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Mitsubishi Electric PLK-J Series Technical Manual

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INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE
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PLK-J-PAL
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Operation Panel
A180E782P04

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  • Page 1 INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL PLK-J-PAL TECHNICAL MANUAL Operation Panel A180E782P04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents [1] For safe use __________________________________________________ [1]-1 [2] Precautions for use ____________________________________________ [2]-1 [3] Explanations of basic screen, icons and operation __________________ [3]-1 1. Screen configuration ....................[3]-1 2. Explanations of Standard screen 1 ................[3]-2 3. Digital tension ......................[3]-3 4.
  • Page 3 [11] Modification mode ____________________________________________ [11]-1 1. Main modification mode functions ................[11]-1 2. Entering the modification mode ................[11]-2 3. Quitting the modification mode ................. [11]-2 4. Changing the feed data to home position ..............[11]-3 5. Confirming on the image screen ................[11]-4 6.
  • Page 4 [16] Program mode _______________________________________________ [16]-1 1. Setting methods ....................... [16]-1 2. "System, setting file write" and "Setting file read" ............. [16]-4 [17] Easy setting _________________________________________________ [17]-1 1. Sewing setting ......................[17]-1 2. Language setting ...................... [17]-6 Adjustment setting of each axis ................
  • Page 5 Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi industrial sewing machine PLK-J Series. Please read this technical manual before starting to ensure correct and long-term use. * The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in part or whole. * The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 6: For Safe Use

    [1] For safe use ■ For safe use Always observe the following matters to safely use the Mitsubishi industrial electronic sewing machine PLK-J Series. Before starting Before using this control unit, read all of the technical manuals carefully, and correctly use the unit following the manual.
  • Page 7 ■ NOTICE CONCERNING MARKING (1) Electronic sewing machine PLK-J series are applied to CE conformity marking by installing the exclusive device [PLK-J-CE]. When the products are used in the EU region, these devices are necessary to be installed.

  • Page 8: Precautions For Use

    [2] Precautions for use Warning 1. Do not place foot on the foot switch when turning the power ON. 2. Always turn the power OFF when leaving the sewing machine. 3. Do not inspect the control circuit with a tester. 4.
  • Page 9 9. The sewing machine will coast to a stop when the power is turned OFF or a power failure occurs during sewing machine operation. 10. Always align the connector shape and direction, and securely insert the connector. 11. If the position detector's connector dislocates, or the sewing machine is completely locked, the motor will be turned OFF automatically for a set time to prevent burning.

  • Page 10: Explanations Of Basic Screen, Icons And Operation

    [3] Explanations of basic screen, icons and operation Note When power supply is turned on, if there is not sewing pattern data in the internal memory, the message of [PATTERN DATA DOES NOT EXIST] is displayed. Press , then the standard screen is displayed. Note When you adjust the contrast to make the operation panel screen easier to view, refer to page [3]-7...

  • Page 11: Explanations Of Standard Screen 1

    2. Explanations of Standard screen 1 The Standard screen 1 is explained in detail below. The pattern No. is displayed. The pattern name is displayed. (Max: twelve characters) The sewing machine stitching speed is increased. The current stitching speed setting value is displayed (0 to 9). (Upper line) The stitching speed is displayed.

  • Page 12: Digital Tension

    3. Digital tension Digital tension value is displayed. Digital tension mode is set according to a purpose. Digital tension gauge (mode invalid) Digital tension gauge (mode valid) Digital tension mode can be selected from the following 4 types. ”program mode: DTSN” OF : Digital tension mode is invalid.

  • Page 13: Explanations Of Standard Screen 2

    4. Explanations of Standard screen 2 Displays the Standard screen 2 from the Standard screen 1, by pressing The Standard screen 2 is explained in detail below. The Up Counter screen is displayed. The Down Counter screen is displayed. The counter value is displayed. (Current value/setting value) Same as Standard screen 1.

  • Page 14: The Up/Down Counter Screen Is Explained Below

    5. The Up/Down Counter screen is explained below (The Down Counter screen is the same, except for the valid/invalid icon design.) * The methods of counting with the up counter (down counter) and clearing the counter are determined by the program mode setting.

  • Page 15: Explanations Of Basic Icons

    7. Explanations of basic icons The basic icons used commonly on several screens are explained in this section. ・・・ Executes home position return. ・・・ Enter : determines the settings, etc. ・・・ Returns to the previous screen. ・・・ Exits the current mode. ・・・...

  • Page 16: Explanation Of Operations

    8. Explanation of operations (1) Stitching operations [1] Reconfirm the stitching data before starting. Take special care to the set stitching speed. [2] The stitching speed is determined according to the set speed and stitch length. The maximum stitching speed is determined by the speed setting, and the stitch length limits the stitching speed.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Liquid Crystal Contrast

    (3) Sewing methods Restitching can be carried out using the previously explained halt function. If the operation is halted due to needle thread breakage, etc., set the needle at the UP position, and then using the forward jog/reverse jog icons, move to the position where the thread broke. Tie the needle thread, etc., and restart stitching by pressing the start switch.

  • Page 18: Sewing Data Compatibility

    2. Sewing Data Compatibility The following table shows the handling capabilities of the sewing machine (PLK-J series) with respect to four five types of sewing data. Continuous input,...

  • Page 19: Reading, Writing And Erasing Data

    [5] Reading, writing and erasing data 1. USB To perform actions such as storing (reading/writing) sewing data on a device other than the internal memory or reinstalling the system, a USB device is used. The device is connected to the USB connector on the PAL.

  • Page 20: Reading

    2. Reading Operation points ·Select “Read mode” from the menu. ·Select the target (internal memory/USB memory). ·Select the data, and execute reading. Operation details (1) Selecting data read Note Data reading excluding the start position cannot be executed. Read pattern data after home returning. ►Press on the standard screen, and open the menu mode.
  • Page 21 ►When you press , it moves inside the folder and the display of the FOLDER NAME at the top of the screen is changed. is displayed, and when pressed it returns to the upper hierarchy. (3) Selecting and setting the data ►Press the number of the data to be read, and then press Note When you read data from the USB memory and...
  • Page 22 Note When the pattern data number is already known, it is possible to read by specifying the number directly by the following operations. (Following operation is limited to reading from an internal memory.) Reading [Direct reading mode] Operation details (1) Selects pattern data read button Note Data reading excluding the start position cannot be executed.
  • Page 23 (4) Specifies pattern data number 2 ►Next press number button [6]. ► Then all pattern data which number starts from 86 is displayed. ►At this time, desired pattern number [0861] is displayed, then press 0861 . Note It is also available, if inputs 3 digits in the column as [0861] and push 0861 button.

  • Page 24: Writing

    3. Writing Operation points ·Select “Write mode” from the menu. ·Select the target (internal memory/USB memory). ·Set the pattern name and number, and execute writing. Operation details (1) Selecting data write ►Press on the standard screen, and open the menu mode.
  • Page 25 ►Press to display the folder screen. Select as the save destination and press move to the folder. Select as the save destination and press , the selected folder becomes the save destination and it moves to the written screen (3). Note If folders are not created in the "PATTERN"...

  • Page 26: Erasing

    4. Erasing Operation points ·Select “Read mode” from the menu. ·Select the target (internal memory/USB memory). ·Select the data, and execute erasing. Operation details (1) Selecting data erase ►Press on the standard screen, and open the menu mode. ►Press Note Data erasing excluding the start position cannot executed.

  • Page 27: Reading Data With Shortcut Icons (Reading From Internal Memory)

    5. Reading data with shortcut icons (Reading from internal memory) Note Data can be read out with easy operations. Operation details (1) Reading data ►Use the icon under the image area of the standard screen for call-up operation. (No.0802 is used as an example here.) ►Press <- to sequentially display the No.

  • Page 28: Rename The Data Number

    6. Rename the data number Note The number of the data that was saved in an internal memory can be changed. Operation details (1) Selecting data read ► Press on the standard screen, and open the menu mode. ►Press (2) Selecting the data ►...

  • Page 29: Creating Stitching Data

    [6] Creating stitching data 1. Flow of data creation The flow of creating simple stitching data, as shown below, is explained in this section. The flow of operations for creating data and the transition of screen displays are explained here. [Sample Fig.1] (1) Start from the standard screen ►Press...
  • Page 30 (3) The “INPUT MODE” screen will open. ►If the data has not been input on the standard screen, the icons will not appear. To clear the input data and input new data, press To continuously input after the data already input, press ►Set the speed.
  • Page 31 (5) The “INPUT MODE” menu will open. ►When is pressed, the work holder will return to the home position, and inputting of data will be completed. (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) Caution The work holder will automatically return to the home position.

  • Page 32: Description Of Arrow Input Screen

    2. Description of arrow input screen The arrow input screen is described below. The current status will be displayed. "STITCH": Shows the "current needle position value/total number of stitches". When the needle is at the final stitch (current needle position value = total number of stitches) "X, Y": Shows the position values entered with the arrow mark icons.
  • Page 33 [6] [Clamp speed switch icon] Normal : A little slow : Slower ( Icon is changed whenever icon is pressed for a long period.) “Cancel”: Cancels the last operation, and returns to the previous data entry point. Caution The work holder will move. If the needle is lowered, be careful not to get injured.

  • Page 34: Description Of Menu

    SAMPLE 3 Back tack setting icon = Valid state (Back tacking setting in use) 3. Description of menu The data on feed data from the current position to the home position and the end code will be created, and the system will exit from the input mode. The end code will be created, and the system will exit from the input mode.

  • Page 35: Skip Jogging

    4. Skip jogging Skip jogging allows movement to the target needle position at a faster speed than normal jogging. Skip jogging can be used in the input, modification and conversion modes. (1) Turning skip jogging ON/OFF, and displaying the setting screen ►Press found on the input screen menu, the modification mode and conversion mode.

  • Page 36: Methods Of Creating Sewing Data

    [7] Methods of creating sewing data Caution Note that the needle will rise to the UP position when the "Home position Return" icon is pressed. (If the needle is not at the UP position, it may lower once and then return to the UP position.) By removing the presser bar lifting from sewing machine, data can be input safety and accurately.
  • Page 37 (2) Setting feed data to A point ►The movement amount can be confirmed. [Example] X: -40.0, Y: +20.0 ►Press to set the data. (Data on feed data to point A will be created.) ►The movement amount will be cleared. X:+0.0，Y:+0.0 ►The code will change to "SEW".
  • Page 38 (6) Inputting the return/end code ►Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) Caution The work holder will automatically return to the home position. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc. ►A prompt for home position return will appear.

  • Page 39: Arc Input

    2. Arc input Operation points ▪ Designate arc input ▪ Input three points (An arc, passing through the current position (already input) and two newly input points, is created.) [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Operation details (1) Inputting feed data to A point ►Press on the Standard screen.
  • Page 40 (4) Designating arc input ►Press and then press ►The system will return to the arrow input screen. (5) Setting B point and C point ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point B. ►The movement amount can be confirmed. ►Press to determine point B.
  • Page 41 (8) Inputting the return/end code ►Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) Caution The work holder will automatically return to the home position. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc. ►A prompt for home position return will appear.
  • Page 42 Note The size display of the pattern data is explained when "The arc" or "The Circle" is made and the image display is pushed from a standard screen, the image display screen is opened. For instance, when made the 20mm half circle data but the size display is not [20.0] Y axially, is [19.9] it like the above figure.

  • Page 43: Circle Input

    3. Circle input Operation points ▪ Designate circle input ▪ Input three points (A circle, passing through the current position (already input) and two newly input points, is created.) Caution Note that the work holder will go back to the circle start position after the data is created.
  • Page 44 (4) Setting B point and C point ►Using the arrow icons, move to the B point. ►Press to determine point B. ►The Arrow Input screen will reappear, so press the arrow icons and move to the C point. ►Press to determine point C. (5) Creating the circle input data ►The confirmation message "Create circle"...
  • Page 45 (7) Inputting the return/end code ►Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) Caution The work holder will automatically return to the home position. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc. ►A prompt for home position return will appear.

  • Page 46: Curve Input

    4. Curve input Operation points ▪ Designate curve input ▪ Up to 300 points can be input (A curve, passing through the current position and the input points, is created.) ▪ A delimiter point can be inserted at a pointed corner to continuously input the curve. [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created.
  • Page 47 (4) Setting B point ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point B. ►Press to determine point B. (5) Setting C point ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point C. ►Press to determine point C. ►Press again to enter the breakpoint. (6) Inserting a delimiter point ►The data creation confirmation message "Create breakpoint data"...
  • Page 48 (8) Creating the curve input ►The data creation confirmation message "Create breakpoint data" will appear. ►Press to return to the last point input screen. ►Press to start creation of the curve input data. ►A message indicating that the data is being created will appear.
  • Page 49 (12) Confirming the data ►Confirm the data. Press the jog icons ( ) so the sewing machine movement can be confirmed. (Even if the data input has not been completed, if the data input last has been set, the movement can be confirmed in the same manner.) ►If the data must be modified, refer to “section [11]”.

  • Page 50: Broken Line Input

    5. Broken line input Operation points ▪ Designate broken line input ▪ Up to 300 points can be input (A broken line connecting the current position and input points is created.) [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Operation details (1) Inputting feed data to A point ►Press...
  • Page 51 (4) Setting B point, C point, D point, E point ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point B. ►Press to determine point B. ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point C. ►Press to determine point C. ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point D.
  • Page 52 (7) Inputting the return/end code ►Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) Caution The work holder will automatically return to the home position. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc. ►...

  • Page 53: Point Input

    6. Point input Operation points ▪Designate point input ▪The distance between the points must be within 20mm [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Operation details (1) Inputting feed data to A point ►Press on the Standard screen. After making the various settings on the Data Setting Input screen, the Arrow Input screen will open.
  • Page 54 (4) Setting B point to K point ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point B. Note The distance between the points must be within 20mm. ►Press to determine point B. ►Press the arrow mark icon to move to point C. ►Press to determine point C.

  • Page 55: Code Data Input

    7. Code data input Operation points ▪ Designate code data input ▪ Select and input the code data from the code data list [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Input the "NEEDLE UP HALT" code at the B point between the A-B point linear line and B-C linear line.
  • Page 56 ■List of code data Code Function Code Function 2nd home position FUN1 Function code 1 USTP Needle UP halt FUN2 Function code 2 DSTP Needle DOWN halt FUN3 Function code 3 TRIM Thread trimming FUN4 Function code 4 Basting FUN5 Function code 5 FUN6 Function code 6...
  • Page 57 (2) Code selection on code selection screen ►Press BAT . ► Press to set the code. (The BAT code is made.) ►Returns to the arrow input screen. (3) Arrow input screen ►Does not become SEW (Sewing) input mode and it is FEED input mood after input the "BAT"...
  • Page 58 About Extension code 1 (EXT1) * Press the Extension screen display key EXT1 , and press ►”ASRT” : Automatic start after stopping using the numeric keypad, set the time that stops until starting automatically. About the Function code (FUN1 to FUNH) Output signal FN1 to FNH can be controlled by set in the pattern data.
  • Page 59 About Extension code 3 (EXT3) * Press the Extension screen display key EXT3 , and press These signal also controls output signal FN1 to FNH as well as above mentioned extension code (FUN1 to FUNH). (Refer to page [15]-9) When code data F1_H is read in the pattern data while sewing, FN1 output is turned on.
  • Page 60 About Extension code 2 (DFTH) Select the DFTH display key on the code input screen and press to display the DFTH input screen. Set the thickness to be detected. For details, refer to “section [12]”. Confirming on the image screen (in the case of code input) Thread Trimming (TRIM) : Needle UP Halt (USTP)

  • Page 61: Back Tacking (Start/End Back Tacking)

    Application inputs Various types of stitching, including back tacking, multiple stitching, offset stitching and zigzag stitching can be carried out. Various types of stitching data can be created by combining the basic inputs and these types. (Refer to “section [9]”.) Note that the application inputs cannot be combined with point inputs to input data.
  • Page 62 (2) Setting the back tacking details ►The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are, (start/end back tacking), start mode (N mode), three start stitches, end mode (N mode), three end stitches.) ►Press to determine these set values. ►The system will return to the input method setting screen.

  • Page 63: Back Tacking (Overlap Back Tacking)

    9. Back tacking (overlap back tacking) [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Input a rectangle as a broken line, and then insert overlap back tacking at the end. (The overlap mode is entered once; three overlap stitches are made.) (The bold section is the overlap back tacking section.) Note It is a shutting figure in the figure made in [Broken line], [Circle], [Curve] to be able to do multiple back tacking.
  • Page 64 (3) Confirming the data ► The overlap back tacking will be created with the rectangle made with broken lines. Note Overlap mode in the overlap mode indicate the number of overlapped sections. Note Number of overlap stitches This is the number of stitches at the overlapped section. (Set a value between 0 and 99.) Note If the distance between the broken line start point and the end point is 0.5 mm or more, the overlap back tacking data will not be created.

  • Page 65: Multiple Stitching

    10. Multiple stitching Type Connection icon Stitching data image Explanation "Stitching" in a set direction is connected Feed data with "feed without stitching". Multiple "Stitching" in a set direction is connected Stitching with "stitching". Feed "Stitching" in alternating reverse directions is connected with "feed data". data600 Reverse multiple...
  • Page 66 (2) Setting the reverse multiple stitching details ►The details are set on this screen. (Press , and set the distance to 6.0, and the number of times to 3.) ►Press to set the data. ►The system will return to the input method setting screen. ►Press to set the data.
  • Page 67 Note (A) It is for the combination data of a curve input and multiple (offset) sew. The data like the figure below (right) is made as shown in the figure below (left) when curves which pass point 2, point 3, and point 4 after an feed from the home position to point 1 are combined with multiple sewing and inputs.(Distance = 10mm and 2 times of "Frequency") The distance of the multiple data becomes "It is narrow"...

  • Page 68: Offset Stitching (With Overlap Back Tacking)

    11. Offset stitching (with overlap back tacking) [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Input offset stitching with overlap back tacking as a broken line. (Set the offset distance to "5.0 mm", direction to "right", overlap back tacking mode to "1", and number of stitches to "3".) (The bold section indicates the overlap back tacking section.)
  • Page 69 (4) Setting the overlap back tacking details ►The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are, (overlap back tacking), overlap mode , three overlap stitches.) ►Press to set the data. ►The system will return to the input method setting screen. ►Press to set the data.

  • Page 70: Zigzag Stitching (With Overlap Back Tacking)

    12. Zigzag stitching (with overlap back tacking) [Example] The following type of sewing data will be created. Input zigzag stitching with overlap back tacking as circle. (The zigzag deflection width will be 5.0mm, the feed amount will be 3.0mm, the direction is left, the overlap back tacking mode will be carried out once, and three overlap stitches will be made.) (The bold section is the overlap back tacking...
  • Page 71 Deflection width, feed amount and creation direction Deflection width Feed amount Travel direction Travel direction Travel direction Travel direction right left side center center side Starts from left side Starts from right side (3) Setting the back tacking details ►After returning to the Input Method Setting screen, press the back Tacking Details Setting icon [7]‐３６...
  • Page 72 (4) Setting the overlap back tacking details ►The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are overlap mode , three overlap stitches.) ►After inputting the details, press to set the data. ►The system will return to the input method setting screen. ►Press to determine the set values.

  • Page 73: Controlling The Presser Foot

    [8] Controlling the Presser Foot 1. Setting for material thickness The lowest position when the presser foot is lowered can be corrected by following setting. Before sewing operation, please adjust the lowest position of the presser foot. Note If presser foot height is changed by mechanical adjustment, this setting cannot be used. Please use this setting, after return the presser foot height to the factory shipment condition.

  • Page 74: Table Of Stitching Type Combinations

    [9] Table of stitching type combinations Application input Reverse Start/end Overlap Multiple multiple Offset Zigzag back tacking back tacking Basic input Linear Circle [9]‐１...
  • Page 75 Application input Reverse Start/end Overlap Multiple multiple Offset Zigzag back tacking back tacking Basic input Curve Broken line Point (Combination inputs with application inputs are not possible.) Combined pattern Multiple Start/end tacking Zigzag Reverse multiple Overlap back tacking Possible only Offset if the pattern is closed.

  • Page 76: Call-Up Function

    [10] Call-up function In the sewing data input mode, you can call up the sewing data from the internal memory, and can combine the called-up data with the currently-created data to create a new sewing data. You can determine whether the first and final feed data should be deleted.

  • Page 77: Modification Mode

    [11] Modification mode 1. Main modification mode functions Function icon Details Details setting Modifying the The stitching start position stitching start moves. position (page [11]-6) Designated No. of Stitches Deleting a Deletes the designated stitch stitch. (page [11]-8) All After Designated Stitch One Stitch Addition Adding a stitch Data for one stitch is added...

  • Page 78: Entering The Modification Mode

    2. Entering the modification mode ▪ Press on the Standard screen to enter the modification mode. Method that uses standard screen ▪ Press in the input mode to enter the modification mode. Method that uses data input mode 3. Quitting the modification mode ►After making modifications, press to quit the modification mode.

  • Page 79: Changing The Feed Data To Home Position

    4. Changing the feed data to home position ►An example for adding the A' point by adding one stitch to the original stitching data, as shown on the left, is explained in this section. ►Add the A' point as shown on the right. ►The B point to H point positions will change when the A' point is added.

  • Page 80: Confirming On The Image Screen

    5. Confirming on the image screen If the image display icon is pressed in the input mode, modification mode or conversion mode, the Image screen will open. This Image screen can be used effectively when modifying (converting) data in the modification (conversion mode), and the data can be modified (converted) easily.
  • Page 81 ▪Moving a block : Indicates the home position. (Common for all Image screens.) : Indicates the block movement start position. : Indicates the block movement end position. : Indicates the position after block movement modification. ▪Modifying a block (The broken line input data is created with block modification.) : Indicates the home position.

  • Page 82: Modifying The Stitching Start Position

    6. Modifying the stitching start position [Example] The stitching start position A point in the stitching data will be modified to the B point as shown below. Operation details (1) Selecting the stitching start position movement ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change and Stitching Start Position Move...
  • Page 83 (4) Select a saving method. ►After selecting the saving method, press icon. Note If you try to write an existing data number, you will see a message to confirm overwriting. ►After saving the data, it returns to the standard screen. (5) Confirming with the Standard screen ►The stitching start position has been modified.

  • Page 84: Deleting A Stitch (Deleting The Designated No. Of Stitches)

    → 7. Deleting a stitch (Deleting the designated No. of stitches) [Example] The stitching pattern between the C point and D point in the following type of stitching data will be deleted. Operation details (1) Selecting deletion of stitches ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change Stitch Delete ►Press...
  • Page 85 (4) Confirming execution ►Press (The stitch will be deleted.) (5) Confirming after stitch deletion ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (6) Confirming with the Standard screen ►The stitch has been deleted.

  • Page 86: Deleting A Stitch (Deleting All Stitches After The Designated Position)

    → 8. Deleting a stitch (Deleting all stitches after the designated position) [Example] The stitching pattern after the E point in the following type of stitching data will be deleted. Operation details (1) Selecting deletion of stitches ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change and Stitch Delete ►Press...
  • Page 87 (4) Confirming after stitch deletion ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (5) Confirming with the Standard screen ►The stitches have been deleted.

  • Page 88: Adding A Stitch (Adding One Stitch)

    → 9. Adding a stitch (Adding one stitch) [Example] The required stitch length A' will be added to the A point of the following type of stitching (The maximum stitch length is 20mm (between A and A').) Operation details (1) Selecting stitch addition ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 89 (4) Confirming after stitch addition ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (5) Confirming with the Standard screen ►One stitch has been added.

  • Page 90: Adding A Stitch (Adding The Same Stitch)

    → 10. Adding a stitch (Adding the same stitch) [Example] The stitch A' point, the same as A, will be added to the A point of the following type of stitching data. Operation details (1) Selecting stitch addition ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change and Stitch Add ►Press...
  • Page 91 (4) Confirming after stitch addition ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (5) Confirming with the Standard screen ►The same stitch has been added.

  • Page 92: Modifying The Stitch Position (Position Of Subsequent Data Fixed)

    → 11. Modifying the stitch position (Position of subsequent data fixed) [Example] The D point in the following type of stitching data will be moved. Operation details (1) Selecting stitch position modification ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change and Stitch Position Modify ►Press...
  • Page 93 (4) Confirming after modification ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (5) Confirming with the Standard screen ►The stitch position has been modified.

  • Page 94: Modifying The Stitch Position (Subsequent Data Position Moved)

    → 12. Modifying the stitch position (Subsequent data position moved) [Example] The C point in the following type of stitching data will be moved. (The D, E, F and G points will move) Operation details (1) Selecting stitch position modification ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 95 (4) Confirming after modification ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (5) The stitch position has been modified. ►The stitch positions have been modified.

  • Page 96: Moving A Block (Changing The Prior/Subsequent Data)

    → 13. Moving a block (Changing the prior/subsequent data) [Example] The section between the D point and E point of the following type of stitching data will be moved to the D' point to E' point. At this time, the data prior to and after the D' point to E' point will be changed.
  • Page 97 (4) Setting the movement method and stitch length ►Set the movement method. Press Prior/Subsequent Data Change ►Set the stitch length. (Set to 3.0mm for this example.) ►Press (5) Determining the movement amount ►Using the arrow icons, determine the movement amount. “Move to the position (point D').”...

  • Page 98: Moving A Block (Adding New Data To The Prior/Subsequent Data)

    → 14. Moving a block (Adding new data to the prior/subsequent data) [Example] The section between the D point and E point of the following type of stitching data will be moved to the D' point to E' point. At this time, new data will be added prior to and after the D' point to E' point.
  • Page 99 (4) Setting the movement method and stitch length ►Set the movement method. Press Add New Stitch To Prior/Subsequent Data ►Set the stitch length. (Set to 3.0mm for this example.) ►Press (5) Determining the movement amount ►Using the arrow icons, determine the movement amount. (Move to the position (point D').) ►Press (The block position will be modified.)

  • Page 100: Modifying A Block 1 (Linear Input)

    → 15. Modifying a block 1 (Linear input) [Example] The section between the A point and B point of the following type of stitching pattern will be modified to a linear line. Operation details (1) Selecting block modification ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change and Block Modify ►Press...
  • Page 101 (4) Determining the block modification range (end point) ►Using Jog determine the end point position. (B point) ►Press Caution When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
  • Page 102 [Note] 1. When arc modification is selected for block modification: Arc modification will be executed just by indicating one point in the designated range. 2. When linear modification is selected for block modification: The modification range will be connected with linear lines. 3.

  • Page 103: Modifying A Block 2 (Broken Line, Arc, Curve Input)

    → 16. Modifying a block 2 (Broken line, arc, curve input) Methods for designating the modification position with the jog icons. (This is handy when using the modification origin data as a reference.) [Example] The C point and D point in the following type of data are each modified to the C' point and D' point.
  • Page 104 (4) Determining the block modification range (end point) ►Using Jog determine the end point position. (E point) ►Press Jog Validity ►Press Caution When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
  • Page 105 (8) Moving from the modification origin jog position to the modification position, and setting the data ►Press the arrow icons and modify the position. (Move to the D' point in this example.) ►Press Caution The work holder will automatically return to the modification origin jog position (Needle position specified at (5.)).
  • Page 106 Designating the modification position without using jog icons (Handy for newly creating data.) ■ [Example] The C point and D point in the following type of data are each modified to the C' point and D' point. ´ ´ Operation details (1) Selecting block modification ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 107 (4) Determining the block modification range ►Using Jog determine the start point (B point) and end point. (E point). ►Press Jog Validity ►Press Caution When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc .

  • Page 108: Modifying A Block 3 (Zigzag Input)

    → 17. Modifying a block 3 (Zigzag input) [Example] The section between the A point and B point in the following type of stitching data is modified to a zigzag pattern. Operation details (1) Selecting block modification ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change Block Modify ►Press...
  • Page 109 (4) Determining the block modification range (end point) ►Using Jog determine the end point position. (B point) ►Press Caution When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.

  • Page 110: Modifying A Block 4 (Changing The Feed Data)

    → 18. Modifying a block 4 (Changing the feed data) Methods for designating the modification position with the jog icons. (This is handy when using the modification origin data as a reference.) [Example] The E point and F point in the following type of data are each modified to the E' point and F' point.
  • Page 111 (4) Determining the block modification range (end point) ►Using Jog determine the end point position. (A point) ►Press Jog Validity ►Press Caution When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
  • Page 112 (8) Moving from the modification origin jog position to the modification position, and setting the data ►Press the arrow icons and modify the position. (Move to the F' point in this example.) ►Press Caution The work holder will automatically return to the modification origin jog position. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
  • Page 113 Designating the modification position without using jog icons ■ (Handy for newly creating data.) [Example] The E point and F point in the following type of stitching data will be deleted, the G point will be newly created, and the feed data will be modified. Operation details (1) Selecting block modification ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 114 (4) Determining the block modification range ►Using Jog determine the start point (Home position) and end point (A point). ►Press Jog Validity ►Press (5) Moving and determining the modification position ►Using the arrow icons, modify the position. (Move to G point in this example.) ►Press ►If there are several positions to be modified, repeat step 5.

  • Page 115: Modifying Stitch Length (Designated Distance Modification)

    → 19. Modifying stitch length (Designated distance modification) [Example] The stitch length between the stitching data point A and point B is modified as shown below. (3.0mm → 7.0mm) Operation details (1) Selecting the stitch length modification ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change Stitch length modification ►Press...
  • Page 116 (4) Setting the stitch length and confirming execution ►Set the stitch length. (This will be "7.0mm" here.) ►Press (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 117: Modifying Stitch Length (All After Designated Stitch)

    → 20. Modifying stitch length (All After designated stitch) [Example] The stitch length from stitching data point A to the end of stitching is modified as shown below. (3.0mm → 9.0mm) Operation details (1) Selecting the stitch length modification ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Stitch Data Change and Stitch length modification...
  • Page 118 (4) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) (5) Confirming with the Standard screen ►The stitch length has been modified.

  • Page 119: Modifying The Stitching Speed (All Sections After Designated Position)

    → 21. Modifying the stitching speed (All sections after designated position) [Example] The stitching speed for all sections after the B point in the following type of stitching data will be changed to medium-high speed (MD1). Operation details (1) Selecting stitching speed modification ►Enter the modification mode.

  • Page 120: Modifying The Stitching Speed (N Stitches After Designated Position)

    → 22. Modifying the stitching speed (N stitches after designated position) [Example] The stitching speed for three stitches from the B point to the C point in the following type of stitching data will be changed to medium-high speed (MD1). Operation details (1) Selecting stitching speed modification ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 121 (4) Setting the speed and confirming execution ►Set the new speed (MD1). ►Press (The stitching speed will be modified.) (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 122: Modifying Code Data (Adding Code Data)

    → 23. Modifying code data (Adding code data) Note Refer to "Code data input" for a list of code data. page [7]-21 [Example] The needle UP halt code (USTP) will be added to the D point of the following type of stitching data.
  • Page 123 (4) Confirming execution ►Press (The code data will be added.) (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) [11]‐４７...

  • Page 124: Modifying Code Data (Deleting Code Data)

    → 24. Modifying code data (Deleting code data) [Example] The needle UP halt code (USTP) will be deleted from the D point of the following type of stitching data. Operation details (1) Selecting code data deletion ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to Page [11]-2) ►Press Code Data change and then press Code Data Delete ►Press...

  • Page 125: M3 Feed Angle Width

    → 25. M3 feed angle width degital tension DTSN:”PT” only Note puroglam mode [Example] Correct feed motion of X and Y axes from point A to point B on the left sewing data Operation details (1) Selecting M3 feed angle width ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 126 (4) Setting the M3 feed angle width and confirming execution ►Select the set value from each of the X and Y axes. ►Press (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 127: Digital Tension

    → 26. Digital tension Note Program mode Digital tension DTSN : Valid only for “PT” [Example] Correct tension value from point A to point B on the left sewing data. Operation details (1) Selecting Digital tension ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to page [11]-2) ►Press to switch the display and select...
  • Page 128 (4) Setting the Digital tension and confirming execution ►In case of set value ►After selecting from the setting value, press ►In case of set value ►Since the manual setting screen is displayed, set the value by turning the tension itself by hand. ►After selecting from the setting value, press (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode.

  • Page 129: Pf Holding Power

    → 27. PF holding power Note Program mode Presser foot ZVRB : Valid only for “ON” [Example] Correct PF holding power value from point A to point B on the left sewing data. Operation details (1) Selecting PF holding power ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 130 (4) Setting the PF holding power and confirming execution ►In case of set value ►After selecting from the setting value, press (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 131: Pf Stroke

    → 28. PF stroke [Example] Correct PF stroke value from point A to point B on the left sewing data. Operation details (1) Selecting PF stroke ►Enter the modification mode. (Refer to page [11]-2) ►Press to switch the display and select ►Press to open the next screen.
  • Page 132 (4) Setting the PF stroke and confirming execution ►In case of set value ►After selecting from the setting value, press (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 133: Pf Height

    → 29. PF height [Example] Correct to increase PF height 1.6mm from point A to point B on the left sewing data. (However, the thickness of the sewn product has already been set to 3.0mm.) Operation details (1) Selecting PF height ►Enter the modification mode.
  • Page 134 (4) Setting the PF height ►Press to match the height you want to set. (Set it to + 1.6 mm here) ►Press to confirm. (5) Confirming the modifications ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 135: Detecting Material Thickness (Dfth)

    [12] Detecting material thickness (DFTH) Foolproof function It is used when sewing multiple materials overlapping. You can "foolproof" by entering the DFTH code to where you want to check the thickness. I will explain the setting method. (It becomes the setting method from Modification mode) Operate from the standard screen ►Press on the Standard screen to...
  • Page 136 (4) Setting the code to add ►Press Detecting material thickness DFTH ►Press Setting thickness to be detected ①DFTH (0.0 mm) input of zero point Please do not put anything on Needle plate and Presser foot. ►Press Reset and measure the distance (0mm) between Presser foot and Needle plate.
  • Page 137 (6) Confirming execution ►Press (The code data will be added.) (6) Confirming the modifications ►"DFTH" code was entered. ►Quit the modification mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)

  • Page 138: Data Conversion Mode

    [13] Data conversion mode 1. Main data conversion mode functions Function icon Details Details setting Start/end back tacking Existing back tacking can be Back tacking modified, and new back tacking can (page [13]-3) Overlap back tacking be created. (Valid only for a closed figure.) Zigzag Existing zigzag stitching can be stitching...

  • Page 139: Entering The Conversion Mode

    2. Entering the conversion mode ►Press on the Standard screen to enter the conversion mode. 3. Quitting the conversion mode ►After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.) 4.

  • Page 140: Back Tacking (Start/End Back Tacking)

    → 5. Back tacking (Start/end back tacking) [Example] In the following type of stitching data, the start/end back tacking at the start of stitching (point A) and end of stitching (point B) is converted (added). (The bold line indicates the back tacking) Operation details (1) Selecting back tacking ►Enter the conversion mode.
  • Page 141 (4) Setting the back tacking details ►The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are, (start/end back tacking)), start mode (N mode), five start stitches, end mode (M mode), three end stitches.) ►Press (5) Confirming execution of conversion ►Quit the conversion mode.

  • Page 142: Back Tacking (Overlap Back Tacking)

    → 6. Back tacking (Overlap back tacking) [Example] In the following type of stitching data, the overlap back tacking is converted (point A-B-C-D-A : Broken line) Operation details (1) Selecting back tacking ►Enter the conversion mode. ►Press Back tacking ►Press (2) Setting the block for converting back tacking ►Using jogging, move to the block where back tacking is to be converted.
  • Page 143 (4) Setting the back tacking details ►The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are, (overlap back tacking), overlap mode , three overlap stitches.) ►Press (5) Confirming execution of conversion ►Quit the conversion mode. Press to change to the saving mode screen. It return to the standard screen after saving the data.

  • Page 144: Zigzag Stitching

    → 7. Zigzag stitching [Example] In the following type of stitching data, the arc section between point B and point C is converted (added) to zigzag stitching. (Point A to point B: linear, point B to point C: arc, point C to point D: linear) Operation details (1) Selecting zigzag stitching...
  • Page 145 (3) Selecting zigzag ►Press zigzag (4) Setting the zigzag details ►The details are set on this screen. (Press , set the deflection width to 4.0, and feed amount to 3.0, The creation direction is (Refer to page [7]-35 “12.Zigzag stitching (with overlap back tacking)"...

  • Page 146: Scaling

    → 8. Scaling [Example] The data will be reduced (X: 50%, 75%) with a fixed stitch length centering on the A' point in the following type of stitching data. Operation details (1) Selecting scaling ►Enter the conversion mode. ►Press scaling ►Press (2) Setting the scaling method, etc.
  • Page 147 (4) Setting the center position details ►If the center point is not to be set on the stitching data, use the arrow icons and move to the position to be used as the center. (A' point) ►After moving to the desired center position, press Note If the desired center position is on the pattern data,...
  • Page 148 Note 1 Circle scaling A circle will be created even if the X, Y enlargement ratio/contraction ratio are set to different values. Note 2 Expanded/reduces for zigzag sewing, multiple sewing. Sewing in zigzag, multiple, and offset an under mentioned set item is not influenced by the expansion/the reduction.

  • Page 149: Symmetrical

    → 9. Symmetrical [Example] The left state of the following type of stitching data will be converted into a right state. Operation details (1) Selecting symmetrical ►Enter the conversion mode. ►Press Symmetrical ►Press (2) Setting symmetrical method, etc., and executing ►Clearing symmetrical origin data : Delete Symmetrical Origin Data : Keep Symmetrical Origin Data...

  • Page 150: Rotation

    → 10. Rotation [Example] The pattern will be rotated by 45˚ centering on the A point in the following type of stitching data. Operation details (1) Selecting rotation ►Enter the conversion mode. ►Press Rotation ►Press (2) Setting the rotation method, etc. ►Direction : Left Rotation : Right Rotation...
  • Page 151 (4) Setting the center position details ►If the center point is not to be set on the stitching data, use the arrow icons and move to the position to be used as the center. ►After setting the center, press Note If the desired center position is on the pattern data, do not move using the arrow, but just press...

  • Page 152: Offset

    → 11. Offset [Example] The offset distance for the offset stitches A-B and C-D in the following type of stitching data will be changed and converted into A'-B' and C'-D'. (The offset amount will be A-B: 5mm, C-D: 7mm, A'-B': 7mm, and C'-D': 9mm respectively.) Operation details (1) Selecting offset ►Enter the conversion mode.
  • Page 153 (5) Completing the first conversion ►Press to start the second conversion. (6) Selecting and confirming the next offset. ►Using the arrow icons ( ), select the offset to be changed. ►Press after setting the data. (7) Setting and executing the conversion method ►Select the direction.

  • Page 154: Multiple

    → 12. Multiple [Example] ABCD designated two times for multiple stitching (feed data specifications) in the following type of stitching data, will be converted to the ABC'D'EF designated three times for reverse multiple stitching (feed data specifications). Operation details (1) Selecting multiple stitching ►Enter the conversion mode.
  • Page 155 (4) Setting the conversion method ►Select and input the multiple stitching method, direction, distance and number of times. Multiple (Feed data) Reverse Multiple (Feed data) Multiple (Stitching specifications) Reverse Multiple (Stitching specifications) (In this case, select the "Multiple (Stitching specifications)") ►Select the direction.

  • Page 156: Function Mode

    [14] Function mode 1. Outline ■List of function modes Copy mode Set file read Do not use System, set file write Format mode Combination mode Panel related settings Advanced functions Version confirmation Step view Step delay ■Entering the function mode ►Press on the Standard screen, and open the Function Mode screen.

  • Page 157: Explanation Of Each Function Mode

    2. Explanation of each function mode Copy mode The sewing data is copied "from the internal memory to an USB memory" or "from an USB memory to the internal memory". [Note] Please erase all data of the USB memory beforehand when copying sewing data from an internal memory.
  • Page 158 Format mode Formats the internal memory. All the pattern data are cleared. If the message like [ Internal memory is defect ] is appeared, please press this button. Please back up data always so as not to lose data. Optimizes the internal memory. The pattern data are not erased. When preserved sewing pattern data increased and an empty space of an internal memory decreases, empty space might be able to be increased by executing optimization.
  • Page 159 [Key Noise Processing] The noise will increase as this value is increased. The icon response speed will also drop. (The opposite will occur when the value is decreased.) Setting range: 0 to 10 [Brilliance control] Sets brightness of the operation panel. Setting range: 0 to 50 Version confirmation The version of each model's current system can be...
  • Page 160 setting file write The system setting files and step files are written (backed up) on an USB memory. If various files are stored, be careful not to overwrite new data on a file. For detail operation, refer page [16]-4. Folder structure Folder name File extension *.JTL...
  • Page 161 Docking : It is possible to connect some stitching data. It is a function that ties some stitching data like one data to sew with the specification order. Because it treats like one data after the start signal input, it sews continuing individual data one after another. Start signal Stitching...
  • Page 162 (7) Input name and select form of the combination data at the combination data writing function. (Refer to the page [5]-6.) Form : combination : docking (8) Press the key after selection. (9) Display returned and the name of combination data is displayed on the operation panel.
  • Page 163 ■ Releasing combination data (1) Enter the combination function to press the key on the function mode screen. (2) Press the key on the combination mode screen. (3) Press the key after displaying the confirmation message. No display of combination data name (4) Display changed without combination setting, press the key without fail.
  • Page 164 ■ Reading combination data (1) Enter the combination function to press the key on the function mode screen. Note When the combination function has already been set, execute reading after releasing combination data. (Please refer the item of Releasing combination data.) (2) Press the key to read.
  • Page 165 (6) The combination data has been read. When pressing the key to do the sewing operation, the standard screen will be returned as the above-mentioned procedure. Note If the key is pressed at this screen, the combination data that has been read can be cancelled. [*2] The imaging display of the combination data.
  • Page 166 ■ Editing combination data It explains the method of adding and deleting the combination data. It is necessary to write the combination data after editing. (Refer to page [14]-6.) Delete (1) The data that wants to be deleted is selected on the combination mode screen.
  • Page 167 ■Deleting combination data (1) Press the key on the combination mode screen. (2) The data that wants to be deleted is selected on the reading combination data screen. (Refer to the page [5]-2.) Select it (3) Press the key after selection. (4) Press the key after displaying the confirmation message.
  • Page 168 ■ Precaution of the combination data The individual sewing data comprising the combination data have to exist in the internal memory to sew the combination data. If the sewing starts under the condition that the sewing data comprising the combination data have been deleted, the message will be displayed at the point which is nonexistent sewing data and the sewing operation will stop.

  • Page 169: Input/Output Setting Mode

    [15] Input/output setting mode 1. Outline ■List of input/output setting modes Input signal confirmation (Be careful! The sewing machine is ready for operation.) Output signal confirmation (Be careful! The sewing machine is ready for operation.) Motor angle / Home position Sensor / Temperature display (Be careful! The sewing machine is ready for operation.) Input setting (Custom input) Output confirmation (Custom output)

  • Page 170: Explanation Of Input/Output Setting Mode

    2. Explanation of input/output setting mode Input signal confirmation Pressing will move the outer presser and The ON/OFF status of the input signal can be confirmed. Indicates that the input signal is ON. Indicates that the input signal is OFF. [Note] Input ON/OFF display might be concealed by the error message's giving priority according to the kind of the input or other conditions and being displayed.
  • Page 171 Motor angle・home position Sensor・Temperature ▪The detector angle is the angle from the detected UP position. This means detection. This means non-detection. [Note] Each display might be concealed by the error message's giving priority according to the situation and being displayed. The magnetic of pulls motor is released when entering this mode. When the starting point return/the drive signal enters, the magnetic of pulls motor is turned on again.
  • Page 172 (3) Details Setting screen ►Change the logic of the input signal. (Normal/reversed) ►Change the operation of the input signal. (Normal/alternate) ►Press the to fix the setting. (The previous screen will open.) Note Refer to technical manual [Control unit] page [8]-3 for details on the signal logic and operation.
  • Page 173 (4) Details Setting screen 2 ►Set the chopping duty. (Eight types) ►Set the full wave output time. (0 to 6553.5ms) Note Refer to technical manual [Control unit] page [8]-4 for details on the signal logic and chopping. (5) Details Setting screen 3 ►Set the ON delay.

  • Page 174: Input Signal Setting Table

    3. Input signal setting table Code Function Specifications Whenever FSP input is on, clamp output [1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8] turned on Clamp all step ON signal one by one. However, when [ Program mode > Clamp output > number of effective clamp (FN) ] is set to 1, FSP input is ineffective. Whenever FSM input is on, clamp output [8],[7],[6],[5],[4],[3],[2],[1] turned off Clamp all step OFF signal one by one.
  • Page 175 < sequel to INPUT SIGNAL > Code Function Specifications To confirm the needle thrust position, the needle is stopped just before the sewing material. Whenever BC input is ON, operation of [rotation] -> [reverse Fixed angle (rotation/reverse rotation] -> [rotation] is repeated. When the start switch is on afterwards, rotation) signal following sewing operation is started.
  • Page 176 < sequel to INPUT SIGNAL > Code Function Specifications Signal that invalidates “IN/OUT When NNK is on, “IN/OUT setting” icon becomes invalid. setting” icon Signal that invalidates When FNK is on, “function mode” icon becomes invalid. “function mode” icon Signal that invalidates “speed” When SNK is on, “speed”...

  • Page 177: Output Signal Setting Table

    4. Output signal setting table Code Function Specifications OT0 to OTF Virtual output 0 to F When IO0 is on, OT0 output at the same time(same from OT1 to OTF ) When FUN1 code is read while sewing operation, FN1 output is reversed. FN1 to FNH Function code output 1 to H (same from FN2 to FNH ) OF1 to OF4 Clamp output 1 to 4...
  • Page 178 〈 sequel to OUTPUT SIGNAL〉 Code Function Specifications Presser hoot home position While presser foot is on the home position, PUS output is turned on. output When the message is displayed on the operation panel, ERR output is turned Message display output Option output 1 Do not use Option output 2...

  • Page 179: Program Mode

    [16] Program mode For each function explanation, please refer to “section [19]” Note 1. Setting methods ■Entering the program mode ►Press on the Standard panel, and open the Program Mode panel. ■Program Mode panel This panel is used to select the program mode. There are several mode selection pages. Press the icons to change the page.
  • Page 180 ■Example of setting (1) Selection of mode ►When the icon for the mode to be set is pressed, the "Setting Selection panel" will open. (In this example, HALT is pressed.) (2) Selection of function ►When the icon for the function to be set is pressed, the "Setting Value Change panel"...
  • Page 181 (5) Return to the mode selection screen ► If some setting has been changed, DIFFERENCE icon will be appeared in the mode selection screen ►To return to the standard screen, press ►To show different list, press DIFFERENCE icon. (6) Checking different list ►Press DIFFERENCE icon.

  • Page 182: System, Setting File Write" And "Setting File Read

    2. "System, setting file write" and "Setting file read" It is possible to restore easily by storing setting changed program mode on the USB memory to return later. ■System, setting file write (1) Entering the function mode ►Press on the Standard screen, and open the Function Mode screen.
  • Page 183 ■Setting file read (1) Entering the function mode ►Press on the Standard screen, and open the Function Mode screen. (2) Function mode screen ►Press (3) Reading setting file ►Insert USB memory where the sewing data is preserved to the connector. ►...

  • Page 184: Easy Setting

    [17] Easy Setting 1. Sewing setting Main sewing related operations can be set easily. The value of the program mode is changed to the set value. Operation details Selection of Easy setting Note "Easy setting" cannot be done outside the home position.
  • Page 185 Read the setting of the sewing guide setting data By selecting the sewing guide registered in the USB, you can set it according to the cloth and use. ‡For sewing guide data "PLKJ_GUIDE" folder is required. Individual folders are also required in the "PLKJ_GUIDE" folder, so please note that sewing guide data can not be read unless it is placed in individual folders.
  • Page 186 M3 control feed setting (X, Y) M3 control Feed setting can be changed altogether, and the feeding method can be set more finely and easily. Changed values will be reflected in the "Feed angle" of the program mode. However, feed motion / feed timing will be calculated automatically. ►Press ①feed motion / feed timing ③...
  • Page 187 (6) PF motion setting You can easily set ON / OFF with PF bottom keep motion. The changed value is reflected in the presser foot of program mode. ► Press ► Switch the presser foot ON / OFF . When ZVRB is ON ►...
  • Page 188 (7) DIGITAL TENSION AT motion setting You can set the digital tension value in 8 directions along the sewing direction. When sewing in between 8 directions, it is automatically sewn with the interpolated tension. The changed value is reflected in the program mode digital tension program mode digital tension DTSN：Valid only for “AT”...
  • Page 189 Setting the digital tension value (AT, ME mode) 1．When handling the digital tension dial, the digital tension gauge flashes. 2．Adjust to the digital tension value to be set. 3．Touch the digital tension gauge. 4．It is completed when the blinking disappears. digital tension gauge Note program mode ->...

  • Page 190: Language Setting

    Language setting Just by selecting the language, you can switch. Operation details Selection of Easy setting ►Press on the standard screen, and open the menu mode ► Press Select Language setting ► Press Select language ► Select the language to set. is displayed when language is selected.
  • Page 191 3. AXIS ADJUSTMENT Operation details (1) Select easy setting Note "Easy setting" cannot be done outside the home position. Please return to the home position before setting the language. ► Press from the standard screen to open the menu. ► Press Select adjustment setting.
  • Page 192 (4) Hook timing adjustment. ► Turn the pulley of the main unit and adjust so that the timing marks of the needle bar metal and the needle bar match.( Check with the real thing ► After adjustment, press ► press to adjust the hook angle.
  • Page 193 (6) thread trimming standby position adjustment ► Press to adjust the origin position of the thread cutting blade. ► By pressing , you can operate the thread trimming knife. Please check thread trimming before saving. ► After adjustment, press to save the correction value. ►...
  • Page 194 Note Area limit The area size that can be used narrows when the home position is corrected. Please change the area size by the area limit so as not to knock against the frame. *[XL],[XR],[YU],[YD] are provided in [Area limit] of the program mode. Setting example Area size : 600mm x 400mm Correction value : X : +10mm, Y : -10mm...

  • Page 195: System Change

    [18] System change When it will reinstall the system for upgrade etc., please reinstall by according the following way by using USB flash drive. It is necessary [PLKJ_SYSTEM] folder in the USB flash drive for installing. Please check the following folder in the USB flash drive. USB flash device PLKJ_SYSTEM APP_DATA (Folder) ･･･...
  • Page 196 (3) It will start to install, please wait a while still complete installing. LED(red) The red LED on the front of the control panel will be displayed during installation. ‡ If the red LED flashes, the installation has failed, please check the installation file and re-execute.

  • Page 197: Pal Install

    2. PAL install ① PAL system upgrade (1) Please put the key file [JPAL.PLK] into “PLKJ_SYSTEM” folder in USB flash drive. Note If there is not the key file in “PLKJ_SYSTEM” System folder, it is impossible to upgrade. data Notice ‡After the installation is completed, the key file will be deleted, please copy and use the key file.
  • Page 198 ② Upgrade for Picture, Font, Language data (1) Please insert USB flash drive to CON W connector on PAL. (2) Turn the power on. ► Please touch the 3 diamonds mark on the screen soon after display the startup screen. ►...

  • Page 199: I/F Board (Mif) Install

    3. I／F board (MIF) Install ①MIF system upgrade (1) Please insert USB flash drive to CON U connector on PAL. System data I/F Board (MIF) CON U (2) Turn the power on. ►It is started to install automatically, please wait a while at the startup screen. ►When the display is switched to standard screen, it become installing complete.

  • Page 200: Initialize Settings

    4. Initialize settings It also enters the “model set initialize function” screen as follows. Please hold down the install button and turn on the power. (5) In case of "INITIALIZE", set the internal memory setting value to the initial value. ►It is not necessary to use USB flash drive.

  • Page 201: Program Mode List

    [19] Program mode list 1. Wiper Function Unit Setting range Specification Valid/invalid of the wiper output is switched. Wiper ON/OFF The wiper is invalidated. The wiper is validated. The output start time of the wiper output(W) can be set. Please Wiper output (W) start 0 to 998 set referring to thread trimming timing chart.
  • Page 202 < Continuation of [ Clamp ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification RP3: The repeat sewing operation is set. The normal stitching operation is entered. (Repeat sewing RP3 Repeat sewing 3 is invalidated.) The repeat sewing RP3 is validated.(when the (RPT.) setting [ON] only) RP4: The repeat sewing operation is set.
  • Page 203 < Continuation of [ Clamp ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification 4 clamps can be bundled to blocks. Use 4 clamp types in 1 block (OF1-OF4). The following The divisions of clamp functions become valid: [Setting of valid clamp(FN.)] and blocks [Setting of clamp link (CF.)].

  • Page 204: Area Limit

    4. Area limit When the value of the sewing area limit is changed or the limit setting is deactivated, note the collision and take care safely. Also when using it outside the range where the mechanism can be operated, it can not assume the responsibility for all problems caused by it.

  • Page 205: Thread Breaking Sensor

    6. Thread breaking sensor Function Unit Setting range Specification Sets Valid/invalid of the needle thread breaking sensor. Needle thread breaking The needle thread breaking sensor is ineffective sensor ON/OFF The needle thread breaking sensor is effective The number of ignore 0 to 15 The number of ignore stitches at the beginning of sewing is set.

  • Page 206: Halt

    < Continuation of [ Home position ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Action at a time when the machine reads second home position is selected. When the machine reads second home position, machine is Setting for stop method at stopped.

  • Page 207: Counter

    < Continuation of [ Halt ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification The operation for when the HALT switch is pressed twice at the needle down position can be selected. HALT switch two-press When the HALT switch is turned on again, the needle will stop operation (stop at down at the up position after thread trimming.
  • Page 208 < Continuation of [ Counter ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Down counter clear method at the pattern data change is selected The DOWN counter value and current value are both not Method of clearing changed. (DOWN) counter setting value When pattern data is changed, down counter SET VALUE is change to the number which is contained in the pattern data.
  • Page 209 < Continuation of [ Counter ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification CT1V Setting of the unit 1 to 65535 Sets the unit of user counter 1 coefficient of user counter CT1S Sets the warning indication of user counter 1. 1 to 9999 Setting value of warning CT1V and CT1S value are setting value.

  • Page 210: Presser Foot

    10. Presser foot Function Unit Setting range Specification Sets synchronization of presser foot data in the teaching mode Sets ON/OFF Does not Synchronize presser foot data in the teaching mode Synchronization of presser foot data in the teaching Synchronizes presser foot data in the teaching mode mode Sets ON/OFF of prohibition of presser foot up in non stitch feed.

  • Page 211: Bobbin Winding

    < Continuation of [ Presser foot ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification ZPW1 Sets the value of holding power 1 at PF bottom keep motion. Sets the value of holding 30 to 200 (Valid only for ZVRB = [ON] setting) power 1 at PF bottom keep motion ZPW2...
  • Page 212 < Continuation of [ Feed method ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification SET value is applied when CLAMP WEIGHT SELECTION 1 to 100 (WET.) = [H]. Setting value when clamp It limits maximum sewing speed of each stitch length. [H] is selected Table feed timing corresponding to the sewing material thickness can be selected.

  • Page 213: Speed

    < Continuation of [ Feed method ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Sets ON/OFF of the amount of maximum movement of the arrow input in the teaching mode. Sets ON/OFF of the The value of the setting TPH is invalid. amount of maximum movement of the arrow input in the teaching...

  • Page 214: Thread Trimming/Thread Release

    < Continuation of [Speed ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Sets valid/invalid of e-stitch motion feed at sewing start. It is possible to prevent for OPLC entanglement or skip stitch of starting sewing point. Valid/invalid of e-stitch Invalidates of e-stitch motion feed at sewing start. motion feed at sewing start.

  • Page 215: Step

    < Continuation of [Thread trimming / Thread release ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Thread tension release output (L) timing can be set. (Please refer to timing chart for details.) Thread tension release is begun at LRS setting (degree) from Setting for thread tension needle down position, and is ended at LRE setting (time) from release output (L) timing...

  • Page 216: Jog

    < Continuation of [Step] > Function Unit Setting range Specification It is used in step sequence output of reversing function that has been set in output customization. Sets ON/OFF of reversing Disable reversing function that has been set in output function of customization customization.

  • Page 217: Feed Angle

    < Continuation of [Jog] > Function Unit Setting range Specification The operation (valid/invalid) of the JOG icon of standard screen excluding a needle up position can be selected. Valid setting of JOG icon The JOG operation is possible only when the needle is at UP excluding needle UP stop position.

  • Page 218: Communication

    < Continuation of [Feed angle ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification XUNW X M3 width cord setting value default at M3 sewing motion. X M3 width cord setting 1 to 100 (Low speed) value default at M3 sewing motion XUN1 X M3 width cord setting value 1 at M3 sewing motion.

  • Page 219: Digital Tension

    < Continuation of [Communication ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Valid/Invalid USB barcode reader UBCV Invalid USB barcode reader Sets ON/OFF of valid for USB barcode reader Valid USB barcode reader Reading timing of the USB bar cord reader UBCT Reading the pattern number by customize signal (BCDR) on Sets the timing of reading...

  • Page 220: Oil Lubrication

    < Continuation of [Digital tension ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification DTA2 10 to 300 Sets the digital tension value of the 90 degree sewing direction Digital tension direction 90 deg DTA3 Sets the digital tension value of the 135 degree sewing 10 to 300 Digital tension direction direction...

  • Page 221: Other

    21. Other Function Unit Setting range Specification Sets valid/invalid for the control box temperature warning detection. Invalidates control box temperature warning detection. Setting for the control box temperature warning Validates control box temperature warning detection. The method of displaying the code of the sewing data image display is set. Display of code in image The content of the code is displayed.

  • Page 222: Traceability

    < Continuation of [Pattern ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Setting of whether to release the selected sewing pattern data after sewing machine rotation, when the sewing pattern data selection by serial communication is effective. It release or not release When the sewing pattern data selection by barcode reader is the selected pattern data effective, the selected sewing pattern data is not released after...
  • Page 223 CAUTION Abnormal stitch detect function is “not able to detect the abnormal stitch perfectly, and there is not guarantee it”. This function is notice function to customer that detect the suspicion of skip stitch or thread breakage etc. Please adjust the detect timing etc. by using each setting. <...
  • Page 224 < Continuation of [Traceability ] > Function Unit Setting range Specification Valid/invalid of stopping sewing when the abnormal stitch 2 is detected. S2CF It do not stop sewing when the abnormal stitch 2 is detected. The abnormal stitch detection 2. It stop sewing when the abnormal stitch 2 is detected.

  • Page 225: Error / Message Display

    [20] Error / Message display 1. [E-****] Error code *．When the error message is displayed, confirm the contents and investigate according to the following table. *．The machine can be restored to the normal mode by turning off the power once and turning on again. CODE ERROR NAME PROBABLE CAUSE...
  • Page 226 CODE ERROR NAME PROBABLE CAUSE INSPECTION ・Wiring to the sub servo motor is short-circuited. ・Check the wiring of the sub servo motor. SUB MOTOR OVERCURRENT E-0015 ERROR ・The load torque of the sub axis is too large. ・Check the sewing machine. ・The sub servo encoder connector has not been firmly inserted.
  • Page 227 CODE ERROR NAME PROBABLE CAUSE INSPECTION ・The X axis encoder connector has not been firmly inserted. ・Check the insertion of the connector. X MOTOR ENCODER E-1034 ERROR ・The signal from the X axis encoder has been disconnected. ・Check the encoder signal by using IN/OUT setting mode. ・Exchange the PMD board.
  • Page 228 CODE ERROR NAME PROBABLE CAUSE INSPECTION ・Wiring to the Y axis stepping motor or the PF axis stepping motor ・Check the wiring of the Y axis or PF axis stepping motor. is short circuited. E-1047 IPM3 OVERCURRENT ERROR ・Check the sewing machine. ・The load on the XY table or the PF axis is too large.
  • Page 229 CODE ERROR NAME PROBABLE CAUSE INSPECTION ・Check the sewing machine ・The load torque of the sewing machine is too large. ・Check the output current 24 V used with the I/F board etc. E-2068 TEMPERATURE ANOMALY 1 ・Solenoid valve output (O1 to OR ) and axis P1 or P2 axis motor is Attention) Please turn on the power supply again after falling the an overload.
  • Page 230 CODE ERROR NAME PROBABLE CAUSE INSPECTION ・Air pressure decrease detection input signal (ARS) was detected. ・Check the air pressure. E-3108 LESS AIR PRESSURE ・Check the wiring of the electromagnetic valve connected to output ・The electromagnetic valve connection connected to the output port O1 and O2.

  • Page 231: M-***] Message Code

    2．[M-***] Message code CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE M-001 NEEDLE IS NOT CORRECT POSITION RETURN NEEDLE TO UP POSITION BY HAND OR NEEDLE UP ICON M-002 NEEDLE THREAD WAS BROKEN PLEASE THREAD THE NEEDLE M-003 CLAMP IS UP TURN ON THE FOOT SWITCH (BLACK FOOT SWITCH) M-004 UP COUNTER SET VALUE UP Please touch Enter Icon...
  • Page 232 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE M-030 STITCH POSITION IS DEVIATED FROM THE SEWING PATTERN PRESS +JOG OR -JOG ICON, THEN START SEWING. No : × ICON M-031 INITIALLIZES TO MANUFACUTRE SETTING ARE YOU SURE? Yes : ENTER ICON M-032 THIS IS NOT COMPLIANT CODE AT THIS SYSTEM VERSION. M-033 IT IS SET TO [M2H] = HP2 PLEASE OPERATE IT AGAIN, AFTER IT SETS [M2H] IN ON OR OFF...
  • Page 233 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE M-060 SECOND HOME ALREADY EXISTS ONLY ONE SECOND HOME POSITION POINT CAN BE INPUT M-061 DATA WRITING TO MEMORY. PLEASE WAIT FOR A WHILE M-062 TOO LONG NON STITCH FEED PLEASE CORRECT NON STITCH FEED DATA M-063 NUMBER OF SKIP JOG IS OUT OF RANGE PLEASE INPUT THE VALUE WITHIN THE RANGE PLEASE DECREASE THE INPUT POINT AND THE AMOUNT OF THE MOVEMENT AND...
  • Page 234 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE M-090 CIRCLE OR ARC COULD NOT BE CREATED PLEASE REVIEW THE INPUT POINT. EXCITATIONS OF THE MOTORS ARE RELEASED. MOVE THE CLAMP NEAR THE M-091 CLAMP POSITION HAS DEVIATED FROM INPUT COORDINATES. HOME POSITION BY HAND, THEN PRESS THE ENTER ICON. EXCITATIONS OF THE MOTORS ARE RELEASED.
  • Page 235 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE M-127 A SPECIFIED POSITION IS WRONG PLEASE SPECIFY PREVIOUS DATA FROM FINAL STITCH M-128 A SPECIFIED POSITION IS WRONG PLEASE SPECIFY CODE DATA THE TRIM CODE CANNOT BE DELETE WHEN THE FORWARD ARE SEW OR THE M-129 THE SPECIFIED CODE CANNOT BE DELETED.
  • Page 236 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE No: × ICON M-199 DELETES SEWING DATA IN USB MEDIUM ARE YOU SURE? Yes: ENTER ICON M-201 CORRESPONDING DATA DOES NOT EXIST IN USB MEDIUM PLEASE CHANGE USB MEDIUM M-202 READING FILE INFORMATION OF THE USB MEDIUM PLEASE WAIT FOR A WHILE M-203 USB MEDIUM IS CONNECTED...
  • Page 237 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE M-231 CAN NOT WRITE PRESS HOME ICON M-232 TOO MANY STITCHES PLEASE CHANGE PATTERN DATA CHECKING SUM… M-233 PLEASE WAIT FOR A WHILE M-234 ILLEGAL FILE NAME PLEASE INPUT THE FILE NAME BY 8 CHARACTERS OR LESS M-235 ILLEGAL PATTERN NUMBER PLEASE INPUT CORRECT SEWING DATA NUMBER.
  • Page 238 CODE MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE No: × ICON ARE YOU SURE? Yes: ENTER ICON M-277 COPIES REGISTERED SEWING DATA *IF THERE IS SAME NUMBER IN THE MEMORY,DATA IS OVERWRITTEN No: × ICON M-278 DELETES COMBINATIONAL SEWING DATA ARE YOU SURE? Yes: ENTER ICON No: ×...
  • Page 239 MESSAGE SUB-MESSAGE No : × ICON M-304 EXECUTES UPGRADE PROCESSING ARE YOU SURE? Yes : ENTER ICON ARE YOU SURE? Yes: ENTER ICON (ALL SETTINGS ARE INITIALIZED) M-305 INITIALIZES SET VALUE No: × ICON No: × ICON M-306 USER FOLDER DOES NOT EXIST IN THE USB MEDIUM USER FOLDER CREATION OK? Yes: ENTER ICON M-307...
  • Page 240 Printed in Japan...

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