PHOTOTEX FM8







Please note: this model is obsolete and has been replaced by newer FM10

This computerized system detects the faults by means of infrared optical readers positioned to analyze the knitted fabric and makes use of accurate testing methods.

It avoid manufacturing damage pieces and allows a quality control in terms of kind and number of defects.

The instrument features different adjustments for holes and dropped stitches and their relevant luminous logarithmic scales.

A testing and monitoring method conducted on 3 rotations allows to spot the smallest dropped stitches.

The built-in microcontroller stores and display the number and kind of the defects.

The backlighted, 32-character LCD screen displays the useful data in a clear and complete way.

The instrument sensitivity can be easily adjusted, since it is steadily displayed and can be altered by means of keys dedicated to these fundamental functions .

The keyboard features indeed specially-designed keys, dedicated to the main functions.

These adjustments and the gathered data are protected by a secret code which can be disabled and/or by an electronic key. The owner of the electronic key can alter the secret code and/or prevent other users from gaining access to the keyboard.

A wide range of optical readers with a complete adjustment allows to use this instrument for a great number of types of production.

The instrument includes dialogs in Italian, English, French and other optional languages which can be changed at any time.

Please note: this model is obsolete and has been replaced by newer FM10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS



Infrared ray operation managed by a microcontroller.

Power supply on 24Vac, energy requirements 0,2A (isolated secondary circuit).

50mm, 40+40mm Interchangeable optical heads (two swivel-probes).

Programming and access to data are protected by a password which can be disabled and/or by an electronic key.

Italian, English, French and other languages on demand.

External connections by means of polarised “D”-type terminal boards (Db9, Db15), which can be pulled out.

Metal box dimension: Heigh 150mm, Width 110mm, Depth 35mm.

Possibility of disabling the needle removal jump.

DC internal protection.

2A 250V service output.

FM8 Manual

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