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INSTRUCTION MANUAL BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC PC Control type Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE<WIDE AREA> TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE...
--------- This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on installation is complete, otherwise the the sound floor so that it will not move. machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Any problems in machine operation which result • When replacing consumable parts such from unauthorized modifications to the machine as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent will not be covered by the warranty. lamp BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Brother dealer. Electric shock danger display W1408Q Electric shock danger display 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. W1410Q Injury caution display W1200Q Injury caution display W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Ground mark Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Direction of operation W1205Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean protect it from dust and damage. the head of the floppy disk drive periodically. W1218Q W1217Q Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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. W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand ....................3-5 Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering........................3-6 Run the Software ..............................3-7 Turn on the Machine Power .............................3-7 Register the Machine Name.............................3-8 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ..........................3-8 Start Embroidering ..............................3-9 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Background color ..............................6-18 Renaming Machine ..............................6-19 Viewing Machine Information ..........................6-20 Design Information ..............................6-20 Setting Window Display ............................6-20 Minimizing and Aligning Windows ..........................6-21 Language ................................6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines ...........................6-23 Configuration................................6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...........................6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing....................... 6-54 Stepping Forward/Back............................6-55 Resuming Embroidering ............................6-56 Moving Embroidery Position ............................. 6-57 Centering Pattern ............................... 6-58 Saving Data ................................. 6-59 Save ..................................6-59 Save As................................. 6-59 Test ....................................6-60 Running Other Programs............................6-61 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar......................8-14 Thread Breakage Information in Pattern ........................8-14 Output Information ..............................8-15 Total Output Information............................8-16 Recess Time Setting ..............................8-17 Save As CSV................................8-18 Printing Production Report ............................8-19 Page Setup ................................8-19 Print..................................8-19 Copying Report Data ..............................8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
(3) Embroidery Data Editor This program allows editing of data on embroidering operation including scaling, rotation, color change, etc. (4) Production Report This program is for collecting data on actual embroidering operation and calculating output, etc. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Click , then the icon of the desired item. A message is displayed to explain the meaning and usage of the item. Pressing the [F1] key brings up the help screen of the application for your reference. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
The mouse has two buttons. The left one is used in general. There are three ways of operating the mouse button as described below: ! ! ! ! Click Press the left button of the mouse once. "Click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once. W1360Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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"Double-click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button twice continuously. W1361Q ! ! ! ! Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. W1362Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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By dragging the scroll box to the right, the screen can scroll quickly. The vertical scroll bar can be used in the same way. ! ! ! ! Status bar This bar is for displaying a brief description of the selected command. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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The check mark (√) indicates W1117Q that the command is selected. When the arrow pointer is moved to another menu while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-10...
Emergency stop switch Start switch Stop switch Control box Rotary hook cover (Safety device) Main power switch W1401Q The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
! ! ! ! When using a fork lift The central seal Lift forks W1222Q Viewing the machine from the back, position their center at the central seal, insert the forks under the legs and lift the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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More than More than 45° 45° W1223Q Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine. When lifting the machine, make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
After adjusting four adjustment bolts M20 [1], turn nuts M20 [5] in the direction of the arrow to fasten them. If the floor is not strong enough, the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case W1225Q Repeat the procedures below for all the heads: Unscrew the screw [1], then detach the bracket [3] and pin [2]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
• This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine. • The table is a standard attachment. Tentatively mount 4 (3 in BE-1204B) table supports Front [1] on the leg front using 4 bolts each. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Insert the table backing plate [4] into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear [6]. Adjust table supports front [7] in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws [8] firmly. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. Attach four (three in BE-1204B) thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3 pcs in BE-1204B)) [7].
Mount the thread guide assembly [4] on the thread guide support bars [3] using the six screws [5]. • When mounting, use one flat washer [6] below the thread guide support bar [3]. • Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-10...
* If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is <Exxon Mobil Essotex SM10; VG10>. • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-11...
Open the cover of the personal computer and insert an interface board into the slot for the PCI bus. Connect the interface board male connector and the personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable. Remove the side cover of the control box. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-12...
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The order of connecting four machines is arbitrary. • The maximum number of connecting machines is four. • A terminator should be connected to the connector SBUS2 of the lastly connected machine. Connection to SBUS1, 2 can be interchangeable. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-13...
This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source. • When using an uninterruptive power supply, be sure to establish grounding. Uninterruptive power supply unit Grounding cable W1365Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-14...
Perform a grounding cable connection. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction. Grounding cable W1231Q When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes). When plugging in the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-15...
Check the user information. Click [OK] if the contents are correct. Specify a folder for setup. Click [TO NEXT] to start installation. W1367Q After setup is properly finished, a message is displayed. Click [OK] to complete installation. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-16...
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Pass the thread through the hole of the wire of the needle bar thread guide [6] and pass it through the needle eye. Pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to presser spring at the front of lower thread guide [5]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-18...
Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one. Bobbin 0.5mm W1237Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-19...
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Pull out the thread by about 50 mm. Pass the thread through the thread guide [6]. ! ! ! ! Attaching bobbin case W1241Q Hold the knob [2] and attach the bobbin case securely. Close the rotary hook cover [1]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-20...
Tighten the set screw [1] firmly. • Set the needle so that the notched part will come on the rotary hook side. • The needle should not be angled to the left (when viewed from the front). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-21...
Insert the grooves of the tublar round arm frame L [8] and R [4] onto the thumb bolt M6 [10] on the X-feed sash [9] so as to align with each pitch and fix them. 2844M BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-22...
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If adjustments are needed, loosen bolts of the F table support Front [12] and move it in the direction of the arrow. Tighten each bolt securely after the adjustment is completed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-23...
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Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching the holder base Mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed sash [1] and flat frame C6-360 [2] using the thumb bolts [3]. W1246Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-24...
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Set the material. Then set sash clips 290 [5] horizontally and set sash clips 220 [6] vertically. BE-1206B, BE-1204C: Sash clips 290 12 units, sash clips 220 10 units BE-1204B: Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-25...
The standard force of the tension spring is 0.2 to 0.3 N at the start of the motion when it is pulled in the direction illustrated. Adjust it so that the tension spring does not move when the upper thread is pulled out slowly from the presser foot. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-26...
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Adjust the spring in height or replace it with a new one. (Refer to “Replacing Bobbin” on page 2-19.) W1396Q We recommend the use of the option gauge set TM-3 (S59956-001). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-27...
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine and setting-up of the personal computer (PC), start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process.
Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch. Restarts embroidering after a suspension. Cancels errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down this switch and press switch. Suspends embroidering. Reset the inching mode when this switch is pressd. Trims thread during suspension. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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When an error message appears, it is canceled by pressing switch. Pressing other switches can stop alarm sound. When thread breakage or wiper out error has occurred, step-back or forward switch can be used to cancel errors. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
In BE-1206B models, this switch is located between the head 2 and 3, and also between the head 5 and 6. In BE-1204B/1204C models, this switch is located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 3 and 4.
• Switching of the mending should be done when the machine is suspended during embroidering. Flip the switch up to Flip up the switch further to suspend the head. switch ON/OFF the mending. Flip the switch down W1259Q to suspend the head. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Turn on the main power switch. Reset the emergency stop switch. Change the Flat / Cap hoop select switch according to the hoop to be used. Press the power switch. The computer screen changes when the machine is turn on. W1369Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Be sure to note that at the time of the area check with the frame shape, the warning message won't be displayed when all of the embroidery data is placed apart from the embroiderable area (in green) in the frame or covers up the whole embroiderable area (in green) of the frame. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. W1372Q Press to check the embroidering area. Press to start embroidering. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or transference of registered embroidery data. Moving, copying, and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen.
Sort by Date Exit Delete Image Information Exit of Selection Move List Help Tool bar Status bar To display hierarchy of To display name and outline directories in PC of the data registered in the selected directory W0964Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Click and select a parent directory in the window on the left. W0965Q Select [New] - [Folder] from File menu. W0966Q Enter a new folder name. W0967Q Click [OK]. A new directory is added to the window. W0968Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
The explorer exits automatically after transferring the selected data. W0969Q Transferring DST and DSB data Double click DST or DSB data or click the data and click The pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK]. W0970Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display Detail" on "Screen" of the control panel to adjust display color. Choose one of the following options, then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) Select the display color • Full-color (24 bits) using "Color Pallet". W0972Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Drag data to destination directory while pressing [Ctrl] key. The pointer turns into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted. W0975Q Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Click data for selection. Drag data to the destination directory. The arrow pointer turns into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted. W0978Q Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Deleting Data Deletes embroidery data. Click data for selection. The frame of selected data becomes red. Select [Delete] from Edit menu or click W0979Q Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
1. Click and select the data displayed as "Icon is not completed". The frame of the data selected is displayed in red. W980Q Select [Icon is made again.] from the Edit menu. The pattern image is displayed. W0970Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-120C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-10...
Transfer to the machine controller is disabled. Select [Select all] from the Edit menu. The frame of the data selected is displayed in red. In the text display mode W0981Q In the image display mode W0980Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-11...
! Upper and lower cases are not distinguished in the data name. Click data for selection. The frame of selected data turns red. Select [Rename] from Edit menu or click Enter a new data name. Enter a data name including extension. W0982Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-12...
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search. Enter the file name correctly. W0983Q Click [Find]. W0984Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-13...
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Any number of wild characters can be used to replace other characters. ! Using "*" The wildcard character "*" represents a character or combination of characters. For instance, if "*.ecs" is entered to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-14...
Sorts files by the number of colors in ascending order (in descending order). Sort by Date Sorts embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order). ! Updating to the latest information Displays the latest information. Select [Refresh] from View menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-15...
• Non DOS format data Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Zanks ZSK Reading DOS Format Data Select [DST/DSB/DSZ → ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. Select data to read and click [Open]. W0986Q The image of the selected pattern appears. W0970Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-16...
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Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. W0971Q Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". W0974Q Click [Save]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-17...
Names, sizes, number of stitches of FMC data are displayed. Names, Numbers, sizes, number of stitches of ZSK data are displayed. When reading FDR data W0987Q When reading FMC data W0988Q When reading ZSK data W0989Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-18...
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To cancel the preview, click W0991Q Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-19...
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Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected W0992Q When "Icon" is selected W0993Q The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK]. W0994Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-20...
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Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. W1403Q Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". W0995Q Click [Save]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-21...
Set paper tape after the LED of READ button light up. Power switch READ button Paper tape W0414Q Select [Tape → ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. Select data format and click [OK]. The paper tape reader starts reading data. W0996Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-22...
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Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data The image of the selected pattern appears. W0970Q Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". W0997Q Click [Save]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-23...
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Settings for Data Reading Sets up the interface and data transfer speed of the paper tape reader or external disk drive. Select [Setup] from Tool menu. Select port and speed. W0998Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-24...
Select [ECS to DST conversion] from Tool menu. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".dst". W0999Q Click [Save]. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the count and click [OK]. W0971Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-25...
Coordinates of embroidering end position Last modified Date of last revision of data Click data for selection. The frame of the selected data turns red. Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click After checking, click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-26...
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroidery data. This screen allows simple processing of embroi- dery data and display setting of display.
Zooms in or out. (→ page 5-6) Needle Penetration Displays the needle penetration positions. (→ page 5-8) Embroidering Start/End Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. (→ page 5-8) Trim and pause Displays the code insertion position for trim and pause. (→ page 5-8) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Displays the setting screen for needle bar and speed range. (→ page 5-9) range Thread color Displays the pattern in thread color. (→ page 5-13) Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar. (→ page 5-14) Status Bar Shows/hides the status bar. (→ page 5-14) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Horizontal Flip Design Information Needle bar and Vertical Flip Display Range Speed Range Save Point Symmentry About This Application Thread Zoom Out Resize Open Redo Help color Undo Rotate Repeat Zoom In Print Tool bar Status bar W1000Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor. Select [Open] from File menu or click Double-click the data or click the data and W1001Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Displays the whole image to the size of the window. Zoom In Select [Zoom] - [Zoom In] from View menu or click Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting After selecting W1002Q W1004Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Drag and define the range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting After selecting W1005Q W1006Q Fit to window Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1005Q W1007Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
W1010Q W1011Q Trim and pause Displays the position of the trim code and the pause code. Trim is displayed by X and pause is displayed by Select [Trim and pause] from the View menu. → W1012Q W1013Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Select the [Needle bar and speed range] from the View menu or click Indicates the needle Pause is set when the number and the color. range shows S marking. Indicates the stitching Indicates the range of order and the color. each needle bar. W0699Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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! The following screen is displayed when colors to be displayed are set to 256 in [Display Properties] and the color sample supplied by a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. W1017Q Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. W0699Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-10...
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When selecting a color from a color sample, click maker name or [User] and double click [Color]. W1019Q When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-11...
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Select a color by clicking on the color chart or by inputting a value, and click [OK]. Drag here to adjust brightness. To display data of the selected color. W1022Q Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. W1023Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-12...
The embroidery data is displayed in thread color. ! This functions is available only when the embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller. Select [Thread color] from the View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1026Q W1027Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-13...
Before selecting After selecting W1028Q W1029Q Status Bar Shows/hides the tool status. The status bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation. Select [Status Bar] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting W1030Q W1029Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-14...
! The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. Select [Undo] from the Edit menu or click Redo Repeats the canceled step of "Undo". ! The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. Select [Redo] from the Edit menu or click BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-15...
W0713Q W0714Q Select [Rotate] from View menu or click Select angle. If [Free] is selected, specify the angle. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. The value can be directly entered. W1032Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-16...
Point Symmetry Flips the image 180 degrees to the center position of the image. W0450Q W608Q Select [Point Symmetry] from Edit menu or click Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. W0450Q W0464Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-17...
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Longitudinal distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") Lateral distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") The number is set automatically so as the number of repetitions to be the maximum within the sewing area. W1033Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-18...
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Set the vertical and horizontal margin for sewing area. Repetition number in horizontal direction. Repetition number in vertical direction. Numbers are up and down if clicked. Numbers can be directly input. W1035Q Click [OK]. Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-19...
Delete a stitch whose length is less than the designated length. Length can be designated from 0.0 to 1.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm. Select [Stitch deletion] from Edit menu. Designate the length of the stitch to be deleted. W1037Q Click [OK]. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. W1038Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-20...
Insert (delete) change color code Insert (or delete) the change color code at the current needle position. To end code insertion or deletion, click . Modified setting is saved. To cancel the modification of setting, click BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-21...
Select [Insert lock stitch] from the Edit menu. Designate the position to insert the lock stitch and click [OK]. W1040Q If the lock stitch can be inserted, click [Yes]. W1041Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-22...
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Upper right corner corner Middle left Middle right corner corner Lower left Lower right corner corner Middle bottom edge Center W0729Q Select [End] from Change menu. Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. W1043Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-24...
After selecting this mode, specify the mask area using the mouse. Select [Mask] from Change menu. Select automatic or manual mode. If [Automatic] is selected, a mask is created automatically. If [Manual] is selected, drag the area with the mouse to specify the mask. W1044Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-25...
When the patterns are not grouped • The pattern is displayed only in the original copy source. Figures in other masks represent the embroidering sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. (→ page 5-16) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-26...
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Group for Repetition Select [Repeat] in the Edit menu or click Click the checkbox of [Group] to put a check mark. W1033Q Selecting from Menu Select [Group] from Change menu. W1047Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-27...
! If the pattern to be merged is non-grouped repetition data, it is merged to each pattern. If the pattern does not fit the mask, the mask is automatically adjusted. → W1050Q W1051Q Select [Merge] from the File menu. Select the pattern to be merged. W1052Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-28...
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Move the mouse while pressing the shift key. The mask moves horizontally and vertically. W1053Q If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. W1054Q The pattern is merged. W1055Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-29...
If the edited data is larger than the mask, choose whether to carry out automatic masking or not. To cancel saving To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically W1056Q If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W1057Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-30...
If the edited data is larger than the mask, choose whether to carry out automatic masking or not. To cancel saving To save mask without changing To set and save mask automatically W1059Q If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W1057Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-31...
The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click After checking, click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-32...
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Printing Data Prints data in editing. Select [Print] from File menu or click Specify the number of copies and other conditions. Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-33...
Chapter 6 Embroidering The PC controls the machine operation as well as settings of the machine. Note that the menu which appears on the screen depends on whether the power to the machine is turned on or off.
Minimize Window Size Minimizes the size of display screen on the machine. (→ page 6-21) Rename Machine Renames the machine. (→ page 6-19) Machine Information Displays machine information. (→ page 6-20) Exit Exits from the machine controller. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Runs the embroidery data explorer. (→ page 6-60) independently Copy to Another Machine Copies embroidery data to other machines. (→ page 6-23) Configuration Sets configuration for embroidering. (→ page 6-24) Version Upgrades Upgrades the version of the machine parts. (→ page 6-24) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Step-back/step-forward Fit to window Move pattern Zoom in specified range Information Zoom out About This Application Zoom in Help Tool bar Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Status bar W1060Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Main menu items are displayed on this tool bar. Step Back This tool bar appears during step-back/forward. Select [Tool Bar] from View menu and put the check mark. Click here again to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. W1061Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. Communication Port Sets communication port between PC and machine. Select [Communication Port] from Configuration menu. Select communication port for use. If the required port name does not appear, key-in the name. W1063Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Select [Language] from Configuration menu (Tool menu when the power to machine is on). Select display language among "Available Languages". Select display language among "Available Languages". W1064Q When "Each respective language" is selected, the list for "Available Languages" may not be displayed properly. Click [OK]. Exit and rerun the software. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Before selecting After selecting W1065Q W1066Q Zoom Out Reduces the image to 80%. Select [Zoom Out] from Display menu or click Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting After selecting W1065Q W1067Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Displays the whole embroidery area. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1069Q W1065Q Whole Pattern Displays the whole pattern. Select [Whole Pattern] from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting W1065Q W1070Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-10...
! The position can be adjusted in the range of ±20 mm in both the X and Y directions. Select [Hoop position] from the View menu. The hoop view position is stored in the hoop data. If you reinstall the program, the hoop view position is initialized because it is overwritten. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-11...
W1077Q Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle penetration positions are displayed. Clicking also provides the same function. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu and put the check mark. Before selecting After selecting W1078Q W1079Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-12...
Select [Needle Bar and Speed Range] from View menu and put the check mark or click W1081Q Setting Needle Bar Needle bar allocation and display color can be changed on this screen. To display embroidering To display needle bar sequence and color number and color W1082Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-13...
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! The following screen is displayed when colors to be displayed are set to 256 in [Display properties] and the color sample supplied by a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. W1017Q Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. W1082Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-14...
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When selecting a color from a color sample, click maker name or [User] and double click [Color]. W1019Q When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-15...
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Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. W1023Q Changing needle bar allocation Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged W1084Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-16...
One clicking changes the range by one level. W1086Q Changing individual range Double-click the range display. Click a speed range for selection. Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. W1087Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-17...
Click the [color] to change the grid color. For setting, refer to steps 5 to 7 in page 6-16. Click this to increase or decrease the value. W1089Q Background color Changes the background color of the data. Select [Background color] from the [View] menu. W1090Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-18...
This color is shown on the title bar for a while when the arrow pointer is moved to the title bar of a machine window. W1093Q Click [OK]. If the message "The entered name already exists" appears, enter another name. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-19...
After checking, click [OK]. Setting Window Display Specifies the window that displays machine condition if multiple machines are connected simultaneously. ! There are two types of window display as follows: Cascade Windows are slightly offset. Tile Windows are tiled. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-20...
Windows on the screen can be minimized to the icon size and aligned. Minimize Window Size Select [Minimize Window Size] from Machine menu or click on the upper right corner of the screen. Click here. W1098Q The window is minimized. W1099Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-21...
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If this button is clicked, the window changes to the full size of the desktop. This button is used to end the software or to close the folder. This button cannot be clicked when the machine window is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-22...
When multiple machines are connected, the embroidery data of a machine can be copied to another machine. Click the window of the machine displaying the copy source data. W1102Q Click W1103Q Click and select the machine name of the destination. W1104Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-23...
[When reading file, Micro Stitch is eliminated.] is set to be deleted in default status (checked). Click [OK]. Upgrading the Machine Program Upgrades the programs at each part of the machine. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-24...
Click the needle number for selection. W1108Q Click [OK]. The embroidering sequence appears at all specified needle points. W1109Q Default setting (equating the sewing order number and needle bar number) Select [Needle] - [Default value] from Settings menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-25...
Sets whether to stop the needle bars temporarily when changing all the needle bars. Stopping all the needle bars temporarily Select [Pause] - [Add all] from Settings menu. Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars Select [Pause] - [Delete all] from Settings menu. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-26...
! When the HEAD switch at the machine head is set to ON and then to OFF, the setting is canceled. Select [Head Operation Suspend] from Settings menu. Click the machine head that needs to be at rest and remove the check mark. Head operation suspend W1113Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-27...
[Embroidery hoop] and the frame is displayed on the screen. Select [Hoop Feed Position] from Settings menu. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position W1114Q The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. W1115Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-28...
The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. ! The kind of the selectable frame varies according to settings at machine side. ! The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Flat (All) Border (All) Wide cap (All) Semi-wide cap (All) Mini Flat (All) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-29...
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! The following shows the screen example with the frame selected. W1118Q When “Tubular (ALL)” is selected. The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. W1119Q When “Wide cap (ALL)” is selected. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-30...
Sets the overall thread amount through the needle. thread trimming Value of 1 to 10 can be set. The smaller the value is, the shorter the length is. Select [Thread Trimming] from Settings menu. Set inching, thread length, etc. W1121Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-31...
Click the head you want to disable the sensor and remove the check mark ( ). W1125Q Adjust the sensor sensitivity. The sensor sensitivity for each needle bar is adjusted individually. All sensor sensitivities for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously. Set the lower thread breakage sensor individually. W1126Q Click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-32...
W1127Q Click [OK]. Automatic Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage. Select [Automatic Hoop Feed] from Settings menu and put the check mark ( ). W1128Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-33...
Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Select [End of embroidery] from Settings menu. W1129Q Click the checkbox to put a check mark ( ) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK]. W1130Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-34...
When the machine is stopped Selects how the trimming is made during stopping. Insert lock stitch at the beginning of Automatically conducts lock stitch when trimming thread. sewing after thread breakage Select [Mending] from Settings menu. W1131Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-35...
! The adjustment value is set at the increment of 0.1 mm. ! The setting range is -0.5 ~ 2 mm in X and Y directions. Select [Adjust] from Settings menu. W1133Q When setting is complete, click [OK]. W1134Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-36...
Activate escape with pause Sets whether to feed the hoop during temporary stop of the needle bars to change colors. Select this function when embroidering applique. Select [Activate escape with pause] from Settings menu and check it. W1136Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-37...
! The speed can be set between 400 rpm and the maximum speed of the current hoop in units of 10 rpm. Select [Short stitch speed reduction] from Settings menu. W1138Q Click [Reducing speed] to check it and click [OK] when items are set. W1139Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-38...
Adjust the value by moving the slide bar control. Click [OK] when it is set. The selected value is displayed. Clicking this button will reset the value to the standard one (110 (100 for cap frame)). W1141Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-39...
Select the outside shape of [Area trace] from Settings menu and check it. W1144Q Trace with needle No. 1 Change the current needle bar to No. 1 and start the area tracing. Select [Trace with needle No. 1] from Settings menu and check it. W1145Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-40...
Activating speed up of driving shaft Low speed stitches Hoop feed during temporary stop Reducing speed in a small pitch Thin / Thick material 110 degrees (100 degrees for cap frame) Area Trace "8 corner" is selected. Trace with needle No.1 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-41...
• Embroidery area • Enable inching • Hoop movement after thread trimming • Sensitivity • Backward steps • Automatic hoop feed • Return to the stant point • Activating speed up of driving shaft • Slow stitch times BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-42...
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. ! The set file has an extension of "ecm". Select [Load setting] from Settings menu. W1149Q Select the folder and click [Open]. W1150Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-44...
Saves the edit settings. ! Save the setting files with an extension of "ecm". Change the setting. Select [Save setting] from Settings menu. W1151Q Select the registration folder and put a file name. W1152Q Click [Save]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-45...
To display the status of the machine. W1155Q Click When sewing start position differs from current needle position, "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. Click to move the hoop to the sewing start position. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-50...
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Embroidery data appears in gray, indicating the embroidering status. W1156Q Pause Click Canceling Press the button while pressing the button on the machine operation panel. Click The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel. W1157Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-51...
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-52...
Select [Step F/B] from the Operation menu or click A cross appears on the screen. The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines. Current needle position W1159Q W1160Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-53...
Moves forward (backward) by 1 stitch. Moves forward (backward) by 10 stitches. Moves forward (backward) by 100 stitches. Moves to the next (previous) color change. Moves to the next (previous) feed. Click the icon to select the desired function. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-54...
! Selection of movement to the start position. The needle moves as follows: Click the icon and the needle moves to the start position of the current W1162Q Click the icon and the needle moves to the start position of the next repeating pattern. W1163Q W1164Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-55...
The cross disappears. The embroidery status at the step forward/backward position of the stitches is displayed. Forward Backward W1168Q W1169Q Click It is ready to resume embroidering and "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. Press on the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-56...
! Movement is allowed only in the embroidering area (within the red frame). 1. Select [Move Embroidery Position] from Operation menu or click Embroidering area W1170Q The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. W1171Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-57...
Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. W1172Q The pattern is moved. W1173Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-58...
Select [Save as...] from File menu. Select the directory to save the new file. Enter a new file name. W1174Q Click [Save]. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W0744Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-59...
Test Carries out sensor information check, actuator operation test, test for main shaft rotation, etc. for machine maintenance. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-60...
Tool menu. W1175Q Selecting [Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start] ! Input the number of needle bars. Input the number according to your machine specifications. Click [OK]. Click this to increase or decrease the value. W1176Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-61...
An error code is displayed in the display window if a pattern comes out of the hoop. Pressing starts embroidering. During embroidering, the speed is indicated in the display window. After embroidering is finished, the machine is placed in the stand-by state. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
When turning the emergency stop switch in the direction of the arrow illustrated on the switch, the knob of the switch pops up and emergency stop is reset. Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
3. Permission for Hoop Movement W1374Q • When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
When the switch is pressed for 5 stitches or more, the machine continues operation without holding the switch. To stop the machine, press the switch to the opposite side. Press the switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. W1270Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
The head with the error will restart sewing from specified position. Heads with no thread breakage are suspended during that period. When the stitches reach the position of the thread breakage, all the heads will restart the sewing. However, heads already set to suspension are excluded. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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(The position B does not become the end position; the position A remains the end position.) When enabled MENDING function of the machine head whose MENDING function is disabled: • The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green, and mending is executed for the machine head. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
• Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down. Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time. Doing so may cause damage to the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
• The hoop can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished. Refer to "Automatic Hoop Feed" on Page 6-33 for details. Press BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
• If the pattern is not held in the embroidering area as shown below, the hoop cannot move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the operation panel. Embroidering area W1281Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-10...
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8. Jog Switches 8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position W1282Q The hoop can be moved by pressing before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-11...
Note that the forcible hoop movement will produce deviation of embroidering by the amount. • If the hoop and material are deviated from each other during embroidering, correct it by using the jog switches. Pressing resets the inching mode. Press restarts embroidering. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-12...
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Records and controls the machine operation. The production report can be created based on this data. Detailed information of production report allows efficient embroidering control.
Next page Displays the next page. Last page Displays the last page. Tool Bar Displays the tool bar. Status Bar Displays the status bar. Settings menu Items to be displayed Sets the display item. (→ page 8-12) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Description of Screen Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Detailed Data Display graph About This Application Save as CSV Total Output Help Copy Print Open report file Output Display text Status bar W1177Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Click here again to cancel the selection. W1178Q Click [OK]. Specify the period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 8-12. Click [OK]. The report appears. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
The machine was stopped due to an error. Embroidering restarted (*) Embroidering was restarted after a suspension, a thread breakage, or an error. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. W1177Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. Display in text 1179Q Display in graph The number of thread breakage for each head is displayed with the graph by needle bar. 1180Q Click tab to display the thread breakage rate with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. Display in text W1181Q Display in graph The number of thread breakage for each pattern is displayed with the graph. W1182Q Click tab to display other patterns with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Reasons for stoppage are indicated. Refer to the next page. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. **) Electricity supply time is totaled per one day. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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Frequency and total time stopped by errors Display in text W1183Q Display in graph The output information is displayed with the graph. Displayed here is the screen of embroidering efficiency. W1184Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time, etc, with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Total of stop time during embroidering Reason for stoppage (*) Reasons for stoppage are indicated. Refer to page 8-9. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. Display in text W1185Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-10...
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Display in graph The total output information is displayed with the graph. Displayed here is the screen of the number of embroidered cloths. W1186Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time, etc, with the graph. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-11...
Items not included in the efficiency calculation for output information and total output information. Select [Items to be displayed] from Settings menu. "Setting items to be displayed" screen appears. Click the tab on the screen and the tab window for the items appears. W1187Q General W1187Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-12...
Time when an error has occurred ! Sub items to be displayed Displays the following for each item in main display items. Head no. Head number Needle no. Needle number No. of stitches Number of stitches Speed range Speed range BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-13...
Needle bar no. where thread breakage occurred Needle number that has caused thread breakage No. of stitches until thread breakage Number of stitches until thread breakage has occurred Speed range Speed range when thread breakage has occurred BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-14...
Items for selection appear when [Reason for Stoppage] is clicked in the "Items to be displayed" column. The display shows for three cases: emergency button stop, thread breakage, and error stop. Times Number of stops Total time Total stop time Average time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-15...
The display shows for three cases: emergency button stop, thread breakage, and error stop. Times Number of stops Total time Total stop time Average time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) ! Target machine Click and select the machine for calculation. To cancel the selection, click again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-16...
! Total recess time Set the time not to be included in the day-to-day calculation during the designated period. ! Total maintenance time Set the time not to be included in the calculation throughout the period. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-17...
CSV (Comma Separated Value format) means a type of file formats used for PC. Data in each item is divided by commas and recorded as a text file. This format is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software. The extension is "csv". BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-18...
The sample image is displayed. Set the margin. Set the printer. Set the paper direction. Set the paper size. W1195Q Print Select [Print] from File menu or click Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-19...
Select [Copy] from Edit menu or click The area is copied as text data. Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu. Copied data is saved until another data is copied or cut. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-20...
* If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is <Exxon Mobil Essotex SM10; VG10>. • Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Remove broken threads from this section. W1290Q Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
! Supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply hole of the lower cover daily. W1221Q ! Lubricate the felt on the top surface of the head once a week. Felt W1291Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Chapter 9 Maintenance 2-2 Lower shaft ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month. W1292Q ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months. W1293Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Unscrew the lower flat screw [2] fixing the head front cover L [1], and loosen the upper fixing screw [3]. Remove the head front cover L [1]. W1295Q Unscrew the two adjusting bolts [4] and detach the jump part stepping motor [5]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
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11. Grease all the cam grooves of the thread take-up driving cam [10]. 12. Attach the head front cover R [9]. Apply seal adhesive (equivalent of Three Bond 1215) to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
3-3 Driving shaft ! Supply grease to the driving shaft every three months. Unscrew four screws fixing the table cover L, and remove the table cover L. Grease the intermediate gear. W1397Q Attach the table cover L. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
! Supply grease to the needle bar flip-up mechanism every three months. Unscrew three screws fixing the head cover R, and remove the head cover R. Grease all the cam grooves and two gears. W1398Q Attach the head cover R. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
Unscrew the screw [7] and remove the Y-feed covers R front [8], R rear [9], L front [10] and L rear [11]. Grease the X-feed linear guide parts (2 positions) and Y-feed linear guide parts (2 positions), and slide those parts to spread the grease. Assemble all the components in the reverse order. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9-10...
• Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height 11.3mm W1304Q W1305Q Tighten the bolt [6] so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. W1306Q W1296Q W1307Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-2...
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• When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [6], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-3...
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Chapter 10 Adjustment ! When using the bottom dead center gauge W1304Q W1306Q W1296Q Cutting section 11.3 mm Cutting section W1308Q Tighten the bolt [8] so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. W1307Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-4...
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• When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [8], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-5...
Loosen the screw [6] of the rotary hook cutting section and adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook to be within 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Confirm that the height of the needle bar is 1.8 mm then. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-6...
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Check with needle bars of No. 2 to No. 12 if the clearance between each needle and the rotary hook is within 0.1 to 0.3 mm. If there are any needles with clearances out of the range above, adjust them again to get proper clearances. Fully tighten the screw [6]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-7...
When the presser feet have been adjusted in height, check that each needle lowers to the center of the presser foot hole. Adjust the arrow plate to align with 100 degrees, and then change colors. Adjust the needle bar No.2 - No.12 similarly. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-8...
[4] in the direction of the arrow for adjustment. At adjustment, make it sure that no interference will occur when pressure foot [5] is recessed to the feed position (100 º). After the above steps are complete, move thread hook [2] to check its smooth movement. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-9...
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Press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head to either E-12 Failed in the reading of X home position sensor side. If the same error occurs again, the I/O CPU communication is faulty. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-2...
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Reset the embroidering area on the panel or move the hoop to E-2F Hoop overhang (+X, -X, +Y, -Y) the sewable position. E-31 Needle overhang (+X) E-32 Needle overhang (+Y) E-33 Needle overhang (+X, +Y) E-34 Needle overhang (-X) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3...
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. If the error occurs frequently, the parts related to the main shaft stop position sensor are faulty. E-A9 Spindle CPU parameter error E-B0 Lower shaft CPU error This is not displayed in this model. E-B1 Thread tangle in rotary hook BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-4...
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CPU. Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs E-D0 Power PC board error again, the power PCB is faulty. E-D1 Cooling fan motor stop. This is not usually displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-5...
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Request-to-waiting time up error E-F3 Request-to-receive time up error E-F4 Receive command error E-F5 NACK code receiving error Data requested for needle position can not be E-F6 returned. E-F7 It is not receive command for the request one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-6...
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PRE code error E-F9 No applicable command E-FA Interface receive data check sum error This is not usually displayed. E-FB Send time up error No status is returned from spindle, lower shaft E-FF motor, or CPU. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-7...
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions.
• Is the XY carriage belt loosened? • Is the XY carriage belt damaged? • Are any set screws for the XY drive pulley loosened? • Are any fixing screws for the coupling of the Y drive shaft loosened? BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-2...
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• Are the needle bar clamp and the top dead center stopper positioned correctly? ! Stitches cannot be made. • Is the needle attached properly? • Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct? BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-3...
• Check the signal of the stop position sensor in the encoder test mode. → Refer to the adjustment or cable connection block diagram and check connection from the needle position detention sensor to the main PCB. Replace the needle position detection sensor with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-4...
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→ If either of the signals does not change, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the encoder and stop position sensor to the power supply PCB is proper. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-5...
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P3 and P4 of the drive PCB . When all three fans in the control box • Check fuse in the fuse holder at the side of the control box. stop → If it is blown, replace it with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-6...
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P12 of the head PCB is proper. Wiper motor does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the wiper motor to connector P8 and P9 of the head PCB is proper. • Replace the head PCB with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-7...
(editor,explorer,or production report). ! Colors set for a design and threads are • The number of colors is set to 256.Increase not available. the number to 65000 or more on the control panel screen. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-8...
Mount the spool shaft B [5] and pan [6], spool mat [7], and spool cushion [8] with nut 5 [15] and spring washer [16]. Insert the thread winder harness [9] in the 2P (No. 6) connectors on the rear of the control box. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13-2...
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If the circuit protector [9] functions, the bobbin winder motor does not rotate. Leave it for a while for cooling. Then press the circuit protector [9]. (The thread does not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13-3...
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Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13-4...