Control Panel Functions and Features
Single Digit (0-4)
Memory LED Display
Three Digit (XX.X) Tension Settings or String
Length LED Display
Lbs/Kgs Button
- Changes tension
display from Lbs to Kgs. Each press of the button
toggles back and forth between Lbs and Kgs
Keypad - Used to enter
tension settings
Speed Button
- Changes pulling speed of winder
from Fast to Slow. Slow speed is recommended
for low stretch strings, such as Kevlar. Each press
of the button toggles back and forth between Fast
and Slow speed.
Pre-Stretch Function
- Pulls string 10% or 20%
over the tension setting (up to 90 lbs / 40.8 kgs),
releases the string, and repulls to the tension
setting. Each press of the button toggles between
10%, 20% or no pre-stretch.
String Length Meter Button
- Enables string
length meter function. Each press of the button
toggles back and forth between Meters and Feet
measurement. To switch back to tensioning
function, press the “Lbs/Kgs” button.
Clear Button
- Clears display to enter a new
tension
Knot Function
- Increases pulling tension by 10%
over the setting value (max 90 lbs / 40.8 kgs) for one
pull. During pull the Memory LED flashes to indicate
that the Knot function is enabled.
Tension Index Buttons
- Changes tension setting
in +/- 1.0 or 0.1 Lb or Kg increments. Holding the
button down will scroll the tension setting values
up or down. Tension settings entered with the
tension index buttons are placed into temporary
memory setting “0”.
Memory Button
- Indexes from 4 preset tension
settings that can be stored in memory. Settings are
retained even if machine is turned off. Each press of
the button indexes to the next memory setting.
Memory settings 1-4 must be entered using the
keypad followed by pressing the “ENT” button.
Enter Button
- Confirms tension setting when entered
on keypad (display flashes when tensions are keyed
in with the keypad until this button is pressed)
Test Function
- Performs internal calibration
check. Press and hold for 5 seconds until the
winder reverses and performs an internal
diagnostic check, such as the one performed at
start-up.
Release Button
- Returns gripper to starting
position and releases tension
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