Loepfe YARNMASTER 1N1 User manual

YARNMASTER ®1N1 / 3N1
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Instruction Manual
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Loepfe Brothers Ltd.
Kastellstrasse 10
P. O. Box 582
8623 Wetzikon / Switzerland
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet www.loepfe.com
YarnMaster®is a registered trademark of LOEPFE Brothers
Ltd. for Switzerland and other countries.
All further company and product names are trading names or
registered trademarks of the relative companies.
The content of this Operating Instruction is protected by cop-
yright. All rights reserved. No part of this may be reproduced
in whatever form (by printing, photocopying, microfilm or oth-
er) without a written grant of LOEPFE Brothers Ltd., nor may
it be processed or distributed by any electronic mean.
Copyright©2012 LOEPFE Brothers Ltd., Switzerland
08. 2013 / Version 1.0.0

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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
General Information 7
Norms and Regulations 7
Instruction Manual 7
Liability 7
Safety Information 8
Warnings 8
General Safety Instructions 9
Yarn Clearing (General) 11
Definition of Yarn Faults 11
Yarn Fault Classification 13
Yarn Clearing 14
Foreign Matter (F) 15
Synthetic Foreign Matter (P) 15
Imperfections 15
Yarn Irregularities 15
Moiré 15
YarnMaster 1N1 / 3N1 16
Functional Range 16
Operating 17
Central Unit SCU 17
User Interface 17
Machine Overview 19
User Password 19
Data Entry 19
Settings Clearer Parameter / Start 20
Yarn Quality (Q) – 1N1/ 3N1 20
Lock Functions – 1N1 / 3N1 20
Foreign Matter (F) – only 3N1 21
Polypropylene (P) – only 3N1 21
Production, Lot Change 22
Light Tree 22
Styles 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Machine Data 24
Status > Overview 24
Status > Clearer Data 25
Q-Pack 27
Hitlist 28
Exceptions 29
Reports 30
Base Setup 31
User Interface 31
System 31
Shifts 31
Checks and Maintenance 32
USB 32
Q-Sensor LED 34
Cleaning 35
Index Data Explanation 35
Spare Part Numbers 36
Replacements of Sensor and SE-Board 36
Diagnostics 36
Service 39
Machine Configuration 39
Versions 39
Snapshot 39
Technical Data (Changes reserved) 40
Parameter Settings 41

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Norms and Regulations
The LOEPFE YarnMaster®1N1 / 3N1 yarn clearing system
is a product which has been inspected for technical safety.
It complies with the following directives:
2006 / 42 / EC Machinery Directive
2006 / 95 / EC Low Voltage Directive
2004 / 108 / EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Instruction Manual
To prevent faults and operating errors, we recommend to
carefully read this Instruction Manual and to carefully follow
the instructions given.
The screen representations in this manual
serve as illustration only. They should not be
used as setting examples!
A copy of this Instruction Manual must be kept easily acces-
sible near the machine.
Liability
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage caused by:
Noncompliance with the safety, operating and mainte-
nance instructions contained in this Manual.
The use of spare parts / non-OEM parts / conversion parts
not supplied by us.
Unauthorized conversion and modification of the yarn
clearer.
Normal wear.
General Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings
In these instruction, safety information is marked with
symbols and signal words which point out the extent of
the hazard.
The safety information has to be strictly observed to prevent
accidents, personal injuries and damage to property.
Symbols
General hazard
Electrical hazard
Burn hazard
Flammable
Electrostatic-sensitive device
Property damage
Signal Words
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which could result in death or serious injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which may result in minor or moderate injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which may result in damage to property.
Tips and Hints
Useful tips and recommendations
Safety Information
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Instructions
Risk of fatal injury from electric current!
Only perform maintenance work on electric components
when these are switched off, disconnected from the mains
and potential-free.
DANGER
Risk of contamination, overheating, spark interfer-
ence, fire!
This yarn clearing installation must only be operated
with the covers closed.
CAUTION
NOTICE:
Do not open any sensing head.
Improper operation of the equipment could cause
hazards!
This yarn clearing equipment must only be installed,
commissioned and operated by authorized and trained
personnel.
CAUTION
Electronic components and assemblies (printed cir-
cuit boards) are endangered by electrostatic charges!
Beware of touching the soldered connectors, pin contacts,
printed circuits or electronic components before they have
been discharged statically. Hold the units at the periphery
only.
NOTICE