Twine TS-1800 User manual

TS-1800 User Guide, Second
Generation
Revision 1.3 Rev 2
June, 2021
Twine Solutions Ltd
www.twine-s.com
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Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................... 3
1.1 About the TS-1800................................................................................3
1.2 Contacting Twine Support ....................................................................3
1.3 System Specifications ...........................................................................4
1.4 Terms and Abbreviations......................................................................4
1.5 Supported Color Spaces........................................................................5
1.6 Supported Ink .......................................................................................5
1.7 Supported Thread Types.......................................................................5
1.8 TS-1800 Parts Overview........................................................................6
1.9 Safety Considerations...........................................................................7
2Operating the TS-1800............................................................................ 9
2.1 TS-1800 Operating Panel Button Definition and Functionality ............9
2.2 Powering Up and Down......................................................................10
2.3 Loading the TS-1800 with Ink or Lubricant.........................................13
2.4 Handling Waste...................................................................................21
2.5 Lubricant Filling...................................................................................23
2.6 Thread Loading steps..........................................................................25
2.7 Inserting a New Collecting Cone.........................................................33
2.8 Replacing the Thread..........................................................................35
2.9 Releasing the Current Collecting Cone...............................................40
3Managing Jobs.......................................................................................42
3.1 Home Screen.......................................................................................42
3.2 Creating a New Job.............................................................................46
3.3 Managing and Editing an Existing Job ................................................56
3.4 Events .................................................................................................58
3.5 Settings ...............................................................................................60
3.6 Storage................................................................................................64
4Update..................................................................................................65
5Maintenance.........................................................................................66
5.1 Cleaning the Dyeing Head V Groove:..................................................68
5.2 Cleaning the Dryer Inner Mesh Filters................................................70
5.3 Cleaning the Dyeing Head...................................................................73
5.4 Resetting Thread Loading...................................................................73
5.5 Operators Guides and Machine Counters ..........................................73
5.6 Cleaning the Lubrication Tunnel.........................................................74
5.7 Replacing the Carbon Filter ................................................................74
5.8 Preventive Maintenance (PM) Table..................................................77
5.9 View Built in Test (BIT) Results ...........................................................78
5.10 Collecting Cone not in place error......................................................78
6Appendix A –Safety Issues .....................................................................80
6.1 Electrical Specifications: .....................................................................80
6.2 Inputs and out Outputs.......................................................................80
6.3 System environmental conditions:.....................................................80
6.4 Safety Hazards ....................................................................................80

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1Introduction
1.1 About the TS-1800
Twine’s TS-1800 is a unique and revolutionary textile coloring solution offering on-demand
Digital Thread Dyeing capabilities. You can set the TS-1800 to dye a single color, multiple
colors, or gradient colors, as needed for your particular coloring job. The TS-1800 supports
multiple types of raw or standard white polyester thread for the sewing, knitting, embroidery
and other sectors of the textile industry.
Figure 1 The TS-1800 thread dying machine
1.2 Contacting Twine Support
In case of any technical question or problem, contact your Twine representative.
For contact details, see https://twine-s.com/contact/contact-us/.

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1.3 System Specifications
The following are the System Specifications for the TS-1800:
Parameter
Specification
Definition
Digital Thread Dyeing System
Dye Technology
DST™
Ink
Twine Digital Ink™ (TDI)
Certification
OEKO-TEX® and Intertek
Pre & Post Treatment
Integrated
Yarn Loading System
Automatic loading system
Yarn Winding System
Integrated winder
Yarn Fiber Type
Polyester
Operator Interfaces
Industrial grade touch screen
Network
Wi-Fi
Remote Support
Secured connection
1.4 Terms and Abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this document:
Term / Abbreviation
Definition
BIT
Built-In Test
Coats
The Coats catalog colors
Color space
System for defining colors
EMO
Emergency off button
GUI
Graphical User Interface
LAB
The “CIELAB” color space
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
N/A
Not Applicable
PPC
Panel PC
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification
RGB
The “Red, Green, Blue” color model
RML
Recommended Media List
TGU
Thread Guiding Unit
Job Factor
Percentage of thread added to a job to allow for a certain amount of
spare thread

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Term / Abbreviation
Definition
Color Proofing
Method of checking and approving colors by dyeing a small sample of
each color before dyeing the whole job
Unit
The amount of thread needed to make one complete item
1.5 Supported Color Spaces
Use Twine’s Digital dye-to-match technology to select from an almost unlimited color gamut.
You can dye a solid color or color gradients in single or multiple segments. The TS-1800
enables you to easily program thread length, sequence, and more.
TS-1800 currently supports colors from the following color spaces:
•Twine
•Coats
•LAB
•RGB
1.6 Supported Ink
The TS-1800 supports Twine’s proprietary TDITM ink cartridges only. It automatically checks
that the ink cartridge inserted is authentic. If the cartridge is not authentic, it will not
proceed with the dyeing process.
Use only Twine TDITM ink cartridges. Attempting to use a non-Twine TDITM ink
cartridge might cause damage to the machine and could result in degraded
performance.
1.7 Supported Thread Types
Since the TS-1800 supports many types of threads and thread thicknesses, it can be used to
dye thread for sewing, embroidery, and knitting applications. A list of supported threads can
be found in the Recommended Media List (RML).

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1.8 TS-1800 Parts Overview
The following tables describe the different parts of the TS-1800, as shown in the diagrams.
Figure 2 TS-1800 parts front view
Part
Description
1
PPC
2
Dryer Cover
3
Cartridge Cover
4
Thread Feeding Unit
5
Front Service Cover
6
Electrical cabinet Cover
7
Thread Winding Unit
8
Emergency Button
9
Thread Groove
10
TS-1800 operating panel (Power / Thread jogging / Thread loading / USB port)
11
Operating Panel Cover

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Figure 3 TS-1800 parts rear view
Part
Description
12
AC Power socket
13
AC Power Switch
14
AC Power cable with Plug
1.9 Safety Considerations
Do not start using the TS-1800 or attempt to perform any service or maintenance
action before carefully reading through this section.
1.9.1 Disclaimer
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To ensure that the TS-1800 is used for the purpose it was intended (see section
1.9.2 “Designated Purpose”)
To ensure that all Twine instructions and guides are carefully and accurately
followed
Twine assumes no responsibility:
If the TS-1800 is used for any purpose other than that for which it is intended
If Twine instructions and guidelines are not carefully and accurately followed
1.9.2 Designated Purpose
The TS-1800 is deemed to be used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with
its product documentation and within its performance limits.

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It is essential that only trained personnel be allowed to use this system because of the
technical skills and fair level of English comprehension required.
1.9.3 Regulations
To prevent accidents while operating the system, observe all applicable local and national
safety rules and regulations.
1.9.4 Safety Notice Definitions
The following table describes the safety labels used throughout the TS-1800 documentation.
Notice
Definition
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which might result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which can result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a situation where incorrect operation of the system can result
in damage to the product. The label ATTENTION is used synonymously.
Indicates information related to proper use of the system.
Note
A description of specific product hazards can be found in Appendix A –Safety .

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2Operating the TS-1800
Operating the TS-1800 and preparing it for dyeing involves the following main steps:
1. Powering it up and down. (Section 2.2.1 “Powering Up and Down”)
2. Loading ink. (Section 2.3 “Loading the TS-1800 with Ink or Lubricant”).
3. Handling the Waste. (Section 2.4 “Handling Waste”)
4. Loading the thread. (Section 2.5 “Lubricant Filling”)
5. Replacing a cone (Section 2.7 “Inserting a New Collecting Cone”)
2.1 TS-1800 Operating Panel Button Definition and Functionality
2.1.1 Definition
The TS-1800 panel buttons are defined in Figure 4.
Figure 4 TS-1800 panel buttons
Not
active

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2.1.2 Functionality
The functionality of each of the TS-1800 panel buttons is summarized in the tables below.
2.1.2.1 Power Button
Function
Description
Method
Button Light
Indication
Power up
Powering up the
system
Short press
Blue
Power down
Safe powering down
sequence
Long press (5 seconds)
No light
Standby
Switch to standby
mode
N/A
Blinking Blue
Wake up from standby
Switch to normal
system operation
Short press
Blue
2.1.2.2 Thread Jogging Button
Function
Description
Method
Button Light Indication
Thread Jog
Thread is Jogging
Press and hold
Blinking Blue
Thread jog locked
Thread is Jogging
without pressing
the button
Long Press (5 sec)
Blinking Blue
Jog function disabled
Function is
disabled when
system is running
Button is disabled
while job is running
Off
2.2 Powering Up and Down
2.2.1 Powering Up
To power up the TS-1800:
1. Make sure that the power cable is connected to the machine power inlet and to the wall
outlet.
2. On the machine panel, press the Power button.

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Figure 5 Power button
The TS-1800 powers up and performs its startup procedures.
When it has completed its startup procedure successfully, the green ready to dye icon will
appear on the upper right side of the PPC screen.
Figure 6 Ready to dye

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2.2.2 Powering Down
During normal operation there is no need to power down the system. The TS-1800 enters
standby mode when not in use. However, it is necessary to power down the system during
routine maintenance in order to replace or clean parts.
Note that after powering down the system, it can take up to 30 minutes for the
machine to cool down to a temperature suitable for working on the machine.
There are several ways to power down the TS-1800.
From the front panel
Press the Power button (see Figure 5 )and hold for approximately five seconds until
the blue light turns off.
From the main menu of the PPC
Tap the Power button at the bottom of the main menu and select Turn Off to power
down .
This process takes approximately 45 minutes.
Figure 7 Turning off the machine from the PPC
Selecting Restart from the PPC screen will restart the PPC only. You cannot
restart the system from the PPC.

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The Emergency Button (EMO)
The EMO button is a safety mechanism used to shut off the machine in an
emergency situation when it cannot be shut down in the usual manner. It is not safe
to use for routine shutdown.
Do not use the EMO button for routine power down. Only use the EMO button in
an emergency situation.
2.3 Loading the TS-1800 with Ink or Lubricant
Note
Although “Lubricant” is not an ink color, it is loaded in the same way as ink and
is therefore included in this section.
You can load the following TDITM ink cartridges:
Cyan (C)
Magenta (M)
Yellow (Y)
Black (K)
Transparent Ink (TI)
Lubricant (L)
Cleaner (CL)
Load ink in the following situations:
Before using the TS-1800 for the first time.
When the PPC displays a low ink level.
The procedure for loading ink cartridges is the same for all of the above-mentioned
cartridges.
WARNING
Handle cartridges with care and avoid situations that can damage them!
2.3.1 Preliminary Steps
1. To determine if the machine needs ink, check the PPC. If the following message is
displayed at the top of the PPC, load the indicated ink color:

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Figure 8 Low ink message
Note
You can also check the status of the ink level in the maintenance/diagnostics screen
on the PPC.
If the TS-1800 is currently in operation, you must make sure that waste emptying is
not in process. If the TS-1800 is not currently operating, skip to Step 2.3.2 below.
2. Determine if waste emptying is in process by checking the PPC. If the first message
below is shown, wait until the second message appears.
Waste Emptying in Process
Do not open cartridge cover.
Waste Emptying Completed.
Replace with empty cartridge.
Never open the cartridge cover while waste emptying is in process!
2.3.2 Loading an Ink Cartridge
To load an ink cartridge, do the following:
1. Open the Cartridge cover.

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The following message displays:
Cartridge Cover Open
2. If there is an ink cartridge in the slot, remove it.
If there is an empty waste cartridge slot available, you can insert the empty ink cartridge
you removed into the waste cartridge slot. To do so, see step 6 below.
3. Insert a full ink cartridge into the upper ink loading cartridge slot as shown.
The cartridge must be oriented correctly to be inserted. Do not force the cartridge
into the slot. This might damage the cartridge.
Figure 9 Loading an ink cartridge
Make sure that the cartridge locks into place. You will hear a click as the latch locks.
When properly inserted, the LED indicator to the left of the ink cartridge will be on and
steady.

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Figure 10 Ink cartridge loaded
4. Close the cartridge cover.
The TS-1800 automatically checks that you have inserted the correct cartridge.
Ink loading begins automatically and a progress bar appears on the PPC screen.
The ink filling process takes up to 10 minutes; lubricant filling takes up to 1.5 hours.
When the process is complete the LED indicator will blink very fast. This indicates that
the cartridge is now empty and can be removed. The following message is displayed:
Ink Loading Complete
Remove Empty Ink Cartridge
5. Open the cartridge cover and remove the empty ink cartridge.
The LED indicator turns off.

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6. Remove the stopper from the waste filling opening on the underside of the empty ink
cartridge, as shown.
Figure 11 Stopper location
Figure 12 Removing the stopper

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7. On top of the ink cartridge, cut through the perforated stopper hole cover, as shown.
Figure 13 Removing the paper stopper hole cover
8. Insert the stopper into its allocated position at the top of the empty ink cartridge, as
shown.
Figure 14 Inserting the stopper in the hole
Figure 15 Stopper in position

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Note
The Waste slot must remain empty until you receive a pop up a message saying
to insert Waste cartridge
The Waste icon on the Current Status section of the Maintenance screen should show a
dotted gray outline when there is no waste cartridge inserted (Figure 16).
Figure 16 Waste Cartridge icon
9. When the message appears saying to insert the Waste cartridge, insert the cartridge into
an available slot. If no empty slot is available, store the empty ink cartridge in the
allocated cabinet.
Figure 17 Empty ink cartridge moved to a waste catridge slot

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Figure 18 Slide waste cartridge into slot
Figure 19 Empty waste cartridge inserted. Blue LED is ON.
10. Close the cartridge cover.