Main components of the knitting machine 3
Optical and acoustic Signal elements 3.4
3-5
3.4 Optical and acoustic Signal elements
The knitting machine control constantly controls the yarn, the fabric, all
movable parts of machine, the motors and the electronic components. If
an error occurs, the machine stops. The signal light glows yellow, a
pictogram appears on the Touch-Screen and a horn goes off.
3.4.1 Signal lamp
Fig. 3-5 Signal lamp (1)
The signal lamp (1) indicates the operating status of the knitting machine.
Color Status of the knitting machine
green Knitting machine is producing
green
(flashes,
slowly)
Knitting machine is stopped with engaging rod
green
(flashes,
fast)
Knitting machine is not producing, as an error has occurred
during knitting
off Main switch is off
Color Status of the knitting machine
green Knitting machine is producing
green
(flashes)
Knitting machine is stopped with engaging rod
yellow Knitting machine is not producing, as an error has occurred
during knitting
green, yellow Both lamps light up during the shutdown process. Duration is
approximately 60 seconds - from switching off main switch until
machine is completely shut down.
off Main switch is off
Tab. 3-1 Signal lamp colors
Model: single flame-signal
lamp (green)
Model: two-flame-signal
lamp (green, yellow)