TECHNICAL WRITE-UP IMCO make Digital Pick-cum-Length Counter Model EC-01

EC-01 is basically a Digital Counter for measuring the number of pick units (1 unit=100 picks) and length of cloth produced on a weaving loom. Functions performed by digital counter Model EC-01 :1) Pick Units recording : a) It measures and records the no. of pick units (1 unit = 100 picks) in each of the three shifts A, B & C exactly the same function as performed by a mechanical three shift pick counter. The readings can be reset to 00000 if and when desired. b) It measures & records the Total no. of pick units of all the shifts- like a Totalizer. The readings can be reset to 00000 if and when desired. 2) Length measuring and recording :a) It measures and records the length of the cloth produced ( in metres upto 1 decimal place) in each of the three shifts A,B & C exactly the same function as performed by a mechanical three shift Loom length measuring counter. The length readings can be reset to 00000 if and when desired. b) It measures and records the Total (cumulative) length (in metres) of the cloth produced continuously- like a Totalizer. The readings can be reset to 00000 if and when desired.

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Preset Length :The loom can be stopped by the counter whenever a desired length, which is preset on the counter, is wound on the cloth roll of loom- thus any no. of batches/doffings of desired equal length can be obtained exactly the same function as performed by a Predetermined Loom length measuring counter.

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-24) RPM :The counter displays in one of the modes, displayed as rpn on the screen, the RPM of the loom i.e. no. of revolutions of the crank shaft of the loom per minute, which is equal to the no. of picks inserted per minute ( as one rev. of crank shaft = 1 pick ) Calibration and Measurement system of the counter:The drive, or the pulse imparting to the counter is done from the crank shaft or bottom shaft of the loom. A Pulse Generating Ring is fitted on either of the two shafts of the loom and the Proximity Switch (sensor) is fitted opposite to the face of the same. The pulses generated are transmitted to the counter. The programme fed in the counter then converts the pulses to various production readings which are then displayed on the screen of the counter. Features of the counter :1) Running Length:- In the r l mode, the counter will record and display the current length of the batch/lot (out of the set length which is preset on the counter) at that point of time when you are viewing it. This is called running length r l. This r l will be equal to the Set Length SL, when the set length S L is reached. True Length measurement of the cloth (measured in shrunk condition after it has been removed from the loom):When the cloth is woven on the loom, weights are attached to keep the cloth tight and thus stretched. On removal of the cloth from the loom, it shrinks to a certain extent by a certain %. The length after this shrinkage is the True Length. This % true length (i.e. 100 - % shrinkage) can be fed in the programmable parameter (LS) in the counter. The counter will display only this true length (i.e. shrunk length) in all length displays, including the set length (SL) mode.

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Viewing:- By pressing key no. 3 anytime (even if the loom is running), you can view the following current production readings as recorded upto the time of viewing, and also review all the programmable parameters already preset in the counter: i) Current pick units and length in each of the three shifts A, B, and C, in the modes AP, bP, CP, AL, bL & CL respectively and also the Total of these readings in Totalizer modes tP & tL. Running length (r l) as mentioned above Current RPM of the loom.

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Current shift in operation (whether A or B or C) Preset batch/lot length S L (as already preset in the counter) Preset Scale Factor S F (picks per inch of the cloth which is preset in the counter, and is being woven in the cloth on the loom) The value of LS (as already preset in the counter)

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Resetting :- As mentioned earlier all production readings can be independently (but in case of pick unit & length - both together) reset to 00000 if and whenever desired.

5) Memory Back Up :- The counter can store in its memory the Set Programmable Parameters & Production readings in the event of failure of the power supply to the counter, and reproduce the same when power supply is restored . 6) Shift Change Knob :- The shift change from A to B to C and back to A can easily be done simply by pressing key no. 2, even without stopping the loom. Feeding & Setting of Programmable Parameters:- It is done very conveniently by using the three keys on the screen i.e. key no.1 ( SET key) , key no.2 (INC key) and key no.3 (SFT key) . Sensing Speed :The sensor can sense rpm upto & approx. 3000.

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Idle Mode:The counter can be put in idle mode whenever, for any reason production is not required to be recorded in the counter, even if the loom is made to run eg. i) when setting of the loom is to be done ii) when repairing of the loom is to be done iii)when rectification of the defective cloth being woven is done. After that, when production is again required to be recorded in the counter the idle mode can be reversed to recording mode. This way, the unwanted production will not get recorded in the counter.

10) Password:- A 5 digit password can be fed and set in the counter, which will be operated by the supervisor only. The programmable parameters which are preset in the counter shall be locked and unlocked by the supervisor by using his password. There is a separate permanent password also, like a master key, to be used if the already fed password is forgotten. Counter Assembly:The complete counter assembly comprises of the following items :The main digital Counter :It is encased inside a heavy duty dust free metal box with a mounting bracket welded on to its bottom. This counter is normally fitted in the same manner and at the same place where the mechanical pick counter is fitted. Contd. Page-4

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Pulse Generating Ring :It is mounted on the crank or bottom shaft of the loom(exactly in the same way as the worm assembly of a mechanical pick counter) Please see sketch of P.G. Ring attached with this write-up. Proximity Switch ( sensor) :It is fitted on a sheet metal bracket , which in turn is fitted on the frame(wall) of the loom in such a way that the face of the sensor is opposite to the face of the step of the Pulse generating ring, with a gap of 2-2.5mm.Please see sketch of sensor attached with this write-up. Low Voltage Transformer 220-240 / 15-24v :voltage power supply to counter. It is required to supply low

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Counter Mounting Rod :- It is provided for the mounting the counter on this rod (exactly in the same manner as in case of a mechanical pick counter). Electrical Wiring connection :- The wiring connections to the digital counter are done as shown in the sketch attached with this write-up.

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Detailed operation manual is supplied for easy understanding of this counter.

Kindly see the attached separate file for various sketches as per following details:Sketch Sl. No. 1. Sketch Details Sketch of the digital counter encased in a metal box Front view, side view and back view Sketch of Pulse generating ring & Sketch of Proximity switch (sensor) fitted on a standard bracket & Sketch of electrical wiring connections of the counter Sketch of digital counter fitted on any loom on LH side Sketch of digital counter fitted on any loom on RH side

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