PROGRAMMER ENGLISH PD-9810
Thank you very much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine. Please read this manual and the RH-981A Instruction manual carefully before using the machine. Operation of this industrial sewing machine is usually carried out in front of moving parts such as the needle and the needle thread take-up. These parts may cause personal injuries. Please follow the operational and safety instructions by the experts/instructors and use this machine correctly.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS With this product, program setting can be easily performed for RH-981A. Functions are as described below: • Program reading from and writing to the machine and files • Parameter setting for the program • Cycle program setting • Comparison of machine data and file data with the program that is set with this product • Program copying (NOTE) i Refer to the instruction manual for the machine for how to operate the machine.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Name of Parts and Function .......................................................................................................................................... E-2 Illustration on the Screen Shows.................................................................................................................................... E-4 Menu screen .......................................................................................................................
CONTENTS Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS Auto Read/Write Setting ...............................................................................................................................................E-34 When the auto read/write setting is ON .................................................................................................................E-34 When the auto read/write setting is OFF ...........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Name of Parts and Function Name of parts and functions are illustrated hereunder. (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) 2375Q (1) Display window Messages, icons (*), and contents of the program appear in the window. * A small picture that indicates the program function and each parameter. (2) [P] key The key is used to start and end the programmer. (3) Start lamp The lamp is ON while the programmer is activated. (4) [MENU] key The menu screen is displayed with this key.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION (9) [SHORT CUT] key (16 keys) ・ [Sewing speed] key Pressing this key will show the setting screen for the sewing speed of the machine. ・ [Eyelet pattern] key Pressing this key will show the setting screen for the eyelet pattern. ・ [Button hole length] key Pressing this key will show the setting screen for the button hole length. ・ [Taper length] key Pressing this key will show the setting screen for the taper length.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Illustration on the Screen Shows Menu screen Described below is the name and function of icons that appear on the menu screen. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) W0012Q (8) (9) (10) (1) icon Edition is performed as for parameter values for the selected program. (2) icon Program reading is performed from the machine to the programmer. (3) icon Program writing is performed from the programmer to the machine.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Program No. selection screen Described below is the name and function of icons that appear on the program No. selection screen. (2) (1) (3) (4) W0105Q (5) (6) (1) Program No. The selected program No. is displayed. The program No. can be changed by pressing the [+/-] key. (2) Pattern display Displayed is the stitch pattern set to the selected program No.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Parameter setting screen Described below is the name and function of icons that appear on the parameter setting screen. Smaller icons under and right to the screen show operable keys on the currently displayed screen. ([ ] key is not displayed but is nonetheless operable any time.) (2) (3) (4) (1) (8) W0033Q (5)(6)(7) (1) icon Each number shows the parameter No. and the icon under the number is a simplified symbol for each parameter.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Screen Directory Menu screen when auto read/write setting is ON Parameter Nos. W0034Q W0012Q (page E-6) Edit Machine read (page E-28) Program No.
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Chapter 2 PREPARATION
Chapter 2 PREPARATION Connecting the Programmer to the Machine (CAUTION) 1. Be sure to confirm the power to the machine is not set to ON before connecting to the machine. Connect the programmer to the connector on the left side of the operation panel.
Chapter 2 PREPARATION Power ON/OFF Set the power to ON 1. Set the power of the machine to ON. 1403Q 2. Press the [P] key of the programmer. The buzzer starts to sound, the program is automatically read from the machine, and the programmer screen will be displayed. All the lamps of the machine except the power supply lamp turns OFF.
Chapter 2 PREPARATION Putting the Programmer in Store 1. Set the power of the machine to OFF. 1405Q 2. Press the [P] key to end the programmer. 3. Detach the programmer from the machine. 2377Q 4. Put the programmer in store by winding the cord on the back of the programmer.
Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE
Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE Parameter Changing of the Program No. 5 Described below is a series of operations for parameter changing. Procedures below exemplify how to change settings as follows by reading program No. 5 and how to write the changed data to the machine. • Changing the numerals of parameter 01 (eyelet pattern) from [2] to [4]. • Changing the numerals of parameter 02 (button hole length) from [30] to [28].
Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE Operations from 6 to 7 are for changing the numerals of parameter 01 (eyelet pattern) from [2] to [4]. 6. Select parameter 01 (eyelet pattern) by either one of three methods described below: A. Press the [Eyelet pattern] key. B. Move the cursor to the icon of parameter 01 with the [ C. Move the cursor to [NO.] with the [ [ENTER] key. ] key and press the [ENTER] key. ] key and select No. 01 with the [+/-] key. Then, press the W0041Q 7.
Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE Operations from 10 to 11 are for changing the numerals of parameter 19 (taper tack angle) from [0] to [1] 10. Select parameter 19 (taper tack angle) by either one of two methods described below: ] key and press the [ENTER] key. A. Move the cursor to the icon of parameter 19 with the [ B. Move the cursor to [NO.] with [ Then, press the [ENTER] key. ] key and select No. 19 with the [+/-] key. W0047Q 11.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER
Chapter 4 PARAMETER Parameter Table Described below is the contents of the parameter that is set on each program. • The parameter values can be stored independently for each program. Each parameter for the taper tack and the straight bar tack is also independently stored. • The allowable setting range for some parameters may vary from the range specified, depending on the settings of each other parameters.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 06 No. of eyelet stitches 4∼20 stitches 1 9 07 Cutting space -0.3∼0.5mm 0.1 0.0 08 Knife X position compensation -0.5∼0.5mm 0.1 0.0 09 Knife Y position compensation -0.7∼0.7mm 0.1 0.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 1 0 15 θ2 alignment -3∼3 16 Eyelet machine speed (Note 2) -600∼0rpm 100 0 17 Eyelet Radius OFF、1∼5 1 OFF 18 Taper tack Radius OFF、1∼5 1 OFF 19 Taper tack angle -5∼5 1 0 20 Slow start stitches 0∼3 stitches 1 0 21 Slow start speed (Note 3) 400∼1,500rpm 100 1,000 22 Stitch width correction -1.0∼1.0mm 0.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER When the programmer is connected to the machine with the straight bar tack specifications No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 100 1,800 2 00 Sewing speed 1,000∼2,200rpm 01 Eyelet pattern 1∼6 1 02 Button hole length (Note 1) -12(L1):14∼18mm 1 03 Tacking length -12(L1):16mm (L2):18∼22mm (L2):20mm (L3):22∼26mm (L3):24mm (L4):26∼30mm (L4):28mm (L5):28∼32mm (L5):30mm (L6):32∼36mm (L6):34mm (L7):36∼40mm (L7):38mm 2.0∼6.0mm 0.1 4.0 1 7 0.1 1.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 08 Knife X position compensation -0.5∼0.5mm 0.1 0.0 09 Knife Y position compensation -0.7∼0.7mm 0.1 0.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 17 Eyelet Radius OFF、1∼5 1 OFF 18 Width correction value -1.0∼0mm 0.1 0 19 Tacking overlap amount 0∼2.0mm 0.1 1.0 20 Slow start stitches 0∼3 stitches 1 0 21 Slow start speed (Note 3) 400∼1,500rpm 100 1,000 22 Stitch width correction -1.0∼1.0mm 0.1 0 23 Tacking X alignment -1.0∼1.0mm 0.
Chapter 4 PARAMETER Parameter Selection (NOTE) The screen shown is an example when the programmer is connected to the machine with the taper tack specifications. When the programmer is connected to the machine with the straight bar tack specifications, a partly different screen will be displayed. Selection with the [SHORT CUT] key 1. Press any one of the [SHORT CUT] keys on the programmer. For further details of the [SHORT CUT] key, refer to “Name of Parts and Function”(page E-2).
Chapter 4 PARAMETER Changing the Parameter Described below is the setting method for parameter No. 00 (sewing speed) from[1800rpm] to [2000 rpm] as an example. (NOTE) 1. The screen shown is an example when the programmer is connected to the machine with the taper tack specifications. When the programmer is connected to the machine with the straight bar tack specifications, a partly different screen will be displayed. Select parameter No. 00 on the parameter selection screen with the [ [ENTER] key.
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Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING
Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Reading from the Machine 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. When the auto read/write setting is set to OFF, the menu screen appears and so does the parameter setting screen when set to ON. For further details, refer to “Auto Read/Write Setting”(page E-34). W0012Q 2. Select the icon with [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. When the auto read/write setting is set to ON, the screen below does not appear.
Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Writing to the Machine 1. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q 2. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0014Q 3. Press the [ENTER] key after confirming the program No.. The buzzer starts to sound and the writing is to end. 1584Q 4. Press the [P] key to end the programmer.
Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Reading from the File 1. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q 2. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0015Q 3. Select the file to read with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1588Q 4. Select [YES] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. When you change the file to read, press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen and select the file again.
Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Writing to the File Any name can be input to a file. When the file name is not changed, you don't have to proceed with procedures from 4 to 7. 1. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q 2. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0016Q 3. Select the file to write with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1590Q 4. Select a file name with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1591Q 5.
Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING 7. Enter an alpha-numeral by repeating procedures from 5 to 6. Press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen after the alpha-numeral is entered. 8. Select [YES] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. When the file to write to is changed, press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen and select a file again. 1592Q (CAUTION) The data of the programmer is retained for about 1 month after the power is supplied.
Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS
Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS Auto Read/Write Setting When the programmer is to start or end, setting can be performed as for auto program reading and writing (refer to “Enable/disable for auto read/write”(page E-46) for the setting method.) Operation for file reading and writing is not needed at each start and end of the programmer. Program numbers to read and write can be selected from two choices below: • One of any programs (It is recommended to set the program No.
Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS File Saving Function Three programs at maximum, which are currently read in the programmer, can be stored as a file. Saved files are optional to read and write. The same file can be used on multiple machines if the programmer is connected to different machines and the saved file is written in them. For the method to save a program in a file, refer to “Program Writing to the File”(page E-31).
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Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Data saving to another machine Saving area Many kinds of data can be saved in the programmer. There exists a multi-segmented data saving place in the programmer and each segmented place is called " area". Each area serves as described below: • Environment setting Data saving for environment setting. • Cycle program Data saving for cycle program. • Machine Data saving for the data read from the machine. • Work Data saving for the data read from the machine.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 6. Read all of the program in machine 1 into the programmer. (B) (Refer to “Program Reading from the Machine”(page E-28).) The data in machine 1 is read into the machine area and work area. All jobs such as data change on the programmer are executed in the work area. The data in the machine area will not be changed unless another data is read and is used as comparative reference to the changed data in the work area and for other purposes. 7.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cycle Program Setting Cycle program setting Setting can be performed as for continuous execution of 8 programs at maximum. The example below exemplifies changing the cycle program from [01 (ON), 01 (ON), 05 (OFF)] to [01 (ON), 01 (ON), 01 (ON), 05 (OFF)]. 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q 3. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0017Q 4.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 8. Proceed with operations from 6 to 7 to set the cycle setting. When an input column for program Nos. is [-], cycle programs set further right to that column are all disable. Be sure to perform the continuous input of the program to execute in order not to put a space. W0071Q (NOTE) Render the input column for [C1] to [-] in order to clear all of the setting and press the [ENTER] key. 9.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Display of the program Nos. for the machine at cycle program writing When the cycle program set on the programmer is written, an exceptional display may occur for the program No. display of the machine depending how both settings are combined. When numbers of the cycle program set on the programmer are less than those set on the machine; • C1 - C3 are set to the cycle program of the machine. • [C3] is displayed on the program No. window of the machine.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Initializing the Program in the Work Area Initialization can be performed as for the program read in the work area of the programmer. (Reset to the factory setting.) For the work area, refer to “Data saving to another machine”(page E-38). Programmer Environment setting Cycle program Machine Work File 1 File 2 File 3 Initializing all of the program 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q 3.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 3. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0018Q 4. Select the icon (the icon on the left) and press the [ENTER] key. W0074Q 5. Select any program No. with the [+/-] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0075Q 6. Select [YES] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1595Q When operations above are completed, any program is initialized.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Environment Setting Setting is performed as for programmer operation. Language used Any language can be selected from languages listed below. Language setting is set to English at the factory setting. • English • Japanese • Chinese • Spanish • French • German • Portuguese • Italian • Turkish • Spanish • English • Indonesian • Indonesian 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. 3.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Setting numbers of the program to read and write Numbers of the program to read and write can be set to either [All programs] or [Any one program]. 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. 3. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0019Q 4. Select [READ/WRITE program number setting] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1600Q 5.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 5. Select [Automatic READ / WRITE OFF] or [Automatic READ / WRITE ON] press the [ENTER] key. with the [ ] key and Select [Automatic READ / WRITE ON] to enable the auto read/write and select [Automatic READ / WRITE OFF] to disable the auto read/write. 1603Q Display/non-display of the check message Selection of the check message ([YES] and [NO]) can be performed between display and non-display.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS PROM version display The version of PROM installed in the programmer and the one for the machine can be displayed. 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. 3. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0019Q 4. Select [PROM version information] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1608Q The PROM version is displayed.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Comparing the Program The currently editing data can be compared with the data in the machine or the file in the programmer. • 9 programs can be all compared. • The cycle program is excluded from the comparative object. Programmer Environment setting Cycle program Machine Work File 1 File 2 File 3 Comparing with the data in the machine 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. 3.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS (2) If no change is made on the program, [No change!!] is displayed. 1613Q Comparing with the data in the programmer 1. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. 3. Select the icon with the [ ] key and press [ENTER] key. W0020Q 4. Select any one of the file icon (the file to compare) with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. 1614Q (1) When the program is changed, the changed program No.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Copying the program Described below is the copy procedure to transcribe the program stored in the programmer, on another program with different program number. 1. Press [P] key to start the programmer. 2. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. 3. Select icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0021Q 4. Select the program number of the source and the destination for the copy with the [+/-] key and the [ ] key, then press the [ENTER] key.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS PROM Exchange Procedures PROM in the programmer can be upgraded. Refer to the Instruction Manual of the machine for how to exchange PROM of the machine. (CAUTION) 1. When PROM of the programmer is exchanged, PROM of the machine should be changed to the identical version to the programmer. If either one of PROMs is changed, an error will occur because of inconsistency of the version. Shut off the power to the machine. 1405Q 2. Press the [P] key to end the programmer. 3.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 5. Detach PROM from the socket with tools. Tools are independently sold. If tools are unavailable, use (-) screw driver to detach PROM. (CAUTION) When a screwdriver is used to detach, ply each side of PROM with care alternately and gradually. If only one side is plied, PROM may be damaged. 1370Q 6. Attach new PROM to the socket. 1371Q (CAUTION) Attach PROM by aligning the notch with the white circle on the printed circuit board (PCB).
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7. Put the cover back and fasten it with (4) screws. Screws 1504Q 8. Connect the programmer to the machine and press the [P] key to start the programmer. The buzzer sounds five times and the programmer starts with all of the program in the environment setting area and work area. (CAUTION) Be sure to initialize the program after you replace the PROM. 2376Q 9. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q 10.
Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Change to factory settings Programmer Environment setting 1. Cycle program Machine Work File 1 File 2 File 3 Press the [P] key with the [ESC] key and the [ENTER] key pressed to start the programmer. The buzzer sounds six times intermittently and the programmer starts to operate with all of the program in the above areas initialized. (Settings are returned to those set at the factory.
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Chapter 8 ERROR MESSAGE
Chapter 8 ERROR MESSAGE List of Messages Data version unmatch error Inconsistency of the version between machine and programmer causes this error. Set versions between programmer and machine to identical ones. For how to exchange PROM of the programmer, refer to “PROM Exchange Procedures”(page E-52). A part of message is out of the indication box. The integral message is as described below: “Data version unmatch error!! Press P key and after finished, please adapt the data version of PROM.
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