Operating Instructions
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1. 13 TINO East tere ee ICT es ee 14 Production Lala pacts agence ca tere ae I ee aan 15 Moas lmMmo FrodHC ON ann een need 15 Reproducing Production on Different 16 GComparnng Current and Saved Produelion sinne ae ua 16 D 18 22 GT tra erc ae 18 Safety MEMMINGER RO Permitted Uses The LMT 7 Multifunction Tester is exclusively used for detecting and checking the production data for circular knitting machines with continuous yarn use Any other uses are not permitted The manufacturer will not accepted any liability for damages resulting from non permitted uses The user is liable for damages resulting from non permitted uses Safety Precautions No special training is necessary to use the LMT 7 system The operator is responsible for ensuring that all instructions regarding the electrical installation fitting operation and maintenance are implemented The electrical installation ofthe LMT 7 system as well as servicing of the electrical installation should only be carried out by qualified electricians in accordance with electrical regulations A The LMT 7 system contains electronic components which be damaged by exposure to electrostatic charge Before you open the equipment housing you should take precautions to prevent electrostatic cha2. 5 Installing MPF L IP MER IP and Measuring Roller Towers 5 aba 5 Mounting and Connecting the Infeed Measuring 6 Setting up and Connecting the Laptop with the LMT 7 Software 1 40 6 EIBEINI Cal CONNECHONS RERO Se 7 Mounting the Terminal Box and Electrical Connection 7 Preparation Tor en aa dame ann ds Rena saan 8 Installing the LMT 7 Software on a nnns nnn nnns nan nn 8 Installing the 9T Adaplor Diver nun 8 EMT 7 USB Port Configura ec aie cae iad 9 EMT Parame ie bean 9 eric e 10 POSSIDIEABDICAIONS NN RE S 10 Connecting the LMT 7 Software to the Measuring 10 MIT dila cgi c E TTE 10 mom C IR 11 Version es eisen eisernen 11 Machine Yarn and Feeder Data Input iiio toe EE n UE u 12 MACHINE sheet mE 12 Feeder list ae Eiern 12 Establishing the Measurement Factor for Basic Yarn 13 Establishing the Measurement Factor for Elastane Yarn
3. u amp LX Belt 6 3 19 1 21 5 4 85 Belt 5 3 19 1 21 5 4 Belt 4 6 49 2 46 22 3 Belt 3 6 49 2 46 22 3 Belt 2 6 49 2 46 22 3 Belt 1 6 49 2 46 22 3 This is a demo print layout 17 Technical Data Troubleshooting MEMMINGER IRO Technical Data Operating system Microsoft Windows XP or higher Voltage range 24 V AC 50 60 Hz 15 Max input lt 10 W Ambient temperature 10 to 50 C Weight MPF L IP 430 g MER 2 IP 1500 g Measuring roller tower IP 1440 g Measuring roller tower ST adaptor 450g Terminal box 1000 g Infeed measuring wheel with stand 3500 g Troubleshooting Fault Message PossibeCause Solution Data transfer error Check USB settings Check the USB connection from the laptop to the ST adaptor Infeed measuring wheel not Infeed measuring wheel is not plugged in to the ST Check connection of the infeed measuring wheel to active adaptor ST adaptor Hardware not found COM driver is not installed on the laptop Install the COM driver Nothing displayed in the m U or The MPF IP or MER IP pulse generators or the Check if the LED s corresponding to the belt B1 mm N fields measuring roller tower were not connected to the B6 on the ST adaptor light up or flash when the terminal box or were not connected correctly knitting machine is running Check the connection between the pulse generator MPF IP MER IP or the measuring roller towers and the terminal box After Start Measurement
4. LMT 7 Operating Instructions MEMMINGER IRO GMBH NR D 72277 DORNSTETTEN 17 10 06 Introduction Contents MEMMINGER IRO Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing a quality product from MEMMINGER IRO To ensure that you get top performance from this product you should be fully familiar with all its features and functions This is why we ask you to read this instruction manual carefully before starting to use the product This manual con tains important information and instructions which must be observed when using this equipment Keep this manual for future reference Contents ae 1 uu ILI LE ee 1 Sale pe K 2 Peimilted Usesan n T 2 Safety Precalliohs ze aan ee er 2 UNO A Weste ee ee aan nee 2 BISPOSAal nase BB Snake 2 SVMDOlS used I His manual basti etta euere been 2 General Description 2 DET D aan Dana En 3 een uses NR PE 3 mele see T E M 4 Fr OA pui tU EE 4 Installation nissan
5. MenuEdit Edit ers machines feeders mie and yams _ Menu Extras Language Choose ana language nities Menu Extras Tooltips Activate or ee deactivate tooltips Menu Extras Displayed unit for measuring results Choose Unit Menu Extras Vindow size 800x600 or 1024x768 Menu Extras Demo Simulate a measuring Operation Help Further explanation of the menus and buttons is contained in the help menu Version Information The current software version is dis played under Help gt Info 11 Operation TINE Machine Yarn and Feeder Data Input The data necessary for calculating measurement values are entered and stored in the individual lists NOTE Pressing the ESC key allows you to leave a menu without changing it Machines Memminger IRO LMT 7 1 i n e ist Select item from the list or create a new one The machine types needle number yarn count and system number are entered in the machine list Machine type Test Maschine Delete Close New Machine Create new entry for machine list Machine type Meedles E Systems 4 I Apply E ITEM Feeder list Select tem from the list or create a new one MER B MRT IP MER B with Measuring roller tower IP MER B MER B with Measuring roller tower IP MER B with Belt measuring roller MER C MRT IP MER C with Measuring roller tower IP Feeder name MER B MRT IP MERB
6. the The program is not receiving any machine revolution Check the machine revolution signal blue progress bar does not signal Check if the MC LED on the ST adaptor flashes advance the value displayed in once for every machine revolution the m U field does not change 18 MEMMINGER IRO GmbH Tel 0 7443 281 0 Postfach 1240 Fax 0 7443 281 101 D 72277 DORNSTETTEN E Mail info memminger iro de Jakob Mutz StraBe 7 Internet www memminger iro de D 72280 DORNSTETTEN 2006 MEMMINGER IRO GmbH D 72277 DORNSTETTEN Nachdruck auch auszugsweise nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung der MEMMINGER IRO GmbH Anderungen vorbehalten Reprint even in extracts shall require the written approval of MEMMINGER IRO GmbH Subject to modifications
7. long enough to use the laptop without removing it from the table trolley MEMMINGER IRO white Connection for machine revolution sensor Electrical connections Mounting the Terminal Box and Electrical Connection The terminal box is fixed to the leg of the machine in an accessible position with two M4x12 cylinder head screws Fix the LMT 7 ST adaptor for USB to the terminal box using the two clamps NOTE 1 Moving machine parts should not touch the cable connecting the infeed measuring wheel and the ST adaptor When using the MEMMINGER IRO machine revolution sensor the bridge must be set to the PNP position If an NPN machine revolution sensor is used the bridge must be reset accordingly Preparation for Use mac Installing the LMT 7 Software on a Workstation The installation wizard will normally start up automatically when the LMT 7 software CD ROM is inserted into the drive If this does not happen automatically carry out the following steps gt Click on Start gt Run in Windows and change to the CD ROM drive using Search gt Select the file SETUP EXE Click on the Open button in the search dialog box and then click on OK in the run dialog box The installation wizard will now start NOTE i Jro may need administrator rights to install the LMT 7 software on a laptop If you do n
8. IMPF IP 145 8 mmm Cotton sn NeB E LX value of the elastane Belt 1 24 werF4P 1458 mmimp Cotton 30 NeB yarn can be observed using the Feeders Yams infeed measuring wheel on the Machines Needle E Feeder kg h rev min corresponding belt Machine Measuring start Memminger IRO LMT 7 4 7 easu ri n g P rod u cti on File Edit Extras Help Load production data Feeders ZX m rev D Belt 6 46 wER4P 50 26 Elastane 44 10 6f 285 226 of 39 Delete Measuring Start t start art measuremen Belt5 a IMER P 50 26 Elastane 44 10 2 26 of 39 Delete Belt 4 24 1458 Cotton 30 NeB esef of 23 Delete Back up production data Belt 3 24 1458 Cotton 30 6 56 of 23 Delete Belt 2 ea MPF IP 1458 mm tm Cotton 30 NeB 6 56 o 23 Delete 24 IMPF P 145 8 Cotton 30 esef of 23 Delete Feeders Yarns ZW LX m rev AD ZT Machines Needle E Feeder kg h rev min Machine Test Maschine 2640 28 96 24 21 30 Delete DEMO Measuring start 15 Operation Memminger IRO LMT 7 4 7 File Edit Extras Help Feeders Belt 6 Belt5 MERAP 50 26 mmf Elastane 44 10 Belt 4 Belt 3 48 MPF IP 1458 Cotton 30 Belt 2 ge fae 145 8 Cotton 30 Fee
9. MER C MRT IP MERC MER IP MPF MER IP MERB with MER B IP MER with MER C IP MPF IP MPF with MPF IP MPF with Measuring roller tower IP MPF MPF with Measuring roller tower IP MPF with Belt measuring roller MER MER C with Measuring roller tower IP MER B with Belt measuring roller 12 MEMMINGER IRO New Feeder Create new entry for the feeder list Feeder name Feeder Factor Select the entry measuring wheel LX and check again that the LXx wheel is measuring the selected feeder Enter the number of belt the feeder belongs here Start up the machine and click the button measuring start again m start Machine _ Feeder shaft Infeed measuring wheel Operation Establishing the Measurement Factor for Basic Yarn Feeders If the feeder in question is not mentioned on the list the conversion factor must be established using the infeed measuring wheel NOTE To establish the conversion factor a pulse generator must be positioned on the belt to be measured CAUTION To obtain an accurate measurement itis vital that the feeder to be measured is positively driven by the toothed drive belt which has been entered If this is not the case incorrect measure ments will result For the basic yarn the infeed measuring wheel must be positioned in the line of flow of the yarn and the yarn must be wound once around the wheel Establishing the Measurement Factor for Elastane Yarn Fe
10. ders Yarns aM x LX Machines Needle E Feeder kg h rev min Machine Test Maschine 2640 28 96 24 21 30 Delete DEMO 14 45 0 6 6 9 Delete 43 32 0 7 46 Delete Measuring start Reproducing Production on Different Machines The following data must be identical for this type of pro duction Machine type single double Gange of knitting machine gt Fabric construction gt Yarn used description yarn count unit and stretch Feeders mm Ng Belt B 48 MER P 5026 mmimp Elastane 44 dtex Belt 5 48 MER P 50 26 mm mp Elastane 44dtex 100 Belt 4 24 145 8 mmamp Cotton 30NeB Belt 3 24 MPF IP 145 8 mmiimp Cotton 30 Belt 2 24 MPF IP 145 8 mmamp Cotton 390 Belt 1 24 145 8 mmi lmp Cotton 30 NeB Yarns Feeders Machines Needle E Machine Feeder kg h rev min Measuring start 16 D Eu MEMMINGER IRO Comparing Current and Saved Production Load production data Measuring Start measurement The difference in production is shown in the D column NOTE zw 471 Delete 1 The machine settings must 40 be altered until the dif ference is 0 D The following data can be different Machine diameter gt Needle number gt Number of feeds on the knitting machine Yarn feeder type Nu
11. eders For elastane yarn feeders the yarn feed amount of the drive shaft must be measured For this measurement remove the infeed measuring wheel from the magnetic stand Make a loop from a length of basic yarn approx 30 cm long max 50 Nm Place the loop of yarn around the drive shaft of the feeder and around the infeed measuring wheel Operation MEMMINGER IRO Yarns Memminger IRO LMT 7 I _ rn ist Select item from the list or create a new The types of yarn are entered the list together with Yarn description i i i i yarn count and unit Cotton Elastane Mischgarn baum 50 elastan 20 lurex 30 Polyester NU You can also enterthe pre tension of EE elastic yarns in 9o or for mixed yarns Create new entry for yarn list the mix proportions in 96 description Count PO EE Elastane Mixed yarn Mixed Tarn Enter the components of the mixed yarn Fercen sam Secondary yarn Secondary yarn 14 EINES Operation 4 7 ES P ro d u ct O n D ata n D u t The specifications for the machine and the individual belts are entered ST in the production list deno ens memes Hor Then back up the production L Bea 24 Mer mmm coton data 24 Mee footon ewe 0 5 NOTE To compare production the Belt 2 24
12. er revolution in sec 5 6 15 Preparation for Use LMT 7 USB Port Configuration The configuration of the USB Port is called using Extra gt LMT 7 USB Configuration Enter the current USB port NOTE The change must be made before you test the connection If the correct USB port has been selected a window appears with the current version ofthe ST adaptor when you click on test connection LMT 7 Parameters Firstthe parameters mustbe called up under Extra LMT 7 Click on apply and press OK 4 times to confirm The number of measuring revolutions can adjusted at any time under Amount Main Counter Operation TINE Possible Applications The following settings can be used with the LMT 7 software Feeders LX Belt 6 48 wER4P 50 26 Elastane 44 dtex 106 Load save and print production Belt 5 48 wER4P 50 26 mmvimp Elastane 44 dtex we data Belt 4 24 MPF IP 1458 mmamp 30 NeB ER gt The production data can also be Belt 3 24 MPF IP 145 8 Cotton a0 NeB compared with current measure ments from the knitting machine Belt 2 24 MPF P 145 8 mmilmp Cotton 30 Belt 1 24 MPFIP 145 8 mmimp Cotton 30 gt Inputand en machine feeder Feeders Yarns LX and yarn lists Machines Needle E Feeder kg h rev min Machine gt Demo to simulate measurement on the knitting machine Changes
13. hich will help you to get the best from the equipment 4 Q T Unit components LMT 7 software D A Sf it WT 0 I fi 1 LJ ii L im y An d 1 959 N s N 9 gt X 1 amm N N b A gt 4 AN 4 4 V2 Del WD uj A Laptop is not included in delivery Machine revolution sensor optional Terminal box ST Adaptor Infeed measuring wheel Magnetic stand MPF L IP General Description Function The LMT 7 system consists of a software package to be installed on alaptop running Microsoft Windows XP pulse generators amachinerevolution sensor aterminalbox an ST adaptor as well as an infeed measuring wheel mounted onamagnetic stand The LMT 7 software the ST adaptor and the infeed measuring wheel with magnetic stand are only required to be used once per knitting machine For the measuring process the laptop is connected by a USB cable and the ST adaptor to the terminal box which is permanently installed on the knitting machine In addition to the terminal box amachine revolution sensor up to 6 MPF IP or MER IP units or three measuring roller towers are permanently installed on the knitting machine as pulse generators The machine revolution sensor and MPF IP or MER IP units
14. machine revolution sen installation sor should not touch any machine parts when the IE machine is running The machine revolution sensor should preferably be installed vertically Installation Main yarn Elastane yarn Magnetic stand with infeed measuring wheel Infeed measuring wheel cable USB cable MEMMINGER IRO Mounting and Connecting the Infeed Measuring Wheel The elastane yarn is stretched between the feeder and the yarn guide This stretching LX be measured using an infeed measuring wheel The infeed measuring wheel is mounted on a magnetic stand The magnetism can be turned off using a switch at the base of the stand The infeed measuring wheel must be placed precisely in the line of flow of the yarn as close as possible to the yarn guide The yarn must go around the infeed measuring wheel for one full turn 360 After the end of every measurement the infeed measuring wheel can be removed from the knitting machine Setting up and Connecting the Laptop with the LMT 7 Software The laptop with the LMT 7 software is connected to the terminal box by a USB cable with an ST adaptor To ensure a secure connection the ST adaptor is held to the terminal box with two clamps CAUTION N Make sure that the laptop is in a safe and stable position NOTE 1 We recommend that you use table trolley to move the laptop from machine to machine The connecting cable is
15. mber of drive belts If all requirements have been met enter all the data in the production list For measurement the measurement unit must be set to mm needle or inches needle ua Start measurement Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete Operation MEMMINGER IRO Memminger IRO LMT 7 4 7 Keep correcting the machine settings Lo ae ea until the production data corresponds to the production data of the new knitting machine Save production data Feeders m rev D xw smmm of Delete 24 145 8 mm m Cotton 30 NeB 6 56 of 23 Delete zY Feeders Yarns m rev Machines Needle E Feeder kg h rev min Machine Test Maschine 2640 28 96 24 21 30 Delete DEMO Measuring start Machine type Needles E Systems Test Maschine 2640 28 96 The production data can be N printed out Systems Feeder nane Value Unit Belt 6 48 MER B IP 70 96 um Inp Belt 5 48 MER B IP 70 96 nmn Inp Belt 4 24 MPF IP 144 16 um Imp Belt 3 24 MPF IP 144 16 nn Inp Belt 2 24 MPF IP 144 16 nm Imp Belt 1 24 MPF IP 144 16 um Imp Yarn name Titer Unit Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Belt 6 Elastane 44 dtex 10 Belt 5 Elastane 44 dtex 10 Belt 4 Cotton 30 NeB Belt 3 Cotton 30 Belt 2 Cotton 30 NeB Belt 1 Cotton 30 NeB Measuring data g h U nin 24 73 30 n rev um Ndl
16. or the measuring roller towers are linked to the terminal box The machine revolution sensor registers the revolutions of the machine The pulse generators measure the movement of the too thed drive belt and registers this in the form of impulses to the laptop The laptop converts the impulses into yarn length per revolution Either the old type measuring rol lers or the new measuring roller towers IP can be used for this process However it is more advantageous to use the MPF IP or MER IP units as no other devices need to be mounted on the feeder ring in addition to the actual feeders The infeed measuring wheel is installed on the knitting machine table using a magnetic stand as close as possible to the infeed point of the elastane yarn at the yarn guide The stretch of the elastane yarn between the feeder and the yarn guide is measured MEMMINGER IRO Features gt Yarn infeed length per machine revolution for max 6 drive belts gt Yarn infeed length per needle gt Weight percentages of basic and elastane yarns used inthefabric production blended yarn percentages can also be evaluated gt Provides a machine setting deviation from the fabric specification to be achieved as a percentage dif ference gt Fabric production per hour gt Knitting machine revolutions per minute gt All stored data about the machines yarn feeder and production can be printed if necessary All values are simultaneously di
17. ot have administrator rights for the laptop on which you wish to install the software contact your systems administrator E Gerate Manager Datei Aktion Ansicht e You must install the ST adaptor driver before you can use vERWAO17 Installing the ST Adaptor Driver 51 7 Anschl sse COM und LPT the LMT 7 software To install the driver the ST adaptor 7 ECP Druckeranschluss LPT1 Kommunikationsanschluss COM1 lt ommunikationsanschluss COMI Audio video und Gamecontroller Batterien Computer Diskettencontroller DVD CD ROM Laufwerke dg Eingabeger te Human Interface Devices H Grafikkarte IDE ATA ATAPI Controller pa Infrarotgerate Laufwerke E M use und andere Zeigeger te b Modems 2 Monitore H8 Netzwerkadapter PCMCIA Adapter HR Prozessoren Systemger te gt Tastaturen must be connected to the laptop via the USB interface You can look for the active COM port in the system device manager of the control panel NOTE This installation is only necessary when using the machine for the first time MEMMINGER IRO LMT 7 USB Port Configuratiof Ensure thatthe correct ComF art is setup and thatthe LMT 7 is switched on and connected USB Port 4 Apply changes Test connection LMT 7 Parameters Change hardware default set up Can Bus ID Symbol Can Baudrate Amount MainCounter max time p
18. rges You discharge electrostatic charges beforehand by touching earthed object such as the machine the earth contact of a socket The power supply for the LMT 7 system is taken from the circular knitting machine and it must be possible to turn the machine on and off using the main switch of the circular knittingmachine This means that it can only receive power when the machine is switched on Only use original spare parts and accessories Warranty We advise you that we accept no liabibility for damage and malfunctions which are a result of incorrect or improper use of the equipment and the Software Asthe LMT 7 system is a measuring device which works on the basis of entered and observed data using a different quantity of yarn to that entered will necessarily lead to incorrect results For precise measurements laboratory analy sis is always advised For this reason we do not accept any liability for damages of any kind particularly for financial losses caused by inaccurate measurements Disposal When you need to dispose of the LMT 7 system after use do so in accordance with the regulations for disposal of electrical equipment with electronic parts which you usually follow Symbols used in this manual CAUTION N This symbol marks important instructions where failure to follow the instructions can cause personal injury or damage to the equipment NOTE il This symbol marks useful information w
19. splayed in full Standard PC style search and sorting When editing or deleting data the system automa tically checks whether these files are used in other combinations This makes it quick and inexpensive to check knitted fabric quality and calculation data regularly Yarn count fluctuations ofthe elastane yarn are nottaken into account by the LMT 7 Installation MEMMINGER IRO Installing MPF L IP MER IP and Measuring Roller Towers IP Lay the cable for the IP devices and fix with cable ties Position the cable so that it will not be damaged and it will not be disturbed when changing the drive belts CAUTION An MPF L IP or MER IP must be installed for each drive belt NOTE When installing several IP devices mark the ends of the cables Machine Revolution The machine the cycle signal from the machine can be connected directly to the LMT 7 terminal box PULSONIC 5 2 the machine revolution signal from PULSONIC 5 2 can be connected directly to the LMT 7 terminal box External machine revolution sensors optional If neither of these machine revolution signals is available an external cycle machine sensor must be connected NOTE Check that the machine revolution sensor is not in a position where it can be damaged by Horizontal turning machine parts The
20. to the units of measure an ment mm kg inch pound Change user language gt Turn tooltips on or off Change window size Connecting the LMT 7 Software to the Measuring System To measure withthe LMT 7 software thelaptophastobeconnectedviathe USB interface using the ST adaptor which has been connected to the terminal box previously Qo D 2 e D D Memminger IRO LMT 7 4 3 File Edit Extras Help L 5 5 Feeders E mm Nd D my Belt 8 Production data Belt 5 Belt 3 Bet ru Print Belt 1 O Feeders Yarns LX e Transfer Machines Needle E Feeder kg h rev min M Machine list start list 10 MEMMINGER IRO kaj Help Memminger IRO LMT 7 ke Memminger IRO LMT 7 Menues and Buttons z 2 Load Production Save Doro Frint Transfer Compare saved production with current measuring Edit machine list Edit feeder list A pA 2 i 5 Tooltips are used to show the usage of a button while putting the mouse on it The activation of Tooltips is placed in Menu Extras Machine an example for the nie arm Machine Button i MEMMINGER IRO Memminger IRO GmbH Jakob Mutz Str 7 D 72280 Dornstetten Tel 49 0 7443 281 0 Fax 49 0 7443 281 101 E Mail info memminger iro de WWW memminger iro de LMT 7 Version 4 4 m EJee
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