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2 Description of knitting machine
Yarn guide
Yarn control unit
2.2.2 Yarn control unit
Yarn control unit
Yarn control unit
The elements of the yarn control device can individually be adjusted to the
yarn being processed.
The yarn break control (1) monitors the y
arn ends and switches off the
machine in case of a yarn breakage or end. The error is indicated by the LED
(5) on the yarn control device, the signal light and on the touch screen.
In the case of large knots in the yarn, the knot detector switche
s of
f the knitting
machine. The error is indicated by the LED (5) on the yarn control device, the
signal light and on the touch screen.
In the case of small knots in the
yar
n, the machine knits a programmed
number of rows at reduced speed.
The yarn brake setting (4) regulates the yarn tension and prevents the
thread
from hanging through.
Lateral yarn guide *
1
Thread break control
4
Yarn brake disc
2
Knot detector for large knots
5
LED
3
Knot detector for small knots