Racking Positions and Racking Commands

Racking Positions

Designation	Symbol	Position of the needle bed
V0	Normal Racking
V#	Half Racking
VU	Transfer Racking

The maximum racking course of the rear needle bed covers 2 inch to left and 2 inch to the right starting from the home position 0.

Racking Functions

Command

Function

VCI n

n = 1 – 50 racking functions available.

One function is used for each racking in use.
The function has all commands to control the racking.

General Commands for Racking

Commands	Designation / Min./ max. values	Movement of the needle bed:
Racking Correction VKn > m VKn < m	n = A – Z < = to the left > = to the right m = 1-10
	m = 0	Racking correction is turned off
	m = ?	Machine stops at the given racking position in order to check the racking position and correct it if necessary.
Overracking V+ n V- n	n = 1 - 24
Racking speed VV = n	n = 1-32	Default setting: VV=32 (highest speed)

Notice:

Racking of the rear needle bed is carried out in the carriage reversal.
The racking commands are maintained for one carriage stroke.
(stroke-related data)
Additional racking commands are used for machines with additional beds.