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OMNIplus Summum
the new standard in airjet weaving

With OMNIplus Summum, Picanol introduces a truly new generation of airjet weaving machines, combining the latest available technology with over 30 years of experience in airjet weaving. A completely new electronic control platform, integrating state-of-the-art hard- and software, has been combined with a revolutionary new insertion system. Picanol BlueBox is the new electronic platform for Picanol weaving machines. It features superior microprocessor performance and memory capacity, a design constructed to meet the hardest working conditions, with state-of-the-art components and detection technology, remote check-up possibility, a modular build-up and offering the user many monitoring tools. This new platform is superior to any existing system on the market. The new insertion system, with fully electronic pressure regulators, a separate and integrated air tank for each weaving channel and a unique triple air tank set-up for the relay nozzles, offers many advantages in terms of user-friendliness and flexibility. The integrated BlueBox concept, which translates all the available data into optimal settings for maximum performance at lowest possible air consumption, allows all this without making compromises when it comes to performance, flexibility and energy. Combined with the robust machine frame structure for which Picanol is well known, this platform offers you the highest performance in the market. Obviously, all the traditional advantages of a Picanol machine have been maintained and brought to even higher perfection: modularity, flexibility, versatility and efficiency. OMNIplus Summum offers you the best guarantee to get the most out of your market, material, time, energy and talent. Not only today, but also in the future, it makes you fit to win.
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Separate air tank per weavinG channel

Separate air tank for each weaving channel (main nozzles integrated in the machine side frame). Enables optimal setting through an electronic pressure regulator for each individual weaving channel.

SUMO Main MOtOr

Assures the fastest machine start-up, with start-up behavior remaining stable in time. Makes the system superior to any other drive system. Equally important: the integrated machine concept makes sure the machine drive is fully synchronized with all the other electrical driven motors, such as the Electronic Take-Up (ETU) and the Electronic Let-Off (ELO) motor. SUMO is a must have to achieve highest fabric quality.

DeDicateD Sley caM execUtiOnS

Makes it possible to weave the most demanding fabrics and yarns, also in larger-width applications, thanks to optimization of the available insertion time.

rObUSt StrUctUre
Proven Picanol design. Two solid side frames connected by large section cross bars and the sley driven at both sides by conjugated cams. The set-up that creates the required machine stability and the highest beat-up force. Making it possible to weave any kind of fabric successfully.

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e-lenO
Rotary leno with independent setting of crossing timing left to right through microprocessor. A guarantee for maximum flexibility in setting.

inteGrateD preSSUre SenSOr

Indicates the air pressure level, making it possible to adapt the machine settings if and when required. Eventually machines could even be stopped if the pressure drops below a certain level.

electrOnic preSSUre reGUlatOrS

Significantly improved pressure build-off time in the main nozzles thanks to the new set-up of the air preparation. Result: reduced impact on the filling yarn, bringing a real advantage when handling delicate or weak yarns.

UniqUe triple air tank Set-Up

Enables lower air pressure on centre air tank. Minimizes the impact from the relay nozzles on the fabric aspect.

electrOnic lenO SySteM (elSy)

With individual programming of the weaving pattern. Creating unlimited possibilities for weaving the fabric selvedge.

SMart arGUS
Continuously checks if the correct weft yarn number has been put on the bobbin creel. Combined with the possibility to check the position of the filling yarn in the reed channel at the end of insertion.

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SUMO Main MOtOr

Highly efficient main motor with possibility to change the speed without extra consumption for frequency convertor. The short drive train adds to low power consumption (less gears). Recuperation of brake energy between SUMO main motor, Electronic Let-Off motor, Electronic Take-Up motor and machine electronics is possible thanks to integrated and common power supply.

MUltihOle relay nOzzle

Best performance/consumption ratio available on the market. As this nozzle also has the highest traction force, no compromises have to be made when it comes to weaving speed. One of the several elements why the air consumption of OMNIplus Summum is so low. Other example: the relay nozzle valves are positioned very close to the relay nozzles.

FixeD anD MOvable Main nOzzleS

The most efficient main nozzles. Type and execution adaptable to type of filling yarn.

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electrOnic preSSUre reGUlatOrS

Full control over pressure settings for main and relay nozzles. Settings can only be changed on the machine display.

UniqUe triple air tank Set-Up

Enables to reduce the pressure on the relay nozzles in the centre section of the fabric. The triple air tank set-up enables the user to set the machine with lowest possible pressure and reduce air consumption by up to 15%.

arvDplUS
Automatic optimization of relay nozzle blowing timings, saving up to 12% on air consumption.

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airMaSter
Monitors and manages air consumption. Automatically checks the consumption of each individual insertion component.

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picanOl blUebOx SySteM

Microprocessor speeds and accuracy have been increased by factor 10. Increased memory capacity. Picanol BlueBox is the electronic platform to keep pace with increasing requirements from modern weaving machines.

aUtOMatic crOSSinG MOMent (akM)

Direct and unique mechanical set-up all machines have full pick finding as standard. The crossing timing of the shedding motion can be set from the machine display no tools required!

SpeeD aDjUStMent
Machine speeds can be set and adjusted on the machine display. Changing the speed can be done in real-time using Multispeed or automatically following a pre-programmed speed pattern, for which Optispeed is needed. Makes it very easy to set the maximum possible production speed for a given style.

aUtOSpeeD
Adapts the machine speed to the behavior of the filling yarn. Information from the filling detector is centrally processed and if conditions allow it, the microprocessor changes the machine speed and adapts the other machine settings to this new situation all fully automatically. Meanwhile, the machine stop level is constantly monitored, to make sure that limits set by the user are not exceeded. Autospeed can result in an average speed increase of 3 to 5 %.

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air tUckinG-in FOr cOntinUOUS reeDS

Unique! Great ease of setting and maintenance. Tucking-in no longer puts limitations to machine speeds, as is the case with mechanical tucking-in.

pick repair aUtOMatiOn (pra)

At a machine stop (filling stop), PRA automatically removes the filling from shed and starts machine again if conditions allow to do so. Reduces the workload of the weavers significantly.

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qUick Style chanGe (qSc)

Unique system with split frame concept. Preparation of new styles can now be done outside the weaving room. A prepared module makes it possible to change the style on a machine in a very short time. Gives an efficiency increase on the entire installation of 3 to 6%.

Quick beam gear lock

Easy cloth roll lock

DRC30 harness frame height can easily be adjusted

Electronic Leno System (ELSY): drawing in of ends made easy

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centralizeD lUbricatiOn
High-pressure oil pump brings oil from central reservoir to machine parts that require constant lubrication. The oil is constantly filtered and the pressure constantly monitored, assuring long life time of crucial machine parts. Centralized lubrication is far more reliable then splash lubrication. As for maintenance: changing oil can be done very quickly as all the oil can be taken from the central oil reservoir.

cOrDleSS
No more need for a catch cord on the right-hand side. From operational as well as logistic point of view, the Cordless system reduces the workload significantly. Also unique in the sense that it is compatible with continuous reeds.

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interactive DiSplay
High-quality color touch screen is standard.

preSSUre FOr Main anD relay nOzzleS Set FrOM DiSplay

Thanks to the unique set-up of pressure regulators, air pressure is displayed in Bar a direct and well understandable reading. Pressure is now an electronic setting, just as it was already for the Electronic Low Continuous Airflow (ELCA) in the main nozzles. The pressure settings can easily be monitored by a central system or transferred to another machine weaving the same style.

pc SUite
Full set of tools to run a weaving shed in the most efficient way: manage machine settings with Picanol Style Administration, create new designs using Picanol Pattern Editor, get access to the weaving machines from a central computer using LoomGate, and much more.

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picanOl blUebOx SySteM

Exceptionally user-friendly electronic platform. User guidance for trouble shooting. Possibility for remote support when the machine is connected to a LAN network or by sending the customer system file to Picanol Service for analysis. Easy and modular print set-up.

Fix a Mark
Avoiding starting marks has never been easier. All available functions and tools have been brought together in the Fix A Mark overview screen. The user can adapt the machine behavior in a very easy way, following observations made on the fabric itself.

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technical SpeciFicatiOnS
Standard equipment
Reed widths
Useful widths: 190, 220, 250, 280, 340, 360, 400 cm Width reduction: 190 cm: up to 70 cm 220 and 250 cm: up to 90 cm 280, 340, 360 and 400 cm: up to 96 cm Both symmetrical and asymmetrical width reduction

Warp let-off
Load-cell electronically controlled warp let-off system (ELO)

Warp beam diameter

Warp beam diameter: 805, 1000 and 1100 mm

Selvedge motion
E-Leno rotary selvedge unit

Yarn range
Spun yarns: Nm 4 - Nm 170, Ne 2.4 - Ne 100 Filament yarns: 10 denier - 1000 denier, 11 dtex - 1100 dtex

Warp stop motion

Electrical, with toothed electrodes and search handle

Cloth take-up
Electronically controlled take-up system (ETU) Diameter of cloth roll: standard 600 mm option 720 mm

Filling insertion
Fixed and movable main nozzle Separate air tank per weaving channel for the main nozzles, pressure electronically controlled Triple air tank setup for relay nozzles System of main and relay nozzles combined with tunnel reed Electronic Low Continuous Airflow (ELCA) [patented]

Machine drive
SUMO motor with direct machine drive [patented]

Pickfinding
Automatic full pickfinder

Electronic control
Picanol BlueBox electronic system Interactive display with 9 color touch screen

Prewinders
IRO 2231 prewinder wobbling disc execution

Color selection
Up to 8 colors

Lubrication
Pressurized oil circulation system with continuous filtration

Filling cutter
Electrical, with electronic control Separate setting of cutting time for each color/yarn

Monitoring
Stop-distribution reporting Connection provided for major weaving room monitoring systems

Filling stop motion

Photoelectric, in front of or beside the reed

Regulations
In designing the OMNIplus Summum, Picanol has taken into account all current and projected international regulations concerning safety (mechanical and electrical) and the environment (ergonomics, noise, vibration and electromagnetic compatibility).

Reed motion
Conjugated cams with cam followers

Shedding motion
Positive cams for up to 8 harnesses, or alt. up to 10 harnesses Electronic, positive dobby for up to 16 harnesses Electronic jacquard Electronic setting of the crossing moment (AKM)

How to read the name

OMNIplus Summum-4-R-F 190 Number of filling colors: 2, 4, 6, 8 Shed formation: P: cam motion R: dobby J: jacquard F: filament Reed width: 190 cm

Harness drive
DRC-30

Backrest
Universal type with built-in sensor

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Optional equipment
Insertion
Package change detector Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) Balloon breaker Programmable Filling Tensioner (PFT) Pick Repair Automation (PRA) Clamp on movable main nozzle Second filling detector Argus filling detector IRO 1131 prewinder with separated windings

Shedding motion
Asymmetrical cam motion profile Harnesses for 330 mm (13) heddles Automatic shed leveling with cam motion

Selvedge formation
Independent electronically controlled (ELSY) [patented] Selvedge units mounted in the harnesses Full-width temple Mechanical tucking-in Airtucking-in for continuous or cut reed execution Hot-wire cutter for filament yarns Central selvedge

Warp beam
Double warp beams for reed widths of 280 cm and up Fancy beam

Backrest and warp let-off

Easing motion (warp tension compensation) Warp tension sensors mounted in the warp (TSW)

Warp stop motion

Detection per electrode Zone detection

Cloth take-up
Picanol Batching Motion (PBM) for diameters up to 1500 mm Double pressure roller

Quick Style Change (QSC) Control

Ethernet connection Bidirectional communication Picanol PC Suite

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The illustrations and descriptions in this publication do not commit Picanol in any way: specifications may change as a result of developments in engineering and materials. EN15.09.2011.

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