 5 Time xx xx 24 hour format 6 Date dd mmm yy where dd is day mmm is month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC and yy is the last two digits of the year PCT ...

Page 198: ...resentation for values less than one and right padded with 0s For example 0 32 in a format of xx xxx would transmit 0 320 The standard deviation and CV records are only transmitted for observation counts of 3 and above A Mean record is sent if there are 2 or more observations For Mean record sets some data types send a flag for two sided Retest and or a flag for Rejected R is for Retest n is for N...

Page 199: ...mit L or n Uniformity xx x Uniformity Retest R or n Uniformity Lot Limit L or n Strength xx x Strength Retest R or n Strength Lot Limit L or n Elongation xx x Short Fiber Index xx x Grade 6 alphanumerics Temperature xxx x Relative Humidity xxx x 03 Standard Deviation of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Length x xxx or xx xx as specifie...

Page 200: ...cription Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx Curve Data Point 1 xxxx Curve Data Point 80 xxxx 41 Strength Individual Curve Data 2 Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx Curve Data Point 1 xxxx Curve Data Point 80 xxxx 1 x axis starts at 0 15 inches typically increments 0 025 y axis no...

Page 201: ...anumerics Curve Data Point 1 xxxx Curve Data Point 80 xxxx 43 Strength Average Curve Data Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Curve Data Point 1 xxxx Curve Data Point 80 xxxx 2 9 2 Micronaire 01 Individual Observation Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx Micronaire Observation x xx ...

Page 202: ...Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Micronaire x xx 04 CV of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Micronaire xxx x 2 9 3 Color Trash 01 Individual Observation Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx Rd xx x b xx x Col...

Page 203: ...imit L or n Trash Retest Area only R or n Trash Particle Count xxx Trash Area xx xx Trash Area Lot Limit L if rejected or n Trash Code xx Trash Code Lot Limit L or n 03 Standard Deviation of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rd xx x b xx x Trash Particle Count xxx Trash Area xx xx 04 CV of Observations Field Description Size Type Identi...

Page 204: ...xxx CSP Lot Limit L or n 2 9 5 Maturity 01 Individual Observation Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx Maturity x xx reserved No characters reserved No characters 02 Mean of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Maturity x xx Maturity Lot Limit L or n reserved No characters ...

Page 205: ...V of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Maturity xxx x reserved No characters reserved No characters 2 9 6 Moisture 01 Individual Observation Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx Moisture Observation xx x 02 Mean of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 a...

Page 206: ... 7 NEP Count Note The NEP data is only transmitted at the end of the current set of Bales for a Lot ID NEP data is sent separately for each bale in the lot The Start and Stop dataset records are transmitted for each set of NEP data per bale 01 Individual Observation Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx NEP Count Observation xxxx 02...

Page 207: ...xx 04 CV of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics NEP Count xxx x 2 9 8 UV 01 Individual Observation Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics Rep xx Total Reps xx UV Observation xxxxx 02 Mean of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics UV xxxxx ...

Page 208: ...r 14 Appendix Page 14 22 03 Standard Deviation of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics UV xxxxx 04 CV of Observations Field Description Size Type Identifier 40 alphanumerics Sample ID 12 alphanumerics UV xxx x ...

Page 209: ...s a color grade to compare to the cotton sample No color grades defined for this lot limit Either no color grades have been entered or none of the color grades you have entered are acceptable for this lot limit No color chart has been selected In Edit mode of the color chart wizard you must select a color chart menu from the drop down combo before you can edit Color chart name has not been changed...

Page 210: ...not respond to the request for the CPLD version number ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY FOR SFI CALCULATION There is insufficient memory in the PC environment The short fiber index calculation routines cannot allocate the memory necessary to run No lot limit has been selected In Edit mode for lot limits you must select a lot limit name from the drop down combo before you can edit Lot limit name has not bee...

Page 211: ...ve good strength results The Length Strength cycle must be repeated ERROR HIGH AMOUNT During Testing the sample of cotton taken was too large to give good strength results The Length Strength cycle must be repeated Read Video Configuration File failed The Video configuration file vp cfg could not be read Xilinx Download failed The Framegrabber card could not be programmed The number of color trash...

Page 212: ...on for brushing sample Reset and initialize Length Strength unit to continue Error Positioner not able to find back sensor after brushing Reset and initialize Length Strength unit to continue Error Positioner not at back sensor before reading length data Reset and initialize Length Strength unit to continue Error Positioner did not find back sensor after taking strength data Reset and initialize L...

Page 213: ...le Reset and initialize Length Strength cabinet to continue Error Breaker not positioned to take data Reset and initialize Length Strength cabinet to continue Error Elevator not in correct position Reset and initialize Length Strength Cabinet to continue Error Positioner not in correct position Reset and initialize Length Strength Cabinet to continue Error Breaker not in correct position Reset and...

Page 214: ...USTER HVI SPECTRUM Instruction Manual Uster Technologies Inc Chapter 14 Appendix Page 14 28 ...

Page 215: ...ea that appears as a report header Arrow keys These keys are used to move the cursor or highlight bar to the desired position They are located on the keyboard and are labeled with an arrow for the direction in which the arrow points Up arrow down arrow left arrow and right arrow Baud Rate This is the rate in bits per second at which information is transmitted over a serial path For successful seri...

Page 216: ...The method of assigning the number of categories the beginning and ending values and the interval between the categories for each of the fiber properties and calculated properties Category Intervals The range between the categories Centered Mixes Centered mixes are used in applications where special yarn qualities are needed Centered mixes make a bale selection with a specified mix average that ma...

Page 217: ... so that it can be searched retrieved updated and expanded for different purposes Default Settings The predetermined action or value set in the software program that will take effect unless a value is entered These temporary answers can be overridden by entering another value Destination This determines where a report will be seen For example a report can be sent to either the screen or to the pri...

Page 218: ...ove data from one computer system to another Force The pounds needed to break the yarn Front Position When the needles are closest in proximity to the optics the front position is the distance between the center of the needles and the center of the optics Grade The Grade appears as a report header Hard disk A device used for storing data on a permanent or semi permanent basis It is a large rigid p...

Page 219: ...rty The value assigned as the interval varies from one fiber property to another Leaf The trash content in the cotton fiber Len The abbreviation for Length that appears as a report header Len1 Either the mean length measured value Len2 Either the upper half mean length measured value Length Based on the Mean Length and Upper Half Mean Length Length Standard The metal comb provided with the instrum...

Page 220: ...ce maximum of the curve Neppiness The amount of Neps that are in the cotton Number of Categories A maximum of 10 categories are allowed for each fiber property The number selected should reflect your inventory but not exceed the requirements because you do not want an excessive number of categories in the warehouse Numeric Only numbers can be used In certain fields a valid entry must consist of nu...

Page 221: ...haracteristics or measured values of a sample Proportional Mixes Proportional mixes are pulled proportionally to the distribution of all bales in each category in the warehouse This means that all bales in the warehouse are being considered for the selection process This is necessary to ensure all bales will be used at some point in time avoiding bales to be left over See also Centered Mixes Proto...

Page 222: ... beard SCI Spinning Consistency Index is a calculated value based on a regression equation that takes into account all HVI SPECTRUM properties and calculates one value to be used on each sample tested SCI also appears as a report header SFI Short Fiber Index appears as a report header Software The instructions that make the computer hardware perform tasks Programs operating systems and application...

Page 223: ...Elong The percent elongation at which a secondary strength measurement is made for mm fibers Stress Strain Curve A graphical representation that shows the relationship of the sample s change in dimension to the force applied and the magnitude of the force Subdirectory A logical division of the disk drive used so that files can be grouped together for easier access T The abbreviation for Trash tat ...

Page 224: ...1 inch in diameter or larger Unf Abbreviation for Uniformity that appears as a report header Uniformity The ratio expressed in percent of two length measurements Upper Half Mean Length The average length by number of the longer half 50 by weight of the fibers in a sample USDA Color Grade A three digit code associated with the Universal Standards of American Upland Cotton Version The revision level...

Page 225: ... Calibration 4 1 calibration cotton samples 4 1 Overview 4 4 Temperature and Humidity 4 21 Calibration Check UV Meter 4 23 Categories Changing Pre Defined Categories 8 5 Overview of Category System 8 4 Cleaning the System 13 1 Color Calibration Check 4 13 Configuration Color 6 4 General Setup 6 13 Lot Limits 6 4 Measurement Selection Tab 6 12 Retest Tolerance 6 15 Temperature and RH 6 14 Test Setu...

Page 226: ...VI SPECTRUM 1 1 HVI SPECTRUM 1 3 HVI SPECTRUM 1 4 HVI SPECTRUM 1 4 HVI SPECTRUM 1 4 HVI SPECTRUM 1 4 HVI SPECTRUM 1 5 HVI SPECTRUM 1 7 HVI SPECTRUM Drawings 1 6 HVI SPECTRUM I components software 7 1 HVI SPECTRUM II components software 7 1 HVI SPECTRUM Record Formats 14 12 HVI SPECTRUM Software 3 1 HVI SPECTRUM Specifications 14 1 I Identifiers Deleting 10 24 Identify the Instrument Operator 7 5 I...

Page 227: ...ying 8 6 Overview of Category System 8 4 Requirements Floor Space Requirements 2 4 Instrument Air Quality and Handling Requirements 2 3 Resetting the HVI SPECTRUM System 3 7 Retest Tolerance Tab 6 15 S SCI Spinning Consistency Index 6 17 SCI Calculations 10 20 SCI Regression Coefficients 6 17 Changing the SCI Equation 6 18 Self Test 12 1 Service 13 4 Software Features 1 9 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SCRE...

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