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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
1.1 Available models
2.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Complete kit
2.2 Operating elements
2.3 Inserting batteries
3.0 Measuring Procedures – LMI and LMC Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Measuring with manual start/stop
3.2 Setup
3.3 Taking measurements
4.0 Measuring Procedures – LMC-S and LMI-S Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Measuring with manual start/stop
4.2 Measuring with Automatic Start/Stop Signal
4.3 Taking Measurements with Automatic Start / Stop Signal
5.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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The device must not be operated in explosion hazard areas
and must not come into contact with aggressive substances.
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1.0 IN
TRODUCTION
7.0 WARRANTY
CHECK•LINE LM Digital Consumption Meters accurately measure the amount of
yarn being fed from a textile machine feeder to a take-up device during one or more
cycles or rotations of the machine cylinder.
LM units are ideal for comparing yarn consumption from feed to feed and machine
to machine on circular and flat bed knitting machines, and for other textile processes
where yarn length is to be accurately measured.
1.1 Available models
Model Range
LMC 9999,999 cm
LMC-S 9999,999 cm
LMI 9999,999 inches
LMI-S 9999,999 inches
ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the
original purchaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms
in kind and quality with the descriptions and specifications thereof. Product
failure or malfunction arising out of any defect in workmanship or material in the
product existing at the time of delivery thereof which manifests itself within one
year from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by repair or replacement of
such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unauthorized repair,
disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined by
ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or replacement must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all repacking and
shipping expenses to the address below to be borne by the purchaser.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
NOR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT,
WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON
OR AFTER REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH
DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE
WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM INVOICE DATE.
Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The duration
of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness for any particular
purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is limited to the duration of
the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this warranty, in the absence of such limitations,
shall extend for one year from the date of invoice.
ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: 1-800-645-4330/ Tel: 516-295-4300/ Fax: 516-295-4399
Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc., assumes
no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of
information contained herein. Any brand or product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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5.0 SPECIFICATIONS
2.0 OV
ERVIEW
Measuring Range LMC / LMC-S: 999999 cm
LMI / LMI-S: 999999 inches
Resolution LMC / LMC-S: 1 cm
LMI / LMI-S: 1 inch
Accuracy ± 0.2% of reading, ± 1 digit
Measuring Principle Pulse counting
Measuring Time Continuously
Preselection Only LMC-S / LMI-S: adjustable for 1 TO 99 revolutions
Display LCD, .2 in (5 mm) high
Auto Power Off After 2 minutes of non-use
Temperature Range 50 to 113 °F (10 to 45 °C)
Air Humidity 85% RH, max.
Power Supply 2 batteries 1.5 V, size AAA
Housing Material Aluminum
Dimensions Instrument: 6.3 x 2.7 x 2 in (160 x 55 x 51 mm) (L x W x H)
Magnetic base Height (approx.) 7.48 in (190 mm), 1.57 in (40 mm) Ø
Weight Instrument (approx.) 0.44 lb. (200 g)
Magnetic base (approx.) 0.77 lb. (350 g)
Complete with carrying case (approx.) 2.87 lbs. (1300 g)
2.1 Complete Kit
LMC / LMI
• Yarn Consumption Meter
• Magnetic base
• Operating instructions
• Carrying case
• Batteries (2)
LMC-S / LMI-S
• Yarn Consumption Meter
• Magnetic base
• Magnetic switch
• Magnet
• Operating instructions
• Carrying case
• Batteries (2)
• Screwdriver (2.5mm)
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2.2 Operating Elements
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2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
01. Measuring Wheel 06. Handle
02. ON / RESET Switch 07. Filament Guide Ring (LMC-S, LMI-S only)
03. Display 08. Connector for Magnetic Switch
04. Batteries (2), 1.5V AAA 09. Preset Switch x 1
05. End Cover 10. Preset Switch x 10
4.3 Taking Measurements with Auto Start / Stop Signal
1. Insert the material to be measured in the groove of the filament guide ring 7
on the rear side of the instrument. The filament guide ring can be turned
by 360°.
2. Adjust the electronic yarn consumption meter in such a way that the angle of
material contact with the measuring wheel is 120° minimum (see fig. 3.4d)
to eliminate material slip.
3. Press the ON / RESET switch (see diagram on page 4).
4. As soon as the yarn consumption meter receives the first switching pulse
from the magnetic switch, it starts counting the selected number of
revolutions. Counting starts from 0.
The yarn consumption is also evaluated and shown on the display after the
first switching pulse of the magnetic switch.
5. When the number of revolutions set with the preselect switches and
has been reached, the instrument stops measuring.
The display shows the measured yarn consumption.
If a new yarn consumption measurement is necessary, repeat the measuring
process from step 3 to ensure that the instrument has been reset.
NOTE: The electronic yarn consumption meter powers off automatically when
the measuring wheel on the rear of the instrument has not been moving for about
two minutes. The measured values are deleted.
2.3 Inserting The Batteries
Before first use of the instrument, the batteries four need to be inserted. If the
display switches off while the instrument is running and the measuring wheel is
rotating, the batteries 4 need to be replaced.
To insert the batteries:
1. Remove the end cover (5).
2. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment inside the handle.
Please ensure proper polarity.
3. Screw the end cover back into the handle.
NOTE: If the instrument will not be used for an extended period of time, the
batteries should be removed.
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To select the number of revolutions:
Preselect switch
x 10
Preselect switch
x 1
ON / RESET
00 = Manual Start / Stop
1 to 99 = Automatic Start / Stop Signal
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3.0 ME
ASURINGPROCEDURESWITH
3.1 Measuring with Manual Start /Stop
The Electronic Yarn Consumption Meter accurately measures the yarn
consumption of a single yarn feeding system at a running knitting machine
with fixed or rotating cylinders. The instrument is stationary mounted between
filament break monitor and filament guides using the supplied magnetic base
(see Fig. 1).
LMI ANDLMC
The preselect switches and allow selecting the desired number of cylinder
revolutions for the measuring cycle. The number of revolutions can be set from
0 to 99.
Preselection Example:
Desired number of revolutions = 54
Set preselect switch x10 to position 5. Set preselect switch x1 to position 4.
NOTE: Use a fine screwdriver with a 2mm blade to set the preselect switches.
After every change of the setting of the preselect switches the ON / RESET
switch must be pressed to activate the new setting.
Fig.1
To eliminate material slip, adjust the
electronic yarn consumption meter in
such a way that the angle of material
contact with the measuring wheel is
120° minimum (see Fig. 2). It is
recommended to measure the yarn
consumption for several machine cycles.
Fig.2
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3.2 Setup
Recommended switching distance approx. 2 mm
M5 thread
11 Magnetic switch
12 Magnet
Cylinder of circular
knitting machine
M5 flat head bolt
R
Recommended switching distance approx. 2 mm
Cylinder
Magnet
Magnetic switch
Adjusting nut
Lock nut
Mounting angle
1. Place the magnetic base (8) at the desired
measuring point.
2. Insert the handle ( 6) of the electronic
yarn consumption meter in the holder of
the magnetic base.
3. Insert the material to be measured in the
groove of the filament guide ring (7) on
the rear side of the instrument. The
filament guide ring can be turned by
360°.
4. Adjust the electronic yarn consumption
meter in such a way that the angle of
material contact with the measuring
wheel is 120° minimum (see Fig. 2)
to eliminate material slip.
NOTE: The angle of material contact with the
3.3 Measuring Procedure (refer to diagram on page 4)
measuring wheel must be at least 120°.
1. On the LMC-S and LMC-I models, set the preselect switches
(9) and (10) to position 0, as shown in Fig. 4 on page 8.
2. Press the ON / RESET switch (2) to switch on the electronic
yarn consumption meter.
3. Switch on the knitting machine for the desired number of machine cycles.
The instrument now continuously measures the yarn consumption.
4. Switch off the knitting machine.
5. The display (3) now shows the measured length of yarn.
If a new yarn consumption measurement is necessary, repeat the
compete Measuring Procedure
NOTE: The electronic yarn consumption meter powers off automatically when the
measuring wheel on the rear of the instrument has not been moving for about
two minutes. The measured values are deleted.
4.0 ME
ASURINGWITHTHE
LMC-S ANDLMI-S MO
4.1 Measuring with Manual Start /Stop
Follow the procedures outlined in section 3.0.
4.2 Measuring with Automatic Start/Stop Signal
The LMC-S and LMI-S models feature an adjustable counter for up to 99
cylinder revolutions of the knitting machine. The cylinder revolutions are
monitored by a magnetic switch.
To use this feature, the supplied magnet (12) must be mounted to the cylinder of
the knitting machine by using an M5 flat head bolt. The supplied magnetic
switch (11) is fitted to the stationary part of the knitting machine so that it is at
the same height as the magnet (12) (see Fig. 4 below). The switching distance
between the magnet and magnetic switch should be set to about 2mm with the
adjusting nut and lock nut of the magnetic switch.
Mounting Example
DELS
Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
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YARN CONSUMPTION METER
LMI, LMI-S AND LMC, LMC-S
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ELECTROMATIC
E Q U I P M E N T C O ., I N C .
600 Oakland Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516–U.S.A.
TEL: 5 1 6-295 - 4 300
• FA X : 516-2 9 5 -439 9
Operating Instructions
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