How to incorporate CMS machines into the Selan network (SIRIX)

You can use the online program of the SIRIX pattern unit to configure a network connection with a Selan unit via a serial network. In order for the pattern units and knitting machines to communicate with each other, all machines in the SIRIX online program must be incorporated into the network.

How to incorporate a CMS into the SIRIX in a Selan network:

  1. The machine must be connected to a SIRIX pattern unit via a Selan unit and a serial cable.
  2. The SIRIX must be running.
    1
    Open the Tools registry.
    2
    Open the SIRIX registry.
    3
    Double-click on the mk_Network program.
    4
    Move the cursor to the Stoll color bar.
    5
    Right-click on the mouse button and hold it down.
    -> The Machine type menu is displayed.
    6
    Move the mouse to the desired machine type and release the mouse button.
    -> The gauge menu is displayed.
    7
    Select gauge, right-click on the mouse button and hold it down.
    -> The machine selected appears next to the color bar.
    8
    How to allocate a machine number
    - Enter a number and accept with the Enterkey.
    or
    - Left-click The next available number is selected.
    9
    Drag the machine to the machine field. To do this, move the cursor to the machine. Then left-click and hold.
    A border appears around the machine. With the mouse button held down, place the machine in the desired location. Then release the mouse button.

A machine can also be moved to its appropriate location at a later stage by repeating steps 6 and 7.