IRO LUNA X3 User manual

IRO AB Box 54 SE-523 22 Ulricehamn SWEDEN Tel: [phone] www.iroab.com [e-mail]
LUNA X3, CHRONO X3, XD X3, XD X3 PLUS, HD X3
Operating Instructions
EN
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This section contains important safety information. Read the manual carefully before installing, using or
maintaining the weft feeder.
WARNING
Indicates a possible dangerous situation which could
result in serious injury or damage to the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates a possible dangerous situation which could
result in minor/moderate injury or damage to the unit.
NOTE
Used in order to draw attention to important information,
which facilitates operation or handling.
IRO AB reserve the right to change the contents of the user’s guide and technical specications without prior notication.
Original language instruction
Contents/ Information
Warnings ................................................................................ 3
Technical specifications....................................................... 4-5
Mains connection.................................................................... 6
Operating diagram
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3............................................... 7
Connections power supply/ interface
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3............................................... 8
Connections interface
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3............................................... 9
Operating diagram
XD X3 Plus, HD X3 ...................................................... 10-11
Connections heavy duty power supply
XD X3 Plus, HD X3 ........................................................... 12
Connections heavy duty power supply CAN
XD X3 Plus, HD X3 ........................................................... 13
Connections power supply/ interface.................................... 14
XD-X3................................................................................ 14
Installation
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3........................................ 15-16
Jumpers
XD X3 Plus, HD X3 ........................................................... 17
Speed settings - feeders with mechanical sensors .............. 18
Main parts
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3............................................. 19
XD X3 Plus........................................................................ 20
HD X3................................................................................ 21
S/Z Adjustment ..................................................................... 22
Threading - pneumatic
Luna X3, Chrono X3, XDX3.................................................. 23
Threading - manual
Luna X3, Chrono X3, XD X3, XD X3 Plus......................... 24
Threading - pneumatic and manual
HD X3................................................................................ 25
Sensor adjustment
Luna X3, Chrono X3, XD X3, XD X3 Plus......................... 26
HD X3................................................................................ 27
Tension settings/ Balloon control.......................................... 28
Relaxing ramps
XD X3, XD X3 Plus, HD X3............................................... 29
Tensioners: Brush................................................................. 30
Tensioners: Flex Brake/ Lamella .......................................... 31
Tensioners: Brush/ Flex Brake.............................................. 32
Tensioners: TEC ................................................................... 33
Tensioners: CAT ................................................................... 34
Tensioners: Balloon adjustment............................................ 35
Tensioners: Funnel ............................................................... 36
Assembly instructions
Chrono X3, XD X3, XD X3 Plus, HD X3............................ 37
Maintenance.................................................................... 38-39
Fault finding
Luna X3, Chrono X3, XD X3 ............................................. 40
XD X3 Plus........................................................................ 41
HD X3................................................................................ 42
Declaration of conformity...................................................... 43

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Warnings
WARNING!
• The power supply must be switched off at the mains
before any work is carried out on the feeder, the trans-
former/interface or any other electrical components.
The feeder and the transformer cabinet and cable cov-
ers must be fully assembled before the power supply is
connected.
• The weft feeder ON/OFF-switch DO NOT cut off the main
power supply. Turn off the main switch before any work
is carried out on the electrical circuit.
• The feeder and transformer contain electrical compo-
nents that retain an electric current up to three minutes
after disconnection. DO NOT open or disconnect feeder
or interface, including cables, within this time.
• All work on electrical components must be carried out
by a qualied electrician.
• This product is not intended for use in potentially explo-
sive atmospheres or in zones classied according to
the european directive 94/9/ec. Please contact IRO AB if
products for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere
are required.
• Always turn off the main switch or isolate the
power supply and disconnect the air supply before con-
necting or disconnecting the feeder, the control board
or any of the circuit boards
• Routine checks for damaged or worn parts must be
made before operating this equipment. Any part that
is worn or damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by authorized personnel. To avoid risk of
injury DO NOT operate this equipment if any component
does not appear to be functioning correctly.
• Take necessary precautions to avoid injuries when
interacting with the product. Use suitable respiratory
and eye protection.
• Improper handling at repair, fault nding or similar
may damage the feeder/interface mechanical/electrical
components including cables and connectors. DO NOT
perform measurements on feeder electrical components
and parts. Please contact your local IRO AB service sta-
tion for further information.
CAUTION!
• Caution must be taken in the close vicinity of the feeder
as it contains moving parts that can cause injuries and,
in normal operation, starts without prior warning.
• To comply with C.E. Regulations only replacement parts
approved by IRO AB may be used.
• The feeder is an industrial product and therefore not
approved to use household environments /in residential
areas.
NOTE
• To ensure the selection of the most suitable feeder and associated accessories, it is recommended making
weaving tests with the intended yarns.
• Please dispose of obsolete or unwanted equipment responsibly, taking into consideration any local regulations
regarding the disposal and / or recycling of materials that are applicable.
• All products in this manual may not be available for your market.
• The performance of a tensioner can be affected by various factors connected to the specic yarns being used.
In case of uncertainty it is recommended to carry out a weft insertion test.

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Luna X3 Chrono X3 XD X3
Max 1800 m/min Max 1800 m/min Max 1800 m/min
6.5 kg 8.6 kg 8.6 kg
Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C
RH max 85 % RH max 85 % RH max 85 %
Ø max 5 mm Ø max 5 mm Ø max 5 mm
Max 2,7 mm Max 4 mm Max 4 mm
200 - 575V 400VA 200 - 575V 400VA 200 - 575V 400VA
Max T 10A Max T 10A Max T 10A
3,3 kg 3,3 kg 3,3 kg
1,4 kg 1,4 kg 1,4 kg
A
B
C
D
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1,4 kg 1,4 kg 1,4 kg
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Power Supply/ Interface
Interface
Extension Interface
Power supply via
loom/ weaving machine
Power supply via
loom/ weaving machine
Power supply via
loom/ weaving machine
Power via Power Supply/
Interface connected to
extension plug
Power via Power Supply/
Interface connected to
extension plug
Power via Power Supply/
Interface connected to
extension plug
Sound pressure Lpa 74 dB (A),
Sound power Lwa 88 dB (A)
Sound pressure Lpa 74 dB (A),
Sound power Lwa 88 dB (A)
Sound pressure Lpa 74 dB (A),
Sound power Lwa 88 dB (A)
Input air pressure 5,5 - 7 bar Input air pressure 5,5 - 7 bar Input air pressure 5,5 - 7 bar
Technical Specifications
Fuse
NOTE
Subject to technical modications.
WARNING!
Hearing protection must be worn when operating this equipment.

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XD X3 Plus HD X3
Max 1600 m/min 1600 m/min
11,5 kg 12,8 kg
Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C
RH max 95 % RH max 95 %
Lwa = 83 dB Lwa < 70 dB
Ø max 11 mm Ø max 11 mm
Input air pressure
5,5 - 7 bar
Input air pressure
5,5 - 7 bar
Max 4 mm Max 4 mm
230-575V 1000VA 230-575V 1000VA
Max T 10A Max T 10A
21 kg 21 kg
380-440V 1900VA 380-440V 1900VA
Max T 10A Max T 10A
35 kg 35 kg
Fuse
Fuse
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Technical specifications
NOTE
Subject to technical modications.
WARNING!
Hearing protection must be worn when operating this equipment.
Heavy Duty Power Supply Stand Alone
Heavy Duty Power Supply CAN
Sound pressure Lpa 67,1 dB (A),
Sound power Lwa 79,5 dB (A)
Sound pressure Lpa 67,1 dB (A),
Sound power Lwa 79,5 dB (A)

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Min 4x1,5 mm2
200V - 346V 180V - 380V 50/ 60 Hz
380V - 400V 342V - 440V 50/ 60 Hz
415V - 575V 374V - 632V 50/ 60 Hz
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WARNING!
Turn off the main switch before any work is carried out
on the electrical circuit.
NOTE
Make sure that the cable covers are tight.
The power supply to the feeder must not be disrupted when
the weaving machine stops.
Variations in main voltage.
Nominal Voltage Frequence
Mains supply
Main switch
Emergency stop
Take the Voltage Supply Box out of the packing. Open the
cover and connect the three-phase power cord. (4-wires
cable). Make sure that the earth connection is properly made
The section of each wire cannot be less than 1,5 mm2.
Mains connection
NOTE
Condensation can form on the weft feeder when it is moved from the cold environment of the warehouse
to the warmer environment of the loom room. Make sure that the feeder is dry before switching it on.

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Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3
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Motor
Accessories
Power Supply/
Interface
Feeder 1- 8
Extension Interface
Feeder 9-12
Accessories A-D
Motor control unit
Power Loom communication cable
Operating diagram

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Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3
FB3
FB2
Min 4x1,5 mm2
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NC - normally closed
Common
Stop relay
CAN - INTERFACE
Fuses
Stop relay jumpers
Opto coupler/ stop relay connection
STAND ALONE - INTERFACE
Fuses
Red= 6,3A slow
Blue= 1A slow
Power Supply/ Interface
FB3= 3,15A slow
FB2= 5A slow
Without stop relay signal
Mains connection
NO - normally open
Connections power supply/ interface

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FB1
FB2
J8
J1J2
FB2
FB1
J1 J2
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3
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Interface
Power supplied via loom
Normally open
Open = Communication bus not terminated
Closed = Communication bus terminated
Open = Communication bus not terminated
Closed = Communication bus terminated
Connections interface
FB1= T 5 A
FB2= T 3,15 A
FB1= T 5 A
FB2= T 3,15 A
CAN - INTERFACE
Fuses
Stop relay jumpers Stop relay jumpers
STAND ALONE - INTERFACE
Fuses
J1 + J2 J1 + J2
J8

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XD X3 Plus, HD X3
PE
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Connect the feeders’ cable to the voltage supply box by
following the numeric correspondence to the color selector’s
needles.
NOTE
Feeder working with the weft threaded in the needle
1 must be connected to the position 1 of the voltage
supply box; etc.
Connect the signal cable coming from the voltage supply
box to the loom.
Connect the plug of the 3-phase power cord to the socket
available to the loom panel.
Motor
Terminal board
Accessories
Operating diagram

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HD X3
R S T
PE
1
2
3
4
290 V 24 V
F1-F3
F1
F7-F9
F4-F6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
F3 1-4
5-8
F4
F5 2, 6
4, 8
F6
R S T
PE
F1-F3
290 V 24 V
F1 1, 5
3, 7
F2
XD X3 Plus, HD X3
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HD POWER SUPPLY /
STAND ALONE INTERFACE
HD POWER SUPPLY /
CAN INTERFACE
HD Power Supply
CAN Interface
Feeder 1-4
Transformer
Loom
communication
cable
Main switch
Fuse 1-4
HD stand alone
interface
Feeder 1-8
FeedersFeeders
Transformer
Interface
extension cable
Loom
communication cable
Main switch
Operating diagram

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XD X3 Plus, HD X3
F1 F2 F3
F1 - F3 = 4 A / 500 V
Min 4x1,5 mm2
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Common
Stop relay
Mains connection
Stop relay jumpers
Opto coupler/ stop relay connection
STAND ALONE - INTERFACE
Fuses
Red= 6,3A slow
Blue= 6,3 A slow
Heavy Duty
Power Supply
Stand Alone
STAND ALONE - POWER SUPPLY
Fuses
NO - normally open
Without stop relay signal
NC - normally closed
Connections heavy duty power supply

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XD X3 Plus, HD X3
F1 - F6 = 10 A / 500 V
F7 - F9 = 4 A / 500 V
F10 - F13 = 8 A / 500 V
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9
F10-F13
6,3 A
Min 4x1,5 mm2
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CAN - POWER SUPPLY
Fuses
Heavy Duty Power Supply CAN
CAN - INTERFACE
Fuses
Blue= 6,3A slow
Mains connection
Connections heavy duty power supply CAN

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XD-X3
FB3
FB2
Min 4x1,5 mm2
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NC - normally closed
Common
Stop relay
CAN - INTERFACE
Fuses
Stop relay jumpers
Opto coupler/ stop relay connection
STAND ALONE - INTERFACE
Fuses
Red= 6,3A slow
Blue= 1A slow
Power Supply/ Interface
FB3= 3,15A slow
FB2= 5A slow
Without stop relay signal
Mains connection
NO - normally open
Connections power supply/ interface

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45°45°
45°
45°*
Luna X3, Chrono X3, XD X3 XD X3 Plus, HD X3
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NOTE
Condensation can form on the weft feeder when it is moved from the cold environment of the warehouse
to the warmer environment of the loom room. Make sure that the feeder is dry before switching it on.
CAUTION!
The unit should not be mounted directly on the
weaving machine.
Use a separate oor stand.
NOTE
Feeders’ stand and creel must be connected to the
earth of the loom.
NOTE
Place the creel behind the feeder’s stand avoiding
sharp angles to the yarn path from the creel output
to the feeders.
Feeders with Mechanical sensors must be mounted
within 45° of the horizontal plane.
*Max 15° with low sensor spring force.(see page 26)
Ensure that the mount screws are correctly tightened.
Installation

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Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3
J1
J3
J2
J4
J1
J1
J2
J2
J3
J3
J4
J4
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The feeder is equipped with jumpers on the motor circuit
board that adapt the feeders operation to the characteristics
of the weaving process. (Weaving machine settings have
priority over jumper settings).
Jumpers
Opto sensors Mech. sensors
Yarn store sensor sensitivity- LOW
Yarn store sensor sensitivity- AUTO
Yarn break sensor ltering-
RIGID YARNS
Integrated yarn break sensor- DISABLE
Integrated yarn break sensor- ENABLE
Winding disc positioning-
DISABLE (one way bearing)
Winding disc positioning- ENABLE
Yarn break sensor ltering- NORMAL
Integrated yarn break sensor- DISABLE
Integrated yarn break sensor- ENABLE
Winding disc positioning- DISABLE
(one way bearing)
Winding disc positioning- ENABLE
Pattern in advance- ENABLED Pattern in advance- ENABLED
Pattern in advance- DISABLED Pattern in advance- DISABLED

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XD X3 Plus, HD X3
XD X3 Plus HD X3
J1 -
J1 -
J2 -
J2
-
J3
J3
J4
J4
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The feeder is equipped with jumpers on the motor circuit
board that adapt the feeders operation to the characteristics
of the weaving process. (Weaving machine settings have
priority over jumper settings).
Jumpers
Yarn store sensor sensitivity- LOW
(Normal setting XD X3 Plus)
Yarn store sensor sensitivity- AUTO
Integrated yarn break sensor- DISABLE
Integrated yarn break sensor- ENABLE
Winding disc positioning-
DISABLE (ONE WAY BEARING)
Winding disc positioning-
DISABLE (ONE WAY BEARING)
Winding disc positioning- ENABLE Winding disc positioning- ENABLE
Pattern in advance- ENABLE Pattern in advance- ENABLE
Pattern in advance- DISABLE Pattern in advance- DISABLE
NOTE
Whenever the electronic board or the sen-
sors board are replaced, it is necessary to
carry out the “Automatic sensor calibration
procedure”.

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Luna X3 Chrono X3 XD X3
12341 = 1500 m/min
2 = 1200 m/min
3 = 800 m/min
4 = 500 m/min
1 = 1500 m/min
2 = 1200 m/min
3 = 800 m/min
4 = 500 m/min
1 = 1500 m/min
2 = 1200 m/min
3 = 800 m/min
4 = 500 m/min
XD X3 Plus HD X3
12 3 4
1 = 1600 m/min
2 = 1300 m/min
3 = 1100 m/min
4 = 900 m/min
1 = 1600 m/min
2 = 1300 m/min
3 = 1100 m/min
4 = 900 m/min
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To set the maximum speed rotate the disc to the appropriate position.
NOTE
Normally the switch should be left at posistion 1 since the feeder automatically calculates the speed according to yarn
consumption. However, with very low speeds or wide looms, it could be helpful to reduce the maximum speed in order
to avoid unnecessary acceleration
Speed settings - feeders with mechanical sensors

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MAIN PARTS
CAT
TEC
Luna-X3, Chrono-X3, XD-X3
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NOTE
Do not expose the brush ring holder or the winding disc to external forces as this may cause damage /
deformation.
Do not, for instance, carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder.
Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging / deforming mentioned parts.
Mount
Spool body
Winding disc
Yarn break detector Yarn store sensors
S/Z Switch
ON/OFF Switch
Threading
Indicator
Brush ring holder
adjustment
Adjustment
Tension ring
quick-release
Opto. sensor
Mech sensor
Max speed
(Only Mech. sensor)
Main parts
Brush ring holder

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XD X3 Plus
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Spool body
Winding disc
Yarn break detector Yarn store sensors
Brush ring holder
adjustment
Main parts
NOTE
Do not expose the brush ring holder or the winding disc to external forces as this may cause damage / deformation.
Do not, for instance, carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder.
Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging / deforming mentioned parts.
Brush ring holder
Half threading
S/Z Switch
ON/OFF Switch
Indicator
Max speed