btsr SMART MATRIX FEEDER User manual

SMART MATRIX
FEEDER
Operating Manual
ENGLISH
Rev. 4.0 April 2013

SMART MATRIX FEEDER - Rev. 4.0 – April 2013
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This manual is entrusted to the users of SMART MATRIX FEEDER system developed for control/monitoring
activities of textile machinery equipped with ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER yarn feeding
devices. You are kindly recommended to thoroughly read the instructions provided by this manual prior to
connect and use the system.
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Introduction
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Introduzione
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Introduction
Congratulations for choosing a BTSR product.
With our SMART MATRIX FEEDER monitoring and programming terminal combined with
ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER yarn feeding devices you got an innovative, unique
solution, which offers you multiple advantages concerning the quality control of your production.
The SMART MATRIX FEEDER system has been developed by BTSR International S.p.A. to make easier
and optimize:
•The programming of ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices
•The system configuration,
•The production monitoring.
Even if the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices can operate fully autonomously, the
combination with SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal highly facilitates the device programming operations; in
addition it allows performing various measurement, graphic visualizations and statistical functions which
contribute to keep under control and to improve the quality of your production.
Thanks to several unique functions (automatic calibration, self-learning functions, predefined appllications
that make easier and faster the programming of control parameters, etc), the SMART MATRIX FEEDER
system gives various types of textile machines (such as linear and circular knitting machines, seamless,
jersey, jacquard, socks, pantyhose machines, etc) an unrivalled level of flexibility and accuracy.
The availability of a “User Friendly” graphic interface allows you to quickly and intuitively program all the
operating parameters of ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices; in addition, it provides
a real time monitoring of device behavior and production efficiency.
On this manual, the “ROLLING FEEDER” indication implicitly includes the “ROLLING MED” device
version, specifically developed for “Medical Socks” applications.
Manual Objectives
This manual has been written to provide the users of SMART MATRIX FEEDER system with the essential
information required to:
•Correctly install and connect the various system components (SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal
and ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices)
•Configure the system according to the application needs and setup the various operation
parameters.
•Detect and interpret the error signaling and system efficiency data
•Use the diagnostics maintenance and utility functions offered by the system (system component
test, firmware upgrading, etc.).
How to Use this Manual
The manual is subdivided into 3 sections:
Section 1 – includes the connection diagrams and the electrical interface of the various system
components.
Section 2 – provides the operating instructions for a correct use of the SMART MATRIX FEEDER
terminal and the instructions for a correct configuration of the required parameters.
Section 3 – shows the possible fault signaling, and some operating notes or examples about the most
significant system function: (Calibration, Learning, Multiple Style Loading, Sequence
Multiplation, etc.)

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Symbols Used
This symbol is used to point-out notes, warnings and other important information.
In the program function descriptions, this symbol indicates the function
(e.g. IDENTIFY) within the menu item (SETUP).
The graphic symbol of ULTRAFEEDER device, ROLLING FEEDER device or UNIFEEDER
device, shown on the page header, indicates that the relevant function applies exclusively to the indicated device
type.
Reference Documentation
For detailed information about the operation, interface and local programming mode of ULTRAFEEDER
Yarn Feeding Devices, please refer to the ULTRAFEEDER Operating Manual.
For detailed information about the operation, interface and local programming mode of ROLLING FEEDER
Yarn Feeding Devices, please refer to the ROLLING FEEDER/ROLLING MED Operating Manual.
For detailed information about the operation, interface and local programming mode of UNIFEEDER Yarn
Feeding Devices, please refer to the UNIFEEDER Operating Manual.
SETUP →IDENTIFY

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 – Connections and Electrical Interface
SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER ↔PC Connection.......1.1
SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER /PC Interface...............1.2
2 – Operating Instructions
SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation ...........................................................................................................2.1
SMART MATRIX FEEDER Menu Structure ..................................................................................................2.9
Device Configuration and Numbering..........................................................................................................2.10
Application Selection ...................................................................................................................................2.12
SMART MATRIX FEEDER Code ................................................................................................................2.13
I/O Configuration on ULTRAFEEDER//ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER SMART MATRIX FEEDER .....2.14
Configuring the Division Factor of PRX Signal............................................................................................2.15
Efficiency Calculation Mode ........................................................................................................................2.16
Selecting the Style Loading Options............................................................................................................2.17
Operation Principle of MULTIPLE option.....................................................................................................2.18
Setting the Calibration Options....................................................................................................................2.19
Keycode Setting...........................................................................................................................................2.20
Communication Test....................................................................................................................................2.22
Device Offset ...............................................................................................................................................2.23
Selecting the Display Language on ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER Devices.............2.24
I/O Signal Check..........................................................................................................................................2.25
MATRIX FEEDER LCD Display Adjustment ...............................................................................................2.26
Information about SMART MATRIX FEEDER.............................................................................................2.27
Style Programming ......................................................................................................................................2.28
Style Loading ...............................................................................................................................................2.38
Graphics Display..........................................................................................................................................2.42
Efficiency Data.............................................................................................................................................2.48
Alarm Counter Display.................................................................................................................................2.49
3 – Error Messages and Operating Notes
SMART MATRIX FEEDER Error Messages .................................................................................................3.1
Cross Reference Table between Ultrafeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters ...................................3.4
Cross Reference Table between Rolling Feedet and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters..............................3.6
Cross Reference Table between Unifeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters .....................................3.7
Automatic Parameter Multiplation..................................................................................................................3.9
Calibration....................................................................................................................................................3.11
Operating Notes about LEARN Function.....................................................................................................3.14
Operating Notes about the FLAT KNIT Application.....................................................................................3.19

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Connections and
Electrical Interface
1

SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER ↔PC
SMART MATRIX FEEDER 1 - 1
SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER /
UNIFEEDER ↔PC Connection
The following diagram shows the interconnections among: SMART MATRIX FEEDER Terminal,
ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices and PC.
The PC is mainly used for firmware update operations on SMART MATRIX FEEDER Terminal.
as alternative

SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER /PC Interface
SMART MATRIX FEEDER 1 - 2
SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER
/UNIFEEDER /PC Interface
The following figure shows the electrical interface (pin assignment) of SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal.
The “Printer” and “USB” connectors are not currently used for FEEDER application.
SM-DIN
PRINTER
1
10
+24Vdc
Gnd
RxTx+
RxTx-
---------
Gnd
RxTx+
RxTx-
US
B
PC-OUT
V-in
Gnd
RxTx+
RxTx-
V-in
Gnd
RxTx+
RxTx-
MA2/FE
FE50/VSF
PC
CV232/485/9
PLV
Alimentazione da KTF/PW4
Alimentazione da KTF/PW4
Interfaccia Macchina Tessile
(*)
SM-DIN PC-IN
(*) Confirm that the LV green Led shows a double flashing (communication speed on CV232/485/9 = 115
Kbps).
If necessary, press the small Pbutton.
SMART MATRIX FEEDER Terminal Technical Characteristics
Power supply voltage 24 VDC ± 10%
Current absorption 100 mA Max
Protection fuse (SMART MATRIX) 1.5 A
Protection fuse (Sensor power supply) 1.5 A
0 – 24 VDC
VIL Max 1.2 VDC
Inputs
VIH Min 5 VDC
Operating temperature range +10° / +60° C
Storage temperature -25° / +85° C
Overall dimensions 140x80x31 mm
For more details about the connection of ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER and
KTF/PW4 devices, please refer to the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER manual.
Fe/xx/Fe
Textile Machine Interface
Power supply from KTF/PW4
Power supply from KTF/PW4

Operating Instructions
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SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation
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SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation
All the Configuration, Parameter Setting, Data & Error Display operations, etc. can be managed by the
Operator in quick and intuitive way, using the SMART MATRIX FEEDER control terminal.
The SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔Operator interface consists of:
A- Graphic display showing:
•menus,
•operating states,
•operation parameters,
•error messages, etc.
•graphic information
B- 6 buttons for:
•immediate activation of particular
functions
•increment/decrement speed-up
(shortcuts)
C- Multi-function rotary selector.
How to Use the Rotary Selector
The selector provides both: “pointing” and “data entry” functions.
Turn the selector to select a menu item / function / parameter within the configuration
screens, etc.
Rapid click: to confirm the selection.
Hold (3 seconds): keep the button pressed to switch from Control status to Interactive
status and vice versa, return to the previous menu level, activate the data setting
window, etc.
B
B
C
A

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Navigation throughout the Display Windows
Many configuration/parameter setting functions of SMART MATRIX FEEDER system require a number of
parameters distributed among multiple display windows.
All the “Window Selection”, “Parameter Selection within a Window” and “Parameter Setting” functions on
SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal, can be carried out using exclusively the multi-function Rotary Selector,
through a navigation technique based upon “Pointing”, “Selecting” and “Value Setting” actions.
The following example explains this navigation technique.
The example refers to the Style Parameters Programming function for ULTRAFEEDER devices, which
makes use of 3 windows (STD, ADV and LFATOL).
1 - Name (label) of currently selected window (foreground)
2 - Names (labels) of non-selected windows (hidden)
3 - Name of fields within the currently selected window
4 - Field values
5 - Scroll bar to view the remaining parameters

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1 – Navigation inside the Selected Window (STD)
Turn the selector to “Point” in sequence the various items of the window
(STD →WORK TENS.P1 →WORK TENS.P2 →INC/DEC TENS →EDITOR ADVANCED →
EDITOR LOCK).
The frame indicates the “Pointed” field.
ÎÎ Î
Click to “Select” the pointed item. The field name will be shown in reverse and the symbols:
appear to the right of the field value.
Example:
WORK TENS.P1 field selected (reverse)
Turn the selector either to Clockwise direction to increase the value, or to Counterclockwise
direction to decrease it (resolution 0.1).
Turn the selector holding the button pressed to increase/decrease the value more
quickly.
Example:
New value of WORK TENS.P1 = 27.0
Once you have set the desired value (e.g. 27.0), click to confirm.
Example:
WORK TENS.P1 field no more selected
Turn the selector to select a new field and so on ……

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2 – Windows Swap
Turn the selector to “Point” the label of the current window (STD) and click to select it.
Example:
Î
STD window
highlighted.
Turn the selector to “Point” the remaining window (ADV).).
ADV window
highlighted.
Click to select the ADV window and enable the access to its parameters.
The ADV window is
now the current one
Select the desired parameter as explained on previous paragraph:
1 – Navigation throughout the Display Windows (STD)

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3 – Entering Alphanumeric Values
Some functions of SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal require typing alphanumeric data fields (e.g. Style
Name setup or change).
To make this operation easier, a soft keyboard has been implemented, which allows entering capital/small
letters, numbers and graphic symbols.
While entering the desired character string, the shortcut buttons provide the following functions:
It allows selecting, in sequence, the set of capital letters,
small letters and numbers/graphic symbols.
DEFAULT STYLE NAME
It allows clearing the character to the left of cursor in the
STYLE NAME field.
It allows leaving the string entering function.
To enter the Style Name (e.g. STYLE1), operate as follows:
DEFAULT STYLE NAME
Press repeatedly the indicated button to clear the
Default Style Name.
Select, in sequence, the S, T, Y, L, E characters.
ÎÎ
1)
2)
3)

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Press 2 times the indicated button to select the
numeric keypad.
Select 1.
Confirm the entered string (STYLE1).
4 – Parameter Saving
Once you have setup all the desired parameters, press and hold down for 3 seconds the
rotary selector.
SAVE to save the settings
BACK to return to previous screen without saving
EXIT to return to menu without saving