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Table of contents 1 About this manual ..................................................................... 5 1.1 Scope of application of the manual.............................................. 5 1.2 Applicable documentation............................................................ 5 1.3 Damage during transport ............................................................. 5 1.4 Limitation of liability...................................................................... 5 1.5 Symbols used ...
Table of contents 6.4.5 Selecting options from a list....................................................... 40 6.4.6 Using file filters .......................................................................... 41 6.4.7 Entering text............................................................................... 42 6.4.8 Entering parameter values......................................................... 43 6.4.9 Switching the full-screen display on and off............................... 44 6.4.
Table of contents 10.4 Setting the working height ......................................................... 95 10.4.1 Frame with rollers ...................................................................... 95 10.4.2 Frames without rollers ............................................................... 96 10.5 Set up the pedal......................................................................... 97 10.6 Attach the thread reel holders.................................................... 97 10.
Table of contents 4 Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Table of contents Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Table of contents 6 Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
About this manual 1 About this manual 1.1 Scope of application of the manual This manual describes the intended use and set-up of the CNC sewing unit for free contours 911. It applies to all submodels listed in Section 3 Performance description. 1.2 Applicable documentation The device contains built-in components from other manufacturers, e.g. Drive motors.
About this manual 1.5 Symbols used Correct setting Specifies the correct setting. Faults Specifies the faults that can occur due to an incorrect setting. Steps to be performed when operating the machine (sewing and equipping) Steps to be performed for servicing, maintenance, and installation Steps to be performed via the software control panel 1. The individual steps are numbered: 1. First step 2. 2. Second step ... The sequence of the steps must always be followed.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions This section contains basic instructions for your safety. Read the instructions carefully before setting up, programming, maintaining, or operating the machine. Make sure to follow the information included in the safety instructions. Failure to do this can result in serious injury and damage to the machine. 2.1 General safety instructions Only authorized persons may use the machine. Every person who works with the machine must have read the operating manual first.
Safety instructions Safety equipment may not be removed or put out of service. If this cannot be avoided for a repair operation, the safety equipment must be refitted and put back into service immediately afterwards. Work on electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified electrical specialists. The connecting cable must have a power plug approved in the specific country. The power plug may only be connected to the power cable by a qualified electrician.
Safety instructions DANGER Type and source of the danger Consequences in the event of noncompliance Measures for avoiding the danger This is what a hazard note looks like for a hazard that will result in serious injury or even death if not complied with. WARNING Type and source of the danger Consequences in the event of noncompliance Measures for avoiding the danger This is what a hazard note looks like for a hazard that could result in serious injury or even death if not complied with.
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Performance description 3 Performance description 3.1 Features Base type CNC-controlled, large-field sewing unit based on class 867, with a DAC III controller and specific software. To be equipped with different clamping systems.
Performance description Programming: • Operated via the graphical control panel OP 7000 • 99 program storage locations, each with a maximum of 16000 stitches • Programs can be sewn individually or in sequences • Storage of up to 20 sequences, with up to 30 programs in each sequence • Setting of individual stitch parameters per stitch for controlling: Stroke position of pressure foot, thread cutter, thread clamp, speed, thread tension, etc.
Performance description 3.2 Declaration of conformity The machine complies with the European regulations specified in the declaration of conformity or in the installation declaration. 3.3 Intended use The CNC sewing unit 911 is intended for sewing light to medium sewing materials. Threads to be used: Sewing thread made of textile fibers (cotton thread, synthetic thread or core spun thread) with thread thicknesses of 15/3 - 120/3.
Performance description Overview of technical data Characteristic 911-210-3020 911-210-6020 Sewing stitch type 301 Hook type Vertical hook Needle system 134/35 Needle strength [Nm] 80 - 180 Number of needles Stitch length (programmable) [mm] 911-201-6055 1 Maximum 12.
Performance description 3.
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Device description 4 Device description Figure 1: Complete overview 3 2 1 0 4 9 5 8 6 7 (1) - Machine upper section (2) - Quick-stop (3) - Thread reel holder (4) - Table plate (5) - Frame Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Device description 20 Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Operating 5 Operating 5.1 Switching the sewing unit on and off Figure 2: Switching the sewing unit on and off (1) - Main switch Switching on the sewing unit 1. Turn the main switch (1) to the right into the “I” position. The following message appears on the display: “Press pedal for referencing” 2. Press the pedal to perform referencing of the sewing unit. The main menu appears on the display. Switching off the sewing unit 1. Turn the main switch (1) to the left into the “0” position.
Operating 5.2 Switching on Safe Stop WARNING Risk of injury from sharp or moving parts. The sewing unit must first be switched off or switched to a Safe Stop before performing any maintenance or setup work. When the Safe Stop is active, do not reach into the looper area until this is lit up. Figure 3: Switching on Safe Stop ཱ (1) - Safe Stop switch (2) - Looper cover Switching on Safe Stop 1. Press in the button (1). Important: The switch button must latch into place.
Operating 5.3 Switching on the Quick Stop The Quick-stop switch (1) can be used to immediately stop all working steps on the machine, e.g. after an operating mistake. WARNING Risk of injury from sharp or moving parts. After a Quick-stop power is still present in the sewing unit and the clamps can move. You must therefore always switch the machine off at the main switch (2) before performing any maintenance or cleaning work.
Operating 5.4 Raising the machine upper section The machine upper section can be raised for maintenance work. WARNING Risk of injury from sharp or moving parts. Switch off the sewing unit at the main power switch before raising the machine upper section and performing maintenance work. 5.4.1 Raising the machine upper section Important: The drive carriage (2) must be at the rear.
Operating 5.4.2 Lowering the machine upper section WARNING Danger of crushing from falling upper section. Hold the upper section firmly when lowering until it is once more in position. ATTENTION Danger of machine damage from falling upper section. Hold the upper section firmly when lowering until it is once more in position. Figure 7: Lowering the machine upper section ི ཱི (3) - Locking lever (4) - Latch 1. Hold the machine upper section in the head cover region. 2. Release the latch (4). 3.
Operating 5.5 Changing the needle WARNING Risk of injury by the needle point or moving parts. Switch off the sewing machine before replacing the needle. Do not touch the needle point. Figure 8: Changing the needle ཱ ི ཱི (1) - Crank (2) - Needle bar (3) - Screw (4) - Groove Steps 1. Turn the crank (1) until the needle bar (2) reaches the highest position. 2. Loosen the screw (3). 3. Pull the needle downwards out of the needle bar (2). 4.
Operating 5.6 Threading in the needle thread WARNING Risk of injury by the needle point and moving parts. Switch off the sewing machine before inserting the thread. Figure 9: Threading in the needle thread part 1 ེ ཹ ཱ ླྀ ཷ ྲྀ ཱུ ི ཱི ུ (1) - Thread lever (2) - Thread regulator (3) - Guide (4) - Guide (5) - Thread tensioning spring (6) - Diverter (7) - Guide (8) - Guide (9) - Tensioner (10) - Tensioner (11) - Guide Steps 1.
Operating Figure 10: Threading in the needle thread part 2 ེ ཹ ཱ ླྀ ཷ ྲྀ ཱུ ི ཱི ུ (1) - Thread lever (2) - Thread regulator (3) - Guide (4) - Guide (5) - Thread tensioning spring (6) - Diverter (7) - Guide (8) - Guide (9) - Tensioner disc (10) - Tensioner disc (11) - Guide ཻ ོ ཽ ཾ (12) - Needle thread monitor (13) - Thread clamp (14) - Guide (15) - Guide 9. Insert the thread through the needle thread monitor (12) and the thread clamp (13). 10.
Operating 5.7 Setting the thread regulator WARNING Risk of injury from moving parts. Switch off the sewing machine before setting the thread regulator. The thread regulator determines the needle thread quantity to be guided around the hook. The required thread quantity depends on the thickness of the material to be sewn, thread strength, and stitch length.
Operating 5.8 Winding the looper thread The separate winder allows the looper thread to be wound while sewing or independently of sewing. Figure 12: Winding the looper thread ཱུ ཱ ུ ཱི ི (1) - Thread guide plate (2) - Thread guide channel (3) - Thread winding tension (4) - Winder flap (5) - Winder shaft (6) - Cutter Steps 1. Place the thread reel on the thread reel holder and guide the needle thread through the hole in the guide on the unwinding bracket.
Operating 5.9 Replacing the looper thread bobbin WARNING Risk of injury by the needle point or moving parts. Switch the sewing machine to the Safe Stop mode before changing the bobbin. Figure 13: Replacing the looper thread bobbin - Part 1 ཱ (1) - Sewing material holder (2) - Safe Stop switch ི ཱི (3) - Lighting (4) - Cover plate 1. Remove the sewing material holder (1) (for alternating frames only). 2. Press the Safe Stop button (2). The drive carriage moves to the bobbin change position.
Operating Figure 14: Replacing the looper thread bobbin - Part 2 ུ ཱུ ྲྀ ཷ ླྀ (5) - Bobbin (6) - Bobbin housing flap (7) - Guide (8) - Tension spring (9) - Slot 3. Fold up the bobbin housing flap (6). 4. Remove the empty bobbin. 5. Insert a full bobbin. Important: Insert the bobbin (5) so that it moves in the opposite direction of the looper when the thread is pulled out. 6. Feed the hook thread through the slot (9) in the bobbin housing. 7. Pull the hook thread under the tensioning spring (8). 8.
Operating 5.10 Adjusting the hook thread tension WARNING Risk of injury by the needle point or moving parts. Switch off the sewing machine before adjusting the hook thread tension. Figure 15: Adjusting the hook thread tension ཱ (1) - Tension spring (2) - Adjusting screw The looper thread tension is generated by the tension spring (1) and adjusted via the adjustment screw (2). To increase the tension: 1. Turn the adjusting screw (2) clockwise. To reduce the tension: 1.
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Operating the controller 6 Operating the controller The controller is operated via the operating terminal (1) at the right, next to the upper part of the machine. Figure 16: Operating terminal (1) - Operating terminal The screen is a touchscreen, i.e. the buttons are displayed on the screen rather than using physical buttons. Buttons or functions are activated by tapping the corresponding position on the monitor.
Operating the controller 6.2 Overview of the menu structure The following table provides an overview of the menu structure and the function buttons on the main screen. Different colors indicate which functions are mainly used for normal sewing operations, which items are used for creating and maintaining seam programs and the menu items that are used for making technical settings.
Operating the controller 6.3 Starting the software After switching on the sewing unit at the main power switch the machine performs a reference run. After this, the startup screen is shown on the operating terminal for a few seconds. Figure 17: Startup screen (1) - Language selection button ཱ (2) - Multitest quick-access button Here you can select the user interface language or use Service to quickly access the Multitest menu.
Operating the controller Structure of the main screen Title bar (1) On the main screen this contains the version of the machine. In the various menus this bar contains information on the currently selected menu item. Status bar (2) On the main screen, the currently open sequence is displayed here at the left and the time of day (11) is displayed at the right. In the various menus this bar contains information on the currently selected step. Main window (3) The contour to be sewn is displayed here.
Operating the controller Figure 20: Main screen ཱ ེ ཹ ི ླྀ ཱི ུ ཷ ྲྀ ཱུ (7) - Button for resetting the counter (1) - Title bar (8) - Button for bobbin change (2) - Status bar (9) - Display of the current seam (3) - Main window: Display of the seam parameters contour (10) - Button for repair mode (4) - Program bar (11) - Clock display (5) - Menu bar: Popup menus (6) - Arrow buttons for navigating within the bar Button for bobbin change (8): This button is used to inform the system that a new bobbin ha
Operating the controller 6.4 General operation of the software 6.4.1 Entering a password Depending on the settings ( Section Changing the password options, page 72) a password is only required for accessing the technical menus or is required every time the machine is started. The password entry screen is displayed when a password is required. Figure 21: Entering a password ཱ (1) - Data entry field Enter password (2) - Numeric buttons Enter password 1.
Operating the controller 6.4.3 Display principles Figure 22: Activated and deactivated elements ཱ (1) - Greyed-out: Deactivated element (2) - Dark background: Activated element The currently activated or selected element is highlighted with a dark background (2). Buttons that are not used in the current context are greyed-out (1). 6.4.
Operating the controller 6.4.5 Selecting options from a list When selecting options, a distinction is made between round option buttons and square checkboxes Selection with option buttons Figure 24: Selection with option buttons (1) - Option buttons: Selected element Options button With round option buttons only one of the displayed options can be selected. • Tap the desired option The selected option (1) is marked with a dot.
Operating the controller 6.4.6 Using file filters When opening, copying or deleting seam programs a list of all available files is displayed. You can use the filter functions to make the list more manageable: File filter 1. Tap the File Filter button under the list. The file filter screen opens. Figure 26: File filter 2. Tap the desired filter criterion: • .fnp911: Seam programs only • .seq911: Sequences only • All Files: Seam programs and sequences 3. Tap the Open button.
Operating the controller 6.4.7 Entering text A text entry window is displayed when text needs to be entered, e.g. for the name of a program. Figure 27: Text entry window ུ ཱ ཱི ི (1) - Data entry field (2) - Keyboard Entering text (3) - CR: Adopt the entered text (4) - DEL: Delete a character (5) - Aa: Switch between uppercase/ Writing text • Use the displayed keyboard (2) to enter the text. Switching between uppercase/lowercase: • Tap the Aa (5) button.
Operating the controller 6.4.8 Entering parameter values A numeric entry window opens when numeric values for program or machine parameters need to be entered. Figure 28: Numeric entry window ཱ ི ཱི ུ ཱུ (1) - Title bar (2) - Status bar (3) - Symbol (4) - Value range (5) - Data entry field (6) - Numeric buttons The title bar (1) shows the parameter group. The status bar (2) shows the name of the parameter currently being edited.
Operating the controller 6.4.9 Switching the full-screen display on and off In order to see the seam contour in more detail you can switch the main window (1) to occupy the full screen and hide the buttons (2) at the right side of the main screen. Figure 29: Switching the full-screen display on and off (1) - Full-screen switched off Full-screen on/off ཱ (2) - Full-screen switched on Switching between the displays: 1. Tap the menu items Extras > Full-screen on/off.
Operating the controller 6.5 Opening a seam program or sequence for sewing You will usually open an existing seam program or and existing sewing sequence. Opening a program 1. Tap the menu items File > Open. The file selection screen is displayed. All existing seam programs and sequences are displayed. You can use the File Filter to make the list more manageable ( Section 6.4.6 Using file filters, page 43). Figure 31: Opening a file 2. Tap the desired file. 3. Tap the Open button.
Operating the controller 6.6.1 Sewing with a modified thread tension 1. Tap the menu items Correction > Thread Tension. The window for changing the thread tension appears: Figure 32: Sewing with a modified thread tension 2. Enter the desired thread tension value. 3. Tap the OK button after entering the password. The value is adopted and used for all seams until the machine is switched off. 6.6.2 Sewing with a modified sewing speed 1. Tap the menu items Correction > Sewing Speed.
Operating the controller 6.7 Changing the bobbin The machine automatically detects when the looper thread has been used up and a new bobbin needs to be inserted. In this case, or when a thread breakage occurs, the Manage Thread Breakage window is automatically displayed. Figure 34: Managing a thread breakage Changing the bobbin 1. Tap the Change Bobbin button. 2. Changing the bobbin ( Section 5.9 Replacing the looper thread bobbin, page 31). WARNING Risk of injury by the needle point or moving parts.
Operating the controller 6.8 Continuing a seam in Repair mode after an error In Repair mode you can move to any desired point on the contour, e.g. in order to continue the seam program from this position after an error has occurred. Repair Mode 1. Tap the Repair mode button on the main screen. The Repair mode window is displayed. Figure 35: Repair Mode Correcting errors 2. Use the Forwards and Back buttons to move to the point where sewing is to continue. 3. Tap the Continue Sewing button.
Operating the controller 6.10 Creating a new seam program New seam programs are created using a Teach-In procedure. Individual seam paths with specific seam parameters are defined via the operating terminal in order to do this. Calling up Teach-In 1. Tap the menu items File > New > Seam Program. The Teach-In window appears.
Operating the controller Defining the seam parameters for the path Figure 37: Teach-In: Seam parameters Selecting the seam parameters for the path Defining the parameters 5. Tap the respective parameter. The window for entering the parameter value opens. 6. Enter the desired value for the parameter. ( Section Entering parameter values, page 45) Seam parameters for Teach-In Button Meaning Speed Stitch length Thread tension Stroke height Cut thread 52 Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Operating the controller Draw the seam path Drawing a path 7. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the end point of the desired path. Alternatively, you can tap an arrow button once in order to define the direction and then continue moving in this direction by pressing the pedal. Important: Take care to ensure that the contour remains within the permissible sewing field of your particular sewing unit.
Operating the controller 6.11 Performing a contour test Always perform a contour test every time after creating or editing a program to ensure that the entire contour lies within the permissible sewing field Checking a contour Checking a contour 1. Tap the menu items Edit > Seam program > Contour test. The Contour test window appears. Figure 38: Contour Test 2. Move along the contour stitch by stitch using the Forwards and Back buttons. 3. Check that all points lie within the sewing area.
Operating the controller 6.12 Creating a new sequence You can combine up to 30 seam programs to form a sequence. You can create up to 20 sequences. Create a sequence Select the seam program 1. Tap the menu items File > New > Sequence. The window for selecting the seam program appears. Figure 39: Select the seam programs for the sequence The existing seam programs are displayed at the right side of the screen. The Sequence field at the left shows the seam programs that currently exists in the sequence.
Operating the controller 6.13 Editing an existing sequence You can edit an existing sequence by adding or removing seam programs. Open the sequence Select the sequence to be edited 1. Open the sequence you wish to modify via the menu items File > Open ( page 47). The sequence is opened in the main screen. 2. Tap the menu items Edit > Sequence. The window for editing the sequence appears. Figure 40: Editing an existing sequence Edit the sequence 56 3.
Operating the controller 6.14 Saving a seam program or sequence under a different name You can save a seam program or sequence under a different name. E.g. if you wish to create a new program that is similar to an existing program you do not need to create the entire program anew. You can save the existing program under a new name and simply change the respective details. New name 1. Tap the menu items File > Save As. A selection window allowing you to select a seam program or sequence appears.
Operating the controller 6.15 Copying a seam program or sequence You can also copy seam programs or sequences from a USB stick to the controller or from the controller to a USB stick. Not all commonly available USB sticks are suitable for the copying process. You can obtain a suitable USB stick from Dürkopp Adler using the order number 9805 791113. Copy file Select the file 1. Tap the menu items File > Copy.
Operating the controller 6.16 Deleting a seam program or sequence Seam programs or sequences that are no longer required can be deleted from the controller. Delete file Select the file to be deleted 1. Tap the menu items File > Delete. The window for selecting the file to be deleted appears: Figure 42: Deleting a seam program or sequence You can use the File Filter to make the list more manageable ( Section 6.4.6 Using file filters, page 43). 2. Tap the desired file.
Operating the controller 6.17.1 Changing the contour of a seam program Change the contour 1. Tap the menu items Edit > Seam program > Adjust Contour. The contour adjustment window appears: Figure 43: Contour adjustment - Part 1 (1) - Cursor Select the approximate position ཱ (2) - Scale: First to last stitch 2. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor (1) to the position on the contour that is to be changed.
Operating the controller Figure 45: Technology operations Select technology operations 6. Select the desired technology operations for the new seam path ( Section 6.4.5 Selecting options from a list, page 42). 7. Confirm the selection with OK. You are returned to the detail window with the modified contour. 8. Tap the Next button again. A query dialog is displayed, asking if you wish to adopt the changes. Agreeing to this dialog will save the modified contour.
Operating the controller 6.17.2 Changing the parameters of a seam program You can also change the general settings that apply to the entire seam program. Select the parameter group 1. Tap the menu items Edit > Seam program > Parameters. The window for selecting the program parameter group appears: Figure 46: Select the program parameter group Changing program parameters 2. Tap the desired parameter group. The individual parameters of this group are displayed. 3. Tap the desired parameter.
Operating the controller Overview of the individual program parameters PP1 - Configuration Symbol Meaning Seam name max. 20 characters Minimum sewing foot stroke height (min. = 1.0 .. max. = 10.0; Def. = 5.0 mm ) Sets this as the minimum value of the programmable sewing foot stroke height so that only this value needs to be adjusted when sewing thicker materials. Adjust the thread tension (min. = 10… max. = 200; Def. = 100%) The thread tension profile for the entire contour is adjusted accordingly.
Operating the controller PP2 - Insertion mode Symbol Meaning Insertion mode The following options can be set: Mode 1 (Def.) Clamp is opened in the insertion position. The clamp is closed when the pedal is pressed. Pressing the pedal again starts sewing of the seam. Mode 2 Clamp is opened in the insertion position. Pressing the pedal closes the left part of the two-piece clamp for angle mounting. Pressing the pedal again closes the right part. Pressing the pedal again starts sewing of the seam.
Operating the controller PP3 - Removal mode Symbol Meaning Removal mode The following options can be set: Mode 1 (Def.) Clamp is opened in the removal position. Mode 2 Clamp remains closed in the removal position. The clamp is opened when the pedal is pressed. Mode 3 Clamp remains closed in the removal position. Pressing the pedal opens the left part of the two-piece clamp for angle mounting. Pressing the pedal again opens the right part. Mode 4 Clamp remains closed in the removal position.
Operating the controller PP6 - Thread consumption Symbol Meaning Sewing material thickness (min. = 0.. max. 20.0; Def. 0) The thickness of the sewing material when pressed together. Material consumption adjustment (min. = -10.0 .. max. 10.0; Def. 0) Correction to the calculated value. PP7 - Offset Symbol Meaning X offset (min. = -5.0… max. = 5.0; Def. = 0.0 mm ) Y offset (min. = -5.0… max. = 5.0; Def. = 0.0 mm ) PP8 - Scaling. Symbol Meaning X scaling (min. = 80… max. = 120; Def.
Operating the controller 6.18 Editing machine parameters You use the machine parameters to define the basic machine settings that apply to all programs. Select the parameter group 1. Tap the menu items Edit > Machine parameters. The window for selecting the machine parameter group appears. Figure 47: Select the machine parameter group Change the machine parameter 2. Tap the desired parameter group. The individual parameters of this group are displayed. 3. Tap the desired parameter.
Operating the controller Overview of the individual machine parameters MP1 - Configuration Symbol Meaning Needle cooling The following options can be set: None: No type of needle cooling is active. Air cooling (Def.): The needle is cooled with air while sewing the seam. Ice cooling: Optional equipment. Foot mode The foot can be operated in the following modes: Hopper: The foot only presses on the sewing material while the needle is in the sewing material.
Operating the controller Symbol Meaning Pedal mode The following options are available: Mode 1: The current position of the pedal is evaluated. Mode 2 (Def.): The pedal must be returned to the home position after every actuation before a new actuation is recognized. Mode 3: The current position of the pedal is evaluated. The quick.start mode is also enabled ( Section Insertion mode, page 64). The machine must be switched off and on in order to enable the quick-start mode.
Operating the controller MP3 - Needle thread monitor Symbol Meaning Needle thread monitor mode The following options are available: Threading position: After detection of a thread breakage the thread is cut and the clamp then moves to the threading position. Cut thread (Def.): After detection of a thread breakage the thread is cut and the clamp then moves to the contour position according to the defined reversing path. Remain in position: After detection of a thread breakage seam motion is stopped.
Operating the controller MP5 - Thread clamping Symbol Meaning Close thread clamp at 1st stitch (min. = 0° .. max. 250°; Def. 180°) Start angle for closing the thread clamp during the first stitch. Open thread clamp at 1st stitch (min. = 0° .. max. 359°; Def. 340°) Start angle for opening the thread clamp during the first stitch. If the closing and opening angles are the same then the thread clamp is not activated.
Operating the controller 6.19 Checking and changing the technical settings The technical settings are made via the menu item Extras > Service. Figure 48: Technical menu items A password must always be entered in order to access the additional menu items in Extras > Service ( Section 6.4.1 Entering a password, page 40). Changing the password options The default password on delivery is: 25483.
Operating the controller Defining the password protected areas Password applicability 1. Tap the menu items Extras > Service > Settings. The Settings window appears. 2. Tap the Operator Password option in this window.
Operating the controller Testing the touchscreen You can use the Extras > Service > Settings menu item to check that the touchscreen is functioning correctly over all areas of the screen. Touch test 1. In the menu item Extras > Service > Settings tap the Control panel settings option. 2. In the following window tap the Touch Test option. An empty window is opened. 3. Use your finger to tap various different points or draw lines.
Operating the controller Call up the test page 1. In the menu item Extras > Service > Multitest tap the Test inputs / outputs option. The IO Test Page window is displayed. Figure 50: Testing inputs and outputs ཱ (1) - Area for input elements (2) - Area for output elements The input elements are listed and selected at the left side (1) and the output elements at the right side (2). Testing an element 2. Use Select + or Select - to select the desired element in the respective area.
Operating the controller Output elements No. Meaning Y1 Foot mode Y2 Bobbin flap open Y3 Needle cooling on Y4 Right clamp Y5 Left clamp Y9 Threading switch lamp on Y10 Oil level indicator warning light on Y25 Laser marking lamp 1 (Z) Y26 Laser marking lamp 2 (Z) Y27 Laser marking lamp 3 (Z) Y28 Laser marking lamp 4 (Z) Setting stroke position WARNING Risk of injury from sharp or moving parts. Do not reach into the machine when setting the stroke position.
Operating the controller Testing the sewing motor WARNING Risk of injury from sharp or moving parts. Do not reach into the machine during the function test of the sewing motor. Call up the motor test 1. In the menu item Extras > Service > Multitest tap the Test sewing motor option. The sewing motor test screen is displayed: Figure 51: Testing the sewing motor Important: Remove the thread from the needle and needle lever before starting the test. Testing the sewing motor 2. Tap the button.
Operating the controller Calling up log displays and error lists You can access the log settings and error lists via Extras > Service > System Information. Calling up system information 1. Tap the menu items Extras > Service > System Information. The selection screen for system information appears. Figure 52: System Information 2. Tap the desired symbol.
Operating the controller Initializing the controller and performing updates You can use Extras > Service > Initialization and Update to reset the controller and control panel to the factory defaults and to update the controller with a new software version. Calling update 1. Tap the menu items Extras > Service > Initialization and Update The screen for initialization and update appears.
Operating the controller Updating the controller The latest software version is available at www.duerkopp-adler.com. You can easily transfer a new software version from a USB stick to the controller. Not all commonly available USB sticks are suitable for the copying process. You can obtain a suitable USB stick from Dürkopp Adler using the order number 9805 791113. Software update 1. Switch off the machine 2. Insert the USB stick into the USB connector (1) on the operating terminal.
Creating programs with DA CAD 5000 7 Creating programs with DA CAD 5000 You can use the DA CAD 5000 program to create seam programs on a PC. The DA CAD 5000 program is available as additional equipment ( Section 3.5 Additional equipment, page 17). This section only provides an overview of the program steps. A detailed description is provided in the Operating manual for the DA CAD 5000 program. Selection of the machine class. The first step is to select the machine class.
Creating programs with DA CAD 5000 Saving the seam contour Figure 57: Save the seam contour The final step is to save the finished seam program and copy it to a USB stick. Not all commonly available USB sticks are suitable for the copying process. You can obtain a suitable USB stick from Dürkopp Adler using the order number 9805 791113. Save the program on a USB stick 1. Select the menu items Data transfer > USB memory stick > Save (PC->>USB).
Error and information messages 8 Error and information messages 8.
Error and information messages Error code Description Troubleshooting 2155 X-axis stepper motor overload • Transport system not moving freely • Obstacle to transport motion • Correct the cause of not moving freely • Remove obstacles/adjust the motion 2156 X-axis stepper motor overtemperature • Stepper motor not moving freely • Remove the cause of the lack of • Stepper motor defective freedom of motion • Controller defective • Replace the stepper motor • Replace the controller 2201 Y-axis stepper m
Error and information messages Error code Description Troubleshooting 2355 Stroke position stepper motor overload • Correct the cause of not moving • Transport system not moving freely freely • Obstacles to the transport motion • Remove obstacles/adjust the motion 2356 Stroke position stepper motor overtemperature • Transport system not moving freely • Stepper motor defective • Controller defective • Correct the cause of not moving freely • Replace the stepper motor • Replace the controller Machine
Error and information messages Error code 6551 6554 6651 Description Troubleshooting Error in upper part position/AD converter/process error • Switch the machine off and on again • Software update Internal error • Notify DA Service Stepper motor driver error Internal error • Switch the machine off and on again • Software update • Notify DA Service 6653 6751 6761 6952 Communication 7801 Control panel interface communication • Cable fault • Switch the machine off and on again • Cable • Software up
Error and information messages 8.2 Information messages Informati Description on code Troubleshooting 8400 Control panel has no valid program for the DAC Load the current program into the control panel from a USB stick. 8401 8402 Control panel has no valid program for the DAC Load the current program into the control panel from a USB stick. 8403 Program in DAC is no longer current. Load the current program into the DAC. 8404 DAC update failed.
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Maintenance 9 Maintenance This section describes simple maintenance work that needs to be carried out on a regular basis. This maintenance work can be carried out by the operating personnel. Advanced maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified specialists. Advanced maintenance work is described in the Service manual. 9.1 Cleaning ATTENTION Malfunctions due to machine contamination. Sewing dust and thread remains can impair the operation of the machine.
Maintenance 9.2 Oil lubrication WARNING Skin injuries due to contact with oil. Oil can cause a rash if it comes into contact with the skin. Avoid any skin contact with the oil. If oil gets on your skin, wash the affected skin areas thoroughly. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Risk of environmental damage from oil. Oil is a pollutant and must not enter the sewage system or the soil. Carefully collect old oil and dispose of oil and oil-contaminated machine parts in the legally prescribed manner.
Maintenance The sewing unit is equipped with a central oil-wick lubrication system. The bearings are supplied from the oil reservoir (1). Figure 59: Oil lubrication ཱ ི ཱི (1) - Oil reservoir (2) - Refill opening (3) - Maximum level marking (4) - Minimum level marking Correct setting The oil level must always be between the minimum level marking (4) and the maximum level marking (3). Checking the oil level 1. Switch off the sewing machine at the main switch. 2.
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Setting up 10 Setting up WARNING Risk of injury. The machine may only be set up by trained specialists. Wear safety gloves and safety shoes when unpacking and setting up. 10.1 Checking the scope of delivery Important: The scope of delivery depends on your specific order. 1. Prior to set-up, check that all parts are present. Figure 60: Delivery scope ཱ ི ུ ཱི (1) - Machine upper section (2) - Thread reel holder (3) - Frame Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Setting up Delivery scope: • Double lockstitch machine (1), equipped with: • Automatic sewing foot and clamp ventilation • Stroke position adjustment • Thread cutter • Needle thread monitoring • Threading device • Multiple thread tensioning • • • • • Compressed air maintenance unit (4) with compressed air pistol (5) Height-adjustable frame (3) Thread reel holders (2) Tools and small parts in accessory pack Additional equipment (optional) 10.
Setting up WARNING Danger of injuries from unsafe positioning of the machine. Before commissioning all frame variants ensure that the frame feet are turned out sufficiently and the nuts tightened so that the machine stands securely. Lifting the machine Use a lifting carriage or forklift when lifting the machine for transport. WARNING Risk of injury. The machine is heavy Always use a lifting carriage or forklift for lifting the machine to avoid back injuries or crushing injuries if the machine falls down.
Setting up 10.3 Transport locks The transport locks protect the machine during movement and must be removed before setting up. 1. Remove all transport locks before setting up the sewing unit. Important: The transport locks must be fitted again if the sewing unit is transported in the future. ATTENTION Possible machine damage through unsecured transport. Never transport the machine without the transport locks. 96 Operating manual 911 - Version 00.
Setting up 10.4 Setting the working height 10.4.1 Frame with rollers The working height is continuously adjustable between 800 and 1050 mm (clearance between the floor and upper edge of the table plate). WARNING Risk of injury The machine is heavy Do not lift the sewing unit by the table plate. Always support the unit using a lifting carriage or forklift before releasing the clamping screws. Figure 63: Setting the working height on sewing units with rollers (1) - Clamping screws 1.
Setting up 10.4.2 Frames without rollers The working height is continuously adjustable between 760 and 910 mm (clearance between the floor and upper edge of the table plate). WARNING Risk of injury The machine is heavy Do not lift the sewing unit by the table plate. Always support the unit using a lifting carriage or forklift before releasing the clamping screws. Figure 64: Setting the working height on sewing units without rollers ཱ (1) - Nut (2) - Threaded rod 1.
Setting up 10.5 Set up the pedal The foot pedal can be freely positioned in front of the sewing unit as far as the cable allows. Figure 65: Set up the pedal (1) - Foot pedal 1. Position the foot pedal (1) in front of the sewing unit so that the pedal and machine can be comfortably operated. 10.6 Attach the thread reel holders Figure 66: Attach the thread reel holders ཱ ི ཱི (1) - Thread reel holder (2) - Unwinding bracket (3) - Thread plate (4) - Nuts 1.
Setting up 10.7 Electrical connection DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock The machine may only be connected by trained electrical specialists. Disconnect the power plug before carrying out work on the electrical equipment. Make sure the power plug cannot be unintentionally reinserted. It is essential that you observe the information in the operating manual of the stepper motor manufacturer provided with the 10.7.
Setting up 10.8 Pneumatic connection The sewing unit must be provided with dry, oil-free air for operating the pneumatic components. Correct setting A minimum operating pressure of at least 6 bar must be maintained, even under maximum air consumption. ATTENTION Machine damage possible due to incorrect operating pressure. An incorrect pressure can cause damage to the machine. The operating pressure for the pneumatic unit is 6 bar.
Setting up Figure 67: Connect the compressed air maintenance unit ཱ ི (1) - Turning handle (2) - Connecting hose (3) - Pressure indicator Connect the compressed air maintenance unit 1. Attach the connecting hose (2) (order number 0797 003031) to the compressed air supply using a ¼" hose coupling. Setting the operating pressure The operating pressure is 6 bar. This can be read on the pressure display (3). 1. Pull the turning handle (1) up. 2.
Setting up 10.10 Commissioning Carry out a sewing test before starting up the machine. Adjust the machine to the requirements of the material to be sewn. To do this, read the corresponding sections in the Operating manual Read the corresponding sections in the Service manual in order to make adjustments to the machine if the sewing results do not conform to the requirements. WARNING Risk of injury by the needle point or moving parts.
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Disposal 11 Disposal The customer is responsible for disposal of the machine and packaging materials. The machine must not be disposed of via the normal household waste. The machine must be disposed of in an appropriate and correct manner according to the national regulations. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Risk of environmental damage due to incorrect oil disposal. Incorrect disposal of old oil can result in severe environmental damage. Always follow the statutory rules in regard of disposal.
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