SOMET 11 - Troubleshooting

01 - 07 - 1999
ALARMS
AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cod. C9KE1PC
ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SOCOS release 5.xx - 7.xx
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SOCOS Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION 1
MESSAGES DISPLAYED
1 MESSAGES DISPLAYED
1.1 Machine parameters alarm signals

1.2 Alarm messages for pattern tolerance, beam change, programmed main-
tenance
1.3 Weft control sensitivity alarm message
1.4 Inverter alarm messages
1.5 HOST COMPUTER alarm messages
1.6 Alarm message while executing a dobby pattern
1.7 Dobby auxiliary functions alarm messages
1.8 Weft selector alarm messages
1.9 Let-off alarm messages
1.10 ETD alarm messages
1.11 Production management alarm messages
1.12 Shifts alarm messages
1.13 Memory Card alarm messages
SECTION 2
ALARMS DISPLAYED
1 ALARMS DISPLAYED
1.1 Alarm coding from 1 to 372
SECTION 3
SIGNAL LEDS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Key
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SOCOS Table of contents
SECTION 4
RESETTING, CHANGING THE EPROM AND
CHANGING CARDS
1 RESETTING, CHANGING THE EPROM AND CHANGING CARDS
1.1 Data survey
SECTION 5
SOMET DRIVES AZI 8-16
AZ BRUSHLESS
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 SOMET DRIVE AZI 8-16
1.1 Troubleshooting
2 SOMET AZ BRUSHLESS DRIVE
2.1 Troubleshooting
3 TROUBLESHOOTING ON THEMA SUPER EXCEL
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SECTION 1
MESSAGES DISPLAYED
Socos rel. 5.xx - 7.xx
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THEMA 11 EXCEL - SUPER EXCEL

SOCOS RELEASE 5.xx - 7.xx
1 MESSAGES DISPLAYED
The messages displayed are signals that the Socos sends out to guide the user in programming
certain functions correctly, and that appear in the different keyboard menus.
For some of these messages, the solution to the problem is already contained in their text.
Some of these warnings are listed below: the more general ones first and the others grouped accord-
ing to the programming area concerned.
KEY NOT INSERTED
Meaning An attempt is being made to program a Socos function which requires the access
control key, but this is not inserted.
Remedies Insert the key in the keyboard area and turn it to ON.
MEMORY FULL!
Meaning This directory is full, therefore it is not possible to add new data.
Remedies Create space by deleting at least one of the previous data.
NAME ALREADY EXISTS
Meaning The name just input already exists in this directory.
Remedies Change the name.
UNACCEPTABLE DATUM
Meaning The input value exceeds the limits allowed by this programming area.
Remedies Transmit the datum again.

Check the input value against the limit values (refer to the Socos manual).
DIALOG PROBLEMS WITH POCKET
Meaning There are communication problems with the pocket Stäubli.
Remedies Check that the connecting cable is plugged in correctly.

Check the correct Stäubli pocket programming procedure.
Replace the OPT card, reset and reprogram it (see the chapter on resetting, chang-
ing the eprom and changing cards).
Replace the pocket Stäubli.
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DIALOG PROBLEMS WITH MASTER
Meaning There are communication problems between the Socos keyboard and the MCU
card. This message is displayed for a few seconds when the electric board is switched
off.
Remedies Switch the electric board off and then back on again after a few seconds.
Check that led 7 (Vser) of the MCS card is lit up (Vser fuse burnt-out). Check fuse
F3 on the PSS or PSF module and the three 32 Vac fuses on the T2 transformer.
Check that the figure before the point in the EPROM release number is the same for
all eproms on page 7 of the Information menu. Check that the cables and connec-
tors J5 of card OPT and J16 of card LLB are plugged in correctly, and that the MCU
card is inserted all the way.
External interference may have caused a communication problem between the elec-
tronic components of the MCU card. Try resetting the MCU, EG1 and EG2 cards
(see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards) and repro-
gram the Socos.
Replace the MCU, MCS, OPT and EG1 cards and, if necessary, the EG2 card.
1.1 MACHINE PARAMETERS ALARM SIGNALS
MACHINE PARAMETER UNACCEPTABLE

Check the input value against the limit values for the parameter (refer to the Socos
manual).
MASTER/SLAVE DIALOG PROBLEMS
Meaning There are communication problems between the master CPU and the slave CPU on
the MCU card.
Remedies External interference may have caused a communication problem between the elec-
tronic components of the MCU card. Reset the MCU card (see the chapter on
resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards). Replace the MCU card.
INCORRECT DATA FROM MASTER TO SLAVE
Meaning There is a communication error between the master CPU and the slave CPU on the
MCU card.
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COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS WITH WEFT BRAKE UNIT
Meaning There are communication problems between the MCU card and the weft tensioning
unit board.
Remedies Check that both the feeder and the serial cable of the weft tensioning unit are
plugged in correctly. Check that the three-phase line reaches the interior of the weft
tensioning unit board.
Replace the MCU card.
Replace the EFTU board.
1.2 ALARM MESSAGES FOR PATTERN TOLERANCE, BEAM CHANGE, PRO-

GRAMMED MAINTENANCE
COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS WITH ......
Meaning There are communication problems with the part of the program that manages the
application displayed.
Remedies Check that the figure before the point in the eprom release number is the same for
all eproms on page 8 of the Information menu.
1.3 WEFT CONTROL SENSITIVITY ALARM MESSAGE
WEFT DETECTOR SENSIBILITY PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS
Meaning The MCU card cannot program the weft control sensitivity correctly.
Remedies Replace the IO2 card.

1.4 INVERTER ALARM MESSAGES
INPUT VALUE UNACCEPTABLE

Check the input value against the limit values for the parameter (refer to the Socos
manual).
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INVERTER CONTROL PANEL OFF
Meaning The inverter management software is enabled but the inverter control panel is not
connected.
Remedies If the inverter is needed, connect the inverter control panel. If this alarm is dis-
played after connecting the inverter control panel, switch the electric board off and
then back on again.
NOTE: The inverter panel must be connected and disconnected with the Socos board off.
1.5 HOST COMPUTER ALARM MESSAGES
PRIOR DECLARATION BEING TRANSMITTED
Meaning It is not possible to transmit another declaration because the host computer is
busy.
Remedies Wait until the host computer is free. Check the correct operation of the host compu-
ter.
1.6 ALARM MESSAGE WHILE EXECUTING A DOBBY PATTERN
TOO HIGH DOBBY PATTERN RATIO
Meaning The development of the For-Next cycles produces a dobby pattern weft number
higher than 1,677,721,600
Remedies Most likely a mistake has been made in programming the For-Next nestings.
DOBBY PATTERN HAS AN ILLEGAL CODE

PICK NUMBER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE
DOBBY PATTERN LENGTH DIFFERENT FROM STATED ONE
DOBBY MESSAGE BLOCK EMPTY
Meaning The cause of all these messages is an error in the data serial transmission-recep-
tion between the keyboard and the MCU card.
Remedies Simply transmit the data again.
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DOBBY PATTERN WITH ALL LEVERS UP / DOBBY PATTERN WITH ALL LEVERS DOWN
Meaning All healds of all picks are either up or down in the dobby pattern.
Remedies No fabric can be produced without heald movement in a dobby pattern.
NO PICKS IN DOBBY PATTERN PROGRAMMED
Meaning A dobby pattern with less than two picks has been programmed and confirmed.
Remedies Create a dobby pattern consisting of at least two picks.
TOO MANY FOR / NEXT
Meaning A maximum of two FOR-NEXT cycles is allowed for each nesting in the dobby
pattern.
Remedies Develop the nesting concerned in a different way.
NEXT BEFORE FOR
Meaning A Next has been programmed before a For.
Remedies It is likely a For has not been programmed. Check the dobby pattern.
FOR/NEXT NOT CLOSED PROPERLY
Meaning The For-Next cycle has not been closed correctly.
Remedies It is likely the cycle has not been closed with a Next. Check the dobby pattern.
LESS THAN TWO PICKS IN FOR/NEXT
Meaning Repeating the same FOR ..... times has as little meaning as a one-pick dobby
pattern.
Remedies Program at least two dobby pattern picks between a For and a Next.
1.7 DOBBY AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ALARM MESSAGES
LOOM IS NOT AT A STANDSTILL
Meaning The auxiliary functions cannot be run when the loom is in operation.
Remedies Stop the loom to carry out the auxiliary functions.
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PICK CHANGE NOT EFFECTED BECAUSE UNACCEPTABLE
Meaning Absolute positioning at the requested weft has not been executed because this
weft exceeds the number of wefts of the pattern being executed.
Remedies Go to a weft within the pattern wefts range.
FUNCTION NOT POSSIBLE IN PRESENT LOOM POSITION
Meaning This message appears every time you try to enter or exit the auxiliary electronic
dobby functions while the loom is in a position that could lead to displacement of
the colour pattern and dobby pattern.
Remedies Take the loom out of the restricted area in slow speed. The restricted areas are 120-
140 loom degrees for Staubli dobbies and 120-300 loom degrees for Fim dobbies.
1.8 WEFT SELECTOR ALARM MESSAGES
NO SELECTOR PATTERN ON LOOM
Meaning A part of the information stored in the RAM has been lost.
resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
MASTER/SLAVE DIALOG PROBLEMS
Meaning There are communication problems between the master CPU and the slave CPU on
the MCU card.
PATTERN END LENGTH NOT AS STATED

END OF PATTERN IDENTIFICATION NOT FOUND
ILLEGAL CODE PRESENT IN STYLE
Meaning Some signals have been lost during data transmission between keyboard and MCU.
Remedies Transmit them again.
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TOO MANY FOR / NEXT
Meaning There are more than 6 For-Next cycles in a pattern nesting.
Remedies Split the nesting to get a maximum of 6 For-Next cycles per nesting.
NEXT BEFORE FOR
Meaning A Next has been programmed before a For.
Remedies It is likely a For has not been programmed. Check the colour pattern.
FOR/NEXT NOT CLOSED PROPERLY
Meaning The For-Next cycle has not been closed correctly.
Remedies It is likely the cycle has not been closed with a Next. Check the colour pattern.
STYLE HAS NO COL OR FRI
Meaning There are no colours or fringes in the colour pattern programmed.
Remedies At least one colour must be programmed in a colour pattern.
NO COL OR FRI IN FOR/NEXT LOOP
Meaning There are no COL.s in the For-Next cycle.
Remedies Insert at least one COL. between a For and a Next.
TOO HIGH PATTERN RATIO
Meaning The development of the For-Next cycles produces a colour pattern weft number
higher than 4,294,967,295
Remedies Most likely a mistake has been made in programming the For-Next nestings.
NO COL OR FRI BETWEEN 2 WEFT DENSITIES

NO COL OR FRI BETWEEN 2 LOOM SPEEDS
Meaning No COL has been inserted between two programmed weft densities or loom speeds.
Remedies Insert at least one COL between these two data.
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NO PICK CHANGE /PICK UNACCEPTED
Meaning Absolute positioning at the requested weft has not been executed because this weft
exceeds the number of wefts of the pattern being executed.
Remedies Go to a weft within the pattern wefts range.
COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS WITH EWC
Meaning There are communication problems between the MCU and the ESC card of the
electronic weft selector.
Remedies Replace the ESC card.
ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR LIMIT ACQUISITION NOT EXECUTED
Meaning During the limit acquisition the Socos has detected a strange finger movement
signal.
Remedies Check that during the limit acquisition all the fingers go up and down correctly.
If this is not the case check that the motor-lever coil is continous and does not drop.
Replace the ESC card.
If, on the other hand, the movement is correct check that the hall sensor signals at
rest are between 250mV and 1.1Vdc and at the end of the descent are more than
2Vdc.
1.9 LET-OFF ALARM MESSAGES
LOOM NOT AT A STANDSTILL
Meaning An attempt is being made to program EWC OFF=YES with the loom in operation.
A request has been made to wind or unwind the beam from the keyboard with the
loom in operation.
Remedies Stop the loom before carrying out these operations.
WRONG PASSWORD FOR EWC TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Meaning The password for the EWC technical parameters does not match the stored one.
Remedies Access is allowed only if previously authorised by Somet.
DIALOG PROBLEMS WITH EWC
Meaning The MCU card does not communicate with the EG1 or EG2 card during the trans-
mission of a new parameter.
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tronic components of the EG1 or EG2 card. Reset the EG1 or EG2 card (see the
chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards). Replace the EG1 or
EG2 card.
REQUESTED TENSION UNACCEPTABLE

WEFT % UNACCEPTABLE
WARP % UNACCEPTABLE
MAXIMUM % UNACCEPTABLE
MINIMUM % UNACCEPTABLE
RUNNING KP UNACCEPTABLE
ALARM KP UNACCEPTABLE
WARP STOP DELAY UNACCEPTABLE
WEFT STOP DELAY UNACCEPTABLE
TARE VALUE UNACCEPTABLE
WARP START DELAY UNACCEPTABLE
WEFT START DELAY UNACCEPTABLE
INTEGRAL K NOT ACCEPTABLE
Meaning The input data exceed the admissible value range for the function concerned.
Remedies Refer to the Socos Manual for the minimum and maximum values for the function
concerned.
MOTOR/DRIVE TYPE UNACCEPTABLE
Meaning The programmed motor and drive types are not compatible with the mechanical
ratio data.
Remedies Check that the actual loom mechanical ratio corresponds to the parameter settings
and that the motor and drive types are correct for the installed mechanical ratio.
1.10 ETD ALARM MESSAGES
LOOM NOT AT A STANDSTILL
Meaning A request has been made to wind or unwind the take-up roller from the keyboard
with the loom in operation.
Remedies Stop the loom before requesting these movements.
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WRONG PASSWORD FOR ETD TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Meaning The password for the ETD technical parameters does not match the stored one.
Remedies Access is allowed exclusively to modify the weft range. The password is "11EXCEL"
Meaning The input data exceed the admissible value range for the function concerned.
Remedies Refer to the Socos Manual for the minimum and maximum values for the function
concerned.
COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS WITH ETD
Meaning The MCU card does not communicate with the EG1 card during the transmission of
a new parameter.
tronic components of the EG1 card. Reset the EG1 and MCU cards (see the
chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards). Replace the EG1 or
MCU card.
MOTOR/DRIVE TYPE UNACCEPTABLE
Meaning The programmed motor and drive types are not compatible with the mechanical
ratio data.
Remedies Check that the actual loom mechanical ratio corresponds to the parameter settings
and that the motor and drive types are correct for the installed mechanical ratio.
1.11 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ALARM MESSAGES

NEW LENGTH VALUE UNACCEPTABLE
NEW PICKS VALUE UNACCEPTABLE
NEW INTERNAL PATTERN VALUE UNACCEPTABLE
NEW EXTERNAL PATTERN VALUE UNACCEPTABLE
NEW WEAVING TIME VALUE UNACCEPTABLE
SETTING UNACCEPTABLE
PRODUCTION SIMPLIFIED UNACCEPTABLE
PRODUCTION SET WITH SIMPLIFIED METHOD
Meaning These messages are only given when there is an error in the data serial transfer from
keyboard to MCU card, since these parameters must fall within a certain value
range when input via keyboard.
Remedies Transmit the data again.
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PRODUCTION NOT ACHIEVED
Meaning Key F2 PRREP has been pressed to resume production but the previously pro-
grammed production has not been completed yet.
Remedies Wait for the previously programmed production to be reached or set 0 as the value
achieved for the type of production selected.
CONTINUOUS WEAVING IS INPUT
Meaning Key F2 PRREP has been pressed to resume production when continuous weav-
ing has been programmed.
Remedies This operation is meaningless.
PRODUCTION WITH P. P. NOT ON
Meaning An attempt is being made to modify a PP production in execution or to execute one

while standard production is in execution.
Remedies Before modifying or executing a PP production, change the production type.
1.12 SHIFTS ALARM MESSAGES
DATE/TIME SETTING NOT POSSIBLE
Meaning There is a problem in the MCU area which manages date and time.
Remedies Replace the MCU card.
WRONG PASSWORD FOR SHIFT CHANGE
Meaning The password typed in does not match the programmed one.
Remedies Personnel in charge of programming passwords should check whether there are
errors in the programmed passwords.
THE SELECTED SHIFT SEQUENCE CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED ON THE LOOM

BECAUSE THE CODING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES
THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT CHANGE CONFIGURATION CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED ON
THE LOOM BECAUSE THE CODING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES
Meaning An attempt is being made to transfer a sequence of shifts or a shift change

configuration on a loom whose software is different from the available ones.
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Remedies Ask for a software update.
1.13 MEMORY CARD ALARM MESSAGES
MEMORY CARD NOT INITIALIZED !!!
Meaning Message displayed when inserting a new Memory Card.
Remedies The operator is also asked if he wishes the Memory Card to be initialized. If the
message is displayed again, the Memory Card is faulty.
NO SPACE ON MEMORY CARD
Meaning There is no memory available on the Memory Card.
Remedies Create space by deleting part of the directories or use another Memory Card.
MEMORY CARD NOT INSERTED !!!
Meaning The Memory Card is not properly inserted in its reader.
Remedies Insert the Memory Card correctly. Replace the Memory Card.
MEMORY CARD BATTERY IS RUNNING DOWN

MEMORY CARD BATTERY IS FLAT
Meaning The internal Memory Card battery is running down.
Remedies Replace the internal battery. Data stored may have been lost.
MEMORY CARD WRITE PROTECTED
Meaning It is not possible to modify the content of the Memory Card because it is write-
protected.
Remedies If you want to modify the content of the Memory Card, shift the protective tab.
NO EXISTING DIRECTORY
Meaning The Memory Card is new or all stored data have been deleted or lost.
Remedies Input all data again. If this message is displayed again, the Memory Card is faulty.
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BLOCK TOO LARGE OPERATION DELETED
Meaning The data block to be transferred on the Memory Card is larger than its capacity
Rimedies Insert a Memory Card with a higher capacity.
DOBBY PATTERN ALREADY EXISTING ON MEMORY CARD

P. P. PRESENT ON MEMORY CARD
PATTERN ALREADY EXISTING ON MEMORY CARD
STATISTICS EXIST ON MEMORY CARD
LOOM CONFIGURATION IS ON MEMORY CARD
Meaning The data to be written on the Memory Card are already stored under the same
name.
Remedies The Socos asks whether it should overwrite the existing data or change the name
of the data to be written.
P. P. PRESENT ON LOOM
DOBBY P. ALREADY EXISTING ON LOOM
PATTERN ALREADY EXISTING ON LOOM
Meaning The data to be written on the loom are already stored under the same name.
Remedies The Socos asks whether it should overwrite the existing data or change the name
of the data to be written.
DATA ERROR IN MEMORY CARD
Meaning It is not possible to access part or all of the Memory Card data.
Remedies Save the retrievable data and initialize the Memory Card.
THE SELECTED PATTERN CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED ON LOOM BECAUSE THE CODING

IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES
Meaning The pattern selected cannot be transferred because the Socos release accepts
only a lower coding.
Remedies From release 2.xx upwards, the codes are the following:
- Coding 3 when variable loom speed has been programmed in the pattern.
- Coding 2 when variable weft density has been programmed in the pattern.
- Coding 1 when neither variable loom speed nor variable weft density have been
programmed in the pattern.
Releases accepting coding 3 can read lower ones but not vice-versa.
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THE SELECTED DOBBY PATTERN CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED ON LOOM BECAUSE

THE CODING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES
Meaning The dobby pattern cannot be transferred because the Socos release accepts only a
lower coding.
Remedies The codes are the following:

- Coding 2 when For - Next cycles have been programmed in the dobby pattern.
- Coding 1 when no For - Next cycles have been programmed in the dobby pattern.
Releases accepting coding 2 can read coding 1 but not vice-versa.
P.S. A dobby pattern with coding 2 transferred with the Pocket Staubli will not be
stored correctly.
THE SHIFT SEQUENCE SELECTED CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO LOOM BECAUSE

Meaning The transfer of the shift sequence is not allowed because the Socos release has a
lower coding available.
Rimedies Ask for a loom software update.
LOOM CONFIGURATION IS NOT THE SAME AS ON MEMORY CARD
Meaning An attempt is being made to transfer a configuration stored by a loom with a differ-
ent shedding machine.
Remedies Use a configuration with the same shedding machine.

Of all the available parameters of a loom configuration stored on Memory Card, only
the ones concerning the devices present on the loom are transferred to the latter.
THE KEYBOARD CONFIGURATION CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO LOOM BECAUSE

Meaning The keyboard configuration is not allowed because the Socos release has a lower
coding available.
STATISTICAL DATA CANNOT BE WRITTEN
Meaning The MCU cannot write the statistical data from the Memory Card in the memory.
Remedies Check that the figure before the point is the same for all eproms on page 8 of the
Information menu.
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THE SELECTED STATISTICAL DATA CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED ON LOOM BECAUSE

THEIR CODING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES
THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT CHANGE CONFIGURATION CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO

LOOM BECAUSE THE CODING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES.
Meaning Transfer of statistical data or of the automatic shift change is not allowed inside a
loom configuration because the Socos release does not have a lower coding available
THE LANGUAGE CANNOT BE SET BECAUSE THE CODING IS DIFFERENT FROM

THE AVAILABLE ONES.
THE MACRO CONFIGURATION CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED ON LOOM BECAUSE THE CODING

IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE ONES.
Meaning We are trying to load a keyboard configuration on loom that has a lower coding
available.
STATISTICAL DATA CANNOT BE TRASFERRED TO MEMORY CARD BECAUSE THE M.C.

IS FOR AIR LOOMS
LOOM CONFIGURATION CANNOT BE TRASFERRED TO MEMORY CARD BECAUSE THE

M.C. IS FOR AIR LOOMS
LOOM CONFIGURATION CANNOT BE TRASFERRED TO LOOM BECAUSE THE M.C. IS FOR
AIR LOOMS
Meaning Data transfer cannot take place because the Memory Card used has been format-
ted for air looms.
Remedies Use a Memory Card that has been formatted for gripper looms.
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SECTION 2
ALARMS DISPLAYED
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1 Alarms displayed
The alarms are signals which can be consulted at any time and in any menu by pressing the ALARM
menu key.
They are hints as to the reason for certain machine operations that the Socos gives to the user, and
may be accompanied by the lighting-up of the warning lamps.
In order to avoid reading or translation mistakes, each alarm has been coded in such a way as to
differentiate it unequivocally from a similar one. When contacting Somet's After-sales Service, it is
essential to give the number(s) of the alarm(s) displayed in the menu rather than the relevant mes-
sage. Many alarms state the different conditions which generated them:
- STOP.... if the movement under way has been interrupted due to ...
- NO START.... if the movement under way has not been executed due to ....
- ALARM.... if the alarm condition still prevails.
Some alarms are also the consequence of others: therefore, from a series of alarms displayed, you
will have to go back to the alarm which generated the others. For example, the most frequent
occurrence is when the power circuits are not enabled and a number of supplies fail, thus generating
different alarms.
Check that contactor K1 is activated before taking any drastic measures on the electric board.
When contacting Somet's After-sales Service it is also important to indicate the status of the signal
leds on some cards and modules which can be detected by means of the Monitor Tester for the
input-output cards. A simple comparison of the loom situation with the "standard" led status men-
tioned in this manual may give useful hints for solving the problem.
1.1 ALARM CODING
1 HOST MESSAGE RECEIVED
Meaning This alarm (displayed as the blue and white lamps come on) indicates that the
Socos has received a message from the Host Computer, which can be displayed in
the Host Computer menu, key B Host message display.
Remedies Display the alarm by entering the above menu; exit with ESC or with key F6 (OK).
Refer also to Sect.2 paragraph 3.2.1.2 of the Socos User Manual.
2 STOP DUE TO WARP 1 BROKEN
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has received the signal
from warp stop motion 1 that a warp thread is broken. With the Monitor Tester in IO2,
input green led 25 must be off.
Remedies See alarm no. 56
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3 PRESSURE SWITCH 1 STOP (DELIVERY)
from pressure switch 1 that the pressure is too high in the delivery filter area. With
the Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 17 must be lit up.
NOTE: This alarm is given only if the following conditions prevail:
- the loom has been running for over 100 minutes since switching the electric board on.
- the main motor has been running for at least 10 seconds
- the contact on pressure switch 1 has been open for at least 3 seconds
4 PRESSURE SWITCH 2 STOP (SUCTION)
from pressure switch 2 (vacuum switch) that the oil vacuum in the suction filter area
is too high. With the Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 18 must be lit up. NOTE:
This alarm is given only if the following conditions prevail:
- the loom has been running for over 15 minutes since switching the electric board on
- the contact of pressure switch 2 has been open for at least 3 seconds.
5 PRESSURE SWITCH 3/4 STOP (MINIMUM)
from pressure switch 3 or pressure switch 4 that the oil pressure is too low. With the
Monitor Tester in IO2, input green leds 19 (for pressure switch 3) and 20 (for pres-
sure switch 4) must be lit up.
These two pressure switches, located below the left -hand control unit, measure the
pressure in the farthest area of the lubrication system. Only one of them need act
for the loom to stop and give the alarm.
6 ELECTRONIC DOBBY PRESSURE SWITCH STOP
from the electronic dobby card that the oil circulation in the dobby is insufficient.
- more than 60 seconds have lapsed since the last loom start
- the loom is running
- the level switch has been signalling an alarm for at least 10 seconds non-stop.
With a Fimtessile dobby, the alarm is given if all the following conditions are present:
- more than 120 seconds have lapsed since the last loom start
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7 STOP DUE TO CONE CHANGE (ASC)
from the end-of-cone device that the weft entering one of the prefeeders has bro-
ken.
Remedies Repair the broken weft and reset the prefeeder. This alarm is usually displayed
together with one of the alarms no.9 to no.16 indicating on which cone the weft has
broken.
8 STOP DUE TO PHOTOCELL
that the reed protection photocell beam has been interrupted. With the Monitor Tester
in IO1, input green led 23 must be lit up.
This message is also displayed in situations not concerning the photocell, such as
a loom stop due to switching-off because the Socos has received an emergency
signal for a short time.
Remedies Check that there is nothing interrupting the light beam; the green led on the right-
hand receiver must be lit up.
Remove the object or dust interrupting the photocell beam.
Check the alignment between transmitter and receiver and the sensitivity adjust-
ment as per Sect. 4 paragraph 26.3 of the Adjustment Manual.
Check whether the photocell is supplied; the left-hand transmitter red led must
always be lit up. Check the photocells wiring.
Check the diagnostic leds of card SPH:
-Red led 1 always lit up = photocell beam free
-Yellow led 2 off = it lights up during the photocell test before loom
start
-Green led 3 always lit up = 24Vdc supply present.
It is possible to test this card manually by pressing the pushbutton on card SPH
below the green led: if the yellow led comes on and the relays trip, the card is
working properly.
Check the setting of card IO1 jumpers concerning the photocell:
- jumper between 1 and 2 = control enabled for the first 8 running picks. Standard
configuration.
- jumper between 2 and 3 = control always enabled, even during findings and slow
speed.
- jumper between 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 = control disabled. It should be a temporary
setting: for safety reasons, the standard setting must be restored as soon as pos-
sible.
If the alarm is due to the emergency signal, check the emergency pushbuttons on
the loom, board and any external devices (Jacquard, winding rollers, etc.)
If the alarm persists:
Replace card IO1.
Replace card SPH.
Replace the photocells one at a time.
9 -16 CONE 1...8 BROKEN
Meaning The ASC end-of cone device signals that no weft is entering the prefeeder indi-
cated, which has been temporarily excluded. The blue and white lamps have come
on.
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Monitor Tester in IO2, input green leds 1-8 for prefeeders 1-8: the led correspond-
ing to the prefeeder involved must be off.
Remedies Repair the broken weft entering the prefeeder and reset the latter.
If the loom stops but no weft thread is broken, check that the ACL and ASC devices
are programmed correctly in the Socos and that the tension of the weft entering the
prefeeder is high enough, and if necessary refer to the prefeeder manual to increase
the sensitivity of the weft detector before the prefeeder involved.
17 ALARM PRESSURE SWITCH 1 (DELIVERY)
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from pressure switch 1 that
the pressure in the delivery filter area is too high.
With the Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 17 must be lit up.
- the loom has been running for over 100 minutes since switching the electric board on
Remedies The alarm might be due to excessive oil density: make sure that the characteristics
of the oil match those recommended by Somet; if the oil temperature is low, the
viscosity of the oil increases and might cause pressure switch 1 to trip pointlessly.
Switch the electric board off and on again to "warm up" the oil for another 100
minutes.
Check the delivery filter (code CPNC110) for clogging or dirt. Replace it.
Check the connections of pressure switch 1 (if the two wires leading to the pressure
switch are connected, IO2 input led 17 must light up).
Replace pressure switch 1 with a pressure switch of the same type.
18 ALARM PRESSURE SWITCH 2 (SUCTION)
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from pressure switch 2 (vacuum
switch) that the oil vacuum in the suction filter area is too high.
- the loom has been running for over 15 minutes since switching the electric board on.
Remedies The alarm might be due to excessive oil density: make sure that the characteristics
of the oil match those recommended by Somet; if the oil temperature is low, the
viscosity of the oil increases and might cause pressure switch 2 to trip pointlessly.
Switch the electric board off and on again to "warm up" the oil for another 15 min-
utes.
Check whether the suction filter (code CPNC100) is mounted correctly and that it
is not clogged or dirty. Replace it.
Check the connections of pressure switch 2 (if the two wires leading to the pressure
switch are connected, IO2 input led 18 must light up).
Replace pressure switch 2 with a pressure switch of the same type.
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19 ALARM PRESSURE SWITCH 3/4 (MINIMUM)
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from pressure switch 3 or
pressure switch 4 that the oil pressure is too low. With the Monitor Tester in IO2,
input green leds 19 (for pressure switch 3) and 20 (for pressure switch 4) must
be lit up. These two pressure switches, located below the left-hand control unit,
measure the pressure in the farthest area of the lubrication system. Only one of
them need act for the loom to stop and give the alarm.
Remedies Check that the oil level in the tank is correct.

Check wear and tension of the oil pump driving belt.
Check the efficiency of the oil pump. Visually check that enough oil reaches the
left-hand control unit.
Check whether there are air bubbles in the lubrication system; if necessary,
check the tightness of the oil suction system (especially the pipe unions be-
tween filter and pump, and the oil suction pipe inside the tank).
Check that the type and viscosity of the lubrication system oil match those
recommended by Somet. Check the connections of pressure switch 3 or 4.
Check the condition of the pressure switch, replacing it with another one taken
from a loom which is operating correctly. The faulty pressure switch must be
replaced.
If the alarm persists, replace card IO2.
20 ALARM ELECTRONIC DOBBY PRESSURE SWITCH
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from the electronic dobby
card that the oil circulation in the dobby is insufficient.
With a Stäubli dobby, this alarm is displayed if all the following conditions prevail:
- more than 60 seconds have lapsed from the last loom start
With a Fimtessile dobby, this alarm is displayed if all the following conditions
prevail: - more than 120 seconds have lapsed from the last loom start
Remedies Check that the level switch has been installed (jumper between terminals H and
H for Stäubli; jumper between terminals 31 and 34 for FIM if no level switch has
been installed).
If the level switch has been installed, check the continuity between terminals H
and H for the Stäubli or 31 and 34 for the FIM dobby, with the loom in operation.
Check that the level switch is not faulty by placing a jumper between the termi-
nals above. Replace the level switch.
Check that the dobby filter is not clogged and that its cover is well closed.
Check that oil type and viscosity comply with the recommendations of the dobby
manufacturer.
21 ALARM NOT USED.
22 SLOW SPEED PROXIMITY IN WRONG POSITION
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from the 6Ω proximity that,
with the loom stopped, the 6Ω coil disk of the slow speed unit has not returned to
its rest position. With the Monitor tester in IO2, input green led 29 must be lit up
with the loom at a standstill.
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Remedies Check whether the led on the 6Ω proximity is lit up. Check whether the slow speed
disk (6Ω side) has returned to its rest position.
Check the proximity setting: see sect. 4 chap. 36 of the Adjustment Manual. Re-
place the slow speed proximity (6Ω).
If the IO2 input led 29 is lit up and the alarm persists, replace card IO2.
23 ALARM NOT USED.
24 NO START DUE TO SLOW MOVEMENTS PROXIMITY
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the signal from the 6Ω
proximity is not correct.
Remedies With the Monitor Tester in IO2, check that input green led 29 and the 6Ω proxim-
ity led are lit up and that they go off during each slow movement.
Check that the 6Ω disk is mechanically displaced when a slow movement is
requested:
- if it does not move, check the control circuit of the 6Ω coil. With the Monitor
Tester in IO3, output red led 5 and leds 12 and 8 of the PCD module (6Ω holding)
must light up during slow movements; the IO3 red output led 6 and leds 13 and 7
of the PCD module (6Ω overimpulse) must come on briefly at the beginning of
the slow movement; the contacts corresponding to terminals 5-6-7-8 of contac-
tor K6 must be closed, and at the time of the control (PCD led 8 lit up) there must
be 24Vdc between K6 terminal 8 and the earth. The same voltage must be present
at the 6Ω coil connector. Check that the 6Ω coil is not disconnected.
- if the 6Ω disk moves but the proximity led does not go off, check the proximity
setting (see sect. 4 chap. 36 of the Adjustment Manual) and replace the 6Ω coil
proximity.
If the IO2 led 29 comes on and goes off but the alarm persists, replace card IO2.
25 ALARM NOT USED.
26 ALARM NOT USED
27 ALARM NOT USED
28 NO OPERATION START DUE TO HOST
Meaning The loom does not start because the movement has been inhibited by the Host
Computer.
Remedies Check programming from Host Computer.
29 NO START DUE TO HOST INHIBITION
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because it has been inhibited
by the Host Computer.
Remedies Check programming from Host Computer.
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30 ALARM NOT USED.
31 ALARM NOT USED.
32 NO START DUE TO PHOTOCELL
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the safety photocells
do not allow it.
Remedies See alarm no. 8.
33 NO START DUE TO PRESSURE SWITCH 1 (DELIVERY)
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because pressure switch 1
signals that the pressure in the delivery filter area is too high.
34 NO START DUE TO PRESSURE SWITCH 2 (SUCTION)
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because pressure switch 2
(vacuum switch) signals that the vacuum value in the suction filter area is too
high.
35 NO START DUE TO PRESSURE SWITCH 3/4 (MINIMUM)
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because pressure switch 3 or 4
signals that the pressure in the left-hand control unit is too low.
36 NO START DUE TO ELECTRONIC DOBBY PRESSURE SWITCH
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the electronic dobby
card signals that the oil circulation in the dobby is insufficient.
37 ALARM NOT USED
38 STOP DUE TO SLOW MOVEMENTS PROXIMITY
from the slow movements proximity that the position is wrong. IO2 input green
led 29 goes off when the loom is in operation.
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Remedies With the Monitor Tester in IO2, check that input green led 29 and the 6Ω proximity
led do not go off during loom operation.
Check the proximity adjustment: see sect. 4 chap. 36 of the Adjustment Manual.
Replace the 6Ω coil proximity.
If IO2 input led 29 stays lit up and the alarm persists, replace card IO2.
39 NO START DUE TO WARP 1 BROKEN
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because warp stop motion 1
sent a signal that a warp thread is broken.
from warp stop motion 2 that a warp thread is broken.
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because warp stop motion 2
sent the signal that a warp thread is broken.
42 NO START DUE TO FAILURE OF START BUTTON CONFIRMATION
Meaning The loom does not start up because the two start pushbuttons have been pressed
too briefly.
Remedies Try again, holding them down for longer.

Monitor Tester in IO1: input green leds 1 and 2 must be lit up with both start
pushbuttons pressed. If not, check the start pushbuttons contacts for continuity
with the multimeter, clean them with compressed air or replace the pushbutton
group concerned.
If both leds come on but the alarm persists, replace card IO1.
43 NO START DUE TO MAIN MOTOR OFF
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the main motor is off.
Remedies Start the main motor by turning switch SA1 to 1 and pressing the white pushbutton
SB5 next to the Socos keyboard. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led
18 must be off when the motor is running.
If the brake-clutch unit air gap is to be checked instead, it is necessary to wait
until the safety interval (5 minutes) before the main clutch control is enabled has
lapsed. See also the chapter on troubleshooting.
If the alarm persists, replace card IO1.
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44 STOP DUE TO MAIN MOTOR OFF
that the main motor is off.
With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 18 must be off when the main
motor is running.
Remedies Restart the main motor by turning switch SA1 to 1 and pressing the white
pushbutton SB5 next to the Socos keyboard.
Check that the contact between terminals 43 and 44 of thermal relay QM1 is
closed when QM1 is activated.
See also the chapter on troubleshooting. If the alarm persists, replace card IO1.
45 WARP 2 BROKEN
Meaning This warns that the Socos has received a signal from warp stop motion 2 indi-
cating that a warp thread is broken. With the Monitor Tester in IO2, input green
led 26 must be off.
Remedies If the IO2 green led 26 stays on, find the detector which has dropped and repair
the warp thread; check for broken, bent or misaligned detectors; check for metal
foreign matter on the rows; unplug the connector of the corresponding warp stop
motion to test its operation; using a multimeter, check that it is only the outside
of the row which is connected to the loom earth (the signal must always remain
on the inner part of the row) and that, when the rows are away from the grippers
of the warp stop motion, the two parts of each row are isolated from each other.
Clean the rows with solvent.
If the IO2 green led 26 lights up only occasionally: check for slack warp threads
or oscillating-detectors; one can also reduce the sensitivity of the warp stop
motion involved by changing the input into the Socos; see section 2 paragraph
7.2.6 of the Socos User Manual.
Replace the IO2 card. Reset the MCU card.
46 NO START DUE TO STOP BUTTON
Meaning The requested movement is not being executed because the Socos has received
the signal that the Stop pushbutton has been pressed. With the Monitor Tester in
IO1, input green led 4 must be lit up.
Remedies Release the Stop pushbutton and restart the loom.

If the IO1 led 4 stays off, check the loom Stop pushbuttons for proper operation.
Check that J4 of IO1, J28 of LLB, J1-J2 and J10 of JPA, as well as the loom
pushbutton boards are all properly connected.
Replace card IO1. Replace the pushbutton boards.
47 NO START DUE TO ENCODER FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has not
received from the encoder the signal that the loom was in operation during an
automatic slow movement.
Remedies Check that the loom degrees displayed match the graduated disk position by
turning the loom in slow speed mode or using the crank.
Replace the encoder; replace the MCS and MCU cards.
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48 NO START DUE TO MACHINE IN WRONG POSITION
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the "automatic pick
finding disabled" parameter has been programmed in the Socos and the loom is
not in the correct position; when pressing a manual pick finding pushbutton, the
loom cannot turn to 310° automatically and therefore cannot execute pick finding.
Remedies Enable automatic pick finding by pressing B = initialization in the machine pa-
rameters menu.
49 NO START DUE TO MOTOR BUTTON PUSHED
Meaning The main motor does not start because other movements have been requested
at the same time.
Remedies Press one pushbutton at a time.

If the alarm persists, check for other unrequested inputs by means of the Moni-
tor Tester.
Replace card IO1 or the I/O card corresponding to the unrequested input.
50 ALARM NOT USED
51 ALARM NOT USED
52 SW1 ERROR
Meaning Software error type 1 in the MCU card.
Remedies External interference may have caused a communication problem between the
electronic components of the MCU card . Try resetting the MCU, EG1 and EG2,
keyboard cards.
If the MCU card is faulty, replace it and reprogram the Socos (see the chapter on
53 LOOM DID NOT STOP AT STOP SIGNAL
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has given the braking command but the encoder is
still turning 7 seconds later. If the encoder is still turning 7 seconds after the
stop , the Socos gives the alarm and opens the K7 contacts - which open the
main clutch circuit - by means of the 1K5 relay. The detection of the encoder's
movement switches the power off.
Remedies Check whether other braking circuit alarms are displayed and see the relevant
remedies.
Check the main brake-clutch air gap.
54 SLAVE DOES NOT RESPOND TO STOP
Meaning The MCU card (slave section) does not execute the loom stop requested.
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Remedies Reset the MCU and EG1 cards and reprogram the Socos. Replace the MCU card
(see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
55 STOP - STOP PUSHBUTTON PRESSED
Meaning The loom has stopped because a stop pushbutton has been pressed.
Remedies Release all stop pushbuttons on the loom and start it up. With the Monitor Tester
in IO1, input green led 4 must be lit up. Check the continuity of the stop
pushbuttons contacts and clean them with compressed air if necessary.
If the IO1 input led 4 is lit up and the alarm persists, replace the IO1 card.
56 WARP 1 BROKEN
Meaning This warns that the Socos has received a signal from warp stop motion 1 indi-
cating that a warp thread is broken. Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 25
must be off.
oscillating detectors; one can also reduce the sensitivity of the warp stop motion
involved by changing the input into the Socos; see section 2 paragraph 7.2.6 of the
Socos User Manual.
Replace the IO2 card. Reset the MCU and EG1 cards (see the chapter on reset-
ting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
57 SW2 ERROR
58 NO START DUE TO LOOM NOT SYNCHRONIZED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the master encoder,
loom and shedding machine are not synchronized.
Remedies After resetting the MCU card, the loom must be turned at slow speed or by hand,
so that the encoder gets synchronized by passing through 0°.
After a loom stop due to the “141 pick finding ended incorrectly” alarm, press the
reverse pick finding pushbutton: the loom will execute one reverse and one for-
ward pick finding turn to check the synchronization with the shedding machine.
Check the encoder connector electrical connection.
Check that the play of the encoder mechanical support is not excessive.
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Check that the encoder toothed belt is not too slack.

Check that the grippers do not move during or at the end of pick finding.
Check that the loom degrees do not vary by more than ±3° from the beginning to the
end of pick finding.
Check that the main brake voltage rises from 5 to 15 Vdc during pick finding.
Replace the encoder.
Replace card IO1.
Replace card MCU, then reset cards MCU and EG1 and reprogram the Socos
(see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
59 ALARM NOT USED.
60 ALARM NOT USED.
61 SW3 ERROR
62 STOP DUE TO FAILURE ON PRINTED CIRCUIT EG1
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because of problems with card EG1 for let-
offs 1 and 2 and ETD.
Remedies External interference may have altered the standard operation of the EG1 card
program. Reset cards MCU and EG1 and reprogram the Socos; replace card
EG1 and reset it (see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing
cards).
63 EWC 2 STOP
that there is a problem with the EWC2. This alarm is usually displayed together
with other alarms which indicate the source of the problem.
Remedies See the other alarms displayed.
64 STOP DUE TO FAILURE ON PRINTED CIRCUIT EG2
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because of problems with card EG2 for let-
offs 3 and 4.
Remedies External interference may have altered the standard operation of the EG2 card
program. Reset cards MCU and EG2 and reprogram the Socos; replace card
EG2 and reset it (see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing
cards).
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65 EWC 4 STOP
that there is a problem with the EWC4. This alarm is usually displayed together
with other alarms which indicate the source of the problem.
66-69 NO START DUE TO EWC 1....4
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed due to problems with the let-off
indicated. This alarm is usually displayed together with other alarms which indi-
cate the source of the problem.
70-73 EWC 1....4 DRIVE FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received a failure signal from the indicated
EWC drive. This alarm is also displayed when the power is turned off through
one of the emergency devices or a Socos command. In the first instance, check
the emergency devices for proper operation, while in the latter instance there are
other alarms concerning the power turning-off by the Socos.
Remedies Check the leds on the drive of the EWC involved, consulting the chapter on the
Somet AZI 8/16 drive.
Check the 24V fuse on the T2 transformer secondary.
Check led 8 (Vaux) of card MCS.
Release the emergency pushbutton.
74-77 EWC 1....4 OVERTENSION
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of warp overtension from
the let-off indicated.
Remedies Check the data input in the menu corresponding to the let-off involved, and in
particular the actual and requested values and the maximum %. For this alarm
to be displayed, the actual value must exceed the requested one by the maxi-
mum % set. Loosen the warp by hand with key F1 "Let-off". Modify the incorrect
values.
Check that the tare value has been set correctly.
If the actual value does not match the warp tension, or if, when loading the load
cell the actual value does not change, replace card EG1 for EWC1 and EWC2 or
card EG2 for EWC3 and EWC4.
Replace the load cell of the let-off involved.
Check led 8 of card MCS.
78-81 EWC 1....4 UNDERTENSION
Meaning The warp tension at the let-off indicated is too low.
Remedies Check the data input in the menu corresponding to the let-off involved, and in par-
ticular the actual and requested values and the minimum %. For this alarm to be
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displayed, the actual value must be lower than the requested one by the minimum
% set. Tension the warp by hand with key F2 "Wind". Modify the incorrect values.
Check that the tare value has been set correctly.
If the actual value does not match the warp tension, or if, when loading the load cell,
the actual value does not change, replace card EG1 for EWC1 and EWC2 or card
EG2 for EWC3 and EWC4. Replace the load cell of the let-off involved.
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because warp stop motion 3 has
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because warp stop motion 4 has
86 WARP 3 BROKEN
Meaning This warns that the Socos has received a signal from warp stop motion 3 that a
warp thread is broken. Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 27 must be off.
Remedies If the IO2 green led 27 stays on, find the detector which has dropped and repair the
warp thread; check for broken, bent or misaligned detectors; check for metal foreign
matter on the rows; unplug the connector of the corresponding warp stop motion to
test its operation; using a multimeter, check that it is only the outside of the row
which is connected to the loom earth (the signal must always remain on the inner
part of the row) and that, when the rows are away from the grippers of the warp stop
motion, the two parts of each row are isolated from each other. Clean the rows with
solvent.
If the IO2 green led 27 lights up only occasionally: check for slack warp threads or
oscillating detectors; one can also reduce the sensitivity of the warp stop motion
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involved by changing the input into the Socos; see section 2. paragraph 7.2.6 of the
Socos User Manual. Replace the IO2 card. Reset the MCU card (see the chapter
on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
87 WARP 4 BROKEN
Meaning This warns that the Socos has received a signal from warp stop motion 4 that a
warp thread is broken. Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 28 must be off.
or oscillating detectors; one can also reduce the sensitivity of the warp stop
motion involved by changing the input into the Socos; see section 2 paragraph
7.2.6 of the Socos User Manual.
Replace the IO2 card. Reset the MCU card (see the chapter on resetting, changing
the eprom and changing cards).
88 STOP - DUE TO GENERAL INHIBITION FROM E.J.
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has received the gen-
eral inhibition signal from the electronic Jacquard. With the Monitor Tester in
IO3, input green led 11 must be lit up.
89 NO START-DUE TO GENERAL INHIBITION FROM E.J.
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has re-
ceived the general inhibition signal from the electronic Jacquard. With the Moni-
tor Tester in IO3, input green led 11 must be lit up.
90 GENERAL INHIBITION FROM ELECTRONIC JACQUARD
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the general inhibition signal from the
electronic Jacquard. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 11 must be lit
up.
Remedies Switch the board off, wait a few minutes and switch it back on again.
Plug in the connector with the jumpers supplied with all EJ looms. If, in this way,
the IO3 led 11 lights up, refer to the technical manual or contact the jacquard
After-sales Service.
If the led does not light up even with the connector plugged in, check the wiring
of card IO3 connector J4. Replace card IO3.
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91 STOP CAUSED BY ETD LOCKED
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has not received the EDT
movement signal (Code A1EZ67A - A1EZ68A) from one of the twoo proximities.
With the Monitor Tester in IO2, input green leds 31 (upper) and 32 (lower) light up at
the passage of the metal sector.
Remedies If the ETD motor turns when the loom is in operation or when moving the ETD by
hand, when the fabric is loosened via the special pushbutton on the loom, check
whether the leds on the two proximity sensors and therefore also IO2 input leds
31 and 32 come on at the passage of the metal sector.
Check the correspondence between proximity position and input led.
Check that the sensitive part of the two proximity sensors is 0.4 mm from the
metal sector, and that this distance applies for all metal sectors.
Check the correction constant value in the machine parameters menu (the stand-
ard value is 7005) and modify it if necessary.
Check the electrical connection of the two ETD proximity connectors.
Replace the two ETD proximity sensors.
Replace card EG1 and re-enter the EWC, ETD and correction constant values.
If the ETD motor turns but the proximity metal sector does not move, check the
mechanical part of the take-up roller reduction gear unit.
Replace card IO2.
92 STOP CAUSED BY THERMAL CUTTER OFF
that the thermal cutter temperature selector is turned to 0. With the Monitor
Tester in IO3, input green led 10 must be lit up.
93 NO START DUE TO THERMAL CUTTER OFF
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the thermal cutter
temperature selector is turned to 0. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green
led 10 must be lit up.
Remedies Turn the thermal cutter temperature selector to a position other than 0. If the
selector is already in a position other than 0, check that contact 19-20 of the
selector is closed and that connector J36 is correctly plugged in the relevant
connector of card LLB.
Replace card IO3.
If the thermal cutter is to be excluded in order to use the mechanical cutter,
follow the steps as in sect. 4 chap. 38 of the Adjustment Manual.
If the loom is not provided with thermal cutter, check for the presence of connec-
tor J36 of LLB with a jumper between pins 4 and 5.
Replace card IO3.
94 STOP DUE TO THERMAL RELAY TRIPPED
that a thermal relay has tripped. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led
30 must be lit up.
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95 NO START DUE TO THERMAL RELAY TRIPPED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has received
the signal that a thermal relay has tripped. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input
green led 30 must be lit up.
96 THERMAL FEELERS IN OPERATION
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that a thermal relay has
tripped. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 30 must be lit up.
Remedies If other thermal alarms are displayed at the same time, check these.
The thermal feelers affected by this alarm are the ones inside the main motor
and the slow speed motor. Check whether one of them is overheated: if so,
discover the cause (cooling fan broken, motor clogged with dust, etc.).
Check that the motor is not overloaded due to mechanical problems. Check that
the motors are supplied by the three-phase line and that they are properly con-
nected. If neither of the motors is overheated, check the continuity of the thermal
pad inside the motors.
Check the connectors and cables J6 and J7 of switching card JPA.
Replace card IO1.
97 FAILURE ON JACQUARD AUTOMATIC BRAKE
Meaning This indicates that the signal received by the Socos from the jacquard brake
control circuit does not match the Socos command.
With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 9 must come on when the Socos
gives the command to the jacquard brake (IO3 output led 20 lit up) and go off
when the command fails (emergency).
Remedies Switch the electric board off and on; when turning the loom at slow speed, the
jacquard brake central disk must move upwards until it is in contact with the coil
unit.
When the slow speed command is given, the IO3 output red led 20, the PCD
module leds 16 and 11 and the IO3 input green led 9 must light up; all these leds
must go off when an emergency pushbutton is pressed.
Replace the PCD module. Replace card IO3.
Check there is an air gap of 0.7 mm between the central disk and the coil unit
plane with the electric board off (see also paragraph "maintenance of the emer-
gency brake" in the Adjustment manual). With the electric board off and the coil
connector unplugged, check that the coil resistance is approx. 8÷10Ω and that the
coil is isolated from the loom earth.
98 PRESSURE SWITCH 3/4 (MINIMUM) FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the pressure switch 3
or 4 contact has not opened after TIMER-OFF with the main motor off. With the
Monitor Tester in IO2, input green leds 19 for pressure switch 3 and 20 for pres-
sure switch 4 must be off with the motor off and TIMER-OFF.
Remedies Find out which one of the two pressure switches is malfunctioning (led lit up) and
replace it at once.
Replace card IO2.
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99 ALARM NOT USED.
100 STOP DUE TO ETD DRIVE FAILURE
of a failure on the ETD drive.
101 NO START DUE TO ETD DRIVE FAILURE
ceived the ETD drive failure signal.
102 NO START DUE TO ELECTRONIC DOBBY NOT SYNCHRONIZED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the electronic dobby
is not synchronized with the loom.
Remedies Press the reverse finding pushbutton: the loom will execute one reverse and one
forward finding turn to synchronize the electronic dobby with the loom.
103 ALARM NOT USED.
104 COMMUNICATION ERROR WITH ETD
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal indicating that there are
communication problems between cards MCU and EG1 concerning the ETD.
The Socos has switched the power off because the electrical axis system con-
trol is not assured.
Remedies Check that card EG1 is firmly inserted in its rack.

Check that the figure before the point is the same for all eproms on page 8 of the
Information menu.
External interference may have altered the standard operation of the EG1 card
program. Reset cards MCU and EG1. Replace card EG1 (see the chapter on
105 COMMUNICATION ERROR WITH EWC
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of communication prob-
lems between cards MCU and EG1 concerning one EWC.
Remedies Check that cards MCU, EG1, EG2 are firmly inserted in their rack.
Information menu.
External interference may have altered the standard operation of the EG1 or EG2
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card program. Reset cards MCU, EG1 or EG2. Replace card EG1 or EG2 (see the
chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
106 FAILURE ON ETD DRIVE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of a failure signal on the
ETD drive. This alarm is also displayed when the power is turned off through one
of the emergency devices or a Socos command. In the first instance, check that
the emergency devices are working properly, while in the latter instance there
are other alarms concerning the switching-off by the Socos.
Remedies Check the leds on the ETD drive, consulting the chapter on the Somet AZI 8/16
drive. Check the 24V fuse of transformer T2.
Release the emergency pushbutton.
107 WEAVING IMPOSSIBLE WITH CURRENT MECHANICAL RATIO
Meaning The required weft density is incompatible with the mechanical ratio installed on
the electronic take-up roller reduction gear.
Remedies Check that the correct weft density source has been selected on page 1 of the
ETD programming menu, and that the actual required picks/cm fall within the
minimum and maximum weaving densities.
Check that the mechanical ratio set in the ETD technical parameters
(password=11EXCEL) tallies with the one actually installed on the ETD reduc-
tion gear. To do so, check the stamping on the cover of the take-up roller reduc-
tion gear:
Stamp. Weft range Picks/cm ETD Ratio
1.01 A 1.3*-25 60/60

1.2 B 5*-100 40/80
1.4 C 9*-200 24/96
* Value which may vary depending on the loom speed, the presence of
the cramming motion and the type of motor installed.
If the required weft density does not fall within the weft range corresponding to
the stamping on the take-up roller reduction gear cover, modify the reduction
gear so that the mechanical ratio suitable to the required weft density can be
mounted.
Check that the correction constant is approx. 6900-7100. Input the correction
constant again.
108 ALARM NOT USED.
109 PROGRAMMED PRODUCTION ACHIEVED
Meaning The fabric production programmed by the Socos has been completed and the
white lamp has lit up.
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Remedies Resume production or input a new value.
110 NO START BECAUSE PRODUCTION ACHIEVED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the programmed
production has been completed.
111 STOP BECAUSE PRODUCTION ACHIEVED
that the programmed production has been completed.
112 NO START DUE TO TEXTILE PROTECTIONS
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because it is prevented by the
textile protection programmed in the Machine Parameters Initialization menu.
Remedies Carry out the movements required for a correct loom start.
Disable the textile protections.
113 BATTERY OVERCHARGED
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from the MCU card that the
battery charging voltage is too high. The second led from the top of the MCS
card must be lit up.
Remedies The GB1 buffer battery is located behind the card rack and can be accessed by
removing the small door fastened to the rear top part of the electric board by
means of four screws.
Switch the electric board on and check that there are 14.3 Vdc at the GB1 buffer
battery poles. If this is not the case, disconnect wire BAT+ from the positive
pole of the GB1 battery. Turn the Vbat trimmer on the MCS card clockwise to
increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the charging voltage until there are
14.3Vdc between the battery negative pole and the BAT+ wire. Connect the
BAT+ wire back to the battery positive pole. If the voltage is correct, turn the Vref
trimmer counter-clockwise until the second led of the MCS card goes off; adjust
the trimmer counter-clockwise by another half turn.
NOTE: Never switch the electric board off with the BAT+ wire disconnected,
to avoid having to reset the MCU card and reprogram the Socos.
Replace card MCS.
114 EXHAUSTED BATTERY
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from the MCU card that the
battery voltage is too low. The third led from the top of the MCS card must be lit up.
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Remedies The GB1 buffer battery is located behind the card rack and can be accessed by
removing the small door fastened to the rear top part of the electric board by means
of four screws.
Switch the electric board on and check that there are 14.3 Vdc at the GB1 buffer
battery poles. If this is not the case, disconnect wire BAT+ from the positive
pole of the GB1 battery. Turn the Vbat trimmer on the MCS card clockwise to
increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the charging voltage until there are
14.3Vdc between the battery negative pole and the BAT+ wire. Connect the
BAT+ wire back to the battery positive pole. If the voltage is correct, turn the
Vref trimmer clockwise until the third led of the MCS card goes off; turn the
trimmer clockwise 6 more times.
NOTE: Never switch the electric board off with the BAT+ wire disconnected,
to avoid having to reset the MCU card and reprogram the Socos.
Replace card MCS.
115 BOARD OFF - LINE VOLTAGE OUT OF LIMITS
Meaning The electric board has switched off because the PSS (Stäubli) or PSF (Fimtessile)
module has detected a line voltage higher or lower than the rated value by more
than ±10%. With the Monitor Tester in IO2, input green led 21 must be lit up.
Remedies Check that led 6 on the PSS or PSF module stays on.
By means of the multimeter, measure the voltage on the primary winding of the
T1 transformer located in the recess of the electric board rear panel; the voltage
read must match the rated line voltage ±10% (for example, in the case of 380V it
must fall between 342V and 418V).
By means of the multimeter, measure the voltage on the T1 transformer second-
ary marked 0-24/8; the voltage must fall between 22.5V and 27.5V (25V ±10%).
Check the F3 fuse on the PSS or PSF module.
Check the following connectors for proper wiring and plugging-in: J2 on PSS or
PSF, J8 on PSS or J9 on PSF, J41 on LLB.
If this alarm is displayed frequently and the line voltage is correct, replace the
PSS (Stäubli) or PSF (Fimtessile) module.
Replace card IO2.
If the Somet board is supplied with a line voltage higher or lower than the rated
value by more than 10%, this might damage the internal electronic circuits.
By way of exception, and only temporarily and subject to Somet's approval, it is
possible to raise the control limits by varying the position of the jumpers on the
PSS module front as follows:
J5 jumper = with jumper +10% without jumper +15%
J6 jumper = with jumper -15% without jumper -10%
and on the PSF module front as follows:
J6 jumper = with jumper +10% without jumper +15%
J7 jumper = with jumper -15% without jumper -10%
116 STOP DUE TO END OF PRODUCTION FROM ELECTRONIC JACQUARD
that the production programmed on the electronic jacquard has been completed.
With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 14 is lit up and goes off when the
EJ gives the end-of-production signal.
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Remedies Resume production on the electronic jacquard.

If, after resuming production on the electronic jacquard, IO3 input led 14 stays
off, plug in the CN5 connector with the jumpers supplied; if IO3 input led 14 lights
up, contact the electronic jacquard After-sales Service.
If the led stays off even with the connector plugged in, check the wiring of IO3
card connector J4.
Replace card IO3.
117 STOP DUE TO BACK INHIBITION FROM E.J
from the electronic Jacquard not to allow reverse movement of the jacquard.
118 STOP DUE TO FORWARD INHIBITION FROM E.J.
from the electronic Jacquard not to allow forward movement of the jacquard.
119 STOP CAUSED BY LINE VOLTAGE DROP
for a line voltage drop.
Remedies If this alarm is caused by the switching-off of the electric board, check with a
multimeter that the line voltage supply is correct and check the door microswitches.
Check that led 4 of the MCS card is lit up.
Replace the MCS card.
NOTE: when this type of stop occurs, the loom does not execute the pro-
grammed automatic finding cycles; when the electric board is switched on,
other alarms concerning loom-dobby synchronization will be displayed.
120 FINDING END DUE TO TIME-OUT
Meaning The finding cycle has been interrupted because it has lasted longer than 10
seconds or because the encoder has turned more than 380° during one finding
pick and the 33Ω disk has not re-engaged yet.
Remedies Check that the pick finding disk re-engages at the end of the programmed finding
cycle.
If the disk does not re-engage, check the control circuit of the pick finding coil:
see chapter "Pick finding is not working properly" in the "Troubleshooting" sec-
tion. Check the mechanical part of the slow speed unit.
Check the encoder for proper operation.
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121 STOP - JACQUARD BRAKE ON
that the safety brake is activated or the slow speed manual lock is in wrong
position. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 15 for jacquard looms
must be lit up during every movement.
Remedies For looms equipped with safety brake, switch the electric board off and then
back on again; when turning the loom at slow speed, the jacquard brake central
disk must move upwards until its in contact with the coil unit.
When the slow speed command is given, the IO3 output red led 20, the PCD
module leds 16 and 11 and the IO3 input green led 9 must light up.
Replace the PCD module and card IO3.
Check there is an air gap of 0.7 mm between the central disk and the coil unit
plane with the electric board off (see also paragraph "maintenance of the emer-
gency brake" in the Adjustment manual). With the electric board off and the coil
connector unplugged, check that the coil resistance is approx. 8÷10Ω and that the
coil is isolated from the loom earth.
For looms with manual engagement of the slow speed unit: release the slow
speed lock.
Check the safety microswitch of the slow speed mechanical lock.
Replace card IO3.
122 ALARM NOT USED.
123 NO START FOR ELECTRONIC DOBBY AUXILIARY FUNCTION ON
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the auxiliary functions
of the electronic dobby are still enabled.
Remedies Exit the electronic dobby auxiliary functions by pressing key J (end of auxiliary
functions) in the Dobby auxiliary functions menu.
124 NO START DUE TO END OF PRODUCTION FROM E.J.
ceived the signal that the production programmed on the electronic jacquard has
been completed. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 14 is lit up and
goes off when the EJ gives the end-of-production signal.
Remedies Resume production on the electronic jacquard.

If, after resuming production on the electronic jacquard, the IO3 green led 14
stays off, plug in connector CN5 with the jumpers supplied: if the IO3 led 14
lights up, contact the electronic jacquard After-sales Service.
If the led stays off even with the connector plugged in, check the wiring of IO3
card connector J4.
Replace card IO3.
125 ALARM NOT USED.
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126 ALARM NOT USED.
127-130 EWC1...4. DRIVE CURRENT LIMITATION
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the drive of the EWC
indicated has been actuated to limit the peak current supply to the motor. This
alarm also causes a number of warning lamps to light up; the loom does not stop
because there are no problems as long as the EWC motor, even if current limita-
tion has been activated, is still synchronized with the loom. If the current limita-
tion becomes considerable, problems with synchronization might arise.
Remedies Check the yellow I2T led on the drive corresponding to the EWC indicated,
consulting the chapter on the Somet AZI 8/16 drive. Check the transmission
ratio against the tables contained in the Adjustment manual.
131-134 ALARMS NOT USED.
135 STOP - PCD MODULE FAILURE (FINDING CLUTCH)
indicating a failure in the section controlling the pick finding coil on the PCD
module. The Socos has switched the power off, giving also alarm no. 137.
136 NO START DUE TO POWER OFF
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has disa-
bled the power section of the electric board. This alarm is displayed together
with another one indicating the reason for switching off.
Remedies See the alarms concerning the reasons for switching off.
137 POWER OFF - PCD MODULE FAILURE (FINDING CLUTCH)
Meaning The Socos has disabled the power section because the section controlling the
pick finding coil on the PCD module is faulty.
Remedies With the Monitor Tester in IO3, output led 9 and red led 7, led 23 and led 24 of the
PCD module, led 21 and led 22 of the PCD module must be off.
Replace the PCD module.
138 STOP CAUSED BY ENCODER STOPPED
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has not received the
encoder signal correctly.
Remedies If the loom has started up briefly and then stopped displaying this alarm:
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check that when turning the loom at slow speed, the loom degrees displayed match
the loom position.
Check that the encoder connector is plugged in correctly and that the driving belt is
not too slack.
Check that led 5 (Venc) and led 8 (Vaux) are lit up.
Replace the MCS, MCU cards.
If the loom does not start up displaying this alarm:
Check that the main motor is turning and the V-belt is not broken.
Check that the main clutch is controlled.
With the Monitor Tester in IO3, output red led 1, led 14 and led 10 of the PCD
module must light up when the loom start request is given.
With the Monitor Tester in IO3, output red led 2, led 15 and led 9 of the PCD
module must light up briefly when the loom start request is given.
Check that the first 6 leds from the top on the PCD module, as well as leds 18,
19 and 20, are lit up. Check the secondary 23 Vac fuse.
Replace card IO3.
Replace the MCU card, reset it and reprogram the Socos (see the chapter on
139 NO START DUE TO MAIN CLUTCH ON
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the main clutch has
already been activated for the air gap control.
Remedies Press and release the stop pushbutton to disable the main clutch.
With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 2 lit up means that the main clutch
control is active.
Replace card IO3.
140 CLUTCH NOT ON DUE TO TIME NOT OUT
Meaning Activation of the main clutch for the main brake-clutch air gap control is disabled
because the 5 minutes safety interval has not lapsed yet.
Remedies Wait until the 5 minutes interval has lapsed: alarm no. 173 "ok for manual main
clutch enabling" will be displayed.
141 PICK FINDING ENDED INCORRECTLY
Meaning The pick finding cycle has been interrupted or has not been concluded correctly.
The Socos has detected a displacement of ± 4° with respect to the beginning of
pick finding.
Remedies Pick finding may have been interrupted because the board has been switched off
or, with the photocells enabled, because their beam has been interrupted during
pick finding.
Press the slow speed pushbutton to synchronize the pick finding disk, then
carry out pick finding.
In order to restart the loom, a correct finding pick must be executed.
Check fuse F3 of the PCD module.
With the photocells enabled, avoid operating in the reed area during pick finding.
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If the alarm is caused by a displacement of ±4° with respect to the beginning of

pick finding, check that the encoder toothed belt is not too slack and that the
play of the encoder on its mechanical support is not excessive.
Check the encoder connector electrical connection.
Check that the main brake voltage is 5 Vdc with the loom at a standstill, and
rises to 15 Vdc during pick findings.
Check that no mechanical or weaving problems prevent regular movements
during pick finding. Replace encoder, cards MCS and MCU; reset and reprogram
the Socos (see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
142 ALARM NOT USED.
143 STOP DUE TO WRONG ETD MECHANICAL RATIO
that the ETD mechanical ratio does not match the weft range set in the ETD
technical parameters.
Remedies Check that the mechanical ratio set in the ETD technical parameters
(password=11EXCEL) tallies with the one actually installed on the ETD reduc-
tion gear. To do so, check the stamping on the cover of the take-up roller reduc-
tion gear:
Stamp. Weft range Picks/cm ETD Ratio
1.01 A 1,3*-25 60/60

1.2 B 5*-100 40/80
1.4 C 9*-200 24/96
* Value which may vary depending on the loom speed, the

presence of the cramming motion and the type of motor
installed.
If the required weft density does not fall within the weft range corresponding to
the stamping on the take-up roller reduction gear cover, modify the reduction
gear so that the mechanical ratio suitable to the required weft density can be
mounted. Check that the correction constant is approx. 6900-7100.
Input the correction constant again.
144 STOP DUE TO IMPOSSIBLE WEAVING
that the current weft density cannot be woven with the installed ETD ratio.
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145 NO START AS NO WEAVING POSSIBLE WITH CURRENT MECHANICAL

RATIO
ceived the signal that the current weft density cannot be woven with the installed
ETD ratio.
146 STOP DUE TO ENCODER ROTATION DIRECTION WRONG
that the encoders direction or rotation is opposite to the expected one.
Remedies Check the direction of rotation of the main, slow speed and aspirator motors. The
direction of rotation of these three motors is factory-tested by Somet; if the main
motor turns in reverse direction, exchange the two wires of the line connection
and not those of the main motor.
147 NO START DUE TO RELAY DISCONNECTED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has not
received the feedback signal from the relay circuits. With the Monitor Tester in
IO1, input green led 19 must light up after a movement request.
Remedies When one of the movement pushbuttons is pressed, IO1 input led 14 lights up.
The Socos checks whether the requested movement is inhibited, then enables
the relay circuits, lighting the IO1 output led 7 and checking that the relay cir-
cuits are activated by means of the IO1 input led 19.
Check that there are no other alarms activated.
Replace card IO1.
148 STOP - PCD MODULE FAILURE (MAIN CLUTCH)
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because of a failure in the main clutch
control circuits on the PCD module.
149 POWER OFF - PCD MODULE FAILURE (MAIN CLUTCH)
Meaning The Socos has disabled the power section because the section controlling the
main clutch on the PCD module is faulty.
Remedies With the Monitor Tester in IO3, output led 1 and red led 2, led 14 and led 15 of the
PCD module, led 9 and led 10 of the PCD module must be off with the loom at a
standstill.
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150 PCD MODULE FAILURE (BRAKE OR CLUTCH)
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal for a failure on the section
controlling the main clutch or brake.
Remedies See alarm no. 149 or no. 151.
151 STOP - FAILURE ON PCD MODULE (BRAKE)
Meaning The requested movement has been interrupted because the Socos has received
the signal for a failure on the section controlling the main brake on the PCD
module. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 3 must light up briefly at
loom stop.
Remedies Check that led 17 of the PCD module stays on during loom operation.
Check that led 11 of the PCD module stays on during pick finding and when the
loom is at a standstill.
Check that the main brake connector is supplied with approx. 250 Vdc (braking
power of 180 Vac), or with 340 Vdc (braking power of 240 Vac) at loom stop.
With the board off, unplug the main brake connector and check that the resist-
ance of its coil is approx. 9Ω and that the latter is isolated from the loom earth.
152 BOARD OFF - DAY/NIGHT FUNCTION
Meaning The electric board has been switched off automatically by the Socos due to the activa-
tion of the day/night function on page 3 of the Machine Parameters Programming menu.
Remedies This message is displayed when the board is switched back on, and its purpose
is to indicate that the day/night function has operated correctly.
153 LOOM STOP FROM HOST
Meaning The loom has been stopped by the Host Computer.
Remedies An operator is giving the loom stop command from the Host Computer.
Check programming on the Host Computer.
154 INITIALIZATION ERROR EG1
Meaning The Socos has detected an error in the EG1 card initialization.
Remedies Check that the MCU and EG1 cards are firmly inserted in their rack.
Information menu.
External interference may have altered the standard operation of the EG1 and
MCU cards program. Reset the EG1 and MCU cards and reprogram the Socos;
replace the EG1 and MCU cards and reset them (see the chapter on resetting,
changing the eprom and changing cards).
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155 INITIALIZATION ERROR EG2
Meaning The Socos has detected an error in the EG2 card initialization.
Remedies Check that the MCU and EG2 cards are firmly inserted in their rack.
Information menu.
Check whether the EWC3 or EWC4 has been enabled by mistake on page 5 of
the Information menu.
External interference may have altered the standard operation of the EG2 and
MCU cards program. Reset the EG2 and MCU cards and reprogram the Socos;
replace the EG2 and MCU cards and reset them (see the chapter on resetting,
changing the eprom and changing cards).
156-163 STOP FOR WEFT ON FINGER 1...8 LH
Meaning The loom has stopped because the weft control has signalled a breakage in the
area before the grippers exchange.
Remedies Repair the broken weft and restart the loom.

Check that limits A and B of the weft control window have been programmed
correctly on page 2 of the Machine Parameters Programming menu.
For false stops, see also the “Problems with the weft control” chapter of the
"Troubleshooting" section.
Replace the IO2 card.
164-171 STOP FOR WEFT ON FINGER 1...8 RH
Meaning The loom has stopped because the weft control has signalled a breakage in the
area between the grippers exchange and exit.
Remedies Repair the broken weft and restart the loom.

Check that limits C and D of the weft control window have been programmed
correctly on page 2 of the Machine Parameters Programming menu.
For false stops, see also the “Problems with the weft control” chapter of the
"Troubleshooting" section.
172 BRAKING TIME TOO LONG
Meaning The stop has lasted more than one loom turn since the beginning of braking.
Remedies Check that led 17 of the PCD module stays on when the loom is in operation.
Check that there are 250 Vdc (with a braking power of 180 Vac) or 340 Vdc (with
a braking power of 240 Vac) at the C1 condenser with the loom in operation; if led
17 of the PCD module is off or there is no voltage at the condensers, check that
there is continuity between terminals L1 and T1 of thermal switch QF1, and that
the contact between terminals 83 and 84 of contactor K7 is closed with the loom
in operation.
Check that approx. 250 Vdc (with a braking power of 180 Vac) or 340 Vdc (with a
braking power of 240 Vac) are supplied to the main brake connector for a few
seconds at loom stop.
With the board off, unplug the main brake connector and check that the resist-
ance of its coil is approx. 9Ω and that the latter is isolated from the loom earth.
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173 OK FOR MANUAL MAIN CLUTCH ENABLING
Meaning The loom is ready for the main clutch to be enabled manually.
Remedies After the internal time-off to enable the main motor to stop, this allows manual
control of the main clutch coil. Press the slow speed and start pushbuttons at
the same time, to check the brake-clutch unit air gap.
NOTE: use the special crank to turn the loom by hand.
174 NO START - ELECTRONIC JACQUARD BACKWARD INHIBITION
ceived the signal from the electronic jacquard that loom reverse movement is
inhibited. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 12 must be lit up.
Remedies Turn the loom at slow speed or with the crank until it leaves the area inhibited by
the jacquard.
Plug in connector CN5 with the jumpers, supplied with all jacquard looms, in the
place of the electronic jacquard connector. If IO3 input led 12 lights up, contact
the jacquard After-sales Service. If the led stays off even with the connector
plugged in, check the wiring of IO3 card connector J4. Replace card IO3.
175 NO START - ELECTRONIC JACQUARD FORWARD INHIBITION
ceived the signal from the electronic jacquard that loom forward movement is
inhibited. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 13 must be lit up.
Remedies Turn the loom at slow speed or with the crank until it leaves the area inhibited by
the jacquard.
Plug in connector CN5 with the jumpers, supplied with all jacquard looms, in the
place of the electronic jacquard connector. If IO3 input led 13 lights up, contact
the jacquard After-sales Service. If the led stays off even with the connector
plugged in, check the wiring of IO3 card connector J4.
Replace card IO3.
176 WEFT CONTROL INHIBITION ON
Meaning The weft control has been disabled by the Socos.
Remedies This function is usually disabled for loom start-up without fabric or for technical
checks. This alarm and the flashing blue and white lamps warn that the loom has
disabled the weft control. During standard weaving, the weft control must be
enabled in the Machine Parameters Initialization menu.
177 WARP CONTROL INHIBITION ON
Meaning The warp control has been disabled by the Socos.
Remedies This function is usually disabled for loom start-up after knotting, style change or for
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technical checks. This alarm and the flashing blue and white lamps warn that the
loom has disabled the warp control. During standard weaving, the warp control
must be enabled in the Machine Parameters Initialization menu.
178 FIM ELECTRONIC DOBBY PRESSURE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING
Meaning The contact of the FIM dobby pressure switch is still closed, with the loom at a
standstill for over one minute.
Remedies Replace the FIM dobby pressure switch, replace the DFS or DFD card.
179 BEAM 1 EMPTY
Meaning The beam 1 exhausted signal has been received from the Beam change program.
Remedies Input a new Beam length value and reset with F6 or confirm the previous beam
length by pressing only F6.
180 NO START AS FINDING ENDED INCORRECTLY
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the previous finding
operation has not been concluded correctly.
181 ALARM NOT USED
182 NO START - PATTERN TOLERANCE OUT OF LIMIT
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has de-
tected that the last pattern woven is out of tolerance.
183 STOP - PATTERN TOLERANCE OUT OF LIMIT
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has detected that the
last pattern woven is out of tolerance.
Remedies Check that the Length of last pattern value on page 1 of the Machine parameters
Pattern tolerance menu actually exceeds the range between Minimum length and
Maximum length.
Check that the latter have been programmed correctly, according to the charac-
teristics of the style woven and to the tolerances of the electrical axis system.
Check that the actual requested Picks/cm are correct and match the weft den-
sity of the fabric; if necessary, recalculate the correction constant. To restart the
loom, press key F6 Cancel Alarm or disable the pattern tolerance control by
setting Control enabled to NO in the Machine parameters Pattern tolerance menu.
Check that the ground weft density is as even as possible.
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Reset the EG1 and MCU cards. Replace the EG1 and MCU cards (see the chapter
on resetting, changing the eprom and changing cards).
184 ALARM NOT USED.
185 AUTOMATIC FINDING INHIBITION ON
Meaning Inhibition of the automatic findings has been programmed in the machine param-
eters.
Remedies This function is usually programmed during loom installation to prevent pointless
movements when adjusting the machine or during technical checks.
Remember to re-enable the automatic findings before starting production on the
loom.
186 STOP DUE TO EWC 1 OVERTENSION
indicating warp overtension on the EWC1.
187 STOP DUE TO EWC 1 UNDERTENSION
indicating warp undertension on the EWC1.
188 STOP DUE TO EWC 1 DRIVE FAILURE
indicating a failure on the EWC1 drive.
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198 STOP DUE TO NO STOP INTERRUPT
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because, during loom operation, the Socos
has not received the master encoder position correctly.
Remedies Check the encoder connections.

Replace the MCS card.
External interference may have altered the standard operation of the MCU card
program. Reset the MCU card and reprogram the Socos; replace the MCU card
and reset it (see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and changing
cards).
199 NO START AS NO SLOW SPEED PULSE
Meaning The movement has not been executed because a function implying a slow speed
movement before any other one (Textile protections, Positioning after weft stop
etc.) has been programmed in the Machine parameters.
Remedies Carry out the slow speed movement or disable the functions that are not needed.
200 MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUESTED
Meaning A programmed maintenance job is due.
Remedies Carry out the required maintenance and reschedule the maintenance job in the
menu Current operation status with the F6 key RESET.
201 INITIALIZED CONFIGURATION
Meaning The Socos indicates that the system is starting up again after the MCU card has
been reset.
Remedies If the reset was not an intentional operation, check jumper J1 on the MCU card
for proper plugging and that the metal plate is situated inside it.
If the electric board has been off for a long time (e.g. on Monday morning) and
before powering it, check that the voltage of the buffer battery on the MCU card
is not less than 2.5 Vdc. If the voltage is lower, replace the MCU card or the
buffer battery.
202 UNEXECUTED CHECKSUM WHEN OFF
Meaning This indicates that the last time the electric board was switched off, the Socos
was unable to execute the checksum of the internal memory and therefore some
of the data stored might not be reliable. It is necessary to reset the MCU card .
Remedies When the electric board goes off, check that the yellow led 1 of card MCS stays
on for at least 5 seconds to ensure that the microprocessor is powered to handle
the loom stop operations and calculate the checksum of the memory. Make sure
that the voltage of battery GB1 does not drop below 10 Vdc when the electric
board is switched off.
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Carry out the tests described under alarm no. 114.

If the battery voltage does drop below 10 Vdc when the electric board is switched
off although the charge voltage setting is correct, it means that the battery is
faulty and must be changed.
If any signs of leakage, rust, bulging are noted on battery GB1, it means that the
battery is damaged and must be changed.
Batteries which are new or have been unused for a long time require at least 14
hours' charging (electric board on) to be operative.
203 NO START - NO MOVEMENT REQUEST FEEDBACK
ceived the signal from one of the pushbuttons, but no request for a movement
has been effected.
Remedies With the loom at a standstill, check that IO1 input led 1, led 2, led 3, led 5 and led
6 are off and that by pressing a movement command pushbutton IO1 input led 14
goes on. Replace the pushbutton which corresponds to the led which is lit up
while the loom is at a standstill. Replace card IO1.
204 NO START - MOVEMENT RETENTION FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because when the Socos acti-
vated the relay system it did not receive the movement retention feedback sig-
nal. After activating the relay system, IO1 input led 20 must go off.
205 ALARM NOT USED
206 NO START DUE TO NO BACKWARD/FORWARD FEEDBACK
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos, after acti-
vating the relay system circuits, has not received the feedback signal of the K4
and K5 contactors. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 25 must go off
when the forward or reverse finding pushbutton is pressed.
Remedies Check whether on requesting a movement IO1 output led 2 for a forward move-
ment or IO1 output led 3 for a reverse movement go on, contactors K4 or K5 are
activated and the contact between terminals 21 and 22 opens when the contac-
tor is actuated.
Replace card IO1.
207 ALARM NOT USED
208 ALARM NOT USED
209 NO START - DUE TO NO MOTOR FEEDBACK
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the feedback signal
from the contactor of the main motor is missing . With the Monitor Tester in IO1,
input green led 18 is off while the main motor is running.
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Remedies Check whether IO1 output led 5 goes on when contactor K2 is actuated and IO1
input led 18 then goes off.
Replace card IO1.
210 LAUNCH SPEED UNREACHABLE
Meaning The surge speed (% of overspeed at start-up) which was input cannot be achieved
because it exceeds the speed at which the motor can turn (about 5000 rpm at 50Hz
and 5900 rpm at 60Hz ).
Remedies Set a lower surge speed % value.
211 STOP DUE TO INVERTER ALARM
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has received an alarm
signal from the inverter panel. With the Monitor Tester in IO4, input green led 6 must
always be lit up when the main motor is enabled.
212 NO START DUE TO INVERTER ALARM
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has received
an alarm signal from the inverter panel. With the Monitor Tester in IO4, input green
led 6 must always be lit up when the main motor is enabled.
213 NO START DUE TO INVERTER SPEED NOT REACHED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the main motor control-
led by the inverter has not yet reached operating speed.
Remedies Wait for a few seconds until the motor has reached service speed.
214 INVERTER ALARM
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the alarm signal from the inverter panel.
With the Monitor Tester in IO4, input green led 6 must always be lit up .
Remedies Refer to the section on faults in the manual of the inverter installed.
215 THREE-POLE MAGNETOTHERMAL SWITCHES ACTIVATED
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the magnetothermal
switches QM1, QM2, QM3 have tripped. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green
led 28 must always be lit up .
Remedies Reset the tripped magnetothermal switch located in the rear recess of the electric
board . Check that the tripped magnetothermal switch is set to 10% above the rated
current of the motor involved (QM1 controlling the main motor, QM2 the aspirator
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motor, QM3 the slow speed motor).

If none of the three magnetothermal switches has tripped, check that their addi-
tional contacts, located on the left of the matching magnetothermal switch, are
closed. Check whether connectors J4 and J5 of switching card JPA and connec-
tor J29 of card LLB are firmly plugged in and there are no faulty cables.
Replace the additional contact and the magnetothermal switch involved.
Replace card IO1.
216 UNIPOLAR MAGNETOTHERMAL SWITCHES ACTIVATED
Meaning The single-pole thermal switch QF1 for main brake overimpulse protection has
tripped.
With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 29 must always be lit up .
Remedies Reset the single-pole thermal switch QF1 situated in the power section of the
electric board on the upper left.
Check that the resistance of the coil of the main brake is about 9Ω and that,
when the panel is off and the connector is unplugged, the brake coil is isolated
from the loom mass.
Replace the thermal switch QF1.
Replace card IO1.
217 NO EG1 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Meaning This indicates that the Socos does not receive the signal that the EG1 card is present.
Remedies Insert the EG1 card firmly into the card rack. Replace the EG1 card.
218 NO EG2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Meaning This indicates that the Socos does not receive the signal that the EG2 card is
present.
Remedies Insert the EG2 card firmly into the card rack. Replace the EG2 card. Test whether
the EWC3 or EWC4 has been enabled by mistake on page 5 of the information
menu. Use the duly enabled Memory Card to change the configuration.
219 NO IO1 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Meaning This indicates that the Socos does not receive the signal that the IO1 card is present.
Remedies Insert the IO1 card firmly into the card rack. Replace the IO1 card.
220 NO I/O 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Meaning This indicates that the Socos does not receive the signal that the IO2 card is
present.
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Remedies Insert the IO4 card firmly into the card rack.
Replace the IO4 card. Test whether the EFTU or the Inverter has been enabled
by mistake on page 6 of the information menu. Use the duly enabled Memory
Card to change the configuration.
223 NO DST PRINTED CIRCUIT
Meaning This indicates that the Socos does not receive the signal that the DST card is present.
Remedies Insert the DST card firmly into the card rack. Replace the DST card. Test
whether the Stäubli electronic dobby has been enabled by mistake on page 5 of
the information menu. Use the duly enabled Memory Card to change the configu-
ration.
224 NO DFS/DFD PRINTED CIRCUIT
Meaning This indicates that the Socos does not receive the signal that the DFS or DFD
card is present.
Remedies Insert the DFS or DFD card firmly into the card rack. Replace the DFS or DFD
card.
Test whether the Fimtessile electronic dobby has been enabled by mistake on
page 5 of the information menu. Use the duly enabled Memory Card to change
the configuration.
225-228 EWC 1....4 MOTOR THERMAL FEELER ACTIVATED
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the thermal feeler has
been activated due to overheating of the motor indicated.
Remedies Check the temperature of the motor indicated; if it is too high, check whether the
transmission ratio of the EWC indicated tallies with the transmission ratio in-
stalled on the ETD. Check whether the characteristics of the style fall within the
values of the weft range installed.
Check for mechanical malfunctioning that causes stress on the motor involved.
Clean the motor brushes (on DC motors only).
Wait for the motor involved to cool down and if the alarm persists, replace it.
Test led 8 of the MCS card.
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229 ETD MOTOR THERMAL FEELER ACTIVATED
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the thermal feeler has
been activated due to overheating of the ETD motor.
Remedies Check the temperature of the ETD motor; if it is too high, check whether the
characteristics of the style fall within the values of the weft range installed. See
sec. 2 paragraph 6.2.1 of the Socos manual.
Check for mechanical malfunctioning that causes stress on the ETD motor.
Clean the motor brushes (on DC motors only).
Wait for the ETD motor to cool down and if the alarm persists, replace it.
Test led 8 of the MCS card.
230 CURRENT LIMITATION ON ETD DRIVE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the AZ5 drive has
been actuated to limit the peak current supply to the ETD motor. The alarm also
causes a number of warning lamps to light up; the loom does not stop because
there are no problems as long as the ETD motor, even if current limitation has
been activated, is still synchronized with the loom. If the current limitation be-
comes considerable, problems with synchronization might arise.
Remedies Check whether the characteristics of the style fall within the values of the weft
range installed. See sec. 2 paragraph 6.2.1. of the Socos manual.
Check for mechanical or weaving malfunctioning that increases stress on the
ETD motor.
231 NO START - CLUTCH FINDING CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because of a failure of the
control circuit of the 33Ω coil on the PCD module.
Remedies With the Monitor Tester in IO3, output red led 9 and led 7, led 23 and led 24 of the
PCD module, led 21 and led 22 of the PCD Module must be off and light up when
pick finding motion is requested.
232 NO START - PUSHBUTTON ENABLING SELECTOR
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the pushbutton enable
signal is missing. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 9 must be lit up.
Remedies Repeat the motor start request.
Turn the pushbutton enable switch (SA1, keyboard area) to 1 and switch on the
motor.
Replace switch SA1. Replace the IO1 card.
233 NO START - FAILURE ON K6 OR 1K5
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the K6 contactor feed-
back is missing . With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 26 must go off
when the slow speed or finding pushbutton is pressed.
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234 NO START - FAILURE ON K7 OR 1K5
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the K7 contactor feed-
back is missing . With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 27 must go off
when the start pushbutton is pressed.
235 NO START - LOOM BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the loom brake con-
trol circuit on the PCD module is faulty.
236 NO START - MAIN CLUTCH SUPPLY FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the main clutch hold-
ing circuit on the PCD module is faulty.
237 NO START - MAIN CLUTCH OVERPULSE FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the main clutch
overimpulse circuit on the PCD module is faulty.
238 NO START - SLOW SPEED CLUTCH SUPPLY FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the slow speed clutch
holding circuit on the PCD module is faulty.
239 NO START - SLOW SPEED CLUTCH OVERPULSE FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the slow speed clutch
control circuit on the PCD module is faulty.
240 NO START - MOTOR START PUSHBUTTON FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the double input on
the main motor start pushbutton is missing. With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input
led 10 and led 13 must both light up when the main motor start pushbutton SB5
is pressed.
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Remedies Test the motor start pushbutton; check that connectors J1 of PBB (keyboard
pushbutton board), J1, J3 and J10 of switching card JPA, J28 of LLB and J4 of
card IO1 are inserted correctly and there are no loose wires.
Replace card IO1. Replace the keyboard pushbutton board.
241 NO START - REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH F/B K4/K5 FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the K4 and K5 contac-
tors feedback is missing.
242 POWER OFF - 1K2 (MOTOR START) FAILURE
Meaning The Socos has disabled the power section because the consent given feedback
signal is already active before giving the motor start consent. With the Monitor
Tester in IO1, input led 16 must be off before the Socos gives the motor start
consent.
Remedies Replace the IO1 card.
243 POWER OFF WHILE LOOM IS IN MOTION - PRESS FORWARD
Meaning The electric board has been switched off, or no signal was sent to the Socos
from the emergency circuits while the loom was still running or had not yet
completed its automatic movements.
Remedies Execute a forward finding pick to re-enable the loom start. Find the correct pick.
Wait for the loom to complete all automatic movements before switching off
power to the electric board (wait for the safety indicator lights to go off). Test the
emergency pushbuttons on the loom, on the electric board and on the external
devices (EJ, external thermal cutter, etc.) for proper operation.
Test that the dust cap on the hole of the main clutch flywheel crank is pushed
well in (remove the cap temporarily to test for problems with the tripping of the
safety microswitch when the cap is pushed well in).
Test the F3 fuse of module PSS or PSF.
244 MOVEMENT REQUEST FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the movement request signal without
another signal that a movement pushbutton has been pressed.
Remedies Check whether IO1 input led 14 is off and lights up only after pressing a move-
ment pushbutton.
Check whether by pressing the slow speed, forward finding, reverse finding and
start pushbuttons on all the pushbutton boards on the loom, in addition to IO1
input led 14, also the led on card IO1 which corresponds to the pushbutton
pressed goes on.
Replace card IO1.
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245 MOVEMENT RETENTION FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that when the Socos activated the relay system it did not receive
the movement retention feedback signal. After activating the relay system, IO1
input led 20 must go off.
Remedies Check that IO1 input led 20 is lit up and goes off when the relay system is
activated; IO1 output led 7 must light up.
Replace card IO1.
246 RELAY OPERATION CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos, after enabling the relay system, has not received
the feedback signal that the relay system has been enabled.
Remedies Check that IO1 input led 19 lights up when IO1 output led 7 does.
Replace card IO1.
247 MAIN CLUTCH SUPPLY FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the holding circuit of
the main clutch on the PCD module has failed.
Remedies Check that led 1 and led 18 of module PCD are lit up. Check F2 of module PCD.
Check whether led 14 and led 10 light up when pressing the loom start
pushbuttons.
248 MAIN CLUTCH OVERPULSE FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the overimpulse cir-
cuit of the main clutch on the PCD module has failed.
Remedies Check that led 3 on the PCD module is lit up.

Check that led 15 and led 9 light up briefly when pressing the loom start
pushbuttons.
249 SLOW SPEED CLUTCH SUPPLY FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the holding circuit of
the slow speed clutch on the PCD module has failed.
Remedies Check that led 1 and led 19 on the PCD module are lit up. Check F3 on the PCD
module. Check that led 12 and led 8 light up when pressing the slow speed
pushbuttons.
250 SLOW SPEED CLUTCH OVERPULSE FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the overimpulse cir-
cuit of the slow speed clutch on the PCD module has failed.
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Remedies Check that led 3 on the PCD module is lit up.

Check that led 13 and led 7 light up briefly when pressing the slow speed
pushbuttons.
251 FINDING CLUTCH CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that the holding and over-
impulse circuit of the pick finding clutch on the PCD module is faulty.
Remedies Check whether led 1, led 5, and led 20 of the PCD module are lit up. Check fuse
F1 on the PCD module and the 155 Vac secondary fuse of transformer T2.
Check that led 23 and led 21 on the PCD module light up during pick finding and
go off when finding has been completed (holding).
Check that led 24 and led 22 on the PCD module light up for about 1 second at
the start of pick finding (overimpulse).
252 NO START - MOTOR START CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because there is no signal
requesting motor start while IO1 input led 9 and led 10 are lit up. With the Monitor
Tester in IO1, input green led 13 must light up by pressing the motor start re-
quest pushbutton with the pushbutton inhibitor switch SA1 turned to 1.
Remedies Check that the contact between terminals 43 and 44 of thermal switch QM1 is
closed when QM1 is activated. Replace the motor start request pushbutton SB5.
253 BOARD OFF - REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH K2 FAILURE
Meaning The electric board was switched off by the Socos because the K2 remote control
switch actuated signal arrives without the main motor's start consent. With the
Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 18 must be lit up when the main motor is
not activated.
Remedies Check whether some mechanical interlock keeps contactor K2 actuated. Check
whether the contact between terminals 61 and 62 is closed when contactor K2 is
not activated. Replace card IO1.
254 NO START - NO OK FOR MOTOR START
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos, after ena-
bling the motor start, has not received the feedback signal that the relay system
has been enabled. Monitor Tester in IO1: input led 16 must light up when output
led 5 lights up due to request for motor start.
Remedies Check that the contact between terminals 43 and 44 of thermal switch QM1 is
closed when QM1 is activated.
Replace card IO1.
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255 STOP - MAIN CLUTCH SUPPLY FAILURE
that the holding circuit of the main clutch on the PCD module has failed.
256 STOP - MAIN CLUTCH OVERPULSE FAILURE
that the overimpulse circuit of the main clutch on the PCD module has failed.
257 STOP - SLOW SPEED CLUTCH SUPPLY FAILURE
that the holding circuit of the slow speed clutch on the PCD module has failed.
258 STOP - SLOW SPEED CLUTCH OVERPULSE FAILURE
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has received the signal that the
overimpulse circuit of the slow speed clutch on the PCD module has failed.
259 STOP - FINDING CLUTCH CIRCUIT FAILURE
that the holding and overimpulse circuit of the pick finding clutch on the PCD
module has failed.
260 NO START - WRONG PUSHBUTTON ACTIVATED
Meaning The loom does not start up because the start pushbuttons were not pressed at
the same time.
With the Monitor Tester in IO1, input green led 1 and led 2 must light up at the
same time when the two start pushbuttons are pressed.
Remedies Press again the two start pushbuttons at the same time.
Replace the pushbutton board.
261 PCD MODULE SUPPLY FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal that there is a failure on the
PCD module supply. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 7 must be lit up.
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Remedies Check whether led 4 of the PCD module is lit up.

If not, check which among led 3, led 5 and led 6 is off.
If led 3 (110V overimpulses) is not lit up, check the 80V secondary fuse and the
voltage between the 80V terminals of main transformer T2.
If led 5 (210V pick finding) is not lit up, check the 155V secondary fuse and the
If led 6 (5/15V parking brake) is not lit up, check the 15V secondary fuse and the
Check the 23V secondary fuse.
Check the wiring at the terminals mentioned above and connector J1 on the PCD
module.
262 LOOM BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of a failure on the loom
parking brake circuit of the PCD module.
Remedies Check whether led 6 on the PCD module is lit up while the loom is in operation.
Check whether led 11 on the PCD module and IO3 input led 9 are lit up while the
loom is at a standstill and during pick finding (parking brake) and go off during slow
speed and loom operation.
Check the 15V secondary fuse of the transformer.
263 PCD MODULE FAILURE (LOOM MAIN BRAKE)
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of a failure on the loom brake
circuit of the PCD module.
Remedies Check whether led 17 on the PCD module is lit up during loom operation.
Check whether IO3 input led 3 is off during loom operation and lights up very briefly
during braking.
Check whether 255 Vdc to 340 Vdc are supplied to the main brake connector during
braking.
With the electric board switched off and the connector unplugged, check whether
the main brake coil resistance is about 9Ω and that it is isolated from the loom
earth.
264 LOOM MAIN BRAKE SUPPLY FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of a failure on the braking
circuit power supply.
With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 8 and led 17 of the PCD module must
be lit up while the loom is in operation.
Remedies Check the 180-240 Vac outputs of the T2 transformer and the magnetothermal switch
QF1 with a multimeter.
Check whether the contact between terminals 83 and 84 of contactor K7 is closed
while the loom is in operation.
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265 STOP - LOOM BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILURE
that the main brake is supplied. With the Monitor Tester in IO3, input green led 9
and led 11 on the PCD module must be off with the loom in operation.
266 REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH K6 OR RELAY 1K5 FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that after actuating the relay system for a slow movement, the
Socos does not receive the feedback signal that contactor K6 has been actu-
ated.
Remedies When slow speed or pick finding is requested, IO1 output led 7 lights up, contac-
tor K6 is actuated and IO1 input led 26 goes off.
Switch off and on again the electric board .
Check whether the contact between terminals 61 and 62 opens when contactor
K6 is actuated.
Replace card IO1. Replace contactor K6.
267 REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH K7 OR RELAY 1K5 FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that after actuating the relay system for loom operation, the Socos
does not receive the feedback signal that contactor K7 has been actuated.
Remedies When start is requested, led 7 lights up, then IO1 output led 8, contactor K7 is
actuated and IO1 input led 27 goes off. Check whether the contact between
terminals 61 and 62 opens when contactor K7 is actuated.
Replace card IO1.
Replace contactor K7.
268 STOP - K6 OR 1K5 FAILURE
feedback signal of the K6 contactor.
269 STOP - K7 OR 1K5 FAILURE
feedback signal of the K7 contactor.
270 POWER NOT ENABLED - REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH K1 FAILURE
Meaning When switching on the electric board , the Socos found the feedback signal of
contactor K1 already activated before enabling the power supply or else did not
receive the feedback signal of contactor K1 after enabling the power supply.
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Remedies Check whether IO1 input led 17 is lit up when the electric board is switched on and
goes off when the power supply is enabled by actuating contactor K1. Check whether
the contact between terminals 61 and 62 is closed when the electric board is switched
on and opens when K1 is actuated.
271 BOARD OFF - REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH K1 FAILURE
Meaning When switching on the electric board , the Socos found the feedback signal of
contactor K1 already activated before enabling the power supply.
Remedies Check whether IO1 input led 17 is lit up when the electric board is switched on
before the power supply is enabled by actuating contactor K1. Check whether
the contact between terminals 61 and 62 is closed when the electric board is
switched on and opens when K1 is actuated.
272 EMERGENCY FEEDBACK /CRANK DETECTOR FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from the second contact of
the crank safety limit switch SQ6 but the signal indicating that no emergency
pushbuttons have been pressed is still present.
Remedies Check whether IO1 input led 12 is lit up and goes off when the manual movement
crank is inserted.
Check whether IO2 input led 30 is off and goes on when the manual movement
crank is inserted.
Press the dust cap well into the crank insertion hole.
Replace the crank safety limit switch SQ6. Replace IO2.
273 CRANK ACTIVATED
Meaning The manual loom movement crank has been inserted into its hole in the brake
clutch unit flywheel or else the dust cap is not pressed well in.
Remedies Remove the crank and press well in the dust cap.
Replace the crank safety limit switch SQ6.
Replace IO2.
274 EMERGENCY ON
Meaning This indicates that one of the emergency devices is actuated.
Remedies Insert the dust cap firmly into the flywheel hole.
Check whether the emergency pushbuttons on the loom and on the electric
board have been pressed and their contacts are closed.
Check the emergency pushbutton on the electronic jacquard and if necessary
plug in the CN5 connector with the jumpers to check whether the problem is due
to the jacquard controller.
Check whether any other devices than the Somet electric board have been
connected to the emergency circuit.
Check the fuse on terminal 24 of transformer T2 and that there is a voltage
24Vac on the secondary.
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275 RAM DATA ALTERED. INITIALIZED SYSTEM
Meaning The RAM data stored in memory when the electric board was switched off do not
tally with the RAM data after switching on again the electric board .
Remedies The Socos requires that the MCU card is reset to be able to start up again the
loom. By resetting the MCU card all the data stored in its memory go lost. It is a
good rule, before resetting the MCU card, to record all data involved in program-
ming the Socos and the statistical data which the customer requires to calculate
the production. The Memory Card can be used to record the data input into the
Socos and rewrite them after the reset (see the chapter on resetting, changing
The alarm might be due to the Socos' inability to calculate the checksum on
switching off the machine because it was incorrectly supplied (see alarm no.
202) or because the microprocessor was reset during its operation without being
able to handle the part of the program concerning switching off of the electric
board; or else due to some alteration in the RAM data on switching on again the
electric board before the Socos recalculates the checksum and compares it
against the value stored on switching off the electric board.
Both the reset of the microprocessor and the alteration of data on switching on
again the electric board are caused by electrical, electrostatic and electromag-
netic interference which affects the operation of the microprocessor. It is essen-
tial that the earthing system both of the loom and of the devices applied to it has
been set up correctly. Check whether there are any loom parts which, if any
static electricity develops, might trigger off electrostatic charges; in particular,
check the earthing of the back roller, load cell, warp stop motion, brakes and
prefeeder drum and all parts which are in contact with the weft and the warp.
276 NO MOVEMENT - WARNING LAMPS FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the circuit of the warning
lamps has failed.
Remedies Check whether both danger warning lamps flash on pressing the slow speed
pushbuttons. Replace any faulty lamps.
Check whether IO1 input led 11 is off and IO1 input led 31 and led 32 flash during
execution of movements.
Check whether the connectors to the warning lamps, J4 and J9 of switching card
JPA, J29 on LLB are well plugged in and have no loose wires.
Replace card IO1.
277 STOP - RELAY 1K3 FAILURE
that relay 1K3 did not trip during the execution of the movements.
Remedies Check whether IO1 input led 20 is off during the execution of the movements.
Replace card IO1.
278 NO START - RELAY 1K3 FAILURE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos, after acti-
vating the relay system, has not received the feedback signal of relay 1K3.
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Remedies By pressing the slow speed pushbutton, the Socos activates the relay system: IO1
output led 7, IO1 input led 19 light up and IO1 input led 20 goes off.
Replace card IO1.
279 REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH FORWARD/BACKWARD K4 OR K5 FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos, after issuing the command for the forward or
reverse motion of the slow speed motor, does not receive the feedback signal of
contactors K4 and K5.
Remedies Check whether IO1 output led 2 lights up when contactor K4 (forward) is actu-
ated and IO1 output led 3 lights up when contactor K5 (reverse) is actuated.
When both contactors are actuated, IO1 input led 25 must go off. Replace card
IO1. Replace the faulty contactor.
280 STOP - REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH FORWARD/BACKWARD K4 OR K5 FAILURE
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos, after issuing the com-
mand for the forward or reverse motion of the slow speed motor, does not re-
ceive the feedback signal of contactors K4 and K5.
281 NO START - PCD MODULE FAILURE (MAIN BRAKE)
ceived the signal of a failure on the main brake control circuit on the PCD module.
282 PSS/PSF SUPPLY MODULE FAILURE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal of a failure on the supply
module for Stäubli (PSS) or Fimtessile (PSF) dobby.
Remedies Check that all leds are lit up on the PSS or PSF module.
283-286 EWC 1....4 AXIS DESYNCHRONISM
Meaning Card EG1 or EG2 for EWC3 and EWC4 is not able to retain the synchronism
between the position of the EWC indicated and the position of the ETD.
Remedies With the electrical axis, the movement of the EWC motor is synchronized with
the movement of the ETD motor through the reading of the two encoders. The
Socos gives this alarm if it finds a phase difference of three turns between the
two encoders, with reference to the synchronism situation.
Check the connections of the encoders of the ETD and EWC indicated. Check
that connectors J15 of card ULB, J1 JEG, J2 JEG for EWC1, J4 JEG for EWC2,
J6 JEG for ETD, are properly connected and that there are no loose wires.
Check armature and encoder connectors on the motor of the ETD and of the
EWC indicated.
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Check that the yellow led I²T on the drive of the EWC indicated does not light up.
Replace the motor of the ETD and of the EWC indicated.
Replace the drive of the EWC indicated.
Execute resetting of cards MCU and EG1, or EG2 if EWC3 and EWC4 are fitted,
inputting again the data of the ETD, of the EWCs and the correction constant.
Replace card EG1 or EG2.
287 ETD AXIS DESYNCHRONISM
Meaning Card EG1 is not able to retain the synchronism between the position of the ETD and
the position of the loom (master) encoder.
Remedies With the electrical axis, the movement of the ETD motor is synchronized with the
movement of the loom through the reading of the two encoders. The Socos gives
this alarm if it finds a phase difference of three turns between the two encoders,
with reference to the synchronism situation.
Check the connections of the ETD and master encoders. Check that connectors
J15 of card ULB, J1 JEG, J6 JEG for ETD, the loom encoder connector and J4 ULB
are properly connected and that there are no loose wires.
Check armature and encoder connectors on the ETD motor.
Check that the yellow led I²T on the AZ5 drive does not light up.
Replace the master encoder. Replace the ETD motor.
Replace the AZ5 drive.
Execute resetting of cards EG1 and MCU (see the chapter on resetting, changing
Replace card EG1.
288 STOP DUE TO ETD AXIS DESYNCHRONISM
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the EG1 card is unable to retain the
synchronism between the position of the ETD and the position of the loom encoder
(master).
289-292 STOP DUE TO EWC 1...4 AXIS DESYNCHRONISM
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because card EG1 or EG2 for EWC3 and
EWC4 is not able to retain the synchronism between the position of the EWC indi-
cated and the position of the ETD.
Remedies See alarm no. 283....286.
293 NO START - RELAY ACTIVATION CIRCUIT FAILURE
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos, after enabling the relay
system, has not received the feedback signal that the relay system has been acti-
vated.
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294-297 POWER OFF DUE TO EWC1....4 DESYNCHRONISM
Meaning The Socos has disabled the power section of the electric board because the encod-
ers of the let-off indicated and of the ETD are not synchronized.
Remedies See alarms no. 283....286
298 POWER OFF DUE TO ETD DESYNCHRONISM
Meaning The Socos has disabled the power section of the electric board because the master
and ETD encoders are not synchronized.
299-300 POWER OFF DUE TO MCU EG1....EG2 FAILURE
Meaning The Socos has disabled the power section of the electric board because communi-
cation between the MCU and the EG1 or EG2 card is not correct.
Remedies Execute resetting of the MCU and EG1 or EG2 cards, replace card EG1 or EG2,
reprogram the Socos (see the chapter on resetting, changing the eprom and chang-
ing cards).
301-304 POWER OFF DUE TO EWC 1....4 OVERTENSION
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has disabled the power section of the electric board
because the tension of the warp of the EWC indicated is more than twice as high as
the overtension percent input (this alarm is actuated if a maximum value of 70%
was set and the actual value exceeds the requested value by 140%).
Remedies Switch off and on again the electric board; unwind by hand to loosen the warp; by
means of the knob, release the beam from the reduction gear of the let-off indicated.
The alarm is due to the fact that, although the electrical axis has disabled the EWC
drive due to overtension, the EWC motor has continued to draw on the warp.
This alarm prevents a drive failure to damage seriously the warp.
Replace the drive which corresponds to the EWC indicated.
Check led 8 of card MCS.
305 STOP DUE TO EMERGENCY ON
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because one of the emergency devices has
been actuated.
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306 ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR INITIALIZATION ERROR
Meaning This indicates that there have been problems during the dialogue, when switching
on the electric board, between the MCU card and the ESC card of the electronic
weft selector in transferring the data.
Remedies Switch off and on again the electric board. Replace the ESC card.
307 STOP DUE TO ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because of problems on the ESC card of
the electronic weft selector.
Remedies Switch off and on again the electric board. Replace the ESC card.
308 STOP DUE TO MOTOR SPEED OUT OF RANGE
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos was warned by the
proximity sensor on the pulley of the oil pump a motor speed far exceeding 5000
rpm on the 50Hz motor and far exceeding 5900 rpm on the 60Hz motor.
Remedies Check the actual speed of the motor.

Check the control frequency of the motor shown on the display unit of the keypad
within the inverter control panel. Replace the motor speed proximity sensor.
309 STOP DUE TO LOOM SPEED REQUESTED OUT OF RANGE
Meaning This indicates that a request has been made to the Socos for a loom speed on
the inverter which is not in the range between highest and lowest value allowed
with the motor pulley installed.
310 STOP DUE TO PERIODIMETER/FLAG INCONGRUITY
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because there is a considerable difference
between the speed measured on the signal of the loom speed proximity sensor
and the speed recorded after the meter on card IO4.
Remedies Replace card IO4.
311 STOP DUE TO INCONGRUITY MOTOR SPEED
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because there is a considerable difference
between the motor speed requested via the inverter's reference voltage and the
motor speed detecteded by the loom speed proximity sensor.
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312 NO START DUE TO MOTOR SPEED OUT OF RANGE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the motor speed is
above the allowed limits during the overspeed phase. The control is via the loom
speed proximity sensor.
Remedies Reduce the overspeed percentage.
313 NO START DUE TO REQUESTED SPEED OUT OF RANGE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the speed requested
in the Inverter menu is not in the range between loom top speed and lowest
speed with the motor pulley installed.
314 NO START DUE TO PERIODIMETER/FLAG INCONGRUITY
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because there is a consider-
able difference between the speed measured on the signal of the loom speed
proximity sensor and the speed recorded after the meter on card IO4.
315 NO START DUE TO INCONGRUOUS MOTOR SPEED
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos records a
mismatch between the reference voltage it gives to the inverter control panel for
the main motor speed and the actual motor speed detected by the proximity
sensor on the oil pump pulley.
316 MOTOR SPEED OUT OF RANGE
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the signal from the loom speed prox-
imity sensor that the motor is turning too fast.
Remedies Check the actual speed of the main motor. Check whether the proximity sensor
is set to 0.4 mm from the solid part of the notch on the oil pump flywheel.
Replace the proximity sensor.
317 REQUESTED LOOM SPEED OUT OF RANGE
Meaning This indicates that a request has been made to the Socos for a loom speed on
the inverter which is not in the range between highest and lowest value allowed
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with the motor pulley installed.
Remedies Set a manual loom speed value in the range between highest and lowest.
If the loom speed source is from Internal Pattern, check the loom speed input for the
pattern being executed.
If the loom speed source is from External Pattern, check that the speed steps
have been set correctly in the Jacquard pattern program and that the Speed Mini-
mum Value from Jacquard and Speed Increase Value have been set correctly at
page 2 of the Inverter programming menu.
Change the main motor pulley with one which allows the required speed.
318 PERIODIMETER/FLAG INCONGRUITY
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has detected a considerable difference between
the speed measured on the signal of the loom speed proximity sensor and the
speed recorded after the meter on card IO4.
319 INCONGRUOUS MOTOR SPEED
Meaning This indicates that the Socos records a mismatch between the reference voltage
it gives to the inverter control panel for the main motor speed and the actual
motor speed measured by the proximity sensor on the oil pump pulley.
Remedies Check the connections of connector J5 of card IO4, of the connectors of the
inverter control panel and of terminal board J13 inside the inverter panel.
Check the reference voltage inside the inverter panel between the terminals
COM and AI1 of terminal board J13. To every reference volt corresponds an
operating frequency of 9Hz. Replace card IO4. Exchange, if possible, the in-
verter control panel with another.
Check that the drive belt between main motor and oil pump is not broken and
that it is correctly mounted in the appropriate pulleys.
Check whether, when turning the oil pump pulley manually while the motor is off,
the led of the motor speed proximity sensor goes off if it detects an empty area
on the pulley, and there is a clearance of 0.5 mm between the solid part and the
proximity sensor measured over one full turn of the pulley.
Check whether, with the motor running, the red led of card IO4 under the con-
nection card of the Monitor Tester is flashing.
Check whether the loom speed without inverter programmable in the Inverter
menu corresponds to the actual speed obtainable with the pulley installed.
Replace the motor speed proximity sensor.
320 STOP DUE TO ETD THERMAL PAD
that the thermal feeler has been activated on the ETD motor.
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321-324 STOP DUE TO THERMAL PAD EWC 1....4
that the thermal feeler has been activated on the motor of the EWC indicated.
Remedies See alarms no. 225....228.
325 NO START DUE TO ETD THERMAL PAD
ceived the signal that the thermal feeler has been activated on the ETD motor.
326 NO START DUE TO POWER OFF WITH LOOM IN OPERATION
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the power has been
switched off with the loom still turning.
327 STOP DUE TO PRODUCTION END FROM EXTERNAL DEVICE
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because the Socos has received the end of
production signal from the external computer. With the Monitor Tester in IO3,
input green led 16 must be lit up.
Remedies Reset the production on the external computer.

If the loom is not connected to an external computer, check whether there is a
jumper between terminal 7 and terminal 8 of terminal board X5.
328 NO START DUE TO PRODUCTION END FROM EXTERNAL DEVICE
ceived the end of production signal from the external computer. With the Monitor
Tester in IO3, input green led 16 must be lit up.
Remedies Reset the production on the external computer.

If the loom is not connected to an external computer, check whether there is a
jumper between terminal 7 and terminal 8 of terminal board X5.
329 SPEED LIMITING INVERTER
Meaning This indicates that the Socos has received the current limiting signal from the
inverter control panel. The main motor input is too high.
With the Monitor Tester in IO4, input green led 8 must be off.
Remedies Check whether there is mechanical malfunctioning which increases the load on
the main motor. Check the value set for the current limitation of the inverter.
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330 FLAG CONSTANT OFF LIMITS
Meaning The Correction Constant set in the machine parameters does not fall within 6000-
8000.
Remedies There has probably been an error in the woven density calculation and thus also in
the correction constant. Check the correct weft density by calculating the picks and
input this value against the relevant parameter in the machine parameters menu.
Check that the mechanical ratio set in the technical parameters corresponds to the
one actually installed on the loom
331 NO START/STOP DUE TO MODULE PSS/PSF FAULTY
Meaning The requested movement has been interrupted or has not been executed be-
cause the Socos has received a signal that the PSS/PSF module is faulty.
Remedies Check that all PSS/PSF module leds are on.
332....339 FINGER 1....8 DISABLED DUE TO WEFT IRREGULARITY (FQC)
Meaning The knot detection device in correspondence with the marked finger has detected a
knot in the weft and the finger has been disabled to enable the knot to end up in the
waste selvedge and not in the fabric.
Remedies Wait until the knot enters into the waste selvedge and the device automatically
resets the finger function.
It is possible to speed up the process by stopping the loom, unloading the prefeeder
corresponding to the knot and reset the device by turning off and turning on the
prefeeder or in the absence of prefeeders with ASC signal via the appropriate
pushbutton the removal of the knot from the prefeeder.
340 LOOM EFFICIENCY BELOW THE LIMIT SET
Meaning The efficiency taken into account in the set time is below the limit set in the Loom
Efficiency Check menu from the Statistical Data Management menu.
Remedies Eliminate the cause of the low efficiency. Check that the efficiency set is reasonable
for the features of the style being woven.
341 NO MOVEMENT DUE TO WRONG FINGER MOVEMENT
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because the Socos has detected
a mismatch between the requested position and the actual one.
Remedies Check that the finger is free to move; carry out the limit acquisition again.
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342 STOP DUE TO WRONG FINGER MOVEMENT
Meaning The requested movement has been interrupted because Socos has detected a
mismatch between the requsted position and the actual one.
Remedies Check that the finger is free to move; carry out the limit acquisition again.
343 NO MOVEMENT: ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR THERMAL TROUBLE
Meaning The requested movement has not been executed because Socos has detected an
overheating of one of the control coils
Remedies Wait for a few minutes for the coil to cool.

Check at the first and second page of the Pattern Management tTechnical Parameters
menu which of the fingers has overheated , check that the percentage of finger
work inside the pattern being executed, the selected profile and the loom speed
are compatible. Check that the finger is free to move.
344 STOP DUE TO ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR THERMAL TROUBLE
Meaning The movement has been interrupted because Socos has detected an overheating
of one of the control coils.
Remedies Wait for a few minutes for the coil to cool.

Check at the first and second page of the Pattern Management Technical Parameters
menu which of the fingers has overheated , check that the percentage of finger work
inside the pattern being executed, the selected profile and the loom speed are
compatible. Check that the finger is free to move.
345 NO MOVEMENT : ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR LIMIT ACQUISITION NOT

OK
Meaning The requested movement has not been carried out because the limit acquisition has
not been executed correctly.
Remedies Eliminate the cause that prevents the electronic weft selector from carrying out the
correct limit acquisition.
See the remedies corresponding to message on the display Electronic Weft Selector
Limit Acquisition not executed.
346 BATTERY FLAT DURING SWITCHING OFF
Meaning During the switching off phase of the loom the Socos has detected a too low GB1
buffer battery voltage
Remedies Carry out check as in alarm no.114 Battery flat

Repalce the GB1 battery.
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347...350 STOP DUE TO WEFT ON LEFT-HAND FINGER 9....12
Meaning The loom has stopped because the weft control has detected a weft breakage in the
area before the gripper exchange.
Remedies Repair the broken weft and start off again.

Check that the weft control window limits A and B have been programmed correctly
on page 2 of the Machine Parameters Setting menu.
For false stops see also the chapter “Problems with weft control of the
"troubleshooting” chapter.
351...354 STOP DUE TO WEFT ON RIGHT-HAND FINGER 9....12
Meaning The loom has stopped because the weft control has detected a weft breakage in the
area before the gripper exchange. .
Remedies Repair the broken weft and start off again.

Check that the weft control window limits C and D have been programmed correctly
on page 2 of the Machine Parameters Setting menu.
For false stops see also the chapter “Problems with weft control of the
"troubleshooting” chapter.
355 STOP DUE TO COLOUR ABSENCE
Meaning The loom has stopped because Socos has not received any request for colour
selection.
Remedies Check that the colours from internal pattern setting is correct and that any external
pattern (Dobby or electronic Jacquard ) has the colours set correctly.
Check in the ACL menu that all the colours present in the selected pattern are
matched with a finger.
356...359 NO MOVEMENT/STOP:SELVEDGE BINDING 1....4 MOTOR WRONG POSITION
Meaning The Socos does not allow movement or has stopped a movement because it has
detected a wrong position of the shown selvedge binding.
Remedies Carry out the limit acquisition of the selvedge binding shown. Check if the selvedge
binding hall sensor signal concerned is correct. Check that the selvedge binding
movement is not prevented.
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360...363 NO MOVEMENT/STOP:SELVEDGE BINDING 1 ....4 OVERTEMPERATURE
Meaning The Socos does not allow movement or has stopped a movement because it has
detected an overheating of one of the motor coil of the selvedge binding shown.
Remedies Check that the selvedge binding moves freely mechanically. Carry out the limit
acquisition.
364 NO MOVEMENT/STOP:SELVEDGE BINDING AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Meaning The requested movement is not executed because the selvedge binding auxiliary
functions are actuated.
Remedies Reset in the Selvedge Binding Calibration menu the normal functioning.
365 SELVEDGE BINDING INITIALIZATION ERROR
Meaning This indicates that there have been problems during the dialogue, when switching
on the electric board, between the MCU card and the IES card of the electronic
selvedge binding in transferring the data.
Remedies Switch off and on again the electric board. Replace the IES card.
366 BEAM 2 EMPTY
Meaning The beam 2 end of production signal has arrived from the Beam 2 change programme
menu.
Remedies Set a new beam length value and zero set with F6 or repeat the previous Beam
Length zero setting only with F6.
367...370 WEAVING WITH EWC 1....4 OFF
Meanings The Socos warns that the loom is weaving with the disabled
EWC shown (EWC.. OFF=YES).
Remedies This alarm is displayed together with the signal lamp when the Socos sees the loom
in motion, the let-off is disabled and the corresponding EWC motor runs at more
than 30 rpm.
If the let-off is not being used repeat the disabling phase, check that the warp of the
other let-offs does not interfere with the disabled EWC cell.
If the let-off is being used you have forgotten to disable it.
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371 CARD ESC ABSENT
Meaning The Socos has detected that the loom has been set with the electronic weft selector
but the ESC card is absent.
Remedies Insert the ESC card in the slot provided in the rack.
372 CARD IES ABSENT
Meaning The Socos has detected that the loom is set with a selvedge binding device but the
IES card is absent.
Remedies Insert the IES card in the slot provided in the rack. If the selvedge binding has been
enabled by mistake it has to be removed from the loom coonfiguration.
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SECTION 3
SIGNAL LEDS
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SIGNAL LEDS
1 INTRODUCTION
The led status described in the next tables prevails under the following conditions:
- electric board powered
- main motor on
- loom stopped
- no anomalies in the electrical installation
- no signals or alarms displayed on the VDU
1.1 KEY
The symbols in the led status column have the following meaning:
z LED ON
{ LED OFF
LED STATUS UNDEFINED (the status depends on the current situation)
LED NOT USED
Note: as regards the Input/Output cards, the led status is displayed by connecting the
Monitor Tester to the front connector on the relevant card.
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POWER SUPPLY CARD (MCS)
Code Function Led status
DL1 Battery GB1 connected z

DL2 Battery overcharged {
DL3 Battery flat {
DL4 Line supply on z
DL5 5Vdc encoders power supply z
DL6 5Vdc power supply z
DL7 5Vdc serial power supply z
DL8 +15Vdc power supply z
DL9 -15Vdc power supply z
CONTROLLER CARD (MCU)

ELECTRICAL AXIS CARD (EG1-EG2)

DL2 +12Vdc power supply z
DL3 -12Vdc power supply z
DL7 24Vdc motor brake power supply z
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ELECTRONIC WEFT SELECTOR (ESC)
DL1 + 5Vdc microprocessor z

DL2 + 15Vdc z
DL3 - 15Vdc z
DL4 + 5Vdc encoder z
DL5 + 35Vdc electronic weft selector power
supply z
ELECTRONIC SELVEDGE BINDING (IES)
DL1 + 5Vdc microprocessor z

DL2 + 15Vdc z
DL3 - 15Vdc z
DL4 + 5Vdc encoder z
DL5 + 35Vdc electronic selvedge binding
power supply z
PHOTOCELL CARD (SPH)
LD1 Photocells beam free z

LD2 Photocells test signal {
LD3 24Vdc power supply z
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CARD IO1
INPUTS - green led OUTPUTS - red led
Led Function Led Led Function Led

status status
1 Start pushbutton 1 { 1 Power on from controller z

2 Start pushbutton 2 { 2 Slow speed forward motor control {
3 Slow speed pushbutton { 3 Slow speed reverse motor control {
4 Stop pushbutton not pressed z 4 Electric board switched off by {
controller
5 Forward pick finding pushbutton { 5 Main motor go enable z
6 Reverse pick finding pushbutton { 6 Photocells test from controller {
7 ETD forward selector { 7 Movements relay system on {
8 ETD backward selector { 8 Slow speed - start interlock {
9 Movements pushbuttons enable z 9
selector (SA1)
10 Main motor start pushbutton (SB5) { 10
11 Warning lamps driver control { 11
12 Emergency off z 12
13 Main motor start request z 13
14 Movements request { 14
15 15
16 Main motor start consent z 16
17 Power not enabled { 17 Blue signal lamp on {
18 Main motor off { 18 Orange signal lamp on {
19 Movements relay system on { 19 White signal lamp on {
20 Movements retention z 20 Green signal lamp on {
21 Photocell control mode selection z 21
22 Photocells off { 22 Warning lamps switching-off {
23 Photocells beam free z 23
24 Standard speed of slow speed motor 24 High speed for slow speed motor {
25 Slow speed motor off z
26 Slow speed relay system off z
27 Main brake - clutch system relay z
system off
28 3-pole magnetothermal switches OK z
(QM1-QM2-QM3)
29 1-pole magnetothermal switches OK z
(QF1)
30 Thermal feelers OK z
(three-phase motors)
31 Right-hand warning lamp signal {
32 Left-hand warning lamp signal {
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CARD IO2
INPUTS - GREEN LED OUTPUTS - RED LED

status status
1 End of cone from prefeeder 1 { 1 Selection finger 1

9 End of cone from prefeeder 9 9 Selection finger 9
13a Weft selector inhibition from OFF
pushbutton (Mechanical weft sel.) z
13
13b Request for weft selector inhibition
from pushbutton (Electronic weft
selector) {
14
14 Weft not sliding by detector z 15
15 Weft sliding properly z 16
16 17 Weft control disabling z
17 Signal from pressure switch 1 z
(Oil delivery filter) 18 Weft control reset z
(Intake filter) 19 Control enabling for weaving with {
two wefts at the same time
(A oil low) 20 Bit 0 weft detector sensitivity
(B oil low) 21 Bit 1 weft detector sensitivity
21 Line voltage within limits z 22 Bit 2 weft detector sensitivity
22 PSS/PSF module power supplies OK z 23 Bit 3 weft detector sensitivity
23 24 Bit 4 weft detector sensitivity
24
25 1 Warp stop motion signal (RH A) {
26 2 Warp stop motion signal (LH A) {
27 3 Warp stop motion signal (RH B) {
28 4 Warp stop motion signal (LH B) {
29 Slow speed proximity sensor z
30 Crank engaged {
31 ETD upper proximity sensor
(Fabric length calculation)
32 ETD lower proximity sensor
(Fabric length calculation)
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SOCOS SECT. 3 - 1
CARD IO3

status satus
1 Main clutch overimpulse transistor { 1 Main clutch holding {

status
2 Main clutch holding transistor { 2 Main clutch overimpulse {
status
3 Main brake transistor status { 3 Parking brake holding z
4 Pick finding clutch transistor status { 4 Parking brake voltage increase {
5 Slow speed clutch overimpulse { 5 Slow speed clutch holding {
transistor status
6 Slow speed clutch holding { 6 Slow speed clutch overimpulse {
transistor status
7 PCD module sundry power z 7 Pick finding clutch overimpulse {
supplies OK
8 Main brake power supply { 8
9 Loom parking brake on z 9 Pick finding clutch holding {
10 No inhibition from thermal cutter z 10 Loom stop due to warp breakage {
11 General enable from E.J. z
(looms with electronic Jacquard only) 11 Loom stop due to sundry reasons z
12 Reverse movements enable from E.J. z
(loom with electronic Jacquard only) 12 Loom turn clock {
13 Forward movements enable from E.J. z
(looms with electronic Jacquard only) 13 External device reset {
14 Production from E.J. not completed z 14 Loom stop due to weft breakage {
(looms with electronic Jacquard only)
15 Jacquard brake off 15 Loom turn clock (for stroboscope) {
16 Production from host computer not z 16
completed
17 Request for colour 1/ Bit 0 density/ 17
Bit 0 speed. Signals from E.J.
18 Request for colour 2/ Bit 1 density/ 18 Request for levelling - E.J. {
19 Request for colour 3/ Bit 2 density/ 19 Loom at slow speed {
Bit 2 speed. Signals from E.J. (for E.J. and thermal cutter)
20 Request for colour 4/ Bit 3 density/ 20 Jacquard brake disabling
21 Request for colour 5/ Bit 4 density/ 21 Loom in operation {
Bit 4 speed. Signals from E.J. (for E.J. and thermal cutter)
22 Request for colour 6/ Bit 5 density. 22 Loom in forward pick finding mode {
Signals from E.J. (for E.J.)
23 Request for colour 7/ Bit 6 density. 23 Loom in reverse pick finding mode {
Signals from E.J. (for E.J.)
24 Request for colour 8/ Bit 7 density. 24
Signals from E.J.
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status status
25 Request for colour 9. Signal from E.J.

29 Request for cram. motion/ Bit 8
density. Signals from E.J.
30 Request for fringe/ Bit 9 density.
Signals from E.J.
31 End of ratio/ Bit 10 density.
Signals from E.J.
32
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SOCOS SECT. 3 - 1
CARD IO4

status status
1 1 Signal 1 for E.F.T.U. {

6 Inverter operation OK z 6 Signal 6 for E.F.T.U. {
7 Inverter presence z 7 Signal 7 for E.F.T.U. {
8 Current limitation from inverter { 8 Signal 8 for E.F.T.U. {
9 9 Signal 9 for E.F.T.U.
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19 Speed signal internal clock
20 20 Internal serial communication for
speed
21 21 Internal load for speed z
22 22 Inverter enabling z
23 23
24 24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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SOCOS SECT. 3 - 1
POWER MODULES
MODULE PSS MODULE PCD

status status
LD1 Auxiliary power supply (F1 Fuse) LD1 24Vdc power supply not stabilized z
(Jacquard brake and clutches holding)
LD2 Stäubli dobby 40 Vdc power supply z LD2 15Vdc power supply stabilized z
(F2 Fuse) (circuits inside the module)
LD3 Input-output cards 24 Vdc power z LD3 110Vdc overimpulse power supply z
supply (F3 Fuse) (main clutch, slow speed and J. brake)
LD4 External auxiliary and fans 24Vdc z LD4 Sundry power supplies (module z
power supply (F4 Fuse) PCD)
LD5 Line voltage on z LD5 210Vdc overimpulse power supply z
(pick finding clutch)
LD6 Line voltage within the limits z LD6 5/15 Vdc power supply z
(parking brake)
LD7 24 Vdc stabilized within the limits z LD7 Slow speed clutch overimpulse {
transistor status
LD8 24 Vdc supply on z LD8 Slow speed clutch holding {
transistor status
LD9 Main clutch overimpulse transistor {
status
LD10 Main clutch holding transistor {
status
LD11 Loom parking brake on z
LD12 Slow speed clutch holding control {
LD13 Slow speed clutch overimpulse {

control
LD14 Main clutch holding control {
MODULE PSF
LD15 Main clutch overimpulse control {
Led Function Led
status LD16 Jacquard brake disable status {
LD17 Main brake power supply {
LD1 Auxiliary power supply 1 z LD18 Main clutch holding 24 Vdc power z
(F1 Fuse) supply (F2 Fuse)
LD2 Auxiliary power supply 2 z LD19 Slow speed clutch holding 24 Vdc z
(F2 Fuse) power supply (F3 Fuse)
LD3 Input-output cards 24Vdc power z LD20 Pick finding clutch holding 24 Vdc z
supply (F3 Fuse) power supply (F1 Fuse)
LD4 External auxiliary and fans 24Vdc z LD21 Pick finding clutch holding {
power supply (F4 Fuse ) transistor status
LD5 Line voltage on z LD22 Pick finding clutch overimpulse {
LD6 Line voltage within the limits z transistor status
LD7 24Vdc and 40Vdc supplies z LD23 Pick finding clutch holding control {
LD8 24Vdc supply on z LD24 Pick finding clutch overimpulse {
LD9 40Vdc supply on z control
LD9 40Vdc supply on z LD25 Jacquard brake overimpulse/ {
holding control
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SOCOS SECT. 3 - 1
SOMET 94 01- 07 -1999

SOCOS SECT. 4 - 1
SECTION 4
RESETTING, CHANGING THE EPROM AND

CHANGING CARDS
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SOCOS SECT. 4 - 1
1 RESETTING, CHANGING THE EPROM AND CHANGING CARDS
1.1 Data survey
MCU, EG1 and EG2 cards have components whose function is to keep in memory the data input
into the loom as well as those data captured during its operation, even while the electric board is
off. Whenever the EPROM is replaced, a reset is carried out and the cards mentioned are
changed, all these data go lost. It is therefore good practice to record them, so as to be able to
input them again correctly as required.
There are two ways to record them.
- Automatically: simple and practical. All settings input into the Socos are stored on the Memory
Card and then written again into the loom after a reset or card change.
- Manually: longer and less practical. All data are written down on paper and then input again one
by one after a reset or card change.
Automatic system: using the same Memory Card as when transferring the patterns, dobby
patterns, etc., enter the Memory Card Programming menu. Press key C to write data from the
loom to the Memory Card and then key E to transfer the configuration to the Memory Card. After
giving a name to the configuration to distinguish it from others, the Socos begins to write all
machine control data to the Memory Card. It may happen that messages are displayed during the
transfer that refer to devices that are enabled on the Socos, but not connected to the loom; if so,
press ESC to continue.
With releases prior to 3.xx it was not possible to store the statistical data in the memory: these
had to be acquired separately with the Memory Card and then displayed with EASY SOCOS. As
from release 3.xx, all statistical data are stored on the Memory Card together with the configura-
tion and then input on the loom.
After changing the EPROM, resetting or changing the card, the data on the Memory Card must
be copied to the loom. Resetting must be executed each time the EPROM is changed and each
time the MCU, EG1 or EG2 card is changed. In order to effect the reset, remove the jumper next
to the buffer battery mounted on each of these cards for at least 60 seconds, and then put it back
again. Go back into the Memory Card Programming menu, press the Memory Card Read key B,
press Loom Configuration key E and select the configuration stored earlier. The Socos automati-
cally writes the data from the Memory Card to the different menus.
Manual system: the Socos input data must be written down on paper.
- Information: pattern pick and dobby pattern pick. If the colour pattern and dobby pattern are
situated again at the pick preceding the reset, one can start up again exactly from where one
had stopped.
- Shifts menu: these data can only be input on the loom via Memory Card.
They should be transcribed in case they are needed for a correct statistical report of the
production. Record only the data useful for this purpose.
- Production programming: note the type of production, the required output, the quantity already
produced and whether the loom is to stop on completing weaving.
- EWC and ETD programming.

For each EWC enabled, note: Required, Warp%, Weft%, Minimum%, Maximum%, Tare. For the
ETD, note: Required fixed picks per cm, Weft density source, any programmed Prestart cor-
rections.
ETD technical parameters: mechanical ratio if different from C (1.4), Motor type if different
from A.
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SOCOS SECT. 4 - 1
- Machine parameters: the values on the 3 pages of the Adjustment menu.
The values of the 4 pages of the Initialization menu.
The input values of the weft detector.
The Pattern tolerance, Beam change, Programmed maintenance, EFTU and Inverter values if
programmed.
- Name of the current colour pattern. If also the OPT keyboard card is to be reset, copy the
current colour pattern program as well.
- Name of the current dobby pattern. If also the OPT keyboard card is to be reset, copy the
current dobby pattern program as well.
After replacing the EPROM, resetting or changing the card, copy the data to the loom inputting
them in the appropriate menus.
Resetting must be done each time the EPROM is replaced and each time an MCU, EG1 or
EG2 card is changed.
In order to effect the reset, remove the jumper next to the buffer battery mounted on each of
these cards for at least 60 sec, and then put it back.
SOMET 98 01- 07 -1999

SOCOS SECT. 5 - 1
SECTION 5
SOMET DRIVES
AZI 8 - 16
AZ BRUSHLESS
Troubleshooting
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 1
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 1
1 SOMET DRIVE AZI 8-16
1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
If any of the 4 red leds goes on or any of the green leds goes off, it means that there is a fault
which prevents proper operation of the device. For each type of signal, we are listing below a
number of possible causes.
If the yellow led l²T goes on, it means that the peak current limiter has tripped: in order to
protect the drive's final stages against overtemperatures, if the overload request lasts more than
two seconds, the current is automatically reduced to a value just below the rated value. Reset-
ting is timed and automatic. The signal means that the drive is still in operation but the operator is
warned that the speed control might fail in part. When this led goes on, also a fault warning
appears on the display. Make sure that the weft density, the load value as a result of the warp
tension and the use of the cramming motion fall within the limits given in the Socos manual
tables (sect. 2 - chap. 6.2).
If the red led <± 12 goes on, it means that a fault has been recorded on the service power supplies
(± 12 Vdc). As long as the light stays on, the drive is disabled. Resetting occurs automatically as
soon as the fault is eliminated.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: a failure within the drive.

REMEDIES: replace the drive.
If the red led T°C goes on, it means that the thermal cutout has tripped due to overtemperature
on the dissipator (approx. 65°C). Resetting occurs when the dissipator temperature drops to
approx. 55°C.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: too heavy work cycle - imperfect contact between the drive
fastening plate and the main dissipator, or the drive is poorly ventilated - malfunc-
tioning of the corresponding EWC or ETD motor encoder.
REMEDIES: Make sure that the weft density falls within the limits given in the
Socos manual tables (sect. 2 - chap. 6.2);
- check the operation of the fans - check and clean the motor, test the mechanics of
the corresponding reduction gear - replace the motor.
If the red led V<80 goes on, it means that the drive's power supply voltage is too low. When this
signal is on, the device is disabled. Resetting takes place automatically as soon as the cause is
remedied.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: the transformer's secondary voltage is too low (less than 80
Vac). - a phase is lacking, e.g., due to tripping of one of the fuses on the transform-
er's lower voltage input.
If the red led >I Max goes on, it means that an excessively high current peak has been re-
corded and the drive is consequently blocked. Resetting may take place only by switching the
device off and then on again, after the fault has been remedied.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: short-circuit between two motor armature wires - Failure of

the drive.
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 1
REMEDIES: check the connections of the motor armature cables (J2 on the drive and
armature connector on the motor) - replace the motor - replace the drive.
If the green led DRIVE OK goes off, it means that there is a fault on the drive.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: -a fault led has gone on - the drive is not powered.
If the green led BRAKE OK goes off permanently, it means that fuse F1 (next to the led) has
burnt. During proper operation, this led should stay on and go off only briefly when the motor
brakes (cramming motion).
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 2
2 SOMET AZ BRUSHLESS DRIVE
2.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
If any of the 4 red leds goes on or the green DRIVER OK led goes off, it means that there is a
fault which prevents proper operation of the device. For each type of signal, we are listing below
a number of possible causes.
If the yellow led l²T goes on, it means that the peak current limiter has tripped: in order to
protect the drive's final stages against overtemperatures, if the overload request lasts more than
two seconds, the current is automatically reduced to a value just below the rated value. Reset-
ting is timed and automatic. The signal means that the drive is still in operation but the operator is
warned that the speed control might fail in part. When this led goes on, also a fault warning
appears on the display. Make sure that the weft density, the load value as a result of the warp
tension and the use of the cramming motion fall within the limits given in the Socos manual
tables (sect. 2 - chap. 6.2).
If the red led <± 12 goes on, it means that a fault has been recorded on the service power supplies
(± 12 Vdc). As long as the light stays on, the drive is disabled. Resetting occurs automatically as
soon as the fault is eliminated.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: a failure within the drive.

REMEDIES: replace the drive.
If the red led T°C goes on, it means that the thermal cutout has tripped due to overtemperature
on the dissipator (approx. 60°C). Resetting occurs when the dissipator temperature drops to
approx. 50°C.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: too heavy work cycle - imperfect contact between the drive
fastening plate and the main dissipator, or the drive is poorly ventilated - malfunc-
tioning of the corresponding EWC or ETD motor encoder.
REMEDIES: make sure that the weft density, the warp tension load and the use of
the cramming motion fall within the limits given in the Socos manual tables (chapter
6.2 of section 2-6); check the operation of the fans; check and clean the motor
brushes; test the mechanics of the corresponding reduction gear; replace the motor.
If the red led V<80 goes on, it means that the drive's power supply voltage is too low. When this
signal is on, the device is disabled. Resetting takes place automatically as soon as the cause is
remedied.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: the transformer's secondary voltage is too low (less than 80
Vac) - a phase is lacking, e.g., due to tripping of one of the fuses on the transform-
er's lower voltage input.
If the red led >I Max goes on, it means that an excessively high current peak has been re-
corded and the drive is consequently blocked. Resetting may take place only by switching the
device off and then on again, after the fault has been remedied.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: short-circuit between two motor armature wires or between

motor armature wires and earth; failure of the drive.
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 2
REMEDIES: check the connections of the motor armature cables (J2 on the drive and
armature connector on the motor); check the insulation of armature wires and earth; re-
place the motor; replace the drive.
If the green led DRIVE OK goes off, it means that there is a fault on the drive.
POSSIBLE CAUSES: a fault led has gone on; the drive is not powered.
If the green led ENABLE comes on, it means that the drive has been enabled by the Socos.
If the green led BRAKE OK goes off permanently, it means that fuse F1 (next to the led) has
burnt. During proper operation, this led should stay on and go off only briefly when the motor
brakes (cramming motion).
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 3
3 TROUBLESHOOTING ON THEMA 11 EXCEL
The Excel board also contains a number of leds which indicate the status of the various appliances.
The loom is also provided with the Monitor Tester which, after connection to the IO.. cards, indicates
the input and output signals of the cards connected.
In case of loom malfunctioning, check first of all the status of the leds on the cards, on the power
modules and on the IO cards, against the led tables supplied.
This could assist you in solving the problem and enable Somet's After-sales Service (supplied with
information on the status of the leds lit up on the different devices and with the number of any alarms
displayed) to monitor what is happening on the electric board.
THE ELECTRIC BOARD DOES NOT SWITCH ON
- Make sure that the keyboard door, the door of the power modules area and that of the motors
magnetothermal switches area are well shut or that their microswitch is not pressed down.
- There are two contacts, actuated by the knob of master switch QS1, connected serially with
the line of the T1 transformer primary winding. When testing the voltages, these contacts
must be closed by turning the knob of master switch QS1 clockwise; when testing continuity
or resistance, they must be opened by turning the knob anticlockwise.
Check:
- by means of the tester, the continuity of the two fuses identified as FU1.
- that the line voltage reaches the terminals of the primary winding of the T1 transformer.
- by means of the tester, the continuity of the fuse on the secondary winding 24/7 of the T1
transformer.
- that the voltage across the terminals of the secondary winding 0-24/7 of the T1 transformer is
25 Vac.
- by means of the tester, that the contact closes whenever a door microswitch is pressed or
released.
- that there is a jumper between contacts 10 and 11 of the CN1 connector if there is no board for
EWC3 and EWC4.
- that a voltage of 25 Vac reaches the undervoltage relay FV1 at terminals A1 and A2.
- replace undervoltage relay FV1.
- that the line supplies the three phases correctly.
- by means of the tester, the continuity of the three fuses identified as FU2.
- by means of the tester, the continuity of the three fuses identified as FU3.
- that the line voltage reaches the three terminals of the primary winding of the T2 main trans-
former.
- that led 6 MCS is on and connectors J13 ULB and J1 OPT are firmly connected.
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 3
THE ELECTRIC BOARD IS ON BUT THE MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING
Check that:
- none of the alarms are actuated.
- the Socos has switched on the power supply: Monitor Tester in IO1, red output led 1 must be lit
up and contactor K1 actuated.
- when switch SA1 is turned to 1 while pressing pushbutton SB5 on the keyboard panel, Monitor
Tester in IO1, green input led 13 and red output led 5 go on and contactor K2 is actuated.
- the magnetothermal switch QM1 of the main motor has not tripped.
- a three-phase voltage is supplied both to input terminals and to output terminals on QM1 and
K2.
- the motor cable is correctly connected to terminals 1, 2 and 3 of terminal board X6 and that
current is supplied.
- the wires to the main motor are correctly connected and that current is supplied.
- the windings of the main motor are sound and isolated from the loom earth. Replace the motor.
THE MOTOR IS RUNNING BUT THE LOOM DOES NOT START
- Make sure that none of the alarms are actuated.
Check that:
- contactor K7 is actuated.
- measure the voltage between terminal 4 of contactor K7 and the earth of the electric board.
When leds 9 and 10 of the PCD module are lit, 110 Vdc must be supplied for about 0.5 sec
(overimpulse) and 24 Vdc for the loom to run. The same conditions must prevail at the main
clutch connector.
- the resistance of the main clutch coil is about 9 Ω and the coil is isolated from the loom earth.
- when using the main brake-clutch air gap control system, the central disk moves freely. Check
the mechanical part.
THE SLOW SPEED IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY
- Make sure that none of the alarms are actuated.
The slow speed motor fan is not turning.
Test for slow speed motor control circuits operativeness.
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 3
Check that:
- on pressing the slow speed pushbutton, IO1 input led 3 and input led 14 light up, IO1 output led
7 and input led 19 light up, contactor K6 is actuated and IO1 input led 26 lights up, IO1 output
led 2 lights up and contactor K4 is actuated.
- the loom brake is not engaged (with the electric board off, unplug the main brake connector).
- the magnetothermal switch QM3 of the slow speed motor has not tripped and that line voltage
is supplied both to the input and to the output terminals.
- line voltage is supplied both to the input and to the output terminals of contactor K4, with the
latter actuated.
- on Jacquard looms or looms provided with double finding speed, line voltage is supplied both
to the input and to the output terminals of contactor K8 when the slow speed pushbutton is
pressed.
- the slow speed motor cable is properly connected to terminals 9, 10, 11 of terminal board X6
and that current passes when contactor K4 is actuated.
- the wires to the slow speed motor are correctly connected and that current passes when the
slow speed pushbutton is pressed.
- the windings of the slow speed motor are sound and isolated from the loom earth. Replace the
motor.
- the motor fan turns but the movement is not transmitted to the loom.
Test for slow speed coil (6 Ω ) control circuit operativeness.
Check that:
- on pressing the slow speed pushbutton, IO1 input led 3 and input led 14 light up; contactor K6
is actuated and IO1 input led 26 lights up; IO1 output led 7 and input led 19 light up; IO3 output
led 5, PCD module led 12 and PCD module led 8 light up for the 6 Ω holding; IO3 output led 6, PCD
module led 13 and PCD module led 7 light up for the 6 Ω overimpulse.
- there are 110 Vdc for about 1 second for the overimpulse and 24 Vdc for as long as the 6 Ω coil is
controlled between terminal 4 of contactor K6 and the earth of the electric board. The same
conditions must prevail at the connector of the 6Ω coil.
- the 6Ω coil is sound and isolated from the loom earth when the electric board is off and the
connector unplugged.
- the 6Ω coil disk moves regularly and the led on the proximity sensor goes off.
- the mechanical parts (motor shaft, endless screw, bronze wheel, etc.) of the slow speed unit
run problem-free.
Make sure that none of the alarms are actuated.
Test for pick finding coil (33Ω ) control circuit operativeness.
Check that:
- on pressing the finding pushbuttons, IO1 input led 5 (forward) or input led 6 (reverse) and input
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 3
led 14 light up; contactor K6 is actuated and IO1 input led 26 is lit up; IO3 output led 9, PCD
module led 23 and PCD module led 21 light up for the 33Ω holding; IO3 output led 7, PCD mod-
ule led 24 and PCD module led 22 light up for the 33Ω overimpulse.
- there are 210 Vdc for about 1 second at the time of control and 24 Vdc for the remainder of the
finding cycle between terminal 8 of contactor K6 and the earth of the electric board. The same
- the 33Ω coil disk moves regularly.
Test for slow speed coil (6Ω ) control circuit operativeness.
Check that:
- on pressing the slow speed pushbutton, IO1 input led 3 and input led 14 light up; contactor K6
is actuated and IO1 input led 26 is lit up; IO1 output led 7 and input led 19 light up; IO3 output
led 5, PCD module led 12 and PCD module led 8 light up for the 6 Ω holding; IO3 output led 6, PCD
module led 13 and PCD module led 7 light up for the 6 Ω overimpulse.
- there are 110 Vdc for about 1 second for the overimpulse and 24 Vdc for as long as the 6 Ω coil
is controlled between terminal 4 of contactor K6 and the earth of the electric board. The same
- the 6Ω coil disk moves regularly and the led on the proximity sensor goes off.
- the mechanical parts (motor shaft, endless screw, bronze wheel, etc.) of the slow speed unit
run problem-free.
Test for slow speed motor control circuits operativeness.
Check that:
- on pressing the finding pushbutton, IO1 input led 5 (forward) or input led 6 (reverse) and input
led 14 light up; IO1 output led 7 and input led 19 light up; contactor K6 is actuated and IO1 input
led 26 lights up; IO1 output led 2 lights up and contactor K4 is actuated for forward finding or
IO1 output led 3 lights up and contactor K5 is actuated for reverse finding.
- the loom remains braked.
- the magnetothermal switch QM3 of the slow speed motor has not tripped and that line voltage
is supplied both to its input and output terminals.
- line voltage is supplied both to the input and to the output terminals of contactor K4, with K4
actuated for forward finding; carry out the same check on K5 for reverse finding.
- on Jacquard looms or looms provided with double finding speed, line voltage is supplied both
to the input and to the output terminals of contactor K8 when the slow speed pushbutton is
pressed.
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 3
- IO1 output led 24 lights up, the led on the double speed module (K10) lights up and contactor K9
is actuated during finding.
- the slow speed motor cable is properly connected to terminals 9, 10, 11 of terminal board X6 and
that current passes when contactor K4 or K5 is actuated.
- the wires to the slow speed motor are correctly connected and that current passes when
contactor K4 or K5 is actuated.
- the windings of the slow speed motor are sound and isolated from the loom earth. Replace the
motor.
PROBLEMS WITH THE WEFT CONTROL
Check that no alarms are actuated.
The loom stops with the weft inserted in the shed.
Check that:
- the two weft control windows on page 2 of the "Machine Parameters" "Adjustment" menu have
been programmed correctly.
- the sensitivity of the head is not too low for the type of weft being woven. Normal sensitivity
value 8, increase the sensitivity.
- the weft runs through the hole in the head at a slight angle, that it runs smoothly without jerks,
that it does not rub against the aluminium parts and that the green led on the head lights up
when it runs.
- the connector of the head is firmly plugged in and does not make false contact.
- the encoder driving belt is not slack and the encoder itself is not too loosely mounted on its
support. Check that the socket head screws holding the pulley and the encoder to the shaft are
properly tightened. Replace the encoder.
- IO2 card broken. Replace it.
- Replace the head.
The loom does not stop when the weft breaks.
Check that:
- the weft control has not been disabled (alarm message displayed).
- the sensitivity of the head is not too high for the type of weft being woven. Normal sensitivity
value 8, decrease the sensitivity.
- IO2 card broken. Replace it.
- Replace the head.
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SOCOS SECT. 5 - 3
The loom stops for Anti-2.
Check that:
- the red led on the head lights up when the loom stops and there is just one weft in the shed.
- the sensitivity to Anti-2 inside the head is correct: remove the front cover of the head, slide out the
plastic protection to access the inner circuit, check the position of the jumper on the series of
terminals of the circuit; the normal position of the jumper which connects two terminals is the
central one; in case of Anti-2 false stops, shift the jumper towards the weaver; in case of failure of
Anti-2 control, shift the jumper towards the connector of the head.
- Replace the head.
- Replace IO2.
SOME OF THE FINGERS DO NOT COME DOWN
Check that no alarms are actuated.
- Turn the loom to finger selection angle (between 311° and 93°).
- With Monitor Tester in IO2, one of the leds between led 1 and led 8 must be lit up (between led
1 and led 12 in the case of the 12-colour weft selector). If at least one led is lit up, check the
J31 connector of LLB and the connector of the weft selector.
- Check that the signal arrives at the weft selector connector: measure the voltage between A
and B for finger 1, between A and C for finger 2, between A and D for finger 3, etc.; the v o l t -
age must be 24 Vdc when the control is actuated on the finger being tested.
- Check that the weft selector coils are operative by measuring the resistance with the connec-
tor unplugged, on the weft selector side, between A and B for the first coil, between A and C for
the second, etc. The resistance must be between 150 and 170Ω.
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01 - 07 - 1999

SOCOS release 5.xx - 7.xx

SOCIETA' MECCANICA TESSILE

Strada Provinciale Valle Seriana Km. 23 - 24020 COLZATE (Bergamo) ITALY

1.1 Machine parameters alarm signals

1.1 Alarm coding from 1 to 372

1 RESETTING, CHANGING THE EPROM AND CHANGING CARDS

1.1 Data survey

1 SOMET DRIVE AZI 8-16

2 SOMET AZ BRUSHLESS DRIVE

3 TROUBLESHOOTING ON THEMA SUPER EXCEL

SOMET 2 01- 07 -99

SOMET 4 01- 07 -1999

THEMA 11 EXCEL - SUPER EXCEL

KEY NOT INSERTED

Remedies Create space by deleting at least one of the previous data.

NAME ALREADY EXISTS

Meaning The name just input already exists in this directory.

Remedies Change the name.

Remedies Transmit the datum again.

DIALOG PROBLEMS WITH POCKET

Meaning There are communication problems with the pocket Stäubli.

Remedies Check that the connecting cable is plugged in correctly.

DIALOG PROBLEMS WITH MASTER

1.1 MACHINE PARAMETERS ALARM SIGNALS

MACHINE PARAMETER UNACCEPTABLE

Remedies Transmit the datum again.

MASTER/SLAVE DIALOG PROBLEMS

INCORRECT DATA FROM MASTER TO SLAVE

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COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS WITH WEFT BRAKE UNIT

1.2 ALARM MESSAGES FOR PATTERN TOLERANCE, BEAM CHANGE, PRO-

COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS WITH ......

1.3 WEFT CONTROL SENSITIVITY ALARM MESSAGE

WEFT DETECTOR SENSIBILITY PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS

Remedies Replace the IO2 card.

1.4 INVERTER ALARM MESSAGES

INPUT VALUE UNACCEPTABLE

Remedies Transmit the datum again.

INVERTER CONTROL PANEL OFF

1.5 HOST COMPUTER ALARM MESSAGES

PRIOR DECLARATION BEING TRANSMITTED

1.6 ALARM MESSAGE WHILE EXECUTING A DOBBY PATTERN

TOO HIGH DOBBY PATTERN RATIO

DOBBY PATTERN HAS AN ILLEGAL CODE

Remedies Simply transmit the data again.

SOMET 8 01- 07 -1999

Remedies No fabric can be produced without heald movement in a dobby pattern.

NO PICKS IN DOBBY PATTERN PROGRAMMED

Remedies Create a dobby pattern consisting of at least two picks.

TOO MANY FOR / NEXT

Remedies Develop the nesting concerned in a different way.

NEXT BEFORE FOR

Meaning A Next has been programmed before a For.

FOR/NEXT NOT CLOSED PROPERLY

Meaning The For-Next cycle has not been closed correctly.

LESS THAN TWO PICKS IN FOR/NEXT

1.7 DOBBY AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ALARM MESSAGES

LOOM IS NOT AT A STANDSTILL

Remedies Stop the loom to carry out the auxiliary functions.

PICK CHANGE NOT EFFECTED BECAUSE UNACCEPTABLE

Remedies Go to a weft within the pattern wefts range.