Brother BE-1204B, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...read this manual before using the machine Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE WIDE AREA TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below Indications DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury CAUTION The instructions which follow this term indicate situ...

Page 4: ...ght during use Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems with correct operation In the event of an electrical storm turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet Lightning may cause problems with correct operation Do not use this machine outdoors Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician Never operate the sewing machine with...

Page 5: ... objects against the machine or pull push the cloth during sewing Doing so may result in personal injury machine damage or needle breakage Do not touch the pulse motor and sewing machine bed section during operation or for 30 minutes after operation Otherwise burns may result Never drop or insert foreign objects or a screwdriver into the ventilation openings or the machine inside Touching any high...

Page 6: ...ustment or maintenance When replacing consumable parts such as a rotary hook a knife or a fluorescent lamp If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother When replacing a fluorescent lamp use the same type lamp having a rating of 40 watts Wait until the fl...

Page 7: ...bels at all times when using the machine If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read please contact your nearest Brother dealer 1 Electric shock danger display W1408Q 2 Electric shock danger display 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury W1410Q 4 Injury caution display W1200Q 5 Injury caution display W1202Q ...

Page 8: ...ies or damage to the sewing machine 8 High temperature caution display 9 High temperature caution display W1201Q W1206Q Do not touch this part during activitation or for 30 minutes after shut off Otherwise burns may result 10 Ground mark Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation...

Page 9: ...BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 7 W1400Q W1208Q 5 4 6 7 5 8 9 11 4 8 8 4 4 1 2 10 3 ...

Page 10: ...ks under high humidity W1211Q W1212Q Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place Do not place it on cloth Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight W1213Q W1214Q Do not bend the disk Do not put things on the disk Avoid contact with solvent or drink W1215Q W1216Q Store it in the case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage Use a commercially available cleaning disk...

Page 11: ...ata deletion A write protected disk is read only It is recommended to provide write protection for disks which contain important data To do so slide the write protect notch to open the slot as shown below W1219Q Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting Slide the notch in this direction to write data ...

Page 12: ...s explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of embroidering processes Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Explorer Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Editor Chapter 6 Embroidering Explains how to use the Machine Controller Chapter 7 Operation of Machine Provides information on mac...

Page 13: ...ounting of Cotton Stand 2 10 2 6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case 2 11 2 7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines for connecting 4 sets 2 12 2 8 Connection of Power Supply 2 14 2 9 Grounding 2 15 2 10 Installation of Software 2 16 3 Preparation for Embroidering 2 17 3 1 Upper Threading 2 17 3 2 Replacement of Bobbin 2 19 3 3 Replacing and Selecting Needle 2 21 3 4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop ...

Page 14: ...n DOS format data 4 18 Reading Data in Paper Tape 4 22 Settings for Data Reading 4 24 Writing Data in DST Format 4 25 Viewing Pattern Information 4 26 Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Functions Command Reference 5 2 Description of Screen 5 4 Opening Embroidery Data 5 5 Setting Display 5 6 Centering 5 6 Zoom 5 6 Needle Penetration 5 8 Embroidering Start End 5 8 Trim and pause 5 8 Microstitch 5 9 N...

Page 15: ...Status Bar 6 7 Upgrading the Version of Interface Board 6 7 Reset Interface Board 6 7 Communication Port 6 7 Language 6 8 Settings after Turning Power On 6 9 Tool Bar 6 9 Status Bar 6 9 Zoom In 6 9 Zoom Out 6 9 Zoom In Specified Range 6 10 Fit to Window 6 10 Whole Pattern 6 10 Grid 6 11 Hoop 6 11 Hoop position fine adjustment 6 11 Needle Penetration 6 12 Thread Color 6 13 Needle Bar and Speed Rang...

Page 16: ...e escape with pause 6 37 Short stitch speed reduction 6 38 Thin Thick Material 6 39 Area Trace 6 40 Trace with needle No 1 6 40 Default Settings 6 41 Show Setting 6 42 Load Setting 6 44 Save Setting 6 45 Load Hoop 6 46 Embroidering 6 50 Starting Embroidering 6 50 Moving the Home Position 6 52 Step forward Step back 6 53 Entering in the Step forward Step back Mode 6 53 Setting Step forward Back Dis...

Page 17: ...t Position 7 11 8 2 Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop Movement 7 12 Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Functions Command Reference 8 2 Description of Screen 8 3 Displaying Report 8 4 Display Example of Details 8 5 Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar 8 6 Display Example of Thread breakage Information in Pattern 8 7 Display Example of Output Information 8 8 Di...

Page 18: ...g shaft 9 8 3 4 Needle bar flip up mechanism 9 9 3 5 Feed Guide Section 9 10 Chapter 10 Adjustment 1 Adjusting Needle Bar Height 10 2 2 Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook 10 6 3 Adjustment of Presser Foot Height 10 8 4 Thread Wiper Adjustment 10 9 Chapter 11 Error code list Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section 12 2 Electrical Section 12 4 Personal Computer Section 12 8 Chapter 13 Co...

Page 19: ...Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine ...

Page 20: ...e tubular square hoop flat hoop 85 V 360 H mm With cap frame Feed system By timing belt and stepping motor drive Stitch length 0 1 12 7 mm minimum pitch 0 1 mm Storage medium 3 5 2DD floppy disk Tajima format 3 5 2HD floppy disk the equivalent to Tajima format 3 5 2DD floppy disk Barudan FDR FMC format 3 5 2DD floppy disk ZSK format 3 5 floppy disk brother ECS format Thread trimming Automatic thre...

Page 21: ...BE 1204B BC BE 1204C BC BE 1206B BC 1 3 Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine ...

Page 22: ...P Some functions are not available with Windows NT Refer to page 4 18 2 2 Configuration of Software This software is mainly composed of the following four programs The software is provided on CD R 1 Embroidery Machine Controller 2 Embroidery Data Explorer 3 Embroidery Data Editor 4 Production Report Program Functions 1 Machine Controller This program controls embroidering operation of the machine ...

Page 23: ... Each program can also be started independently W1357Q 2 3 Notes on use Do not start other application software while the machine controller is used Do not set the screen saver To cancel setting select the Screen saver on the Control panel screen and set Not used Set the computer not to use the system agent included in the Windows 95 PLUS 2 4 Help The software is equipped with an on line help func...

Page 24: ...se When selecting an icon or a menu displayed on the screen move the white arrow pointer on the screen to the required position then press the button on the mouse W1358Q Place the mouse on a flat smooth surface and move it by sliding on it The white arrow pointer moves along the mouse motion W1359Q The mouse has two buttons The left one is used in general There are three ways of operating the mous...

Page 25: ...ss the left mouse button twice continuously Do not leave a long pause in between Double click xx means moving the white arrow pointer to xx and pressing the left button twice continuously W1361Q Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button Dragging is used for defining an area W1362Q ...

Page 26: ...trations move the white arrow pointer to the icon The name of the icon is displayed Scroll bar scroll box and scroll arrow Some patterns may not be displayed entirely on the screen Use the scroll bar to see hidden parts of the pattern into view When displaying the right part for example click the scroll arrow at the right end The box in the scroll bar moves to the right By dragging the scroll box ...

Page 27: ...ove the arrow pointer to a menu name and click there W1364Q 2 A list of commands is displayed Click the required command W1117Q When the arrow pointer is moved to another menu while a list of commands is displayed those of the latter menu are displayed Dimmed commands cannot be used unless an appropriate item is selected Commands with a mark have sub menus The check mark indicates that the command...

Page 28: ...1 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine ...

Page 29: ...Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine ...

Page 30: ...ls from the right front Fluorescent lamp switch Operation panel Thread tension dial Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A Thread tension base switch Cotton stand Table Stop switch Leg Main power switch Control box Power switch Fluorescent lamp switch Flat Cap hoop select switch Emergency stop switch STEP BACK FWD switch Start switch Rotary hook cover Safety device ...

Page 31: ... of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur Do not connect the power source until installation is completed Doing so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move After installation is comple...

Page 32: ...ion of Embroidery Machine When using a crane W1223Q 2 Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine When lifting the machine make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate Belt More than 45 More than 45 ...

Page 33: ...broidery machine in height The adjustment must be made in such a manner that the four bolts are under an equal load when the machine is placed down To lower adjustment bolt M20 1 turn it in the direction of the arrow Also the casters should be raised 3 After adjusting four adjustment bolts M20 1 turn nuts M20 5 in the direction of the arrow to fasten them If the floor is not strong enough the embr...

Page 34: ...B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2 3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case W1225Q Repeat the procedures below for all the heads 1 Unscrew the screw 1 then detach the bracket 3 and pin 2 1 3 2 ...

Page 35: ...ng of Table Preparation for mounting the table W1226Q This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine The table is a standard attachment 1 Tentatively mount 4 3 in BE 1204B table supports Front 1 on the leg front using 4 bolts each 1 Table guide bridge ...

Page 36: ... parts R 1 M 2 BE 1206B and BE 1204C only and L 3 from the back 2 Put the table backing plate 4 of each table on to the table guide bridge 5 and slide to the other side Insert the table backing plate 4 into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear 6 3 Adjust table supports front 7 in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor 4 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws 8 fir...

Page 37: ... 3 from the back 2 Insert the table backing plate 4 of each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle 5 3 Adjust the height of the table support Front 6 to be even with the upper surface of the bed 4 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly 5 Attach four three in BE 1204B thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section Fasten the table and the leg sectio...

Page 38: ...uide support bars 3 to the cotton stand 1 while fitting into the six holes 3 Mount the thread guide assembly 4 on the thread guide support bars 3 using the six screws 5 When mounting use one flat washer 6 below the thread guide support bar 3 Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides A B C 2 3 4 5 1 Front Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A 6 ...

Page 39: ...take which could result in injury W1221Q Before operating the machine for the first time after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation for a long period of time supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply holes of the lower cover Use the Brother s specified oil Nippon Oil Embroidery Lube 10N VG10 for this If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to ob...

Page 40: ...erface board into the slot for the PCI bus 3 Connect the interface board male connector and the personal computer RS 232C connector COM1 or RS 232C 1 using the attached short RS cable 4 Remove the side cover of the control box Interface board CAUTION Before inserting or removing IF cables or RS cables turn off the power switches of the machine the computer and peripheral equipment IF cable RC cabl...

Page 41: ...l box connector SBUS2 of the second machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the third machine using an IF cable 10 Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the third machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the forth machine using an IF cable 11 Attach a terminator to the control box connector SBUS2 of the forth last machine The IF cables used for connection are identical There is n...

Page 42: ...rom commercial power interruption voltage drop and external noise Use of an uninterruptive power supply is strongly recommended This unit is not an attachment of the Brother s embroidery machine and should be purchased separately from a different source When using an uninterruptive power supply be sure to establish grounding W1365Q Uninterruptive power supply unit Grounding cable ...

Page 43: ...erform a grounding cable connection Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction W1231Q When connecting the power supply make sure to connect it to the grounding cable with green and yellow stripes When plugging in the outlet use a plug suited to the outlet Grounding cable ...

Page 44: ...allation Setting the CD R starts the installation program automatically 2 Select the language and click Next W1366Q 3 The screen for user registration is displayed Input your name and department Click OK after inputting is finished 4 Check the user information Click OK if the contents are correct 5 Specify a folder for setup 6 Click TO NEXT to start installation W1367Q 7 After setup is properly fi...

Page 45: ...rt the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries 3 1 Upper Threading W1232Q W1233Q Needle bar No 3 6 9 12 No 2 5 8 11 No 1 4 7 10 1 2 Thread Guide tension disc 3 Tension stand inner thread guide Spring Rotary disc 4 Tension stand lower thread guide Inner thread guide 5 Lower thread guide 6 Needle bar thread guide Pressure foot ...

Page 46: ...wer hole 4 Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary disc and place it on the spring 5 Pass the thread through the hole of tension stand inner thread guide 3 6 After passing the thread through the hole of tension stand lower thread guide 4 insert the thread into the right side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take up 7 Bring the thread back to the inner t...

Page 47: ...ob 2 and take out the bobbin case 3 Close the knob and take out the bobbin 3 Replacing bobbin W1238Q W1239Q W1240Q 1 Put a new bobbin in the bobbin case Check the winding direction Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0 5 mm If not the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one W1237Q 1 2 3 Pull ou...

Page 48: ...he tension spring 5 through the notch 4 3 Pull out the thread from the hole of the tension spring 5 4 Pull out the thread by about 50 mm 5 Pass the thread through the thread guide 6 Attaching bobbin case W1241Q 1 Hold the knob 2 and attach the bobbin case securely 2 Close the rotary hook cover 1 1 2 ...

Page 49: ...e the waxed paper on the back of the material In general use DB K5 11 18 according to the material thickness For knitted materials use DB K23 11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking W1242Q Removing needle Loosen the set screw 1 and remove the needle 2 Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the needle ...

Page 50: ...e X feed sash 3 While keeping the nut in the hole slide the thumb bolt M6 toward the edge and tighten it firmly at the outermost point BE 1204C The frame is fixed to the position of 1 for 360 pitch so is to 2 for 400 pitch and to 3 for 500 pitch 1 The tublar round arm frame R 4 is fixed with the thumb bolt 5 to the connecting plate 6 to align with each pitch At the same time put the positioning pi...

Page 51: ...6 360 set 7 Attach the flat frame S connecting plates L 5 and R 6 to the holder base frames L 1 and R 3 using bolts of 4 12 and washers of middle 4 3 Remove 4 bolts 9 from the front of X feed sash 8 4 Put the frame connecting plates L 10 and R 11 on the X feed sash 8 Fix them with bolts and washers 5 Check that the clearance between the mounted flat frame C6 360 2 and the table is even when viewed...

Page 52: ...04B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching the holder base 1 Mount the holder base vertically to the X axis feed sash 1 and flat frame C6 360 2 using the thumb bolts 3 W1246Q 2 3 1 3 ...

Page 53: ... two vertical sash frames 1 on the holder base frames L and R and two horizontal sash frames 2 on the X axis feed sash 3 and the holder base frame C6 360 4 using the screws 3 Set the material Then set sash clips 290 5 horizontally and set sash clips 220 6 vertically BE 1206B BE 1204C Sash clips 290 12 units sash clips 220 10 units BE 1204B Sash clips 290 10 units sash clips 220 6 units 2 4 3 5 1 6...

Page 54: ...e about 1 3 of the upper stitch width Adjustment of tension spring W1250Q 1 The standard height of the tension spring is the point from where the upper thread comes down by about 14 mm when it is pulled with certain tension which does not pull out the thread 2 The standard force of the tension spring is 0 2 to 0 3 N at the start of the motion when it is pulled in the direction illustrated Adjust i...

Page 55: ...0 3N This tension may vary depending on the used thread In general press the bobbin case to a smooth vertical surface and hang the designated number of coins Turn the thread tension screw so that the lower thread will come out smoothly Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0 5 mm If not the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work Adjust the spring in heigh...

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Page 57: ...Procedures After installation of machine and setting up of the personal computer PC start embroidering This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process ...

Page 58: ...starts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch Restarts embroidering after a suspension Cancels errors during embroidering Exits from the embroidering mode Hold down this switch and press switch Suspends embroidering Reset the inching mode when this switch is pressd Trims thread during suspension ...

Page 59: ...en this switch is pressed in the inching mode Moves the needle bar The needle moves by the diameter every time this switch is pressed Moves the hoop Step back or forward is available during suspension Use switches only Changes the speed range during embroidering Use switches only Sets machine to the inching mode when is pressed while holding down during suspension Carries out inching of the hoop w...

Page 60: ...is switch is located between the head 1 and 2 and also between the head 3 and 4 STEP BACK FWD switch When BACK switch is pressed the machine steps back When FWD switch is pressed the machine steps forward If you keep the switch pressed for a while the machine will continue stepping even after you let the switch alone If any error occurs it can be reset When the sewing is suspended during the area ...

Page 61: ...en The head has an error Blinking will change into illuminating when the error is cleared Blinks red The head has a thread breakage error Blinking will change into illuminating when the error is cleared Thread tension stand switch Sets drive suspend of each head and ON OFF of the mending Mending is a function to drive or suspend the head for the specified time period when the machine steps back du...

Page 62: ...ower page 3 7 Register the machine name for initial start up page 3 8 Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer page 3 8 Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data page 4 1 Edit the retrieved embroidery data Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data page 5 1 Click of the machine controller Press on the operation panel Press on the operation panel ...

Page 63: ... up Turn on the Machine Power W1262Q W1265Q W1405Q W1266Q 1 Turn on the main power switch 2 Reset the emergency stop switch 3 Change the Flat Cap hoop select switch according to the hoop to be used 4 Press the power switch 5 The computer screen changes when the machine is turn on W1369Q Emergency stop switch Power switch Flat Cap hoop select swich Main power switch ...

Page 64: ...e machine for preparation of embroidering When the embroidery hoop is displayed the area check is conducted not with the embroidery area but with the frame shape However the area check of spider net frame and cap frame is conducted with the embroidery area Be sure to note that at the time of the area check with the frame shape the warning message won t be displayed when all of the embroidery data ...

Page 65: ...C BE 1206B BC 3 9 Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering 1 Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on W1372Q 2 Press to check the embroidering area 3 Press to start embroidering ...

Page 66: ...3 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures ...

Page 67: ...erring Embroidery Data Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or transference of registered embroidery data Moving copying and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen ...

Page 68: ... List Displays embroidery data in the text form page 4 15 Image Displays the image of embroidery data page 4 15 Sort by Name Sorts embroidery data by name in the reverse order page 4 15 Sort by Stitches Sorts embroidery data by the number of stitches in ascending order in descending order page 4 15 Sort by Colors Sorts embroidery data by the number of colors in ascending order in descending order ...

Page 69: ...on of Screen W0964Q Exit of Selection Exit Copy Move Delete Rename List Image Sort by Name Sort by Stitches Sort by Colors Sort by Date Information Help Tool bar Status bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory ...

Page 70: ...a Directory Creates a new directory A directory can be created within another directory 1 Click and select a parent directory in the window on the left W0965Q 2 Select New Folder from File menu W0966Q 3 Enter a new folder name W0967Q 4 Click OK 5 A new directory is added to the window W0968Q ...

Page 71: ...ry data to the machine controller or Embroidery data editor 1 Double click data or click data and The explorer exits automatically after transferring the selected data W0969Q Transferring DST and DSB data 1 Double click DST or DSB data or click the data and click 2 The pattern image is displayed To read the data click OK W0970Q ...

Page 72: ... a network 1 Before starting the software click START PROGRAM EXPLORER 2 Select Map Network Drive from Tool menu 3 Select the desired drive and enter the path and click OK 4 Exit from the explorer If no image appears If no image of embroidery data appears select Display Detail on Screen of the control panel to adjust display color Choose one of the following options then restart PC 256 colors High...

Page 73: ... data for selection 2 Select Copy from Edit menu or click W0973Q 3 Select destination directory Name copy data W0974Q 4 Click Save Drag Data 1 Click data for selection 2 Drag data to destination directory while pressing Ctrl key The pointer turns into Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted W0975Q 3 Check that the copy destination directory is correct then click Yes W0976Q ...

Page 74: ...on Select from Menu 1 Click data for selection 2 Select Move from Edit menu or click W0977Q 3 Select the destination directory and click Save W0974Q Drag Data 1 Click data for selection 2 Drag data to the destination directory The arrow pointer turns into Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted W0978Q 3 Check that the copy destination directory is correct then click Yes W0976Q...

Page 75: ... 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Deleting Data Deletes embroidery data 1 Click data for selection The frame of selected data becomes red 2 Select Delete from Edit menu or click W0979Q 3 Click Yes to delete the selected data ...

Page 76: ...or other models Icons of the data created by the following models can be recreated BE 1204B BC BE 1204C BC BE 1206B BC 1 Click and select the data displayed as Icon is not completed The frame of the data selected is displayed in red W980Q 2 Select Icon is made again from the Edit menu 3 The pattern image is displayed W0970Q 4 Click OK ...

Page 77: ...der displayed Only copying movement and deletion by drag drop are enabled when multiple patterns are selected simultaneously Transfer to the machine controller is disabled 1 Select Select all from the Edit menu The frame of the data selected is displayed in red In the text display mode W0981Q In the image display mode W0980Q ...

Page 78: ...area and three characters called extension which indicates data type Enter ECS at the end of the data name W0663Q Upper and lower cases are not distinguished in the data name 1 Click data for selection The frame of selected data turns red 2 Select Rename from Edit menu or click 3 Enter a new data name Enter a data name including extension W0982Q 4 Click OK extension ...

Page 79: ... 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data 1 Select Find Files from Tool menu 2 Enter the file name of embroidery data for search Enter the file name correctly W0983Q 3 Click Find W0984Q ...

Page 80: ...nd can be used as wildcard characters for search Using The wildcard character represents any single character For instance if Basket ecs is entered to the file name box the search will find any file name including Basket and a following character Any number of wild characters can be used to replace other characters Using The wildcard character represents a character or combination of characters Fo...

Page 81: ... Displays a list of all embroidery data names and images in the directory File sorting order Choose one of the following options Clicking the icon will switch between ascending order and descending order Sort by Name Sorts files by name Sort by Stitches Sorts files by the number of stitches in ascending order in descending order Sort by Colors Sorts files by the number of colors in ascending order...

Page 82: ...owing data formats can be registered DOS format data Tajima Data with file name xxxx DST Barudan Data with file name xxxx DSB Zanks Data with file name xxxx DSZ Non DOS format data Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Zanks ZSK Reading DOS Format Data 1 Select DST DSB DSZ ECS Conversion from Tool menu 2 Select data to read and click Open W0986Q 3 The image of the selected pattern appears W0970Q ...

Page 83: ...d Transferring Embroidery Data 4 Set feed counts for thread breakage Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click OK W0971Q 5 Select the directory to save and name the file Do not change extension ECS W0974Q 6 Click Save ...

Page 84: ...iles To view files of FDR FMC and ZSK data carry out the following steps Viewing Details Click Names types Numbers sizes number of stitches of FDR data are displayed Names sizes number of stitches of FMC data are displayed Names Numbers sizes number of stitches of ZSK data are displayed W0987Q W0988Q W0989Q When reading FDR data When reading FMC data When reading ZSK data ...

Page 85: ...layed before reading the data Click the desired icon or the name for display Click to display the data image On the detailed display fdr and fmc changes to image display To cancel the preview click W0991Q 1 Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC 2 Select Non DOS Barudan ZSK Conversion from Tool menu ...

Page 86: ...Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3 Select data to read and click OK W0992Q W0993Q 4 The image of the selected pattern appears To convert the selected data into ECS data Click OK W0994Q When Details is selected When Icon is selected ...

Page 87: ...ansferring Embroidery Data 5 Set feed counts for thread breakage Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click OK W1403Q 6 Select the directory to save the file and name the file Do not change extension ECS W0995Q 7 Click Save ...

Page 88: ... paper tape reader is connected to PC correctly Available interfaces are as follows COM1 COM2 Readable data formats of paper tape are as follows Tajima Barudan Zanks ZSK 1 Turn on the power to the paper tape reader 2 Set paper tape after the LED of READ button light up W0414Q 3 Select Tape ECS Conversion from Tool menu 4 Select data format and click OK The paper tape reader starts reading data W09...

Page 89: ... 1206B BC 4 23 Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 5 The image of the selected pattern appears W0970Q 6 Select the directory to save and name the file Do not change extension ECS W0997Q 7 Click Save ...

Page 90: ... 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Settings for Data Reading Sets up the interface and data transfer speed of the paper tape reader or external disk drive 1 Select Setup from Tool menu 2 Select port and speed W0998Q 3 Click OK ...

Page 91: ...vert the ECS data into DST data for saving 1 Click the desired ECS data to convert into DST data 2 Select ECS to DST conversion from Tool menu 3 Select the directory to save and name the file Do not change extension dst W0999Q 4 Click Save 5 Set feed counts for thread breakage Select the count and click OK W0971Q ...

Page 92: ...mber of the file No of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position Last modified Date of last revision of data 1 Click data for selection The frame of the selected data turns red 2 Se...

Page 93: ... 5 Editing Embroidery Data Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroidery data This screen allows simple processing of embroi dery data and display setting of display ...

Page 94: ...t Symmetry Rotates the image 180 degrees about the center page 5 17 Repeat Repeats copying of the image page 5 17 Resize Resizes the image page 5 20 Delete Stitch Delete a stitch whose length is the designated length or less page 5 20 Insert or delete code Insert or delete the code for trim pause and color change page 5 21 Insert lock stitch Insert a lock stitch before and after thread trimming pa...

Page 95: ...itch whose length is the designated length or less page 5 9 Needle bar and speed range Displays the setting screen for needle bar and speed range page 5 9 Thread color Displays the pattern in thread color page 5 13 Tool Bar Shows hides the tool bar page 5 14 Status Bar Shows hides the status bar page 5 14 ...

Page 96: ...iption of Screen W1000Q Status bar Open Save Zoom Out Horizontal Flip Vertical Flip Point Symmentry Help Tool bar About This Application Design Information Print Resize Redo Rotate Undo Thread color Needle bar and Speed Range Fit to Window Display Range Zoom In Repeat ...

Page 97: ...1206B BC 5 5 Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor 1 Select Open from File menu or click 2 Double click the data or click the data and W1001Q ...

Page 98: ... 1 Select Centering from View menu Zoom Zooms in out the pattern The following four types of zooming are available Zoom In Enlarges the image to 125 Zoom Out Reduces the image to 80 Range Magnifies the range defined by the mouse to the full window size Full Window Displays the whole image to the size of the window Zoom In 1 Select Zoom Zoom In from View menu or click Repeats zooming of the image b...

Page 99: ... image by the number of clicks Before selecting After selecting W1004Q W1005Q Range 1 Select Zoom Range from View menu or click 2 Drag and define the range to zoom in with the mouse Before selecting After selecting W1005Q W1006Q Fit to window 1 Select Zoom Fit to window from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1005Q W1007Q ...

Page 100: ...1008Q W1009Q Embroidering Start End Displays start and end points as S and E on the screen respectively If points S and E are identical E has priority over S 1 Select Embroidering Start End from View menu Before selecting After selecting W1010Q W1011Q Trim and pause Displays the position of the trim code and the pause code Trim is displayed by X and pause is displayed by 1 Select Trim and pause fr...

Page 101: ...ngth of the stitch to be viewed Select View and designate the length of the microstitch W1014Q 3 Click OK Before selecting After selecting W1015Q W1016Q Needle Bar and Speed Range Displays status of the needle bar and speed range 1 Select the Needle bar and speed range from the View menu or click W0699Q Indicates the needle number and the color Indicates the stitching order and the color Pause is ...

Page 102: ...Color selection Refer to steps 1 and 2 Color sample supplied by a manufacturer Refer to steps 1 and 3 Color sample created by a user Refer to steps 1 and 3 Adjustment of an intermediate color from the color sample supplied by a manufacturer or naming and registration of a newly created color Refer to steps 1 to 7 The following screen is displayed when colors to be displayed are set to 256 in Displ...

Page 103: ...he Color selection screen W1018Q 3 When selecting a color from a color sample click maker name or User and double click Color W1019Q 4 When finely adjusting the selected color click Medium color Click User to crate a new color then click Addition W1020Q The needle bar number can be changed ...

Page 104: ...lors Click Define Custom Colors to create a medium color W1021Q 6 Select a color by clicking on the color chart or by inputting a value and click OK W1022Q 7 Input the name of the color and click OK when User is selected in step 4 W1023Q To display data of the selected color Drag here to adjust brightness ...

Page 105: ...e 2 Click the desired range W1025Q 3 Click OK Thread Color The embroidery data is displayed in thread color This functions is available only when the embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller 1 Select Thread color from the View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1026Q W1027Q Dragged embroidering sequence Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the de...

Page 106: ...ons with the same functions as the menu 1 Select Tool Bar from View menu Before selecting After selecting W1028Q W1029Q Status Bar Shows hides the tool status The status bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation 1 Select Status Bar from View menu Before selecting After selecting W1030Q W1029Q ...

Page 107: ...do Makes the edit or change invalid The screen returns to the state before the change The screen can return to 3 steps maximum 1 Select Undo from the Edit menu or click Redo Repeats the canceled step of Undo The screen can return to 3 steps maximum 1 Select Redo from the Edit menu or click ...

Page 108: ...grouped the whole pattern rotates When they are not grouped each pattern rotates in each hoop When the patterns are grouped When the patterns are not grouped W0713Q W0714Q 1 Select Rotate from View menu or click 2 Select angle If Free is selected specify the angle W1032Q 3 Click OK To select angle Click here to increase decrease the value The value can be directly entered ...

Page 109: ...Flip from Edit menu or click Vertical Flip Flips the image vertically W0450Q W0460Q 1 Select Vertical Flip from Edit menu or click Point Symmetry Flips the image 180 degrees to the center position of the image W0450Q W608Q 1 Select Point Symmetry from Edit menu or click Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number W0450Q W0464Q ...

Page 110: ...t direction W0718Q W0719Q 1 Select Repeat from Edit menu or click 2 Specify the number interval and direction of repetition W1033Q 3 Click OK The value can be directly entered Click here to increase decrease the value Repeat count in the longitudinal direction Repeat count in the lateral direction Select the direction of repetition Sets margins of the sewing area used for the calculation of the re...

Page 111: ...setting is performed according to pre selections Margin can be set after Auto setting is selected and the margin size you can set is 5 100mm 0 2 4 00 in inch around the sewing area Margin setting is performed as follows 1 Select Auto setting and click Margin W1034Q 2 Set the vertical and horizontal margin for sewing area W1035Q 3 Click OK 4 Click OK Numbers can be directly input Numbers are up and...

Page 112: ...ize from Edit menu or click 2 Specify the percentage of resizing W1036Q 3 Click OK Delete Stitch Delete a stitch whose length is less than the designated length Length can be designated from 0 0 to 1 0 mm in units of 0 1 mm 1 Select Stitch deletion from Edit menu 2 Designate the length of the stitch to be deleted W1037Q 3 Click OK 4 Deleted result is displayed Click OK W1038Q Click here to increas...

Page 113: ...tively until the Stop button is pressed Step backward specified The needle position returns for the specified length Stop The needle position stops movement Step forward specified The needle position moves forward for the specified length Consecutive step forward specified The needle position moves forward consecutively until the Stop button is pressed Number Move the needle directly to the indica...

Page 114: ...ore Insert 3 stitches of 0 3 mm stitch From 0 9 mm to less than 1 2 mm Insert 2 stitches of 0 3 mm stitch From 0 6 mm to less than 0 9 mm Insert 1 stitch of 0 3 mm stitch Less than 0 6 mm Do not insert the lock stitch The inserted lock stitch cannot be deleted However use Undo in the Edit menu to return to the status before inserting the lock stitch just after the lock stitch is inserted 1 Select ...

Page 115: ...dle right corner or lower right corner of the mask Starts embroidering at the specified position Specify using mouse Starts embroidering at the position clicked with the mouse Cancel Cancels the specified position W0729Q 1 Select Start from Change menu Click the start position if Specify using mouse is selected W1042Q Upper left corner Middle left corner Lower left corner Middle top edge Middle bo...

Page 116: ...orner of mask Ends embroidering at the specified position Specify using mouse Ends embroidering at the position clicked with the mouse End at start position Ends embroidering at the end position Cancel Cancels the specified position W0729Q 1 Select End from Change menu Click an end position if Specify using mouse is selected W1043Q Upper left corner Middle left corner Lower left corner Middle top ...

Page 117: ... masking in manual mode Mask is displayed in a khaki line There are two types of mask setting as follows Automatic The system measures the image size to create a mask automatically Manual After selecting this mode specify the mask area using the mouse 1 Select Mask from Change menu Select automatic or manual mode If Automatic is selected a mask is created automatically If Manual is selected drag t...

Page 118: ...rn and the non grouped pattern is as follows W1045Q When the patterns are grouped Each pattern is displayed in each mask The whole grouped pattern rotates page 5 16 W1046Q When the patterns are not grouped The pattern is displayed only in the original copy source Figures in other masks represent the embroidering sequence Each pattern in the mask rotates individually page 5 16 ...

Page 119: ...5 27 Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Group for Repetition 1 Select Repeat in the Edit menu or click 2 Click the checkbox of Group to put a check mark W1033Q Selecting from Menu 1 Select Group from Change menu W1047Q ...

Page 120: ...ally grouped and merged If the pattern to be merged is grouped repetition data it is merged at the specified position W1048Q W1049Q If the pattern to be merged is non grouped repetition data it is merged to each pattern If the pattern does not fit the mask the mask is automatically adjusted W1050Q W1051Q 1 Select Merge from the File menu 2 Select the pattern to be merged W1052Q ...

Page 121: ...n a broken line Move the mask to the desired position for merging Click the mouse Move the mouse while pressing the shift key The mask moves horizontally and vertically W1053Q 4 If the position is acceptable click Yes When No is clicked repeat the steps from 3 W1054Q 5 The pattern is merged W1055Q ...

Page 122: ...file Save Saves the edited data over the current file The original data is deleted 1 Select Save from File menu or click 2 If the edited data is larger than the mask choose whether to carry out automatic masking or not W1056Q 3 If color etc has been is changed the pattern image appears W1057Q To cancel saving To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically ...

Page 123: ... menu 2 Select the directory to save the new file Enter a new file name W1058Q 3 Click Save 4 If the edited data is larger than the mask choose whether to carry out automatic masking or not W1059Q 5 If color etc has been is changed the pattern image appears W1057Q To cancel saving To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically ...

Page 124: ...ms can be checked No of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position 1 Select Design Information from Help menu or click 2 After checking click OK ...

Page 125: ...BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 33 Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Printing Data Prints data in editing 1 Select Print from File menu or click Specify the number of copies and other conditions Click OK ...

Page 126: ...5 34 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data ...

Page 127: ...apter 6 Embroidering The PC controls the machine operation as well as settings of the machine Note that the menu which appears on the screen depends on whether the power to the machine is turned on or off ...

Page 128: ...the embroidery data editor Embroidery Data Explorer Runs the embroidery data explorer Production Report Runs the production report Upgrade Interface Board page 6 7 Reset Interface Board page 6 7 Configuration menu Communication Port Sets the communication port between the PC and machine page 6 7 Language Changes display language page 6 8 When the Power to the Machine is On Machine menu Minimize Wi...

Page 129: ...ound page 6 11 Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop page 6 11 Hoop position fine adjustment Adjusts the view position of the embroidery hoop page 6 11 Needle Penetration Displays the position of needle penetration page 6 12 Thread Color Adjusts the color of the embroidery data to the thread spool page 6 13 Needle Bar and Speed Range Displays needle bar and speed range page 6 13 Grid Settin...

Page 130: ...mbroidery Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery page 6 34 Mending Sets details of mending page 6 35 Adjust Sets the adjusting value page 6 36 Driving shaft Set the startup speed of the main shaft page 6 37 Activate escape with pause Sets whether to feed the hoop during temporary stop of the needle bars to change colors page 6 37 Short stitch speed reduction Reduces...

Page 131: ...oom in specified range Fit to window Whole pattern Needle penetration Thread color Cancel embroidering Help About This Application Information Move pattern Step back step forward Home position Suspend embroidering Tool bar Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Status bar ...

Page 132: ...munication port Language Dealer engineers carries out version upgrading and resetting of the interface board Displaying the Tool Bar Shows hides the tool bar The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu There are two kinds of tool bars as follows Main Main menu items are displayed on this tool bar Step Back This tool bar appears during step back forward 1 Select Tool Bar from Vi...

Page 133: ... version of interface board program connected to PC This function is protected by a password A dealer engineer will use this function if required Reset Interface Board Resets the CPU on the interface board connected to PC to give the same effect as restart This function is protected by a password A dealer engineer will use this function if required Communication Port Sets communication port betwee...

Page 134: ...system language of PC Each respective language Displays the local language 1 Select Language from Configuration menu Tool menu when the power to machine is on 2 Select display language among Available Languages W1064Q When Each respective language is selected the list for Available Languages may not be displayed properly 3 Click OK 4 Exit and rerun the software Select display language among Availa...

Page 135: ...ows hides the status bar The status bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation Refer to page 6 7 Zoom In Enlarges the image to 125 1 Select Zoom In from Display menu or click Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks Before selecting After selecting W1065Q W1066Q Zoom Out Reduces the image to 80 1 Select Zoom Out from Display menu or click Repeats zooming of...

Page 136: ...he arrow pointer turns into 2 Drag and specify the range to zoom in with the mouse Before selecting After selecting W1065Q W1068Q Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area 1 Select Fit to Window from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1069Q W1065Q Whole Pattern Displays the whole pattern 1 Select Whole Pattern from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1065Q...

Page 137: ...uide in the hoop 1 Select Hoop from the View menu and put a check mark If the hoop is not displayed carry out the step to read the hoop For details refer to Load Hoop page 6 46 Before selecting After selecting W1073Q W1074Q Hoop position fine adjustment Adjusts the view position of embroidery hoop The position can be adjusted in the range of 20 mm in both the X and Y directions 1 Select Hoop posit...

Page 138: ...d in a displaced position W1075Q Before selecting After selecting W1076Q W1077Q Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle penetration positions are displayed Clicking also provides the same function 1 Select Needle Penetration from View menu and put the check mark Before selecting After selecting W1078Q W1079Q ...

Page 139: ...eck mark Display color of the image changes Before selecting After selecting W1071Q W1080Q Needle Bar and Speed Range Displays the needle bar and speed range 1 Select Needle Bar and Speed Range from View menu and put the check mark or click W1081Q Setting Needle Bar Needle bar allocation and display color can be changed on this screen W1082Q To display needle bar number and color To display embroi...

Page 140: ...the Color selection Refer to steps 1 and 2 Color sample supplied by a manufacturer Refer to steps 1 and 3 Color sample created by a user Refer to steps 1 and 3 Adjustment of an intermediate color from the color sample supplied by a manufacturer or naming and registration of a newly created color Refer to steps 1 to 7 The following screen is displayed when colors to be displayed are set to 256 in D...

Page 141: ...or selection screen W1018Q 3 When selecting a color from a color sample click maker name or User and double click Color W1019Q 4 When finely adjusting the selected color click Medium color Click User to crate a new color then click Addition W1020Q The needle bar number can be changed ...

Page 142: ...6 Click the color chart or enter values to create a new color and click OK W1022Q 7 Input the name of the color and click OK when User is selected in step 4 W1023Q Changing needle bar allocation 1 Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number W1084Q Drag here to adjust brightness Displays data of the selected color This thread spool has been dragged ...

Page 143: ...clicking changes the range by one level W1086Q Changing individual range 1 Double click the range display 2 Click a speed range for selection W1087Q 3 Click OK All ranges are reduced by one level All ranges are increased by one level Displays each thread bar range When S is shown it is under suspension Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence ...

Page 144: ...it The value for setting is 1 100 mm 0 1 10 inches for inch unit 1 Select Grid setting from the View menu W1088Q 2 Set the pitch Click the color to change the grid color For setting refer to steps 5 to 7 in page 6 16 W1089Q Background color Changes the background color of the data 1 Select Background color from the View menu W1090Q Click this to increase or decrease the value ...

Page 145: ...092Q Renaming Machine Rename the registered machine Up to 50 characters can be registered for a machine name 1 Select Rename Machine from Machine menu 2 Enter a new name W1093Q 3 Click OK If the message The entered name already exists appears enter another name Select an identifying color for the machine This color is shown on the title bar for a while when the arrow pointer is moved to the title ...

Page 146: ...tches The number of stitches in embroidery data No of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position 1 Select Design Information from Help menu or click 2 After checking click OK Setting Window Display Specifies the window that displays machin...

Page 147: ...is selected When Tile is selected W1096Q W1097Q Minimizing and Aligning Windows Windows on the screen can be minimized to the icon size and aligned Minimize Window Size 1 Select Minimize Window Size from Machine menu or click on the upper right corner of the screen W1098Q 2 The window is minimized W1099Q Click here ...

Page 148: ... figures are displayed at the right end of the title bar These buttons are used to change the window size If this button is clicked when running an ordinary software it is displayed on the task bar in the minimized size as a button If this button is clicked the window size changes to a medium size If this button is clicked the window changes to the full size of the desktop This button is used to e...

Page 149: ...o page 6 8 Copying Data to Other Machines When multiple machines are connected the embroidery data of a machine can be copied to another machine 1 Click the window of the machine displaying the copy source data W1102Q 2 Click W1103Q 3 Click and select the machine name of the destination W1104Q ...

Page 150: ...ation from Tool menu 2 Click and select the item for setting W1107Q When reading file Micro Stitch is eliminated is set to be deleted in default status checked 3 Click OK Upgrading the Machine Program Upgrades the programs at each part of the machine This function is protected by a password A dealer engineer will use this function if required Click here to the default setting ...

Page 151: ...menu are explained here Needle Bar Patterns are sewn by one needle 1 Select the Needle Same Needle from Settings menu 2 Click the needle number for selection W1108Q 3 Click OK The embroidering sequence appears at all specified needle points W1109Q Default setting equating the sewing order number and needle bar number 1 Select Needle Default value from Settings menu ...

Page 152: ...ick a speed range for selection W1110Q 3 Click OK The speed range appears at the specified areas W1111Q Pause Sets whether to stop the needle bars temporarily when changing all the needle bars Stopping all the needle bars temporarily 1 Select Pause Add all from Settings menu Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars 1 Select Pause Delete all from Settings menu ...

Page 153: ...red range W1112Q When a value exceeding the above ranges is entered it is automatically set to the min or max speed 3 Click OK Head Operation Suspend Sets the machine head for rest Setting at the machine head has priority When the HEAD switch at the machine head is set to ON and then to OFF the setting is canceled 1 Select Head Operation Suspend from Settings menu 2 Click the machine head that nee...

Page 154: ...e set only in the embroidering area surrounded by a red frame The hoop feed position can not be set in the upper side of the frame when Tubular is selected in Embroidery hoop and the frame is displayed on the screen 1 Select Hoop Feed Position from Settings menu 2 Click the point to feed the hoop W1114Q 3 The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position W1115Q Hood feed position ...

Page 155: ... area using the mouse for designation W1116Q The embroidery area is displayed in light blue Embroidery Hoop The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display The kind of the selectable frame varies according to settings at machine side The following selections are available Tubular All Flat All Border All Wide cap All Semi wide cap All Mini Flat All ...

Page 156: ...d embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type Make sure that the selection is correct The following shows the screen example with the frame selected W1118Q When Tubular ALL is selected W1119Q When Wide cap ALL is selected The image is displayed upside down The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less ...

Page 157: ...s follows For mm 0 100 mm The standard value is 15 mm For inch 0 3 9 inch The standard value is 0 6 inch Thread length 1 10 for all machines Sets the overall thread amount through the needle Value of 1 to 10 can be set The smaller the value is the shorter the length is Thread length after thread trimming Sets the overall thread amount through the needle Value of 1 to 10 can be set The smaller the ...

Page 158: ...1 100 The smaller the value is the higher the sensitivity is 1 Select Thread Breakage Sensor from Setting menu 2 Click the head you want to disable the sensor and remove the check mark W1125Q 3 Adjust the sensor sensitivity W1126Q 4 Click OK The sensor sensitivity for each needle bar is adjusted individually All sensor sensitivities for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously Set the lower thr...

Page 159: ...tivity value of the thread breakage sensor 1 Select Automatic Step Back from Settings menu 2 Enter the number of stitches for automatic step back W1127Q 3 Click OK Automatic Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage 1 Select Automatic Hoop Feed from Settings menu and put the check mark W1128Q Click here and the value decreases increases Click here to give additional step back for th...

Page 160: ... embroidery Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery 1 Select End of embroidery from Settings menu W1129Q 2 Click the checkbox to put a check mark when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery Click OK W1130Q ...

Page 161: ...s whether to stop or suspend the needle bar at the mending end position Raise the presser foot when clearing a thread trimming error Raises the presser foot when resetting the thread trimming error Stitches before mending Sets the number of stitches for stopping before mending The values for setting are 1 10 When the machine is stopped Selects how the trimming is made during stopping Insert lock s...

Page 162: ...y stitch back is long i e 40 to 50 mm or more when After the end of mending is set to Non stop Set When the machine is stopped to Trim lower theread only Adjust Adjustment value of the needle is set The adjustment value is set at the increment of 0 1 mm The setting range is 0 5 2 mm in X and Y directions 1 Select Adjust from Settings menu W1133Q 2 When setting is complete click OK W1134Q ...

Page 163: ...135Q 2 When the item selection is completed click OK W1137Q Activate escape with pause Sets whether to feed the hoop during temporary stop of the needle bars to change colors Select this function when embroidering applique 1 Select Activate escape with pause from Settings menu and check it W1136Q Click to put a check mark for speeding up at the loading Set the number of stitches for slow sewing at...

Page 164: ...ignated pitch The pitch can be designated between 0 0 and 2 0 mm in units of 0 1 mm The speed can be set between 400 rpm and the maximum speed of the current hoop in units of 10 rpm 1 Select Short stitch speed reduction from Settings menu W1138Q 2 Click Reducing speed to check it and click OK when items are set W1139Q ...

Page 165: ...rees for cap frame in units of 1 degree The smaller values are suitable for thick material and the larger ones are suitable for thin material 1 Select Thin Thick material from Settings menu W1140Q 2 Adjust the value by moving the slide bar control Click OK when it is set W1141Q The selected value is displayed Clicking this button will reset the value to the standard one 110 100 for cap frame ...

Page 166: ...types can be selected The selected outside shape is displayed on the screen Rectangle Octagon W1142Q W1143Q 1 Select the outside shape of Area trace from Settings menu and check it W1144Q Trace with needle No 1 Change the current needle bar to No 1 and start the area tracing 1 Select Trace with needle No 1 from Settings menu and check it W1145Q ...

Page 167: ... Back 0 Thread Breakage Sensor Sensitivity Not affected by the thread breakage sensor sensitivity Automatic Feed Hoop No Return to the start point Yes Mending Automatically rest breakage error Automatically reset the rotary hook thread entanglement error Raise the presser foot when resetting the thread trimming error Stop the machine at the mending end position Stitches before mending Trim during ...

Page 168: ...u W1146Q 2 Click OK Show Setting Shows the setting contents and defaults The following items are shown Embroidery area Enable inching Hoop movement after thread trimming Sensitivity Backward steps Automatic hoop feed Return to the stant point Activating speed up of driving shaft Slow stitch times ...

Page 169: ...BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 43 Chapter 6 Embroidering 1 Select Show Setting from Settings menu W1147Q 2 After checking check OK W1148Q ...

Page 170: ...4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting The set file has an extension of ecm 1 Select Load setting from Settings menu W1149Q 2 Select the folder and click Open W1150Q ...

Page 171: ... Embroidering Save Setting Saves the edit settings Save the setting files with an extension of ecm 1 Change the setting 2 Select Save setting from Settings menu W1151Q 3 Select the registration folder and put a file name W1152Q 4 Click Save ...

Page 172: ...frame SQUARE_FRAME24X24 ehp W0841Q SQUARE_FRAME40X43 ehp W1548Q SQUARE_FRAME45X23 ehp W0842Q SQUARE_FRAME45X27 ehp W0843Q SQUARE_FRAME45X32 ehp W0844Q Spider net frame SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B 1 ehp W0845Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B 1 ehp W0853Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T 1 ehp W0849Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME09T 1 ehp W0857Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME10B 1 ehp W0861Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME12T 1 ehp W0865Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B 1 ehp W0869Q S...

Page 173: ...ULAR_FRAME 13R ehp W0889Q TUBULAR_FRAME 16 ehp W0890Q TUBULAR_FRAME 19 ehp W0891Q TUBULAR_FRAME23X24 ehp W0892Q TUBULAR_FRAME23X43 ehp W0893Q TUBULAR_FRAME26X43 ehp W0894Q TUBULAR_FRAME30X28 ehp W1551Q TUBULAR_FRAME30X28P500 ehp W1552Q TUBULAR_FRAME30X30 ehp W0895Q TUBULAR_FRAME30X43 ehp W1553Q TUBULAR_FRAME40X43 ehp W1554Q Holder base frame HOLDER_BASE23X24 ehp W0899Q HOLDER_BASE23X43 ehp W0900Q ...

Page 174: ...0905Q TUBULAR_ROUND09 ehp W0906Q TUBULAR_ROUND12 ehp W0907Q TUBULAR_ROUND15 ehp W0908Q TUBULAR_ROUND18 ehp W0909Q TUBULAR_ROUND24X24 ehp W0910Q TUBULAR_ROUND24X30 ehp W0911Q TUBULAR_ROUND32X45 ehp W0913Q Cap frame semi wide frame CAP_FRAME_SEMI_WIDE ehp W0915Q Cap frame wide frame CAP_FRAME_WIDE ehp W0916Q ...

Page 175: ...BE 1204B BC BE 1204C BC BE 1206B BC 6 49 Chapter 6 Embroidering 1 Select Load hoop from Settings menu W1153Q 2 Select the folder and click Open W1154Q ...

Page 176: ...rt position To run the embroidery data explorer To run the embroidery data editor To copy the current data to other linked machines To start embroidering To suspend embroidering To display the speed and the range To display the overall number of stitches and the current number of stitches The progress of embroidering is displayed on a bar chart To display the name of the embroidering data To displ...

Page 177: ...ess the button Embroidering starts Embroidery data appears in gray indicating the embroidering status W1156Q Pause 1 Click Canceling 1 Press the button while pressing the button on the machine operation panel 2 Click 3 The check screen appears Click Yes to cancel W1157Q ...

Page 178: ...6 52 BE 1204B BC BE 1204C BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position 1 Select Home Position from Operation menu or click ...

Page 179: ...ward back mode The special tool bar appears in the step forward back mode W1158Q Entering in the Step forward Step back Mode 1 Click to stop embroidering 2 Select Step F B from the Operation menu or click A cross appears on the screen The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines Current needle position W1159Q W1160Q Tool bar for step back step forward ...

Page 180: ...ode is canceled W1160Q Setting Step forward Back Distance or Timing Select step forward back distance or timing The functions of icons are as follows W0926Q Moves forward backward by 1 stitch Moves forward backward by 10 stitches Moves forward backward by 100 stitches Moves to the next previous color change Moves to the next previous feed 1 Click the icon to select the desired function ...

Page 181: ...ecified distance Click this to stop after clicking or Moves forward by the specified distance Moves forward by the specified distance continuously Click to stop movement This is selected for repeating patterns The machine goes to the start position of the next pattern Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point Selection of movement to the start position The needle moves as follows W...

Page 182: ...el length from the embroidery start point 1 Click 2 Input the number of stitches to start embroidery Click OK W1167Q Resuming Embroidering 1 Click in the tool bar The cross disappears The embroidery status at the step forward backward position of the stitches is displayed Forward Backward W1168Q W1169Q 2 Click It is ready to resume embroidering and Hoop appears at the machine display window 3 Pres...

Page 183: ...hanges the position of embroidery data Movement is allowed only in the embroidering area within the red frame 1 Select Move Embroidery Position from Operation menu or click W1170Q 2 The pointer turns into Drag the embroidery data The mouse arrow becomes while dragging W1171Q Embroidering area ...

Page 184: ...8 BE 1204B BC BE 1204C BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position 1 Select Move Pattern from Operation menu W1172Q 2 The pattern is moved W1173Q ...

Page 185: ...data over the current file The original data is deleted 1 Select Save from File menu or click 2 If color etc has been is changed the pattern image appears W0744Q Save As Renames and saves the edited data as a new file 1 Select Save as from File menu 2 Select the directory to save the new file Enter a new file name W1174Q 3 Click Save 4 If color etc has been is changed the pattern image appears W07...

Page 186: ...C Chapter 6 Embroidering Test Carries out sensor information check actuator operation test test for main shaft rotation etc for machine maintenance This function is protected by a password A dealer engineer will use this function if required ...

Page 187: ...mbroidery data Data transfer to the machine controller is not allowed Embroidery data editor Allows editing of embroidery data Production report Allows display and print out of production data etc 1 Select Embroidery Data Explorer independently or Embroidery Data Editor independently from Tool menu W1175Q Selecting Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start Input the number of needle bars Input the num...

Page 188: ...6 62 BE 1204B BC BE 1204C BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Embroidering ...

Page 189: ...Chapter 7 Operation of Machine ...

Page 190: ... data screen is displayed When turning the power off and back it on again wait for at least 10 seconds 1 2 Preparation for Embroidering 1 Select embroidering data while the machine is in the waiting state for an embroidering data selection and transmit required data by pressing the icon 2 The READY lamp lights up and the machine is placed in the waiting state 3 Pressing determine a position to sta...

Page 191: ...chine W1269Q When the emergency stop switch is pressed all power except that for the fluorescent lamp is turned off 2 3 Resetting Emergency Stop W1265Q W1266Q When turning the emergency stop switch in the direction of the arrow illustrated on the switch the knob of the switch pops up and emergency stop is reset Press the power switch to turn on the power again Stop switch Power switch Emergency st...

Page 192: ...eration of Machine 3 Permission for Hoop Movement W1374Q When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop HOOP is displayed while blinking on the operation panel Press and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position ...

Page 193: ... 3 Press the switch or press the STEP BACK FWD switch at machine head in order to reset the alarm 4 Return the hoop to a position where thread breakage occurred by pressing the STEP BACK switch or W1271Q When the switch is pressed for 5 stitches or more the machine continues operation without holding the switch To stop the machine press the switch to the opposite side 5 Press the switch on the ope...

Page 194: ...procedure 1 In case of an error such as thread breakage the thread tension stand lamp blinks red and the sewing will be stopped The other thread tension stand lamps with other heads illuminate green 2 The head with the error will restart sewing from specified position Heads with no thread breakage are suspended during that period 3 When the stitches reach the position of the thread breakage all th...

Page 195: ...mending will be set ON To turn OFF the mending flip up the thread tension stand switch again to turn off the lamp W1259Q 2 Bring back the needle position by pressing or The section between the brought back position and the suspended position will be the subject to the mending Case of Mending usage W1275Q W1276Q 1 Disable MENDING function of No 3 at the standby position A This position should be th...

Page 196: ... can be used for preventing the thread from slipping from the needle at the start of embroidering Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time Doing so may cause damage to the machine ...

Page 197: ...a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally to the current needle position In order to ease material attachment while operation is suspended the hoop can be moved to the feed position at any time by the hoop feed switch The hoop can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished Refer to Automatic Hoop Feed on Page 6 33 for details 1 Press ...

Page 198: ... embroidering area where the pattern is set at the nearest position After finishing the movement inside the area by this function execute external tracing Then check that the needle and the presser foot do not interfere with the hoop before starting embroidering If the pattern is not held in the embroidering area as shown below the hoop cannot move into the area Enlarge the embroidering area on th...

Page 199: ...BE 1206B BC 7 11 Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8 Jog Switches 8 1 Hoop Movement to Start Position W1282Q The hoop can be moved by pressing before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily ...

Page 200: ...nd sewing is started the pattern may be embroidered in a different position Be sure to use the inching mode appropriately W1375Q W1376Q W1282Q 1 Press while pressing and AJST is displayed 2 Press to forcibly change the hoop JOG is displayed 3 Press and press the The hoop moves to the direction of the pressed switch Note that the forcible hoop movement will produce deviation of embroidering by the ...

Page 201: ... 8 Creating Production Report Records and controls the machine operation The production report can be created based on this data Detailed information of production report allows efficient embroidering control ...

Page 202: ...s detail data page 8 5 Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Displays the thread breakage information for each machine needle page 8 6 Thread Breakage information in pattern Displays the thread breakage information for each pattern page 8 7 Output information Displays the production output of each machine page 8 8 Total output information Displays the total production output page 8 10 Display ...

Page 203: ...duction Report Description of Screen W1177Q Status bar Save as CSV Detailed Data Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Output Total Output Display graph Display text Copy Print About This Application Help Open report file ...

Page 204: ...iciency of the selected machine Total output information Displays production output or efficiency of multiple machines Items to be displayed in each report can be set For details refer to Setting Display Items page 8 12 1 Select the desired report from View menu or on the tool bar 2 Select Open from File menu or click 3 Select the applicable machine W1178Q 4 Click OK 5 Specify the period to read F...

Page 205: ...tches are indicated This is also recorded when embroidering was started after the power was turned off and back on Embroidering started Embroidering was started Embroidering completed Embroidering was completed Embroidering canceled Embroidering was canceled The information on the pattern is deleted from the record Color change The needle bar number and the number of stitches after color change ar...

Page 206: ... the needle bar during the specified period Thread breakage rate Thread breakage rate per 10 000 stitches 10000 x No of times thread is trimmed No of stitches Total Total for all the heads or all the needle bars Needle bar with frequent thread breakage occurrence Three needle bars that have thread breakage frequently in the decreasing order of frequency The items marked with can be shown or hidden...

Page 207: ...mber where a thread breakage occurred Needle bar no Needle bar number where a thread breakage occurred n th stitch The ordinal number of the stitch when a thread breakage occurred Speed range Speed range that was effective when a thread breakage occurred The items marked with can be shown or hidden on the Setting items to be displayed screen Display in text W1181Q Display in graph The number of th...

Page 208: ...by repeating embroidering No of stitches in pattern X No of times embroidered No of colors in pattern Number of colors in the pattern No of times embroidered Number of embroidering repeated No of workpieces embroidered Number of finished sheets by one embroidering cycle Total no of heads which are stopped Total number of the heads at rest for one embroidering cycle Embroidering time Time from embr...

Page 209: ...r Stoppage due to thread breakage Frequency and total time stopped by thread breakage Error Frequency and total time stopped by errors Display in text W1183Q Display in graph The output information is displayed with the graph Displayed here is the screen of embroidering efficiency W1184Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time etc with the graph ...

Page 210: ...st for one embroidering cycle Embroidering time Time from embroidering start to the end for the pattern Actual embroidering time Actual embroidering time excluding the stop time by thread breakage suspension and errors from the embroidering time Actual embroidering speed Average embroidering speed in the actual embroidering time the number of stitches per minute Total stitches actual embroidering ...

Page 211: ...Creating Production Report Display in graph The total output information is displayed with the graph Displayed here is the screen of the number of embroidered cloths W1186Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time etc with the graph ...

Page 212: ...age for each needle bar Thread Breakage information in Pattern Items related to thread breakage for each pattern Output information Items related to output information Total output information Item related to total output information Recess time setting Items not included in the efficiency calculation for output information and total output information 1 Select Items to be displayed from Settings ...

Page 213: ...sign Transfer time of embroidery data Color change Time of color change Stoppage due to thread breakage Time of thread breakage Restart Time of resuming embroidering after suspension Stop after pressing button Time when the emergency stop button was pressed Suspended Error Time when an error has occurred Sub items to be displayed Displays the following for each item in main display items Head no H...

Page 214: ...g for each item in main display items Total Total of the item for each head and each needle Needle Bar with frequent thread breakage occurrences Data of three needles that have caused thread breakage most frequently Thread Breakage Information in Pattern W1190Q Head no where thread breakage occurred Head number that has caused thread breakage Needle bar no where thread breakage occurred Needle num...

Page 215: ...ing Embroidering efficiency Actual embroidery time Embroidering time Interrupted Actual embroidery time Embroidering time in Reason for stoppage Event that caused a stop No of colors in pattern Number of colors in pattern No of workpieces embroidered Number of sheets embroidered Average embroidering speed Number of total stitches Actual embroidery time number of stitches for 1 minute in embroideri...

Page 216: ... time Embroidering time Interrupted Actual embroidery time Embroidering time in Reason for stoppage Event that caused a stop No of colors in pattern Number of colors in pattern No of workpieces embroidered Number of sheets embroidered Average embroidering speed Number of total stitches Actual embroidery time number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering Reason for stoppage Items for selection ap...

Page 217: ...is time is displayed on the Output report as Time Excluded W1193Q Target machine Click and select the applicable machine for calculation Total recess time Set the time not to be included in the day to day calculation during the designated period Total maintenance time Set the time not to be included in the calculation throughout the period ...

Page 218: ...r click 2 The file name Untitled csv automatically appears To change the name change Untitled 3 Select the directory to be saved and click Save W1194Q What is CSV format CSV Comma Separated Value format means a type of file formats used for PC Data in each item is divided by commas and recorded as a text file This format is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software The extension...

Page 219: ... from a printer Page Setup Printing method is set as required 1 Select Page setup from the File menu Setting screen is displayed W1195Q Print 1 Select Print from File menu or click Set the number of sheets and click OK The sample image is displayed Set the printer Set the margin Set the paper direction Set the paper size ...

Page 220: ... other word processing software 1 Select Select All from Edit menu or drag and select the area to be copied W1196Q When dragging for selection W1197Q When selecting Select All 2 Select Copy from Edit menu or click 3 The area is copied as text data Start a word processing software and select Paste from Edit menu Copied data is saved until another data is copied or cut ...

Page 221: ...Chapter 9 Maintenance ...

Page 222: ... dirt with a soft dry cloth If necessary clean with the detergent soaked cloth then wipe off the detergent with a cloth dampened with hot water Never use benzene or thinner for cleaning the machine 1 Cleaning 1 1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook W1288Q Clean rotary hooks daily using the brush provided at the time of lubrication If a rotary hook is too dirty cleaning with a compressor compre...

Page 223: ...ance 1 2 Cleaning of Needle Plate W1290Q Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage Clean them once a month Remove broken threads from this section ...

Page 224: ...he dropper If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain the recommended oil to use is Exxon Mobil Essotex SM10 VG10 Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained Be sure to wipe off excessive oils with waste cloth etc 2 1 Head Supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply hole of the lower cover daily W1221Q Lubricate the felt on the top surface of the hea...

Page 225: ...BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 9 5 Chapter 9 Maintenance 2 2 Lower shaft Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month W1292Q Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months W1293Q ...

Page 226: ...ibutor or refer it to trained experts 3 1 Cam grooves Supply grease to cam grooves two positions once a month 1 Remove the head cover W1294Q 2 Move the needle bar case to the needle bar No 12 position 3 Unscrew the lower flat screw 2 fixing the head front cover L 1 and loosen the upper fixing screw 3 Remove the head front cover L 1 W1295Q 4 Unscrew the two adjusting bolts 4 and detach the jump par...

Page 227: ...p part 6 but just touches it W1298Q 8 Attach the head cover front L 1 Apply seal adhesive equivalent of Three Bond 1215 to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover 9 Move the needle bar case to the needle bar No 1 position 10 Unscrew the 2 fixing screws 8 fixing the head front cover R 9 and remove the head front cover R 9 W1299Q 11 Grease all the cam grooves of the thread take up ...

Page 228: ...lat head screws fixing the bed cover B and remove the bed cover B 2 Grease the lower gear W1301Q 3 Attach the bed cover B 3 3 Driving shaft Supply grease to the driving shaft every three months 1 Unscrew four screws fixing the table cover L and remove the table cover L 2 Grease the intermediate gear W1397Q 3 Attach the table cover L ...

Page 229: ...3 4 Needle bar flip up mechanism Supply grease to the needle bar flip up mechanism every three months 1 Unscrew three screws fixing the head cover R and remove the head cover R 2 Grease all the cam grooves and two gears W1398Q 3 Attach the head cover R ...

Page 230: ...ve the X feed covers R 2 and L 3 For four head models just remove the X feed cover R 2 only 2 Unscrew the screw 4 and remove the table covers R 5 and L 6 3 Unscrew the screw 7 and remove the Y feed covers R front 8 R rear 9 L front 10 and L rear 11 4 Grease the X feed linear guide parts 2 positions and Y feed linear guide parts 2 positions and slide those parts to spread the grease 5 Assemble all ...

Page 231: ...Chapter 10 Adjustment ...

Page 232: ...ting adjustment Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries Adjustment Maintenance and inspection of the machine should be conducted only by trained engineers 1 Adjusting Needle Bar Height W1304Q W1305Q W1306Q W1296Q W1307Q 5 6 4 1 5 6 4 3 2 11 3mm Tighten the bolt 6 so that the clearance can be even Do no...

Page 233: ...uide bracket set screw 2 securely When tightening the needle bar clamp set screw 2 the hole in the needle bar guide should face the front 3 Set the needle bar at the highest position where the arrow plate and the N U mark are aligned Lightly press the top dead center stopper 4 toward the cushion rubber 5 and tighten Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper 6 while pressing down the needle bar ...

Page 234: ...er 10 Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge W1304Q W1306Q W1296Q W1308Q W1307Q 5 6 4 1 7 8 6 3 2 Tighten the bolt 8 so that the clearance can be even Do not hit this section 9 9 2 7 8 11 3 mm Cutting section Cutting section ...

Page 235: ... dead center gauge should be set in or removed from the rotary hook with its cutting section facing upward 4 Tighten the screw 5 of the needle bar clamp 4 securely 5 Set the needle bar at the highest position where the arrow plate and the N U mark are aligned Lightly press the top dead center stopper 6 toward the cushion rubber 7 and tighten Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper 8 while pre...

Page 236: ...et at the position where the arrow plate aligns with N H mark 200 û higher by 1 7 mm than the needle bar lowest point 180 û Perform this after the height adjustment of the needle bar 5 Turn the rotary hook manually until the point of rotary hook 5 turns up 6 Loosen the screw 6 of the rotary hook cutting section and adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook to be within 0 1 to 0 3...

Page 237: ...en the screw 6 8 Check with needle bars of No 2 to No 12 if the clearance between each needle and the rotary hook is within 0 1 to 0 3 mm If there are any needles with clearances out of the range above adjust them again to get proper clearances 9 Fully tighten the screw 6 ...

Page 238: ...just the presser foot 1 until it comes above the cloth top surface when it is at the alignment position where the arrow plate and the N H mark 200 are aligned When the presser feet have been adjusted in height check that each needle lowers to the center of the presser foot hole 4 Adjust the arrow plate to align with 100 degrees and then change colors Adjust the needle bar No 2 No 12 similarly 1 2 ...

Page 239: ... of upper thread hook 2 as to needle bars No 1 and No 2 loosen four screws 3 and move thread nipper assy 4 in the direction of the arrow for adjustment At adjustment make it sure that no interference will occur when pressure foot 5 is recessed to the feed position 100 º 2 After the above steps are complete move thread hook 2 to check its smooth movement 1 2 Back and forth 3 4 5 Up and down ...

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Page 241: ...Chapter 11 Error code list ...

Page 242: ...the needle bar case is traveling This is not usually displayed E 09 X axis home position detection error Turn the power off and on once If the same error occurs again the X axis mechanism is faulty E 0A Thread breaking error After passing through the thread press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side E 0B Stop or emergency stop during sewing This is not usually displayed E 0C Lo...

Page 243: ... pressed when the machine is stopped during mask tracing Press the key to continue tracing E 1D The machine stops while the needle is moving between patterns during repeat sewing This is displayed when the stop switch is pressed while the hoop is moving Press the to move the hoop again It is necessary to press the again to start sewing Errors E 1C and E 1D are not displayed due to mechanical probl...

Page 244: ... faulty E 47 Failed in the communication with I F CPU Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the main PCB is faulty E 48 The main shaft rotated the opposite way Turn OFF the power and check if the sensors of the encoder A and B are connected correctly not mixed up each other If those connections are correct then check if the pin connections of...

Page 245: ...3 Embroidering data buffer empty Check the connection of the communication cable of the panel If the cable is connected correctly press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side If the cable is disconnected turn off the power and connect the cable E C4 Presser foot down error E C5 Measured voltage value could not be received form the lower shaft motor CPU E C6 Voltage value could no...

Page 246: ...E1 X axis pulse motor overcurrent stop E E2 Y axis pulse motor overcurrent stop Turn OFF the power and ON once If the same error occurs again the pulse motor or the drive PCB is faulty E E3 Cooling fan motor stop A Press R Turn OFF the power and check the fan harness Turn OFF the power again If the same error occurs again the fan or the power PCB is faultly E E4 Lower shaft communication error E E...

Page 247: ...ror code list Code Error Measures E F8 PRE code error E F9 No applicable command E FA Interface receive data check sum error E FB Send time up error E FF No status is returned from spindle lower shaft motor or CPU This is not usually displayed ...

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Page 249: ...bleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine check and correct as described in the table If the trouble cannot be corrected turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions ...

Page 250: ...he thread come out from the bobbin case smoothly Needle presser foot interference with embroidery hoop Is the embroidery hoop too small Check the size and needle start position in the sewing data Needle breakage Is the needle attached correctly direction height etc Is the needle bent Is the rotary hook attached correctly Is the timing set correctly Is there any backlash with the needle bar case ba...

Page 251: ...en the hexagon socket head cap screw of the thread take up operating lever and adjust the take up movable range Tighten it securely afterwards Are the needle bar clamp and the top dead center stopper positioned correctly Check these points once again Stitches cannot be made Is the needle attached properly Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct Thread take up Thread take up cover Bolt ...

Page 252: ... connectors Isn t the fuse on the side of the control box blown Is the fuse on the PCB in the control box blown Replace the fuse with a new one If the fuse is blown again something is faulty Check to see if the wiring is correct Replace the control box with a new one An overtravel error occurs Is the frame within the cap frame area Move the frame within the cap frame area and turn on the power Che...

Page 253: ...reakage sensor pulley corresponding to each needle bar of the head with which this error occurs while switching the needle bar from number 1 in ascending order and check to see that the red LED on the head blinks If there is no problem lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller The standard value is 0 Check connection from the thread breakage sensor PCB to the thread ten...

Page 254: ...n out Wiper out error occurs Does the wiper on the error head remain projected If the wiper is tangled with a thread remove it If the wiper does not return smoothly adjust it Enter the solenoid test mode and operate the wiper motor Check the icon on the panel If the icon is not reversed white check to see if connection from the wiper sensor to the head PCB is proper Replace the wiper sensor with a...

Page 255: ... calibrate the voltage in the test mode Check to see the connection of connector P2 of the power supply PCB to connector P10 of the power supply PCB in the control box is proper Is the power supply abnormally low because a machine with a large capacity compressor and the like is used Change the power to the other system Use a stabilizer Replace the power PCB with a new one Replace the main PCB wit...

Page 256: ...en though the machine power is turned on Is the cable to the machine and the interface board correctly connected Is the interface board attached properly Refer to Page 2 12 Is the correct COM port selected Refer to Page 6 7 The screen changes when the mouse is not operated for a while The screen saver is preset Invalidate this function on the control panel screen Do not validate the power saving f...

Page 257: ...Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment ...

Page 258: ...Mount the thread winder assembly set 3 on the thread winder stay 1 with the tightening screw 11 3 Mount the thread guide 4 with the drilling bolt set 6 20 14 and nut 6 13 4 Mount the spool shaft B 5 and pan 6 spool mat 7 and spool cushion 8 with nut 5 15 and spring washer 16 5 Insert the thread winder harness 9 in the 2P No 6 connectors on the rear of the control box 1 3 14 4 8 7 5 6 16 15 10 13 9...

Page 259: ...d guide 3 right and left for adjustment In order to wind more threads around the bobbin loosen the thread 6 and move the bobbin hold 4 6 After winding is finished pull out the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft and trim the thread using the thread trimmer 7 If the thread is wound too tight and comes off from the tension disk loosen the knob 8 If the thread is too loose tighten the knob 8 If the c...

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