Automatic Computer Control Operation

System for Sock Knitting Machine

Operation Manual

Zhejiang Mingde Robotization & Equipment Co., Ltd.

Tel: 0571-87995388
Content
Part One Introduction..................................................................................................................... 2
1-1 Instructions................................................................................................................. 2
1-2 Functions.......................................................................................................................... 3
Part 2 Configuration....................................................................................................................... 4
2-3 function keys.................................................................................................................... 5
Part Three Check the Peripherals.................................................................................................... 6
3-2 Check Needle Selecting Machine..................................................................................... 9
3-3 Check the Keyboard....................................................................................................... 10
3-4 Check the Stepping Motor.............................................................................................. 10
3-5 Check the Servo Motor................................................................................................... 11
3-6 Check Signal Input......................................................................................................... 12
Part 4 Set Machine Parameters.................................................................................................... 13
4-1 Set Machine Parameters................................................................................................. 13
4-2 Set Perpheral Position..................................................................................................... 14
4-3 Set Working Parameters.................................................................................................. 15
4-4 Set Density Parameters................................................................................................... 17
4-5 Show the Arrangement of the Jacquard Needle...............................................................18
Part 5 Disk Management............................................................................................................. 18
5-1 Pattern File Input............................................................................................................ 19
5-2 Chain File Input............................................................................................................... 20
5-3 Action File Input.............................................................................................................. 20
5-4 Needle Selecting File Input............................................................................................. 20
5-5 Machine Parameters Input.............................................................................................. 21
5-6Working Parameters Input............................................................................................... 21
5-7Pattern File Output.......................................................................................................... 21
5-8 Chain File Output............................................................................................................ 23
5-9 Control File Output......................................................................................................... 23
5-12 Working File Output...................................................................................................... 24
Part 6 Edit Machine Working File.................................................................................................. 24
6-1Edit Chain Files................................................................................................................ 24
6-1-1Edit Chain File 1.................................................................................................... 25
6-1-2 Edit Chain File 2................................................................................................... 27
6-1-3 Edit Return Chain File........................................................................................... 27
6-2 Edit Action File................................................................................................................ 27
6-3 Edit Needle Selecting File................................................................................................ 29
6-4Edit Pattern File............................................................................................................... 29
6-5 Edit Pattern Cycle............................................................................................................ 31
6-6Edit Main Shuttle Configuration....................................................................................... 32
6-7Edit Yarn Feeding Configuration....................................................................................... 33
Part 7 Knitting Interface................................................................................................................ 33
Part 8 Errors in Operation............................................................................................................. 35
 Part One Introduction

1.1 Instructions

Thanks for choosing Mingde Computer Controlling System for 5F and 6F stock knitting
machine.
Please read this manual before the operation to ensure correct operation of 6F stock knitting
machine. And keep this manual away for further reference.

1. Safety Instructions
To avoid fire, electric shock and casualty, users should abide by the following rules:
The power supply should strictly limited to the labeled ones. A regulator should be
▲attention
used when the power fluctuation is above±10%.
The power input line should be secured according to our regulation, and no force can
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be on it.
The air pressure for our valve should be over 6kg/cm3, or else it can not work
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properly.
The equipment should have earthing. Dysfunction of earthing may lead to electric
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shocking and affect the function.
The fixing and testing should be conducted by professionals, or else the safety of the
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equipment and operators cannot be guaranteed.
Some parts in the controlling box have high electric pressure, so do not open the
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controlling box during operation to avoid accident and harm.
If you have to open the controlling box, cut off the power and plug off the equipment
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and wait for at least one minute before touch any part in the box.

▲forbidding Do not touch any moving part during operation to avoid harm.

▲forbidding Do not use the machine when the shield of the moving parts is defective.。

Do not use it in places with dampness, dust, corrosive and explosive gases to avoid
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chances of fire or electric shock.
Do not conduct insulation test to the input and output circuits. This may cause
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damage to the equipment.
Spare parts not provided by our company may cause fire, electric shock and serious
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damage.
▲attention Replace the melting machine according to the specs labeled to ensure safety.

2.others
USB driver is a delicate device; make sure the light is on when you insert it. While
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reading (when the light is flashing) do not unplug to avoid dada damage.
▲attention Use quality USB memory stick to avoid damaging the driver and losing data.

▲attention Safekeeping the USB memory stick to avoid losing data.

This equipment should be used in a clean and ventilated environment. Don’t pile up
▲attention beside the controlling box for a better cooling and the dust should be cleaned off
regularly.
We are not responsible for improper operation. If you need detailed operation instruction
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you can consult the local supporting team.
Copyright belongs to our company; we have the right to remedy it. We are not
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responsible for damage caused by unauthorized change to this manual.

1-2 Functions

1. Introduction
The computer controlling system for stock weaving machine is designed based on the technique of
Korean Samde Company. It is the fruit of our R&D experience and advanced technology. We
used computer to manage the whole process of designing, machining, assembling and testing so
that we can ensure high reliability and efficiency.
Here we brief the functions and features of the machine as follows:
1. Friendly interface, with a Chinese display screen (320*240) and clear data output from
the LCD.
2. Needle selecting machine is designed based on the imported techinique. It adopts the
advanced shielding system to avoid disturbing so that coordination can be a reality. It
has the features of high working frequency, high reliability, and good cooling.
3. The pc controlling box can drive maximally 6 needle selecting machines and 16
reamers, or 64 valves (can be extended to 128).
4. Use USB to input and save parameters of patterns, machines, actions and chains, for the
safety and durability of the data to replace the easily damaged disks.
5. The parameters for pattern and setting can be input from or saved in the usb memory
disk.
6. We use password to safeguard the parameter setting to avoid accidental or illegal change
to the parameters so that we enhance the reliability and safety.
7. Needle working can be adjusted to turning and gradual faster or slower so that the
efficiency of weaving is improved. We use special technique to control the turn-over of
the needles to reduce the shake of the machine and change in the electric pressure to
lengthen the life of the electric engine.
 8. The parameters for patterns, chains and actions can be stored for more than 20 years
after adopting the new technology to avoid the data damage caused by power off.
9. Adopting the advanced servo control technique to improve the accuracy and speed.
10. Advance SLSI is used to ensure a easy operation and high reliability, stability and safety.
11. We can use the computer system to restart a pattern. this technique solves the current
problem and above the global level.
12. The loop synchronization is still active, accurate and stable, while conducting jog
operation
13. The present angle is displayed on the computer, so that we can achieve better accuracy
in setting the valve status.
14. The pattern design software is easier to use. it contains pattern design as well as the
chain, action and parameters, so that users can use a few clicks to change the design
instead of the complicated operation on the machine. And the comparison between the
pace size and the pattern can help the user to avoid mistakes. It is far superior to the
similar equipments.
15. This equipment can achieve perfect connecting in the heel part while some can not make
2F connecting.

Part 2 Configuration

2-1 Power on
The following is displayed when power on

Press SET for 5 seconds to enter the self-checking system

Check the memory
Check the pattern files
Check the chain files
Check the action files
Check the setting
Check the return chain files
Check the needle selecting files
Check the density disc engine return, if there is sound from the density disc and return is not
achieved; please check the zero density probe.
Press SET to skip the checking and density return to enter the main menu.
Press any key to enter the main menu

Press 1 to 4 to enter the corresponding menu.

The up right part of the picture shows the software version being used, and at the bottom is the
indication for operation.
2-3 function keys

keys function Working status

Number key 0、1、9 number invalid
↑，↓ Up or down invalid
← normalize of the chain invalid
→ Manual adding oil invalid
SET confirm invalid
ESC quit invalid
F1 Chain lock invalid
F2 File setting invalid
F3 Low speed lock invalid
F4 Unit stop invalid
F5 Shuttle lift invalid
F6 Parameter setting invalid
F7 Compulsory return invalid
F8 Density setting invalid
F9 copy invalid
F10 insert invalid
F11 paste invalid
F12 delete invalid
+&- Add or deduct number; or test invalid
reamer
PgUp Previous page invalid
PgDn Next page invalid
KEY Model setting or switch stock Stock weaving model
weaving
STOP invalid Stop
START Start the machine in the status start
of stock weaving
JOG　START invalid Jog start
Speed Return invalid Speed return
Power Power switch Power switch
Part Three Check the Peripherals

Press “2” at the main menu and the following graph will be showed:

Press “↑”“↓”to move the cursor and press SET to enter the corresponding menu.
3-1 Check the Air Valve
Select “Check the Air Valve” in the “Check the Peripherals” menu and press “Enter” to check the
status of the air valve.

In this menu you can check any individual valve of the 128 air valve.
Press the arrow button“↑”“↓”“←”“→”to select the air valve to be checked. The name and serial
number of selected valve is displayed in the bottom of the screen.
Press F2 to change the current status of the air valve, from inward to outward or outward to
inward.
Press F1 to start automatic checking (the frequency of the valve change is set by pressing SET and
choosing from 1 to 10. The current archive is displayed on the
bottom of the screen.)
The following chart is the air valves of Shuishan Machine, altogether we have 70 valves.
No. Function Position No. Function Position
( Angle) ( Angle)
1 Starting Blade for 63 38 Tension Device 0
front and heel 2
2 Left Spinner 55 39 Butterfly Gate 0
3 Right Latch 72 40 6C Closing 200
Opener Valve
4 Full Down Blade/ 10 41 No. 1 Main 0
Fasten Shuttle shuttle
5 Half Down 10 42 No. 2 Main 0
Blade /Left Cam shuttle
6 Body Terry Blade 10 43 No. 3 Main 0
shuttle
7 Full Starting 72 44 No. 4 Main 0
Needle Blade shuttle
8 Front Latch 0 45 No. 5 Main 0
Opener shuttle
9 Press Needle 160 46 No. 6 Main 0
Blade shuttle
10 Terry Return 123 47 No. 7 Main 0
Blade shuttle
11 Left Press Needle 0 48 No. 8 Main 0
shuttle
12 Needle Selecting 224 49 Empty 10
Blade for
Sealing
13 Right Spinner　 278 50 1C-1 150
14 Right Cam 338 51 1C-2 150
15 Dubbing Needle 320 52 1C-3 150
16 Stitch Detector 0 53 2C-1 190
17 Right Pin Needle 0 54 2C-2 190
18 2C Slider Half 150 55 2C-3 190
Position
19 2C Slider Full 150 56 3C-1 224
Position
20 3F Slider 245 57 3C-2 224
21 Elastic Shuttle 0 58 3C-3 224
22 Elastic Binder 0 59 4C-1 256
23 Elastic Cam 0 60 4C2 256
24 Elastic Start 120 61 4C-3 256
25 Full Position of 180 62 5C-1 290
the Clutch
26 Half Position of 250 63 5C-2 290
the Clutch
27 Dial half out 250 64 5C-3 290
28 Dial full out 250 65 Binder Blowing 0
29 Dial half in 300 66 Air Blowing for 0
Sealing
30 Dial full in 300 67 Invalid 0
31 Front Probe 0 68 Elastic Shuttle 2 0
32 Oiler 40 69 Elastic Binder 2 0

33 Tension Device1 0 70 Elastic Start 2 0

34 Sock Sucking 4 71 Invalid 0

Airway
35 Sinkers extraction 40 72 Invalid 0
for elastic
position
36 Right Down 0 73 Invalid 0
Half/Fastening
Blade
37 Right Down 0 74 Invalid 0
Full/Main 6 Half

3-2 Check Needle Selecting Machine

select“Check Needle Selecting Machine” in the menu of “Check the Peripherals”, press “Enter”to
get to the needle selecting machine testing status:
 Instructions:
Press the arrow button“↑”“↓”“←”“→” to choose the needle selecting machine to be tested.
Press F1 to enter the individual needle selecting machine testing mode with 16 reamers
synchronized entering and exiting at the pace set. Press SET to choose the pace from mode 1 to
10(don’t leave the needle selecting machine in this mode for long, or else it will get heated).
Press F2 to enter the one pace one test mode of individual needle selecting machine. Press
F2 to change the status of obverse and reverse.
Press F3 to enter the all needle testing mode for individual needle selecting machine. Press
F3 to change the status of enter or exit.
Press F4 to enter the single reamer testing mode. Press F4 to change the status of the reamer
and press + or – to choose the reamer in the 16 reamers of the current needle selecting machine.
Press F4 to enter the aging status of the needle selecting machine, at this status all the needle
selecting machines simulate the working status. Press SET to change the frequency from 1 to 10.
(after too long left unused, the blade of the needle selecting machine reamer can be magnetized,
this function can demagnetize the blade.)
Press F7 to return to the main menu.
Press F8 for help
Press ESC to quit the current mode.
3-3 Check the Keyboard

Press corresponding key, and the cursor will turn black. This indicates the keys function
normally.

3-4 Check the Stepping Motor

Select “Check the Stepping Motor”in the menu of “Check the Peripherals”, press “Enter”to
enter:

Set on/ off: press SET; to set numbers: press 0~9 or +/-
 Press F8 for help.

Instructions:
Press “↑”“↓”to choose the stepper motor to be tested.
Press “+” or “-” to change the speed from 0 to 50 while testing the rubber band motor. Press SET
to start or stop the motor.
Press “+” or “-” to change the speed from 0 to 10 while testing the No.1 density motor. press
numbers to set the turning range of the density motor. Press “→”to change the direction
of the motor motion. The number displayed in step indicates how the motor is going to
work. 100 shows that the density motor turn clockwise 100, -100 shows that the density
motor is going to turn anticlockwise 100. press SET to start the motor.
The same procedure is adopted in testing No. 2 density motor.
Press F7 to return to the main menu.
Press F8 for help
Press ESC to quit the current mode.

3-5 Check the Servo Motor

Select “Check the servo motor” in the menu of “Check the Peripherals”, press “Enter” to
enter:

Instructions
Press F1 to change the motor direction when the speed is not set to zero.
Press F2 to set the speed to 0
Press SET to start the servo motor, and press STOP to stop the motor.
Press number keys from 0 to 9 to set the speed and press SET to save.
The motor moving direction and working status are displayed at the bottom left corner of the
screen. setting part displays the speed set, present speed part displays the actual speed of
 the stock weaving machine, and the encoder part displays the reading of the current encoder.
For safety concerns, please follow the procedure indicated when testing the servo motor.
16. press F2 to set the speed to 0, and then press SET to start. At this time the needle box
should keep fixed. If the needle box turn clockwise or anticlockwise, there is something
wrong with the zero alignment. You can correct this by adjusting the corresponding RP
on the main board.
17. press STOP to stop the servo motor and set the speed to 20,then press F1 go set the
needle box turning direction to clockwise. After that, press SET to start the servo motor
and check whether the actual speed is 20. If not, correct by adjusting the
corresponding RP on the main board.
18. make sure that when you are inputting the speed setting to test the servo motor, the
moving direction is clockwise.
19. reverse test should only be conducted by professionals.

Encoder Checking
1. press STOP twice to ensure the machine is shut off, then move the machine manually for two
circles.
2. keep moving it and the encoder should return to 0 at 30000. the allowed difference is 60. if
the difference goes above 60, it may affect the accuracy of needle reading. Then you need to
check the loop synchronization probe and the servo motor. If moving conversly, then the
encoder need to return to 0 at –30000, and difference should be within 60.
Press ESC to quit the current mode.
Press F7 to return to the main menu.
Press F8 for help.

3-6 Check Signal Input　

 Tension Thread Break Rubber Band Break
Top Thread Break Scissors Error
Air Pressure Error Needle Pulling Protection
Oil Volum Error Starting Thread Break
Stand Thread Break Needle Break Protection
Yarn Break Protection Servo Error
There will be alarm show on the display if the corresponding protection takes place.
Press ESC to quit.

Part 4 Set Machine Parameters

Press “↑”“↓” to choose the menu and then press SET to enter. Press ESC to returen to the main
menu.

4-1 Set Machine Parameters

select “Set Machine Parameters” in the mode of “Setting”, and press “Enter”to enter：
the machine file name is displayed in the bracket at the top of the screen.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→” to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.
All the parameters can be changed by pressing “+”and “-”
The starting position means the machine is at the position when the 0 needle aligns to the
middle of the main shuttle.

Set Machine Type：5F flat（number“0”），6F flat（number “1”），6F pile loop（number

“2”）
Set Press-needle Type：double press-needle（number “0”），single press-needle （number
“1”）。
SetTotal Needle ： needle number of the needle box （ press numbers to input with the
maximum of 250）.
Set ZERO： machine zero position is the starting position of the needle box compared with the
loop synchronization probe position. The setting is as follows:
1. Press STOP twice to ensure the machine is shut off, and then move the machine manually for
two circles.
2. Keep moving the machine until the zero needle aligns to the middle of the 8 shuttles.
3. The number indicates in the ZERO part is the machine zero position, you can input the
number using the number keys.
Set Pattern ZERO：pattern zero position is the position when the zero needle of the machine is
at the starting position of the first reamer of the No. 1 needle selecting machine. The setting
is as follows:
1. Press STOP twice to ensure the machine is shut off, and then move the machine manually for
two circles.
2. Keep moving the machine until the jacquard needle wheel positions at the front of the No. 1
reamer of the No. 1 needle selecting machine.
3. The number shows in the machine angle part is the pattern zero position.
Set Needle Selecting Machine ： this setting indicates the working time of the blade, press
numbers from 1 to 10 to set.
The bigger the number, the longer the power supply, and the more powerful the blade. This
also leads to more heat generated. Normally, the default number is ok.
Left Dubbing Needle position: the position of the left spinner when knitting
the heel
Right Dubbing Needle position: the position of the right spinner when knitting
the heel
Left Press-needle position: reserved
Right Press-needle position: reserved
Slow-down in Heel: the range of slow-down when knitting the heel
Set Excessive Scissors ： at the first half loop of the slip stitch, the needle box should turn a
little over the heel weaving action to ensure that the threat is cut off. This parameter is
set for the excessive range. Press numbers to input the degree.
Other parameters are for back up you can just leave them for now.
After set the parameters, press ESC to quit. The machine will ask “Do you want to save them?”
press SET to save and quit, press ESC quit without save.
Attention: after setting the parameters, you have to return to the main menu and
shut off the machine for at least 30 seconds for proper initialization of the
data when power on. If you skip initialization phrase and start weaving, the
result is unpredictable.

4-2 Set Perpheral Position

select “Set Perpheral Position” in the mode of “Setting”, and press “Enter”to enter：

In this part you can set the installation angle of the needle selecting machine and the air valve.
This angle takes the start position of the needle box as reference.
Press SET to choose needle selecting machine, main shuttle or the air valve.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→”to choose the parameters to set.
The name and number of the selected parameter is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
“Machine Angle”： shows the position of the zero needle of the needle box compared to the
starting position.
The setting of the installation:
1. Press STOP twice to ensure the machine is shut off, and then move the machine manually for
two circles.
2. Keep moving the machine until the zero needle aligns t o the middle of the selected air valve
or needle selecting machine. The angle indicates in the “Machine Angle”：is the installation
angle of the air valve or the needle selecting machine.
3. Key in the number by pressing number keys.
After set the parameters, press ESC to quit. The machine will ask “Do you want to save them?”
press SET to save and quit, press ESC quit without save.
Attention: after setting the parameters, you have to return to the main menu and
shut off the machine for at least 30 seconds for proper initialization of the
data when power on. If you skip initialization phrase and start weaving, the
result is unpredictable.

4-3 Set Working Parameters

select “Set Working Parameters” in the mode of “Setting”, and press “Enter”to enter：

The name and number of the selected parameter is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→”to choose the parameters to set.
All the parameters can be edited by pressing “+” and “-”.

Automatic Oil Filling：On（number“1”）or off（number“0”）。

Oil Filling Time：the working time of the oil pump on the basis of second. Press number keys
to change.
Oil Filling Interval：the intervals between oiling on the basis of minute. Press number keys to
change.
Working Pattern 1 ： choose one from the nine (2 at present) stored patterns as the No. 1
pattern. Press number keys to choose.
Working Pattern 2 ： choose one from the nine (2 at present) stored patterns as the No. 2
pattern. Press number keys to choose.
Working Mode：there are 3 different working modes, 1 stands for weaving on No. 1 pattern
and No. 1 chain throughout the weaving process. 2 stands for weaving on No. 1
pattern and No. 2 chain throughout the weaving process. C (number 0) stands for
alternative weaving using pattern No. 1 and pattern No. 2.
Advanced Yarn Feeding ： indicates the angle that the plating shuttle valve moves before the
pattern setting. Press number keys to change.
Thread Changing Speed of the Main Shuttle ：The parameter is set for the maximum speed of
the main shuttle automatic thread shifting. For example, a maximum speed of
100 is set, when the machine runs in the chain with the speed set of 300. When
the shuttle is to shift thread, the machine slows down to the speed of 100, a
circle in advance. After the shifting, it automatically rises back to 300. This is
designed to ensure the accuracy of thread shifting. If the current setting speed
for the chain is below 100, then it works at the lower speed. Normally, you can
use the default setting.

Thread Changing Speed of the Plating ： The parameter is set for the maximum speed of the
plating valve. For example, a maximum speed of 100 is set, when the machine
runs in the chain with the speed set of 300. When there is need to change the
thread during the weaving process, the machine slows down to the speed of
100, a circle in advance. After that, it automatically rises back to 300. If the
current setting speed for the chain is below 100, then it works at the lower
speed. Normally, you can use the default setting.

Rubber Band Motor Extension：this parameter shows the degree the needle box turns before
the rubber band motor stops working. The rubber band motor will work
on for some time after the chain stops at the set position so that the
rubber band won’t break off when the machine starts next time.

Timer Switch：save for future use

Working Time Point1：save for future use
Working Time Point2：save for future use

After set the parameters, press ESC to quit. The machine will ask “Do you want to save them?”
press SET to save and quit, press ESC quit without save.

Attention: the parameters of “Working Pattern 1”“ Working Pattern 2” and “Working
Mode”will take effect for the weaving of the next sock, or you can press F7 to make
them effective. The other parameters will take effect right after changing.

4-4 Set Density Parameters

select “Set Density Parameters” in the mode of “Setting”, and press “Enter”to enter：

There are 2 different densities; each got 10 speed thresholds and 16 density thresholds. Density
threshold is used to edit the craft file. Here we are to give each density threshold a number to
indicate the density.
Press SET to choose the density of needle box or the pointedness.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→”to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.
Press “+”“-”or numbers to change the parameters.
The maximum density is 255.
After set the parameters, press ESC to quit. The machine will ask “Do you want to save them?”
press SET to save and quit, press ESC quit without save.

4-5 Show the Arrangement of the Jacquard Needle

select “Show the Arrangement of the Jacquard Needle” in the mode of “Setting”, and press
“Enter”to enter：
What is shown here is the arrangement of the jacquard needle for the current needle number of
the needle box. The jacquard needle arrangement should be in accordance with the picture
shown here, or else the controlling machine cannot work properly.
Press ESC to quit.

Part 5 Disk Management

Select “Disk Management” in the mode of “Setting”,and press“Enter”

Attention: the file name should be no longer than 8 English letters or 4 Chinese characters.
 Insert the USB memory stick.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→” to choose and then press“Enter” to enter the selected mode.
When in the mode of input files, your files in the USB memory stick will be displayed.
Press SET to start.

5-1 Pattern File Input

Select “Pattern File Input” in the mode of“Disk Management”,and press“Enter”

The column of “Interior Files” shows the pattern files and the location of them stored in the
computer; for example, AA1.DAPis stored in the position No.1, then it is the No. 1 pattern, and
AA2.DAP is the No.2 pattern.
The column of “Exterior Files” shows all the pattern files in the USB memory stick.
Press “←”“→” to choose “Exterior Files” or “Interior Files”.
when in the mode of “Exterior Files”, press “↑”“↓” to choose the position. And the file
from the USB memory stick will be stored in the selected position. When a position is selected,
“—**” will be shown to get ready for the new file.
When in the mode of “Exterior Files”, press “↑”“↓” to choose which file in the USB
memory stick will be uploaded to the selected position. “—**” will be show behind the
selected file name indicating this file is ready to be uploaded.
After choose the position and file, press F5 to upload.
Press ESC to quit.
5-2 Chain File Input

The operation is the same as that of that of “Pattern File Input”.

Attention: there are 3 positions for chain files, Chain No. 1, Chain No. 2 and Return Chain.
The maximum length of the file of the return chain is 10. Thus the attempt to upload
normal chain file to the position of the return chain will fail.

5-3 Action File Input

The operation is the same as that of that of “Pattern File Input”. Only one position for
action file is available.

5-4 Needle Selecting File Input

The operation is the same as that of that of “Pattern File Input”. Only one position for
needle selecting file is available.

5-5 Machine Parameters Input

The operation is the same as that of that of “Pattern File Input”. Only one position for
machine parameter file is available.
Attention: after uploading the machine parameter file, you have to return to the
main menu and shut off the machine for at least 30 seconds for proper
initialization of the data when power on. If you skip initialization phrase and
start weaving, the result is unpredictable.

5-6Working Parameters Input

 The operation is the same as that of that of “ 花 型 文 件 输 入 ” . Only one position for
working parameter file is available.

5-7Pattern File Output

Select “Pattern File Output” in the mode of “Disc Management”, and press “Enter”

Press“↑”“↓” to choose the file to be output. “—**” is shown behind the file name of the
selected file.
After selecting the file, if you need to change the name when storing it to the USB memory stick,
press F2, and the following graph will be displayed:

If you need a totally new name, you can press F12/DEL to delete the current file name and
then key in the new name. If partial amendment to the name is needed, just change it in the
cursor part.
The file name is consists of English letters and numbers. The maximum length is 8. Press
“↑”“↓”“←”“→” to choose the letter and press SET to input the selected letter. Numbers can be
directly keyed in.
After the change is done, press ESC, and the system will ask you whether you want to save
the new name, press SET to quit and save, press ESC to quit without save.
Press F7 to quit and save.
You will see the new name after you return to the mode of output file.
Press F5 to output the selected file to the USB memory stick. The process will be indicated
at the bottom of the screen. If there is already a file with same name exists, the system will ask
you if you want to overwrite the file. Press SET to overwrite, press ESC to cancel the output.
After the output is done, “The file is stored in the USB ” will be displayed on the right of the
screen.
Press ESC to quit.

5-8 Chain File Output

The operation is the same as that of the pattern file output.

5-9 Control File Output

Control files include action files, needle selecting files and machine
files.

5-12 Working File Output

The operation is the same as that of the pattern file output.

Part 6 Edit Machine Working File

Select “Edit Machine Working File” in “Main Menu”, and press SET. The following will be
displayed:

The editing of the craft data is done in this part.

Press“↑”“↓” to choose and then press SET to operate. Or you can press number keys to start
the operation.

6-1Edit Chain Files

Select “Edit Chain Files” in “Edit Machine Working File”, and press SET. The following will be
displayed:
3 chain files are stored in the computer. Chain 1 and Chain 2 are normal chain files
corresponding with Pattern 1 and pattern 2 respectively. Return chain file is the file used to
fast return, and it don’t correspond with any pattern file.

6-1-1Edit Chain File 1

Select “Edit Chain File 1” in “Edit Chain File”, and press SET. The following will be displayed:

The current file name will be displayed on the top of the screen.
Press “↑”“↓” “←”“→” to choose the parameter, and press “+”，“-” to change the value
or the parts.
“Part”：press“+”“-”to choose parts. Here the parts include: starting, starting loop, inner loop,
elastic cord, knitting elastic cord, closing up, sock tube, knitting sock tube, heel knitting
preparation, slip stitch in heel, press stitch in heel, finishing heel, sole, sole knitting, connection,
slip stitch in sock head, press stitch in sock head, yoke thread, seal, finish and quick return. When
the system runs to starting, it initializes the craft parameters, and the density motor
automatically returns. And when it comes to the finishing part, the system starts the current
craft anew. Thus a complete chain file should consist a starting and a finishing.
“Action”： press“+”“-”to choose action number (each action number corresponds with a set of
actions in the action file.), it represents the action of that knitting part.
“Size”：press number keys to input. It is the loop number of the knitting part.
“Speed”： press number keys to input. It is the set speed of the knitting part, and it remains the
same when changing actions. But the real speed will be automatically limited to low speed.
“Elastic Cord”：it is the speed ratio between the elastic motor and the needle box, the bigger
the number, the higher the speed. In the parts of elastic cord, elastic cord knitting,
and closing up, the elastic motor can be turned on or off by turning on or off the
elastic shuttle. See the GUM setting below.
“Pattern” ： choose “With Pattern” or “Without Pattern” by press “0”“1” or “+”“-”. “With
Pattern” shows the loop number of the current pattern size. “Without Pattern” shows
the system stops counting the loops of the pattern. For example, the rib part of the
sock can be done by needle selecting data; it is not a part of the pattern. You can set
the system to “Without Pattern” from the starting to the elastic cord knitting. The
pattern size is counted from the system finishes knitting the elastic cord. In this way,
the pattern won’t be influenced when editing the elastic cord size.
“Density 1 Gradual Change”： to switch on or off the function of density 1 gradual change.
“Density 2 Gradual Change”： to switch on or off the function of density 2 gradual change.

“Needle Box Density”： press number keys to input or “+”,“-” to change. It is the density of the
knitting part with 16 different grades. The density for each grade is set in “knitting
density parameter”.
“Main Shuttle”：it indicates the condition of the eight main shuttles R-1 to R-2 enter the chain
and start the first loop. Press number keys to change the shuttle status, they are UP,
DOWN and *. UP means the shuttle lifts up, DOWN means the shuttle puts down, *
means the action of the shuttle is controlled by pattern.
“Yarn Feeding”：it is the plating shuttle 1C to 5C controlling. The number indicates the needle
position, “Real Time” command is used to conduct the action as soon as it enters
the chain. UP means the plating shuttle lifts up, DOWN means the plating shuttle
puts down, * means the action of the plating shuttle is controlled by pattern.

“MD”：it is the swinging door, numbers stand for the needle position. Press number keys to
change the needle position and SET to set this function “on” or “off”.
“GUM” ： it is the elastic cord shuttle, numbers stand for the needle position. Press number
keys to change the needle position and SET to set this function “on” or “off”.
“GU1” ： it is the elastic cord scissors, numbers stand for the needle position. Press number
keys to change the needle position and SET to set this function “on” or “off”.
“GU2” ： it is the elastic cord knife switch, numbers stand for the needle position. Press
number keys to change the needle position and SET to set this function “on” or “off”.
“Air Gate”：it is the air valve, numbers stand for the needle position. Press number keys to
change the needle position and SET to set this function “on” or “off”.
“Blow”：it controls the air blowing, numbers stand for the needle position. Press number keys
to change the needle position and SET to set this function “on” , “off”, or “*”. And
“*” is controlled by the pattern setting.
“Cam Density”：the parameter for pile loop machine, there are 16 grades to choose. And the
operation is the same as that of Needle Box Density.
“Down Blade1”： the parameter for pile loop machine, there are three different statuses : “In”,
“Out”, and “*”. Press SET to change between the statuses. “In” is compulsory
entering, “Out” is diversionary exit. And “*” means it is controlled by the pattern
setting.
“Down Blade 2”： the parameter for pile loop machine, the operation is as above mentioned.
“Down Blade 3”： the parameter for pile loop machine, the operation is as above mentioned.
The step number is displayed at the bottom of the screen, it indicates of the chain number of
under editing. Press “PgDn” to move on to the next chain, that is STEP+1, and press
“PgUp” to move to the previous chain, and that is STEP -1.
Press F2 to directly link to the content editing of the current action. For example, the current
chain action is 02, press F2 and you will enter the mode of action 2 editing.
Press F4 to insert a chain link to the current chain, and the step number will be automatically
changed to STEP+1, and the content stays the same with the current chain.
Press F5 to delete the current chain link, and the step number will be automatically changed to
STEP – 1.
Press ESC to quit and the system will ask whether you need to save the change. Press SET to
quit and save, press ESC to quit without save.

6-1-2 Edit Chain File 2

Select “Edit Chain File 2” in “Edit Chain File”, and press SET. The following will be displayed:

The edition is the save as that of “Edit Chain File 1”

6-1-3 Edit Return Chain File

Select “Edit Return Chain File” in “Edit Chain File”, and press SET. The following will be
displayed:
The edition is the save as that of “Edit Chain File 1”. But the return chain is normally made up of
“Speed Return”, “Speed Return” and “Finish”. It should be edited by professionals. The users
can just take the default setting.
6-2 Edit Action File

Select “Edit Action File” in “Edit Machine Working File”, and press SET. The following will be
displayed:

The action file name under editing will be displayed at the top of the screen.

Action：48 actions can be chosen to edit the chain file.

Valve：it is the valve number, it ranges from 1 to 64.
Position：it is the position of the valve, it is shown by angles. “Real Time” means the action will
take place instantly when the chain gets to it.
Status：“In” is the entering of the current valve, and “Out” is the exit of the current valve.
Needle Selecting File：0~250 is the total needle number. the number behind 1C-5C ranges from
1 to 20, it indicates the 20 different needle arrangement when editing “Needle Selecting File”.
The name of the chosen valve will be displayed in the middle. “Valve Angle” is the angel of the
chosen vale at the current machine status. If the operators do not know how to calculate the
angle of the valve well, just push the machine to the position where the valve needs to move to,
“Valve Angle” shows the angle need to be set. Input it to the “Position” part.
32 valves can be set for every action. If not all 32 valves are needed, move the cursor to the last
valve and then press F1, “*” will be displayed. The valve behind that will be displayed 0, it means
the actions behind “*” will be omitted. If the valves involved should be increased, move the “*”
to a later position.
Press “↑”“↓” “←”“→” to change the parameters to be edited. Press SET to shift the cursor to
the Position parameter on the right of the screen. Press number keys to input the angle, and the
cursor at the previous chosen valve changes into “__”. At this mode, “↑”“↓” “←”“→” can still
be used to choose valve. Press F10 to change the status of “In”“Out” of the valve. To return the
cursor position, press SET.
 To edit the needle selecting data, press “↑”“↓” to move the cursor to the needle selecting
data, and change by directly press number keys. There are 20 needle selecting files to choose
from. If it is set to 0, that indicates the pattern selecting is according to the pattern data.
On the top right of the screen, the number of the action under editing is displayed. Press
“PgDn” to turn to the next action and press “PgUp” to turn to the previous action.
Press ESC to quit, and press SET to save the current setting, and press ESC to quit without saving.

6-3 Edit Needle Selecting File

Select “Edit Needle Selecting File” in “Edit Machine Working File”, and press SET. The
following will be displayed:

The name of the file under editing is displayed on the top of the screen.
The middle of the screen is the area for “Edit Needle Selecting File”, and the 2-digit
number on the left is the needle selecting file number. Press “PgUp” and “PgDn”
to choose from 1 to 20 for the needle selecting file to be edited.
Press “←”“→” to choose the needle number for needle selecting, press SET to
choose the status of the blade of the needle selecting machine. The table
displayed above is the data when it is set to 144. When the total needle number
of the needle box is changed, the corresponding parameters should be changed.
Press ESC to quit, and press SET to save the current setting, and press ESC to quit without saving.

6-4Edit Pattern File

Select “Edit Pattern File” in the mode of “Edit Machine Working File”, and press SET.
The pattern file consists three parts: patter, main shuttle changing thread, and rib pattern.
And they are projected to 3 files edited in 3 editing windows in the pattern system

Edit Pattern File：

The pattern name under editing is displayed at the top left of the screen. “X”“Y” are the
coordinates of the pattern where the cursor stops, and the number after those are the shuttle
number of the selected position. The 5 columns of numbers in the right box are the data of
the control strip. Press SET to choose between editing pattern files and editing control strip
data. The number in the first column is the speed control file of the current strip, 0 stands for
invalid control strip datum, 1 stands for low speed, 2 stands for medium speed, 3 stands for
high speed. The number in the second column is the controlling data of rougher cutter 2
(valid for pile loop machine and the rough cutter 2 in the chain is set to *). 0 stands for the
out of the rough cutter 2 in the current strip, and 1 stands for the in of the rough cutter 2 in
the current strip (valid for pile loop machine and the rough cutter 3 in the chain is set to *).
The number in the column 4 is the air blowing (the air blowing in the chain is set to *), 0
stands for no air blowing and 1 stands for air blowing. The number in column 5 is the status
of elastic cord. 0 means no elastic cord and 1 means with elastic cord.
Press number keys plus F1 to F6, they represent 0 -9 plus A to F. After editing the current page,
you can move on to edit other pages only after saving the current change. So, the sentence
“the file has been changed, press SET to save and ESC to cancel” will be displayed when you
try to turn the page after editing the file. Then the user should change SET or ESC to
continue. If no change is made to the current page, then the user can directly go on to edit
the next page. Press “↑”“↓” to the end of the page and continue pressing “↑”“↓”, the
data of the next page will be displayed. And it is the same with pressing “←”“→” to turn
from left page to the right page. “PgUp” and “PgDn” are used to turn page
(25lines per page) quickly. And F9 and F10 are used to turn page from right to left
(34 rows per page)

Edit Main Shuttle Thread Change：

The display is almost the same with the pattern file editing. And the control
 strip data is the same with those of the pattern, and the editing is also the same.
The data displayed in the left box are the data for main shuttle thread changing,
and number 1-7 can be input to that part. They are in accordance with 7 settings
of the main shuttle setting. 0 stands for invalid chain data.
If there is any change to the file, press ESC and the system will ask whether to save
it, press SET to quit with save and press ESC to quit without saving.

Edit Ribbing Pattern：

The display is almost the same with the pattern file editing. And the control
strip data is the same with those of the pattern, and the editing is also the same.
The data displayed in the left box are those of the rib pattern. 1 stands for with
rib and 0 stands for no rib.
If there is any change to the file, press ESC and the system will ask whether to save
it or not, press SET to quit with save and press ESC to quit without saving.

6-5 Edit Pattern Cycle

Select “Edit Pattern Cycle” in the mode of “Edit Machine Working File”, and press SET. The
following will be displayed:

Select 1# Pattern Cycle and press “SET”, the following chart will be displayed
All the sock knitting is done by repetition. For example, for a sock with the size of
500 loops, if set 1 for the start, 500 for the finish and 500 for the repetition in the
first item, It means the knitting will repeat the pattern in the area of 1 to 500 for
500 loops. If the repetition is set to 750, then the pattern will repeat for 750 loops
(1.5 times) in the area of 1 to 500.
For example, for a sock with the size of 500 loops, if set 1 for the start, 10 for the
 finish and 100 for the repetition in the first item, set 30 for the start, 50 for the
finish and 400 for the repetition in the second item, then the pattern in loop 1 to 10
will be knit for 100 loops (repeat 10 times), and the pattern in loop 30 to 50 will be
knit for 400 loops (repeat 20 times).
The use of repetition should be clear from these two examples.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→” to choose the parameter to be set and press number keys to
edit. “1# Pattern Cycle” is for pattern 1 and “2# Pattern Cycle” is for pattern 2.
Press ESC and the system will ask whether to save it or not, press SET to quit with
save and press ESC to quit without saving.

6-6Edit Main Shuttle Configuration

Select “Edit Main Shuttle Configuration” in the mode of “Edit Machine Working File”, and
press SET, the following will be displayed:
“1# Main Shuttle Configuration” is show as the following
7 main shuttle arrangements are provided for the users to choose from, they are in accordance
with the main shuttle thread changing in the pattern.
R0-R8 stands for 8 main shuttles, DOWN is to put down the main shuttle and * is to lift up the
main shuttle.
Main shuttle preceding is the needle number preceded when the main shuttle automatically
changes the thread. Main shuttle overlap is the needle number overlapped when the main
shuttle automatically changes the thread.
Press “↑”“↓”“←”“→” to choose the parameter to be set, press SET to change the status and
press number keys to change the data.
Press ESC and the system will ask whether to save it or not, press SET to quit with save and press
ESC to quit without saving.
“2# Main Shuttle Configuration” is the same as “1# Main Shuttle Configuration”
6-7Edit Yarn Feeding Configuration

Select “Edit Yarn Feeding Configuration” in the mode of “Edit Machine Working File”, and
press SET to edit:

Here the pattern data are in accordance with the shuttles of the plating groups of the machine,
and the data is the same as those of the pattern editing. For example: 2C-1:3 indicate that the
image with the mark of 3 in the pattern file is knit by 2C needle selecting machine, and it matches
the first plating shuttle in the second group. And user should connect the thread in accordance
to image 3 to the first shuttle of the second group. “*” stands for invalid shuttle.
Press “↑”“↓” to choose the parameter and press number keys to change. F1- F6 matches A –
F, and F7 stands for *.
 Press ESC and the system will ask whether to save it or not, press SET to quit
with save and press ESC to quit without saving.
Note: Normally, the default setting is adopted.

Part 7 Knitting Interface

Turn the panel key to WORK, and the knitting mode is displayed:

6F plate---200 ： the model of the machine and the total number of the needles in the
needle box.
Working Mode：indicates whether it works at the alternative mode or single pattern mode.
Pattern File：the current pattern file name
Chain File：the current chain file name
Output Set ： the machine will automatically stop when the production reaches the set
amount, and “Stop” will be displayed.
Current Output：the quantity of socks woven.
Pattern Loop：the loop number of the current pattern data (to supervise the repetition)
Step Serie：the current chain link
Size：indicates how many loops left in the current chain.
Action：the action number of the current chain.
Needle Box Density：the current density grade of the chain needle box density
Cam Density ： the grade of the current chain pointedness density (valid for pile loop
machine)
Speed Set：the machine speed set by current chain.
Turning Direction：the current turning direction of the machine.
Part：the name of the knitting part of the current chain.
 Angle：the angel of the current zero needle compared with the starting point of the chain.
Needle Number ： indicates how far the current zero needle compared with the starting
point of the chain(needles).
Speed：the real speed of the machine.
The operation hints are displayed at the bottom of the screen, apart from the function of
“Single Stock Knitting”, other functions are valid when the machine stops.
Press F1 to lock the chain.
Press F2 to edit the chain and action data.
Press F3 to lock to low speed.
Press F4 to stop at each sock knitting.
Press F5 to lift the shuttle
Press F6 to set the machine parameters
Press F7 to return compulsorily
Press F10 to edit set quantity and current quantity
Press ← to normalize the chains
Press → to oil manually
CMD on the right top of the screen is the current highest speed, press CMD to input
the maximum speed limit.
If the monitor indicates the machine is locked, shown as the follows:

Press “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” and input the password as required. The
password can be obtained from the distributors.
Part 8 Errors in Operation

1. The blade of the needle selecting machine will not move

Causes: A. the fuse resistance of the needle selecting machine is open; B. needle selecting
machine damage; C. disconnection; D. output board damaging.
2. Needle reading error
Causes: A. sensor error; B. loop synchronization position loose; C. encoder error; D. needle
synchronization extension loose.
3. Pattern illegible with wrong knitting
Causes: A. wrong starting position; B. wrong interval setting of the needle selecting machine; C.
incorrect installation of the needle selecting machine; D. wrong needle reading; E. disc loose
4. Pattern input output error
causes: A. USB memory stick damage; B. bad contact; C. main board damage; D. the width of the
pattern is not coherent with the total needles; E wrong format of the pattern; F. wrong color
numbers of the pattern; H. over tall of the pattern.
5. The machine cannot read and weave the pattern after the computer is shut off
Causes: A. computer is shut off before the stock weaving machine stops; B. the machine is moved
after the computer is shut off; C. incorrect installation of the needle selecting machine; D. wrong
needle reading; E. disc loose
6. Wrong display or no display on the LCD
Causes: A. wire tapping between the LCD and the machine box; B. LCD damage
7. Density motor lock sound can be detected after finish weaving each stock
Causes: density Zero probe damage.