YM Zenit+ Manual-LZE V 50297003 en
YM Zenit+ Manual-LZE V 50297003 en
YM Zenit+ Manual-LZE V 50297003 en
Instruction Manual
50297003 en
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 General 11
1.1 Information on this Instruction Manual 11
1.1.1 General 11
1.1.2 Duty to Read this Manual 11
1.1.3 Availability of Instruction Manual 11
1.1.4 Loss of Instruction Manual 11
1.3 Liability 13
1.3.1 Information in this Manual 13
1.3.2 Delivery 13
1.3.3 Technical Modifications 13
1.3.4 Improper or False Application 13
1.3.5 Inadequate Maintenance 13
1.3.6 Loss of Data 13
2 Safety 15
2.1 Responsibility of Operating Company 15
2.1.1 Basic Information 15
2.1.2 Responsibilities 15
2.3 Use 16
2.3.1 Intended Use 16
2.3.2 Incorrect Use 16
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3 Product Description 19
3.1 General 19
3.3 Installation 25
4 Technical Data 29
5 Transport, Storage 33
5.1 Transport 33
6 Start-up 35
6.1 Safety 35
7 Operation of LZE-V 37
7.1 General 37
7.2 Safety 37
7.2.1 General 37
7.2.2 Personnel 37
7.2.3 Intended Operation 37
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General
1 General
1.1.1 General This Instruction Manual allows safe and efficient operation of yarn clearer
system YarnMaster Zenit+.
The basic prerequisite for safe working is compliance with all specified safety
information and instructions in this Instruction Manual.
1.1.2 Duty to Read this Manual Prior to any work, the personnel must have thoroughly read and understood
this Instruction Manual and, in particular, the safety information.
1.1.3 Availability of Instruction The Instruction Manual is part of yarn clearer system YarnMaster Zenit+ and
must be kept in direct vicinity of the equipment and accessible for personnel at
Manual
all times.
When the equipment is sold, this Instruction Manual must be handed over to
the buyer.
1.1.4 Loss of Instruction If you lose the Instruction Manual, ask for immediate replacement.
For contact data, see page 3.
Manual
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General
1.2 Explanation of In this Instruction Manual, safety information is marked with symbols and
Symbols signal words which express the extent of the hazard.
Voltage
Risk of burns
Highly inflammable
Grounding connection
Material damage
1.2.2 Signal Words DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result
in death or serious injury.
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General
1.3 Liability
1.3.1 Information in this The information and safety information in this Instruction Manual have been
compiled with consideration of the applicable standards, directives and regu-
Manual
lations, the state-of-the-art and many years of experience.
1.3.2 Delivery In addition to the contractually agreed obligations, the manufacturer's General
Terms and Delivery Conditions are applicable.
1.3.3 Technical Modifications Loepfe Brothers Ltd. will not be liable for damage and accidents resulting
from the following:
1.3.4 Improper or False Loepfe Brothers Ltd. will not be liable for damage and accidents resulting
from the following:
Application
Improper user of the machine
Failure to comply with the information and notices in this Instruction
Manual
1.3.5 Inadequate Maintenance Loepfe Brothers Ltd. will not be liable for damage and accidents resulting
from the following:
1.3.6 Loss of Data Loepfe Brothers Ltd. will not be liable for damage resulting from the
following:
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Safety
2 Safety
2.1.1 Basic Information The operating company of yarn clearer system YarnMaster Zenit+ is subject
to the legal requirements for industrial safety.
It is responsible for
2.1.2 Responsibilities The operating company shall define the responsibilities and competences
for operation and maintenance of the yarn clearer system and appoint the
responsible persons.
2.2.2 Specialized Personnel The following qualifications for the different areas of activity are specified in
this Instruction Manual:
Service technician
The service technician is a Loepfe employee qualified and trained for ser-
vicing the yarn clearer system or a person expressly named by Loepfe for
this task.
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Safety
2.3 Use
2.3.1 Intended Use Yarn clearer system YarnMaster Zenit+ has been designed and built for online
yarn monitoring and clearing of undesired yarn faults on winding machines
from various manufacturers.
The yarn clearer system must be installed and operated with observation of
the Instruction Manual and the included instructions.
2.3.2 Incorrect Use Any other or incorrect use of the clearer is considered as incorrect use and
can result in dangerous situations.
Claims of any kind resulting from damage because of incorrect use are
excluded.
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Safety
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Product Description
3 Product Description
3.1 General Yarn clearer system YarnMaster Zenit+ serves to clear yarn faults and for-
eign matter as well as quality monitoring in the winding shop. It is installed in
winding machines from various manufacturers.
The collection of the yarn faults is based on the optical measuring principle.
Spindle adapter
Clearer software
Functions:
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Product Description
3.2.2 Spindle Adapter (SA) The spindle adapter is the interface between central unit, sensing heads and
spindle for provision of the power supply of the sensing head and adaption of
the connecting devices.
3.2.3 Sensing Head YM ZENIT+ The complete processing and evaluation of the yarn signal takes place in
sensing head YM ZENIT+.
AE software
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Yarn Count Range TK YM ZENIT+ D Limit range, coarse: Nm 4.0 – 10.0 / Nec 2.4 – 5.9
Limit range, fine: Nm 430 – 540 / Nec 255 – 320
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Product Description
D Classes N0 – N4
n0. n1. n2. n3. n4. with • class cut / without • channel cut
D Classes A0 – A4
A0. A1. A2. A3. A4. with • class cut / without • channel cut
D Classes B0 – B4
b0. b1. b2. b3. b4. with • class cut / without • channel cut
D Classes E
E. with • class cut / without • channel cut
F. Fo.
D Classes F, F00
with • class cut / without • channel cut
6. 6o.
D Classes G, G00
with • class cut / without • channel cut
D Classes H0 –H2
H0. H1. H2. with • class cut / without • channel cut
D Classes I0 –I2
I0. I1. I2. with • class cut / without • channel cut
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Product Description
Splice Cuts
Cluster Cuts
Off Count + / –
Oc. with • minus / without • plus
SFI / D +/ –
SF. with • minus / without • plus
VCV +/ –
c. with • minus / without • plus
Special Cuts
bu Bunch
VP Upper Yarn
Foreign Matter
FF. with • bright / without • dark
F Cluster
FC. with • bright / without • dark
F Classes S1 – S4
S1. S2. S3. S4. with • bright / without • dark
F Classes I1 – I4
i1. i2. i3. i4. with • bright / without • dark
F Classes S1 – S4
r1. r2. r3. r4. with • bright / without • dark
F Classes S1 – S4
O1. O2. O3. O4. with • bright / without • dark
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Product Description
P Cuts
System Cuts
oO Cut by spindle
o1 Zeroing failed
o5 Adjust cut
o8 Adjust failed
-- Diameter difference
-- -- ≤ +/-10% > +10% > -10%
Textile Alarms
CA Class Alarm
IA IPI Alarm
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Product Description
Technical Alarms
System Info
Ad Adjust active
do Doffing
8.8. Reset
. . Zeroing (ECR)
VF Update TK Firmware
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Product Description
3.3 Installation
Variant 1
External power supply 24 V DC
24 V DC
Power
or supply
unit
Variant 2
External power supply 90–264 V AC
Variant 3
External power supply
24 V DC
Central unit
(LZE-V Faceless)
Spindle Spindle
Loepfe 2-wire-bus (L2B)
computer adapter
(SA)
Tastkopf
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Product Description
3.4.2 Rear
24 V DC
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ATTENTION
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Product Description
LAN 1 RJ45 Dedicated connection for LZE-V Faceless IP: 192.168.1.200 (Default)
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Article description
Sensing head Order number
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Product Description
P clearing
F clearing
LabPack (Options)
Imperfections IPI
IPI alarms
Surface Index SFI
Off-standard bobbin detection SFI/D
Variable CV channel (VCV)
Quality pack
Channel clearing
N Neps
S Short faults
L Long faults
T Thin faults
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Technical Data
4 Technical Data
System
Concept Modular, integrated in winding machine / Components individually replaceable / Power supply
by winding machine
Central unit One central unit per machine with serial connection to sensing heads
Operation Setting of all parameters via touchscreen
Operating temperature + 5° up to + 50° C (ambient temperature)
Storage temperature 0° C up to +60° C
Transport temperature -25° C up to +70° C
Humidity Up to max. 95%relative humidity, not condensing
Spindle adapter Per spindle 1 spindle adapter, integrated in electronic box of spindle control
Sensing head Per spindle 1 sensing head with integrated evaluation electronics
Application For staple-spun yarns of natural, synthetic or metal fibers
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Technical Data
Channel Clearing
Channel / Splice Channel
N Diameter limit for neps 1.5 to 7.0
DS Diameter limit for short faults 1.1 to 4.0
LS Limit for short fault length 1.0 cm to 10 cm
DL Diameter limit for long faults 1.04 to 2.0
LL Limit for long fault length 6.0 cm to 200 cm
–D Limit of diameter decrease - 6% to - 60%
–L Limit for thin place length 6.0 cm to 200 cm
Coarse Classification
Thick places 19 thick place classes
Diameter limit 1.3 to >5.0
Limit for fault length 0.5 cm to >32.0 cm
Thin places 4 thin place classes
Diameter decrease <- 35 % to - 20 %
Limit for fault length 12.0 cm to >32.0 cm
Splices 23 splice classes universal for short, long and thin faults
Foreign matter dark/bright 16 foreign matter classes, each dark and bright
Darkness scale dark 0.7 to >6.0
Darkness scale bright - 0.7 to <- 6.0
Limit for fault length <1.0 cm to >4.0 cm
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Technical Data
Yarn Monitoring
Yarn Count Channel
Diameter deviation ±3% to ±44%
Reference length 10 m to 50 m
Alarms
automatic locking and/or message when reaching the set limits for all clearer channels.
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Technical Data
LabPack (Option)
Surface Index Channel (SFI/D)
Moving or constant reference 5.0 to 25.0
Imperfections
Number of frequent yarn faults according to diameter limit per 1000 m
Neps Diameter limit >1.80
Thick Diameter limit >1.30 to <1.80
Thin Diameter limit <0.8
Number of frequent yarn faults according to diameter limit per m
Small Positive deviation: Diameter limit 1.20 to 1.30
Negative deviation: Diameter limit 0.83 to 0.8
Number of frequent yarn faults according to length limit per 1000 m
4 yarn fault classes in the range 2 cm to 70 cm
Positive and negative deviation with diameter limits >1.30 or <0.80
Installation Monitoring
Function alarms
Automatic alarm when functions of central unit are incorrect
Automatic alarm when SA and TK are defective or not functioning correctly
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Transport, Storage
5 Transport, Storage
5.1 Transport For transport to the “first destination”, the equipment parts are packaged
according to the expected transport and storage conditions.
5.2 Incoming Inspection The consignment must be checked for completeness and transport damage
after receipt.
5.3 Storage Conditions A storage temperature between 0° C und +60° C must be maintained.
The equipment parts must be stored indoors, protected against dirt and dust.
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Start-up
6 Start-up
Loepfe Brothers Ltd. are responsible for the initial start-up of the yarn clearer
system.
The yarn clearer system is handed over to the customer ready for operation.
To ensure safe operation of the yarn clearer system, all upgrades and soft-
ware updates must be performed by an authorized service technician from
Loepfe Brothers Ltd.
A warm start is performed when operation has been interrupted (e.g. after a
power failure).
All settings and shift data except the last cut data which have not yet been
sent to the LZE are maintained.
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Operation of LZE-V
7 Operation of LZE-V
7.1 General The YM Zenit+ yarn clearer system is controlled for all winding machine types
via central unit LZE-V.
7.2 Safety
7.2.1 General Prior to any work, the personnel must have thoroughly read and understood
this Instruction Manual and, in particular, the “Safety” chapter.
7.2.2 Personnel This yarn clearing equipment must only be operated by qualified and
authorized personnel.
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Operation of LZE-V
1 User interface
2 USB interface
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ATTENTION!
Risk of damage by incorrect handling of surface!
7.3.2 USB Interface USB interface for import / export of settings and data; and for screenshots.
A removable cap protects the USB interface from dust and humidity.
The yarn clearer system Zenit+ does not have a separate control unit. The
1 clearer is operated via the touch panel of the winding machine.
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Operation of LZE-V
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1 Main navigation
2 Menu contents (list, overview, details)
3 Navigation path
4 Selection bar for group / spindle or article
5 Message window
6 Messages requiring intervention
7 Data selection filter (Dashboard, Monitoring and Quality menus)
8 Login / access level
9 Language selection
10 Online help
11 Action buttons / function buttons
12 Connection status (Offline / Ethernet / Remote / MillMaster)
13 Active user level / logged on user
14 Date / time
15 Software version
16 Switch-over Loepfe / Savio GUI (only LZE-V Faceless)
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Operation of LZE-V
DATA
SETTINGS
Article List (Article Administration) >> Overview (Clearer Parameters) > Detailed view
D Channel / Class
Splice Channel / Class
Foreign Matter
Cluster
Yarn Count
Properties
P Settings
LabPack
Off Limit Alarm
Class Alarm
IPI Alarm
Off Standard Bobbins
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Operation of LZE-V
SERVICE
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Operation of LZE-V
7.4.2 Navigation Path Main menu > Menu > Group (Article): Spindle
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Operation of LZE-V
Adjust
List of messages requiring intervention
(groups / spindles in production)
Create screenshot / save on USB stick Reset monitoring data / quality data
Date / time
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Operation of LZE-V
Help
Clicking the Help button displays the Help window with information on the
current menu window.
Tapping a coarse class field displays fault examples with information on the
cause of the fault. Fault examples: Combed cotton, 30 Nec.
Textile Calculator
Calculator
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Operation of LZE-V
7.7.1 Password Level The access privileges of the users are defined.
Operator
Foreman
7.7.2 User Users “Foreman”, “Operator” and “Service” have been defined by
default. Other users (max. 88) can be determined in menu Setup > User
Administration.
7.7.3 Login
Input information
Input field
1. Select user.
2. Tap input field.
3. Enter appropriate password on the keypad and confirm with .
4. When the Password is correct, confirm with .
7.7.4 Logout
The access privileges are reset to “Guest”.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.7.5 Change Password During the startup, the operator password is “47114711”, the foreman
password is “12911291”.
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Operation of LZE-V
To edit settings, the input mode / edit mode must be activated (password
level Foreman).
Tap the settings individually and edit them using the keypad or selection lists.
Return to the overview with the Back button to change more settings or to
save the changed settings.
Numeric /
Alphanumeric Keypad
Confirm input
Undo input
Selection Lists
Function is activated
Class Matrix Tapping the class fields (D class, F class, Splice class) activates or deactivates
class clearing for these fields.
Clearing is active
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Operation of LZE-V
7.9 Save Data Screenshots, reports and data can be copied to a USB stick via the USB port.
The respective function buttons become active when the USB stick is
inserted.
Make sure that the USB stick is free from viruses! LOEPFE
assumes no liability for possible damage on the system
(loss of data etc.,) which could be caused by viruses!
ATTENTION
7.9.1 Screenshots A screenshot of selected window is saved as XPS file on the USB stick.
7.9.2 Reports The following reports can be created and saved as XPS files on a USB stick:
DATA menus
Depending on the data selection filter:
– Completed Shift Report
– Intermediate Shift Report
SERVICE menus
– Configuration report
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Operation of LZE-V
ATTENTION:
Files with the same name on the USB stick are overwritten
without any further confirmation prompt!
Import
The data selected in the list can be imported from the USB stick to the central
unit.
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Operation of LZE-V
Overview
Tapping a settings block (e.g., Base Settings) opens
the detailed view.
7.10.1 Base Settings The yarn clearer system is configured with these settings.
Machine Type
The machine type is displayed.
Machine Name
A machine name can be entered (max. 20 characters).
MillMaster Link
The BDE link can be switched on or off.
Total Spindles
The total number of spindles of the machine can be entered.
Previous Shift
Selection is possible per 100 km or per kg.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.10.2 Default Group Settings Base settings for all groups in the “Defined” status.
Bunch Monitoring
Bunch monitoring can be switched on or off.
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Operation of LZE-V
TK Display Mode
The TK Display Mode can be selected (class / cut type).
Window length (100 km / 1000 km) for all groups in the “Defined” status.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.10.4 Shift Calendar The begin of the individual shifts per weekday (max. 6 shifts per day) is
defined in the Shift calendar.
Tap the start date of a shift and replace with the desired date from the
selection list.
Tap the color field of the weekday and replace it with the color field of the
desired shift cycle.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.11.1 General An article with assigned clearer and quality parameters determines how the
yarn is to be cleared and which quality is to be guaranteed.
List
Double-clicking an article in the list opens the
overview of the respective clearer parameters.
Overview
Tapping a settings block (e.g., D Channel/Class)
opens the detailed view.
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Operation of LZE-V
8. Confirm changes.
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Operation of LZE-V
3. Select the target article (existing settings are overwritten during copying).
4. Enter new article name (e.g. DOM) if required.
5. Confirm inputs with .
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Operation of LZE-V
7.12.1 Properties The article properties are defined with these settings.
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
N = Diameter limit value for neps
DS = Diameter limit value for short faults
LS = Limit value for short fault length
DL = Diameter limit values for long faults and double threads
LL = Limit value for long fault length
-D = Limit value of diameter reduction for thin places
-L = Limit value for thin place length
All diameter limit values refer to the normal thread diameter (basis).
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Operation of LZE-V
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached.
outside
Clearing Curve
The displayed clearing curve (red) is defined by the setting of the clearer
within
channels. Yarn faults outside this curve are cut and yarn irregularities within
within the curve remain in the yarn.
outside
D Class
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
For clearing according to classes, specific faults can also be cut within the
clearer curve.
The class settings (green) are not active during the splice
check.
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Operation of LZE-V
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
All diameter limit values refer to the normal thread diameter (basis).
Check Length
Yarn length with which the splice check is performed after a cut or after
a restart. The splice check length is automatically set to 25 cm. It can be
changed to 1–120 cm as required.
outside
Splice Class
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
The splice detection settings are active during every spindle start according to
the splice control length set.
Splices in the activated class fields within the splice curve are also cut.
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Operation of LZE-V
Upper Yarn
Monitoring
Upper yarn detection can be switched on or off.
Limit
In order to reliably detect a double-yarn of the cone, the limit value must not
be set higher than 1.6. This setting should be checked and perhaps modified
when the yarn material is changed.
7.12.4 Foreign Matter Foreign matter detection requires the use of the sensing head type:
TK YM ZENIT+ DF / DFP
Foreign matter can only be cleared according to classes.
F Configuration
Clearing Dark, Clearing Bright, Filter F Organic
These functions can be separately switched on or off.
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached..
The F cluster setting can, e.g., be selected in classes which can be cleared
only with increased cut numbers, e.g. oil-soiled bobbins.
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
These two settings define the allowed number of faults within the set length.
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Operation of LZE-V
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached..
Act. Faults
All events in the selected cluster class fields are continuously displayed via
the displayed observation length to support adjustment.
Class / Cluster
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Operation of LZE-V
7.12.5 Yarn Count These settings allow the acquisition of false bobbins or yarn with a larger off-
count difference.
Clearing
Clearing after Off Count / Short Off Count can be separately switched on or
off.
+ DiaDiff / – DiaDiff
Depending on the quality or irregularity of the yarn, a diameter difference
between ±3% and ±44% (difference to basic value) can be selected. It can
be set independently for the positive as well as negative diameter difference.
Coarse / Fine
According to the diameter difference set, the yarn count difference is
displayed for Coarse and Fine.
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached..
Murata 21C: In Off Count and Short Off Count, the maximum number of
repetitions (9) is automatically set. Cycle repetitions and alarms are processed
by the winding machine.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.12.6 Cluster With the cluster settings, fault clusters can be detected which, as single
faults, are usually not considered disturbing. If, however, the faults are
repeated multiple times within a short distance, they are disturbing.
To acquire periodic faults, separate cluster curves are defined for the short,
long and thin faults. Faults outside these curves are included in the cluster.
Diameter
Yarn diameter setting range:
Length
Reference length setting range:
Short 1.0 cm – 10 cm
Long 6.0 cm – 200 cm
Thin 6.0 cm – 200 cm
These two settings define the allowed number of faults within the set length.
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Operation of LZE-V
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached..
Act. Faults
All events in the selected cluster class fields are continuously displayed over
the displayed observation length to support adjustment.
In Production
The actual faults can be displayed for the groups which are in production with
the same article.
Curves
The clearing curves D channel, nep cluster, short cluster, long / thin cluster
can be
separately shown / hidden.
7.12.7 P Settings
The acquisition of synthetic foreign matter, e.g. polypropylene, polyamide
(nylon) requires the use of sensing head type: TK YM ZENIT+ DFP
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Operation of LZE-V
P Configuration
Clearing
Clearing per set can be separately switched on or off.
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached..
Set 1–9
Various settings can be stored for the individual sets. The expected cuts are
displayed for each set (Actual Faults). The optimum setting can be chosen by
switching on the respective set based on this information.
Clearing
Clearing can be separately switched on or off for each set.
Actual Faults
The actual faults are displayed depending on the setting.
In Production
The actual faults can be displayed for the groups which are in production with
the same article.
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Operation of LZE-V
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
Reference
With the Floating setting, the SFI/D reference value is adapted to the general
surface level of an article.
If the SFI/D value of a yarn is known, a reference value between 5 and 25 can
be entered.
Obs. Length
An observation length of 10 m or 80 m can be set.
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached..
Variance Like
Technical value.
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Operation of LZE-V
VCV
The clearer calculates continuously the VCV values from the yarn pieces with
the set check length and compares these against their sliding average.
Clearing
Clearing can be switched on or off.
Obs. Length
An observation length between 10 m and 80 m can be set.
Alarm Limit
Bobbins with frequent, similar faults can be detected with this setting.
The spindle is blocked as soon as the set alarm limits of the respective cut
type per bobbin have been reached.
In Production
The SFI/D and VCV cuts can be displayed for the groups which are in
production with the same article.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.12.9 Off Limit Alarm Allows monitoring of textile / non-textile cutting types and provides different
visualization and / or intervention options for selection, depending on the indi-
vidually selected action.
Action
Block
When the set limit value is exceeded, the spindle / group triggers an alarm.
Message
When the set limit value is exceeded, this is displayed in the message
window.
Pop-up
When the set limit value is exceeded, this is visualized by the pop-up.
Set 1–5
Active
Monitoring
Limit
Input of the off limit limit value, relative to the respective events per 100 km.
7.12.10 Class Alarm Allows monitoring of up to 8 coarse classes and provides different
visualization and / or intervention options for selection, depending on
the individually selected action.
Action
See off limit alarm.
In Production
Classification events can be displayed for the groups which are in production
with the same article.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.12.11 IPI Alarm Allows monitoring of IPI diameter / length and provides different
visualization and / or intervention options for selection, depending on
the individually selected action.
IPI Group
Input of absolute IPI limit values relative to the group. To support adjustment,
the events occurring for the current group are displayed.
IPI Spindle
Action
Block
When the set limit value is exceeded, the spindle / group triggers an alarm.
Message
When the set limit value is exceeded, this is displayed in the message
window.
Pop-up
When the set limit value is exceeded, this is visualized by the pop-up.
In Production
IPI events can be displayed for the groups which are in production with the
same article.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.13.1 General The complete lot control is performed via the Group menu:
Overview
The settings can be edited.
Settings Group
–– Spindle range (first / last spindle of group)
–– Number of pilot spindles (standard setting = 10% of spindles of this
group)
–– Installed Sensing head type (D, DF, DFP)
–– Lot name
–– Article
Reset Data
–– The production data (monitoring and quality data) of the group are reset.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.13.3 Start Group A group cannot be started when the spindle range overlaps
another group in production.
If necessary, the fine adjust values can be reset for all sensing heads of this
group.
4. For the initial start-up or after a software update, an adjustment must also be
performed afterwards for each non-pilot spindle.
– The “Ad” display goes out for each non-pilot spindle when adjust-
ment is terminated.
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to reset the fine adjust values for all sensing heads of this group.
Spindle Adjustment A single spindle adjustment should be performed when a sensing head of a
current group is replaced or a large diameter deviation (> ± 10%) was deter-
mined for a spindle.
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Operation of LZE-V
Pilot Spindles
Number of pilot spindles (standard setting = 10% of spindles of this group).
Lot
Optionally selectable lot name (max. 20 characters).
Article
An article can be assigned via a selection list.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.14.2 Optional Settings These settings are equivalent to the standard settings (Machine menu) and
can be individually adapted per group as required.
Bunch Monitoring
Bunch monitoring can be switched on or off.
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TK Display Mode
The TK Display Mode can be selected (class / cut type).
7.14.3 Data Acquisition These settings are equivalent to the standard settings (Machine menu) and
can be adapted individually per group.
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Operation of LZE-V
Alarm Levels
Warning Message not requiring intervention
Help
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Operation of LZE-V
7.16.1 Production The cut / quality data are displayed according to the selected option (e.g., the
last 100 km).
First: With the “First” setting, the acquisition of monitoring and classifica-
tion data of the current production is stopped at e.g. 100 km (window
length). For a group of 50 spindles this would mean that the first 2 km of
every spindle are displayed together. With 1000 m / min. spindle speed,
100 km are reached in 2 min.
Last: With the “Last” setting, the current data of a group or spindle are indi-
cated for the last 100 km (window length), for example.
Cone: With the “Cone” setting, the data of each individual cone will be
shown in the Monitoring and Quality menus and automatically deleted after
changing the cone. The current data of the group are displayed for the last
e.g. 100 km (window length).
7.16.3 Previous Shift / 100km Cut data / quality data of the previous 5 shifts, per 100 km or per kg.
or / kg
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Operation of LZE-V
7.17 Data > Dashboard The dashboard allows a quick overview of important system variables. In this
context, preconfigured alarm and cut evaluations, on the one hand, and user-
configurable trend and offline evaluations, on the other hand, are shown.
Alarms
Cuts
Display of the 10 cutting types with the currently highest number of cuts of
the selected group / spindle.
Trend
Tapping the trend curve opens the detailed view and the Edit window for the
trend settings.
Off Limits
Display of the off limit alarms of a group or spindle based on the maximum 5
configurable off limit settings.
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7.18 Data > Monitoring Shows the sum of all events with respect to the wound length (km), relative
to the selected data selection filter.
Short Cuts
Short cuts (S).
Long Cuts
Long cuts (L).
Thin Cuts
Thin cuts (T).
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Splice Cuts
Splice cuts.
Splice Repetitions
Splice repetitions caused by splices that did not occur (e.g., no upper/lower
yarn, yarn breaks, splicer malfunction).
F Cuts Bright
Foreign matter cuts (in dyed or dark yarn).
Yarn Breaks
Yarn breaks without textile cause.
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SFI/D Cuts –
Surface index cuts (–).
VCV Cuts +
Variable CV cuts (+).
VCV Cuts –
Variable CV cuts (–).
7.18.11 Alarms Number of alarms when the set alarm limits are reached.
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Operation of LZE-V
Overview
Tapping a data block (e.g., Cuts)
opens the detailed view.
Detailed View
Data Window
The total as well as the average value of the selected data are displayed and
shown graphically in the chart.
10 Total value
16 Average value
Chart
Full Scale from zero to the highest value of the displayed group.
Optimized Scale from the lowest to the highest value of the displayed
group. This representation is used to show the deflection more
clearly.
Relative Relative, negative and positive deviation of the values of the
spindles from the mean value.
Percentage Relative, negative and positive deviations of the spindles from
the mean value.
View
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Operation of LZE-V
Display of last cut event (cut type, fault classification and possible alarms).
Display Cause
N / S / L / T Channel Channel cut (Nep, Short, Long, Thin)
N / S / L / T Splice Channel Splice Channel cut (Nep, Short, Long, Thin)
N / S / L / T Splice Class Splice Class cut (Nep, Short, Long, Thin)
Short Off Count – / Short Off Count + Negative or positive short off count difference
F Cluster Dark / F Cluster Bright Foreign matter cluster cut dark or bright
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7.19 Data > Quality An optimum setting of the clearer parameters can be performed very quickly
and efficiently using the detailed information concerning the number as well
as the length and thickness of the yarn faults.
7.19.1 D Class YarnMaster Zenit+ classifies all yarn faults of every group and spindle.
Yarn faults in the yarn to be cleared are entered in the respective fault classes
based on length and diameter.
7.19.2 F Class YarnMaster Zenit+ classifies all foreign matter of every group and spindle.
Foreign matter faults in the yarn to be cleared are entered in the respective
F fault classes based on length and contrast.
7.19.3 Splice Class YarnMaster Zenit+ classifies all splice faults of every group and spindle.
Splice faults in the yarn to be cleared are entered in the respective fault
classes based on length and diameter.
The actual splice control length (0–120 cm) can be changed or switched off,
as required, in menu Settings > Article > Splice Channel.
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Operation of LZE-V
Overview
Tapping a data block (e.g., D Class)
opens the detailed view.
Detailed View
Classification Data The numbers in the individual class fields indicate the cut and fault sums
which remained in the yarn for the corresponding classes relative to the
wound length which is displayed on the screen.
During classification per spindle, the last cut fault in the respective class is
marked brown.
Display Mode
The classification data can be displayed in Coarse mode or in Fine mode
(detailed) or as Scatter Plot.
Total Cuts
The total of the classified and unclassified faults of all class fields is shown
here.
Curves
The channel and cluster curves can be shown / hidden for D Class. These are
defined by the article settings.
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The classical yarn clearing in the winding process is designed for the record-
ing of thick/thin places in the yarn which are defined according to the respec-
tive fault classes.
In yarn fault classification, “rare” and “frequent” yarn faults are distinguished.
The general rule is that the shorter the fault length or the smaller the
diameter variation, the more frequent the events. In textile usage, frequent
yarn faults are referred to as “imperfections”.
The raw material, card wires, eccentric top rollers/bottom rollers, defective
aprons, rings and ring travelers etc. have a significant influence on the
imperfections.
IPI Diameter
IPI Length
CVd (LabPack)
The clearer calculates continuously the VCV values from the yarn pieces with
the set check length and compares these against their sliding average.
The Surface Index SFI is a universally usable quality parameter and allows
conclusions as to the neppiness, hairiness and irregularity.
The evenness of the yarn material (yarn fineness) and, to a special degree,
the yarn hairiness, are basic characteristics of spun yarns. In most cases, the
unevenness of the yarn fineness has a close relationship to the warpage in
spinning or problems of the warpage elements.
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SFI
Quality variable SFI is the sum signal of the fibers protruding from a yarn
within a measured length of 1 cm yarn.
SFI / D (LabPack)
The SFI / D is the sum signal of the fibres protruding from the core diameter of
the yarn. The core diameter of the yarn is fixed at 100%.The SFI/D numbers
therefore refer to 100.
Surface index SFI / D allows to detect off-standard bobbins (e.g., sporadic thin
or thick places which normally do not disturb, but have a negative effect on
the fabric appearance when too many occur) and, if necessary, remove the
yarn with faults during the winding process.
7.19.6 Length
Wound Length
–– Data Selection Filter “Current / Previous Shift”:
The effectively wound length is displayed.
–– Data Selection Filter “Production”:
The wound length up to reaching the set window length (e.g., 1000 km)
is displayed.
Overview
Tapping a data block (e.g., LabPack IPI)
opens the detailed view.
Detailed View
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Operation of LZE-V
The trend settings can be defined for a group and also for an individual
spindle.
Trend (Curve)
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Operation of LZE-V
7.20.1 TK Information
TK Information
Chart
The status of the individual spindles (online / offline) can be checked in the
chart.
TK Alarms
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7.20.2 TK Parameter
Chart
The values of the individual spindles are shown graphically in the chart.
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Operation of LZE-V
Spindle Adjustment
Display of the last 5 cut events of the selected spindle (cut type, fault classifi-
cation and possible alarms).
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Operation of LZE-V
The Test mode is available for all cutting types. Several class fields (per D and
F class) can be activated at the same time.
– As soon as a respective fault is cut, the spindle is blocked. The fault can
be analyzed.
– The Test mode is automatically disabled after the set time-out time has
elapsed.
– The Test mode can be terminated prematurely by time-out «Off» as
required.
5. The settings of the selected spindle can be copied to further spindles with .
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Operation of LZE-V
7.20.6 TK Commands
The list of user activities can be filtered according to date / time, user and
activity.
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Operation of LZE-V
The versions shown in the “Master Module” field and in the “Spindles” field
must match the versions shown in the “Firmware Archive” field (red figures
if they do not match / grey figures when TK is offline)!
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7.22.1 Network
The associated option code is required to activate the software options; this
code must be requested from Loepfe. For this purpose, Loepfe requires the
request key shown in the Software Options menu.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.22.3 Reports
Add user
Delete user
Change password
One user each per password level (operator, foreman) exists when the sys-
tem is put into operation.
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Operation of LZE-V
7.22.6 Restart
The central unit is restarted.
Setting:
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Inspection and Maintenance
8.1 General Yarn clearer system YarnMaster Zenit+ requires hardly any maintenance.
However, regular inspections of the yarn clearer system are important and
ensure troublefree and reliable operation.
The information included in this chapter serves for analysis and possible clear-
ance of occurred malfunctions.
8.2 Safety Only authorized and trained persons are allowed to perform the work
described in this chapter.
WARNING ZZ Switch off the respective and adjacent spindles and se-
cure them against switching on again before working on
the sensing head.
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Message Window The respective last message is displayed in the Message window.Tapping
the Message window displays the last 20 messages.
Messages Requiring Messages requiring intervention are displayed in a popup window. These
Intervention messages must be acknowledged.
7-Segment Display The 2-digit 7-segment display on the sensing head blinks and shows the
respective alarm type when an alarm occurs.
Alarm Display on Spindle Machine-specific alarms with spindle blockage are indicated by a warning light
at the respective spindle. For detailed information concerning alarm monitor-
ing, see the operating instructions of the spindle.
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Thin Cluster The last thin cluster Excessive fault accumulations in Alarm on all spindles of this group:
Alarm cut (tC) is displayed the tC channel (cluster alarm). –– Check thin cluster setting
blinking. Tolerated number of repetitions of Alarm always on one spindle of this group
the yarn fault cuts in the thin clus- only:
ter channel was exceeded.
–– Yarn quality (when occurred once)
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
SFI/D Alarm The last SFI/D cut Deviation from the determined –– Alarm on all spindles of this group:
(SF) is displayed SFI/D value. –– Check SFI/D setting
blinking. –– Alarm always on one spindle of this
Tolerated number of repetitions
group only:
of the yarn fault cuts in the SFI/D
–– Yarn quality (when occurred once)
channel was exceeded.
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
VCV Alarm The last VCV cut (c) Deviation from the determined VCV –– Alarm on all spindles of this group:
is displayed blink- value. –– Check VCV setting
ing. –– Alarm always on one spindle of this
Tolerated number of repetitions of
group only:
the yarn fault cuts in the VCV chan-
–– Yarn quality (when occurred once)
nel was exceeded.
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
F Alarm The last foreign F yarn fault alarm. –– Alarm on all spindles of this group:
matter cut (FF) is –– Check F setting
Tolerated number of repetitions of
displayed blinking. –– Alarm always on one spindle of this
the yarn fault cuts in the F channel
group only:
was exceeded.
–– Yarn quality (when occurred once)
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
P Alarm The last foreign P yarn fault alarm. –– Alarm on all spindles of this group:
matter cut (PP) is –– Check P setting
Tolerated number of repetitions of
displayed blinking. –– Alarm always on one spindle of this
the yarn fault cuts in the P channel
group only:
was exceeded.
–– Yarn quality (when occurred once)
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
F Cluster Alarm The last foreign Excessive fault accumulations in –– Alarm on all spindles of this group:
matter cluster cut the FC channel (F cluster alarm). –– Check F cluster setting
(FC) is displayed –– Alarm always on one spindle of this
Tolerated number of repetitions of
blinking. group only:
the yarn fault cuts in the FC chan-
–– Yarn quality (when occurred once)
nel was exceeded.
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
Class Alarm The class alarm (CA) The set limit values for monitoring –– Check class alarm setting
is displayed blink- the cuts in the selected classes –– Yarn quality
ing. were exceeded. –– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
Off Limit Alarm The off limit alarm The set limit values for monitoring –– Check the off limit alarm setting
(OA) is displayed the selected cutting types were –– Yarn quality
blinking. exceeded. –– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
IPI Alarm The IPI alarm (IA) is The set limit values for monitoring –– Check IPI alarm setting
displayed blinking. the imperfections were exceeded. –– Yarn quality
–– Mechanical yarn running problems
–– Sensing head problem
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8.5.1 Clean the Optics Contamination in the sensor area affects clearer functions and could cause
increased cutting numbers and fault classifications.
Loepfe will not be liable for damage claims resulting from the use of
unsuitable substances!
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Inspection and Maintenance
Heavy contamination:
–– “Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid”
–– “Ronsonol Lighter Fluid”
–– Medical grade benzine
–– n-Heptane (C7H16)
–– Cypar 7, Cycloaliphat (C7) (a SHELL product)
8.5.2 Clean the Knife Guide Contamination (e.g., caused by dust and / or paraffin residues) can reduce cut-
ting performance or cause the knife to block.
8.5.3 Replace the Knife 1. Pull out the sensing head cable.
2. Disassemble the sensing head.
3. Remove the cover: Unscrew screws 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d (Torx no. 8.)
4. Open the cover with cutting magnet / pull off the plug (2).
5. Replace knife (3) (If necessary, blow out cover).
6. Reassemble the sensing head.
7. Cut check.
1d
2 1c
1b
1a
3
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8.5.4 Replace Yarn Guides Fissures and notches in the yarn guide affect the running of the yarn and
could be the cause of higher cutting numbers and classification faults.
TK YM ZENIT+ D / DF
TK YM ZENIT+ DFP
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8.5.7 Monitor Calibration The monitor is calibrated before delivery and should be recalibrated only
when input on the touchscreen is no longer possible without faults.
1. Touch the first calibration point (top left) with a fine, non-scratching object
until the next calibration point is displayed (the display changes from
TOUCH to HOLD to RELEASE).
2. Repeat this process for the eight further calibration points.
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Dismantling and Disposal
All connection cables between the equipment parts and the winding machine
must be unplugged before dismantling equipment parts.
9.2 Disposal Equipment parts of the yarn clearer system which cannot be reused must be
disposed of properly and according to all standard national environmental
protection regulations.
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Spare Parts / Accessories
10.1 Safety
Safety risk with non-original spare parts or non-
approved accessories!
Non-original spare parts or non-approved accessories
ATTENTION could affect safety and cause damage, malfunctions or total
failure of the yarn clearer system.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage caused by the use of spare
parts / non-OEM parts / conversion parts not supplied by us.
10.2 Ordering Information All listed spare parts and accessories can be ordered through our local rep-
resentation or service point.
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Spare Parts / Accessories
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Spare Parts / Accessories
Spindle Adapter
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Spare Parts / Accessories
Murata
TK YM Zenit+ D QPRO 50314020
TK YM Zenit+ DF QPRO 50315020
TK YM Zenit+ DFP QPRO 50316020
TK YM Zenit+ D N QPRO 50317000
TK YM Zenit+ DF N QPRO 50318000
TK YM Zenit+ DFP N QPRO 50319000
Savio
TK YM Zenit+ D SP 50342000
TK YM Zenit+ DF SP 50343000
TK YM Zenit+ DFP SP 50344000
TK YM Zenit+ D N SP 59345000
TK YM Zenit+ DF N SP 50346000
TK YM Zenit+ DFP N SP 50347000
TK YM Zenit+ D SOP 50237020
TK YM Zenit+ DF SOP 50238020
TK YM Zenit+ DFP SOP 50239020
TK YM Zenit+ D N SOP 50284000
TK YM Zenit+ DF N SOP 50285000
TK YM Zenit+ DFP N SOP 50286000
TK YM ZENIT+ D X 50373020
Schlafhorst
TK YM Zenit+ D AC5 / ACX5 50240020
TK YM Zenit+ DF AC5 / ACX5 50241020
TK YM Zenit+ DFP AC5 / ACX5 50242020
TK YM Zenit+ D N AC5 / ACX5 50287000
TK YM Zenit+ DF N AC5 / ACX5 50288000
TK YM Zenit+ DFP N AC5 / ACX5 50289000
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Spare Parts / Accessories
QDHD
TK YM Zenit+ D SMARO 50411000
TK YM Zenit+ DF SMARO 50412000
TK YM Zenit+ D N SMARO 50413000
TK YM Zenit+ DF N SMARO 50414000
QTM
TK YM Zenit+ D ISPERO 50442000
TK YM Zenit+ DF ISPERO 50443000
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Spare Parts / Accessories
P-xxxxxxxx
P upgrade set TK YM Zenit+ DF AC6 50415000
10.4 Accessories
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Spare Parts / Accessories
deutsch 50354001
Leder Ergibt eine positivere
Kaninchenfell Aufladung
+
Glas
Menschenhaar
Nylon (Polyamid)
Wolle
Fell
français 50354002
Blei
Seide
Aluminium
Papier
+
Baumwolle
Stahl
Holz
–
english 50354703
Bernstein
Hartgummi
Nickel, Kupfer
Messing, Silber
–
Gold, Platin
Polyester
español 50354004
Klarsichtfolie
Polyacryl
Polyurethan Ergibt eine negativere
Polyethylen (Klebeband) Aufladung
Polypropylen
italiano 50354005
português 50354006
türkçe 50354007
中文 50354010
Tastkopf-Anzeige
Card “7 Segment Display” YM Zenit+
Klassen-Typ
A1 F 00 Noppe - unklassifiziert Langfehler - unklassifiziert
deutsch 50320001
E G 00 Kurzfehler - unklassifiziert Langfehler - unklassifiziert
H1
français 50320002
mit = Dünnstelle ohne = Dickstelle
Cluster kurz Oberfaden
I1 O1 Cluster dünn
english 50320003
F (Fremdstoffe) F Cluster
Schnitt-Typ mit = hell ohne = dunkel
español 50320004
Langfehler Spleiss lang Nullung
Dünnstelle Spleiss dünn
mit = Klassenschnitt ohne = Kanalschnitt
blinkende Anzeige bedeutet ALARM (Anzahl Repetitionen erreicht) blinkende Anzeige bedeutet ALARM (Anzahl Repetitionen erreicht)
italiano
português 50320005
türkçe 50320006
中文 50320007
50320010
deutsch 50418001
YARNMASTER ® ZENIT
français 50418002
Kurzanleitung english 50418003
español 50418004
50418001 de
V 5.5.x.x / 12.2015
italiano 50418005
português 50418006
türkçe 50418007
中文 50418010
deutsch 50338001
YARNMASTER ® ZENIT
français 50338002
First Startup
Step by Step
english 50338003
español 50338004
50338003 en
V 5.0.0.x / 04.2014
italiano 50338005
português 50338006
türkçe 50338007
中文 50338010
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Phone +41 43 488 11 11
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