BES-962BC BES-1262BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
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Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.
2 Notes on safety DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Environmental requirements Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as high-frequency welders. Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation.
CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor before use the machine so that it will not move. The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing. Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result.
3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels 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 Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc. CAUTION Moving parts may cause injury. Operate with safety devices. turn off main switch before changing needle, cleaning etc.
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Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of models This manual explains two models: - BES-962BC (9 needles) - BES-1262BC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BES-1262BC.
Chapter 9 Maintenance Describes appropriate maintenance of the machine. Chapter 10 Adjustment Explains how to adjust the needles. Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available.
Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................ 1 Procedure of Reading This Manual ........................................................... 6 Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications ........................................................................................ 16 2. Software ................................................................................................. 17 2-1 Necessary Systems ...............
Register the Machine Name .............................................................................. 64 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ........................................................................... 64 Start Embroidering ............................................................................................ 65 Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Functions (Command Reference) ............................................................ 68 Description of Screen ...........
Trim and pause ............................................................................................... 100 Microstitch ....................................................................................................... 101 Needle Bar and Speed Range ........................................................................ 101 Thread Color ................................................................................................... 105 Tool bar ...............................................
Upgrading the Version of Interface Board ....................................................... 131 Reset Interface Board ..................................................................................... 131 Communication Port ........................................................................................ 131 Language ........................................................................................................ 132 Settings after Turning Power On ....................................
End of embroidery ........................................................................................... 160 Mending .......................................................................................................... 161 Adjust .............................................................................................................. 162 Activating speed up of driving shaft ................................................................ 163 Activate escape with pause ........................
5. Jog Embroidering ............................................................................... 196 6. Hoop Feed Position ............................................................................ 196 7. Area Check .......................................................................................... 197 7-1 External Tracing ........................................................................................ 197 7-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area ..............................................
3. Greasing ............................................................................................... 226 3-1 Head ......................................................................................................... 226 3-2 Feed Guide Section .................................................................................. 230 Chapter 10 Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height .............................................................. 232 2. Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook .............
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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2. Software 2-1 Necessary Systems The following systems are needed for installing the software. • Personal computer with a CPU of Intel Pentium 133 MHz or above (150 MHz or above is recommended.) • Memory of 16 MB or above (32 MB or above is recommended.) • Free space of 100 MB or above in the hard disk • 3.5 floppy disk drive • CD-ROM drive • Video card of 1024 x 768 resolution in 256 colors (1280 x 1024 in 65000 colors is recommended.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Relationship among Programs When the software is started, the program (1) for actuating the machine starts first. Next, embroidery data is called by the program (2). Use the program (3), when required, for editing and embroidering. The embroidery data is totaled by the program (4). The programs (2), (3), and (4) can be started from the menu of the program (1). Each program can also be started independently.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Basic Operation of Software This section explains the basics of using the software. It covers only the operating procedures that are commonly used for the software. If there are any special operating procedures inherent to a program, they are explained in each section. How to Use the Mouse 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.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Double-click Press 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. Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Components Names of major components on the screen of the machine controller are described below: Menu Tool bar Upward movement Dimmed icons cannot be used unless an appropriate item is selected. Scroll bar Downward movement Leftward movement Status bar Rightward movement Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving relative commands. Commands are divided in groups and stored in each menu.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Selection of Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving a command. A command can be given by the mouse as described below: 1. Move the arrow pointer to a menu name and click there. 2. A list of commands is displayed. Click the required command. Dimmed commands cannot be used unless an appropriate item is selected. Commands with a have sub menus. mark The check mark (✓) indicates that the command is selected.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-6. Handling of floppy disk Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area. Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer. Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature. Do not use floppy disks under high humidity. 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.
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data 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. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data.
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Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. Installation DANGER Embroidery machines should be installed only by trained engineers. Electric wiring should be laid by your distributor or electric experts. The sewing machine weighs more than 720 kg. The installation should be carried out by a lift or a crane. 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.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine When using a crane Rope L-shaped steel Rectangular bar Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the machine steel frame. Loop four ropes around the bars and lift the machine. Note) When lifting the machine, make sure that the ropes do not contact the machine table or the tension plate.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-2 Installation of Machine 1. Place an adjustment bolt base r, a rubber cushion 10 e (provided with the machine), and PE sheet w under each of four adjustment bolts M20 q. The adjustment bolt base must be on the rubber cushion. t q r e w 2. Fit four adjustment bolts M20 q into the conical dents of adjustment bolt bases r, and adjust the embroidery machine in height.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case BES-962BC w q y u e o i r t 1. Loosen the bolt q and set screw o, and move the needle case w to the left. 2. Press the change bracket collar r against the change case base e on the light, while pressing the change bracket collar t against the change case base y on the left, and tighten the bolt q and set screw !0. Check that needles at needle bar No.1 and 9 are inserted into the needle plate holes smoothly.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1262BC Bridge r Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B q t o q y o u i e w 1. Remove 3 pieces of fixing screw q, loosen 2 pieces of screw w and remove the color change cover e. 2. Remove the bolts r and detach the fixing bracket for transportation from the bridge and the connecting shaft. 3. Loosen the bolts t and set screw !0, and move the needle bar case y left side. 4.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-4 Mounting of Table Preparation for mounting the F table q r q w e e w 1. Tentatively mount the F table guides UN q and L w on both sides of the legs using two bolts each. 2. Tentatively mount three F table supports F e on the leg front using two bolts each. 3. Tentatively mount eight F table stoppers r on the rear legs using two bolts each. Notes) • The steps 1 and 3 are required only when the F table set is purchased separately from the machine.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with tubular square hoop (middle position) t Pin u e w q r Lower by 1 mm y 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of F table parts R q, M (2 pcs) w, and L e from the back. 2. Mount the F table parts from L e in order. Insert the bent part (lower) of F table guide UN r into the guide. Insert the F table rear pin into the hole of F table stopper N t. 3.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with cap frame (lower position) y t u r e w y q r Note) If the F table is kept at the height adjusted for embroidering with tubular square hoop, the cap frame may interfere with the table. Lower the table by one level in this instance. 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of F table parts R q, M (2 pcs) w, and L e from the back. 2. Mount the F table parts from L e in order.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position) t u w q e Pin i r i y 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of F table parts R q, M (2 pcs) w, and L e from the back. 2. Mount the F table parts from L e in order. Insert the bent part (upper) of F table guide UN r into the guide. Insert the F table rear pin into the hole of leg cover t. 3.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-962BC e r Front Thread guide C w Thread guide B Thread guide A t q 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the four screws r. Notes) • When mounting, use one flat washer t below the thread guide support bar w.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1262BC e r Front Thread guide C w Thread guide B Thread guide A t q 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the four screws r. Notes) • When mounting, use one flat washer t below the thread guide support bar w. • Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C).
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition. CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets) Interface board (1st machine) RC cable IF cable Control box (2nd machine) 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 (3rd machine) (4th machine) Terminator (Be sure to attach a terminator.) 1. Turn off the power switch. 2.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4. Connect the interface board female connector and the control box connector SBUS1 of the first machine using an IF cable. (Terminator) 5. Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the first machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the second machine using an IF cable. 6. Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the second machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the third machine using an IF cable. 7.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-8 Connection of Power Supply Uninterruptive power supply This unit is for protecting a personal computer from commercial power interruption, voltage drop, and external noise. Use of an uninterruptive power supply is strongly recommended. Uninterruptive power supply unit Note) This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-9 Installation of Software Use an attached CD-R for installing software. If a personal computer with no CD-R drive unit is used, connect a drive unit to the computer. 1. Set the CD-R for installation. Setting the CD-R starts the installation program automatically. 2. Select the language and click "Next". Note) When the software has already been installed, the following message appears.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Preparation for Embroidering CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting preparation. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. 3-1 Upper Threading BES-962BC q Needle Bar No.3,6,9 wThread guide tension disc No.2,5,8 eThread breakage pulley rUpper thread guide (upper) No.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the 2nd pretension. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley e. 4. Pass the thread through the hole of upper thread guide(upper) r. Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary tension disc and place it on the spring. 5.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar. Pass the thread from the back to the front hole. The cotton stand (top view) Pass a thread in the order indicated in the figure. Front 2. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the pretension. Push up the thread guide tension disc w with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole. 3.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. Removing bobbin case 1. Open the rotary hook cover B q. w 2. Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin case. 3. Close the knob and take out the bobbin e. q e Replacing bobbin 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.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching bobbin case 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. w 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. q 3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle Removing needle Loosen the set screw q and remove the needle q. Attaching needle q With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the needle bar. Tighten the set screw q firmly.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Tubular square hoop r e w q y u t q 1. Insert the fixing pins of the tubular round arms R q and L w into the notches of the X-axis feed frame e. Slide the arm to the right and left and lower the fixing lever r to fix them. 2. Set the right and left fixtures of the tubular square hoop t while sliding them under the flat spring y upward.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • By changing the tubular round arm mounting width, various sizes can be set. Note) Change the width, referring to the pin position. 360mm 400mm 600mm 500mm Note) If two pins cannot be inserted, remove one. • If a tubular round arm has a backlash: Follow these steps for adjustment: 1. Move the end of the tubular round arm to the left. Screw q Tubular round arm support 2.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • If tubular round arms are not in a horizontal position: Follow these steps for adjustment: w If the tubular round arms cannot be set in a horizontal position (inclined) because of the weight of fabrics, make an adjustment using roller spacers in the following steps. (Four roller spacers are inserted before shipment.) q r 1. Loosen bolts w of X roller base q and remove roller spacers e. e 2.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Holder base (optional) o y i t y u w !2 q,e !0 Felt !1 Table o 1mm q 1mm i r !3 w Do not remove these screws. e !3 Attaching the holder base frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "2-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 32) for details.) 2. Insert the frame connecting plate F r into the holder base frame LN q, holder base frame CN w, and holder base frame RN e, using bolts and washers. 3. Remove four bolts y from the front of X-feed frame t.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 6. Check that the clearance between the Y-axis cover !1 and the mounted holder base frames LN q and RN e is even when viewed from the right and left sides. [Adjustment] Loosen the right and left bolts of the F table guide UN !2 and move it in the direction of arrow for adjustment. 7. Tighten each bolt securely after adjustment is finished. 8. If removing a holder base frame for frame replacement, etc., remove screw !3.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 550 mm, mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w using the thumb bolts r.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Sash frame (optional) w q q e r t y e r t y e e Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "2-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 32) for details.) 2. Mount two vertical sash frames q on the holder base frames L and R, and two horizontal sash frames w on the X-axis feed frame e and the holder base frame C r, using the screws. 3. Set the material.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1.3N * Correct adjustment Upper stitch width Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to the back of the material and that the lower stitch width will be about 1/3 of the upper stitch width.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w. 3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar e and turn it. Lower thread tension The standard tension of the lower thread is 0.15~ 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.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Chapter 3 Embroidering 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.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel START Starts embroidering. Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch. Restarts embroidering after a suspension. STOP Cancels errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down switch and press Suspends embroidering. Trims thread during suspension. 58 BES-962BC • BES-1262BC STOP switch.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Checks the embroidering area. Exits from embroidering mode. Press this switch while holding down simultaneously to stop embroidering. STOP switch Moves the hoop automatically when embroidering position is out of the embroidering area. Sets the machine to the inching mode when this switch is pressed during suspension. Moves the hoop to software-set position. When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to the previous position. Moves the needle bar.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads BES-962BC BES-1262BC Between head No.1 and No.2 Between head No.3 and No.4 Between head No.5 and No.6 Start switch Stop switch Stop switch Between head No.2 and No.3 Between head No.4 and No.5 Start switch Stop switch Stops embroidering operation. When embroidering is stopped, Refer to "Resetting Machine Stop" ( page 191) to stop flashing. flashes. Start switch Starts embroidering.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures THREAD SENSOR lamp When red light is on, thread breakage sensor is functioning. When the light is off, the sensor is not effective. When the embroidery machine stops due to thread breakage, the lamp flashes. HEAD switch When it is set to ON, needle bar on the head moves for embroidering. When it is set to OFF, the needle bar does not move for embroidering. MENDING lamp This lamp lights up when the embroidery machine is in the mending mode.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run PC. Run software ( page 63). Turn on the machine power. ( page 63). Register the machine name for initial start-up ( Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer ( page 64). page 64). "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" ( page 67) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" ( Click of the machine controller. Press Press 62 on the operation panel.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Run the Software 1. Select [Program] - [Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up. Turn on the Machine Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. 2. Reset the emergency stop button. 3. Turn on the power switch. 4. The computer screen changes when the machine is turned on.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Register the Machine Name Enter the machine name if the software is run for the first time or when a new machine is connected. 1. Enter a machine 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 bar of a machine window. 2. Click [OK]. Retrieve the Embroidery Data 1. Click . The embroidery data explorer starts up. 2.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering 1. Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. 2. Press 3. Press to check the embroidering area. START to start embroidering.
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Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Functions (Command Reference) File menu New Creates a new directory. ( page 70) Exit of Selection Transfers embroidery data to the machine controller. ( Exit Exits from embroidery data explorer. page 71) Edit menu Copy Copies the selected embroidery data. ( page 73) Move Moves the selected embroidery data to a different directory. ( Delete Deletes the selected embroidery data. ( Rename Renames the selected embroidery data.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Description of Screen Sort by Stitches Sort by Name Copy Rename Exit Exit of Selection Sort by Date Delete Move Sort by Colors Image Help Information List Tool bar Status bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 69
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Creating a Directory Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory. 70 1. Click and select a parent directory in the window on the left. 2. Select [New] - [Folder] from File menu. 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Click [OK]. 5. A new directory is added to the window.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Transferring data Transfer registered embroidery 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. 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]. BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Set the number of feeds for trim. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. Transferring data on 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Copy Copies embroidery data. Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from Menu 1. Click data for selection. 2. Select [Copy] from Edit menu or click 3. Select destination directory. Name copy data. 4. Click [Save]. . Drag Data 1. 2. Click data for selection. Drag data to destination directory while pressing [Ctrl] key. The pointer turns into 3. . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Moving Data Moves embroidery data to a different directory. Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from Menu 1. Click data for selection. 2. Select [Move] from Edit menu or click 3. Select the destination directory and click [Save]. . Drag Data 1. Click data for selection. 2. Drag data to the destination directory. The arrow pointer turns into 3. 74 .
Chapter 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 3. Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Recreate an icon Creates an icon of data for other models. Icons of the data created by the following models can be recreated. • BES-941BC • BES-961BC • BES-1241BC • BES-1261BC • BES-963BC • BES-1263BC When ECS data saved on a machine such as the BES-963BC is read the by the embroidering data explorer, some information (No. of repetitions, etc.) cannot be restored. 1. Click and select the data displayed as "Icon is not completed".
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Select all Selects all the data in the folder 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Renaming Data Renames the registered embroidery data. Data name consists of the name area and three characters called "extension" which indicates data type. Enter ".ECS" at the end of the data name. Basket.ecs 拡張子 extension 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data. 1. 2. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search. Enter the file name correctly. 3. Click [Find].
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data If the specified embroidery data is found, the data is displayed. Finding Files With Wildcard Characters Wildcard characters can be used as a substitute of a single character or multiple characters. Characters "?" and "*" can be used as wildcard characters for search. Using "?" The wildcard character "?" represents any single character. For instance, if "Basket?.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Adjusting Screen Display Selects the information type to display on the screen. Tool bar If it is checked, the tool bar appears. Status bar If it is checked, the status bar appears. File display format Choose either option. List Displays a list of all embroidery data names and details in the directory in text format. Image Displays a list of all embroidery data names and images in the directory.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reads data in a floppy disk and registers it as embroidery data. The following 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 82 1. Select [DST/DSB/DSZ ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. 2.
Chapter 4 Selecting and 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]. 5. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 6. Click [Save].
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Converting the Non DOS format data Change ECS data into DST data and save. Viewing Files To view files of FDR, FMC and ZSK data, carry out the following steps: Viewing Detailes 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Viewing Icon Click . Preview and Refresh The data image can be displayed 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 . 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected When "Icon" is selected 4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK].
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. 6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save].
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Reading Data in Paper Tape Saves data in paper tape as embroidery data. • • • • • An optional paper taper reader is required for reading data. Before saving any data, check that the paper tape reader (optional) 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.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 5. 6. The image of the selected pattern appears. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save].
Chapter 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. 90 1. Select [Setup] from Tool menu. 2. Select port and speed. 3. Click [OK].
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Writing Data in DST Format Convert 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". 4. Click [Save]. 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage.Select the count and click [OK].
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Viewing Pattern Information Detail information of embroidery data can be checked. The following items can be checked. 1. Pattern name File name and path of embroidery data File Version Version number of the file No. of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Chapter 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 embroidery data and display setting of display.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Functions (Command Reference) File menu Open Selects embroidery data. ( page 97) Merge Add other pattern to the pattern in editing. ( Save Saves the edited embroidery data over the current file. ( Save as Saves the edited embroidery data as a separate file. ( Print Prints embroidery data. ( Print Preview Views printing condition of embroidery data. Print Setup Designates printer settings. Exit Editing Exits from editing of embroidery data.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Embroidering Start/End Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. ( page 100) Trim and pause Displays the code insertion position for trim and pause. ( Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or less. ( Needle bar and speed range Displays the setting screen for needle bar and speed range. ( Thread color Displays the pattern in thread color. ( Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Description of Screen Fit to Window Needle bar and Speed Range Display Range Save Open Zoom Out Zoom In Thread color Redo Undo Vertical Flip Horizontal Flip Design Information Point Symmentry Repeat Rotate Print About This Application Help Resize Tool Bar Status Bar 96 BES-962BC • BES-1262BC
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor. 1. Select [Open] from File menu or click Double-click the data or click the data and 2. . . Click a file for selection and click [Open].
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Display Sets the condition of the display screen. Items with check marks to the left are selected. Centering Brings the image to the center of the screen. Before selecting 1. After selecting 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Zoom Out 1. Select [Zoom] - [Zoom Out] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting After selecting 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 Fit to window 1. Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click Before selecting BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle pevetration positions are displayed. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or less with . Length can be designated from 0.0 to 1.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm, or from 0.00' to 0.04' in units of 0.01'. 1. Select [Microstitch] from the View menu. 2. Designate the length of the stitch to be viewed. Select [View] and designate the length of the microstitch. 3. Microstitch Click [OK].
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data A display color can be selected from among the following four items. Basic color which can be selected screen on 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen. The needle bar number can be changed. 3. When selecting a color from a color sample, click maker name or [User] and double click [Color]. 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition].
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color. 6. Select a color by clicking on the color chart or by inputting a value, and click [OK]. Drag here to adjust brightness. To display data of the selected color. 7. 104 Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number. Dragged embroidering sequence Setting the range 1. Double click the desired needle bar range to change. 2. Click the desired range. Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. 3. Click [OK]. Thread Color The embroidery data is displayed in thread color.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Tool bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu. 1. Select [Tool Bar] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Back to Previous Status Undo 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 BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Editing Rotate Available range of rotation is -359 to 359 degrees. When the patterns to be repeated are grouped, the whole pattern rotates. When they are not grouped, each pattern rotates in each hoop. When the patterns are grouped 1. 2. When the patterns are not grouped Select [Rotate] from View menu or click . Select angle. If [Free] is selected, specify the angle. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. The value can be directly entered. 3.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Horizontal Flip Flips the image horizontally. 1. Select [Horizontal Flip] from Edit menu or click . Vertical Flip Flips the image vertically. 1. Select [Vertical Flip] from Edit menu or click . Point Symmetry Flips the image 180 degrees to the center position of the image. 1. Select [Point Symmetry] from Edit menu or click . Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The number for repetition is 1 to 100 for both vertical (Row) and horizontal (Column) directions. The unit for repetition can be set in inches. To use the inch unit, set the length to [inch] on the [Configuration] of Tool menu of the machine controller.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Resize Resizes the image. The available range of resizing is 50 to 200% in both the X and Y directions. Resizing changes the thread density along with the percentage. 1. Select [Resize] from Edit menu or click 2. Specify the percentage of resizing. . Click here to increase/decrease the value. The value can be directly entered. 3. Click [OK]. Delete Stitch Delete a stitch whose length is the designated length or less. Length can be designated from 0.0 to 1.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert or Delete Code Codes of trim, pause and color change can be inserted or deleted by moving the needle to the desired position. 1. Select [Insert or delete code] from the Edit menu. Needle movement tool bar is displayed.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert Lock Stitch Find the pattern of [Stitch] - [Trim] for [Before Trimming] and find the pattern of [Trim] - [Feed] - [Stitch] - [Stitch] for [After Trimming], then insert a lock stitch. Insertion method of lock stitch depends on the length of the second stitch as follows: Stitch length Method of lock stitch 1.2 mm or more 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing Data Changing Start Changes the start position of embroidering. Options Functions Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower left corner, middle top edge, middle bottom edge, upper right corner, middle 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing End Changes the end position of embroidering. Options Functions Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower left corner, middle top edge, middle bottom edge, upper right corner, middle right corner, or lower right corner 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.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Mask Changes the mask that represents the periphery of embroidery data. Since the automatic mask is a rectangle, the pattern within the hoop may be displayed as an error. In this case, set masking in manual mode. Mask is displayed in a khaki line. There are two types of mask setting as follows: 1. Automatic The system measures the image size to create a mask automatically. Manual After selecting this mode, specify the mask area using the mouse.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Group All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. The difference between the grouped pattern and the non-grouped pattern is as follows: When the patterns are grouped • Each pattern is displayed in each mask. • The whole grouped pattern rotates. ( page 108) When the patterns are not grouped • The pattern is displayed only in the original copy source. Figures in other masks represent the embroidering sequence.
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. Selecting from Menu 1. 118 Select [Group] from Change menu. BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Merge Merge other patterns to the pattern in editing. If the pattern to be merged is repetition data, it is automatically grouped and merged. If the pattern to be merged is grouped repetition data, it is merged at the specified position. 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. 1. Select [Merge] from the File menu. 2.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 3. The pattern mask is displayed in 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. 4. If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. 5. 120 The pattern is merged.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Saving Data Saves the edited data. The edited data can be saved over the current file or renamed as a separate 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. To cancel saving To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically 3. If color etc.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 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. 3. Click [Save]. 4. If the edited data is larger than the mask, choose whether to carry out automatic masking or not. To cancel saving To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically 5. 122 If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Viewing Pattern Information Detail information of embroidery data can be checked. The following items 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.
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].
Chapter 6 Embroidering Chapter 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Functions (Command Reference) When the Power to the Machine is Off File menu Exit Exits the machine controller. View menu Tool Bar Displays the tool bar. ( Status bar Displays the status bar. ( page 130) page 131) Tool menu Edit Embroidery Data Runs the embroidery data editor. Embroidery Data Explorer Runs the embroidery data explorer. Production Report Runs the production report.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Operation menu Start Enbroidering Starts embroidering. ( page 177) Stop Machine Suspends embroidering. ( Cancel Embroidering Cancels embroidering. ( Home Position Moves the home position. ( Step F/B Carries out step-forward or step-back. ( Move Embroidery Position Moves embroidering position. ( Centering Pattern Moves pattern to the center. ( Test Tests the machine.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Settings menu Needle Bar Uses the same needle bar for all embroidering. ( Same Speed Range Sets the head. ( Pause Sets whether to stop the needle bars temporarily when changing all the needle bars. ( Speed Range Defines the speed range. ( Head Operation Suspend Cancels the head operation which is not halted on the machine side. ( Hoop Feed Position Sets the hoop feed position. ( Embroidery Area Sets the area for embroidering.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Description of Screen Needle bar and speed range Thread color Needle penetration Whole pattern Fit to window Cancel embroidering Suspend embroidering Home position Step-back/step-forward Move pattern Zoom in specified range Information Zoom out About This Application Zoom in Help Tool bar Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Status bar BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 129
Chapter 6 Embroidering Settings before Turning On the Machine Describes settings available before the machine is turned on. The following items can be set. • Displaying the tool bar • Displaying the status bar • Upgrading the version of interface board (*) • Resetting the interface board (*) • Communication port • Language (*) Dealer engineers carries out version upgrading and resetting of the interface board. Displaying the Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Displaying the Status Bar Shows/hides the status bar. The status bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation. 1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu and put the check mark. Click here again to remove the check mark. Then the status bar disappears. Upgrading the Version of Interface Board Upgrades the version of interface board program connected to PC. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Language Changes display language. The following three languages are displayed as "Available Languages". English Displays English. Languages system uses Displays the 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". Select display language among "Available Languages".
Chapter 6 Embroidering Settings after Turning Power On Describes settings available after turning power on to the machine. Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu. Refer to page 130. Status Bar Shows/hides the status bar. The status bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation. Refer to page 131. Zoom In Enlarges the image to 125%. 1. Select [Zoom In] from Display menu or click .
Chapter 6 Embroidering Zoom In Specified Range Enlarges the range specified with the mouse to the full window size. 1. Select [Zoom In Specified Range] from Display menu or click The arrow pointer turns into 2. . Drag and specify the range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting After selecting Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area. 1. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click Before selecting . After selecting Whole Pattern Displays the whole pattern. 1.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Grid Displays 1 x 1 cm square grids on the background. 1. Select [Grid] from View menu and put the check mark. Before selecting After selecting Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop. The type of embroidery hoop can be changed in [Load Hoop] of Settings menu. Embroidering is allowed within the green guide 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Designate the adjusting position and click [OK]. The hoop is displayed in a displaced position. Before selecting After selecting 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Thread Color Displays the pattern using colors currently set to the needle bar. Clicking provides the same function. 1. also Select [Thread Color] from View menu and put the check mark. Display color of the image changes. Before selecting After selecting 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 .
Chapter 6 Embroidering Changing display colors The color of needle bar changes to the actual color. Changing the thread spool also changes the display color. A confirmation screen to save appears before exiting from embroidering or retrieving other data. A display color can be selected from among the following four items. Basic color which can be selected screen on the "Color selection" Refer to steps 1 and 2. Color sample supplied by a manufacturer Refer to steps 1 and 3.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen. The needle bar number can be changed. 3. When selecting a color from a color sample, click maker name or [User] and double click [Color]. 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition].
Chapter 6 Embroidering 5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color. 6. Click the color chart or enter values to create a new color, and click [OK]. Drag here to adjust brightness. Displays data of the selected color 7. Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Setting Ranges There are two methods for setting ranges. 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. Changing all ranges 1. Click [Up] to increase range. Click [Down] to reduce range. One clicking changes the range by one level. Changing individual range 1. Double-click the range display. 2. Click a speed range for selection.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Grid Setting Sets the pitch and the color of grid. The grid interval can be set at the increment of 1 mm (0.1 inch for inch unit). The value for setting is 1 - 100 mm (0.1 - 10 inches for inch unit). 1. Select [Grid setting] from the View menu. 2. Set the pitch. Click the [color] to change the grid color. For setting, refer to steps 5 to 7 in page 140. Click this to increase or decrease the value. Background color Changes the background color of the data. 1.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Select or create the background color. Refer to steps 5 to 7 on page 140 for details. Before changing the background color After changing the background color Renaming Machine Rename the registered machine. Up to 50 half-size (25 full-size) characters can be registered for a machine name. 1. Select [Rename Machine] from Machine menu. 2. Enter a new name. Select an identifying color for the machine.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Viewing Machine Information Detail specification of the machine can be displayed. 1. Select [Machine Information] from Machine menu. 2. Click [OK] after checking the information. Design Information Detail specification of the embroidery data can be checked. Pattern name File name and path of embroidery data No. of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select [Cascade] or [Tile] from Window menu. When [Cascade] is selected When [Tile] is selected 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. Click here. 2. The window is minimized.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Arrange Icons Minimized windows that are scattered can be aligned. This command is available for minimized windows. 1. Select [Arrange Icons] from Window menu. 2. The minimized windows are aligned. Changing window size Several square buttons with 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Language Changes display language. Refer to page 132. 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. 2. Click 3. Click and select the machine name of the destination. .
Chapter 6 Embroidering 4. Click [OK]. The data, is copied. Configuration Sets the environment of data reading and display. 1. Select [Configuration] from Tool menu. 2. Click and select the item for setting. Select the applicable power voltage. Click here to the default setting. [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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Setting the Machine Performs the detail setting of the embroidering status. Items that can be selected in Setting 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. 3. Click [OK]. The embroidering sequence appears at all specified needle points. Default setting (equating the sewing order number and needle bar number) 1.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Same Speed Range Embroiders patterns at the specified speed range. 1. Select [Same Speed Range] from Settings menu. 2. Click a speed range for selection. 3. Click [OK]. The speed range appears at the specified areas. 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Speed Range Specifies the maximum speeds for respective ranges suitable for the hoop type. Actual embroidering speed depends on the pitch. Before shipment, "1" is set to the highest speed; "6" is set to the lowest speed. 1. Select [Speed Range] from Settings menu. 2. Specify the desired range. Indicates ranges of the current setting. When a value exceeding the above ranges is entered, it is automatically set to the min. or max. speed. 3. Click [OK].
Chapter 6 Embroidering Hoop Feed Position Set the basic position of the hoop (hoop feed position) for cancellation of embroidering. The hoop feed position can be set only in the embroidering area surrounded by a red frame. 1. Select [Hoop Feed Position] from Settings menu. 2. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position 3. The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. Embroidery Area Sets the embroidery area. 1. Select [Embroidery Area] from Settings menu. 2.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Embroidery Hoop The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Tubular (1, 3, 5) Flat (All) Flat (1, 3, 5) Border (All) Border (1, 3, 5) Wide cap frame Semi-wide cap frame (All) 1. Select [Embroidery Hoop] and the type from Settings menu. The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type. Make sure that the selection is correct.
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Chapter 6 Embroidering When "Border (1, 3, 5)" is selected When "Wide cap (All)" is selected The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. When "Semi-wide cap (All)" is selected The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Thread Trimming The following items can be set: 156 Enable inching Sets inching motion for thread trimming. Hoop movement after thread trimming Sets the needle penetration length for trimming. The length can be set in inches. To set the length in inch unit, select [Inch] from the [Configuration] of Tool menu. The available values are as 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Boring Turns on/off the machine boring mode. The following items can be set: Boring Sets ON/OFF of boring. Shift data Shifts data by 15 mm to needle number 1. The screen display remains unchanged. Boring can be set only for embroidery data which is prepared for boring. Make sure that the data is correct before embroidering. Install the following optional parts on the machine before embroidering.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Thread Breakage Sensor The sensor for thread breakage can be turned ON/OFF or the sensor sensitivity for each needle bar can be set. The sensitivity can be set within the range of 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 ( ). 3. Adjust the sensor sensitivity. The sensor sensitivity for each needle bar is adjusted individually.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Automatic Step Back Sets the number of stitches for automatic step back if thread breakage occurs. The number of stitches that can be set is from 0 to 255. Additional step-back can be made for sensitivity value of the thread breakage sensor. 1. Select [Automatic Step Back] from Settings menu. 2. Enter the number of stitches for automatic step back. Click here, and the value decreases/increases.
Chapter 6 Embroidering End of embroidery Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. 160 1. Select [End of embroidery] from Settings menu. 2. Click the checkbox to put a check mark ( ) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK].
Chapter 6 Embroidering Mending Sets the details of mending. Items and descriptions are as follows: 1. Automatically reset breakage error Error is automatically canceled when a thread breakage occurs. Thread entangled error to rotary hook Selects how to reset the rotary hook thread entanglement error. After the end of mending Sets whether to stop or suspend the needle bar at the mending end position.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Click [OK] when the items are set. Manually trim the lower thread immediately after resetting a thread breakage error if feeding by 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. 162 1.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Activating speed up of driving shaft Speeds up the startup of the main shaft. Select this function when sewing thick material. 1. Select [Activating speed up of driving shaft] from Settings menu and check it. 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Short stitch speed reduction Reduces speed when stitching in a designated 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. 164 1. Select [Short stitch speed reduction] from Settings menu. 2. Click [Reducing speed] to check it and click [OK] when items are set.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Thin Material or Thick Material Adjusts the timing of needle drop and hoop movement. The value can be designated between 95 and 125 degrees 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 material or thick material] from Settings menu. 2. Adjust the value by moving the slide bar control. Click [OK] when it is set. The selected value is displayed.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Area Trace Select the outside shape of area tracing before starting sewing. The following two types can be selected. The selected outside shape is displayed on the screen. Rectangle 1. 166 Octagon Select the outside shape of [Area trace] from Settings menu and check it.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Default Settings Resets changes of the machine setting to the default. Items for setting and initialization are as follows: Speed Range Automatically selects the value suitable for the hoop type. Head Operation Suspend Cancels the head operation which is not set for rest on the machine. Hoop Feed Position Returns to the machine home position. Embroidering Area Sets the size each for the selected hoop.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select [Default Settings] from Settings menu. 2. Click [OK]. Show Setting Shows the setting contents and defaults.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select [Show Setting] from Settings menu. 2. After checking, click [OK].
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. The set file has an extension of "ecm". 170 1. Select [Load setting] from Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open].
Chapter 6 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. 3. Select the registration folder and put a file name. 4. Click [Save].
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Hoop Load the optional hoop displayed in "Hoop". The hoop file to be loaded has an extension of "ehp". The types and the shapes of hoop for loading are as follows: Round frame ROUND_FRAME21.ehp ROUND_FRAME25.ehp Square frame SQUARE_FRAME24X24.ehp SQUARE_FRAME45X23.ehp SQUARE_FRAME45X27.ehp SQUARE_FRAME45X32.ehp Spider net frame 172 SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-1.
Chapter 6 Embroidering SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME09T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME09T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME09T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME09T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME10B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME10B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME10B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME10B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME12T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME12T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME12T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME12T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-4.
Chapter 6 Embroidering SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME19B.ehp Tubular frame TUBULAR_FRAME-05.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-07.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-10.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-13.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-16.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-19.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME23X24.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME23X43.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME28X30.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X28.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X43.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X48.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Holder base frame HOLDER_BASE23X24.ehp HOLDER_BASE23X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X28.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X48.ehp HOLDER_BASE40X43.ehp Tubular round frame TUBULAR_ROUND07.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND12.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND18.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND30X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND32X45.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND335X453.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Cap frame semi-wide frame Cap frame semi-wide.ehp Cap frame wide frame Cap frame wide.ehp 176 1. Select [Load hoop] from Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open].
Chapter 6 Embroidering Embroidering How to start embroidering and operation after the start are explained here. Starting Embroidering The following screen appears when the edit data is retrieved from the explorer.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Press the button. Embroidering starts. Embroidery data appears in gray, indicating the embroidering status. Pause 1. Click . Canceling 1. Press the STOP button while pressing the button on the machine operation panel. 178 . 2. Click 3. The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. 1. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 6 Embroidering Step-forward/Step-back Allows step-forward or step-back of stitches without embroidering. Click to stop embroidering for step-forward/back mode. The special tool bar appears in the step-forward/back mode. Tool bar for step-back/step-forward 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Canceling step-forward/step-back 1. Click of the step forward/back tool bar. The cross disappears and the step forward/back mode is canceled. Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing Select step-forward/back distance or timing. The functions of icons are as follows: 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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Stepping Forward/Back Steps forward/back the stitches actually. The functions of icons are as follows: Returns to the start position. For repeating patterns, returns to the start position of the current pattern. Moves backward by the specified distance continuously. Click to stop movement. Moves backward by the specified distance. Click this to stop after clicking or . Moves forward by the specified distance. Moves forward by the specified distance continuously.
Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select the icon and move the cross to the desired position for step forward/back. Forward Backward Specifying the Value Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point. 1. Click 2. Input the number of stitches to start embroidery. Click [OK]. . 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 2. Click Backward .
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving Embroidery Position Changes the position of embroidery data. Movement is allowed only in the embroidering area (within the red frame). Embroidering area 1. Select [Move Embroidery Position] from Operation menu or click 2. The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. 184 BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. 1. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. 2. The pattern is moved.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Saving Data Saves the edited data. The edited data can be saved over the current file or renamed as a separate 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 color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. Save As... Renames and saves the edited data as a new file. 186 1. Select [Save as...] from File menu. 2. Select the directory to save the new file. Enter a new file name.
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.
Chapter 6 Embroidering Running Other Programs Other programs can be started when the machine power is not turned on or when the machine is in operation for embroidery. The following programs can be started: 1. Embroidery data explorer Allows transfer and copy of the embroidery 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.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine Chapter 7 Operation of Machine BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 189
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source 1. Turn the power on to the machine. 2. Reset the emergency stop button. 3. Press the high power switch. 4. The power lamp lights up and the display window indicates "BES-", and then "962 (BES-1262BC : "1262")". Emergency stop button Power switch • An alarm buzzer sounds three times. Then the needle bar and presser foot move up and the frame moves up to the reference point.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 2. Stopping the Machine 2-1 Procedure to Stop the Machine Press the stop button or operation of the machine. STOP to stop The stop button adopts the push-turn-lock method. If you want to keep the machine stopped, turn the stop button clockwise while pushing it. 2-2 Resetting Machine Stop • When the stop button is locked by turning it while pressing it, the message, "STOP", is displayed while blinking on the operation panel.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 3. Permission for Hoop Movement • When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press the check switch and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 4. Measures against Thread Breakage 4-1 Remedies 1. If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage, the THREAD SENSOR lamp of the machine head with a thread breakage blinks. 2. Correct the broken thread and pass it through again. * Refer to "Chapter 2, 3-1 Upper Threading" for details. 3. Press the STOP switch or press the STEP BACK/FWD switch in order to reset the alarm. STOP 4.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 4-2 Mending The machine head whose MENDING lamp is lit performs embroidering by the preset number stitches. When it is completed, all the machine heads start normal embroidering operation. • The MENDING lamps except for the machine head whose needle thread has been broken are turned off. • At this time, the machine head, whose MENDING lamp is on, performs resewing from the step-back position while the other machine heads (with MENDING lamps off) are stopped.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine No.1 Stitch Stand by position A No.2 Stitch No.3 Stitch No.3 Mending LED is off. No.1 Stitch B No.2 Stitch No.3 Stitch 1. Turn off the MENDING lamp No. 3 at the standby position A. (The position A should be the mending end position.) 2. Press the jog switch or to move it backward. Turn off the MENDING lamp No. 2 at the position B. (The position B does not become the end position; the position A remains the end position.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 5. Jog Embroidering BES-962BC BES-1262BC • Jog embroidering 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. Note) Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time. Doing so may cause damage to the machine. 6.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 7. Area Check 7-1 External Tracing • If the check switch is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced. Embroidering start position 7-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area 0.1mm (Example) 0.1mm Embroidering area • If "area over" is displayed, press the check switch. The hoop automatically moves inside the embroidering area, where the pattern is set, at the nearest position.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8. Jog Switches 8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop immediately after the embroidering mode becomes valid can be moved so that the start position can be set as required.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) 1. Press the jog switch while pressing the "STOP" switch and "AJST" is displayed. 2. Press the jog switch to forcibly change the hoop. "JOG" is displayed. 3. Press the "START" switch and press the jog switch. The hoop moves to the direction of the pressed switch. Notes) • Note that the forcible hoop movement will produce deviation of embroidering by the amount.
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Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Chapter 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.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Functions (Command Reference) File menu Open Report File Opens the report file. ( page 204) Save As CSV Saves the current report data in CSV format. ( Print Prints the report. ( Print Preview Displays the print preview on the screen. Page Setup Displays the setting screen for printing. ( Exit from Production Report Exits from the production report. page 217) page 218) page 218) Edit menu Copy Copies the selected area to the clipboard.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Description of Screen Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Detailed Data Save as CSV Open report file Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Total Output Output Copy About This Application Print Help Status bar BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 203
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Displaying Report Displays the machine operation status in the form of report. The following reports can be displayed: Details Displays detail data while the machine is in operation. Thread Breakage information on Needle Bar Displays the thread breakage information for each machine. Thread Breakage information in Pattern Displays the thread breakage information for each pattern. Output information Displays production output or efficiency of the selected machine.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Display Example of Details Displays the machine information chronologically that are collected within the specified period. The following information is indicated under the "Reason" column: Display Contents Power ON The machine power was turned on. If the computer is turned on after the machine power has been on, it shows the time when the computer recognized the machine. Power OFF The machine power was turned off.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Displays the information on thread breakage occurrences with head numbers and needle bar numbers. Three needle bars with frequent thread breakage are indicated. Display Contents No. of times thread is trimmed (*) Number of thread breakage occurrences per needle bar No.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Displays thread breakage information for each pattern. Display Contents n th The pattern was embroidered for the "n"th time. Pattern name Name of the pattern that was embroidered Head No. (*) Head number where a thread breakage occurred Needle bar no.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Display Example of Output Information Displays the production information that are collected during the specified period.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Details of reason for stoppage Interrupted Frequency and total time stopped by the operator Stoppage due to thread breakage Frequency and total time stopped by thread breakage Error Frequency and total time stopped by errors BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 209
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Display Example of Total Output Information Displays the output information per pattern on multiple machines that are selected. Display Contents Number The pattern embroidered during the specified period is numbered. Pattern name Name of the pattern No. of stitches in pattern Number of stitches in the pattern Total stitches (*) Total number of stitches by repeating embroidering No. of stitches in pattern X No. of times embroidered No.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Setting Display Items Sets display items for each production report. The following tab windows can be set: 1. 2. General Items related to the overall display of the output report. Details Items related to detail data. Thread Breakage information on Needle Bar Items related to thread breakage for each needle bar. Thread Breakage information in Pattern Items related to thread breakage for each pattern. Output information Items related to output information.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Collate Selects the data collection period. If month, week or day is selected, set the end date or end hour. Storage Selects the data save period. Details Main items to be displayed Displays each event and the time.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Main items to be displayed No. of thread breakage occurrences Number that thread breakage has occurred No. of stitches Number of stitches used in embroidery Thread breakage rate Rate of thread breakage for 10,000 stitches Sub items to be displayed Displays the following for each item in main display items.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Output Information Time is calculated to the unit of second, but the display unit is in minute. This may result in minor differences. Items to be displayed Total stitches The total number of embroidery stitches from start to end No.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Total Output Information Time is calculated to the unit of second, but the display unit is in minute. This may result in minor differences. Items to be displayed Total stitches The total number of embroidery stitches from start to end No.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Recess Time Setting Sets the time not to be included in the calculation. This time is displayed on the "Output" report as "Time Excluded". 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.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Save As CSV... Converts the production report data to CSV format that can be read in spreadsheet software. 1. Select [Save As CSV] from File menu or 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]. What is CSV format? CSV (Comma Separated Value format) means a type of file formats used for PC.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Printing Production Report Prints the production report from a printer. Page Setup Printing method is set as required. 1. Select [Page setup] from the File menu. Setting screen is displayed. The sample image is displayed. Set the margin. Set the printer. Set the paper direction. Set the paper size. Print 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. 218 BES-962BC • BES-1262BC .
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Copying Report Data Copies the selected area as text data. This allows use of the production report on other word processing software. 1. Select [Select All] from Edit menu, or drag and select the area to be copied. When dragging for selection 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.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Deleting Report Deletes the record data for production report. 1. Select [Delete report file(s)] from Settings menu. The password entry screen is displayed. Refer to the Brother sales department for password information. 220 2. Set the period to be deleted. 3. Click [OK].
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Chapter 9 Maintenance CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Chapter 9 Maintenance 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate 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. 1-3 Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module Fan Remove lint from lower shaft module fan and its surroundings once a month using a pair of tweezers, etc.
Chapter 9 Maintenance 2. Oiling To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using the dropper. • Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained. 2-1 Head BES-962BC Supply oil to the top and the bottom of each needle bar (18 points) daily as shown in the figure.
Chapter 9 Maintenance BES-962BC Lubricate the following part indicated by the arrow ("clearance" between the connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. (Note) • In lubrication, select needle bar 9 and remove arm cover L to check the lubrication area. Be sure to wipe off excessive oil spilt at the lower part of the arm.
Chapter 9 Maintenance 3. Greasing To extend the machine's service life, supply grease to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, contact your distributor or refer it to trained experts. 3-1 Head Grease two places indicated by the arrow once a month. BES-962BC w 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. q q 2. Loosen four bolts q, and remove the needle case w. r 3.
Chapter 9 Maintenance BES-1262BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. Loosen four screws q, and remove the head cover w, and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover Rr. y t i r t (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.2 have the head covers R and L respectively, remove both the the covers when greasing. 3. Loosen four bolts t, and remove needle bar case y. u w 4. Loosen three bolts u, and remove presser foot guide plate i. e q 5.
Chapter 9 Maintenance Grease the places indicated by the arrow once in six months. (Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. BES-962BC w u 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. q 2. Loosen four bolts q, and remove the needle case w. i r u !1 !2 4. Loosen two screws t, and remove the arm cover L y. o y t 5. Loosen four screws u, and remove the head cover i. e !0 3.
Chapter 9 Maintenance BES-1262BC y !1 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. t i r !2 u w e q 2. Loosen four screws q, and remove the head cover w, and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover Rr. (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.4 have the head covers R and L respectively, remove both the the covers when greasing. 3. Loosen four bolts t, and remove the needle case y. !0 4. Loosen three screws u, and remove the presser foot guide plate i. o !3 5.
Chapter 9 Maintenance 3-2 Feed Guide Section Check the X-feed linear guides (2 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left, and one point on bed No. 3). (Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank 30 provided with the machine. Procedure u 1. Loosen 12 screws q, and remove the Xfeed cover w. w q r 2. Loosen eight screws e, and remove the cover r. 3. Remove thirteen screws t. Remove bed covers B y and C u. t r e y 4.
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Chapter 10 Adjustment CAUTION Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug before starting adjustment. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. • Adjustment If adjustment should be made while the power switch is turned on, pay special attention to your safety. Maintenance and inspection of the machine should be conducted only by trained engineers. 1.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 1. Dismount the pulley cover and turn the pulley B q until the pulley scale indicates 180˚ and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. (The pulley B " " mark and the stop mark " " are aligned.) 2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole of the pulley B q and fix the drive shaft. Note) Turn the pulley B securely in the clockwise direction to eliminate a backlash. 3.
Chapter 10 Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge 180° q w q u i o t e y Cutting section e r 10.8mm Cutting section Tighten the bolt o so that the clearance can be even. i !0 u Do not hit this section.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 1. Turn the pulley B q until the scale of pulley B q indicates 180˚ (where the pulley B indication mark " " and the stop mark " " are aligned) and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. 2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole of the pulley B q and fix the drive shaft. Note) Turn the pulley B securely in the clockwise direction. 3. Insert the bottom dead center gauge e into the rotary hook r. 4.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 2. Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch off. Lower shaft 2. Tighten the screw q of the rotary hook cutting section to fit to that of the lower shaft w. 3. When mounting, press it inward until it stops. Note) After replacing rotary hooks, refer to "4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook (Page 238)" and adjust the timing.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 3. Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch off. i 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 q 1 2. Select the needle bar No. 1 q. The illustration at the left shows the case of BES962BC. For BES-1262BC, the No. 12 needle becomes needle bar No. 9. w 3. Remove two flat screws w and dismount the needle plate e. e 2mm 4. Turn the pulley B until the pulley indication mark " " and the stop mark "NH " are aligned. 2mm 5.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch on. 2. Check that the machine pulley is at the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale). If not, turn the pulley until it comes to the stop position. 3. While the machine is at the stop position, press the JOG switch ( ) while holding down the STOP switch. "AJST" is indicated on the display. STOP 4. Pressing the START switch. "STEP" is indicated.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 7. After timing adjustment the is finished for each head, set the pulley to the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale) and press the STOP switch. "STEP" disappears from the display, and the machine enters the standby state. STOP The adjustment of the rotary hook is completed and the timing is stored. The rotary hook returns to the stop position accordingly. 5. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height w q material 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Select the needle bar No. 1. 3.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 6. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 6-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife Attach the fixed knife q to the pin w and move it backward to the end of the slot, then mount it there. q w 6-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position 1. Turn the power switch on and wait until the hoop home position detection is finished. 2. Press the stop switch for safety. q Adjust the movable knife position in this state. 3. Loosen two bolts e that connect the thread trimmer connecting rods C q and B w. e w t r 4.
Chapter 10 Adjustment * Precautions for tightening the two bolts e: q e • The thread trimmer connecting rod B w has a backlash of about 0.1 ~ 0.2 mm back and forth. Tighten the two bolts e while pulling them forward by the backlash amount. • Tighten the two bolts e so that the thread trimmer connecting rods B w and C q are positioned in a straight line. w Mount head No. 3 so as to make thread trimmer connecting rod D r parallel with the side of the bed.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 7. Thread Wiper Adjustment q e !0 r u y u i Align t w BES-962BC o i Needle y 1. Move solenoid arm q in the direction of the arrow with your finger. Loosen three bolts e and adjust thread hook w for smooth movements. 2. If there is a difference in motion between needle bars No. 1 and No. 9 (No. 12 for BES-1262BC), loosen four screws r and make an adjustment by moving thread presser base t in the direction of the arrow.
Chapter 10 Adjustment 8. Adjusting the Belt Tension The belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of shipment from the factory. However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley and motor pulley . Use the following procedure to check the belt tension. w q 8 mm of deflection in the belt 9.
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Chapter 11 Error code list Code Error Measures E-00 No error occurs. E-01 Either motor of main shaft, X- or Y-axis, or lower shaft has locked. E-02 Overtravel occurs during home position detecting movement. Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs again, the home position sensor is faulty. E-03 The stop switch is pressed during home position detecting movement. Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side to restart the home position detecting movement again.
Chapter 11 Error code list Code E-1E Error Measures When the power is turned on, bed can not be retracted. This is displayed when every other head control is selected or when the bed is retreated (including when the power is turned on). Remove the presser foot of the retreating head and press the return key or turn the F/B switch of the head to either side. If every other head control is not selected or the bed is not retreated, the bed sensor position may be faulty. Readjust it. Press the key.
Chapter 11 Error code list Error Code Measures E-43 Slave I/F EEPROM read error Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs again, the main PC is faulty. E-A1 Spindle motor lock Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side. If it occurs frequently, the main shaft mechanism is faulty.
Chapter 11 Error code list Measures Error Code E-C3 Embroidering data buffer empty Is the IF cable disconnected? If it is connected normally, the cable or the main board is faulty. E-C4 Presser foot down error Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side. If the same error occurs again, adjust the presser foot switch. E-C5 Measured voltage value could not be received form the lower shaft motor CPU. E-C6 Voltage value could not be transferred to the lower shaft motor CPU.
Chapter 11 Error code list Code Error E-E9 Send/Receive inconsistent error during interfacing to main PCB CPU E-EA ACK code receiving error during interfacing to main PCB CPU E-EB Send/Receive ID code error during interfacing to main PCB CPU E-EC Send data checksum error during interfacing to main PCB CPU E-ED Data empty error during interfacing to main PCB CPU E-EF Receiving error on interface E-F1 Send time up error E-F2 Request-to-waiting time up error E-F3 Request-to-recive time up e
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 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.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Problem Thread breakage Check Point • • • • • • • • • • • • • Check these points once again • • 252 • Is the machine properly threaded? Is thread tension too high? Is the rotary hook assembly clogged? Is there thread in the bobbin? Is the needle bent? Is there a rough edge or flaw on the needle plate, rotary hook, or bobbin case that might cut the thread? Is the needle installed correctly (direction, angle, etc.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Problem Check Point Machine operation abnormal • Is the XY carriage belt damaged? • Are any set screws for the XY pulley loosened? • Are any set screws for the coupling of the XY pulse motor loosened? Upper shaft locks at a certain point in one cycle • Is the thread take-up stopped due to interference with the upper case cover? [Adjustment] Thread take-up Upper case cover Bolt Needle case Check these points once again Thread take-up operating lever Loosen the hexagon s
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual, also check connection and continuity between connectors. • Carry out items described in the "Measures" section in order of appearance. • Some checks and replacement works can be conducted only by repair people. In such cases, contact your dealer.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures The needle stop position error occurs. • Is the main shaft brake solenoid operating? If not, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if the connections from the brake solenoid to the power PCB and from connector P27 of the power PCB to connector P1 of the main PCB are proper. • Check the resistance value of the main shaft brake solenoid at the connector section of the solenoid. The normal resistance value is approximately 50Ω.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures X-axis or Y-axis home position detection error occurs. • Was the XY carriage moving? If so, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X and Y area sensor to the main PCB is proper. • Was the XY motor rotating? If so, check the XY carriage mechanism. • If the XY motor is not rotating, refer to the cable connection block diagram and check to see if connection from the XY motor to the main PCB is proper.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Thread is frequently tangled in the rotary hook. • Is thread tangled in the rotary hook? Clean the rotary hook. • Conduct BC sensor test of the test mode. If there is any failure, replace the lower shaft module with a new one. • Conduct automatic out-of-step limit measurement of BC automatic test in the test mode. Replace the lower shaft module with a new one if there is any fault.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Lower shaft motor overcurrent error occurs. • Is the red LED for the BC PCB off? If not, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if the connection from the BC PCB to the main PCB is proper. • Check to see if connection from the lower shaft motor to the BC PCB of the bed on BC PCB whose red LED is off is proper. Replace the harness or the lower shaft module if a short circuit occurs due to line insertion.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Presser foot down error occurs. • Is the presser foot attached? If not, attach it. • Does it rise and drop immediately? If so, adjust the presser foot sensor. • Does the presser foot rise and make some noise for a while? If so, check to see if connection from the presser foot sensor to the head PCB is proper. Replace the presser foot sensor with a new one. Replace the head PCB with a new one.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Only cooling fan motor stops. • Check to see if the cooling fans on the left of the main PCB and inward of the power supply PCB are rotating. If either of them is at standstill, check to see if connection from the cooling fan which is at standstill to P20 or P25 of the power supply PCB in the control box is proper. If they are connected properly, replace the cooling fan which is at standstill. • Both cooling fans are rotating.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Y-axis motor overcurrent stop occurs. • Measure the resistance values of pin 1 and pin 2, pin 2 and pin 3, pin 3 and pin 4, pin 4 and pin 5, and pin 5 and pin 1 at each connector section of the Y-axis motor with the tester and check to see if they are approximately 2.4Ω. Replace the faulty motor with a new one. • Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connection and check to see if connection from the Y-axis motor to the main PCB is proper.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Wiper solenoid does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the wiper solenoid to connector P11 of the head PCB is proper. • Check the resistance value of the wiper solenoid which does not operate with the connector section. The normal resistance value is approximately 28Ω. If it is faulty, replace the solenoid with a new one. In this case, the head PCB may also be faulty.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Personal Computer Section Trouble Check Point The power lamp does not light up • Is the cable correctly plugged in the computer? when the computer power switch • Is the AC line live? Check these points once again is turned on. The display does not light up when • Is the display power lamp on? the computer power switch is • Is the display's cable correctly connected? turned on. • Is the display's contrast correctly adjusted? "Windows" cannot be started.
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Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 265
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder r i !4 u w t q e !1 y !0 !3 !0 !6 !5 o 1. Mount two pieces of bobbin stand L w on the thread winder stay q with nut 4 !0. 2. Mount the thread winder assembly (set) e on the thread winder stay q with the tightening screw !1. 3. Mount the thread guide r with the drilling bolt set 6 x 20 !4 and nut 6 !3. 4. Mount the spool shaft B t and pan y, spool mat u, and spool cushion i with nut 5 !5 and spring washer !6. 5.
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Winding lower thread 1. Turn the power switch on. e 2. Set the bobbin q in the bobbin winder shaft w. 3. Put the thread through the thread guide e. 4. Wind the thread around the bobbin q several times in the direction of the arrow. e 5. Press the bobbin hold r. Note) If the thread cannot be wound evenly, loosen the screw t and move the thread guide e right and left for adjustment.
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