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USTER HVI 1000 User Manual

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

Table of Contents

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USTER HVI 1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandUSTER
ModelHVI 1000
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1 Overview

Introduces the USTER HVI 1000 system and its capabilities for fiber testing.

2 Equipment

Lists the features and components available on the HVI 1000 system.

3 System Modules

Describes the L/S, Micronaire, Color, and Trash modules of the HVI 1000 system.

4 Software Features

Outlines the capabilities and components of the HVI 1000 system software.

6 Safety

Covers general safety precautions and warning labels for the HVI 1000 system.

Chapter 2 Installation

1 Overview

Provides an overview of the HVI 1000 system shipping and installation process.

2 Electrical Requirements

Specifies the voltage, amperage, and circuit requirements for the HVI 1000 system.

3 Required Laboratory Conditions

Outlines the recommended environmental conditions for operating the HVI 1000 system.

4 Air Requirements

Details the compressed air specifications needed for the HVI 1000 system operation.

7 Connections

Explains how to connect peripherals like the balance, monitor, and keyboard to the system.

9 Power-Up

Details the correct sequence for powering on the HVI 1000 system.

Chapter 3 System Startup

1 Overview

Introduces the HVI 1000 system's need for specific training and proper setup.

2 Main Menu

Describes the four major areas of the system's main menu interface.

2.1 Menu Bar

Details the functionality and options available within the system's menu bar.

3 Software

Lists the six primary functions of the HVI 1000 software.

3.1 Configuration

Explains how to define important operating parameters for system testing.

3.2 Calibration

Describes the routine calibration procedures performed at the start of a shift.

3.3 System Testing

Explains the process for regular system testing of fibers.

3.5 Report Launcher

Describes how to configure, view, and print reports from test data.

3.7 Diagnostics

States that this area is for troubleshooting and system maintenance.

Chapter 4 Configuration

1 Overview

Introduces the Configuration Menu for defining important operating parameters.

2 Test Setup

Details setting options for system testing, including repetitions and limits.

2.2 Edit Supervisor Password

Describes how to set or change the supervisor password for configuration.

2.4 Host Communications

Explains how to set up serial port parameters and data transmission.

2.5 Test Mode(s) to Use

Describes the four different modes available for system testing.

3 Lot Limits

Explains how lot limits establish ranges for legitimate property values in testing.

4 Side Limits

Details how two-sided retests apply only to system testing.

5 HVI Offsets

Covers making small adjustments to measured values for system testing.

8 Data Alarms

Details configuring minimum and maximum ranges for data alarms.

Chapter 5 Calibration

1 Overview

Emphasizes the necessity of module calibration for initial startup and standards changes.

1.1 Module Calibration

Explains the close-ended calibration process for LS, CT, and Mic modules.

2 Calibration Main Menu

Describes accessing calibration options for different modules.

3 Length/Strength Calibration

Covers the calibration process for the Length/Strength module.

4 Micronaire Calibration

Details the procedure for calibrating the micronaire unit using calibration cottons.

5 Color and Trash Calibration

Outlines the simple calibration procedure for color and trash measurements.

Chapter 6 System Testing

1 Overview

Introduces system testing for HVI 1000, covering its modules and testing modes.

2 System Testing Menu

Details the main menu for initiating and configuring system testing.

3 Testing Modes

Describes the four available testing modes for system testing.

4 Testing Screens

Discusses the common elements and appearance of testing screens across different modes.

4.5 Color Coding

Explains how background colors indicate module status during testing.

5 Mode 1 Testing Screen

Describes the interface and elements of Mode 1 testing.

5.2 Retesting

Explains how to retest bales with discrepant data or limit violations.

6 Mode 2 Testing Screen

Describes the interface and elements of Mode 2 testing.

7 Mode 3 Testing Screen

Describes the interface and elements of Mode 3 testing.

8 Mode 4 Testing Screen

Describes the interface and elements of Mode 4 testing.

9 Sample Testing Procedures

Details the procedures for entering Bale ID, Micronaire, L/S, and Color/Trash tests.

Chapter 7 Module Testing

1 Length/Strength Module Testing

Explains performing Length/Strength tests as individual observations.

1.1 LS Module Testing Procedure

Details the steps for performing an LS module test.

1.2 Reject Repetition

Explains how to reject the latest measurement within a module test.

2 Micronaire Module Testing

Explains performing Micronaire tests as individual observations.

2.1 MIC Module Testing Procedure

Details the steps for performing a MIC module test.

3 Color/Trash Module Testing

Explains performing Color/Trash tests as individual observations.

3.2 C/T Module Testing Procedure

Details the steps for performing a Color/Trash module test.

4 Nep Count

Details the data interface with the 720 NEP Tester for counting Neps.

5 Ultra-Violet (UV)

Details the data interface with the 380 Fibroglow for measuring fiber fluorescence.

Chapter 8 Diagnostics

1 Purpose

Explains the Diagnostics section for troubleshooting system hardware.

2 Diagnostics Menu

Lists options for checking motors, control boards, and updating firmware.

3 Diagnostics/Hardware Setup

Covers troubleshooting motors, optics, air systems, and updating firmware.

3.1 BaleID BCR

Details troubleshooting the bar code reader for Bale ID entry.

3.2 Color Head

Explains testing the Color Head functionality, including image capture.

3.3 Optics Zero

Describes searching for the best pot setting for optics.

3.4 Mic Air/Chamber Setup

Details setting up the Mic air or micronaire chamber.

3.5 Check Control Boards

Explains checking digital inputs, outputs, and voltages of control boards.

3.7 Moisture Control Board (M1000)

Details taring moisture channels and performing tests for M1000.

3.9 Check Motors

Covers testing and operating various motors independently.

3.10 Update Firmware

Details updating firmware for Mic, L/S, and Moisture modules.

Chapter 9 Report Launcher

1 Main Menu

Introduces the main menu areas for the Report Launcher.

1.1 Menu Bar

Details the options available in the Report Launcher's menu bar.

1.2 Toolbar

Lists the functionality options available on the Report Launcher toolbar.

1.3 Favorites Bar

Explains the use of the favorites bar for quick access to configured reports.

1.3.1 Configure Your Favorites

Guides on mapping existing reports to favorite buttons.

1.4 Report Navigation

Explains how to navigate, print, zoom, and search within reports.

2 Report Launcher Setup

Covers essential setup items like language, default folder, and printer.

3 Report Functionality

Covers opening, printing, editing, and configuring reports.

3.1 Open and View Report

Describes the methods for opening and viewing reports.

4 Pre-Configured Reports

Lists available report templates for various test groups.

Chapter 10 Maintenance

1 Daily Maintenance

Lists routine tasks for keeping instruments in top condition.

2 Cleaning the System

Details procedures for removing excess fiber after each shift.

3 Lint/Waste Box Maintenance

Explains daily tasks for keeping the lint/waste box clean.

4 Calibration Tiles

Discusses the importance of calibration tiles for color and trash measurements.

4.1 Cleaning Calibration Tiles

Provides detailed instructions for cleaning calibration tiles.

5 Service

Explains that service should be performed by qualified technicians.

Chapter 11 Glossary

Calibration

Defines calibration as checking or correcting measurement graduations on the instrument.

Elongation

Defines elongation based on stress-strain curve and break gage.

Length

Defines length in HVI testing based on selected span lengths.

Micronaire

Defines micronaire value associated with cotton fineness using air-flow.

Strength

Defines strength as breaking force relative to fiber mass.

Trash

Defines trash as the non-fiber portion of cotton.

Uniformity

Defines uniformity as the ratio of two length measurements.

Upper Half Mean Length (UHML)

Defines UHML as the average length of the longer half of fibers.

Chapter 12 Appendix

1 Host Communications

Covers spectrum support and transmission interactions for data.

1.3 Record Structure

Divides HVI records into Head, Body, and Tail sections.

1.4 Universal Record Header Format

Describes the header format for transmitted records.

1.5 Record Body-Type Formats

Lists supported record body data for Length/Strength, Micronaire, etc.

1.5.1 Length/Strength

Defines fields and types for Length/Strength individual observations.

1.5.2 Micronaire

Defines fields and types for Micronaire individual observations.

1.5.3 Color & Trash

Defines fields and types for Color & Trash individual observations.

2 Errors

Divides the Error Handle screen into four basic areas.

2.1 Error Code

Lists specific error codes associated with control boards.

2.4 Options for Recovery

Lists three options for error recovery: Retry, Ignore/Continue, Reset.

3 Error Messages

Provides a table of error messages and their corresponding actions.

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