USTER HVI1000 User manual

Version: 3.1.3.2
Date: May 2008
Part Number: 255-450-01210
English
USTER® HVI 1000
Instruction Manual
HIGH VOLUME FIBER TEST SYSTEM

Uster Technologies, Inc.
Software License Agreement
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Instrument Warranty
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damage of this sort. Failure to supply specified electrical and air requirements will void the warranty.
The warranty period is 12 months from the date the instrument is installed at the purchaser’s site, or 18
months from the date the instrument is shipped from the Uster Technologies, Inc. factory.
Further, Uster Technologies, Inc. will replace externally undamaged glass electrodes, measuring cells, and
electron tubes within 6 months of delivery if test results reveal manufacturing faults or insufficient life.
Upon written request of the purchaser within the warranty period, we will repair or replace (at our
discretion) any instrument or part that fails in normal use as a result of improper design, faulty materials, or
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particular for damages or for cancellation of the contract.
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claims arising under the guarantee in writing before expiry of the warranty period.
Excluded from the warranty are defects and losses resulting from improper storage, natural wear, improper
maintenance, failure to observe the operating instructions, excessive loading, the user of unsuitable media,
the influence of chemical or electrolytic action, unsatisfactory building or erection and commissioning work
not undertaken by Uster Technologies, Inc., or other reasons beyond our control.
The vendor’s liability shall cease if the purchaser or a third party undertakes changes or repairs to the goods
without the written consent of Uster Technologies, Inc., or if such goods are resold by the purchaser to a
third party without an agreement from the Uster Technologies, Inc.
For materials or goods supplied by third parties, the Uster accepts liability only to the extent of the
guarantees provided by such third parties.
REMEDY FOR REPLACEMENT: At Uster Technologies, Inc.'s option, the software will be replaced or the
price refunded if there is a defect. This warranty is void if the failure of the software occurs due to abuse or
misapplication. Replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period
or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.
GENERAL TERMS: This license agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, USA.
COPYRIGHT: Uster Technologies, Inc. is the owner of the programs and documentation. U.S. Copyright
laws apply. You must treat this software and its documentation as any other copyrighted material.
By using the software, you acknowledge that you have read this agreement, understand it and agree to be
bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the
agreement between you and Uster Technologies, Inc. and supersedes any earlier proposal or prior
arrangement, whether oral or written, and any communications between us relative to the subject matter of
this agreement.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................1-1
1OVERVIEW...............................................................................1-1
2EQUIPMENT..............................................................................1-2
2.1 Monitor........................................................................1-2
2.2 Balance .......................................................................1-3
3SYSTEM MODULES......................................................................1-3
3.1 Length/Strength Module.................................................1-4
3.2 Micronaire Module........................................................1-5
3.3 Color and Trash Modules ...............................................1-6
4SOFTWARE FEATURES ..................................................................1-7
4.1 Error Messages .............................................................1-7
5VISUAL CUES USED IN THIS MANUAL...............................................1-7
6SAFETY ...................................................................................1-8
6.1 Safety Labels ................................................................1-8
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................2-1
1OVERVIEW...............................................................................2-1
1.1 Moving the Instrument ....................................................2-2
2ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................2-3
3REQUIRED LABORATORY CONDITIONS ..............................................2-3
4AIR REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................2-4
5FLOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS........................................................2-5
6SAMPLE EJECTION CHUTE .............................................................2-7
7CONNECTIONS.........................................................................2-7
8UPS REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................2-9
9POWER-UP.............................................................................2-10
10 POWER-DOWN.....................................................................2-10
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM STARTUP........................................3-1
1OVERVIEW...............................................................................3-1
2MAIN MENU ............................................................................3-1
2.1 Menu Bar.....................................................................3-2
2.1.1 File........................................................................3-2
2.1.2 Actions ..................................................................3-3
2.1.3 View......................................................................3-7

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2.1.4 Help/About............................................................3-7
2.2 Toolbar ........................................................................3-8
2.3 ID Bar..........................................................................3-8
2.4 Action Area..................................................................3-8
3SOFTWARE...............................................................................3-9
3.1 Configuration .............................................................3-10
3.2 Calibration .................................................................3-11
3.3 System Testing ............................................................3-12
3.4 Module Testing ...........................................................3-12
3.5 Report Launcher ..........................................................3-13
3.5.1 View Reports ........................................................3-13
3.6 Bale Manager.............................................................3-14
3.7 Diagnostics.................................................................3-14
3.8 Shutdown Testing ........................................................3-15
3.9 Exit............................................................................3-15
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURATION........................................4-1
1OVERVIEW...............................................................................4-1
2TEST SETUP...............................................................................4-2
2.1 Length/Strength Options ................................................4-3
2.2 Edit Supervisor Password................................................4-3
2.3 Defaults........................................................................4-4
2.4 Host Communications ....................................................4-4
2.5 Test Mode(s) to Use .......................................................4-5
2.5.1 Mode 1 .................................................................4-5
2.5.2 Mode 2 .................................................................4-5
2.5.3 Mode 3 .................................................................4-6
2.5.4 Mode 4 .................................................................4-6
3LOT LIMITS................................................................................4-7
3.1 Selecting Lot Limits.........................................................4-8
3.1.1 New Lot Limits.........................................................4-8
3.2 Data Display.................................................................4-9
4SIDE LIMITS...............................................................................4-9
4.1 Tolerance Values to Use ...............................................4-10
4.2 Data Display...............................................................4-10
5HVI OFFSETS..........................................................................4-11
6DIAGNOSTICS LOG...................................................................4-12
7REPORT SETUP .........................................................................4-13
8DATA ALARMS ........................................................................4-14

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CHAPTER 5 CALIBRATION .............................................5-1
1OVERVIEW...............................................................................5-1
1.1 Module Calibration .......................................................5-2
2CALIBRATION MAIN MENU...........................................................5-5
2.1 Password Protection.......................................................5-6
3LENGTH/STRENGTH CALIBRATION ..................................................5-7
3.1 L/S Cotton Calibration ...................................................5-7
3.1.1 Setup L/S Calibration Tolerances ..............................5-7
3.1.2 Setup L/S Calibration References ..............................5-9
3.1.3 Check Calibration .................................................5-10
3.1.4 Cotton Calibration.................................................5-11
3.2 View Calibration Results...............................................5-15
4MICRONAIRE CALIBRATION .........................................................5-16
4.1 Setup Calibration Tolerances ........................................5-17
4.2 Setup Calibration References ........................................5-17
4.3 Check Calibration .......................................................5-18
4.3.1 View Calibration Results.........................................5-20
5COLOR AND TRASH CALIBRATION .................................................5-20
5.1 Color Tiles Calibration .................................................5-21
5.1.1 Setup Tolerances...................................................5-21
5.1.2 Setup References...................................................5-22
5.1.3 Check Calibration .................................................5-23
5.1.4 View Calibration Results.........................................5-25
5.2 Trash Tile Calibration...................................................5-26
5.2.1 Setup Tolerances...................................................5-26
5.2.2 Setup References...................................................5-27
5.2.3 Check Calibration .................................................5-28
5.2.4 View Calibration Results.........................................5-30
CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM TESTING.........................................6-1
1OVERVIEW...............................................................................6-1
2SYSTEM TESTING MENU...............................................................6-1
3TESTING MODES........................................................................6-3
4TESTING SCREENS ......................................................................6-3
4.1 Bale Result List...............................................................6-3
4.2 Items Displayed.............................................................6-3
4.3 Reject NEP ...................................................................6-5
4.4 Report..........................................................................6-5
4.5 Color Coding ...............................................................6-5

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4.5.1 Background Color ...................................................6-6
4.5.2 Numeric Text ..........................................................6-7
5MODE 1TESTING SCREEN............................................................6-8
5.1 Mode 1 Testing Sequence ..............................................6-9
5.2 Retesting ....................................................................6-11
6MODE 2TESTING SCREEN..........................................................6-12
6.1 Mode 2 Testing Sequence ............................................6-13
6.2 Retesting ....................................................................6-14
7MODE 3TESTING SCREEN..........................................................6-16
7.1 Mode 3 Testing Sequence ............................................6-17
7.2 Retesting ....................................................................6-18
8MODE 4TESTING SCREEN..........................................................6-20
8.1 Mode 4 Testing Sequence ............................................6-21
8.2 Retesting ....................................................................6-23
9SAMPLE TESTING PROCEDURES .....................................................6-24
9.1 Bale ID.......................................................................6-24
9.2 Micronaire .................................................................6-25
9.3 L/S, Uniformity, Elongation...........................................6-26
9.4 Color/Trash................................................................6-27
10 EXIT TESTING........................................................................6-28
CHAPTER 7 MODULE TESTING .......................................7-1
1LENGTH/STRENGTH MODULE TESTING.............................................7-3
1.1 LS Module Testing Procedure ..........................................7-4
1.2 Reject Repetition............................................................7-4
1.3 Report..........................................................................7-5
2MICRONAIRE MODULE TESTING .....................................................7-6
2.1 MIC Module Testing Procedure .......................................7-7
2.2 Reject Repetition............................................................7-7
2.3 Report..........................................................................7-8
3COLOR/TRASH MODULE TESTING...................................................7-9
3.1 Color Hand Movement...................................................7-9
3.2 C/T Module Testing Procedure......................................7-10
3.3 Reject Repetition..........................................................7-10
3.4 Report........................................................................7-11
4NEP COUNT...........................................................................7-12
4.1 Reject Repetition..........................................................7-12
4.2 Report........................................................................7-13
4.3 Exit............................................................................7-13
5ULTRA-VIOLET (UV)...................................................................7-13

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5.1 Report........................................................................7-14
5.2 Exit............................................................................7-14
CHAPTER 8 DIAGNOSTICS.............................................8-1
1PURPOSE .................................................................................8-1
2DIAGNOSTICS MENU ..................................................................8-2
3DIAGNOSTICS/HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................8-3
3.1 BaleID BCR...................................................................8-3
3.2 Color Head ..................................................................8-4
3.2.1 Find Trash ..............................................................8-5
3.2.2 Load Image ............................................................8-5
3.2.3 Save Image ............................................................8-5
3.2.4 View Trash Settings .................................................8-5
3.2.5 Warm Up Color Head .............................................8-6
3.2.6 Exit........................................................................8-6
3.3 Optics Zero ..................................................................8-7
3.4 Mic Air/Chamber Setup.................................................8-8
3.4.1 Mic Air Setup .........................................................8-9
3.4.2 Mic Chamber Setup.................................................8-9
3.5 Check Control Boards ..................................................8-10
3.5.1 Mic Control Board.................................................8-10
3.6 L/S Control Board .......................................................8-13
3.6.1 Digital Inputs ........................................................8-13
3.6.2 Digital Outputs......................................................8-14
3.7 Moisture Control Board (M1000) ..................................8-15
3.7.1 Tare Moisture Channels .........................................8-16
3.7.2 Moisture Channel Tests ..........................................8-16
3.8 Moisture Control Board (M700) ....................................8-17
3.8.1 Tare Moisture Channels .........................................8-17
3.8.2 Moisture Channel Tests ..........................................8-18
3.9 Check Motors .............................................................8-19
3.9.1 Track Motor (M1000) ............................................8-19
3.9.2 Track Motor (M700) ..............................................8-21
3.9.3 Brush Motor..........................................................8-23
3.9.4 Length Motor (M1000)...........................................8-25
3.9.5 Length Motor (M700).............................................8-27
3.9.6 LS Comb (M1000) ................................................8-29
3.9.7 LS Comb (M700) ..................................................8-31
3.9.8 Drum Motor..........................................................8-33
3.9.9 Strength Motor......................................................8-35

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3.10 Update Firmware ........................................................8-37
CHAPTER 9 REPORT LAUNCHER.....................................9-1
1MAIN MENU ............................................................................9-1
1.1 Menu Bar.....................................................................9-2
1.2 Toolbar ........................................................................9-3
1.3 Favorites Bar.................................................................9-3
1.3.1 Configure Your Favorites..........................................9-4
1.4 Viewing Area ...............................................................9-5
1.4.1 Report Navigation...................................................9-6
2REPORT LAUNCHER SETUP .............................................................9-6
2.1 Language .....................................................................9-7
2.2 Set Default Folder ..........................................................9-7
2.3 Set Database Connection ...............................................9-7
2.4 Setup Printer .................................................................9-8
3REPORT FUNCTIONALITY ...............................................................9-8
3.1 Open and View Report ..................................................9-9
3.2 Close the Current Report ..............................................9-10
4PRE-CONFIGURED REPORTS .........................................................9-11
CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE .........................................10-1
1DAILY MAINTENANCE ...............................................................10-1
2CLEANING THE SYSTEM .............................................................10-1
3LINT/WASTE BOX MAINTENANCE................................................10-2
4CALIBRATION TILES ...................................................................10-3
4.1 Cleaning Calibration Tiles ............................................10-4
5SERVICE ................................................................................10-5
CHAPTER 11 GLOSSARY ...............................................11-1
CHAPTER 12 APPENDIX ................................................12-1
1HOST COMMUNICATIONS..........................................................12-1
1.1 Spectrum Support ........................................................12-1
1.2 Transmission Interaction ...............................................12-1
1.3 Record Structure..........................................................12-2
1.4 Universal Record Header Format ...................................12-4
1.5 Record Body-Type Formats............................................12-5
1.5.1 Length/Strength ....................................................12-5
1.5.2 Micronaire ...........................................................12-6
1.5.3 Color & Trash .......................................................12-7

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1.5.4 SCI......................................................................12-8
1.5.5 Maturity ...............................................................12-8
1.5.6 Moisture...............................................................12-9
1.5.7 NEP Count .........................................................12-10
1.6 HVI 1000 Record Structure.........................................12-10
1.6.1 HVI 1000 Summary Format ..................................12-11
1.6.2 HVI 1000 Nep Record Format ..............................12-14
1.6.3 HVI 1000 Example Records..................................12-15
2ERRORS...............................................................................12-16
2.1 Error Code ...............................................................12-16
2.2 Control Board ...........................................................12-17
2.3 Message Box............................................................12-17
2.4 Options for Recovery .................................................12-17
3ERROR MESSAGES..................................................................12-18
CHAPTER 13 INDEX ......................................................13-1
Figure List
Section 2
FIGURE 2-1: HVI 1000 MOVING DIAGRAM ........................................2-2
FIGURE 2-2: M1000 L-SHAPED CONFIGURATION..................................2-5
FIGURE 2-3: M700 L-SHAPED CONFIGURATION ...................................2-6
Section 3
FIGURE 3-1: MAIN MENU ...............................................................3-2
FIGURE 3-2: VIEW LOG ..................................................................3-4
FIGURE 3-3: EXPORT DATA ..............................................................3-5
FIGURE 3-4: DELETE DATA ...............................................................3-6
FIGURE 3-5: HELP/ABOUT...............................................................3-7
FIGURE 3-6: TOOLBAR....................................................................3-8
FIGURE 3-7: ID BAR ......................................................................3-8
FIGURE 3-8: REPORT SELECTION......................................................3-13
Section 4
FIGURE 4-1: TEST SETUP CONFIGURATION ............................................4-2

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FIGURE 4-2: PASSWORD CONFIGURATION ..........................................4-3
FIGURE 4-3: HOST COMMUNICATIONS...............................................4-4
FIGURE 4-4: LOT LIMITS MENU..........................................................4-7
FIGURE 4-5: LOT LIMIT SELECTIONS ....................................................4-8
FIGURE 4-6: DATA DISPLAY..............................................................4-9
FIGURE 4-7: SIDE LIMITS..................................................................4-9
FIGURE 4-8: HVI OFFSETS MENU....................................................4-11
FIGURE 4-9: DIAGNOSTICS LOG .....................................................4-12
FIGURE 4-10: REPORT SETUP..........................................................4-13
FIGURE 4-11: DATA ALARMS .........................................................4-14
Section 5
FIGURE 5-1: CALIBRATION MAIN MENU..............................................5-5
FIGURE 5-2: PASSWORD ENTRY WINDOW ..........................................5-6
FIGURE 5-3: L/S CALIBRATION TOLERANCES ........................................5-8
FIGURE 5-4: SETUP L/S CALIBRATION REFERENCES .................................5-9
FIGURE 5-5 L/S CHECK CALIBRATION MENU ......................................5-10
FIGURE 5-6: L/S CALIBRATION EDIT RESULTS ......................................5-15
FIGURE 5-7 CALIBRATION MAIN MENU .............................................5-16
FIGURE 5-8: SETUP REFERENCES ......................................................5-17
FIGURE 5-9: MICRONAIRE CALIBRATION SCREEN .................................5-18
FIGURE 5-10: MICRONAIRE CHAMBER AND DOOR SENSOR....................5-19
FIGURE 5-11: VIEW MIC CALIBRATION RESULTS ..................................5-20
FIGURE 5-12: CALIBRATION MAIN MENU..........................................5-21
FIGURE 5-13: SETUP COLOR TILE TOLERANCES ....................................5-21
FIGURE 5-14: SETUP COLOR TILE REFERENCES.....................................5-22
FIGURE 5-15: COLOR TILE CALIBRATION SCREEN .................................5-23
FIGURE 5-16: VIEW COLOR CALIBRATION RESULTS...............................5-25
FIGURE 5-17: SETUP TRASH TILE TOLERANCES .....................................5-26
FIGURE 5-18: SETUP TRASH TILE REFERENCES ......................................5-27
FIGURE 5-19: TRASH TILE CALIBRATION SCREEN ..................................5-28
FIGURE 5-20: PREVIEW IMAGE .......................................................5-29
FIGURE 5-21: EDIT TRASH CALIBRATION RESULTS .................................5-30
Section 6
FIGURE 6-1: SYSTEM TESTING MENU..................................................6-1
FIGURE 6-2: BALE RESULT LIST...........................................................6-3
FIGURE 6-3: SYSTEM TESTING SCREEN –MODE 1..................................6-8
FIGURE 6-4: SYSTEM TESTING SCREEN –MODE 2................................6-12

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FIGURE 6-5: SYSTEM TESTING SCREEN –MODE 3................................6-16
FIGURE 6-6: SYSTEM TESTING SCREEN –MODE 4................................6-20
Section 7
FIGURE 7-1: MODULE TEST SELECTION SCREEN .....................................7-2
FIGURE 7-2: LS MODULE TESTING SCREEN...........................................7-3
FIGURE 7-3: LS REPORT SELECTION ....................................................7-5
FIGURE 7-4: MIC MODULE TESTING SCREEN........................................7-6
FIGURE 7-5: MIC REPORT SELECTION .................................................7-8
FIGURE 7-6: COLOR/TRASH MODULE TESTING......................................7-9
FIGURE 7-7: COLOR/TRASH REPORT SELECTION ..................................7-11
FIGURE 7-8: NEP COUNT SCREEN...................................................7-12
FIGURE 7-9: UV SCREEN ..............................................................7-13
Section 8
FIGURE 8-1: DIAGNOSTICS ICON ......................................................8-1
FIGURE 8-2: DIAGNOSTICS MENU.....................................................8-2
FIGURE 8-3: BALE ID BCR SCREEN ....................................................8-3
FIGURE 8-4: COLOR HEAD SCREEN....................................................8-4
FIGURE 8-5: WARM UP COLOR HEAD ................................................8-6
FIGURE 8-6: OPTICS ZERO MENU......................................................8-7
FIGURE 8-7: MIC AIR SETUP.............................................................8-8
FIGURE 8-8: MIC CONTROL BOARD MENU ........................................8-10
FIGURE 8-9: MIC CONTROL BOARD VOLTAGES ...................................8-12
FIGURE 8-10: L/S CONTROL BOARD MENU.......................................8-13
FIGURE 8-11: MOISTURE CONTROL BOARD MENU (M1000) .................8-15
FIGURE 8-12: MOISTURE CONTROL BOARD MENU (M700) ...................8-17
FIGURE 8-13: TRACK MOTOR MENU (M1000) ..................................8-19
FIGURE 8-14: TRACK MOTOR MENU (M700) ....................................8-21
FIGURE 8-15: BRUSH MOTOR MENU (M1000)..................................8-23
FIGURE 8-16: LENGTH MOTOR MENU (M1000) ................................8-25
FIGURE 8-17: LENGTH MOTOR MENU (M700) ..................................8-27
FIGURE 8-18: LS COMB MENU (M1000).........................................8-29
FIGURE 8-19: LS COMB MENU (M700)...........................................8-31
FIGURE 8-20: DRUM MOTOR MENU ................................................8-33
FIGURE 8-21: STRENGTH MOTOR MENU...........................................8-35
FIGURE 8-22: UPDATE FIRMWARE MENU...........................................8-37

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Section 9
FIGURE 9-1 REPORT LAUNCHER MAIN MENU.........................................9-2
FIGURE 9-2: REPORT LAUNCHER TOOLBAR............................................9-3
FIGURE 9-3: FAVORITES BAR ............................................................9-3
FIGURE 9-19: CONFIGURE FAVORITE BUTTON.......................................9-4
FIGURE 9-4: REPORT VIEWING..........................................................9-5
FIGURE 9-5: REPORT NAVIGATION TOOLBAR ........................................9-6
FIGURE 9-6: OPTIONS MENU...........................................................9-7
FIGURE 9-7: SET DEFAULT FOLDER......................................................9-7
FIGURE 9-8: SET DATABASE CONNECTION ..........................................9-8
FIGURE 9-9: PRINTER SETUP .............................................................9-8
FIGURE 9-10: SELECT A REPORT ........................................................9-9
FIGURE 9-11: REPORT OPEN WINDOW ..............................................9-9
FIGURE 9-12: REPORT PARAMETERS WINDOW ....................................9-10
Section 12
FIGURE 12-1: ERROR HANDLE SCREEN ...........................................12-16

USTER® HVI 1000 Instruction Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1Overview
The USTER® HVI 1000 (High Volume Instrument for fiber testing) is
available in two models, the M1000 and the M700. The major
difference between these models is that the M1000 Length/Strength
cabinet contains two combs and two sampler drums while the M700
has a single comb and a single sampler drum. The HVI 1000 system
(either model) measures physical fiber characteristics defined by the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its cotton marketing
system.
•Length
•Strength
•Length Uniformity
•Elongation
•Micronaire
•Color
•Trash
•Moisture
•Short Fiber Index (SFI)
•Maturity
•Spinning Consistency Index (SCI)
•Neps
•Ultra-Violet (UV)
Reflective or Fluorescence (UV Value)
All of these properties are important in fiber research, in the
development of improved fiber blends, and in verifying that purchased
fiber meets specifications.
The HVI 1000 system offers precise and reliable automated operation
with computer controlled calibration and diagnostics. All functions are
controlled by dedicated microprocessors, to simplify operation and to
provide flexibility in testing parameters.

USTER® HVI 1000 Instruction Manual
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2Equipment
The following features are available on the HVI 1000 system:
•Monitor
•Keyboard
•Computer
•Hard disk drive loaded with the necessary interface, operations,
calculation, and reporting packages
•3.5-inch Floppy Drive
•CD-Rom Drive
•Balance
•Bar code Reader
•Printer
•External Temperature and Humidity Probe
2.1 Monitor
CAUTION !!!
No user-serviceable parts are included inside
the monitor.
Prior to connecting or disconnecting any display peripheral,
ensure that the AC power to the instrument is OFF. Failure to
do so may cause serious personal injury, as well as
permanent damage to your computing equipment.
The monitor should not be placed near a source of heat. DO NOT
position the monitor where sunlight or bright room light will fall directly
on the screen.

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2.2 Balance
A balance is supplied with the system to be used with the Micronaire
Module. It comes with documentation from the manufacturer.
ANY changes to the balance configuration MUST be
performed by a qualified service technician ONLY.
3System Modules
The HVI 1000 system is housed in two floor-standing cabinets; the
larger cabinet contains the Length/Strength Module and the smaller
cabinet contains the Micronaire, Color, and Trash Modules. Included
with the system are an alphanumeric keyboard, monitor, and balance,
which are located on the cabinet tops. The monitor displays the menu
selections, operating instructions, and test results. As tests are
completed for each cotton sample, the results can be transmitted to a
printer and/or an external computer system.

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3.1 Length/Strength Module
In the Length/Strength Module, mean and upper half mean lengths and
associated uniformities are determined.
Strength is obtained by measuring the force required to break a cotton
sample of known mass.
Elongation, the average length of distance to which the fibers extend
before breaking, is also calculated.
In Module Testing, the unit functions as a stand-alone instrument.
The Length/Strength Module consists of:
•An automatic sample preparation mechanism
•A brushing mechanism
•An optical system for measuring length and uniformity
•A clamping jaw system for measuring strength and elongation
After the cotton is placed in the sampler drum(s), the comb(s) are
automatically prepared. They slide along the instrument's comb track to
the brushing mechanism where they are brushed and moved into
position for testing.
The sampler drum(s) are located on the top of the instrument. The
vacuum box is located on the bottom-left side of the L/S cabinet.

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3.2 Micronaire Module
Micronaire is measured by relating air flow resistance to the specific
surface of fibers.
An air stream is passed through a known mass of fiber confined in a
chamber of fixed volume.
The pressure differential across the chamber is then related to the
specific surface of the fiber to determine the micronaire value for cotton.
•A precision electronic balance is provided to weigh the cotton
sample.
•The balance is protected by an acrylic guard.
•Once the cotton sample is weighed, it is placed in the micronaire
chamber (located below the balance) and tested for micronaire
measurements.

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3.3 Color and Trash Modules
The instrument for measuring color for cotton (lightness and yellowness)
is located in the micronaire cabinet. The color and trash tests are
performed simultaneously.
The color and trash trays, where the operator places the cotton sample
to be measured, are mounted on the tabletop
(M1000). To measure
color and trash, the operator presses the Start button (mounted flush
with the tabletop) to perform the test.
•To measure color, the system uses a xenon flash bulb to illuminate
a cotton sample during testing.
•Lightness and yellowness, the two color components of cotton, are
measured as reflected light passes through filters and is deflected
by photodiodes.
•Lightness is expressed as a percent reflectance (%Rd)
•Yellowness is expressed in Hunter's scale (+b) values.
•These values are converted into the equivalent USDA color grade
codes that are based on the universal standards for grading
American Upland and Pima cottons, or a custom standard.
The Trash Module is an automated video image processor that measures
the amount of visible leaf or trash in a cotton sample of cotton. The
digitized image produces results for three measurements:
1. Trash Area—the percent of the cotton sample viewing area
occupied by trash.
2. Trash Count—an indication of the number of trash particles
≈0.01 inch in diameter or larger.
3. Leaf Grade—a code value related to the trash area and particle
count, or
Trash Grade – This value is measured by the Trash Module and
can consist of up to four alphanumeric characters, or
Trash Code — The range where the tested cotton sample falls
according to the levels determined during calibration.