Loepfe WEFTMASTER FALCON-i User manual
WEFTMASTER ®
FALCON-i
Optical Yarn Defects Sensor
Instruction Manual
46867003 en
Version 1.03 / 10.2015
Loepfe Brothers Ltd.
Kastellstrasse 10
P. O. Box
8623 Wetzikon/Switzerland
Phone +41 43 488 11 11
Fax +41 43 488 11 00
E-Mail service@loepfe.com
Internet www.loepfe.com
Document title: WM_FALCONi_Manual_46867003_en
Version: 1.03
Date: 10.2015
This instruction manual is copyrighted and exclusively meant for
internal purposes.
Disclosures to any third party or reproduction of any kind – even
in form of excerpts – as well as the use and/or disclosure of the
contents without written approval from Loepfe Brothers Ltd.,
except for internal use, are prohibited.
WeftMaster®and FALCON-i are registered trademarks of Loepfe
Brothers Ltd. for Switzerland and other countries.
© 2015 Loepfe Brothers Ltd., Switzerland
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Tabel of Contents
Tabel of Contents
1 General 7
1.1 About this Manual 7
1.2 Explanation of Symbols 7
1.3 Liability 8
2 Safety 9
2.1 Responsibilities 9
2.2 Personnel Requisitions 9
2.3 Usage 9
3 Product Description 11
3.1 Application 11
3.2 Components 11
3.3 Functions 11
3.4 Technical Data 12
4 Operation 13
4.1 Sensitivity Adjustment 13
4.2 Display 14
5 Checks and Maintenance 16
5.1 General 16
5.2 Safety 16
5.3 Inspections and Maintenance Work 16
6 Troubleshooting 18
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General
FALCON-i
For your safety in case of any insecurity, please contact your
supplier.
1 General
1.1 About this Manual
1.1.1 General This manual assures a safe and efficient handling of the optical yarn defects
sensor FALCON-i.
1.1.2 Obligation to Read The personnel is obligated to read and understand these instructions, specifi-
cally the safety instructions, prior to all works.
1.1.3 Depository This manual is an integral part of the optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i
and must be deposited within striking distance to the installation and avail-
able to the personal at all times.
In case of a resale of the installation this manual must be included.
In these instructions, safety information is marked with symbols and signal
words which point out the extent of the hazard.
The safety information has to be strictly observed to prevent accidents, per-
sonal injuries and damage to property.
1.2 Explanation of
Symbols
1.2.1 Symbols General hazard
Electrical hazard
Flammable
Property damage
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which may result in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result
in damage to property.
1.2.3 Tips and Hints Useful tips and recommendations
1.2.2 Signal Words
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General
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1.3 Liability
Information and safety instructions within this manual have been implement-
ed under consideration of valid standards and guidelines as well as the cur-
rent state-of-the-art based on our long-standing experience.
1.3.1 Information within
this Manual
1.3.2 Delivery Besides the contractual obligations terms of business and delivery by the
supplier apply.
1.3.3 Technical
Modifications
Loepfe Brothers Ltd. herewith excludes liability for damages and accidents
due to following occurrences:
unauthorized rebuilds or modifications of the optical yarn defects sensor
usage of unauthorized spare parts / reproductions / modification parts not
provided by Loepfe Brothers Ltd.
1.3.4 Improper Application or
Usage
Loepfe Brothers Ltd. herewith excludes liability for damages and accidents
due to following occurrences:
usage not according to intended purpose of the equipment
failure to observe the information given within this operation manual
1.3.5 Inadequate
Maintenance
Loepfe Brothers Ltd. herewith excludes liability for damages and accidents
due to following occurrences:
deferred or inadequate maintenance
not following the instructions described in chapter “Maintenance”
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Safety
FALCON-i
Inadequate qualifications may cause serious injury
and material damage!
ZInstallation, operation and maintenance shall only be con-
ducted by qualified technical staff.
WARNING
2 Safety
2.1 Responsibilities The customer must rule the responsibilities for installation, operation and
maintenance of the optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i and appoint rele-
vant persons in charge.
2.2 Personnel Requisitions
2.2.1 Inadequate
Qualifications
2.2.2 Qualified Personnel Following qualifications are listed in this manual for the different task areas:
Foreman and User are qualified and trained staff for the operation and
maintenance of the optical yarn defects sensor.
Installation Engineer and Service Engineer are qualified personnel
being familiar with all safety checks, installation and service guidelines.
Repair Technician is a qualified and trained employee of Loepfe
Brothers Ltd. or a technician specifically appointed therefore by Loepfe
Brothers Ltd.
2.3 Usage
2.3.1 Designated Use The optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i is designed and constructed for
the detection of yarn defects, knots, loops and impurities in weaving.
The optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i must be installed and operated
in compliance with the provisions listed in installation and operating instruc-
tions.
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