CNC-Nähanlage für freie Nahtkonturen CNC sewing unit for free seam contours Bedienanleitung / Operating Instructions Aufstellanleitung / Installation Instructions Serviceanleitung / Service Instructions Postfach 17 03 51, D-33703 Bielefeld Potsdamer Straße 190, D-33719 Bielefeld Deutsch/Englisch Telefon +49 (0) 5 21/ 59 25-00 Telefax +49 (0) 5 21/ 9 25 24 35 www.duerkopp-adler.com Ausgabe / Edition: Änderungsindex Teile-Nr.:/Part-No.:...
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Foreword This instruction manual is intended to help the user to become familiar with the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in accordance with the recommendations. The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate the machine securely, properly and economically. Observation of the instructions eliminates danger, reduces costs for repair and down-times, and increases the reliability and life of the machine.
General safety instructions The non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause bodily injuries or damages to the machine. 1. The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the instruction book and operated by persons with appropriate training. 2.
Index Page: Preface and general safety hints Part 1: Operating instructions cl. 910 (Edition 04/2007) Description of product ......... . Use in accordance with the requirements .
Description of product The Dürkopp Adler 910 is a CNC sewing unit for free seam contours. The seam contours can be programmed directly at the control panel without any further devices. Technical features – DAC control with control panel. The following functions are available: –...
Use in accordance with the requirements Class 910 is a sewing unit determined for processing light to medium-weight material, i.e. fabrics made of textile fibres or leather. Such sewing materials are used in the clothing industry and for the production of home and car upholstery. Furthermore, this sewing unit can also sew so-called technical seams.
Optional equipment The following optional equipment is available for the sewing unit 910: Order number Optional equipment 0910 590044 Laser marking (pc.) 9822 510026 Sewing lamp 9822 510027 Table clamp Needle cooling Please contact our application centre (APC) for further optional equipment. Stands The following stand is available for the sewing unit 910: MG55 400294...
Operating Switching on - Switching off - Safe stop 7.1.1 Switching on – Switch on the main switch 1. – Step the pedal back to reach the initial position of the sewing unit. The main menu appears in the display. 7.1.2 Switching off –...
Threading in the needle thread Caution: Risk of injury! Switch the main switch off! Thread in the needle thread only with the sewing unit switched off. – Stick the thread reels on the thread reel holder and guide the needle thread and the bobbin thread through the unwinding arm.
Adjusting the thread regulator Caution: Risk of injury ! Switch the main switch off. Adjust the thread regulator only with the sewing unit switched off. With the thread regulator 3 the needle thread quantity required for the stitch formation is regulated. Only a precisely adjusted thread regulator guarantees an optimum sewing result.
Winding up the bobbin thread – Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder 4. – Pull the thread through the guide 2 and around the tension 1. – Wind the thread counter-clockwise around the core of the bobbin (approx. 5 times). –...
Changing the hook thread bobbin Caution: Risk of injury ! Switch the main switch off. Change the hook thread bobbin only with the sewing unit switched off. Taking the empty bobbin off – Pull the hook cover 3 down. – Lift the bobbin case cover 1.
Adjusting the bobbin thread tension Caution: Risk of injury ! Switch the main switch off. Adjust the bobbin thread tension only with the sewing unit switched off. The required bobbin thread tension is to be produced by the tension spring 1. The top of bobbin case 3 should drop slowly due to its own weight when being held at the threaded-in bobbin thread.
Changing the needle Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch the main switch off. Change the needle only with the sewing unit switched off. – Loosen the screw 1. – Push the new needle into the drill-hole of needle bar 2 as far as it will go.
7.8 Adjusting the lifting movement of the clamping plate The height of the opened clamping plate 1 can be adjusted via the knurled-head screw 3. – Loosen the counter nut 2. – Turn the knurled-head screw 3. turn to the right = clamping plate 1 opens a little turn to the left = clamping plate 1 opens wider.
7.10 Sewing foot height The sewing foot height is set by shifting the sewing foot 1. – Remove needle and thread. – Feed the material. – Switch the thread monitor on. – Start the sewing process and wait until the sewing unit stops automatically.
Operating the control of cl. 910 The operator terminal For the input and output of data an operator terminal with an LCD display and function keys is used. P-key S-key Loading, storing, deleting Select of programs next program ESC-key F-key Select Multitest Cursor keys OK-key...
8.1.1 The keys Function key Function Cursor keys In the sewing mode or sequence mode: Shift the cursor to the left or to the right. In the sewing mode in case of sequence operation: Change to the next or to the preceding sewing sample. If not input field is activated: Change between the lines of the menus.
User interface 8.2.1 Structure of menu Switch on the main switch Multitest Key F Menu Sewing mode Key F ESC-key Key P Technician mode ESC- Storage level Dongle Key S Program selection sequence selection Calling up the service menu – Switch the main switch on.
Altering numerical values, parameter values, selection of alternatives 8.3.1 Altering numerical values – Select the desired line with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK ” key. The selected numerical value is marked by a flashing cursor. –...
8.3.2 Selection of a parameter Some parameters offer a selection of non-modifiable adjustments. The figure “1" after the setting means that more than one page is available! – Select the desired line with the parameter to be altered with the keys “ñ...
Main menu – Switch the main switch on. The control is initialized. The main menu appears. – Select the desired parameter with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. The symbol of the selected parameter is displayed inversely. – Alter the selected parameter as described in chapter 8.3. Program name Call the program list (max.
Adjustment of thread tension Via this menu item the thread tension is adapted. Input: 0 .. 250 Pretension Via this menu item the pretension is set. Input: 0 .. 100 8.5.1 Submenu Sequences The figure “1" after the sequence means that more than one page is available! Sequence mode...
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When the sequence mode is active, the first line in the main menu will change. If the “S” key is pressed, the cursor will flash and the desired sequence (1..8) can be selected by pressing the keys “ñ” or “ò”. In the selected sequence (e.g.
8.5.2 Submenu Counter The number of stitches which can be sewn with the thread quantity of a full bobbin mainly depends on the following factors: · Stitch length · Thread size · Fabric thickness · Thread tension when winding up The control monitors the sewn stitches and the approximate thread quantity used.
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Bobbin max. Initial value of the bobbin capacity counter Input: 0 ... 99990 If the value is set to “0", the stitch counter is switched off. Determining the bobbin capacity – Set Bobbin max. to “0". – Confirm “bobbin changed”. Current bobbin is set to “0".
8.5.3 Submenu Service menu Checking the contour Via this menu item a programmed contour can be checked. – Actuate the pedal. The sewing unit runs along the contour. Teach-In Via this menu item a new seam contour can be created. (see Teach-In, page 29) Settings Via this menu item the clamping mode, the language,...
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Submenu Teach-In With the sewing unit 910 up to 4 freely defined seam contours can be created and saved in the control. The coordinates are entered at the control panel. Line Via this menu item a line can be defined. Circular arc Via this menu item a circular arc can be defined.
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Entering the contour 1) Entering lines (not sewing) (Example: program location 4) – Select the menu item “Line” with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK” key. The following screen appears. – Select the option “not sewing” with the key “ò ”. The seam course to be entered is not sewn.
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– Move to the first coordinate point 1 with the keys “ï”, “ð ”, “ñ ” , “ò ” or by stepping the pedal forward and with the keys “ï”, “ð ”, “ñ ” and “ò ”. Note Short pressing of the key = execute one step Continuous pressing of the key = execute several steps –...
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2) Entering lines (sewing) – Select the menu item “Line” with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK” key. The following screen appears. – Select the option “sewing” with the key “ñ ”. The seam course to be entered is sewn. –...
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STL: (Stitch length) Stitch length within the seam course. Input: 0 ... 127 Example: 20 = 2.0 mm Fspg. (Thread tension) Input: 0 ... 100 (standard = 50) Total tension = approx. 1000g Setting 50 = approx. 500g FA: (Thread trimming) Cut the thread after the end of the seam course or not.
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3) Entering the circular arc (sewing) The circular arc is created with three stitches. (Note: A circular arc is generally executed by sewing). – Select the menu item “Circular arc” with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK” key. The following screen appears.
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STL: (Stitch length) Stitch length within the seam course. Input: 0 ... Fspg. (Thread tension) Input: 0 ... 100 (standard = 50) FA: (Thread trimming) Cut the thread after the end of the seam course or not. Input: 0 = no cutting 1 = cutting –...
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– Move to the third coordinate point 3 with the keys “ï”, “ð ”, “ñ ” , “ò ” or by stepping the pedal forward and with the keys “ï”, “ð ”, “ñ ” and “ò ”. – Press the “OK” key. The coordinate point is taken over.
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4) Entering N: (Name) – Change between the digits with the keys “ï” and “ð ”. – Select the letter with the keys “ñ ” and “ò ”. – Press the “OK” key. The name is taken over.
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5) Saving – Press the “OK” key. The following screen appears. – Press the “OK” key. The seam contour will be saved under its name and sorted alphabetically. – Press the “ESC” key. The seam contour is cancelled.
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Submenu Settings The figure “1" after the setting means that more than one page is available! Note: The submenu “Settings” has two pages. Start 0 = One clamp Sewing process – Step the pedal = the clamp lowers. – Step the pedal = start of the sewing process 1 = One clamp (quick start) Sewing process –...
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Date/Time Via this menu item the date and the time are set. Additional functions Via this menu item the operational additional functions can be set. Input: 1 ... 99 Pedal Input: 0 = Foot switch 1 = Push button Submenu Corrections Note The corresponding seam program has to be selected in the main menu first.
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Laser/Outputs Via this menu item the outputs are switched. Example for program location 4. First output = laser lamp Input: 0 = OFF 1 = ON Clamp Via this menu item the operation of the clamp for the corresponding sewing program can be set. –...
Calling up Multitest – Switch the main switch on. The control is initialized. – Step the pedal back to reach the initial position of the sewing unit. – When the main menu is displayed, press the function key “F”. The following menu appears. –...
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Inputs With this test function the input element to be tested is selected. ATTENTION ! The input elements have been carefully set in the factory. Setting and correcting must only be done by trained service staff. Caution: Risk of injury! Do not reach into the machine when starting and finishing the input test.
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Outputs With this test function the function of the output elements is checked. – Start the test function with the “OK” key. – Select the desired output element with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Confirm the selected output element with the “OK” key. –...
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Machine information This menu item provides information concerning the operating hours and the number of contours sewn. Motor Via this menu item the motor is tested. Entering the test speed – Select ” RPM:" with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. –...
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X-motor test Via this menu item the X-motor is tested. – Remove needle and sewing foot. Caution: Risk of injury ! The function test is started with the “OK” key. Do not reach into the machine during the function test of the motor. –...
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Y-motor test Via this menu item the Y-motor is tested. – Remove needle and sewing foot. Caution: Risk of injury ! The function test is started with the “OK” key. Do not reach into the machine during the function test of the motor. –...
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Errors Via this menu items errors and the down time are indicated. Saving/ loading parameters Via this menu item machine parameters are loaded or saved. Loading Via this menu item machine parameters can be transferred from the dongle to the machine. Saving Via this menu item machine parameters can be saved on a data dongle.
Technician mode – Switch the main switch on. The control is initialized. – Step the pedal back to reach the initial position of the sewing unit. – When the main menu is displayed, press the function key “F”. The Multitest menu appears. –...
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Note T.Start and T.Stop are interdependent. The transport bracket must not be < 180°. T.Start (Feeding start) Position of the needle bar at the feeding start. Input: 0 ... 359 T.End (Feeding Stop) Position of the needle bar at the feeding stop. Input: 0 ...
8.7.1 Submenu Thread tension Via this menu item the thread tensions are calibrated. Kali.1 (calibration) Setting of the thread tension with closed thread tension discs. Factory setting = 120 Kali.2 (calibration) Setting of the thread tension with closed thread tension discs. Factory setting = 400 Kali.3 (calibration) Setting of the thread tension with closed...
8.7.2 Mechanical adjustment of thread tensions – Loosen counter nut 2. – Select “Kali.3” in the submenu “Thread tension”. – Turn the disc 3 until the tension discs are positioned one in front of the other. – Counter the nut 2 slightly. –...
8.7.3 Calibration – Thread in sewing threads 40/3 up to the thread lever. – Select “Kali.1” in the submenu “Thread tension”. With the “OK” key the thread tension is closed. – Measure the tension with a thread scale. – Enter the value in the control. –...
8.7.4 Submenu Positions Via this menu item the thread clamp and the trimming speed are set. Pos.FK auf (Position thread clamp open) Time when the thread clamp opens. Input: 0 ... 359 Pos.FK zu (Position thread clamp closed) Time when the thread clamp closes. Input: 0 ...
8.7.5 Submenu Thread Burner Settings Via this menu item the thread burner is set. Vorwarm. (Pre-warming) Pre-warm the burner to a certain temperature and thus making possible the reduction of the pre-warming time. Input: 0 ... 99% of the burning temperature Vorheiz.
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Br.Unten (Lower Burner) Time until the lower burner is activated. Input: 0 ... 999 ms Verweil (Delay) Thread burning time. Input: 0 ... 999 ms...
Loading the factory settings – When the menu “Settings” is displayed, press the function key “S”. The following screen appears: – Confirm with the “OK” key. – Abort with the “ESC” key.
Saving and loading of programs 8.8.1 Loading programs into the control – Switch the sewing unit off. – Plug the dongle 1 in the control. – Switch the sewing unit on again. – Press key “P”. The following display appears: –...
– Select the program location (1-4) with the key “S”. – Select the desired program with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK” key. The selected program is indicated. – Press key “P”. The program will be loaded in alphabetical order. 8.8.2 Saving programs on the dongle –...
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Press the “OK ” key to confirm or “ESC“ to go back. Note: The present sewing program will be saved on the dongle.
8.8.3 Deleting data from the dongle Note: Only the present sewing program will be deleted. – Press key “P”. The following display appears: – Select Delete with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK ” key. The following screen appears: –...
8.8.4 Formatting the dongle – Press key “P”. The following display appears: – Select Format with the keys “ñ ” or “ò ”. – Press the “OK ” key. The following screen appears: – Press the “OK ” key. The dongle is formatted.
Machine faults Error- Description Possible cause Troubleshooting code 1051 Sewing motor timeout - Cable to sewing motor - Check cable - Reference switch faulty - Check reference switch - Sewing motor faulty Check sewing motor - Mechanical parts - Check the mechanical parts rough-running 1052 Sewing motor...
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Error- Description Possible cause Troubleshooting code 2156 Step motor X-Axis - Step motor X-Axis - Eliminate rough-running overheat rough-running - Step motor X-Axis - Check step motor X-Axis faulty - Control faulty - Check control 2162 Step motor X-Axis Failure Switch the sewing machine off IDMA Autoincrement and on again...
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Error- Description Possible cause Troubleshooting code 3301 Error control Internal error - Switch the sewing machine off 3320 procedure / Test and on again procedure / Step - Software update 3322 motor test procedure / - Contact the DA-Service staff 3330 Starting procedure / Sewing procedure /...
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Error- Description Possible cause Troubleshooting code 6551 Error Internal error - Switch the sewing machine off Machine head and on again 6554 position / - Software update 6651 AD-Converter / - Contact the DA-Service staff Processor error / Step 6653 motor driver 6751 6761...
Sewing Operating and function sequence when sewing: Sewing operation Operation/ Explanation Before the sewing start Starting position - Pedal in resting position Sewing unit stands idle Needle and fabric clamp in position “up”. - Feed material Sewing - Step the pedal forward. The sewing unit works with the set speed.
Thread breakage mode If the needle thread breaks during the sewing process, this is recognized by the thread monitor 2 and the sewing unit switches into the thread breakage mode. After the thread monitor has responded, the following screen appears: –...
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The following display appears: – Move along the seam contour up to the point of thread breakage with the key “ð ”. – Press the “OK” key. The following screen appears: – Press switch 1 “Safe stop”. The following screen appears: –...
10. Maintenance 10.1 Cleaning and checking Caution: Risk of injury ! Switch the main switch off. The maintenance of the sewing unit must only be carried out when the machine is switched off. Maintenance work has to be done after the intervals indicated in the tables at the latest (see column “Operating hours”).
10.2 Oil lubrication Caution: Danger of injury ! Oil can cause skin eruption. Avoid a longer contact with the skin. Wash yourself thoroughly after a contact. ATTENTION ! The handling and disposal of mineral oils is subject to legal regulations. Deliver used oil to an authorized collecting station.