Abstract: The starting or restarting of a power loom is controlled through a loom control system which controls the operation of a flywheel mass and the operation of the main electric motor of the loom. The control system ascertains the standstill time and the cause for the standstill, as well as the type of weaving binding that was employed at the time of the shut-down. These parameters are processed in a micro-processor which produces a respective result signal and uses that signal for the selection of a suitable start-up or run-up program. These programs are stored in a program library or memory. The micro-processor controls the run-up in response to the selected program, whereby conventionally occurring faults in the woven fabric are avoided. Even fabric faults caused by a standstill, are avoided.

Abstract: The Jacquard machine employs a selector system for blocking and un-blocking the pressers (e.g. Jacquard needles) wherein use is made of a control means comprised of two electrically magnetizable relatively movable rods. Upon energization of a magnetic field generator, the rods move away from each other so that one of the rods is moved into a blocking position relative to a presser needle. Upon de-energization of the magnetic field generator, the rods come together so that the presser needle is unblocked.