PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Thank you very much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine. Please read this "Programmer Instruction Manual" and the separate volume "Programmable Electronic Pattern Sewer Instruction Manual" carefully before using the machine. Operation of this industrial sewing machine is usually carried out in front of moving parts such as the needle and the needle thread take-up. These parts may cause personal injuries.
Contents Contents Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Connection .............................................................................................................................. 8 Handling the programmer ......................................................................................................9 After use ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Turning power ON/OFF ...........
Contents Programming .................................................................................................................. 83 Creating a line ............................................................................................................................ 83 Creating a curve ......................................................................................................................... 83 Creating a circle ....................................................................
Contents Feed ............................................................................................................................................... 131 Basting ........................................................................................................................................... 133 Symmetrical pattern ....................................................................................................................... 134 Splitting ...........................................
Contents Chaper 4 Extended Option Output Function of extended option output ................................................................................................ 194 Operating the extended option output ............................................................................................ 194 Items which can be set in the extended option output .................................................................... 195 Setting the extended option output ....................................
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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Connection Connection of the programmer cable to the machine is described here. Check that the machine power is OFF before connecting the cable. 1. Connect the cable to the connector on the left side of the operation panel.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Handling the programmer Display panel Displays messages during programming. Operation panel Press here for operation. After use Wind the cable for storage as shown in the figure.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Turning power ON/OFF Turning power ON 1. Switch ON the machine. 2. Press the foot switch pedal to lift the work clamp. Foot switch pedal 3. Set the pattern sheet. Fix the pattern sheet with adhesive tape on the feed plate to prevent displacement. 4. Press the foot switch pedal to lower the work clamp. 5. Moving the needle closer to the pattern sheet by turning the pulley allows easier programming. Pattern sheet 2-3 mm 6. Press P on the programmer.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Turning power OFF 1. Write the programmer data into a floppy disk. Refer to "Writing data to a floppy disk" (page 214.). If the data is not need to be saved, delete it. Refer to "Deleting data in a floppy disk" (page 216.). 2. Press P on the programmer. The panel turns off. 3. Press the foot switch pedal to lift the work clamp. Foot switch pedal 4. Remove the pattern sheet. 5. Press the foot switch pedal to lower the work clamp. 6. Switch OFF the machine.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Handling of floppy disk Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area. Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer. Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature. Do not use floppy disks under high humidity. Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place. Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight. Do not bend the disk.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Contents This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Describes the basic precautions. Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Describes the procedure to create programs using icons. It is recommended for persons who are used to icon input. who use this machine for the first time. who sometimes create programs. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Describes the procedure to create programs using command functions.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Notes for programming Pattern sheet Use thin plotting paper or prepare copies of pattern sheet. The pattern sheet is designed in the original scale. Adjust the size to magnification (2, 5, or 10) for magnified input. Stitch length Setting range between 0.3 and 12.7 mm is available. Stitch count Maximum available count is 20,000.
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Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Please read before programming When the lamp on the button ? is lit, small pictures appear on the display. These pictures represent different functions. They are called 'icons'. This chapter describes the method of programming with icons. Panel description and usage The following panel keys are used in Help mode. BAS-Programmer Messages and program description are displayed here. Press this key to start/end a program. Refer to "Turning power OFF" (Page 11).
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Display screen When P is pressed, the following screen is displayed. If the screen is not displayed, press ? . Checks the program data or changes the setting. (Refer to page 107.) Displays the image of program data. (Refer to page 106.) Edits the program data. (Refer to page 111.) Creates program data. (Refer to page 83.) Carries out the preference setting of the programming machine. Displays the available keys. Reads/writes data in a floppy disk.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming flowchart Programming Select and press . Position the sewing start position and press . Select an icon for programming. (Refer to page 83.) Combine straight lines, curves and other figures to make patterns on the pattern sheet. After completing each pattern, press ESC or C key to return to the submenu. The data is available until deletion. The program outline may be checked or corrected during editing. Input end code. (Refer to page 91.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing program (Refer to page 111.) Select and press . Select an icon for editing. Press after editing. Checking and setting (Refer to page 107.) Select and press . Move to the needle position for setting. Press and carry out setting.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Description of icons Programming Creating a line Creating a curve Creating a circle Creating a circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference Creating a circle of the specified diameter in the clockwise direction Creating a circle of the specified diameter in the counterclockwise direction Creating a circle of the specified radius in the clockwise direction Creating a circle of the specified radius in the counterclockwise direction Creating an arc Creating a sem
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating magnified data Inputting data (x2) Inputting data (x5) Inputting data (x10) Carrying out double stitch Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the left side of the sewing path Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the right side of the sewing path Creating double stitch data in the same direction to the left side of the sewing path Creating double stitch data in the same direction to the right side of the sewing path Offset
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing data Moving a pattern in parallel Moving a pattern symmetrically to the Y axis Moving a pattern symmetrically to the X axis Moving a pattern symmetrically to a point Resizing a pattern Copying a resized pattern Rotating a pattern clockwise Copying a pattern rotated clockwise Rotating a pattern counterclockwise Copying a pattern rotated counterclockwise Setting the extended option output Deleting data 24 Programmer
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming example Frequently used programming method is explained here. Refer to "Programming" (page 83) for function and operation of each icon. Programming for each stitch Program each stitch according to the pattern. The example in the left is used for explanation. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . . Press 3.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 7. When point C is programmed, press ESC . 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example. Press returns to the first stitch (point A) . 3. Press ESC and and the work clamp . The work clamp returns to the home position. 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Magnified input To program a detailed pattern for each stitch, use a magnified input. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming the pattern to the magnification of 5. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . . Press 3. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 4.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example. Press returns to the first stitch (point A) . 3. Press ESC and and the work clamp . The work clamp returns to the home position. 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press 28 P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Lines The pattern with lines is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . . Press 3. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 4. Select with and press 5. Input the stitch length and press . . 3.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example. Press returns to the first stitch (point A) . 3. Press ESC and and the work clamp . The work clamp returns to the home position. 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press 30 P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Curve The pattern with curves is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming at the curve and the corner. twice for a split at corner points C or E. If a split is not made, the corner will be round. Be sure to press When a split is made When a split is not made More intermediate points such as points B, D, F or G will create smooth curves. 1 Programming 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5. Input the stitch length and press . 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm. 6. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. 7. Repeat step 6 and create the program to point C. 8. When point C is programmed, press again. Point C becomes a corner and is programmed. To change the stitch length, press ESC for resetting. 9. Create the program to point E. 10.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Double stitch A double stitch is programmed to make two lines with a constant width. The example in the left is used for explanation of a double stitch to the left of sewing direction. Sewing width When the line changes from straight to curve as in points B or E, be sure to press More intermediate points such as points C or D will create smooth curves. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 7. Move the work clamp with . Press twice when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. 8. Program points C, D and E. 9. When point E is programmed, press again. 10. Program point F. 11. When point F is programmed, press again. 12. Press . The needle moves to points F, G and H. 13. When the needle stops, press ESC three times. 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press . P Feed After thread breaking, a feed is set for continuous sewing with the work clamp in position. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming pattern 2 with a feed after pattern 1. Pattern 2 Pattern 1 1 Programming 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 4. Program pattern 1. 5. Press after input of point B. ESC The number of pressing method for pattern 1. ESC depends on the programming Pattern 1 is used for programming, press twice. When When each stitch is programmed, press once. 6. Select with and press . 7. Move the work clamp with .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Basting Basting is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of basting programming from point C to point F. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select 38 with and press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 4. Select with and press . . Press 5. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. 6. Repeat step 5 and create the program to point C. 7. When point C is programmed, press 8. Select with and press ESC . . 9. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point D of the pattern. 10.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example. Press returns to the first stitch(point A). 3. Press ESC and and the work clamp . The work clamp returns to the home position. 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press 40 P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Symmetrical pattern A pattern symmetric to the X axis or the Y axis is programmed. After programming the pattern, select the symmetrical pattern type to complete the pattern. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming symmetric to the Y axis. The following symmetrical pattern types are available: Symmetric to Y axis Symmetric to X axis Select Select . Turnover Symmetric to point Select . Select . . 1 Programming 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5. When point B is programmed, press The number of pressing method. ESC ESC . depends on the programming 2 Selecting the symmetrical pattern type 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the symmetrical pattern type and press . (symmetric to Y axis) is selected in the example. 3. Input the number of feed boundaries to be ignored and press . Refer to "Editing the current data" (page 98) for details. 4.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 5 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Splitting Different patterns, splitting each pattern in sequence, are programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of 3 patterns in sequence. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 4.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 8. Press ESC 9. Select . with and press . 10. Select ON/OFF of needle stopping at the bottom with and press . 11. Program pattern 2. 12. Program pattern 3 in the similar manner. 13. When pattern 3 is programmed, press ESC . 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press and 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example. Press returns to the first stitch(point A). 3. Press ESC . and the work clamp .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of even width of zigzag stitch on the sewing path. Zigzag width Stitch length Zigzag with curves may be programmed. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4. Select with 5. Select with and press and press . . 6. Input the zigzag width and the stitch length and press . 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the width and the stitch length to 3.0 mm. To switch input between the stitch length and the width, use . 7. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. To program curves, repeat this step. 8. Press 9. Press again. three times.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Multiple stitch This section describes programming of a multiple stitch. Refer to the example on the left. Programming can be started from either inside or outside line. Embroidering is carried out in the sequence of programming. Embroidering direction depends on programming sequence.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 1 Creating a stitch pattern 1. Create a pattern in consideration of the most inside and outside lines for a multiple stitch. Should be spaced uniformly. The two lines should be spaced uniformly. Outside line 2. Connect each direction change point on the inside line with the matched direction change point on the outside line using a line. Inside line 3.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point q of the pattern. The first stitch (point q) is programmed. 4. Select with and press . 5. Input the stitch length and the number of lines for a multiple stitch. Press . "2.0 mm" is input for a stitch length in the example. Input "030" to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm. To switch input between the stitch length and the number of lines, use . 6.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 10. Program the following points up to point #4 in the same manner. When programming, be sure that the points and splits specified on the inside line are paired with those on the outside line respectively. If there are any points or splits not paired, the needle point automatically returns to the previous point. Correct the program. 11. Press 12. Press . . ESC 3 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Example of modified program This section describes the modification method of the program using examples. Refer to "Programming" (page 83) or "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 107) for function and operation of each icon. Resizing pattern The programmed pattern is resized. The example in the left is used for explanation. The center point (reference point) of resizing can be changed.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Resizing 1. Select with 2. Select with and press . and press . 3. Input the resizing percentage for the X and the Y axes. 150% is input in the example. To magnify the pattern by 150%, input 150. 4. Input the stitch length and press . If the stitch length is 0.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Changing partially A part of the programmed pattern is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of creating 5', 6' and 7'. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Moving to position 4. 1. Select 2. Press with 9 9 9 and press and press . . The work clamp moves from the start position by each stitch. 3. When the needle point reaches 4, press . The work clamp stops. If the work clamp passes, input a few stitches and press the input. 4. Press ESC . The needle returns for a few stitches of .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Repeat step 2 and program 6' and 7'. 4. Press ESC . 5. Select 6. Press with 1 and press and press . . The needle point moves to 5. 7. Press ESC . 4 Deleting unnecessary points 1. Select with and press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 3 stitches ahead. Press 3 . 3. The needle point moves to 6, 7 and 8. Points 5, 6 and 7 are deleted. 4. Press 56 ESC twice.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 6 Ending program 1. Press P . Deleting the first stitch The first stitch of the programmed pattern is deleted. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 1 and setting 2 for the sewing start position. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Moving to position 1 1. Select 2. Press with 1 and press and press . . The work clamp moves to the sewing start position. 3. Press ESC . 3 Deleting 1 1. Select with and press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 1 . 3. The needle point moves to 2. 4. Press 58 ESC twice.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . 5 Ending program 1. Press P . Changing the first stitch position The position of the sewing start position is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Moving to position 1 1. Select 2. Press with 1 and press and press . . The work clamp moves to the start position. 3. Press ESC . 3 Programming a new point 1. Select with and press . . Press 2. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at 1'. 1' is programmed. 3. Press ESC . 4 Deleting 1 1. Select 2. Press with 1 and press and press . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Press ESC . 4. Select with and press . 5. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 1 . 6. The needle point moves to 1'. 7. Press ESC twice. 5 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 6 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Adding sewing point before the first stitch A point is added before the current sewing point to change the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of changing the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Programming a new point 1. Select with and press . so that 2. Move the work clamp with the needle point is at 1'. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). 3. Press . 1' is programmed. 4. Move the work clamp with to the opposite position of coordinates recorded in step 2 so that the needle point is at 1 of the pattern. 5. Press . 1 is programmed again. 6. Press ESC . 4 Deleting 1 1. Select 2. Press with 2 and press and press . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 6. The needle point moves to 1'. 7. Press ESC twice. 5 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 6 Ending program 1. Press 64 P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Adding escape point before the first stitch An escape point is added before the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of setting escape point A. The escape point is a provisional point provided for prevention of the work clamp interference with the needle or the bar leg when the work clamp is lifted at the start point. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Programming a new point 1. Select with and press . so that 2. Move the work clamp with the needle point is at A of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). 3. Press . A is programmed. 4. Move the work clamp with to the opposite position of coordinates recorded in step 2 so that the needle point is at 1 of the pattern. 5. Press . 1 is programmed again. 6. Press ESC . 4 Deleting 1 1. Select 2. Press with 2 and press and press . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 6. The needle point moves to A. 7. Press ESC twice. 5 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 6 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Moving the escape point The position of the escape point is moved. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the escape point from A to B. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Moving to position A 1. Select 2. Press with 1 and press and press . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3 Programming a new point. 1. Select with and press . . Press 2. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at B. B is programmed. 3. Press ESC . 4 Deleting 1 1. Select 2. Press with 1 and press and press . . The work clamp moves to the sewing start position. 3. Press ESC 4. Select . with and press . 5. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 1 . 6. The needle point moves to B.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 6 Ending program 1. Press P . Deleting the escape point The escape point is deleted. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting A. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select 70 with and press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Moving to position A 1. Select 2. Press with 1 and press and press . . The work clamp moves to the start position. 3. Press ESC . 3 Deleting A 1. Select with and press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 1 . 3. The needle point moves to 1. 4. Press ESC twice.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . 5 Ending program 1. Press P . Moving the pattern in parallel 1 The program data is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the pattern in parallel when the first stitch is the sewing start position. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . . 2 Moving 1. Select with 2. Select with and press . and press 3. Move the work clamp with . . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. 4. Press ESC . 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Moving the pattern in parallel 2 The program data is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the pattern in parallel when the first stitch is the escape point. 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Press 2 and press . The work clamp moves to point A. 3. Press ESC . 4. Select with and press . 5. Select with and press . 6. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at point B of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). Do not press . 7. Press three times. ESC The needle point returns to the home position. 8. Select 9. Press with 1 and press and press . . The work clamp moves to point C. 10. Press ESC .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 15. Turn the pulley with a hand and move the needle to the top point. 16. Press three times. ESC 17. Select with 18. Select with and press . and press . 19. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point D. 20. Press ESC . 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press 4. Press ESC . . 4 Ending program 1. Press 76 P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting a part of the program during programming A program can be modified during programming. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 2 stitches at 8 and creating a new program. 1. Press to display the screen in the right. ESC 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 2 stitches backward. Press 2 . 4. The needle point moves to 6. 5. Press ESC . 6.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Moving a part of continuous program in parallel A part of continuous program is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving patterns B an C in parallel. Feed Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C 1 Calling data 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press 5. Press ESC . .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. When the needle point reaches 1, press . The work clamp stops. If the work clamp passes, input a few stitches and press . The needle returns for a few stitches of the input. 4. Press ESC . 3 Moving in parallel 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at 2. . Press Move 3 to 4 in the similar manner. 4. Press three times. ESC 4 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5 Ending program 1. Press P . Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch Addition of feed after the last point can cancel thread breakage at the last stitch. Stitch length When "115" is input for the end code, the thread breakage does not occur. In this case, every thread breakage including emergency stop is canceled. Carry out the following setting for canceling thread breakage at the specified point. 1 Programming 1.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 6. Select with and press . 7. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at given point C. 8. Press ESC . 2 Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . and 2. Select the end code type with . press "111" is selected in the example. Press returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press ESC and the work clamp . The work clamp returns to the home position. 3 Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4. Press ESC . 4 Ending program 1. Press 82 P .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming Creating a line 1. Select and press . 2. Input the stitch length and press . Stitch length 3. Move the needle with and press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating a curve Increase the number of plotting points to create a smoother curve. One to 99 points are available for plotting. and press . 1. Select 2. Input the stitch length and press Programmer .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the needle with and press Stitch length . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis 4. Press twice at the sewing end position. Check that both values are 0.00 mm. Creating a circle The following five options are available for creating a circle.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If 1. is selected Input the stitch length and the overlap stitch count, then press . Values of 0 - 9 are available for input. Stitch length Stitch count for overlap sewing Presss 2. Move the needle with for selection. to select the second point, then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis 3. Select the third point, then press Programmer .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If 1. are selected Input the stitch length and the overlap stitch count, then press . Values of 0 - 9 are available for input. Stitch length Stitch count for overlap sewing Press 2. Move the needle with and press for selection. . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating an arc 1. Select and press . 2. Input the stitch length and press . Stitch length 3.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4. Select the third point and press . Creating a semicircle The following two options are available for creating a semicircle. Creating a semicircle of the specified diameter in the clockwise direction Creating a semicircle of the specified diameter in the counterclockwise direction 1. Select and press . 2. Select the method of creating a semicircle, then press 3. Input the stitch length, then press . . Stitch length 4.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating a zigzag circle The following five options are available for creating a zigzag circle.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select the third point and press If 1. . are selected Input the zigzag stitch width, stitch length and the overlap stitch count, then press . Values of 0 - 9 are available for input. Zigzag width Zigzag pitch Stitch count for overlap sewing Press 2. Move the neelde with for selection. to select the second point and press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select the type of zigzag stitch and press . 3. Input the stitch width and stitch length, then press . Zigzag width Zigzag pitch Press 4. Move the neelde with for selection. , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis 5. Press twice at the sewing end position. Check that both values are 0.00 mm.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Ending programming When programming is completed, input an end code. The following six end codes are available. 111 Normal end 112 Fixing the sewing speed at 1000 spm or lower 113 No carrying out thread removal 114 Setting the sewing speed at 1000 spm or lower without thread removal 115 Carrying out no thread breakage 116 Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 spm or lower 1. Select and press . 2. Select the end code with Programmer , then press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating needle drop data Create needle drop data for the current needle position. 1. Select 2. Move the needle with and press . , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating feed data Create ( feed ) data to move the needle to the next position without needle drop at the current position. 1. Select 2. Move the needle with and press . , then press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating basting data Create basting data. and press 1. Select 2. Move the needle with . , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating split data Specify breakpoints for sewing a series of different patterns. and press . 1. Select 2. Use to specify whether to stop the needle at the lower end or not, then press . ON: The needle stops at the lower end. Thread breakage is not carried on.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating magnified data Input small patterns in magnified sizes. Three magnification scales of x2, x5 and x10 are available. Prepare pattern sheets suitable for the magnified patterns. Press ESC or C to contract the magnified data. 1. Select 2. Select magnification and press 3. Move the needle with and press . . , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis 4. 94 Press ESC or C .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Carrying out double stitch The following six options are available for double stitch.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5. Press at the sewing end position. An alarm souds after is pressed twice. After the alarm, press again. Then an alarm sounds and the double stitch pattern is calculated. When the alarm stops, the needle moves in the order of A ➔ B ➔ C ➔ D. The program is completed when the needle comes to D. Pressを2回押す twice. 始点 Start を2回押す Press End 終点 twice. Pressを3回押す three times.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Displaying the data image during programming A data image is displayed during programming. 1. Select and press . The pattern image is displayed. Press ESC or C to return to the mainmenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing area. Displays the horizontal length. Displays the longitudinal length. Press Programmer to display the overall view of data.
Chpater 2 Programming with Help Function Checking the program setting and setting attribute Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 107). Editing the current data The following options are available as editing functions.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If 1. If is selected Adjust the destination with , then press . is selected 1. Input the stitch length, then press . 2. Adjust the destination with , then press . Stitch length Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis If 1. is selected Adjust the destination with , then press .
Chpater 2 Programming with Help Function If , , , or is selected Data chunks separated with feed data are copied. If the number of ignored boundary feeds is 0: A B C C' Data unit C is copied. If the number of ignored boundary feeds is 1: A B C B' C' Data units B and C are copied. If the number of ignored boundary feeds is 2: A B C A' B' C' Data units A, B and C are copied. 1. Input the number of feed boundaries to be neglected. Inputting 99 ignores all boundaries. 2. 100 Press .
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting a part of data Adjust the needle position before deletion. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 107) for adjustment. 1. Select and press . 2. Input the stitch count to delete. 3. Press to delete data following the current needle position for the input count. Press to delete data prior to the current needle position. The corresponding data is deleted.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Setting low-speed sewing Carries out setting for low-speed sewing. The following five options are available for low-speed sewing. 0 (Low-speed 0) Sewing speed is not reduced. (Used for canceling other options.) 1 (Low-speed 1) The maximum sewing speed is set at 1200 spm or lower. 2 (Low-speed 2) The maximum sewing speed is set at 800 spm or lower. 3 (Low-speed 3) The maximum sewing speed is set at 600 spm or lower.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Inputting the trigger Input the trigger for the extended option output. Adjust the needle position before inputting the trigger and setting attribute. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 107). 1. Select and press . 2. Input the option output number. 3. Move with or not.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating a multiple stitch 1. Select and press . 2. Input the stitch length and the number of lines for a multiple stitch. Press . 3. Move the needle point with and press . When the embroidering direction should be changed, provide a split by pressing Press F twice. and move the needle point from the inside line to the outside line (reversely). F becomes valid after input of a split.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Modifying the program of a multiple stitch When modifying the stitch length or the number of lines for a multiple stitch, the previously created curve program can be used. The previously created programs are required for modifying programs of multiple stitch. Programs of multiple stitch written to floppy disks cannot be modified. 1. Select 2. Press and press 9 9 9 . . The work clamp moves.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Displaying a pattern image A data image is displayed during programming or editing. 1. Select and press . The pattern image is displayed. Press ESC or C to return to Main menu. Displays the stich count. Press to display the overall sewing area. Press to display the overall view of data. Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal length.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Checking the program setting and setting attribute Checking the program setting and setting attribute The following items are displayed. End code Current needle position/Total stitch count Distance from the previous position in the X and Y axial directions Stitch data type and availability of the option output, low-speed sewing(*) Displayed at points where stitch is set.
Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Checking each stitch 1. Press to move forward, to backward. The needle steps by each stitch and the setting of the data is displayed. Checking a series of stitches automatically 1. 2. Input the stitch count to check. Press to move forward, to backward. The needle moves by the input count and the setting of the data is displayed. Input "999" to check all stitches. Skipping 1. 2. Input the stitch count to the destination.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Set the attribute. Option output to mark with O. Press Slow conversion 3. Press Press for type selection. Press for selection. after setting. The screen returns to the confirmation screen. Setting the attribute (feed data) 1. Move to the desired needle position and press . The attribute setting screen appears. 2. Set the attribute. Option output to mark with O. Press Thread breakage ON/OFF Press 3. Press to select ON/OFF. after setting.
Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Setting the attribute (split data) 1. Move to the desired needle position and press . The attribute setting screen appears. 2. Set the attribute. Stoppage of the needle at the lower end Press 3. Press to select ON/OFF. after setting. The screen returns to the confirmation screen. Setting the attribute (trigger data) 1. Move to the desired needle position and press . The attribute setting screen appears. 2. Set the attribute.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing program Edit the retrieved or created data. The following options are available as editing functions. Moving a pattern in parallel. (Changes the sewing start position.
Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function If 1. , or Press is selected . The pattern is moved symmetrically to the sewing start position. If 1. is selected Input resizing scale in the X and Y directions. Switch between X and Y directions with . Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available. 2. Input the stitch length. Switch between input fields of stitch length with . If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data. 3. Press 4.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If is selected Data chunks separated with feed data are resized and copied. If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 0: A B C A' Only A is copied. A' becomes a split program. If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 1: A B C A' B' A and B are copied. A' and B' become split programs. If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 2: A B C A' B' C' A, B and C are copied. A', B' and C' become split programs. 1.
Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Input the number of the feed boundaries to be ignored and press . Inputting 99 ignores all boundaries. 4. Use to change the reference position for resizing. If no reference position is specified, the home position is used as the reference. Resizing scale in the X axis direction Resizing scale in the Y axis direction Stitch length Reference position 5. Press . The copied data is added as split data. If or is selected 1.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If 1. or is selected Input the angle of rotation and number of feed boundaries to be ignored, then press . Inputting 99 ignores all boundaries. Refer to "If 2. Adjust the reference position with is selected" (page 113.) and press .
Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting data Delete the current program data. 1. Press 2. Select 3. Check the screen and press Press 116 ESC ESC or C and return to Main menu. and press . to cancel this command. Programmer .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Please read before programming Pressing a designated combination of keys will issue a command to the programmer. These key combinations are called 'command'. This chapter describes the method of programming with command. Panel description and usage BAS-Programmer Press this key to start or end a program. "Turning power OFF" (Refer to page 11.) Cancels an image display. Press this key to display the data image being created.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Display screen Press P and the following screen appears. If the screen is not displayed, press ? . Displays distance from the home position. Displays the command status. Displays distance from the previous needle position. Displays the current needle position/total stitch count. Displays the end code, if applicable. Displays the stitch length. Displays the input value. Programming flowchart Programming Position the sewing start position and press L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing Move to the home position or the needle position for editing. Input command for editing. (Refer to page 180.) Checking and setting Move to the needle position for editing. Input command and carry out setting.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Description of commands Moving needle point Proceeding by Returning by stitches stitches 9 9 9 Proceeding to the end point 9 9 9 Returning to the first point F Proceeding by skipping F Returning by skipping stitches stitches F 9 9 9 Skipping to the end point (not applicable at the home position) F 9 9 9 Skipping to the first point R Returning the position to the home position. Deleting data 2 2 2 R Deleting all data.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating program 2 0 LI Creating a line. Input the stitch length in LI Creating a circle by specifying 3 points. Input the overlap stitch counts in 2 1 LI 2 LI . Creating a circle in the clockwise direction. Input the overlap stitch counts in 2 . Creating a circle in the counterclockwise direction. Input the overlap stitch counts in 2 3 LI 4 LI . Creating a circle in the clockwise direction. Input the overlap stitch counts in 2 . .
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 8 7 9 L Ending input for a curve Carrying out zigzag stitch symmetrically to the sewing path Carrying out double stitch on the left side to the sewing path Carrying out parallel stitch on the left side to the sewing path Carrying out offset on the left side to the sewing path 6 F 6 6 L Specify split points (for sewing different patterns separately in a sequence) after feed F 7 7 7 L Moving in parallel for the feed F 8 8 8 L Creating split d
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 3 0 L Stopping the needle at the upper end (only when the needle position is at split) 2 3 1 L Stopping the needle at the lower end (only when the needle position is at split) 6 6 6 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 400 spm or lower. 6 6 7 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 1200 spm or lower. 6 6 8 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 800 spm or lower. 6 6 9 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 600 spm or lower.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming example Frequently used programming method is explained here. Refer to "Programming" (page 161) for function and operation of each icon. Programming for each stitch Program each stitch according to the pattern. The example in the left is used for explanation. 1 Programming 1. Press . P The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4 Ending program 1. Press . P Resizing input Resizing input is used to program a detailed pattern stitch by stitch. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming the pattern to the magnification of 5. 1 Programming 1. Press . P The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Press 0 9 5 M . 9 is the command for resizing input. Input the . magnification (02, 05, 10) in 3.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 4 Ending program 1. Press . P Lines The pattern with lines is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming. 1 Programming 1. Press . P The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3. Input the stitch length. 3.0 mm is input in the example.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Curve A pattern with curves is programmed. Be sure to press 7 8 9 L for a split at corner points C or E. If a split is not made, the corner will be round. When a split is made When a split is not made More intermediate points such as points B, D, F or G will create smooth curves.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Input the stitch length and press M . 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm. 4. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. 5. Move the work clamp with . Press 8 9 L when the needle point is at point 7 C of the pattern. Point C becomes a sharp corner. The range from points A to C is programmed. 6. Press M .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Double stitch A double stitch is programmed to make two lines with a constant width. The example in the left is used for explanation of a double stitch to the left of sewing direction. Sewing width When the line changes from straight to curve or curve to straight as in points B or E, be sure to press to make a split. More intermediate points such as points C or D will create smooth curves. 1 Programming 1. Press P .
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Inputting the end code 1. Press 1 1 L 1 E at the last stitch and press . The needle moves to points G and H. 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Feed After thread breaking, a feed is set for continuous sewing with the work clamp in position.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Program pattern 1. 4. Input point B and press F . 5. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point C of the pattern. Pattern 1 6. Program pattern 2. Pattern 2 2 Inputting the end code 1. Press 1 1 L 1 E at the last stitch and press . The work clamp returns to the start position. 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Basting Basting is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of basting programming from point C to point F. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3. Repeat step 2 and create the program to point C. 4.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Inputting the end code 1. Press 1 1 L 1 E at the last stitch and press . The work clamp returns to the start position. 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Symmetrical pattern A pattern symmetric to the X axis or the Y axis is programmed. After programming the pattern, select the symmetrical pattern type to complete the pattern.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3. Create the program to point B. 4. Input point B and press 4 4 2 L . Input the command symmetric to Y axis. 5.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Splitting Different patterns, splitting each pattern in sequence, are programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of 3 patterns in sequence. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 1 Programming 1. Press . P The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3. Program pattern 1. 4.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of even width of zigzag stitch on the sewing path. Zigzag width Stitch length Zigzag with curves may be programmed. 1 Programming 1. Press P . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point A of the pattern.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Inputting the end code 1. Press 1 1 1 E . The work clamp returns to the start position. 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Multiple stitch This section describes programming of a multiple stitch. Refer to the example on the left. Programming can be started from either inside or outside line.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 2. Connect each direction change point on the inside line with the matched direction change point on the outside line using a line. 3. Provide one point (or more points) between the above two direction change points, and connect them using a line. Follow the procedure for curve points specification. Specify points in pairs on the inside and outside lines. The lines should be spaced uniformly.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at point w of the pattern. 5. Move the work clamp with . Press 8 9 L 7 when the needle point is at point e of the pattern. Be sure to press 7 8 9 L for a split at a corner like point e. If a split is not made, the corner will be round. 6. Program the following points up to point !7 with the curve programming steps.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 3 Inputting the end code 1. Press 1 1 1 E . The work clamp returns to the start position. 4 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 5 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Example of modified program This section describes the modification method of the program using examples. Refer to "Programming" (page 161) . Resizing pattern The programmed pattern is resized. The example in the left is used for explanation. The center point (reference point) of resizing can be changed. The magnifying direction varies depending on the position of the reference point.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Resizing 1. Move the needle to the reference point of resizing with . The pattern is resized to the home position if the needle is not moved. 2. Press 8 8 8 and press M . F . Input the resizing command. 3. Press 5 1 0 and press Input the resizing percentage for the X axis. Specify the . 150% magnification percentage by 3 digits in is specified in the example. 4. Press 5 1 0 and press M . Input the resizing percentage for the Y axis.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Changing partially A part of the programmed pattern is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of creating 5', 6' and 7'. 1 Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch to read the data. 2 Moving to position 4. 1. Press 9 9 9 and press . The work clamp moves from the start position by each stitch. 2. When the needle point reaches 4, press . The work clamp stops.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 4 Deleting unnecessary points 1. Press C . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 3 stitches ahead. Press 3 . 3. The needle point moves to 6, 7 and 8. Points 5, 6 and 7 are deleted. 5 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 6 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Moving to position 1. 1. Press and press 1 . The work clamp moves to the start position. 3 Deleting 1 1. Press C . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch ahead. Press 1 . 3. The needle point moves to 2. 4 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 5 Ending program 1. Press 146 P .
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Changing the first stitch position The position of the sewing start position is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. 1 Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch to read the data. 2 Moving to position 1. 1. Press and press 1 . The work clamp moves to the start position. 3 Programming a new point. 1. Move the work clamp with .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. The needle point moves to 1'. 5 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 6 Ending program 1. Press P . Adding sewing point before the first stitch A point is added before the current sewing point to change the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of changing the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. 1 Calling data 1.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 3 Programming a new point. 1. Press F . 2. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at 1' of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of 3. Press L and ). . 1' is programmed. 4. Move the work clamp with to the opposite position of coordinates recorded in step 2 and press L . If the moving distance is long, press 5. Press R LI . . The work clamp returns to the home position. 4 Deleting 1 1. Press and press 1 .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Adding escape point before the first stitch An escape point is added before the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of setting escape point A. The escape point is a provisional point provided for prevention of the work clamp interference with the needle or the bar leg when the work clamp is lifted at the start point. 1 Calling data 1.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 4 Deleting 1 1. Press 2 and press . The needle point moves to the first stitch, point A and the first stitch. 2. Press C . 3. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 1 . 4. The needle point moves to A. 5 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 6 Ending program 1. Press P .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving the escape point The position of the escape point is moved. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the escape point from A to B. 1 Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch to read the data. 2 Moving to position A. 1. Press and press 1 . The work clamp moves to the escape point. 3 Programming a new point. 1. Press F . 2. Move the work clamp with .
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. The needle point moves to B. 5 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 6 Ending program 1. Press P . Deleting the escape point The escape point is deleted. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting A. 1 Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch to read the data. 2 Moving to position A. 1.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3 Deleting A 1. Press C . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 1 . 3. The needle point moves to 1. 4 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 5 Ending program 1. Press P . Moving the pattern in parallel 1 The program data is moved in parallel.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Moving in parallel 1. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at A of the pattern. 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 4 Ending program 1. Press P . Moving the pattern in parallel 2 The program data is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the pattern in parallel when the first stitch is the escape point.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at B of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of If the moving distance is long, press 3. Press R and F ). before movement. . The work clamp moves to the home position. 4. Press 1 and press . The needle point moves to point C. 5. Move the work clamp with coordinates recorded in step 2. for the The moved point is now D. If the moving distance is long, press F before movement. 6.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting a part of the program during programming A program can be modified during programming. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 2 stitches at 8 and creating a new program. 1. Press C . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 2 stitches backward. Press 2 . 3. The needle point moves to 6. 4. Continue programming.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2 Moving to position 1 1. Press 9 9 9 and press . The work clamp moves from the start point by each stitch. 2. Press when the needle is at 1. The work clamp stops. If the work clamp passes, input a few stitches and press . The needle returns for a few stitches of the input. 3 Moving in parallel 1. Press 7 7 7 and press F . Input the command for parallel movement. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press L when the needle point is at 2 of the pattern.
Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch Addition of feed after the last point can cancel thread breakage at the last stitch. Stitch length When "115" is input for the end code, the thread breakage does not occur. In this case, every thread breakage including emergency stop is canceled. Carry out the following setting for canceling thread breakage at the specified point. 1 Programming 1. Create the program 1 stitch (A) before the desired end point. 2.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3 Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. 4 Ending program 1. Press 160 P .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming Creating a line Command to be used LI Input the stitch length in Example . Pitch Input 0.5 mm 005 12.0 mm 120 1. Select the sewing start position with 2. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press 3. Move the needle with Programmer and press and press . . LI L L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a curve Command to be used Input the stitch length in M Example 7 8 9 Pitch Input 0.5mm 005 12.0mm 120 . This command represents completing creation of a curve. L Increase the number of plotting points to create a smoother curve. One to 99 points are available for plotting. 162 1. Select the start point with 2. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press 3. Move the needle with 4. Input 7 8 9 L and press and press . .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying 3 points Command to be used 2 0 Input the overlap stitch counts in LI Values 0 - 9 are available for input. Input this command to create a zigzag circle. Input the zigzag M 7 width in . The zigzag width can be specified from 1.0 - 25.5 mm. To specify the width of 10.0 mm or more, input and input the width in 3 digits, then press Example: Pitch M 0 7 0 M . Input 3.5mm 7 3 5 M 18.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a zigzag circle (go to 6 when not creating a zigzag circle) 164 4. Input 5. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits and press 6. Move the needle with to select the second point and press 7. Move the needle with to select the third point and press 7 M (width). Programmer M . . L L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the diameter Command to be used 2 1 Creating a circle clockwise. Input the overlap stitch counts in LI Values 0 - 9 are available for input. 2 2 Creating a circle counterclockwise. Input the overlap stitch LI counts in Input this command to create a zigzag circle. Input the width of M 7 . Values 0 - 9 are available for input. .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a zigzag circle (go to 6 when not creating a zigzag circle) 4. Input 5. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits and press 6. Move the needle with 7 M (width). M . to select the second point and press L . Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the radius Command to be used 2 3 LI Creating a circle clockwise. Input the overlap stitch counts in . Values 0 - 9 are available for input.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2. Input 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press 2 3 LI or 2 4 LI . LI . Creating a zigzag circle (go to 6 when not creating a zigzag circle) 4. Input 5. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits and press 6. Move the needle with 7 M (width). Programmer M . to select the second point and press L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating an arc Command to be used 3 168 0 0 Creating an arc passing 3 points. LI 1. Select the sewing start position with 2. Input 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press 4. Move the needle with to select the second point, then press L . 5. Move the needle with to select the third point, then press L . 3 0 0 LI and press L . . Programmer LI .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a semicircle Command to be used 3 1 0 LI Creating a semicircle clockwise. 3 2 0 LI Creating a semicircle counterclockwise. 1. Select the start point with 2. Input 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press 4. Move the needle with 3 1 0 LI or 3 2 Programmer and press 0 LI L . . LI . to select the second point, then press L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a zigzag stitch Command to be used Input this command to create a zigzag stitch. Input the width M 7 of zigzag in . "Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying 3 points" (Refer to page 163.) Input this command to create a zigzag stitch. Input the zigzag M . "Creating a circle (zigzag stitch length in circle) by specifying 3 points" (Refer to page 163.) 7 8 9 L Carrying out zigzag stitch symmetrically to the sewing path.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a multiple stitch Commands to be used 5 0 0 5 M Input the start point for a multiple stitch. M Input the number of lines for a multiple stitch ranging from 2 to 99 in Ex.) 7 8 9 . The number of lines for a multiple stitch Input value 5 lines 505 M Input the stitch length in L Press 7 8 9 L . to input a split. 1. Determine the embroidering start point with 2. Press 3.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Modifying the program of a multiple stitch When modifying the stitch length or the number of lines for a multiple stitch, the previously created curve program can be used. The previously created programs are required for modifying programs of multiple stitch. Programs of multiple stitch written to floppy disks cannot be modified. Commands to be used 5 Input the number of lines for a multiple stitch ranging from 2 M to 99 in Ex.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating double stitch Command to be used M 2 Creating double stitch in the reverse direction to the sewing path. Input the width of double stitch in . Values 1.0 - 9.9 mm are available for the width. Example Width Input 1.5 mm 215 M Input the stitch length in . 7 8 9 L Carrying out double stitch on the left side to the sewing path. 7 8 8 L Carrying out double stitch on the right side to the sewing path.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input 1 E 1 . When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the end position. Parallel stitch Command to be used M 3 Creating parallel stitch in the same direction to the sewing path. Input the width of parallel stitch in . Values 1.0 - 9.9 mm are available for the width. Example Width Input 1.5mm 315 M Input the stitch length in .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. Move the needle to the corner point and input 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input 1 E 1 . 7 8 L . When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the end position. Offset Command to be used M 4 Creating offset. Input the width of offset in . Values 1.0 - 9.9 mm are available for the width Example Width Input 1.5 mm 415 M Input the stitch length in .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Move the needle with to select the second point, then press 4. Move the needle to the corner point and input 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input 1 E 1 . 7 8 L L . When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the end position.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Input command depending on the feed. Press L if not specified. Creating split data Command to be used 2 2 0 L Stopping the needle at the upper end for the split. 2 2 1 L Stopping the needle at the lower end for the split. 1. Input command depending on the split.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Create a pattern data. Move the needle with 4. , then press L for setting. Input the end code. Low-speed sewing Carry out setting for low-speed sewing. Command to be used 6 6 6 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 400 spm or lower. 6 6 7 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 1200 spm or lower. 6 6 8 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 800 spm or lower. 6 6 9 L The maximum sewing speed becomes 600 spm or lower.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Setting the option output This is set to flip/flop the option output. Command to be used 7 7 1 L Flipping/flopping option output 1 7 7 2 L Flipping/flopping option output 2 7 7 3 L Flipping/flopping option output 3 7 7 0 L Canceling option output setting 1. Move the needle to the desired position. 2. Input the command for option output. Ending programming When programming is completed, input an end code.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing data Moving symmetrically to the Y axis Command to be used 0 0 1 Moving symmetrically to the Y axis passing the start point of M sewing This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. R 2. Input 0 3. Press L 0 1 M . .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Press . L Moving symmetrically to a point Command to be used 0 1 1 Moving symmetrically to the sewing start position M This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. R 2. Input 3. Press 1 0 L 1 M . .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise) Command to be used 6 6 6 M Rotating clockwise 6 6 7 M Rotating counterclockwise This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. Values of 1 - 359 degrees are available for input. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home position. Press 182 if the needle is not at the home position. R 2. Determine the center point for rotation with 3. Input 4.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying a pattern rotated clockwise (counterclockwise) Command to be used 6 7 6 M Copying a pattern rotated clockwise 6 7 7 M Copying a pattern rotated counterclockwise This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. Values of 1 - 359 degrees are available for input. The copied data is linked to the original data with a split data. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home position.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Resizing Command to be used 8 8 8 Resizing a pattern in the X and Y directions M F Used to input magnification in the X direction. M Used to input magnification in the Y direction. This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. R 2. Determine the reference point for resizing with 3. Input 4.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 6. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press L . If the value is "000", the stitch count remains unchanged. The stitch length increases or decreases. Copying a pattern resized Command to be used 9 9 9 M Copying a pattern resized in the X and Y directions F Used to input magnification in the X direction. M Used to input magnification in the Y direction. This function is available only when the needle is at the home position.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 5. Input the magnification in 3 digits in the Y direction and press M . Magnification values of 0 - 400 are available for input. 6. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press L . If the value is "000", the stitch count remains unchanged. The stitch length increases or decreases.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying symmetrically to a point Command to be used 4 4 0 Copying data symmetrically to the current needle position L from the start point or the feed point (excluding the number of feed boundaries to be ignored) to the current needle position 1. Move the needle to the desired position. 2. Input 4 4 0 L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying to the Y axis Command to be used 4 4 2 Copying data to the Y axis passing the current needle position L from the start point or the feed point (excluding the number of feed boundaries to be ignored) to the current needle position 1. Move the needle to the desired position. 2. Input 4 4 2 L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving in parallel Command to be used 7 7 7 L LI 7 7 7 Changing the movement data for the current needle position. Moving data in parallel after the current needle position (using L needle drop data to the moved position) 1. Move the needle to the desired position. 2. Input 3. Determine the destination point with 7 7 7 L or LI 7 7 Programmer 7 L . and press L .
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Displaying image A data image is displayed during programming or editing. 1. Press . Pattern image is displayed. Press ESC or C to return to the main menu. Stitch count Press to display the overall sewing area. The data width is displayed in mm. The data height is displayed in mm. Press the data.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting data Deletes the data during creating and displaying. Deleting a part of data Command to be used Deletes data after C stitches. If this command is used at the sewing start position, the sewing start position is deleted and the current needle position becomes the sewing start position. Deletes data before C stitches. If this command is used at the sewing end position, the end code is deleted. 1. Move the needle to the desired position. 2.
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Chapter 4 Extended Option Output
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Function of extended option output Required controls for pressing motion and automatic stacking of sewing can be implemented according to various functions of the machine. When 3 conditions, i.e. output conditions, enabling conditions and disabling conditions are achieved, the extended option output functions.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Items which can be set in the extended option output The following items can be set in the submenu of the extended option output. Sets the details of the extended option output. (Refer to page 196.) Sets the details of enabling conditions. (Refer to page 197.) Reads the extended option output data of the floppy disk. (Refer to page 198.) Writes the extended option output data of the floppy disk. (Refer to page 199.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Setting the extended option output Items to be set are as follows: Extended option output number Specify a number out of 1 - 16. Refer to "Table of extended option output" (Refer to page 205 .) Operation setting Select one out of ON, OFF, FLIP and FLOP with Output condition Input conditions for the extended option output. 3 conditions can be specified. Refer to "Table of extended option output" (Refer to page 205 .) Timer 1 .
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Setting enabling conditions If setting is not made, the status is always enable. To carry out setting as per the extended option output conditions, do not set enabling conditions. Items to be set are as follows: Extended option output number Specify a number out of 1 - 16. Refer to "Table of extended option output" (Refer to page 205.) Enabling conditions 3 numbers of enabling conditions can be input. Refer to "Table of condition number" (Refer to page 201.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Reading the extended option output data Reads the extended option output data from a floppy disk. 1. Select and press . 2. Make sure that the floppy disk is set and press . Data is read and the submenu appears. 3. Select and press . 4. Input the number of extended option output. Read data is displayed. To register the data into the machine, carry out the operation in the next page.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Writing the extended option output data Writes the extended option output data memorized in the programmer into a floppy disk. The data is also registered into the machine. Be sure to use a formatted 2HD floppy disk. "Formatting a floppy disk" (Refer to page 218.) One floppy disk can record the data of extended option output No. 1 - 16. and press . 1. Select 2. Make sure that the floppy disk is set and press . Data is written and the submenu appears.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Deleting the extended option output data Deletes the extended option output data. 1. Select 2. Press and press . . The submenu appears.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Table of condition number Select and input the number for output conditions, enabling conditions and disabling conditions from the following: Machine operation mode Condition No.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Standard output Condition No.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output 60 When extended option input 11 is ON 61 When extended option input 11 is OFF 62 When extended option input 12 is ON 63 When extended option input 12 is OFF 64 When extended option input 13 is ON 65 When extended option input 13 is OFF Extended option output Condition No.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output 95 When extended option output 13 is OFF 96 When extended option output 14 is ON 97 When extended option output 14 is OFF 98 When extended option output 15 is ON 99 When extended option output 15 is OFF 100 When extended option output 16 is ON 101 When extended option output 16 is OFF Table of extended option input Extended option input No.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Table of extended option output Common output (condition) *1 Extended option output No. Part name Condition Connector *2 Connector No. Pin No.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Example of extended option output To program the extended option output, prepare the timing chart. Then set the output condition, enable/disable conditions based on the chart. The example shows how program setting values are determined from the timing chart. No explanation is given for the operation of the machine.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Example 2 of extended option output Sequence 2 for stacker This is a sequence example for removing and stacking the material as soon as the work clamp is lifted after sewing. Option output 3 UP/DW Up/Down for removing material Option output 4 Option output 5 MOVE Movement for removing material BAR1 for holding material Option output 6 BAR2 for moving material Timing chart UP/DW 0.2sec. MOVE BAR1 10ms 10ms BAR2 0.5sec.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Example 3 of extended option output Signal for peripheral equipment When the machine is connected to an external programmable controller, this is a sequence example for issuing timing signals. Option output 4 Option output 5 READY Signal ready for sewing END Signal of sewing completion Option output 6 THBK Signal of detecting thread breakage Timing chart READY 0.1sec. END THBK Movement of start point Machine returned to home position or change of P. No.
Chapter 5 Reading / Writing Data
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Reading data Reads data from a floppy disk. When there is no data for creation, data can be read by pressing by pressing the R/W button on the operation panel. This operation cannot be available in command mode. Data created in BAS-300 and BAS-300A series can also be read. and press 1. Select 2. Make sure that 3. is selected, and press . Input the number of program with a numeric key. If there is data, If there is no data, 210 . appears. appears.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 4. Press and select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 5. Press Press 6. to turn on. to turn off again. Press . An image is displayed. Press ESC or C to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing data. Press to display the overall view of the data. Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal length. 7. Press to read the data.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Reading additional data This is used to read other data continuously after reading a data. Additionally read data is added to the editing data as a split data. This operation cannot be available in command mode. Data created in BAS-300 and BAS-300A series can also be read. 1. Select and press . 2. Select and press . 3. Input the number of program with a numeric key. If there is data, appears. If there is no data, appears.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data 6. Press . An image is displayed. Press ESC or C to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing data. Press to display the overall view of the data. Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal length 7. Press to read the data. To cancel reading, press ESC .
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Writing data to a floppy disk Writes data from the programmer to a floppy disk. If there is data for creation, data can be written by pressing by pressing the Read/Write button on the operation panel. Be sure to use a formatted 2HD floppy disk. The floppy disk accompanying this product is already formatted. This operation cannot be available in command mode. 1. Select and press . 2. Select and press . 3. Input the number of program with a numeric key.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 4. Press and select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 5. Press Press 6. to turn on. to turn off again. Press . An image is displayed. This is the image from data saved in a floppy disk, not the image currently in editing. Press ESC or C to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing data. Press to display the overall view of the data. Displays the lateral length.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Deleting data in a floppy disk Deletes data saved in a floppy disk. This operation cannot be available in command mode. 1. Select and press . 2. Select and press . 3. Input the number of program to be deleted with a numeric key. If there is data, If there is no data, appears. appears. If appears, the data is from BAS-300 or BAS-300A series. Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 4. Press and select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 5.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data 6. Press . An image is displayed. This is the image from data saved in a floppy disk, not the image currently in editing. Press ESC or C to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing area. Press to display the overall view of data. Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal length. 7. Press to delete the data. To cancel deletion, press ESC .
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Formatting a floppy disk Formats a floppy disk for the programmer. This operation cannot be available in command mode. 218 1. Select and press . 2. Select and press . 3. Press for formatting and press Programmer ESC for not formatting.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Reading other types of data Reads data created in other machines. The following 3 data can be read. DST DSB DSZ This operation cannot be available in command mode. and press . 1. Select 2. Make sure that 3. Select the data type for reading by pressing mark. 4. Press is selected, and press . and press to put a check . The data name (in 8 alphanumeric characters) saved in a floppy disk is displayed.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 5. Press to select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 6. Press Press 7. Press 8. Press to turn on. to turn off again. to select the data to display. . If the image is displayed, press again to read data. To cancel reading, press ESC or C .
Chapter 6 Preference
Chapter 6 Preference Setting preference Sets the operational preference of the programmer. Items to be set are as follows: Smoothing equal division When a smoothing function is used, data is created for equal division within the specified pitch. Area check When data is created or edited, data outside the sewing area is not created. Language Display language such as error message is switched. 1. Select and press 2. Select the item with . . Selecting smoothing equal division or area check 3.
Chapter 6 Preference 5. After setting is complete, press Programmer .
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