ATC - 304

BATCH DYEING MACHINES

FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION

Ref.: atc304 batch jax Version 05/98

CONTENTS

GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................................
DYE PROGRAM FORMAT....................................................................................................................................
EXECUTION OF FUNCTIONS IN ATC-304............................................................................................................
OPERATION WITH AUXILIARY TANK...................................................................................................................
COUPLING............................................................................................................................................................
FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................................
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................
PREPARE TANKS.................................................................................................................................................
AUXILIARY TANK ADDITION................................................................................................................................
TRANSFER DRUG ROOM TANKS TO AUXILIARY TANK......................................................................................
FILL AUXILIARY TANK..........................................................................................................................................
HEAT/MIXER AUXILIARY TANK............................................................................................................................
TRANSFER FROM AUXILIARY TANK TO KIER.....................................................................................................
FILL KIER..............................................................................................................................................................
LOAD....................................................................................................................................................................
CIRCULATION......................................................................................................................................................
TEMPERATURE CONTROL..................................................................................................................................
MANUAL ADDITION TO SIDE TANK 1 ( OR EXPANSION TANK).................................................................................
CHEMICALS TRANSFER......................................................................................................................................
PROPORTIONAL DOSING....................................................................................................................................
HOLD TIME...........................................................................................................................................................
RINSE...................................................................................................................................................................
SAMPLE................................................................................................................................................................
PH CHECK.............................................................................................................................................................
PH MONITORING..................................................................................................................................................
CHECK..................................................................................................................................................................
BACK TRANSFER.................................................................................................................................................
DRAIN...................................................................................................................................................................
HYDROEXTRACTION...........................................................................................................................................
UNLOAD...............................................................................................................................................................
STEP REPEAT......................................................................................................................................................
PREPARE NEXT LOT............................................................................................................................................
ATC-304 EDITOR...........................................................................................................................................

PARAMETERS DEFINITION..........................................................................................................................
PRESET TEMPERATURES...................................................................................................................................
PRESET VALUES..............................................................................................................................................................................
PROGRAMMABLE TIMERS..................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR TEMPERATURE AND CIRCULATION.......................................................................................................................
ALARM FUNCTIONS TIMERS...........................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR TANGLE......................................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR RINSE, DRAIN AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE....................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR HYDROEXTRACTION................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR FLUSHING DURING TRANSFER...............................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR MIXER.........................................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR SIDE TANKS TRANSFER...........................................................................................................................................
TIMER FOR FLOW CONTROL..........................................................................................................................................................
TIMER FOR SEAM DETECTOR........................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR DRUG ROOM TANKS TRANSFER............................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR MEMORIZING THE LEVEL IN THE MACHINE...........................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR RECIRCULATION.......................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR AUXILIARY TANK.......................................................................................................................................................
TURN AROUND TIMER.....................................................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR DOSING FROM SIDE TANKS....................................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR DOSING FROM DRUG ROOM TANKS......................................................................................................................
TIMERS FOR DOSING PULSES.......................................................................................................................................................
PRESET VALUES - FACTORS..............................................................................................................................
TEMPERATURE LIMIT FACTORS....................................................................................................................................................
PID FACTORS....................................................................................................................................................................................
HEAT EXCHANGER DRAIN FACTOR..............................................................................................................................................
QUANTITY PER PULSE FACTORS..................................................................................................................................................
SPEED FACTORS.............................................................................................................................................................................
DOSING FACTORS...........................................................................................................................................................................

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 FACTOR FOR FLOW THROUGH FILL VALVE.................................................................................................................................
FACTOR FOR pH ALARM.................................................................................................................................................................
FACTOR FOR HEAT IN RINSE.........................................................................................................................................................
FACTORS FOR DOSING WITH MODULATING VALVE...................................................................................................................
FACTOR FOR TANGLE RELEASE...................................................................................................................................................
FACTORS FOR CONTROLLED RINSE............................................................................................................................................
FACTOR FOR ROLLER SPEED CONTROL.....................................................................................................................................
PRESET VALUES - LEVELS..................................................................................................................................
LEVELS FOR COOL RINSE..............................................................................................................................................................
LEVELS FOR SIDE TANKS...............................................................................................................................................................
LEVELS FOR DRUG ROOM TANKS.................................................................................................................................................
LEVELS FOR AUXILIARY TANK.......................................................................................................................................................
LEVELS FOR MACHINE....................................................................................................................................................................

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GENERAL

DYE PROGRAM FORMAT

PREPARE SIDE TANK 1.......................................................................................Yes / No

MIX SIDE TANK 1.................................................................................................Yes / No

HEAT SIDE TANK 1 ............................................................................................._ _ _ Deg. C

PREPARE SIDE TANK 2.......................................................................................Yes / No

MIX SIDE TANK 2.................................................................................................Yes / No

HEAT SIDE TANK 2 ............................................................................................._ _ _ Deg. C

PREFILL SIDE TANKS WITH FRESH WATER....................................................Yes / No

PREFILL SIDE TANKS FROM MACHINE............................................................Yes / No

PREPARE TANK 1 ...............................................................................................Yes / No

MIX TANK 1 ..........................................................................................................Yes / No

HEAT TANK 1 ......................................................................................................._ _ _Deg.C

PREPARE TANK 2 ...............................................................................................Yes / No

MIX TANK 2 ..........................................................................................................Yes / No

HEAT TANK 2 ......................................................................................................._ _ _Deg.C

PREPARE TANK 3 ...............................................................................................Yes / No

MIX TANK 3 ..........................................................................................................Yes / No

HEAT TANK 3 ......................................................................................................._ _ _ Deg. C

PREFILL TANKS WITH FRESH WATER.............................................................Yes / No

PREFILL TANKS FROM MACHINE......................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

MANUAL ADDITION TO AUX. TANK ..................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

TRANSFER TANK 1 TO AUX. TANK ..................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER TANK 2 TO AUX. TANK ..................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER TANK 3 TO AUX. TANK ..................................................................Yes / No

FILL AUX. WITH WATER TYPE 1 .......................................................................Yes / No

FILL AUX. WITH WATER TYPE 2 .......................................................................Yes / No

FILL AUX. WITH WATER TYPE 3 .......................................................................Yes / No

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FILL AUX. BLEND TEMPERATURE ...................................................................._ _ _Deg.C

FILL AUX. RATIO ................................................................................................_ _ . _

FILL AUX. QUANTITY .........................................................................................._ _ _ _ L.

FILL AUX. TO LEVEL L21 ....................................................................................Yes / No

FILL AUX. TO LEVEL L22 ....................................................................................Yes / No

FILL AUX. TO LEVEL L23 ....................................................................................Yes / No

FILL AUX. TO MEMORIZED LEVEL....................................................................Yes / No

HEAT AUX. TANK ................................................................................................_ _ _Deg.C

MIXER AUX. TANK ..............................................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER AUX. TANK TO MACHINE ..............................................................Yes / No

FILL MACHINE .....................................................................................................Yes / No

FILL MACHINE WITH WATER TYPE 1 ...............................................................Yes / No

FILL MACHINE WITH WATER TYPE 2 ...............................................................Yes / No

FILL MACHINE WITH WATER TYPE 3 ...............................................................Yes / No

FILL MACH. BLEND TEMPER.............................................................................._ _ _Deg.C

FILL RATIO .........................................................................................................._ _

FILL QUANTITY ..................................................................................................._ _ _ _ L.

FILL TO LEVEL 1..................................................................................................Yes / No

FILL TO LEVEL 2 .................................................................................................Yes / No

FILL TO LEVEL 3 .................................................................................................Yes / No

FILL TO LEVEL 4 .................................................................................................Yes / No

TOP UP FILL ........................................................................................................Yes / No

LOAD FABRIC ......................................................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE........................................................................................_ _

MACHINE PRESSURIZE .....................................................................................Yes / No

FULLY FLOODED MODE.....................................................................................Yes / No

AIR PAD MODE....................................................................................................Yes / No

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE................................................................................_ _ psi

IN - OUT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE ................................................................_ _ psi

OUT - IN DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE................................................................._ _ psi

MAIN PUMP SPEED ............................................................................................_ _ _ %

MAIN PUMP SPEED ............................................................................................_ _ _ rpm

IN - OUT PUMP SPEED ......................................................................................_ _ _ %

OUT - IN PUMP SPEED ......................................................................................_ _ _ %

IN - OUT PUMP SPEED ......................................................................................_ _ _ rpm

OUT - IN PUMP SPEED ......................................................................................_ _ _ rpm

ROLLER SPEED..................................................................................................._ _ _ %

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ROLLER SPEED..................................................................................................._ _ _ m/min.

IN - OUT CIRCULATION......................................................................................._ _ min.

OUT - IN CIRCULATION......................................................................................._ _ min.

ACTIVATE SPRAY VALVE...................................................................................Yes / No

TANGLE RELEASE TRIALS................................................................................. _ _

RATE .................................................................................................................... _ _._ Deg.C /min.

TEMPERATURE ..................................................................................................._ _ _ Deg.C

COOL RINSE .......................................................................................................Yes / No

MANUAL ADDITION TO SIDE TANK ..................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

TRANSFER WHILE TEMP. CONTROL ...............................................................Yes / No

RECIRCULATION SIDE TANK 1 .........................................................................Yes / No

RECIRCULATION SIDE TANK 2 .........................................................................Yes / No

RECIRCULATION TANK 1 ...................................................................................Yes / No

RECIRCULATION TANK 2 ...................................................................................Yes / No

RECIRCULATION TANK 3 ...................................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER SIDE TANK 1....................................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER SIDE TANK 2....................................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER TANK 1 .............................................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER TANK 2 .............................................................................................Yes / No

TRANSFER TANK 3 .............................................................................................Yes / No

DOSING TIME ......................................................................................................_ _ _ min.

DOSING CURVE .................................................................................................._ _

DOSING FROM SIDE TANK 1..............................................................................Yes / No

DOSING FROM SIDE TANK 2..............................................................................Yes / No

DOSING FROM TANK 1.......................................................................................Yes / No

DOSING FROM TANK 2.......................................................................................Yes / No

DOSING FROM TANK 3.......................................................................................Yes / No

HOLD TIME .........................................................................................................._ _ _ min.

RINSE MACHINE .................................................................................................Yes / No

RINSE WITH WATER TYPE 1 .............................................................................Yes / No

RINSE WITH WATER TYPE 2 .............................................................................Yes / No

RINSE WITH WATER TYPE 3 .............................................................................Yes / No

RINSE BLEND TEMPERATURE ........................................................................._ _ _Deg.C

RINSE QUANTITY ..............................................................................................._ _ _ _ L.

RINSE TIME.........................................................................................................._ _ _ min.

RINSE BETWEEN L1 AND L2..............................................................................Yes / No

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RINSE BETWEEN L2 AND L3..............................................................................Yes / No

NO. OF RINSE CYCLES ......................................................................................_ _

RINSE TO L1 ........................................................................................................Yes / No

RINSE TO L2 ........................................................................................................Yes / No

RINSE TO L3 ........................................................................................................Yes / No

CONTROLLED RINSE BY FILL VALVE...............................................................Yes / No

CONTROLLED RINSE BY AUX. TANK ...............................................................Yes / No

BACK TRANSFER ................................................................................................Yes / No

QUANTITY FOR BACK TRANSFER ...................................................................._ _ _ _ L.

BACK TRANSFER TO MEMORIZE THE LEVEL ................................................Yes / No

SAMPLING ...........................................................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

CHECK pH ............................................................................................................Yes / No

pH SET POINT...................................................................................................... _ _

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

CHECKING ...........................................................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

UNLOADING ........................................................................................................Yes / No

OPERATOR MESSAGE ......................................................................................._ _

DRAIN MACHINE .................................................................................................Yes / No

DRAIN VIA V7A ....................................................................................................Yes / No

DRAIN VIA V7B ....................................................................................................Yes / No

PARTIAL DRAIN VIA V7A.....................................................................................Yes / No

PARTIAL DRAIN VIA V7B ....................................................................................Yes / No

HIGH PRESSURE DRAIN ....................................................................................Yes / No

POWER DRAIN ....................................................................................................Yes / No

HYDROEXTRACTION ..........................................................................................Yes / No

PREPARE AUX. TANK FOR NEXT LOT .............................................................Yes / No

STEP REPEAT OPERATION ..............................................................................._ _

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GENERAL

EXECUTION OF FUNCTIONS IN ATC-304

The functions shown in the programming format are executed in the order in which they
appear on the "Dye Program Format" from top to bottom. Meaning that if "FILLING";
"CIRCULATION"; "TEMPERATURE" and "HOLD TIME" are programmed, the first function
to be executed would be FILL, then —after the fill level in the kier has been reached— the
main pump's motor will start, and then the TEMPERATURE control function will begin.
When the programmed FINAL-TEMPERATURE value will be attained, the HOLD-TIME will
start counting.

Functions which are not programmed will be skipped over and the next following
programmed function will be executed.

If neither of the SIGNALS (CHECK; SAMPLE; UNLOAD) is programmed, the control will
advance automatically to the next STEP and will start executing the programmed functions
in the new step, independently of the functions which were programmed in the previous
one.

Programming a SIGNAL prevents the automatic advancement from one function to the
next one, and requires the intervention and acknowledgment of the operator.

A detailed description of the functions is provided in the technical manual for the user.

OPERATION WITH AUXILIARY TANK

The programming format for a dyeing machine with an auxiliary tank is divided into to main
sections:

A small section titled "AUXILIARY TANK"

A large section titled "MACHINE"

All the functions which are requested for the preparation of the auxiliary tank are
programmed in the "AUXILIARY TANK" section, and all the functions for the dyeing
machine are programmed in the "MACHINE" section. The connection between the two
sections is the "TRANSFER" function (transferring from the auxiliary tank to the kier).

If "TRANSFER AUX. TANK TO KIER is not programmed, the functions in the two sections
are executed independently, i.e., the auxiliary tank may be prepares and at the same time
the functions in the machine are executed. However, the automatic advancement to the
next step will take place only after the programmed functions in both sections are
completed. In this manner, the auxiliary tank may be prepared at an earlier step and
transferred to the machine at a later step.

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GENERAL

In a step where "TRANSFER" is programmed, the functions in the auxiliary tank will start
first and only after the last programmed function in this section is completed - the content
of the auxiliary tank will be transferred to the kier.

Only after the transfer function is terminated, the execution of functions in the "MACHINE"
section will commence

COUPLING

The coupling will be activated according to the following explanation:

a) Connect the coupled units with communication cable; channel C to channel C

(RS232), Terminals 1, 2, 3 on the ATC-304. For working in COUPLING MODE,
COUPLE SWITCH (key switch) must be turned ON and COUPLE INPUT must be
in ON position in both I/O boards.

b) In order to set this option, press (in both units):

 <5> (Setting)
 Enter the password
 Select <1> (System)
 Press <2> (System configuration)
 Press <NEXT>, until the question “coupled unit” is displayed.
 Press <NEXT> until end, and <1> for confirmation.

After this, in setting display:

 Select <2> (Definition)
 Exit with <0> (Automatic Allocation).

c) The coupled controllers should have the same DEFINITION and the same
PROGRAMS.

d) The program may be selected and run from one of the controllers, chosen by the
operator. This causes the same program to be selected and run in the coupled
unit.

e) Pressing RESET/STOP, ADVANCE on one of the coupled units, causes the same
result to the coupled unit. For example, RESET on one unit will cause RESET on
the coupled unit.

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f) Lot No. is sent when <RUN>, from the first unit to the second.

g) If one of the units ends the execution of a function before the coupled unit, it will
wait and display “WAITING FOR COUPLED UNIT”. This way, all the functions in
both units are correlated.

h) COUPLED ALARM is displayed if any communication failure.

i) If one of the units is set in MANUAL position, the coupled unit is set to MANUAL
automatically.

j) Connect the coupled MOPs with cable, according to the drawings in the MOP
drawings section.

k) Both controllers must have identical programs.

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FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Each function description contains the following subjects:

1. Programming:
Relates to the programming of the function when writing a dye procedure program.

2. Initial Conditions:
Relates to the machine status and conditions necessary in order to enable the function.

3. Description:
Explains the operations performed under the function control, e.g. which valves open,
which close etc.

4. Display:

Relates to the messages which are displayed during normal operation.

5. End Conditions:

Enumerates the conditions that will bring the function to a successful end.

6. Alarms:

Relates to the messages which are displayed during abnormal operation and
enumerates the preventive actions taken by the ATC-304 to ensure safety and
avoid any undesirable machine operation.

7. Remarks:

Contains remarks that we believe will contribute to a better understanding of the

function
.

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PREPARE TANKS

1. Programming:

Program the PREPARE fields as follows:

1.1 Prepare Side Tank

a) Prepare Side Tank 1 and/or 2 for prepare Side Tank 1/2

b) Mix Side Tank 1/2 for mix side tank 1/2.

c) Heat Side Tank 1 and/or 2 for heat side tank to the demanded temperature.

d) Prefill S. Tanks with Fresh Water to prefill side tanks via rinse tanks valve.

e) Prefill S. Tanks with Water from Machine to prefill side tanks via recirculation
valves.

1.2 Prepare Tanks

a) Prepare Tank 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 for prepare Tank 1/2/3

b) Mix Tank 1/2/3 for mix tank 1/2/3.

c) Heat Tank 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 for heat tank to the demanded temperature.

d) Prefill Tanks with Fresh Water to prefill tanks via rinse tanks valve.

e) Prefill Tanks with Water from Machine to prefill tanks via recirculation valves.

1.3 Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when the
function is performed.

2. Initial conditions:

None

3. Description:

a) Prefill of tanks is executed by the rinse valves, if Prefill with Fresh Water is
programmed.
b) Prefill of the tanks is executed via recirculation valves, if Prefill with Water from the
Machine is programmed.

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 c) If Dosing is defined for the corresponding tank in the setting definition, the prefill of
the tank is done till the level in the tank is equal with Prefill Factor:
Level Factor PL-4 for Side Tanks
Level Factor PL-8 for Drug Room Tanks
d) If dosing is not defined in the setting definition, prefill is done to low level (digital
level).
e) When prefill (if programmed) is finished, the corresponding ‘PREPARE’ lamp turns
ON.
f) After adding chemicals and Prefill Level covered, the operator should press the tank
'READY' push-button to turn off the corresponding 'PREPARE' lamp.
g) If chemical tanks heating/mixer is programmed, heating valves and mixer
commands (VHTS1, and/or VHTS2, VHT1, VHT2, VHT3, MIXS1, MIXS2, MIX1,2,3)
are activated from the moment when prepare is ended until transfer or dosing
begins (for a period which is not shorter than Timer 42). Heat valve opens till
programmed temperature, then closes. Heat valve reopens if the gap between
actual temperature and set point is more than Preset-13.

4. Display:

a) 'PREPARE TANK S1,S2,1,2,3' on ATC-304.

b) 'PREPARE' lamp on MOP/DRP respectively, for each tank.

c) Beacon lamp blink on MOP and (if defined) in drug room.

5. End conditions:

The corresponding Tank's level covered and 'READY' push-button pressed.

6. Alarms:

If according to the process, the 'Transfer' or 'Dosing' function should take place
while the tank has not been previously prepared, corresponding PREPARE alarm
message will flash. Press the ATC-304 NEXT key and the following message is
displayed: "TANK S1/S2/1/2/3 NOT PREPARED".

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7. Remarks:

a) Prepare side tank 1 is not necessary if transfer drug room tanks to side tank and
dosing from side tank are programmed in the same step, if Transfer Tanks to
Side 1 Only is not set.
b) When TRANSFER TANKS TO SIDE 1 ONLY is set, Prepare Side tank 1 is not
necessary if:
 Transfer Tank 1/2/3 was programmed in a previous step, and in the actual step
Transfer Side Tank or Dosing is programmed.
 Transfer Tank 1/2/3 is programmed in the same step with Transfer Side
Tank 1 or Dosing from S. Tank.

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AUXILIARY TANK ADDITION

1. Programming:

a) Program Manual Addition to Auxiliary Tank.

b) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial Conditions:

Prefill (fill up to level L20) of auxiliary tank must be executed.

3. Description:

The operator performs the manual addition to the auxiliary tank and presses the
'READY AUXILIARY' push-button in MOP to end the function.

4. Display:

a) Beacon and ADD AUXILIARY lamps on MOP.

b) Addition to Aux. on ATC-304.

5. End Conditions:

'READY AUXILIARY' push-button on the machine or 'CONTINUE' key on ATC-304

pressed.

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6. Alarms:

a) If at the beginning the low level L20 is uncovered, beacon lamp and 'AD-AX' on
ATC-304 blink. When display key is pressed, the message "AUX. TANK LOW
LEVEL UNCOVERED" is displayed.
b) If the function does not end within the time programmed Timer 24, beacon lamp
and 'AD-AX' on ATC-304 will blink. When display key is pressed, the message
"ADD-AUX. TIME OVER" is displayed.

7. Remarks

If the level in the Aux. Tank is analogic, low level is defined by Factor Level PL-10.

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TRANSFER DRUG ROOM TANKS TO AUXILIARY TANK

1. Programming:

Program Transfer Tank 1/2/3 to Aux. for the tank(s) to be transferred.

2. Initial Conditions:

a) Prepare functions of tanks to be transferred executed.

b) Prefill of auxiliary tank executed.
c) Programmed temperature in auxiliary tank reached.

3. Description:

a) The tanks are transferred successively, i.e., transfer of tank 2 is initiated only after
transfer of tank 1 is over (if programmed) and transfer of tank 3 is initiated only after
transfers of tanks 1 and 2 are over (if programmed), etc.
b) Valve VT9A for transfer to auxiliary tank opens and valve VT9 for transfer to side
tank closes.
c) Transfer valves VT1/VT2/VT3 open. VT6/VT7/VT8 are flushed during the transfer for
Timers 40 (off), 41 (on).
d) Timer 55 after low levels LT1/LT2/LT3 uncover, rinse valves VT6/VT7/VT8 open for
Timer 56. Transfer valves VT1/VT2/VT3 are then kept open for Timer 57.
e) If the flags DRAIN TANK 1, 2, ,3 are programmed in the determination, the second
rinse (to drain) will be performed for Timer 58 and the corresponding tanks will be
drained for Timer 59 by valves VTD1, VTD2, VTD3.
f) Heat Auxiliary Tank continues.

4. Display:

Transfer tank 1/2/3 to Aux. on ATC-304.

5. End Conditions:

Low levels uncovered and rinse of tanks executed as described above.

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6. Alarms:

a) If at the beginning of the routine the programmed tank is not prepared Beacon lamp
and 'TK-AUX' on ATC-304 will blink. When display key is pressed, the message
"TANK 1/2/3 NOT PREPARED" is displayed.
b) If the function does not end within the time programmed by Timer 16, beacon lamp
and 'TK-AUX' on ATC-304 will blink. When display key is pressed, the message
"TANKS TRANSFER TIME OVER" is displayed.

6. Alarms:

If the drug room tanks are equipped with analog levels, low level in the tanks is
defined by Factor Level PL-7.

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FILL AUXILIARY TANK

1. Programming:

a) Program Fill Aux. Water Type 1 or Fill Aux. Water Type 2 or Fill Aux. Water Type
3 for cold and/or hot or hard water fill.
b) Program Aux. Blend Temperature: Program the temperature field for the required
water temperature (blended temperature).
c) Fill Aux. Quantity: Program the quantity field for the required water quantity.
d) Rill Aux. Ratio: Program the ratio between the water quantity and the fabric weight.
e) Program Fill Aux. L21, or Fill Aux. L22, or Fill Aux. L23, for filling auxiliary tank to
one of these levels. If levels L21 and/or L22, or L23 exist but none of these fields is
programmed, fill of auxiliary tank will be executed, by default, to low level L20.
f) Fill to Memorized Level: for fill Aux. Tank to the level memorized before. (This
option requires an analog level sensor in the Aux. Tank).
g) If any of tanks transfer, addition or heat routines related to auxiliary tank is
programmed, at least prefill is executed, before performing these functions.

2. Initial Conditions:

None.

3. Description:

a) Programmed fill valve(s) and fill separation valve V4A (if exists) open until low level
L20 in auxiliary tank is covered. Note: If the option “Common Fill Valve for Machine
and Aux. Tank” is set in the definition phase, the machine fill valves V1/V2/V3/VBL
are open; otherwise the valve V21/V22/V23/VBLA. This phase is called prefill of
auxiliary tank. If 'Fill Aux.L21' or 'Fill Aux.L22' is not programmed, fill function
ends here. Else
b) If 'Transfer to Auxiliary' is programmed in the same step, the function is suspended
until the end of the addition/transfer process, after L20 covered.
c) If Aux. Tank Addition is programmed, this function is performed in parallel with Fill
(after L20 covered).
d) After transfer has ended, programmed fill valves reopen until programmed level is
reached.
e) Fill blend: the blend valve is proportionally controlled by an analog output, in
accordance with the required temperature and with actual temperature.

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4. Display:
 Fill AUX to level on ATC-304, if fill to level is programmed.
 Blend if blender temperature control is programmed.
 Quantity if fill by quantity.
 Ratio if fill be ratio is programmed.

5. End Conditions:

As described above, programmed level covered or programmed quantity reached.

6. Alarms:

If the function does not end within the time programmed by Timer 23, Beacon lamp
and 'F-AX' on ATC-304 will blink. When display key is pressed, the message "FILL
AUX. TIME OVER" is displayed.

7. Remarks:
a) The memorization of level is done in the function “Back Transfer to Memorize the
Level”.
b) If the function “Fill to Memorized Level” is programmed, but the memorization has
not been done before (or CLEAR RAM of the controller has been performed), the
default value for memorized level is used (Factor Level PL-20)

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HEAT/MIXER AUXILIARY TANK

1. Programming:

a) Program the required temperature in the field 'Heat Auxiliary'.

b) Program 'Mixer Activation'

2. Initial Conditions:

Prefill of auxiliary tank.

3. Description:

a) Heat valve in auxiliary tank VH20 opens until temperature reaches setpoint. After
setpoint is reached, heat valve will reopen only if temperature descends below the
programmed value by more then the value programmed by Preset 12 and until set
point is again reached.
b) Mixer is activated.

4. Display:

Heat Aux. on ATC-304.

5. End Conditions:

a) Heat control ends when transfer from auxiliary tank to kier begins.
b) If transfer from auxiliary tank must begin and the programmed temperature is not
reached, the operator can stop heat control and advance to transfer function, by
pressing <READY AUX. TANK> push button.

6. Alarms:

a) If temperature sensor in auxiliary tank is shorted or disconnected, heating is

suspended. Beacon lamp and 'H-AUX' on ATC-304 will blink. When pressing
display key the message "AUX-T. PT100 FAILURE" will be displayed.

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 b) If low level L20 is uncovered, heating is suspended. Beacon lamp and 'H-AUX' on
ATC-304 will blink. When pressing display key the message "AUX TANK LOW
LEVEL UNCOVERED" will be displayed.

7. Remark:
The schedule of functions in the Aux. Tank is:
 Prefill Aux. Tank
 Prepare Aux. Tank and start mixer, Fill Aux. Tank
 Heat Aux. Tank mixer
 Continue heat, mixer till start transfer.

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TRANSFER FROM AUXILIARY TANK TO KIER

1. Programming:

Program Transfer Aux. Tank to machine

2. Initial Conditions:

a) Execution of all previous programmed routines finished.

b) Low level in auxiliary tank L20 must be covered.
c) If the machine is fully flooded high level L5 in the expansion tank must be
uncovered. Else the highest determined level in the kier must be uncovered.
d) The temperature in kier must be lower than Preset 01. (Only if transfer has not been
done after high pressure drain).

3. Description:

a) Valve V10 opens and after Timer 04 the low pressure pressostat PSL is checked (if
defined).
b) Valve V25 opens and valve V26 closes.
c) Circulation starts in IN-OUT direction 5 seconds after L0 is covered.
d) Timer 70 after low level in auxiliary tank L20 is uncovered, rinse valve opens for
Timer 73 letting rinse water in the auxiliary tank. Timer 71 after the rinse to kier,
transfer valve V25 closes and pump stops. Valve V26 comes back to normal position
(opens).
e) Rinse valve opens again for Timer 73 for final rinse of auxiliary tank together with
drain valve V24. The latest is then kept open for Timer 72 after low level L20 is
uncovered.

Note: The next programmed routine in the kier begins already when auxiliary tank
drain valve V24 opens.

4. Display:

Transfer Aux. tank to machine on ATC-304.

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5. End Conditions:

Low level in auxiliary tank L20 uncovered, as described above.

6. Alarms:

a) If the initial kier temperature is higher than Preset 01, 'AUX-TO-KIER' will blink.
When pressing the ATC-304 display key, the message "KIER TEMP. > PRESET
01" is displayed.
b) If the Kier PT100 temperature sensor is either shorted or disconnected the execution
of the routine is inhibited. On the ATC-304, 'AUX-TO-KIER' will blink and when
pressing the display key, the message "KIER PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
c) If after pressure is released, the machine pressostat PSL is still on pressure, the
transfer will not start and 'AUX-TO-KIER' will blink. Pressing the ATC-304 display
key the message "MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE" is displayed.
d) If at the beginning of the routine the low level in the auxiliary tank L20 is uncovered,
the execution of the routine will be inhibited. ATC-304 will blink 'AUX-TO-KIER' and
when pressing the display key the message "AUX. TANK LOW LEVEL
UNCOVERED" will be displayed.
e) If at the beginning of the routine the highest level in kier or expansion tank is
covered, the execution of the routine will be inhibited. ATC-304 will blink
'AUX-TO-KIER' and when pressing the display key the message "KIER HIGH
LEVEL COVERED" will be displayed. If the machine is fully flooded it is L4 which is
checked.
f) If the function does not end within the time programmed by Timer 22, beacon lamp
and 'AUX-TO-KIER' on ATC-304 will blink. When display key is pressed, the
message "TRANSFER TIME OVER" is displayed.
g) If the lid is open during the execution, 'LID' lamp on MOP will blink, 'LID' and
'AUX-TO-KIER' will blink and when the display key is pressed the message "LID
OPEN" will be displayed. Valve V25 will be closed and the pump stopped.
h) If highest level in kier covers before low level in auxiliary tank L20 uncovers, the
function is suspended until level is uncovered. ATC-304 blinks 'AUX-TO-KIER' and
beacon blinks on MOP.

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FILL KIER

1. Programming:

a) FILL function if FUNCTION ONLY.

b) FILL WATER TYPE 1 for filling with cold water.
c) FILL WATER TYPE 2 for filling with hot water.
d) FILL WATER TYPE 3 for filling with hard water.
e) FILL BLEND: Program the temperature field for the required water temperature
(blended water).
f) FILL QUANTITY: Program the quantity field for the required water quantity.
– If analog level sensor is defined in the setting and programmed Fill Quantity is
9999, fill is done to memorized quantity.
g) RATIO for ratio fill.
h) LEVEL L1 to fill to level L1.
i) LEVEL L2 to fill to level L2.
j) LEVEL L3 to fill to level L3.
k) LEVEL L4 to fill to level L4.
l) In case of Fully Flooded machines, only FILL valve is programmed (no fill level or
quantity).

2. Initial conditions:

FOR HT MACHINES ONLY:

a) The kier temperature is below Preset 01.
b) The kier is depressurized.

Note: If fill is executed after High Pressure Drain, the above conditions are not checked)

c) Load function is finished (only if 'LOAD BEFORE FILL' is programmed in setting for
"signals").

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3. Description:
Normal Fill:

a) If FILL FUNCTION (SIGNAL ONLY) is programmed, beacon is lit and no other

control action is taken. Else:
b) The vent valve V10 opens to release pressure for Timer 04.
c) Drain valves V7A, V7B, V7C,V7D close, pump and roller off.
d) The fill separation valve (V4) opens (if exists). If it is modulating, it opens 100%.
e) NORMAL FILL: V1 and/or V2 and/or V3 open according to the program.
f) FILL BLEND: the blend valve is proportionally controlled by an analog output, in
accordance with the required temperature and with actual temperature.
g) RATIO FILL: The weight fabric must be entered (in Kilograms or Pounds, according
to the determination). The weight setting is done while the controller is in Reset
mode, by selecting the F8 key. The quantity to fill the machine is automatically
computed by the following operation:
The quantity for fill is computed as the table below, conforming to measure units for
lots weight and water quantity:

Weight (W) Units Quantity (Q) Units Fill Quantity

Kg Liters Q= W * R
10
Pounds Liters Q= W * R
22
Kg Gallons Q= W * R
38
Pounds Gallons Q= W * R * 10
836

Where R is Programmed ratio XXX in format XX.X

The weight entered is automatically cleared in Unload function to enable the

operator to enter a new weight for the next program.

Fill to Memorized Level:

If an analog level sensor exists and the programmed fill quantity is 9999, fill is done
to memorized quantity.

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 Memorization of Quantity

For machines with analog level sensor:

In the step where LOAD is programmed, after fill and load are finished circulation
starts for Timer 65. After this timer, circulation (pump) stops for Timer 66 (if it is
different than zero) and the level is memorized. If Timer 66 is zero, the memorization
is not done.

4. Display:

a) 'FILL TO LEVEL' on ATC-304, if fill to level is programmed.

b) 'BLND' on ATC-304 if blender temperature control programmed.
c) 'QUANT.' on ATC-304 if fill by quantity.
d) 'RATIO' on ATC-304 if fill by ratio.
e) Beacon on MOP if signal only.

5. End conditions:

a) If FILL FUNCTION (SIGNAL ONLY) is programmed, when PROCEED is pressed on

MOP. Else:
b) The programmed level is covered, or
c) The required quantity of water is reached.
d) Fully Flooded Mode: the expansion tank high level is covered.

6. Alarms:

'FILL' lamp on ATC-304 will flash if:

a) The fill function is not finished within Timer 13; press the ATC-304 NEXT key - the
"FILLING TIME ELAPSED" message will be displayed.
b) The initial kier temperature is higher than Preset 01, in which case 'FILL' is blinking,
press the ATC-304 NEXT key and the message "KIER TEMP. > PRESET 01" is
displayed. This alarm is not activated in the case of the filling routine coming
immediately after high temperature drain in the previous step.
c) The Kier PT100 temperature sensor is either shorted or disconnected, in which case
the message "KIER PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
d) After pressure is released, the machine pressostat PSL is still on pressure, filling
does not start, 'FILL' is blinking. Pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key the message
"MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE" is displayed.

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e) The blender PT100 sensor is either shorted or disconnected. Fill and blender
temperature control are inhibited. 'BLND' will also blink on ATC-304 and when NEXT
key is pressed the message "BLEND. PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
f) Ratio fill: The fabric weight was not programmed, Fill function is inhibited; when
NEXT key is pressed this message is displayed: "WEIGHT NOT PROGRAMMED".

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7. Remarks:

If the option FILL MACHINE WITH ANALOG LEVEL is set,

a) Analog input for level should be tuned in units of 10 Liter.
b) Tuning of the analog level should be done in 2 or 10 points, conforming with the type
of level sensor (linear/nonlinear).
c) If the flow meter is defined (rinse quantity is set in the definition) and analog level
sensor does not exist, the quantity is measured by the flow meter.
d) If both analog level sensor and flow meter exist, the fill quantity is measured by the
level sensor and the rinse quantity is measured by the flow meter.
e) Fill is finished:
 when programmed quantity is reached (if Quantity fill is programmed)
 quantity equal to Factor Level 16 / 17/ 18/ 19 is reached (if fill to level
L1/L2/L3/L4 is programmed).

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LOAD

1. Programming:

a) Program LOAD.
b) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial conditions:

a) Fill function, if requested, is finished (excepting the cases when LOAD BEFORE
FILL was set in signals).
b) The initial kier temperature is below Preset 01 (for H.T. machines only).
c) The kier is depressurized (for H.T. machines only).

3. Description:

a) The air release valve (V10) opens for Timer 04, provided the kier temperature is less
than the temperature programmed in Preset 01.
b) If LOAD WITH CIRC. was set, the pump will start.
c) After loading is completed, the operator should press the 'PROCEED' push-button
on MOP to enable the next function.

4. Display:

a) 'LOAD' is displayed on ATC-304 and LOAD lamp is lit on MOP.

b) The beacon lamp is blinking.

5. End conditions:

Pressing the 'PROCEED' push-button on MOP or 'CONTINUE' on ATC-304.

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6. Alarms:

a) If the kier temperature is higher than Preset 01 the MOP 'LOAD' lamp will blink.
Press ATC-304 NEXT key and the message "KIER TEMP > PRESET 01" is
displayed.
b) If after Timer 14 the loading is not finished, the 'LOAD' lamp will blink on MOP and
LOAD will blink on ATC-304. By pressing the NEXT key, the message "LOADING
TIME ELAPSED" is displayed.
c) If the PT100 temperature sensor is shorted or disconnected 'LOAD' is blinking and
the message "PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
d) If after pressure is released, the machine pressostat PSL is still on pressure,
loading does not start, 'LOAD' is blinking. Pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key the
message "MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE" is displayed.
e) If LOAD is executed before fill and L0 (if it exists) is covered, "LOAD" is blinking and
the message "MACHINE IS NOT EMPTY" is displayed.

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CIRCULATION

1. Programming:

a) Program 'PRESSURIZE' for early pressurization.

b) If FLOW REVERSAL option is selected, program the circulation flow directions
required times in the 'IN-OUT' and 'OUT-IN' fields (in minutes). If In-Out and Out-In
fields are not programmed, the main pump will work in In-Out direction.
c) If DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROL option is set in the definition of the
machine, program the value for the differential pressure setpoint (between 0 and 50
PSI).
d) If VARIABLE SPEED FOR ROLLER option is set in the definition of the machine,
program the value for speed of the roller in percents or in m/min., conforming with
the setting, but no less than Factor 17.
e) If VARIABLE SPEED FOR MAIN PUMP option is programmed in the definition of
the machine, program the value for speed of the main pump in percents or in rpm,
conforming with the setting, but no less than Factor 18
f) Program Activation of Spray Valve, if requested.
g) Program the Tangle Release Trials, if this function is set in the definition.

2. Initial Conditions:

Fill and Load functions (if requested in step) are finished (except the situation when
option LOAD WITH CIRCULATION is programmed.

3. Description:

a) The main pump is activated. If option VARIABLE MAIN PUMP SPEED is

programmed, an analog output current is activated. The output value is the one
programmed in the field MAIN PUMP SPEED, but not less than Factor 18.
b) After Timer 10 the rollers (1…6, conforming with the setting) are activated. If option
VARIABLE SPEED FOR ROLLER is programmed, an analog output current is
activated. The output value is the one programmed in the field ROLLER SPEED, but
not less than Factor 17.
If SEPARATE AN. OUTPUTS FOR ROLLERS is set in definition, the number of
analog outputs activated is equal to rollers number. For roller 26 spare analog
outputs 15 are used
c) Pressurization valve (V9) is activated if PRESSURIZE is programmed (except during
atmospheric functions) or the kier temperature is higher than Preset 01, otherwise
the air release valve (V10) is activated.
d) If FLOW REVERSAL option is programmed:

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 – ELECTRICAL FLOW REVERSAL: IN-OUT and OUT-IN outputs are activated for
corresponding programmed times.
– PNEUMATIC FLOW REVERSAL: Pneumatic flow reversal valve is activated for
OUT-IN direction.
e) If ELECTRICAL FLOW REVERSAL option is programmed, Timer 06 will be
activated between changes of direction.
f) If DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROL option is programmed, the pump speed
is controlled by an analog output, in order to keep differential pressure at the
required value. For this control loop the actual differential pressure is measured by
an analog input.
g) If ‘Seam Control’ in Sample and/or in Unload is defined, it is supposed that there
are magnets. In this case, after circulation start, during Timer PT-53 the magnets
are searched. After this timer the controller will stop the rollers where the magnets
were not found. Thus the rollers will work only in the channels where fabric is loaded.
In any case, roller 1 will work. The operator can cancel the magnets searching, using
a switch connected as a digital input to the controller. In this case, all the rollers are
activated.
h) If 'Tangle Release Procedure' is set in the definition, the operator has the
possibility to program the required number of trials to release tangle. When tangle is
detected, the main winch stops and after a delay (Timer-26) the main winch is
activated backward for Timer 27 (the roller speed for reverse is set in Factor-33),
then stops. After a delay, the main winch starts forward again and the tangle input is
checked after Timer-28. This process is repeated for the number programmed in
'tangle release trials' field. If after the programmed number of trials tangle is still
detected, the main winch is stopped, 'TANG' message on ATC-304 and the beacon
are blinking, and on pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key the message "FABRIC
TANGLED" is displayed. If after a stop the fabric runs smoothly for Timer 29, the
trial counter is cleared and all the process starts again in a case of tangle.
– If ‘Separate Tangle Release’ is set in definition, the release is done separately
for each roller, when the corresponding tangle signal is received.
– If ‘Separate Tangle Release’ is not set in definition (common tangle release),
when a tangle is received, all the rollers execute the tangle release procedure
simultaneously. During roller reverse, pump speed is equal with Factor-18
(minimum speed). In this case, for release/backward Spare Digital Outputs 110
are used for rollers 26.
– If ‘Separate Analog Outputs for Rollers’ is set in definition during separate
tangle release, the roller where tangle occurs goes back with the speed set in
Factor-33. If there is only an analog output for all rollers, the speed will be always
as programmed in the step.
i) If AUTOCOOL ON TANGLE AND TEMPERATURE ABOVE PRESET 1 is set,
autocooling to Preset 1 is performed when a tangle occurs.
j) If programmed, spray valve V56 opens.

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 k) Rollers Speed Control: If this option is set in definition, when a lot is created, the
operator will enter the Turn Around time necessary for this lot. This value is kept in
XN-47 (or Option 2 in the Central System). If the value is not entered in Lot
Creation, the value in Timer-75 is used.
The rollers will start with the value programmed in the step, till all the seams are
found. Then, per each channel, turn around time is compared with the programmed
turn around time. If the difference is greater than 10%, increase/decrease of the
corresponding roller speed is done, with the value in Factor-40 (in units of 0…255).
In any case, minimum roller speed will be as programmed in Factor-17, and
maximum as Factor-15.

If ‘Separate Analog Outputs for Rollers’ is set, this control is done separately for
each roller, conforming each seam.

If there is only one analog output for all rollers, the speed control is done conforming
with the first seam.

Speed control is not done during tangle release procedure, sample, and unload
functions.
l) Turn Around Time Monitoring: if this option is set, in Circulation, after all the
seams were found (in Timer-53), the turn around time for each channel is counted
and displayed. These values are kept in non-cleared operands XN 3540.

These values are compared with Turn Around Time entered in Lot Creation, or with
Timer-75, if Turn Around in lot creation is zero. If they are greater, ‘ROPE’ alarm is
given.

4. Display:

a) 'CIRCULATION' or 'In-Out' or 'Out-In' on ATC-304.

b) 'Diff. Pressure' for differential pressure control.

5. End Conditions:

Drain or Unload – if Unload Without Circulation is set in definition – (except for

auto-cooling).

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6. Alarms:

a) There is no feed-back from main pump. 'CIRC' blinks on display of the unit. When
pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key the message "NO FEEDBACK MAIN PUMP" is
displayed. Time counting is stopped.
b) There is no feed-back from one of the rollers 'CIRC' blinks on display of the unit.
When pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key the message "NO FEEDBACK ROLLER" is
displayed.
c) The water level drops below the protection level (L0). 'CIRC' blinks on the display of
the unit. When pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key the message "PROTECTION
LEVEL UNCOVERED" is displayed. Time counting and temperature control are
stopped (or below Factor Level 15, if FILL MACHINE WITH ANALOG LEVEL is
set)
d) If tangle is detected chemicals transfer, temperature control and time counting are
stopped; "TANG" message on ATC-304 'TANGLE' lamp on MOP and the beacon
are blinking, and the message "FABRIC TANGLED" is displayed upon pressing the
ATC-304 NEXT key. Time counting, temperature control and chemicals transfer are
reactivated after tangle has been handled. Conform to programming in the options,
main pump and rollers, or only the roller where tangle occurred, stop during tangle.
e) If the lid switch is open and the kier temperature is above Preset 01 and/or
pressure is programmed, 'LID' alarm is displayed on ATC-304 and the beacon is
blinking. When pressing ATC-304 NEXT key, the message "LID OPEN" will be
displayed. Time counting is stopped.
f) The TSL thermostat should be set approximately 3 Deg.C. above Preset 01 value.
If this adjustment is not made, namely TSL is below PRESET 01, all valves and
motors are closed, 'PRST' blinks on ATC-304 and the message "TSL SET BELOW
PRESET 01" is displayed.
g) If DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROL is activated and the analog output
allocated for the differential pressure control remains at he maximum value more
than Timer 34 without any influence on the control results, 'D. PRES' will blink and
when pressing the NEXT key, the error message "DIFF. PRESS. NOT KEPT" will be
displayed.
h) If DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROL is activated and the input transducer for
differential pressure is shorted or disconnected, 'D. PRES' will blink and when
pressing the NEXT key, the error message "DIF. PRES. SENSOR FAILURE" is
displayed.

7. Remarks:

a) During rinse function, circulation is activated only if the option RINSE WITH
CIRCULATION has been programmed. In rinse by cycles, circulation is activated
only for Timer 31 between fill and drain phases.
b) If both Pump Speed and Differential Pressure are programmed in a step, only
pump speed output is performed.

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c) If Pump Speed / Roller Speed by Keyboard is set in definition, when entering a
new lot, the operator set these values and the pump/roller will work during the entire
program with the same speed.
d) If Pump Speed / Roller Speed can be set in the dye program and by the keyboard,
in the steps when the speed is not set in the program, speed is as programmed by
the keyboard. If speed is set in the dye program, this value is used and not the value
set by the keyboard.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL

1. Programming:

a) Rate (Degrees C/min or F/min) field.

b) Temperature (Degrees C or F) field. Program the final value of temperature required.
Do not program a final temperature higher than the value programmed in Preset 02.
That value is the highest allowed temperature, and the controller program will always
try to prevent exceeding it.
c) Program 'COOL RINSE' if requested.

2. Initial Conditions:

a) Previous routines are finished.

b) A feedback signal is received from an auxiliary contact on the contactor which
operates the main pump motor, indicating that the pump is in operation.
c) Low level in kier L0 covered.

3. Description:

a) Temperature control begins Timer 01 after the main pump is turned on, in order to
ensure that the liquid in the machine is well mixed and is at a uniform temperature.
The controller compares the temperature in the kier, measured by the PT-100
sensor, with the required temperature. During a heating or cooling cycle with
programmable rate, the required temperature is calculated taking into account the
programmed rate and the elapsed time. When the actual temperature reaches the
programmed final temperature, the controller will act to keep the temperature
constant. If rate is not programmed and after reaching setpoint, control action is
performed at maximum possible rate. The heating/cooling process is controlled by
setting the degree of opening of the corresponding proportional (modulating) valve at
the heat exchanger. If no heating and/or cooling valve is existing in the
configuration, ON-OFF control is performed by means of ON-OFF valves
commanded from digital outputs.
b) If common heat exchanger option is programmed, heat exchanger drain is
executed before first heating command or if heating process is to be executed after
a cooling process. Drain of heat exchanger is executed by opening the heating valve
VH and the heat exchanger drain valve VD (or cool exit valve VC1 if VD is not
defined) for Timer 03. If heating valve is proportional, its opening during heat
exchanger drain is programmed by Factor 10.
c) During heating process VH1 condensate valve is open even VH steam valve is
closed. During cooling process, VC1 cool out valve is open, even VC cool in valve is
closed.

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 d) If a cooling process must be executed immediately after a heating process, a
programmable timer separates the two phases.
e) If COOL RINSE is programmed, direct cooling is executed until the temperature
setpoint is reached (not when holding temperature). During direct cooling outlet
valve VCO (N.O. valve) is closed and cooling water is injected in the machine
directly via VCR. If water excess is detected, direct cooling drain valve VCRD is
open until low level is covered). While direct cooling drain valve VCRD is open and
temperature and/or low pressure in the machine are above TSL, PSL – cooling
water mixing valve VCWM is open.
The level used in cool rinse are defined by:
1. If analog level in the machine:
- Factor Level PL-1 for low level
- Factor Level PL-2 for high level
2. If digital level:
- Level L1 for low level
- Level L2 for high level
f) If steam pressure control option is programmed, when low pressure steam switch
is on:
 The controller will not begin heat control.
 If it is in maximum rate temperature control, or in heat in a rate greater than
Preset 05, the heating will be interrupted until the low pressure switch becomes
OFF plus Timer 07.

4. End Conditions:

The temperature control routine ends when the programmed final temperature is
reached (as programmed in the 'TEMP' field) and has been held for the time
programmed in the HOLD TIME field.

5. Display:

a) Setpoint and actual measured temperature are displayed continuously.

b) During controlled heating, 'HEAT' is displayed.
c) During controlled cooling, 'COOL' is displayed.
d) ‘COOL RINSE' during direct cool function.

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6. Alarms:

a) If the temperature field is programmed for a higher temperature than the value
programmed in Preset 02, 'HEAT' blinks immediately when the routine begins.
Pressing NEXT key the unit displays the following message: "PROG. TEMP. >
Preset 02".
b) Overshoot of Preset 09 or more above the programmed temperature causes 'HEAT'
to blink. When NEXT key is pressed, the following message appears:
"OVERSHOOT > PRESET 09". Hold time counting is suspended.
c) If actual temperature is Preset 09 or more below the final programmed temperature,
hold time counting is suspended. 'COOL' will blink on ATC-304 and by pressing
NEXT key the message "UNDERSHOOT > PRESET 09" is displayed.
d) If during rate heating the actual temperature lags the calculated required
temperature by a value greater than the value programmed by Preset 10, 'COOL'
will blink and the heating valve will open fully until the actual temperature reaches
the required range. When pressing NEXT key, the unit displays the following
message: "HEATING RATE TOO SLOW". Vice versa, if the actual temperature
exceeds the calculated required temperature by a value greater than the value
programmed by Preset 10, 'HEAT' will blink and the heating valve is closed until the
actual temperature lies within the calculated range. When pressing NEXT key, the
unit will display the message: "HEATING RATE TOO FAST".
e) During rate cooling, if the actual temperature does not follow the calculations as
above, 'COOL' will blink, the cooling valve is closed and "COOLING RATE TOO
FAST" message is displayed, or 'HEAT' will blink, cooling valve is fully open and
"COOLING RATE TOO SLOW" message is displayed when NEXT key is pressed.
f) If the temperature sensor leads are open or shorted, 'HEAT' or 'COOL' will blink on
ATC-304 and the program will be suspended. When NEXT key is pressed message
"KIER PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
g) If there is no feed-back signal from the main pump, circulation display will blink and
the heating process will stop. When pressing NEXT key displays: "NO FEEDBACK -
MAIN PUMP". Hold time counting is suspended.
h) If actual temperature is higher than Preset 03, all the control process stops. 'HEAT'
blinks. Pressing NEXT key displays: "KIER TEMP > PRESET 03".
i) If in heat control at maximum rate, or at rate greater than Preset 05 low pressure
switch is ON, 'STEAM' will blink, and when NEXT key is pressed, the message
"LOW PRESSURE STEAM" is displayed

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MANUAL ADDITION TO SIDE TANK 1 (or Expansion Tank)

1. Programming:

a) Program MANUAL ADDITION.

b) Program TRANSFER DURING TEMP. CONTROL for execution of the routine
without temperature coincidence.
c) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial Conditions:

a) All previous functions are over.

b) If TRANSFER DURING TEMP. CONTROL not programmed, setpoint in the machine
must have been reached.

3. Description:

a) Operator adds chemicals to the side tank and presses MOP 'PROCEED'
push-button or ATC-304 'CONTINUE' to proceed to next function.
b) Circulation goes on and temperature control is maintained throughout this function.

4. Display:

a) 'Manual addition' in ATC-304.

b) 'ADD' lamp and Beacon lamp are lit on MOP.

5. End Conditions:

By pressing 'PROCEED' or 'CONTINUE'.

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6. Alarms:

'Addition' on ATC-304 and ADD lamp will flash if the function is not over after Timer
15, and "ADDITION TIME ELAPSED" message is displayed if NEXT key is pressed.

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CHEMICALS TRANSFER

1. Programming:

a) Program Transfer during Temp. control for execution of the routine without
temperature coincidence.
b) Program Recirculation from Side Tank 1/Side Tank 2/Tank 1/Tank 2/Tank 3 for
recirculate from machine to one tank.
c) Program 'Transfer Side Tank 1' or/and 'Transfer Side Tank 2' for transfer from
side tanks.
d) Program 'Transfer Tank 1 or 2 or 3' for transferring chemicals from drug room tanks
1, 2 or 3.

2. Initial Conditions:

a) Prepare tanks function is finished (except if Recirculation).

b) Minimum time for heat /mixer tanks over (if this function was programmed).
c) Previous functions are finished, if programmed.
d) If Transfer during Temp. control was not programmed, setpoint temperature in the
machine must be reached.

3. Description:

All heat mixer valves close provided Timer 42 expired for each of the programmed
tanks.

Recirculation Tanks
a) The function is executed only if actual temperature < Preset 01.
b) Prepare tanks is not a condition for executing the routine.
c) VT10/VT11/VT6A/VT7A/VT8A is open until LTSHIGH is covered. It then closes for
Timer 68 and reopens again afterward.
d) VTS1/VTS2, PTS or VT1/VT2/VT3, PT are open as long as LTSLOW is uncovered.
e) RECIRCULATION lamp is lit during Recirculation phase.
f) When the operator presses PROCEED on MOP or when Timer 67 expires,
Recirculation is ended and rinse of tank is executed, using the same time as for
transfer.

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Transfer from the Side Tanks
a) The transfer valve VTS1/VTS2 opens and after Timer 45 the chemicals pump PTS
is activated.
b) Side tank is flushed periodically by opening VT5/VT5A for Timer 41 and closing for
Timer 40.
c) When LTSLOW is uncovered for more than Timer 46 the first rinse of the side tank
is executed: VT5/VT5A opens for Timer 48. Afterward, VT5/VT5A is closed and PTS
and VTS1/VTS2 remain open for Timer 47.
d) If 'SIDE TANK DRAIN' is set in the machine definition phase, VTS1/VTS2 and PTS
close, VT5/VT5A and VTD1/VTD2 open for Timer 50. Afterward, VT5/VT5A is
closed and VTD1/VTD2 remains open for Timer 51.

Transfer from the drug room tanks

a) The tanks are transferred successively, i.e. transfer of tank 2 is initiated only after
transfer of tank 1 is over (if programmed) and transfer of tank 3 is initiated only after
transfers of tanks 1 and 2 are over (if programmed).
b) If the drug room tanks are transferred through the side tank 1, and if prefill of side
tank was not set in the machine definition phase, the side tank 1 rinse valve (VT5) is
open until the side tank low level is covered. Then the corresponding transfer valves
(VT1, VT2, VT3) are open.
c) The side tank 1 transfer valve and pump are activated after Timer 43, if transfer via
Side Tank 1.
d) During transfer, the drug room tanks are periodically flushed by activating the
corresponding rinse valves VT6, VT7, VT8 for Timer 41 and closing them for
Timer 40.
e) If the side tank low level gets uncovered, the transfer valve VTS1and pump PTS are
closed, and reopen when the level is covered again (if transfer via Side Tank 1).
f) Timer 55 after the drug room tanks levels get uncovered, the first rinse takes place:
VT6, VT7, VT8 open for Timer 56 and VT1, VT2, VT3 remain open for Timer 57.
g) The second rinse of tanks is done for Timer 58. Rinse valve VT6/VT7/VT8 and drain
valve VTD1/VTD2/VTD3 are open. This rinse is performed if drain of tank is set in
the definition.
h) The transfer from drug room tanks is finished by draining the corresponding tank for
Timer 59 (if this option is programmed).
i) The routine is finished by side tank drain, if corresponding option is programmed and
transfer of chemical tanks is executed via side tank.

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 NOTES:
If Transfer Tanks To Side Only is set, transfer is done as follows:
1.1. If Transfer Tank 1/2/3 is programmed, drug room tanks are transferred to
Side Tank.
1.2. If in one of the next steps Transfer Side Tank 1 or Dosing from Side Tank
1 is programmed, the chemicals from Side Tank 1 are transferred (or
dosed) to machine, without signal for Prepare Side Tank 1.
2. If Transfer Tank 1/2/3 and Transfer Side Tank 1 are programmed in the
same step: drug room tanks are transferred to the machine via Side tank,
without any delay (Prepare side tank is not required).
3. If Transfer Tank 1/2/3 and Dosing from Side Tank 1 are programmed in
the same step: drug room tanks are transferred to Side tank 1, and then
Dosing from Side Tank is performed (Prepare side tank is not required).

4. Display:

'TRANSFER TANKS S1/S2/1/2/3'.

'RECIRCULATION' if Recirculation is executed.

5. End Conditions:

a) Levels uncovered and timers elapsed.

b) (If Recirculation): When PROCEED is pressed on MOP or Timer 67 expires.

6. Alarms:

a) If Prepare function is not finished and Transfer is requested, 'TANK' on ATC-304

will flash. When pressing the NEXT key, the unit will display the message "TANK
NOT PREPARED".
b) If transfer and dosing from the same tank are programmed in the step, "TANK"
and "DOSING" blink and the message "WRONG TRANSFER AND DOSING
PROGR." is displayed.

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7. Remarks:

a) If an analog level sensors are used in the side tanks:

– Quantities for LTSLOW and LTSHIGH must be defined by Factor Levels PL-3
and PL-5.
– Factor Level PL-6 defines quantity for high protection level in side tank. If this
quantity is reached, rinse valve VT5/VT5A closes.
b) If analog levels are defined in drug room tanks
 Quantities for low and high (Recirculate levels) are defined by Level Factors
PL-7 and PL–9
c) The function is inhibited if there is no feed-back from main pump.
d) The chemicals transfer stops if tangle is detected.
e) If RECIRCULATION is programmed or TRANSFER ONLY BELOW PRESET 01
option is selected, and the actual kier temperature > Preset 01, the routine is not
executed.
f) If TRANSFER TO SIDE ONLY is not set, transfer may be executed or from side
tanks or from chemical tanks, but not together. If accidentally, both are programmed,
only the side tank transfer is executed.
g) If the routine does not end until Timer 16 expires 'TANK' will blink on ATC-304 and
when pressing NEXT key the message "TRANSFER TIME OVER" will be displayed.

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PROPORTIONAL DOSING

1. Programming:

a) Program 'DOSING CURVE NO.' with the number of the dosing diagram which the
dosing function is supposed to follow.
b) Program 'DOSE TIME' with the time (in minutes) the dosing function has to be
executed.

2. Initial Conditions:

All the previous functions programmed in the step are over.

3. Description:

Dosing according to Arel method is executed by means of an analog level sensor

connected to an analog input and no supplementary equipment is needed except the
one commonly used in transfer. Dosing is provided by opening pulses of the transfer
valve, whose length and frequency are computed according to the dosing curve.
a) If dosing with modulating valve is set in the definition, dosing is performed by
opening of the modulating valve. Minimum opening conforms with Factor 29 (%).
b) Transfer pump is activated throughout the routine and the transfer pulses are
executed by means of the transfer valve. The dosing pulses are spread throughout
the dosing time, their length and period are computed corresponding to the dosing
curve. In any case the activation pulses are not shorter than Timer-88 and the
pause between pulses is not shorter than Timer-89.
c) The quantity is permanently measured by means of the analog level sensor. The
initial quantity in the tank serves as dosing quantity and during the process the
speed is corrected corresponding to the information read by the sensor.
d) When a quantity smaller than low level remains in the dosing tank, the remaining
quantity is transferred for a Timer and the rinse and drain of the dosing tank are
executed as in the transfer process.

4. Display:

'DOSING' on ATC-304.

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5. End Conditions:

The programmed time for dosing has elapsed or/and the quantity required was
transferred.

6. Alarms:

a) If the programmed data do not match the maximum dosing speed, as programmed
in Factor 20, 'DOS' will blink on ATC-304 and when pressing the NEXT key, the
message "WRONG DOSING PARAM." will appear. The routine is canceled.
b) If temperature in machine exceeds Preset 01 dosing is suspended and auto-cooling
is executed (excepting the case when the flag DOSING OVER PRESET 01 is
programmed). 'DOS' will blink on ATC-304 when pressing NEXT key the message
"AUTOCOOL TO PRESET 01" will be displayed.
c) If there is no feed back from the main pump, 'DOS' will blink and the routine is
suspended. When pressing the NEXT key, the message "NO FEEDBACK MAIN
PUMP" is displayed.
d) If a tangle signal is received, 'DOS' will blink and the routine is suspended. When
pressing NEXT key, the message "FABRIC TANGLED" is displayed.
e) If after Timer 17 expired the function didn't end, 'DOS' will blink on the display of the
unit and when pressing the NEXT key the message "DOSING TIME ELAPSED" will
be displayed. Rinse and drain of the dosing tank is not executed in this case (in
order to save the chemicals in the tank for another dosing program in another step
or dye program) and the execution is restarted by pressing 'PROCEED' in MOP.
f) If the analog level input was not tuned, the routine is not executed. 'DOS' will blink
on ATC-304 and by pressing the NEXT key the error message "ANALOG LEVEL
NOT TUNED" will be displayed.
g) If a quantity transferred in a period of time is greater than the theoretically calculated
quantity + Factor 25, 'DOS' will blink on ATC-304 and the message "DOSING TOO
SLOW" or "DOSING TOO FAST" will be displayed.
h) If transfer and dosing from the same tank are programmed in the step, "TANK" and
"DOSING" blink and the message "WRONG TRANSFER AND DOSING PROGR."
is displayed.

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7. Remarks:

a) Information about quantity in the dosing tank is obtained by reading the analog
Input (4-20 mA) and is also used to improve the precision. This input must be tuned
according to the capacity of the tank. In the absence of the tuning, the routine will
not be executed and an error message will be displayed.
b) Low level in dosing tank is defined by Factor Level
 PL–3 for side tanks
 PL–7 for drug room tanks
c) The flow through dosing valve (dl/min.), taken in consideration when the
opening/closing dosing valve is calculated, is defined by the factors:
PF–20 for Side Tank 1
PF–21 for Side Tank 2
PF–22 for Drug Room Tank 1
PF–23 for Drug Room Tank 2
PF–24 for Drug Room Tank 3

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HOLD TIME

1. Programming:

Program the requested holding time (in minutes)

2. Initial Conditions:

a) If 'Temperature' is requested in the same step, time will start only after the required
temperature has been reached (with the approximation programmed by Preset 08).
b) If Transfer or Dosing function is requested in the same step, time will start only after
this function is finished.

3. Description:

a) A step containing only a 'HOLD TIME' function acts as a delay step. The delay
period will be equal to the value programmed. Main pump will be activated.
b) A step containing 'HOLD TIME' and 'Temperature' will hold the pumps on and the
temperature, after achieved, for the requested period.

4. Display:

a) 'HOLDING' for x minutes on ATC-304.

b) Programmed and elapsed time (when 'NEXT' is pressed).

5. End Conditions:

Time elapsed.

6. Alarms:

None

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7. Remarks:

Time counting is stopped if a deviation of Preset 09 or more compared to setpoint

occurs during the temperature holding stage, tangle is detected or circulation alarms
occurs.

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RINSE

1. Programming:

a) RINSE WATER TYPE 1 for rinsing with water 1 (cold).

b) RINSE WATER TYPE 2 for rinsing with water 2 (hot).
c) RINSE WATER TYPE 3 for rinsing with water 3 (hard).
d) RINSE BLEND: Program the temperature field for the required water temperature
(blended water).
e) RINSE QUANTITY: Program the quantity field for the required water quantity.
f) RINSE TIME: Program the requested rinse time (in minutes).
g) RINSE L1-L2 or RINSE L2-L3 for rinse between levels.
h) For RINSE BY CYCLES program :
 number of rinse cycles
 RINSE TO L1 for fill phase till level L1 in rinse.
 RINSE TO L2 for fill phase till level L2 in rinse.
 RINSE TO L3 for fill phase till level L3 in rinse.
i) CONTROLLED RINSE BY FILL VALVE, for flow controlled rinse via fill valves.
j) CONTROLLED RINSE BY AUX. TANK, for flow controlled rinse via the Auxiliary
tank.
k) RINSE RATIO, for rinse by ratio. The text for this question must be written in PLC,
for Programmable Dig. Question Rinse. The Programmable Dig. Question Rinse
should be set in Definition – Options.

2. Initial Conditions:

a) All previous functions are over.

b) The machine is not under pressure.

3. Description:

a) If RINSE FUNCTION (SIGNAL ONLY) is programmed, beacon is lit and no other

control action is taken. Else:
b) Valve V10 opens to release pressure.
c) If the actual temperature exceeds the value programmed in Preset 01, automatic
cooling takes place. 'COOL' and 'RINSE' blink on ATC-304 and the message "KIER
TEMP. > PRESET 01" is displayed upon pressing the ATC-304 NEXT key.

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d) After a certain delay, valves V4 and V5 open and main pump starts (if option RINSE
WITH CIRCULATION was set in the machine definition).
e) V1, V2 or V3 opens if RINSE 1, 2 or 3 programmed.
f) RINSE BLEND: The VBL valve is proportionally controlled according to the
temperature programmed in the rinse temperature field.
g) If 'RINSE L1-L2' or 'RINSE L2-L3' is programmed main pump works continuously.
Fill valves V1/V2/V3/VBL are open until higher level is reached, then fill valves are
closed and V5 is open until lower level is uncovered.
h) If 'RINSE BY CYCLES' is programmed, rinse cycles are executed as it follows:
 Drain the tank for Timer 30
 Fill with programmed water until the programmed level;
 Run main pump for Timer 31.
i) Rinse Quantity is measured by flow meter.
j) If ‘Heat During Rinse’ is set in definition, if blend valve is 100% open but the
temperature is not reached, heat valve opens with value set in Factor-28.

Flow Controlled Rinse:

a) If Rinse Quantity and Rinse Time are programmed together, the fill isolate valve V4
is open with a calculated opening, in order to keep the flow constant. Factor 26
should be set to maximum flow (l/min.) when V4 is fully open.
b) If Controlled Rinse is set in definition, the flow of rinse water is controlled by opening
of modulating isolate valve V4.
b1) Initial opening of V4 is calculated conforming with the set flow and with
Factor-26
b2) Each Timer-52 (if the input for flow in analogic), or each 6 sec., (if input for flow
is pulse), the measured flow is compared with the set flow
 If the difference between them is less than Factor-36 (in % of setpoint), the
output is unchanged.
 If the difference is between Factor-36 and Factor-37, the output is increased
or decreased with Factor-38 (in units of 0…255).
 If the difference is more than Factor-37, the output is increased/decreased
with Factor-39 (in units of 0…255).

Rinse By Auxiliary Tank

If this option is set in definition, Fill of Aux. Tank should be programmed and
performed before rinse starts. So, at the beginning of rinse, the auxiliary tank will be
full.
 Fill valves V1/V2/V3, VBL and isolate valve V41 closed.
 Isolate aux. tank valve V4a opens.

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  Isolate valve V4 opens.
If controlled rinse is programmed, the opening of this valve is controlled as described
above.
 When the high level in the auxiliary tank uncovered, rinse aux. Tank valve V21R
opens, until the level is covered.
The function is finished by drain of the auxiliary tank.

4. Display:

a) 'RINS.' on ATC-304.
b) 'BLND' on ATC-304 if blender temperature control programmed.
c) 'QNT.' on ATC-304 if rinse by quantity.
d) 'TIME' on ATC-304 if rinse by time.
e) 'CYCL.' on ATC-304 if rinse by cycles.
f) 'AUTO-COOL' on ATC-304 when automatic cool is activated.
g) Beacon lamp if signal only.

5. End Conditions:

a) Rinse time is over or

b) The programmed quantity is reached, or
c) Programmed number of rinse cycles was executed.
d) Quantity reached AND time over, for controlled rinse.
e) Quantity calculated as Lot Weight * Ratio is reached (for Rinse Ratio)
f) 'PROCEED' key was pressed on MOP (if function only).

6. Alarms:

a) If temperature in kier is higher than value programmed in Preset 01 'RINS' is

blinking on ATC-304. When pressing NEXT key the message "KIER TEMP >
PRESET 01" is displayed.
b) If blender PT100 is shorted or disconnected, 'RINS' on ATC-304 blinks. When
pressing the NEXT key the message "BLEND. PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
c) If kier PT100 is shorted or disconnected, 'RINS' on ATC-304 is blinking. When
pressing NEXT key the message "KIER PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
d) If the machine is under pressure after depressurization, 'RINS' is blinking; press
ATC-304 NEXT key and the message "MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE" is
displayed.

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 e) If the function lasts more than Timer 18, 'RINS' will blink on ATC-304 and when
NEXT key is pressed the message "RINSE TIME ELAPSED" will be displayed.

7. Remarks:

a) If L3 is covered during rinse, the fill valves close.

b) If only Rinse Quantity or Rinse Time is programmed (not both), V4 is open 100%.
c) If flow control is defined, V4 is controlled by an analog output also. It is open 100%
in Fill function, and in Normal Rinse.

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SAMPLE

1. Programming:

a) Program 'SAMPLE'.
b) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial Conditions:

All previous functions are over.

3. Description:

a) If SAMPLING UNDER PRESSURE is not set during the machine definition phase,
and T > Preset 01, an auto-cooling process will take place. Then depressurization is
executed for Timer 4.
b) Circulation goes on and temperature control is maintained throughout this function, if
SAMPLE WITH CIRCULATION was programmed.
c) Operator takes sample and presses MOP 'PROCEED' push-button or ATC-304
'CONTINUE' to proceed to next function, if Sample with Seam Detector is not set in
the definition.
d) If Sample with Seam Detector is set in the definition:
d1) Wait for 'PROCEED' push-button pressed in MOP to start seam search, then
wait for the first seam.
d2) When the first seam found, the corresponding roller stops, and SEAM FOUND
lamp on MOP is activated. The controller displays message for SEAM 1 …6.
d3) When PROCEED is pressed once again, the roller restarts and the function
continues, until the operator will check the fabric.
d4) The third PROCEED on MOP will end sample.
e) SAMPLE CORRECTION PROCEDURE – This function is enabled only if "Enabling
correction procedure" is programmed in the Definition phase within the SIGNALS
function.
Suppose the controller is executing Program 124, Step 05, and in this step
SAMPLING is programmed. When the controller reach the SAMPLE function, the
operator can press the F7 key; the controller will ask for a correction procedure
number. The operator has to select one of the preprogrammed correction
procedures. If, for example, the operator enters 003, then the controller will start
executing program 003. When the program 003 is finished, the controller comes
back automatically to Program 124, Step 05, within SAMPLE function. The operator

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 can execute another correction and press the PROCEED push button to move to the
next function.
ATTENTION !!!
Care should be taken not to program SAMPLING within a correction procedure
(because this process cannot be nested).

4. Display:

a) 'SAMPLING' on ATC-304.
b) Beacon lamp is lit.
c) 'SAMPLE' lamp on MOP is lit.

5. End Conditions:

By pressing the 'PROCEED' push button in MOP or 'CONTINUE' in Central System.

6. Alarms:

a) If at the beginning of the routine temperature in kier exceeds Preset 01, auto-cooling
will take place. ATC-304 will blink 'COOL' and 'SAMP' and if display key is pressed the
alarm message "AUTOCOOL TO PRESET 01" will be displayed. (Except in a case
when 'sample under pressure' is set).
b) If after pressure is released, the machine pressostat PSL is still on pressure, drain will
not start and 'SAMP' will blink. Pressing the ATC-304 display key the message
"MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE" is displayed. (Except in a case when 'sample under
pressure' is set).
c) 'SAMP' lamp and display on ATC-304 will flash if the function is not over after Timer
19 and "SAMPLING TIME ELAPSED" message is displayed if display key is pressed.
d) 'SAMP' lamp will flash if PT100 failed. Press ATC-304 display key and the message
"KIER PT100 FAILURE" will be displayed.

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pH CHECK

1. Programming:

a) Program 'pH CHECK'.

b) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial Conditions:

All previous functions are over.

3. Description:

a) Auto-cooling if T > Preset 01 until Preset 01 is reached.

b) Operator executes the pH check procedure and presses MOP 'PROCEED'
push-button or ATC-304 'CONTINUE' to proceed to next function.
c) Circulation goes on and temperature control is maintained throughout this function.

4. Display:

a) 'pH' is signaled on ATC-304.

b) 'pH CHECK' lamp on MOP is lit.
c) Beacon lamp is lit.

5. End Conditions:

By pressing the 'PROCEED' or 'CONTINUE'

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6. Alarms:

a) 'pH check' lamp and 'pH' signaling on ATC-304 will flash if the function is not over
after Timer 19 and "pH CHECK TIME ELAPSED" message is displayed if NEXT
key is pressed.
b) 'pH' on ATC-304 when auto-cooling, in which case the message "KIER TEMP. >
Preset 01" is displayed if NEXT key is pressed.
c) 'pH check' lamp will flash if PT100 failed. Press ATC-304 NEXT key and the
message "KIER PT100 FAILURE" will be displayed.

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pH MONITORING

1. Programming:

Program pH Value. between 0 and 14.

2. Initial Conditions:

Circulation started.

3. Description:

During Circulation pH is monitored.

4. Display:

Actual pH value and setpoint are displayed on ATC-304.screen all the time, during
circulation.

5. End Conditions:

The function is finished when circulation ends.

6. Alarms:

If there is a gap of more than Factor 27 (in units of 0.1 pH) between the pH setpoint and the
actual pH value, "pH TOO LOW" or "pH TOO HIGH" alarm is displayed, but only during the
function pH Check.

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CHECK

1. Programming:

a) Program 'CHECK'.
b) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial Conditions:

All previous functions are over.

3. Description:

a) Auto-cooling if T > Preset 01 until Preset 01 is reached.

b) Operator executes the check procedure and presses MOP 'PROCEED' push-button
or ATC-304 'CONTINUE' to proceed to next function.
c) Circulation goes on and temperature control is maintained throughout this function.

4. Display:

a) 'CHECK' is signaled on ATC-304.

b) 'CHECK' lamp on MOP is lit.
c) Beacon lamp is lit.

5. End Conditions:

By pressing the 'PROCEED' or 'CONTINUE'.

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6. Alarms:

a) 'CHECK' lamp and signaling on ATC-304 will flash if the function is not over after
Timer 19 and "CHECKING TIME ELAPSED" message is displayed if NEXT key is
pressed.
b) 'CHECK' on ATC-304 when auto-cooling, in which case the message "KIER TEMP.
> PRESET 01" is displayed if NEXT key is pressed.
c) 'CHECK' lamp will flash if PT100 failed. Press ATC-304 NEXT key and the message
"KIER PT100 FAILURE" will be displayed.

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BACK TRANSFER

1. Programming:

a) Program 'BACK TRANSFER', if no analog level sensor in Aux. Tank 1

b) Program 'Quantity for back transfer' if an analog level sensor exists in Auxiliary tank.
b1). For Full Back Transfer program Quantity 9999
a) Program ‘Back Transfer To Memorize The Level’, to memorize the quantity which
was in the machine.

2. Initial Conditions:

a) Execution of all previous routines completed.

b) Low level in auxiliary tank L20 uncovered.
c) Low level in kier L0 covered.

3. Description:

a) If at the beginning of the routine the temperature in kier exceeds Preset 01 the main
pump will continue to run and automatic cooling takes place until temperature reaches
Preset 01.
b) Pressure is released (V9 is closed and V10 is open for Timer 04).
c) Main pump is activated in 'OUT-IN' direction, valves V5 and V25 open and valve V26
closes. Timer 11 starts to be counted.
d) When Timer 11 is elapsed, or low level L0 in kier uncovers, or highest level in auxiliary
tank covers valves V5, V25 close, valve V26 opens and main pump stops.
e) After a fixed delay of 10 seconds short drain of the kier is executed for Timer 36 by
means of drain valve V7A.
f) If in Auxiliary tank exists an analog level , back transfer is finished when programmed
quantity is reached.
g) If Back Transfer to Memorize the Level is programmed, when Back Transfer is
finished, the quantity in the auxiliary tank is memorized. After this, drain of the auxiliary
tank is performed. Timer 70 after low level is uncovered, rinse auxiliary tank valve
opens for Timer 73. Drain valve remains open for Timer 72.

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4. Display:

Back transfer on ATC-304.

5. End Conditions:

Timer 11 elapsed, or low level L0 in kier uncovered, or highest level in auxiliary tank
covered.

6. Alarms:

a) If at the beginning of the routine temperature in kier exceeds Preset 01, auto-cooling
will take place. ATC-304 will blink 'COOL' and 'BCKTR' and if display key is pressed
the alarm message "AUTOCOOL TO PRESET 01" will be displayed.
b) If at the beginning of the routine the low level in the auxiliary tank L20 is covered, the
routine is inhibited. ATC-304 will blink 'BCKTR' and when pressing display key the
alarm message "AUX. TANK NOT EMPTY" will be displayed.
c) If at the beginning of the routine the low level in kier L0 is uncovered, the routine is
inhibited. ATC-304 will blink 'BCKTR' and when pressing the display key the alarm
message "PROT. LEVEL UNCOVERED" will be displayed.
d) If the temperature sensor in kier is either shorted or disconnected, the routine is
inhibited. On the ATC-304, 'BCKTR' will blink and when pressing the display key, the
message "KIER PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
e) If after pressure is released, the machine pressostat PSL is still on pressure, the back
transfer will not start and 'BCKTR' will blink. Pressing the ATC-304 display key the
message "MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE" is displayed.
f) If the lid is open during the execution, 'LID' lamp on MOP will blink, 'LID' and 'BCKTR'
will blink and when the display key is pressed the message "LID OPEN" will be
displayed.

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DRAIN

1. Programming:

– FULL DRAIN VIA MAIN VALVE for full drain via valve V7A.
– FULL DRAIN VIA SECOND VALVE for full drain via valve V7B.
– DRAIN MACHINE for full drain via valve V7A or V7B, conforming with Preset-4.
– PARTIAL DRAIN VIA MAIN VALVE, for partial drain via V7A.
– PARTIAL DRAIN VIA SECOND VALVE, for partial drain via V7B.
– HIGH PRESSURE DRAIN for high temperature drain.
– POWER DRAIN for rapid drain, with main pump.

2. Initial Conditions:

All previous functions in the step are finished.

3. Description:

a) If DRAIN FUNCTION (SIGNAL ONLY) is programmed, beacon is lit and no other

control action is taken. Else:
b) If the temperature is higher than Preset 01, automatic cool is activated. (Not for high
temperature drain).
c) When the temperature has decreased below the Preset 01, V10 opens to release
pressure and, after Timer 04, V5 opens. (Not for high temperature drain).
d) If full or partial drain 1 is programmed, V7A opens.
e) If full or partial drain 2 is programmed, V7B opens.
f) If full drain according to Preset 04 is programmed, then V7A opens when
T < Preset 04 and V7B opens when T > Preset 04.
g) If high temperature drain option is programmed in the machine definition and high
temperature drain is programmed or temperature exceeds Preset 04, valve V7C
opens.
h) After end conditions are fulfilled, drain valves remain open for Timer 35, to ensure
complete draining of machine and pipes.
i) If Power Drain is programmed, valve V7D and main pump are activated. The main
pump works with speed set in Factor-19. When low level uncovered, V7D closed,
pump stops, V7A opens for Timer 35.

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4. Display:

a) 'DRAIN', 'PART. DRAIN' or 'HT-DR' on ATC-304.

b) 'AUTO-COOL' on ATC-304 when automatic cool is activated.
c) Beacon lamp if signal only.

5. End Conditions:

FOR FUNCTION ONLY

'PROCEED' push-button pressed on MOP.

FOR FULL DRAIN

a) If DRAIN by Timer is set in the machine definition phase, the routine is finished
when Timer 35, the programmed drain time, is over.
b) If DRAIN by LEVEL is programmed in the machine definition phase, the routine is
finished Timer-35 after L0 is uncovered.

FOR PARTIAL DRAIN

a) If partial drain to L1 is programmed in the machine definition, the routine is finished
when L1 uncovers.
b) If partial drain to L2 is programmed in the machine definition, the routine is finished
when L2 uncovers.

6. Alarms:

a) 'DRN' blinking if auto-cooling and the message "KIER TEMP.> PRESET 01"
displayed if NEXT key pressed.
b) If PT100 temperature sensor is shorted or disconnected, 'DRN' is blinking and the
message "PT100 FAILURE" is displayed.
c) 'DRAIN' signaling on ATC-304 will flash if the function is not over after Timer-21 and
"DRAIN TIME ELAPSED" message is displayed if NEXT key is pressed.

7. Remarks:

If option SIGNALS BEFORE DRAIN is set, DRAIN function will be programmed and
executed after SAMPLE, pH CHECK, CHECK and UNLOAD.

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HYDROEXTRACTION

1. Programming:

Program "HYDROEXTRACTION".

2. Initial Conditions:

Drain finished.

3. Description:

a) Valve V9 opens for Timer 37 or until high safety pressostat PSH is closed.
b) After this, hydroextraction valve opens for Timer 38 or until low pressostat PSL
opens.

4. Display:

'HYDROEXTRACTION' on ATC-304 unit.

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UNLOAD

1. Programming:

a) Program 'UNLOAD'.
b) Program the number of message to be displayed in the last row of the screen when
the function is performed.

2. Initial Conditions:

All previous functions are over.

3. Description:

a) Auto-cooling if T > Preset 01 until Preset 01 is reached.

b) Depressurization is executed for a programmable timer.
c) Temperature control is finished.
d) Circulation goes on throughout this function except for option UNLOAD WITHOUT
CIRC. set in the machine definition.
e) If Unload with Seam Detector is not set in the definition, operator unloads the
machine and presses MOP 'PROCEED' push-button or ATC-304 'CONTINUE' to
advance in the program or to end it if this was the last function programmed.
f) If Unload with Seam Detector is set in the definition:
f1) When seam is found, the corresponding roller stops, the controller displays
SEAM No.
f2) If the machine has more channels where the fabric is loaded, the corresponding
roller stops when the seam is found. SEAM No. is displayed on the controller.
f3) SEAM FOUND lamps on MOP is activated and circulation stops when a seam is
found.
f4) The operator unloads the machine and presses MOP ‘PROCEED’ push button
or ATC-304 ‘CONTINUE’ to advance.

4. Display:

'UNLOAD.' on ATC-304 and beacon lamp.

5. End Conditions:

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 a) By pressing 'PROCEED' or 'CONTINUE'.
b) If UNLOAD AFTER DRAIN is programmed, low level L0 must be uncovered in order
to receive 'PROCEED' command.

6. Alarms:

a) 'UNLOAD' lamps will flash if the function is not over after Timer 20 and "UNLOAD
TIME ELAPSED" message is displayed if NEXT key is pressed.
b) 'UNLOAD' on ATC-304 when auto-cooling, in which case the message "KIER
TEMP. > PRESET 01" is displayed if NEXT key is pressed.
c) 'UNLOAD' lamp will flash if PT100 failed. When pressing ATC-304 NEXT key the
message "KIER PT100 FAILURE" will be displayed.

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STEP REPEAT

A program step can be programmed to run a number of times (up to 9 times).

Program "Step Repeat Mode" in the Definition phase.

When creating a program, the operator is requested to enter the number of times he
wants the step to be repeated. Skipping this question will cause one run as normal.

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PREPARE NEXT LOT

1. Programming:

'NEXT LOT PROGRAM - - -'

2. Initial Conditions:

a) All previous functions in the step are finished.

b) After the step where this function is programmed, a minimum four steps must follow.
c) The next step in the dye program must not include 'Prepare Procedure' function and
'Transfer from Auxiliary Tank' function.

3. Description:

a) The operator is called to introduce the number of the next dye program to be executed
for the auxiliary tank and the drug room tanks functions.
b) The operator can skip this function by pressing <RUN>.
c) If the number of the next dye program is entered, then at the beginning of the actual
running dye program following step, the Call Prepare Procedure of the next dye
program is performed.
d) After the actual dye program is finished and when the next dye program is selected
and running, the message "ATTENTION: AUXILIARY TANK ALREADY PREPARED.
CONFIRM SKIP FOR THIS FUNCTION!"

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ATC-304 EDITOR
 ATC-304 EDITOR

ALPHANUMERIC EDITOR

1. The alphanumeric editor is activated by F8.

2. The user can edit / modify / change / copy / display a various list of texts
used by the internal software of the PLC program.

3. The editing is done via the controller keyboard, by means of ASCII table
codes supplied with the PLC manual.

4. The following parameters can be manipulated with the alphanumeric editor:

PROGRAM NAMES:

• Each program name is associated with an existing dye program.

• A program name can be created / modified / copy only if the
corresponding program number exists in the library.
• Deleting a program from the library automatically deletes its
program name.
• Each program name consists of 30 characters (including spaces).

PLC ALARMS

• Up to 10 PLC alarms can be programmed.

• Each PLC alarm consists of 6 characters. (It is strongly
recommended that the last character be a SPACE).

PLC EXTENDED MESSAGE ALARMS

• Up to 10 PLC extended message alarms can be programmed.

Each PLC extended message alarm consists of 40 characters.

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OPERATOR MESSAGES

• Up to 40 operator messages can be programmed.

• The first character should be "2: (ASCII 50).
• Each operator message alarm consists of 40 characters.
• To display operator message alarms, "operator message option"
must be selected in the Definition phase for each operator function
(like prepare, load, sample, unload).

PLC PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS

• Each PLC option consists of 31 characters.

• The first character should be a "1" (ASCII 49).
• The text programmed within the various options will appear in the
dye programming dialogue, provided the corresponding enable bit
was set in the Definition phase.

GENERAL TEXTS

• Up to 40 Texts can be programmed.

• Each Text consists of 40 characters.
• The different Texts programmed can be referenced within the PLC
program with the appropriate commands.

DATA FORMATS

• Up to 20 data formats can be programmed, each format consists of

up to 11 characters.
• The first character in the data format should be programmed as the
number of digits in the format. For example: Data format ###.# will
be programmed as: 4###.#

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 ASCII CODE FOR ATC-304

CHARACTER CODE CHARACTER CODE CHARACTER CODE

SPACE 032 A 065 a 097
! 033 B 066 b 098
“ 034 C 067 c 099

# 035 D 068 d 100

$ 036 E 069 e 101
% 037 F 070 f 102
& 038 G 071 g 103
‘ 039 H 072 h 104

( 040 I 073 i 105

) 041 J 074 j 106
* 042 K 075 k 107

+ 044 L 076 l 108

, 044 M 077 m 109

– 045 N 078 n 110

 046 O 079 o 111

/ 047 P 080 p 112

0 048 Q 081 q 113

1 049 R 082 r 114
2 050 S 083 S 115
3 051 T 084 t 116
4 052 U 085 u 117
5 053 V 086 v 118
6 054 W 087 w 119
7 055 X 088 x 120
8 056 Y 089 y 121
9 057 Z 090 z 122
: 058

; 059  126 ö 239

< 060  127 ü 245

= 061 º 223  253

> 062 ä 225

? 063 ¢ 236

@ 064 ñ 238

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PARAMETERS DEFINITION
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PARAMETERS

PRESET TEMPERATURES

Deg. C. Deg. F
PRESET VALUES
PRESET TEMP. 1 MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE ALLOWED FOR ATMOSPHERIC 85 185
FUNCTIONS

PRESET TEMP 2 MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE ALLOWED TO PROGRAM 140 275

PRESET TEMP 3 MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE MACHINE 143 280

PRESET TEMP 4 DRAIN SELECTION BY V7A OR V7B 70 168

PRESET - 5 LOW PRESSURE STEAM - MAXIMUM RATE PERMITTED 2.5 5

PRESET - 6

PRESET - 7 HYSTERESIS GAP TO CHANGE FROM COOL TO HEAT 2 4

PRESET - 8 TEMPERATURE COINCIDENCE TOLERANCE 1 2

PRESET - 9 DEVIATION FOR HEAT AND COOL ALARM 3 6

PRESET - 10 DEVIATION FOR RATE ALARM AND STOP DYNAMIC SET 4 8

POINT

PRESET - 11 HYSTERESIS GAP TO CHANGE FROM HEAT TO COOL 5 10

PRESET - 12 HYSTERESIS GAP FOR HEAT IN AUX. TANK 2 4

PRESET - 13 HYSTERESIS GAP FOR HEATING TANKS 2 4

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PARAMETERS

PROGRAMMABLE TIMERS

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR TEMPERATURE AND CIRCULATION VALUE

TIMER No. 01 DELAY TO START TEMPERATURE CONTROL 20 Sec.

TIMER No. 02 TIMER TO SEPARATE HEATING AND COOLING 5 Sec.

TIMER No 03 TIMER FOR HEAT EXCHANGER DRAIN 15 Sec.

TIMER No 04 DEPRESSURIZATION TIMER 10 Sec.

TIMER No 05 DELAY TO TEST FEED BACK OF MAIN PUMP 5 Sec.

TIMER No 06 DELAY BETWEEN CHANGING CIRCULATION DIRECTION 20 Sec.

TIMER No 07 DELAY TO RESTART HEAT CONTROL AFTER LOW PRESSURE 30 Sec.

STEAM ALARM DISAPPEARED

TIMER No 08 SAMPLING TIME FOR BLENDER TEMPERATURE CONTROL 10 Sec.

TIMER No 09 TIMER TO FILTER READING OF DIGITAL INPUTS 3 Sec.

TIMER No 10 DELAY TO ACTIVATE ROLLER AFTER PUMP ACTIVATED 7 Sec.

TIMER No 12 DELAY TO START TOP-UP FILL AFTER START CIRC. 8 Sec.

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
ALARM FUNCTIONS TIMERS VALUE

TIMER No 13 TIMER FOR FILL FUNCTION (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 14 TIMER FOR LOAD FUNCTION (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 15 TIMER FOR MANUAL ADDITION (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 16 TIMER FOR TRANSFER ROUTINES (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 17 TIMER FOR DOSING FUNCTION (ALARM DELAY) 3600 Sec.

TIMER No 18 TIMER FOR RINSE BY QUANTITY FUNCTION (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 19 TIMER FOR SAMPLE, CHECK pH, CHECK FUNCTIONS (ALARM 900 Sec.
DELAY)

TIMER No 20 TIMER FOR UNLOAD FUNCTION (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 21 TIMER FOR DRAIN BY LEVEL FUNCTION (ALARM DELAY) 900 Sec.

TIMER No 22 TRANSFER AUX. TO KIER ALARM TIMER 900 Sec.

TIMER No 23 FILL AUX. FUNCTION ALARM TIMER 900 Sec.

TIMER No 24 ADD TO AUX. FUNCTION ALARM TIMER 900 Sec.

TIMER No 25 RECIRCULATION ALARM TIMER 900 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR TANGLE VALUE

TIMER No 26 TIMER TO STOP ROLLER AFTER TANGLE 30 Sec.

TIMER No 27 TIMER TO REVERSE ROLLER AFTER TANGLE 3 Sec.

TIMER No 28 TIMER TO RETEST TANGLE SWITCH AFTER RELEASE 3 Sec.

TIMER No 29 TIMER TO RESTART TRIALS RELEASE 50 Sec.

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR RINSE, DRAIN AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE VALUE

TIMER No 30 TIMER FOR DRAIN IN RINSE WITH CYCLES 60 Sec.

TIMER No 31 TIMER FOR CIRCULATION IN RINSE WITH CYCLES 60 Sec.

TIMER No 32 TIMER TO OPEN AGAIN RINSE VALVES AFTER LEVEL L3 UNCOVERS 20 Sec.

TIMER No 33 SAMPLING TIME FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE 3 Sec.

TIMER No 34 TIMER FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE ALARM 15 Sec.

TIMER No 35 TIMER TO FINISH DRAIN 480 Sec.

TIMER No 36 SHORT TIMER AFTER BACK TRANSFER 10 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR HYDROEXTRACTION VALUE

TIMER No 37 TO OPEN V9 DURING HYDROEXTRACTION 20 Sec.

TIMER No 38 TO OPEN VEX DURING HYDROEXTRACTION 60 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR FLUSHING DURING TRANSFER VALUE

TIMER No 40 DELAY TO CLOSE RINSE TANK VALVES (FLUSHING OFF) 0

TIMER No 41 DELAY TO OPEN RINSE TANK VALVES (FLUSH. ON) 0

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR MIXER VALUE

TIMER No 42 MINIMUM TIME FOR MIXER (HEAT) SIDE AND CHEMICALS TANKS 60 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR SIDE TANKS TRANSFER VALUE

TIMER No 43 DELAY BETWEEN STARTING OF TRANSFER FROM DRUG ROOM 5 Sec.

AND OPENING VTS (VT)

TIMER No 44

TIMER No 45 DELAY BETWEEN ACTIVATION OF VTS(VT) & PTS(PT) 5 Sec.

TIMER No 46 DELAY TO START FIRST RINSE AFTER LOW LEVEL (LTSL) 10 Sec.
UNCOVERED IN SIDE TANK

TIMER No 47 TIMER TO KEEP VTS AND PTS OPEN AFTER FIRST RINSE 8 Sec.

TIMER No 48 TIMER FOR FIRST RINSE OF SIDE TANK 10 Sec.

TIMER No 49 DELAY TO CLOSE PTS AND VTS AFTER LOW LEVEL LTSL 5 Sec.
UNCOVERED

TIMER No 50 TIMER FOR FINAL RINSE TO DRAIN OF SIDE TANK 8 Sec.

TIMER No 51 TIMER FOR SIDE TANK DRAIN 15 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMER FOR FLOW CONTROL VALUE

TIMER No 52 SAMPLING TIME FOR FLOW CONTROL 3 Sec.

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
TIMER FOR SEAM DETECTOR VALUE

TIMER No 53 TIMER TO FIND ALL SEAMS 300 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR DRUG ROOM TANKS TRANSFER VALUE

TIMER No 55 TIMER TO START FIRST RINSE AFTER LOW LEVEL UNCOVERED IN 8 Sec.
CHEMICAL TANKS

TIMER No 56 TIMER FOR FIRST RINSE OF TANKS 8 Sec.

TIMER No 57 TIMER TO KEEP TRANSFER VALVE OPEN AFTER FIRST RINSE 10 Sec.
(VT1/VT2/VT3)

TIMER No 58 TIMER FOR FINAL RINSE TO DRAIN OF TANKS 8 Sec.

TIMER No 59 TIMER FOR CHEMICALS TANKS DRAIN OPENING AFTER FINAL 20 Sec.
RINSE

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR MEMORIZING THE LEVEL IN THE MACHINE VALUE

TIMER No 65 DELAY AFTER CIRCULATION STARTS BEFORE MEMORIZING LEVEL 10 Sec.

TIMER No 66 TIMER TO STOP THE PUMP TO MEMORIZE THE LEVEL (IF THIS 0
LEVEL IS ZERO, NO MEMORIZATION.
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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR RECIRCULATION VALUE

TIMER No 67 TIMER TO END RECIRCULATION 600 Sec.

TIMER No 68 OPEN RECIRC. AFTER HIGH LEVEL UNCOVERED 10 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR AUXILIARY TANK VALUE

TIMER No 69 DELAY TO START PUMP DURING TRANSFER AUX. 8 Sec.

TIMER No 70 START RINSE AUX. TANK AFTER L20 UNCOVERED 8 Sec.

TIMER No 71 CLOSE TRANSFER PATH AFTER AUX. TANK RINSE 10 Sec.

TIMER No 72 AUXILIARY TANK DRAIN TIMER 20 Sec.

TIMER No 73 FIRST RINSE IN AUXILIARY TANK 8 Sec.

TIMER No 74 FINAL RINSE IN AUXILIARY TANK 8 Sec.

DEFAULT
TURN AROUND TIMER VALUE

TIMER No 75 TIMER FOR ROPE ALARM (MAX. TURN AROUND TIMER) 120 Sec.
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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR DOSING FROM SIDE TANKS VALUE

TIMER No 79 DELAY TO START FIRST RINSE IN SIDE TANK AFTER LEVEL 10 Sec.
UNCOVERED

TIMER No 80 TIMER FOR FIRST RINSE AND FOR FINAL RINSE OF SIDE TANK 10 Sec.

TIMER No 81 TIMER TO KEEP VALVE AND PUMP OPEN AFTER FIRST RINSE OF 8 Sec.
SIDE TANK

TIMER No 82 TIMER TO KEEP SIDE TANK DRAIN VALVE ON AFTER FINAL RINSE 10 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR DOSING FROM DRUG ROOM TANKS VALUE

TIMER No 83 DELAY TO START FIRST RINSE IN TANK AFTER LOW LEVEL 8 Sec.
UNCOVERED

TIMER No 84 TIMER FOR FIRST RINSE AND FOR FINAL RINSE OF TANK 10 Sec.

TIMER No 85 TIMER TO KEEP VALVE OPEN AFTER FIRST RINSE OF TANK 10 Sec.

TIMER No 86 TIMER TO KEEP TANK DRAIN VALVE ON AFTER FINAL RINSE 10 Sec.

DEFAULT
TIMERS FOR DOSING PULSES VALUE

TIMER No 88 MINIMUM LENGTH OF DOSING PULSE 3 Sec.

TIMER No 89 MINIMUM LENGTH OF PAUSE BETWEEN PULSES 3 Sec.

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PARAMETERS

PRESET VALUES - FACTORS

DEFAULT
TEMPERATURE LIMIT FACTORS VALUE

FACTOR No 01 HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT IN MACHINE 140 ° C.

284 ° F.

FACTOR No 02 LOW TEMPERATURE LIMIT IN MACHINE 0 ° C.

32 ° F.

DEFAULT
PID FACTORS VALUE

FACTOR No 03 PROPORTIONAL BAND (MAXIMUM RATE) 15 %

FACTOR No 04 PROPORTIONAL BAND (PROGRAMMED RATE) 10 %

FACTOR No 05 INTEGRAL TIME (MAXIMUM RATE) 10 Sec.

FACTOR No 06 INTEGRAL TIME (PROGRAMMED RATE) 10 Sec.

FACTOR No 07 INTEGRAL WINDUP FOR HEATING 70 %

FACTOR No 08 INTEGRAL WINDUP FOR COOLING 70 %

FACTOR No 09 SAMPLING TIME FOR ON-OFF CONTROL 8 Sec.

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
HEAT EXCHANGER DRAIN FACTOR VALUE

FACTOR No 10 PERCENTAGE OF OPENING HEAT VALVE DURING HEAT 20%

EXCHANGER DRAIN

DEFAULT
QUANTITY PER PULSE FACTORS VALUE

FACTOR No 11 FILL QUANTITY FACTOR (LITER OR GALLON PER PULSE) 100

FACTOR No 12 MINIMUM QUANTITY TO FILL MACHINE (LITER OR GALLON) 200

FACTOR No 13 QUANTITY PER PULSE FOR PLC INPUT PULSE 1 (LITER OR 100
GALLON)

FACTOR No 14 QUANTITY PER PULSE FOR PLC INPUT PULSE 2 (LITER OR 100
GALLON)

DEFAULT
SPEED FACTORS VALUE

FACTOR No 15 MAXIMUM ROLLER SPEED 100

FACTOR No 16 MAXIMUM PUMP SPEED 100

FACTOR No 17 MINIMUM SPEED FOR ROLLER 10

FACTOR No 18 MINIMUM SPEED FOR MAIN PUMP 10

FACTOR No 19 PUMP SPEED IN POWER DRAIN 10

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
DOSING FACTORS VALUE

FACTOR No 20 DOSING CAPACITY FROM SIDE TANK 1 (O.1 LITER OR GALLON 400
PER MINUTE)

FACTOR No 21 DOSING CAPACITY SIDE TANK 2 (O.1 LITER OR GALLON PER 400
MINUTE)

FACTOR No 22 DOSING CAPACITY TANK 1 (0.1 LITER OR GALLON PER MINUTE) 400

FACTOR No 23 DOSING CAPACITY TANK 2 (0.1 LITER OR GALLON PER MINUTE) 400

FACTOR No 24 DOSING CAPACITY TANK 3 (0.1 LITER OR GALLON PER MINUTE) 400

FACTOR No 25 MAXIMUM DEVIATION FOR DOSING QUANTITY 50 %

DEFAULT
FACTOR FOR FLOW THROUGH FILL VALVE VALUE

FACTOR No 26 MAXIMUM FLOW FILL ISOLATE (LITER OR GALLON PER MINUTE) 400

DEFAULT
FACTOR FOR pH ALARM VALUE

FACTOR No 27 GAP FOR pH MONITORING (IN 0.1) 10

DEFAULT
FACTOR FOR HEAT IN RINSE VALUE

FACTOR No 28 % OF OPENING HEAT VALVE IN RINSE BLEND 60

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
FACTORS FOR DOSING WITH MODULATING VALVE VALUE

FACTOR No 29 MINIMUM OPENING OF DOSING VALVE (%) 10

FACTOR No 30 FLOW RATE (IN 0.1 LITER/GALLON) FOR MINIMUM OPENING 10

FACTOR No 31 A HIGHER OPENING OF DOSING VALVE (%) 30

FACTOR No 32 FLOW RATE (IN 0.1 LITER/GALLON) FOR OPENING FACTOR 31 100

DEFAULT
FACTOR FOR TANGLE RELEASE VALUE

FACTOR No 33 REVERSE ROLLER SPEED IN TANGLE RELEASE 50

DEFAULT
FACTORS FOR CONTROLLED RINSE VALUE

FACTOR No 36 LOW GAP IN % OF FLOW SETPOINT 10

FACTOR No 37 HIGH GAP IN % OF FLOW SETPOINT 10

FACTOR No 38 INCREASE/DECREASE IF WITHIN HIGH GAP (0…255) 3

FACTOR No 39 INCREASE/DECREASE IF OUT OF HIGH GAP (0…255) 10

DEFAULT
FACTOR FOR ROLLER SPEED CONTROL VALUE

FACTOR No 40 INCREASE/DECREASE ROLLER SPEED (0….255) 10

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PARAMETERS

PRESET VALUES - LEVELS

DEFAULT
LEVELS FOR COOL RINSE VALUE

LEVEL No 1 LOW LEVEL COOL RINSE (LITER/GALLON) 1000

LEVEL No 2 HIGH LEVEL COOL RINSE (LITER/GALLON) 2000

DEFAULT
LEVELS FOR SIDE TANKS VALUE

LEVEL No 3 QUANTITY LOW LEVEL SIDE TANK : 0.1 LITER/GALLON 100

LEVEL No 4 PREFILL LEVEL SIDE TANKS (0.1 LITER/GALLON) 800

LEVEL No 5 QUANTITY RECIRCULATION SIDE TANK : 0.1 LITER/GALLON 1500

LEVEL No 6 HIGH PROTECTION LEVEL SIDE TANK : 0.1 LITER/GALLON 2500

DEFAULT
LEVELS FOR DRUG ROOM TANKS VALUE

LEVEL No 7 LOW LEVEL TANKS : 0.1 LITER/GALLON 100

LEVEL No 8 PREFILL LEVEL TANKS (0.1 LITER/GALLON) 800

LEVEL No 9 HIGH LEVEL TANK : 0.1 LITER/GALLON 1000

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PARAMETERS

DEFAULT
LEVELS FOR AUXILIARY TANK VALUE

LEVEL No 10 QUANTITY LEVEL AUX. TANK : LITER/GALLON 100

LEVEL No 11 QUANTITY LEVEL 21 IN AUX. TANK (LITER/GALLON) 600

LEVEL No 12 QUANTITY LEVEL 22 IN AUX. TANK (LITER/GALLON) 1200

LEVEL No 13 QUANTITY LEVEL 23 IN AUX. TANK (LITER/GALLON) 2500

LEVEL No 14 QUANTITY HIGH PROTECTION LEVEL AUX. TANK 3000

(LITER/GALLON)

DEFAULT
LEVELS FOR MACHINE VALUE

LEVEL No 15 QUANTITY FOR LOW PROTECTION PUMP LEVEL.: LITER/GALLON 0500

LEVEL No 16 QUANTITY FOR LEVEL L1 MACHINE (LITER/GALLON) 4000

LEVEL No 17 QUANTITY FOR LEVEL L2 MACHINE (LITER/GALLON) 5000

LEVEL No 18 QUANTITY FOR LEVEL L3 MACHINE (LITER/GALLON) 6000

LEVEL No 19 QUANTITY FOR LEVEL L4 MACHINE (LITER/GALLON) 7000

LEVEL No 20 DEFAULT QUANTITY FOR FILL MEMORIZED LEVEL 3000