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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This instruction manual applies to machines
from the serial number 2 812 105 and software
version 1_912_26 onwards.
296-12-19 278/002
Instruction Manual engl. 07.15

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    3511 -3/01 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the serial number 2 812 105 and software version 1_912_26 onwards. 296-12-19 278/002 Instruction Manual engl. 07.15...
  • Page 2 As an alternative to the Internet download, the adjustment manual can also be ordered as a hard copy under order no. 296-12-19 279/001. Reprinting, reproduction and/or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals (including parts thereof) is only permitted with our prior agreement and citation of the source.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Danger warnings ........................9 Proper Use .......................... 10 Technical Data ......................11 PFAFF 3511-3/01 ......................... 11 Disposal of the Machine ....................12 Transport, Packaging and Storage ................... 13 Transport to the customer's premises ................13 Transport within the customer's premises ................13 Disposal of the packaging materials ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Contents ..................Page Set-up and Initial Commissioning ..................21 Set-up ..........................21 .01.01 Setting the table height ....................... 21 .01.02 Inserting the sewing machine into the stand ..............22 Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable ............24 Assembling the reel stand ....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Contents ..................Page Input ..........................47 Program management ......................47 .01.01 Calling up program management ..................47 .01.02 Displaying programs in the machine memory ..............48 .01.03 Displaying programs and the machine data on the SD memory card ........49 .01.04 Coping programs and machine data onto the SD memory card ..........

  • Page 6: Safety

    Fitting or using these products may therefore have negative effects on features which depend on the machine design. We are not liable for any damage caused by the use of non-Pfaff parts.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Safety symbols Hazard point! Special points of attention. Risk of injury to operating personnel or technical staff! Electric voltage! Danger to operating personnel or technical staff Caution! Do not operate without finger guard and safety covers! Turn off the main switch before threading, changing the bobbin or needle, cleaning, etc.! Special points of attention for the owner-operator O This instruction manual is a part of the machine and must be made available to the...

  • Page 8: Operating Personnel And Technical Staff

    Safety Operating personnel and technical staff Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for equipping, operating and cleaning the machine and for fault clearance in the sewing area. The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points: O The safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work! O Any work method jeopardising machine safety must be refrained from! O Tight-fitting clothing must be worn.

  • Page 9: Danger Warnings

    Safety Danger warnings A work area of 1 m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine to ensure unobstructed access at all times. Do not reach into the needle range during the sewing operation! Risk of injury from the needle! Do not allow any objects to be placed on the table during the adjustment work! The objects could become jammed or be slung away! Risk of injury from parts flying around!

  • Page 10: Proper Use

    Proper Use Proper Use The PFAFF 3511-3/01 is a high-performance, single-needle high-speed seamer for run- stitching small parts. The machines are used for sewing lockstitch seams in the clothing industry. Any usage not approved by the manufacturer is deemed misuse!

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data PFAFF 3511-3/01 Stitch type: ......................301 (lockstitch) Needle system: .......................134 KK Design B: ............for the machining of medium-weight materials Trimming margin (depending on the design): ............. 3.5 or 5.0 mm Needle size in 1/100 mm ....................90 - 110 Thread thickness max.: ......................

  • Page 12: Disposal Of The Machine

    Disposal of the Machine Disposal of the Machine O It is up to the customer to dispose of the machine properly. O The materials used for the machine include steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. O The machine must be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection regulations, with a specialised company being contracted if necessary.

  • Page 13: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport to the customer's premises All machines are completely packed for delivery. Transport within the customer's premises The manufacturer assumes no liability for transport within the customer's premises or to the individual usage sites. Please ensure that the machines are only transported in a vertical po- sition.

  • Page 14: Work Symbols

    Work Symbols Work Symbols Activities to be performed or important information in this instruction manual are emphasised by symbols. The symbols used have the following meaning: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)

  • Page 15: Operating Controls

    Operating Controls Operating Controls Main switch Before switching on the ma- chine, raise the take-up lever as far as possible. O Turning the main switch 1 switches the machine on and off. Fig. 7 - 01 Light barrier O The LED 1 in the light barrier indicates the following status: - LED lights up green = reception indicator.

  • Page 16: Pedal

    Operating Controls Pedal O With the main switch turned on. The functions of the pedal depend on the selected operating mode, see chapter 10 Sewing. O In manual sewing: = Neutral position = Sewing = Raise sewing foot = Trim thread O In programmed sewing: = Neutral position = Start sewing cycle...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Operating Controls Control panel The control panel is used to display and access machine functions for set-up and sewing, to enter parameter values and to read error messages and service settings. Fig. 7 - 05 The control panel has the following operating and display controls: O The display 1 comprises a two-line alphanumeric LCD display with 16 characters per line and is used to display the corresponding information and selection parameters.

  • Page 18: Plus/Minus Keys

    Operating Controls Plus/minus keys .05.02 A B C D 3 3 3 3 Fig. 7 - 06 The selection and changing of setting values (e.g. entering the backtack stitches) can be carried out using the corresponding +/- keys. At the same time the set value shown above is changed slowly at first by pressing and holding the corresponding plus or minus key.
  • Page 19 Operating Controls Alternating sewing O Pressing this key will switch between the linked programs. Stitching / correcting seam programs O The "Stitch / correct seam programs" function is switched on by pressing this key. The in- dividual seam sections of a program can be stitched one after the other and corrected if necessary by pressing the pedal.
  • Page 20 Operating Controls F2 (setting aid for the edge trimmer) O The corresponding function is switched on or off by pressing the key. The edge knife moves to the trimming position in manual sewing when the function is switched on. O After calling up the corresponding "PC" (piece counter) function, the piece counter is reset by pressing this key, see chapter 10.03.03 Switching on the edge trimmer with a time delay (waistband extension) Start inhibitor...

  • Page 21: Set-Up And Initial Commissioning

    Set-up and Initial Commissioning Set-up and Initial Commissioning The machine may only be set up and started up by qualified personnel! All of the relevant safety regulations must always be complied with in this process! If the machine was delivered without a table, then the stand and the table top provided must safely support the weight of the machine and its motor.

  • Page 22: Inserting The Sewing Machine Into The Stand

    Set-up and Initial Commissioning Inserting the sewing machine into the stand .01.02 Fig. 8 - 02 O The hinge 1 is screwed to the sewing head base plate. O Insert the sewing machine into the table top. O Insert the sewing head support 2 into the table top hole. Do not operate the machine without the support 2! Risk of damage due to the top-heavy sewing head! Machine can tip over backwards when moving it!
  • Page 23 Set-up and Initial Commissioning Assembling the start inhibitor .01.03 Fig. 8 - 03 O Insert the machine into the table top, see chapter 8.01.02 Inserting the sewing machine into the stand O After loosening the screws 2, adjust the switch 1 in such a way that the switch 1 is actuated when the sewing head is mounted.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Plug-In Connections And Ground Cable

    Set-up and Initial Commissioning Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable X4/A Fig. 8 - 04 O Insert all plugs on the control box 2 in accordance with their designation. O Insert the "motor" into the bushing X 1 and the bushing X 2. Attention Plugging in the connector incorrectly can damage the control unit! O Attach the following ground cables in order to discharge static electricity.

  • Page 25: Assembling The Reel Stand

    Set-up and Initial Commissioning Assembling the reel stand O Assemble the reel stand as shown in the adjacent illustration. O Then insert the stand into the O hole in the table top and secure it with the enclosed nuts. Fig. 8 - 05...

  • Page 26: Initial Start-Up

    Set-up and Initial Commissioning Initial start-up Fig. 8 - 06 Fig. 8 - 07 O Inspect the machine, particularly the electric cables, for any damage. O Remove the plug 1 of the oil reservoir 2 before the initial commissioning. The plug 1 serves solely for transit support and may not be used during the sewing operations.

  • Page 27: Switching The Machine On / Off

    Set-up and Initial Commissioning Switching the machine on / off O Switch the machine on (see chapter 7.01 Main switch). Checking the start inhibitor function Error E009 PRESS TE O Switch on the machine at the main switch and move the sewing head. The error message "E009"...

  • Page 28: Set-Up

    Set-up Set-up Observe and comply with all regulations and instructions in this instruction manual. Pay particular attention to all safety regulations! All set-up work may only be carried out by appropriately instructed personnel. Disconnect the machine from the electricity mains for all set-up work by operat- ing the main switch or by removing the mains plug! Inserting the needle Switch off the machine!

  • Page 29: Winding The Bobbin Thread, Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Set-up Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 -02 O Fit the empty bobbin 1 onto the bobbin winder spindle 2 with the rest thread chamber on the outside. O Thread in the thread as shown in Fig. 9 - 02 and wind it round the bobbin 1 a few times in an anti-clockwise direction.

  • Page 30: Removing / Inserting The Bobbin Case

    Set-up Removing / inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Removing the bobbin case: O Tilt machine backwards. O Raise the lever 1 and remove the bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: O Press the bobbin case 2 until you feel it snap into the bobbin case base.

  • Page 31: Threading The Needle Thread / Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension

    Set-up Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 06 Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! O Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9 - 06. Please ensure that the needle is thread- ed from the left.

  • Page 32: Entering The Stitch Length

    Set-up Entering the stitch length O Switch the machine on. O The current value of the stitch length is shown on the display after switching on the machine O Set the stitch length by pressing the corresponding +/- keys (P) or (S) . Entering the start and end backtacks O Switch the machine on.

  • Page 33: Inserting And Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Set-up O Select the desired value for the number of start backtack forward switches (A) by press- ing the corresponding +/- key. O Select the desired value for the number of start backtack reverse stitches (B) by pressing the corresponding +/- key. O Select the desired value for the number of end backback reverse stitches (C) by pressing the corresponding +/- key.

  • Page 34: Inserting The Workpiece

    Set-up Inserting the workpiece Loading the sewing template .09.01 Fig. 9 - 08 O Insert the lining between the supporting surface 1 and the material clamp 2 until it touches the guide pins 3. O Close the material clamp 2. O Place a rough cut for the fullness on the material clamp 2 and close the material clamp 4.

  • Page 35: Inserting The Sewing Template

    Set-up Inserting the sewing template .09.02 Fig. 9 - 09 O Feed the sewing template 1 into the guide on the needle plate and slide it through until you feel it stop. The machine is ready to start.

  • Page 36: Sewing

    Sewing Sewing In sewing mode all settings relevant for the sewing operation are shown in the display. Functions can be turned on or off by pressing the keys; values for the most important pa- rameters can be changed directly. A difference is made between manual sewing and programmed sewing in this mode. A change is made from manual to programmed sewing by pressing the PM key.
  • Page 37 Sewing Select menu, see also chapter 9.06 Entering the stitch length.and 9.07 Entering the start and end backtacks. 3 3 3 3 Select menu, see also chapter 11.02.02 Example of a parameter entry 660a Select menu, see also chapter 11.01.04 Copying single programs and machine data onto the SD memory card COPY For other functions during manual sewing, see also chapter 7.05.03 Function keys:...

  • Page 38: Programmed Sewing

    Sewing Programmed sewing A seam construction diagram must first be created and saved in the machine memory for programmed sewing, see chapter 10.03 Creating/changing seam construction diagrams or chapter 11.01 Program management. O Switch on the machine, see chapter 8.05 Switching the machine on/off. O Call up manual sewing if required.
  • Page 39 Sewing In the seam section-related values menu, the "Seam end by light barrier" function is acti- vated with F2 and in this way the stitch count serves as light barrier compensation stitches. - - - Additional functions: Display the stitch counter in the seam section-related values menu. 1 500 The stitch counter can be reset after selecting the corresponding function by pressing the "F3"...

  • Page 40: Entering The Authorisation Code

    Sewing Functions in programmed sewing, see also chapter 7.05.03 Function keys: Start backtack on/off Change seam construction diagram* End backtack on/off Line selection* Edge trimmer on/off Display the piece counter on/off Template drive on/off Support reel on/off Raise sewing foot after Corner programming* thread trimming on/off Thread trimming on/off...

  • Page 41: Creating / Changing Seam Construction Diagrams

    Sewing Creating / changing seam construction diagrams Creating a seam construction diagram in "teach-in mode" .04.01 The "teach-in" function is particularly suitable for creating completely new seam construc- tion diagrams. The seam construction diagram is saved directly in the machine memory by stitching the seam zones.
  • Page 42 Sewing O Call up "teach-in mode". (The LED in the key flashes.) O Insert the workpiece, see chapter 9.09 Inserting the workpiece. O Stitch the first seam zone to the first corner using the pedal function (e.g. 32 stitches). O Call up corner programming. (LED in the key lights up.) O Select the desired turn (e.g.
  • Page 43 Sewing O Select the desired turn (e.g. 10 mm) by pressing the +/- keys (D). O Switch on the "Turn corner" function for the seam zone. The turn is performed. O Select the third seam zone by pressing the +/- keys (A). 3 2200 O Select the desired speed (e.g.
  • Page 44 Sewing O Select the desired speed (e.g. 2200) by pressing the +/- key (B; C). O Change the value for the stitch length (e.g. 2.2 mm) by pressing the +/- keys (P; S). O Stitch the fifth seam zone using the pedal functions (e.g. 35 stitches). O Call up corner programming.

  • Page 45: Changing Seam Construction Diagrams

    Sewing Changing seam construction diagrams .04.02 If a seam construction diagram has been created in "teach-in mode", minor corrections are usually needed that can be made as described below. O Switch the machine on. O Activate mechanic level "b", see chapter 12.12.01 Selecting the user level or enter the authorisation code, see chapter 10.03 Entering the authorisation code.

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    Sewing Error messages When a fault occurs, the display shows "ERROR" together with an error code, as shown in the following example. In addition, the LED in the memory card slot lights up red (see arrow). An error message can be caused by the incorrect set up, faulty elements or overloading.

  • Page 47: Input

    Input Input Program management The program numbers which are saved in the machine memory or on the SD card are displayed in program management. The programs can be deleted or copied. Conventional SD memory cards up to a maximum of 2GB can be inserted into the control panel. The machine data is saved in the file "MD"...

  • Page 48: Displaying Programs In The Machine Memory

    Input Displaying programs in the machine memory .01.02 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key. O The machine memory can be scrolled through within the display by pressing "+"...

  • Page 49: Displaying Programs And The Machine Data On The Sd Memory Card

    Input Displaying programs and the machine data on the SD memory card .01.03 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key. O The SD memory card can be scrolled through within the display by pressing "+"...

  • Page 50: Coping Programs And Machine Data Onto The Sd Memory Card

    Input Coping programs and machine data onto the SD memory card .01.04 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. COPY O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key. COPY O Select the data to be copied from the machine memory to the SD memory card (pro- grams 01 - 99) by pressing the +/- keys under the symbol of the machine memory.

  • Page 51: Copying All Programs And Machine Data Onto The Sd Memory Card

    Input Copying all programs and machine data onto the SD memory card .01.05 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. COPY O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key.

  • Page 52: Copying Single Programs And Machine Data In The Machine Memory

    Input Copying single programs and machine data in the machine memory .01.06 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. « COPY O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key.

  • Page 53: Copying All Programs And Machine Data In The Machine Memory

    Input Copying all programs and machine data in the machine memory .01.07 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. « COPY O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key.

  • Page 54: Deleting Programs In The Machine Memory

    Input Deleting programs in the machine memory .01.08 O To call up program management, see chapter 11/01/2001 Calling up program management. O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key. O Select the data to be deleted from the machine memory (programs 01 - 99) by pressing the +/- keys under the symbol of the machine memory.

  • Page 55: Deleting Programs And Machine Data On The Sd Memory Card

    Input Deleting programs and machine data on the SD memory card .01.09 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key. O Select the programs to be deleted on the SD memory card (programs 1 - 99) by pressing the +/- keys under the symbol of the SD memory card.

  • Page 56: Formatting The Sd Memory Card

    Input Formatting the SD memory card .01.10 O To call up program management, see chapter 11.01.01 Calling up program management. FORMAT O Press the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. O Confirm selection of the menu item by pressing the right plus key. Before the start of formatting, a prompt for confirmation will be displayed.

  • Page 57: Parameter Settings

    Input Parameter settings Selecting the user level .02.01 By default, the machine is in user level "a" when it is switched on. The following section describes how to call up the service level "c" via the mechanic level "b". Set values in the parameters of user levels "b" and "c" may only be changed by trained technical staff! O Switch the machine on.

  • Page 58: Example Of A Parameter Entry

    Input Example of a parameter entry .02.02 O Switch the machine on O Press the TE key to call up the parameter entry function. The selection of editable parameters depends on the active user level, see chapter 11.02.01 Selecting the user level and chapter 11.02.03 List of parameters. 116a O Select the desired parameter by pressing the +/- keys (P) e.g.

  • Page 59: List Of Parameters

    Input List of parameters .02.03 Speed for seam start 300 - 1500 1000 Speed for seam end 300 - 1500 1000 Soft starting stitches 0 - 30 Speed for soft starting stitches 30 - 1000 Analogue input switching threshold for the 0 - 100 thread monitor Output Ax (motor operation) is active...
  • Page 60 Input Presser foot with automatic lowering if the B, C ON -OFF machine is at a standstill ON = yes OFF = no Bobbin thread monitoring A,B,C 0 - 2 0 = without (= *II*) 1 = via sensor (= **I*) 2 = via stitch counting Thread wiper / thread blower ON - OFF...
  • Page 61 Input Lift delay for the presser foot after seam end 0 - 2000 [ms] Timing of output A2 (thread trimming) 10 - 60 Stitch count for remaining thread after acti- A,B,C 0 - 250 vating the bobbin thread monitor during di- rect bobbin thread monitoring (via sensor) 1 = Multiplier for the fixed value x10 during direct monitoring...
  • Page 62 Input Differential amplification of the position 1 - 15 controller Time for position control 0 - 2500 0 = always Proportional amplification of the higher 1 - 25 ranking position controller for standstill brake MINI motor variant 0 - 1 1 = long 0 = short Motor current limit...
  • Page 63 Input 1100 Operating mode of the stepping motor 1 0 - 1 (Puller, differential adjustment etc.) 1101 Direction of rotation of the stepping motor 1 ON - OFF ON = anti-clockwise direction OFF = clockwise direction 1102 Stepping mode of the stepping motor 1 1 - 4 1 = full step 2 = half step...

  • Page 64: Error Messages And Description

    Input Error messages and description Error Description ERROR: 1 Pedal not at neutral position ERROR: 9 Starting lock-out at standstill ERROR: 10 Wrong machine class ERROR: 62 Short circuit 24 V ERROR: 63 Overload switch power supply ERROR: 92 Start inhibitor when motor running Sewing motor errors Error Description...

  • Page 65: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Maintenance intervals Cleaning ............daily, several times if in continuous operation Clean the hook area ........daily, several times if in continuous operation Check oil level ..................daily, before start-up Lubricate the bevel gears ..................once as year Clean the blower air filter ...................

  • Page 66: Topping Up The Oil Tank

    /s at 40 °C and a density of 0.865 g/cm at 15 °C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil part no. 280-1-120 144. Checking / setting the air pressure O Check the air pressure on the manometer 1 before every start-up.

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Maintenance Unit Air Filter

    Maintenance and Care Cleaning the maintenance unit air filter Switch off the machine! Detach the compressed air tube on the maintenance unit Emptying the water tank: O The water tank 1 empties itself automat- ically after the compressed air tube for the maintenance unit has been removed.

  • Page 68: Wearing Parts

    This list shows the most important wearing parts. A detailed parts list for the complete machine can be downloaded at www.pfaff-industrial.de/de/service-support/downloads/technical. As an alternative to the Internet download, the parts list can also be requested as a hard copy under order no. 296-12-19 278.
  • Page 69 Wearing Parts 11-108 087-15 91-264 235-15 91-264 338-91 91-264 240-05 11-108 084-15 (2x) 11-108 222-15 99-137 151-45 91-171 049-05 91-171 042-05 95-774 464-25 91-700 996-15...
  • Page 70 PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord D-67661 Kaiserslautern Tel.: +49 6301 3205-0 Fax: +49 6301 3205-1386 E-mail: info@pfaff-industrial.com Gedruckt in der BRD / Printed in Germany / Imprimé en la R.F.A. / Impreso en la R.F.A...

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