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Introduction

This manual provides the technical instructions, description,

installation and operation required to offer a good knowledge of the
machine, and to allow it to be used correctly and to obtain optimum
performance while ensuring the operator's safety.

It is therefore essential to read and understand perfectly the

instructions in the manual before installing, starting up and
using the machine.

The Autex-Int., S.L.L. Documentation Department will be

pleased to answer any query that may arise from reading this
manual, and we appreciate any suggestions for improving it.

AUTEX-INT, S.L.L.
C/ Can Negoci, 18 - Pol. Ind. Can Negoci
08310 – Argentona – Barcelona - Spain
Tél. : (34) 937589325 Fax : (34) 937412626
http://www.autex-int.com

Guarantees: Autex-Int, S.L.L. reserves the right to modify the information of its products in
order to improve their performance, reliability or operation, without prior warning.

Copyright: Total or partial reproduction or translation of the information contained in this

manual, without the express written consent of Autex-Int, S.L.L., is strictly forbidden.

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INDICE

1 SECURITY.........................................................................................................................5
2 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................7
2.1 Functions.........................................................................................................................7
3 DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS......................................................................................8
4 TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................................................10
5 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING.......................................................................................11
6 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................12
6.1 Environmental conditions..............................................................................................12
6.2 Location.........................................................................................................................12
6.3 Connections..................................................................................................................13
7 OPERATION....................................................................................................................15
7.1 Workstation...................................................................................................................15
7.2 Controls.........................................................................................................................15
7.2.1 Control Panel.............................................................................................................15
7.2.2 Start up.......................................................................................................................16
7.2.3 Fabric tension controls...............................................................................................16
7.2.4 Roll loading and unloading switches..........................................................................17
7.2.4.1 Loading and alignment of fabric..............................................................................17
7.2.4.2 Thearding the fabric................................................................................................17
Fabric without bar.................................................................................................................17
Fabric with bar......................................................................................................................18
7.2.5 Search Zero point......................................................................................................18
7.2.6 General Menu............................................................................................................19
7.2.6.1 Manual....................................................................................................................19
7.2.6.2 Production Control..................................................................................................20
7.2.6.3 Cutting setup...........................................................................................................20
7.2.6.3.1 Cut Button ...........................................................................................................21
7.2.6.3.2 Sharpen Button ...................................................................................................21
7.2.6.4 Setup.......................................................................................................................21
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7.2.6.4.1 Barrier..................................................................................................................22
7.2.6.4.2 Times...................................................................................................................23
7.2.6.4.3 Fast speed Return...............................................................................................23
7.2.6.4.4 Margins................................................................................................................24
7.2.6.4.5 Zig-Zag/Cut..........................................................................................................24
7.2.6.4.5.1 Zig-Zag/Cut adjustment....................................................................................25
7.2.6.4.6 Rise Counter........................................................................................................25
7.2.6.4.7 Impulses...............................................................................................................26
7.2.6.4.8 Ramps..................................................................................................................27
7.2.6.4.9 Test......................................................................................................................27
7.2.6.5 Pasword..................................................................................................................28
7.2.6.6 Zig – Zag / Cut........................................................................................................28
7.2.6.7 Change Program.....................................................................................................28

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8 WORKING SCREEN........................................................................................................28
8.1 WORK PARAMETERS ACTIVATION..........................................................................28
8.2 FEEDING BOTTON......................................................................................................29
8.2.1 WIND BACK...............................................................................................................29
8.3 MODIFY........................................................................................................................29
8.4 FEEDING CONTROL...................................................................................................29
8.4.1 FEEDING VALUE......................................................................................................30
8.4.2 NORMAL/INVERSE FEEDING..................................................................................30
8.4.3 PROGRAMMED / PENDULIN...................................................................................30
8.4.4 MIXED........................................................................................................................30
8.4.5 PENDULIN ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................30
8.4.5.1 PENDULIN VALUE.................................................................................................30
8.4.5.2 ENTERED VALUE.................................................................................................31
8.4.6 WIND BACK...............................................................................................................31
8.4.7 TUBULAR CONTROLS.............................................................................................31
8.4.8 QUARTER TURN......................................................................................................31
8.5 DISPLAY.......................................................................................................................31
8.6 COUNTER CONTROL..................................................................................................31
8.7 ELEVATOR...................................................................................................................31
8.8 CUT BOTTON ...........................................................................................................31
8.8.1 Sarpen Botton .........................................................................................................32
8.9 COUNTER....................................................................................................................32
8.10 LINKS UPS.................................................................................................................32
8.11 How to perform a link up.............................................................................................33
8.12 HOW TO ELIMINATE A FAULT.................................................................................33
9 PROGRAMMATION.........................................................................................................34
9.1 COMPLETE PROGRAM...............................................................................................34
9.1.1 PROGRAMMING.......................................................................................................34
9.1.1.1 Data entry................................................................................................................34
9.1.1.2 Autex-Com..............................................................................................................34
9.1.1.3 Link ups...................................................................................................................34
9.1.1.4 Manual Data Entry..................................................................................................35
9.1.2 Data Entry..................................................................................................................35
9.1.3 ENTER LENGTH METRES.......................................................................................36
9.1.4 Color Entry.................................................................................................................36
9.1.5 Enter Layers...............................................................................................................37
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9.2 Modify complete program.............................................................................................38
9.2.1 Color Change.............................................................................................................38
9.2.1.1 Color Indicator.........................................................................................................38
9.2.2 Indicator.....................................................................................................................38
9.2.3 Modify.........................................................................................................................38
9.2.4 Layer Control..............................................................................................................38
10 INCIDENTS WHILE SPREADING.................................................................................39
10.1 End of Roll...................................................................................................................39
10.2 Defect treatment..........................................................................................................39
10.3 Sharpening the blade..................................................................................................39
11 ERROR MESSAGES AND ALARM...............................................................................40

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11.1 Error Messages...........................................................................................................40

11.2 Alarm Messages.........................................................................................................41
12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................43

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1 SECURITY
Autex LIDER PLUS spreading machines are designed and built according to current
European legislation. They comply with the relevant safety regulations and incorporate
the safety devices indicated in Figure 1:

• Mobile safety bars with electrical locking to protect the operator from the
mechanical danger of impact with the moving carriage. When triggered they cause
the machine to stop.
• Run and stop safety devices that enable operations to be carried out during
automatic cycle after interrupting the cycle in a recognizably stable state.
• Emergency stop buttons with mechanical locking, located in zones where the
operator is more frequently present.
• Power supply shut-off device, to allow cleaning, maintenance and repair work to
be carried out safely.
• Fixed guards that must be opened using a special tool, and should only be opened
by authorized personnel for maintenance or repairs.
• Warning signs indicating the risk inherent in the moving working parts.

Figure 1: Location of the safety devices and zones

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All these safety devices are incorporated in, and form part of, the machine. The
modification, elimination or failure to maintain any component of the machine
increases the risk of accident, and involves non-compliance with Work Equipment
Directive 89/655/EEC.

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage arising from the use of the
machine following any modification, elimination or failure to maintain its components that
has been carried out without its previous express approval.

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2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Functions
The autex LIDER PLUS programmable spreading machine basically consists of a moving
carriage that spreads rolls of fabric in layers on a long table by traveling alternatively from
one end to the other. It includes a cutting device with a circular blade that moves across
the table to cut the fabric at the point pre-set by the operator. This cutting device may be
easily replaced by folding levers for zigzag spreading or a tubular accessory.

Figure 2: Lider Plus Spreader

Electrical motors, driving chains and toothed belt transmission systems power the
movement of the machine over the work table (main motor), the movements of the cutter,
and the raising of the cutting assembly (secondary motors). The spreading table
incorporates two clamps, one fixed and one adjustable, that hold down the ends of the
spread fabric.

The machine is controlled from a console fixed to the moving carriage. The machine is
fed by placing a roll of fabric in the upper rear part of the moving carriage.

• SPREADING MODES
The machine program allows the following fabric spreading operations to be carried out
on flat, airblown, suction or conveyor tables:

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• PROGRAMMATION
The machine can be programmed directly from the touch screen on the mobile carriage.
This allows the spreading to be programmed during operation, thus reducing non-
productive periods.

• OPTIONS
◦ End cutting without clamp
◦ End cutting with clamp
◦ Zig zag cutting
◦ Zig zag with clamps
◦ Tubular
◦ Types of tables
▪ Smooth table
▪ Airblown and suction table
▪ Conveyor table with band

• OTHER OPTIONS
◦ Support for traditional motorized roll bar
◦ Fast roll loader/unloader
◦ Table for transfer from the spreading machine to other tables
◦ Operator platform fixed to the moving carriage
◦

3 DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS

The autex LIDER PLUS spreading machine complies with the following European
Directives:
• Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC and its modifications according to the Directives
91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC

The following European safety standards have been used for the design and
construction of the LIDER PLUS spreading machine:

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EN 292-1, -2 Safety of Machinery. Basic concepts, general principles for

design. Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology. Part 2: Technical
principles and specifications.
EN 60204-1 Safety of Machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. Part 1:
General requirements.
EN 294 Safety of Machinery. Safety distances to prevent access to danger
zones by upper limbs.

EN 349 Safety of Machinery. Minimum gaps to prevent crushing of parts of

the human body.

EN 418 Safety of Machinery. Emergency stop equipment. Functional

aspects. Principles for design.

EN 563 Safety of Machinery. Temperatures of accessible surfaces.

Ergonomic data to establish temperature limit values for hot
surfaces.

prEN 31111 Safety requirements for textile machinery.

prEN 1050 Safety of Machinery. Risk assessment.

prEN 954-1 Safety of Machinery. Safety related parts of control systems. Part
1: General design principles.
prEN 50099 Safety of Machinery. Visual, audible and tactile warnings.

prEN 1037 Safety of Machinery. Isolation and energy dissipation. Prevention

of unexpected start-up.

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4 TECHNICAL DATA

Spreading machine:
Voltage Single phase 230V (Phase + Neutral + Ground)
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Total Power 2 kW

ELECTRICAL Airblown or suction spreading table:

SUPPLY Voltage Three phase 220/380V (3 Phases + Neutral + Ground)
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power 1.4 kW per turbine (1 turbine for each 10 m of table)

Spreading table with conveyor:

Voltage Single phase 230 V (Phase + Neutral + Ground)
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power 1.9 kW per motor (1 motor for each 12 m of table)
ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature: 5 a 50ºC
CONDITIONS Humidity: 30 to 90% without condensation
Useful width From 1,600 mm to 3,500 mm
GENERAL Width Useful width + 1,020 mm
DIMENSIONS Length(*) 1742 mm.
Carriage height 1085 mm
Carriage weight 650 kg
(*) Including the safety bars

Automaton: programmable
Display: digital colour touch screen.

Maximum speed: 100 m/min

Maximum acceleration: 0.1 m/s2
FUNCTIONAL Deceleration rate: Self-adjusting according to speed
FEATURES Traction: 4 wheels
Noise: Leq < 70 dB(A)
Maximum fabric roll diameter: 60 cm
Maximum fabric roll weight: 100 kg
Maximum spread height: 22 cm

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5 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

The machine is supplied in wooden crates marked with the weight and anchor
points for a suitable lifting system.
The number and size of the crates depends on the selected options. All the crates
supplied are subject to standard methods for handling crates.
The following instructions should be followed for handling the moving carriage without
the crate:
A fork-lift truck must be used.

• Make sure that the power supply is disconnected. All accesses and the
unloading site should be cleared of all obstacles.
• Disconnect the power supply cable from the spreading machine carriage.
• On the spreading machine carriage, dismantle the mechanical stops, the
position switches, the zero point detector and the encoder.
• Dismantle the spreading device and the fixed rear clamp of the zigzag
device.
• Place the forks of the fork-lift truck between the table and the carriage, as
shown in Figure 3. Normal palette transporters may be used for handling the
other components of the spreading system.

Figure 3: Maintenance of the LIDER PLUS spreading machine

moving carriage

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6 INSTALLATION

6.1 Environmental conditions

The environmental conditions of the LIDER PLUS spreading machine are determined by
its electronic equipment:

Temperature: 5 a 50 ºC
Humidity: 30 to 90% without condensation

Fire protection Bear in mind the possible types of fire when determining the type of fire
extinguisher to be used. The use of fire extinction systems that are safe for electronic
circuits is recommended.

6.2 Location
The space required for siting the spreading machine must include the areas required for
spreading operations and for seeing the instruments on the machine, as well as
enabling access for maintenance work to be carried out.

Especially during spreading operations, the areas for the operator to move on both
sides and all along the table, protected by the safety bars fitted to the mobile carriage,
should be kept clear of all obstacles.

Figure 4: Site plan for the installation of the LIDER PLUS spreading machine.

The space requirements for siting of the spreading machine are as follows:

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Width
Required width = Total width + 2,000 mm (= Useful width + 3,020 mm)
Optional operator platform: add 400 mm

Length
Mobile carriage only 1000 mm + table length
Carriage with optional roll loader 2000 mm + table length
Carriage with optional transfer table 3000 mm + table length
Carriage with optional loader and transfer table 4000 mm + table length

Height
Height of safety zone 2600 mm minimum
Flat working height From 870 to 910

Table supports (*)

Flatness of the floor Slope of less than 1%
Smoothness of the floor Maximum distance dip-rise:40mm

(*) Each table module is fitted with four adjustable feet to allow the spreading table to be
leveled.

Transfer table supports (*)

Flatness of the floor Slope of less than 1%
Smoothness of the floor The same for all spreading tables

(*) The surface of the floor must be sufficiently strong to permit movement of the
transfer table and mobile carriage (concrete, etc.). Tiled pavements are not
recommended.

6.3 Connections
Warning: The responsibility of Autex-Int, S.L.L. begins at the machine connection box.
Protection against insulation failures, short-circuits and overloading that may occur prior
to the terminal box of the machine are the exclusive responsibility of the user.

Before connecting up the machine, to ensure adequate protection of people and

equipment, the user must ascertain the appropriate protection elements used in

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installation and the section of the power cables to the machine connection box as
determined by the maximum operating current specified in this handbook.

The connections between the spreading machine and its various options are as follows:
LINE 1: Power supply for the spreading machine mobile carriage

Line: Single phase 230 V - 50/60 Hz (Phase + Neutral + Ground)

Total power: 2 kVA
Wiring: Cable wire section: 2.5 mm2
Length of flat power supply cable = Table length +3 m
Connection site: Table connection box

LINE 2: Power supply for airblown or suction table

Line : Three phase 220/380 V - 50/60 Hz (3 Phases + Ground)

One turbine is installed for each 10 m of table length
Power: 1.4 kW per turbine installed
Wiring: Cable wire section: 1.5 mm2
Connection site: Turbine connection box

LINE : Power supply for conveyor table

Line : Single phase 230 V - 50/60 Hz (Phase + Neutral + Ground)

One motor is installed for each 12 m of table length
Power: 1.9 KW per motor installed
Wiring: Cable wire section: 1.5 mm2
Connection site: Connection box of the conveyor option

LINE : Power supply for the roll loader

Line : Three phase 380 V - 50/60 Hz (3 Phases + Neutral +

Ground) Power: 1.4 kW
Wiring: Cable wire section: 1.5 mm2
Connection site: Connection box of the optional loader

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7 OPERATION

7.1 Workstation

Figure 6: Layout of LIDER PLUS. automatic spreading machine work station.

7.2 Controls
All the machine controls are located on the operator side of the machine.

7.2.1 Control Panel

1.- Touch Screen

2.- Emergency stop
3.- Reset boton
4.- Main switch 1
5.- Threading selector
6.- Speed controls

3 4 5 6

1. The Touch Screen displays information on the program and the spreading
operation, as well as enabling operation and programming of the sheets.
Touching the touch-sensitive areas activate the control functions of the spreading

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machine. The screen displays the function options and available programs at all
times.

2. The Emergency Stop button halts the spreading cycle. It may be restarted by
pressing the Reset button.

3. The Reset Button takes you to the zero point search screen.

4. The Stop button stops the spreading machine at any point on the table

5. With the threading selector, we can spread manually, and it allows us to adjust
the speed while spreading.
6. Speed control allows us to regulate the speed of the machine in the models that
include this selector. In the other models, we will adjust the speed through the touch
screen.
When the machine approaches the end of the marking (each cycle), it always
stops at the deceleration rate set by the program. This rate is proportional to the
carriage speed, enabling maximum advantage to be taken of the working time for all
spreading operations and speeds.

7.2.2 Start up
To connect the machine turn the main power selector to ON. The led should light up
indicating that the machine has tension and is ready to work. If the led does not light up
check the power imput ICP.
Then push the reset button (Nº 3). The machine will reset and on the touch screan we
should see the Search for Point 0 menu. If the machine does not reset, check the security
bars, the machines security micros and if the error persists call Autex Technical Service.

7.2.3 Fabric tension controls

To regulate the fabric, the carriage includes a positioning control for the beam.

Figure 8: Positioning control for the beam

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7.2.4 Roll loading and unloading switches

Figure9: loading and unloading switches

7.2.4.1 Loading and alignment of fabric

Loading and unloading are performed by means of the switches at the right hand rear
face of the spreading machine ( see figs. 9 and 10 ).

Figure 10: Loading (down) y operating positions (up).

The roll of fabric must be placed on the carriage so that the fabric unrolls from
underneath: and not from the top:

7.2.4.2 Thearding the fabric

• Fabric without bar

• Proceed as follows:
• Lower platform for loading by means of the appropriate switch ( see figs. 9 and 10 ).
• Free the left centring plate (do not free the right plate as this is factory set for
optimal centring).
• Place the roll of fabric on the platform (or remove it).

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• Raise platform to operating position by means of the appropriate switch.

• Return the left centring plate to the roller.
Unroll a section of the fabric more than half-way along the front platform.

• Fabric with bar

• Proceed as follows:
• To place the roll of fabric on the platform (or remove it).
• Unroll a section of the fabric more than half-way along the front platform.

7.2.5 Search Zero point

Once we reset the machine, we should see this screen and should always do a search
for point 0 in automatic.
Depending on the position, the machine will do one action or another. If the machine is in
the point 0 position, it will move forward 20 cms, return to the point 0 position and stop. If
the machine is not it the point 0 position, it will return directly to the point 0 position. Once
the machine has found point 0, the screen will go automatically to the Main Menu.
If we search in Manual, the point 0 can be selected at any position of the table.

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7.2.6 General Menu

7.2.6.6 7.2.6.4

8 7.2.6.3

10 7.2.6.3.1

7.2.6.8 7.2.6.3.2

7.2.6.1 7.2.6.7 7.2.6.2 7.2.4

Main menu will allow us to access the control of the machine to work, and adjust different
functions depending on the desired spreading.
The machines speed bar and feeding bar are only visual, but the cutting speed bar can
be modified through the numeric box.

7.2.6.1 Manual

The manual control screen allows manual movement of the machine aswell as the height
of the elevator. This screen is used to adjust the clamp once we have programmed a
mark.

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The bar allows us to control the work speed. With the arrows we move the machine to the
desired position. The numerical display will give us the exact position of the machine on
the table.

7.2.6.2 Production Control

Activating the ON/OFF switch, we can control the meters of the roll we are spreading and
the time used during the operation. The first counter will count the spreaded roll, and with
the RESET boton we reset the counter and the meters counted will be moved to the
accumulative counter. The accumulative counter will continue to count the meters until we
push the reset boton below.
The START and STOP indicators show the time that the machine has been working or
stopped, and with the RESET boton we bring the counter to 0. With the ON/OFF boton we
can activate or deactivate this option.

7.2.6.3 Cutting setup

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This screen allows us to adjust the parameters of the cutter.

The boton allows us to make a manual cut at the speed marked on the speed
counter on this screen.
To modify the speed, we can push the numerical boton to show a keyboard that will allow
us to enter a speed between the maximum and minimum values.
The ON/OFF boton activates the option to control the length of the cut, economizing the
mark times by only cutting the neccessary lengths.

7.2.6.3.1 Cut Button

This boton allows us to do a manual cut.

7.2.6.3.2 Sharpen Button

This boton allows us to sharpen the cutting blade at any time, without having to be in the
cutters settings menu.

7.2.6.4 Setup

7.2.6.4.5

7.2.6.4.1 7.2.6.4.6
7.2.6.4.2 7.2.6.4.7

7.2.6.4.3 7.2.6.4.8

7.2.6.4.4 7.2.6.4.9

This screen allows us to adjust various parameters to improve the spreading.

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7.2.6.4.1 Barrier

The barrier system only works when we have the complete program activated. This
system allows us to work in piles and avoid the height differences of the table.

Through the numerical values, we have to adjust the wind back of the fabric when the
cutter raises, and the descent of the fabric when the cutter lowers to the layers.

The raising time will allow us to avoid high layers changing the numerical values. In the
descent, the cell will act as a security stopper over the layers.

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7.2.6.4.2 Times

This screen allows us to adjust the raising time when cutting to ease the entry of the
blade on the fabric.
It also allows us to modify the time of the machines invertion. The higher the number the
faster the invertion.

7.2.6.4.3 Fast speed Return

This screen allows us to configure the return speed when the machine is moving in the
opposite sense of the spreading. This speed only exists when the machine is working in
cut mode.

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7.2.6.4.4 Margins

This screen allows us the add a margin(in centimeters) to the measurements of the mark.

7.2.6.4.5 Zig-Zag/Cut

7.2.4.4.6.1

This screen allows us to configure how we want the machine to work with the Zig-Zag/Cut
accessory. We can only access this screen with the adecuate accessory.
With the cut boton, we will tell the machine to work in normal cut, but with the Zig-Zag/cut
accessory.
With the Zig-Zag boton, we will tell the machine to cut at the ends facing faces, indicating
where we want the machine to start activating INVERSE or NORMAL.

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7.2.6.4.5.1 Zig-Zag/Cut adjustment

When working with the Zig-Zag/Cut accessory, we have to adjust the size of the ply so
there are no differences on the ends between the first and last ply. This is adjusted using
numerical values and is only used with this accessory.

7.2.6.4.6 Rise Counter

Activating this option, we cancel the automatic raise with the photocell. We then have to
enter a numerical raising value to activate it. For example; if we enter 6, the accessory will
raise a little every 6 ply's extended.

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7.2.6.4.7 Impulses

With this screen we can adjust the impulses of the fabric while spreading.
The ON/OFF switches validates the impulse system.

Give more fabric when reducing (Zig-Zag): When we use the Zig-Zag accessory,
before entering the clamp, it feeds us a little extra, creating a loop which avoids the
stretching of the fabric.

Remove fabric when leaving: When leaving the clamp, it retains the fabric, eliminating
the small loop generated when entering the clamp.

Give more fabric when reducing (Cut): This is used with the cutting accessory. It feeds
a little fabric before cutting.
NOTE: These impulses are regular (in centimeters)

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7.2.6.4.8 Ramps

Acceleration Ramp: With this screen, we regulate the acceleration. The higher the
number the higher the acceleration.

Leave time without acceleration: When activated (working with the cutter), we can
configure the time we want the clamp to release before accelerating. This allows us to
release smoothly when the fabric requires it.

7.2.6.4.9 Test

These screed contain tecnical information, not usefull for the customer.

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7.2.6.5 Pasword
Only for authorized personnel

7.2.6.6 Zig – Zag / Cut

This botton allows us to select how we work with Zig-Zag/Cut. It is only operational when
this option is activated. (7.2.4.4.6)

7.2.6.7 Change Program

With this option, we can change to the last used program, without the need fot re-
enterring the information.

8 WORKING SCREEN

8.9 8.5
8.6
8.1
8.3 8.7

8.2 8.4
8.8.1
8.2.1
8.8
8.10

This is the work screed. It allows us to control the necesarry commands for spreading.
The bar allows us to regulate the moving speed of the machine.

8.1 WORK PARAMETERS ACTIVATION

With these bottons we activate different options.
The bottons marked red are deactivated and in green they are activated.

• CENTERING: This option allows us to center the fabric on the table., if the
botton is marked green.

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• RETURN TO LOAD: The machine will stop the automatic spreading cycle
and rest at point 0 or loading point as long as there is no fabric, if the botton is
marked green.

• FAST RETURN: This option is only operational when the machine is working
with cut. It allows us to differenciate the spreading speed from the speed without
fabric. Only if the botton is marked green.

8.2 FEEDING BOTTON

This botton activates the band, and allows the machine to release the fabric on the table.
Only if the botton is marked green.

8.2.1 WIND BACK

Botton for winding back the fabric from the table. Only if the botton is marked green. (This
botton does not activate the operation)

8.3 MODIFY
This botton takes us to the program visualization and modification screen. We can
increase or decrease layers. Observe Point 10.4

8.4 FEEDING CONTROL

8.4.1

8.4.5.1

8.4.8 8.4.5.2

8.4.5

8.4.6 8.4.4

8.4.7 8.4.3

This screen has all the options needed to control the feeding of the fabric to achieve a
good spreading.

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8.4.1 FEEDING VALUE

This numerical indicator gives us the feeding value that is currently in use. Using the +
and – bottons we can increase or decrease this value, which goes from -19,9 (less fabric)
to 19,9 (more fabric).

8.4.2 NORMAL/INVERSE FEEDING

This botton allows us to invert the dirrection of the band, to spread fabrics reverse
winded. The machine always works in Normal Feeding, unless we are using a reverse
winded roll, for which we have to activate Inverse and pass the fabric over the metalic roll
bar on top of the band.

8.4.3 PROGRAMMED / PENDULIN

With this option we tell the machine the type of feeding we want to use. If we select
PROGRAMMED, we can adjust the feeding with the +/- bottons in box 8.4.1. This is the
basic feeding system used by all AUTEX models.

The PENDULIN option is only available with our models equiped with the PENDULIN.
The pendulin adjusts automatically once we have previously entered the position value in
the box 8.4.5.

8.4.4 MIXED
This feeding control combines the PROGRAMMED and one adjustment of PENDULIN. It
is activated with the botton MIXED FEEDING and is only available on the machines with
the Pendulin option.
To configure it, we have to enter the value of the Pendulin in option 8.4.5 and adjust the
sensibility using the numerical value which is entered in option ST%. This value can
oscilate between 10 (less sensibility) and 100 (more sensibility).

8.4.5 PENDULIN ADJUSTMENT

This botton allows us to adjust the numerical value of the Pendulin, which has to be
adjusted once we thread the machine, entering the value we observe in 8.4.5.1 in box
8.4.5.2. The numerical value 8.4.5.1 variis with the movement of the Pendulin, where as
the value entered in 8.4.5.2 remains unchanged.

8.4.5.1 PENDULIN VALUE

This number indicates the working point of the Pendulin. It's important to adjust the
counterweights of the pendulin to modify the fabric tension. We have to thread the fabric
until the table to have a good adjustment of the Pendulin and the fabric has to have
enough strength to vary the numerical value.

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8.4.5.2 ENTERED VALUE

This value is entered by the operator, and it is the value we observe in 8.4.5.1 after
threading and adjusting the counterweights of the pendulin. The proper functioning of the
pendulin depends on the numerical value entered by the operator.

8.4.6 WIND BACK

This botton allows us to wind back the fabric from the table to the machine. When we
activate this option, we will see an Icon on the screen and the wind/unwind selector will be
anulled.

8.4.7 TUBULAR CONTROLS

The botton Tubular without band/Tubular with band is only active with the Tubular
accessory. Tubular with band allows us to spread tubular from roll using the band, and if
we are spreading from Book Folded we have to activate Tubular without band since the
fabric does not go through it.

8.4.8 QUARTER TURN

System used with the Tubular accessory and a machine equiped with the quarter turn
system. When we want to work with this system, we must activate the option.
Position.

8.5 DISPLAY
This part of the screen shows us the spreading program been used. More information in
section 9.0 (Programming)
It also has an ON/OFF botton for the layer counter which allows the machine to control
the layers done in the program.

8.6 COUNTER CONTROL

With the +/- bottons we increase or decrease the layers to modify the spreading.

8.7 ELEVATOR
The up/down arrows raise and lower the accessory used with the machine. The limit
switch is indicated with micros, but if we manually lower the accessory with the down
arrow, the photocell will mark the limit.

8.8 CUT BOTTON

With this botton, we execute a manual cut. This operation will not be accounted for with
the layer counter.
In case of emergency, we can stop the machine with the Main Switch botton, and once
the problem is resolved, we push the cut botton to return the cutter to its original resting
position.

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We can stop the cutting process while the machine is extending with the cut botton. A
yellow led will light up and when the machine reaches the end it will stop, waiting for our
instructions. Here we have 2 options: First, push the cut botton which will execute a cut,
changing the led colour from yellow to green and continuing with the spreading process.
Second, push the stop botton which automatically stops the cutting process and the led
changes from yellow to red.

8.8.1 Sarpen Botton

Pushing and holding down this botton allows us to sharpen the cutting blade.

8.9 COUNTER
It also has an ON/OFF botton for the layer counter which allows the machine to control
the layers done in the program.

8.10 LINKS UPS

8.10.9
8.10.2

8.10.1
8.10.8
8.10.3
8.10.7
8.10.4 8.10.5
8.10.6

• 8.10.1 Botton that tells the machine where the fault is.
• 8.10.2 Botton the execute the link after botton 1 function. (the same for botton 8)
• 8.10.3 Botton to connect and disconect the feeding.
• 8.10.5 Botton to move the machine (the arrows direction)
• 8.10.6 Botton to move the machine (the arrows direction)
• 8.10.7 Cutting botton
• 8.10.8 Link up botton.
• 8.10.9 Botton the raise and lower the accessory used.

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8.11 How to perform a link up

It's important that the link up points table be programmed for it to work correctly.

If we are executing a link up, it's probably because we have run out of fabric before
finishing the mark. To execute a link up, we have to follow the next steps:
• Step 1:
Using botton 6, move the machine to the same point where the fabric ended.
• Step 2:
Push botton 8 to execute this function. We will observe the machine move to
the co-ordinate where the link up has to be performed.

8.12 HOW TO ELIMINATE A FAULT

To eliminate a fault, the machine has to be positioned in the beginning of the fault (we
might need to push bottons 3 and 6 to position the machine)
Steps to be taken:
• Step 1:
When we locate the fault, we will position the machine at the fault, push botton 1 and the
machine will move automatically using botton 6 and will gather activating botton 3, up to
the co-ordinates to resolve the link, automatically cuts the leftover fabric and will move to
where we marked the fault.

• Step 2:
If the fault is extended over the length of the fabric, we will move the machine to the end
of the fault and push botton 7 to do a manual cut. Once cut we can get rid of the faulty
fabric.
• Step 3:
To link the fabrics we push botton 2, which will overlap the fabrics to continue spreading.
(Once we finish with the link we can exit this screen and return to the work screen)

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9 PROGRAMMATION
Allows us to enter the details of the mark we wish to do. The machine has program, and
COMPLETE.

9.1 COMPLETE PROGRAM

The complete program is an automatic execution of the machine. It calculates and
distributes the necessary layers to complete the entered mark.
The information is entered by sizes, larger to smaller or viceversa and the machine will
calculate the necessary steps to complete the mark.

9.1.1 PROGRAMMING

9.1.1.1 9.1.1.3

9.1.1.2 9.1.1.4

When we push programming, a screen will appear that allows us to enter the information.

9.1.1.1 Data entry

Data input screen for new spreading programs.

9.1.1.2 Autex-Com
Only operational if we have the machine connected to Autex-Com program.

9.1.1.3 Link ups

Access botton for automatic programming of Link up points of the mark.

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9.1.1.4 Manual Data Entry

Allows us to manually enter the lengths of the different sizes.(See below image)

9.1.2 Data Entry

This screen is previouse to the data entry of the mark and allows us to eliminate leftovers
from earlier marks. To eliminate previouse records we have to activate it to ON and push
the reset botton. It will automatically go to the mark data entry screen.

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9.1.3 ENTER LENGTH METRES

Screen to enter the lenths of the different sizes, up to 20 possibilities

9.1.4 Color Entry

Screen to assign colors to the entered lengths.

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9.1.5 Enter Layers

This screen allows us to program the number of layers corresponding to the different
colours. The arrows allow us to access the different colors and enter the layers
Once we finish entering the data we will push EXIT, which will take us to a screen where
we can observe the enteres program and verify it. This screen allows us to change the
number of programmed layers if necessary.

To finish the data entry we have to accept after pushing the EXIT botton.
With the arrows, we can see the rest of the information boxes corresponding to the layer
quantities.

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9.2 Modify complete program

9.2.1.1

9.2.1

9.2.3
9.2.4

9.2.1 Color Change

With the arrows we can change the color and visualize the corresponding program on the
table.

9.2.1.1 Color Indicator

This indicates the color program visualized on the table.

9.2.2 Indicator
This indicator corresponds to the Autex-Com program table code, only operative on
machines with PC connection.

9.2.3 Modify
This botton takes us directly to the colour length screens. Observe points 10.3.3 / 10.3.4 /
10.3.5

9.2.4 Layer Control

These bottons allow us to increase or decrease the number of layers that are been
executed or programmed.

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10 INCIDENTS WHILE SPREADING

10.1 End of Roll

When a roll is finished, the machine automatically stops at Point 0, since the alignment
sensor detects lack of fabric, except on tubular option, where the alignment sensor is not
used. In this case, the operator has to push the STOP botton when he observes the end of
the roll. The machine will stop at Point 0.

10.2 Defect treatment

The operator has to decide the necessary action depending on the defect (Stop the cycle
or not, elimination or conservation of the fabric or layer, suplementary layer
programmation, etc.)
If the operator wants to eliminate a defect, he has to stop the machine, make a cut at the
beginning, another at the end of the defect and continue spreading at the desired point.
The small defects can be eliminated making a cut in the center of the defect and we can
continue spreading from that point.

10.3 Sharpening the blade

The sharpenning of the blade is done pushing the botton found in the MAIN MENU,
WORK MENU or CUTTER SETUP MENU. ( 7.2.4, 7.2.4.3.1, 8.9.1)

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11 ERROR MESSAGES AND ALARM

The spreader screen shows warning messages when errors or malfunctions which could
lead to incorrect working of the machine are detected.

11.1 Error Messages

When these messages appear, we must act consecuently, solving the cause of the
message. Push EXIT to leave the message screen.

Programmed length larger than table length. We have to correct the length of the
spreading programmed.

The cutter is not in the correct position. We have to take the cutter to its resting
position pushing the CUT botton.

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11.2 Alarm Messages

When these messages appear, we must act consecuently, solving the cause of the
message. Push EXIT to leave the message screen.

Incorrect displacement of the cutter. We have to check for anything blocking the
cutter.

Incorrect displacement of the spreader. We have to check for anything blocking the
spreading table.

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Low Battery. Battery has to be replaced inmediately to avoid information and program
loss.

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12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The necessary maintenance operations required are the following:

Comprobación
Operación Periodicidad previa Útil Procedimiento
necesario
Cleaning Daily Machine Compressed air - Clear circulation areas
Disconnected blower
- Eliminate traces of fabric in:
– Carriage rails
– Spreading device head
– Centering photocells
– Rollers
- Clean and oil the blade felt
Sharpenning Upon notice Clear the None - With the spreading machine
the cutting of faulty cuts cutting zone stopped between two layers and
blade the carriage withdrawn:
– In manual mode
– Hold down the cut botton
– Press sharpen lightly 3 times
– Release the cut botton
– Return to automatic mode
– Restart cycle with movement
- During the spreading cycle:
– Hold down the cut botton
– Press sharpen botton
– Release the cut botton
Changing the Depending Machine - Fixed spanner 17 - Dismantle the blades protective
cutting blade on use and disconnected - Allen Key 2.5 cover
type of fabric - Blocking pin - Turn the blade by hand until the
locking holes coincide and block
them with the pin
- Loosen the allen screw and
remove the blade

Change According to Machine None - Requires 2 operators:

spreading job neads disconnected – Disconnect the spreading
accessories device (cut)
– Lift the device until it is
released from the supports
– Remove the device towards
the front

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