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BES-116
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE

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  • Page 1 BES-116 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE...
  • Page 2 Precautions • Unauthorized commercial or industrial use of trademarks or copyrighted materials (such as paintings, drawings, photos, logos, etc.) owned by other companies or persons is illegal. The use of such materials without the permission of their owners may result in criminal or civil liability. •...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.

  • Page 4: Notes On Safety

    2 Notes on safety DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Inspection

    CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by Secure the machine with the nuts when install- operators who have received the necessary ing it so that it will not move by placing the lev- training in safe use beforehand. eling seat on the sound floor.

  • Page 6: Warning Labels

    3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc.

  • Page 7: Before Starting Operation

    Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for Do not bring disks near magnetic direct contact with the magnetic m a t t e r s s u c h m a g n e t i c area.

  • Page 8: Protecting Data In Floppy Disks

    Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting.

  • Page 9: Procedure Of Reading This Manual

    Procedure of Reading This Manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory procedures of starting up the machine. Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of embroidering processes.

  • Page 10: Screen Composition

    Screen Composition Initial Screen Starting Sewing Selection of Embroidery data Operation ( page 56) page 45) Canceling of Sewing STOP Thread trimming Setting of Needle Bars page 76) Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Embroidery data page 61) BES-116AC...
  • Page 11 Setting of thread breakage sensor ( page 78) Setting of Machine ( page 81) BES-116AC...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1 Before Starting Operation ................5 Procedure of Reading This Manual ............7 Screen Composition ................... 8 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications ..................16 2. Names of Machine Components ............17 3. Installation ..................... 18 3-1 Transportation of Machine ................
  • Page 13 Reading from Memory ..................48 Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 ..........49 Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory ........50 Modification of Embroidery Data Name ..........52 Sewing Operation ..................56 Before Starting Sewing ..................56 Starting Sewing Operation ................56 Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing ...............
  • Page 14 Sewing Area ...................... 87 Registration of Sewing Start Position ..............88 Hoop Retract Point .................... 88 Hoop Automatic Retract ..................89 Movement to Registered Sewing Start Point ............ 89 Setting of Environment ................90 Return to Start Point ..................90 Speed Range ....................
  • Page 15 Chapter 7 Maintenance 1. Cleaning ....................120 1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook ..........120 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate ................121 2. Oiling ....................122 2-1 Head ......................122 Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height .............. 126 2.
  • Page 16 BES-116AC...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Preparation Of Embroidery Machine

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications Embroidery machine used 1 needle embroidery machine head Application Pattern embroidery Sewing speed Maximum 1200 rpm Max. 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (flat hoop area) Sewing area 85 (V) x 360 (H) mm (with cap frame) Feed system By pulse motor wire drive Stitch length...

  • Page 19: Names Of Machine Components

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. Names of Machine Components Thread guide spool shaft Thread guide Thread breakage sensor Thread take-up Operation panel Thread tension dial Embroidery hoop Disk drive Carriages Table Power switch Guard bar Control box BES-116AC...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Installation DANGER Embroidery machines should be installed only Install a machine in a place away from a high- by trained engineers. frequency welding machine or other machines that may generate a strong electric noise. Fail- Electric wiring should be laid by your distribu- ure to do so may cause the embroidery machine tor or electric experts.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-3 Installation of Operation Panel Loosen thumb bolt q. Adjust the operation Operation panel panel position for ease of use, and tighten thumb bolt q. 3-4 Attaching the tead guide bar and the thread guide 1.

  • Page 22: Attaching The 9-Spool Cotton Stand (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-6 Attaching the 9-spool cotton stand (optional) 1. Remove the screw and the thread guide w from the thread guide bar q. 2. Remove the screws and arm cover (R) e from the machine head. 3.

  • Page 23: Bobbin Winder (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-7 Bobbin winder (optional) Attaching bobbin winder 1. Loosen the eight screws q and remove table (L) w. 2. Attach spool shaft t to table (L) w with the washer e and the nut r. 3.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 9. Attach the bobbin winder guide bracket assembly ! 1 to the spool stand (L) ! 0 with the screws. 10. Attach the bobbin winder equipment assembly !3 with bobbin winder plate !2 to the machine body with the two bolts, and then connect the bobbin winder equipment connector !5 to the nylon connector !4 .

  • Page 25: Preparation For Embroidering

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4. Preparation for Embroidering CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting preparation. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. 4-1 Upper Threading qThread guide wPre-tension...

  • Page 26: Replacement Of Bobbin

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. Removing bobbin case 1. Open the rotary hook cover q. 2. Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin case.

  • Page 27: Replacing And Selecting Needle

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching bobbin case 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover q. 4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle Removing needle Loosen the set screw q and remove the needle Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the...

  • Page 28: Connection To Power Source

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-4 Connection to Power Source DANGER Be sure to connect an earth cable. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. Use a cord plug that matches the receptacle type. 4-5 Preparation of Machine for Operation Check the following before turning on the power Thread (1) Is upper thread setting complete?
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine When the machine is turned on: If the machine is not ready to operate because the needle bars in the drive position are out of the normal position, the message "Needle stop position error" appears. Follow the steps below if this occurs.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Clearing internal memory Internal memory can be reset to the status before shipment. Follow the steps below to clear memory: 1. Turn off the machine power switch. 2. Hold down , and turn on the power switch. DE L 3.

  • Page 31: Attachment Of Embroidery Hoop And Frame

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Attaching a square frame and a flat hoop frame (standard) Figure A Figure B 1. Attach flat hoop frame (assembly) q to X carriage w, and tighten two screws e. Fit the projections of the X carriage into the inner holes.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching a tubular round frame (optional) Note) When using a tubular round frame with the frame for it, remove table from the machine. Figure A Figure B Figure C 1. Attach two frame sets w for tubular round frame to X carriage q with two screws e. Fit the projections of the X carriage into the inner holes.
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching a sash frame set (optional) 1. Turn off the machine power switch. 2. Pull X carriage q fully toward you. Loosen two screws e. Remove flat hoop frame (assembly) w with spring washers r and plane washers t from X carriage q.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 5. Put material over sash frame i. Attach two clips 290 o to both vertical sides securely. Also attach two clips 220 !0 to both horizontal sides securely. With a sash frame, the allowable embroidery area is 300 mm (vertical) x 450 mm (horizontal).

  • Page 35: Adjustment Of Thread Tension

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper thread If the needle thread tension is too high, turn the dial counterclockwise. If the needle thread tension is too low, turn the dial clockwise. Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the upper thread tension assembly. 3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar w and turn it.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroider- ing. This chapter explains about the opera- tion panel on the machine as well as pre- cautions for the actual embroidering process.

  • Page 38: Functions Of Operation Panel

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel FLAT HOOP A B C D E F START G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z STOP SPACE Starts embroidering.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Edits sewing data. ( "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" page 61) Sets the upper thread breakage sensor. ( "Thread Breakage Sensor" page 78) Machine motions can be set. ( "Chapter 5 Setting" page 73) Trims thread during suspension. Moves the hoop to a preset hoop retract position.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures FLAT HOOP Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF. Moves the hoop.

  • Page 41: Shut-Off Switch Unit

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Shut-off switch unit The operation panel is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, depending on the model. Power switch Emergency stop switch Power switch Press this switch to turn on the machine. The switch is valid while the breaker switch is on and the emergency stop switch is reset.

  • Page 42: Flowchart Of Preparation For Embroidering

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the machine power. ( page 41). Retrieve the embroidery data ( page 42). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( page 43) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" ( page 61) Press on the operation panel.

  • Page 43: Turn On The Machine Power

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power Turn on the power to the machine. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON. The alarm sounds three times. The needle bar and the presser foot move up.

  • Page 44: Retrieve The Embroidery Data

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Retrieve the Embroidery Data The description in this section is based on the method of reading data which is registered in the memory unit of the machine. Refer to "Selection of Data" ( Page 45) for details. Press switch.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Selection Of Data And Embroidering

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select em- broidery data in order to start embroidering.

  • Page 46: What Can The Machine Do

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk ( Page 45) Reading of data from the memory ( Page 48) Registration of data created by BE-100 ( Page 49) (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Modification of data name (...

  • Page 47: Selection Of Data

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Selection of Data Select data in order to start sewing. Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine memory. A maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the machine memory;...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering • Other data Data format Icon Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Zanks ZSK (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press Select a screen for data registration by pressing Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected Data in machine memory Currently selected embroidery data Number of stitches in selected embroidery data When there is no data Select an area for registration, using ten keys or , then press...

  • Page 50: Reading From Memory

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Reading from Memory Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory. A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the memory. Press Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed. Select a screen by pressing Currently displayed screen No.

  • Page 51: Registration Of Embroidery Data From Be-100

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BE-100 installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory. Connect the personal computer with BE-100 installed and the operation panel by means of the RS-232C cable.

  • Page 52: Deletion Of Embroidery Data From Machine Memory

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press the The BE-100 embroidery data is displayed. Press the and select a required screen. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or , and then press the key. The data is registered in the machine memory. Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed. When key is pressed, selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory. When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely: When deleting embroidery data registered in the machine memory entirely, turn ON the power to the machine while pressing .

  • Page 54: Modification Of Embroidery Data Name

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Modification of Embroidery Data Name Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified. This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003". A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery data name is 8. The following kinds of characters can be used.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely Pressing deletes currently reversed characters. Press twice.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 12. Press When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move the cursor to the right. 13. Press once. SPACE "0" is input. 14. Press once. D E F "3" is input. 15.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press four times. M N O "O" is input. 10. Press A data name is modified by the above procedures. BES-116AC...

  • Page 58: Sewing Operation

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Sewing Operation Before Starting Sewing Select a hoop to set on the machine. The following operation should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. Otherwise, it will damage the hoop. Select either the flat hoop or cap hoop, using FLAT or CAP switch on the operation panel.

  • Page 59: Feedhold And Cancellation Of Sewing

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing Feedhold Press S T O P Sewing is interrupted. Cancellation Press while sewing is interrupted. When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press once again.

  • Page 60: Step Forward And Step-Back

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Step Forward and Step-Back Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing. Step Forward/Step-Back Mode Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press when selecting a mode during sewing. S T O P Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back A step forward/step-back amount or timing can be selected as described below.

  • Page 61: For Step Forward (Back)

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. For Step Forward (Back) Press Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing Press Sewing is started. BES-116AC...

  • Page 62: Writing The Embroidering Data

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Writing the embroidering data The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk. The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD. Press the button.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Editing Of Embroidering Data

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after reading embroidering data displays the em- broidering data editing screen. Simple op- eration by using embroidering data is avail- able on this screen.

  • Page 64: What Can The Machine Do

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do? Editing Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90˚ and then enlarged by 2 times in the X-axis direction, the X-axis enlargement is executed first and rotation by 90˚ is executed afterwards.

  • Page 65: Rotation

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Rotation A pattern can be rotated. A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 degrees. The rotating direction is counterclockwise. Rotating angle can be set in either of the following. By using Angle can be specified in increments of 90˚. Setting of 90˚,180˚ or 270˚...

  • Page 66: Enlargement And Reduction

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement and Reduction A pattern can be enlarged or reduced. The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 ~ 200%. The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a pattern. However, stitches may become too rough or close if enlargement or reduction is excessive.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions Press twice. is reversed in black. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys. Press is reversed in black. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys. Press The initial screen is displayed again.

  • Page 68: Mirror

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Mirror A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror. Right/left mirror pattern Up/down mirror pattern Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern Up/down mirror pattern Right/left mirror pattern Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern. Right/left mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the right/left direction on the basis of the embroidering...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Right/Left Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. Press The initial screen is displayed again. Up/Down Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. Press The initial screen is displayed again. Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed.

  • Page 70: Repetition

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Repetition A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified. The number of repetitions is 1 ~ 99 in both the vertical (row) and horizontal (line) directions. There are the following eight directions of repetitions. Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right Vertical direction from upper right to lower left Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Press Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern. For setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern For setting a distance between the centers of each pattern...

  • Page 72: Other Editing

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Other Editing Setting of other functions related to editing is available. The following types of setting is available. 0 stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without stepping forward or back. This function is previously set to (for not deleting 0stitch)upon shipment.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Thread Trimming Feed Number Select this function by pressing Select the number of feeds by pressing Press after setting is finished. Sewing Width Correction Correction values within -5 ~ 20 can be input. However, excessively large values may result in distortion of a pattern.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Press after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. BES-116AC...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Setting

    Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread break- age and others related to machine motions.

  • Page 76: What Can The Machine Do

    Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine Do? Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering ( Page 76) Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor Thread breakage sensor ON/OFF ( Page 78) Thread breakage sensitivity ( Page 78) Number of stitches in automatic step back ( Page 79) Display of total stitch number in automatic step back...

  • Page 77: Setting Of Lock Stitch

    Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Boring Boring mode ON/OFF ( page 98) Data shift ON/OFF ( page 99) Setting of Lock Stitch Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position) ( page 99) Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing send position) ( page 100) Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position after thread trimming) ( page 101) Setting of speed limit in a small pitch...

  • Page 78: Setting Of Needle Bars

    Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. BES-116AC is not equipped with needle bar change mechanism. However, the following procedure is available to input reference information about color changes. Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 Setting Insertion of Hoop Retract Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the hoop retract and press Press the button. E N D The changed setting is stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-116AC...

  • Page 80: Thread Breakage Sensor

    Chapter 5 Setting Thread Breakage Sensor Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set. Setting of sensor validity/invalidity This function is previously set to valid upon shipment. Press Activate or deactivate the thread breakage sensor by pressing Valid Invalid Press...

  • Page 81: Automatic Step-Back

    Chapter 5 Setting Automatic Step-Back The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage can be set. Setting can be done within the range of 0 ~ 10 stitches. This function is previously set to 0 stitches upon shipments. Press twice.

  • Page 82: Setting Of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter

    Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished. After the reduction is finished, an error message can be displayed. The stitch counter increases the indication stitch by stitch. The lower thread counter can be validated or invalidated by pressing The stitch counter can be cleared to zero by pressing D E L...

  • Page 83: Setting Of Machine

    Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Machine Machine motions can be set. Embroidery Hoop Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine. A type of a hoop can be selected when a cap hoop or an air clamp hoop is selected by a switch on the operation panel.

  • Page 84: Speed Range

    Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set. BES-116AC is not equipped with needle bar change mechanism. When setting thread color in a sequence, a speed range can be specified for each color. The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6.

  • Page 85: Speed Of Each Speed Range

    Chapter 5 Setting Speed of Each Speed Range Maximum speed of each range can be set. Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm. The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop. Press Select by pressing Press...

  • Page 86: Setting Of Mending

    Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Mending Details of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage. Contents of each setting item are as described below. Item Contents For setting whether to reset a thread breakage error automatically This function is previously set to (Manual) upon shipments.

  • Page 87: Thread Withdrawal Feed Length

    Chapter 5 Setting Select by pressing Press Select a needle bar to modify by pressing Press for setting the same speed range for all needle bars. Input thread length by pressing ten keys. Thread length can be input within the range of 1 ~ 6. Length decreases as the figure decreases. After setting is finished with all needle bars, press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

  • Page 88: Inching

    Chapter 5 Setting Press Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys. Press E N D Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Inching Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set. This function is previously set to selected upon shipments.

  • Page 89: Sewing Area

    Chapter 5 Setting Sewing Area An allowable area for sewing can be set. A maximum sewing area using a flat hoop is as shown below. 450mm (0, 0) (300mm) (450, 300) Press Select by pressing Press Specify coordinates of the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing Indicates a currently set embroidery area Press...

  • Page 90: Registration Of Sewing Start Position

    Chapter 5 Setting Registration of Sewing Start Position Register a position to start sewing. When returning to a registered sewing start position, hold down and press STOP Press the key. The hoop coordinates are displayed. Shift the hoop to a position to start sewing by pressing the Press E N D Press the...

  • Page 91: Hoop Automatic Retract

    Chapter 5 Setting Hoop Automatic Retract Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing. This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments. Press Select whether to retract the hoop automatically by pressing For automatically retracting the hoop For not retracting the hoop automatically Press...

  • Page 92: Setting Of Environment

    Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Environment Return to Start Point Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set. Press twice. Select by pressing Press Select by pressing Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing When the start point return is valid When the start point return is invalid Press...

  • Page 93: Checking The Embroidery Area

    Chapter 5 Setting Select by pressing Modify setting by pressing Press for invalidating the modification. E S C Press E N D Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Checking the Embroidery Area The embroidery area can be checked according to the following procedure. The following two checking methods (rectangle and octagon) can be selected.

  • Page 94: Feed Rate Adjustment

    Chapter 5 Setting Feed rate adjustment A feed rate is adjustable. A feed rate can be set in the range of "1 (normal)" to "5 (slow)". This function is previously set to "1" upon shipment. Press twice. Select with Press Select the desired feed rate with Press E N D...

  • Page 95: Display Language

    Chapter 5 Setting Select [RS Speed] by pressing Select cpmmunication speed by pressing Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Display Language A language to display on the screen can be set. The following languages can be selected. Display Contents Japanese...

  • Page 96: Alarm Sound

    Chapter 5 Setting Select a language to display by pressing Press The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language. Alarm Sound Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set. The following sounds can be set. A sound is generated until the error is reset.

  • Page 97: Motive Speed

    Chapter 5 Setting Motive Speed The startup speed of the main shaft can be set. The following startup speed can be set. NOMAL Starts up the main shaft at the normal speed. Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft. Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using the cap frame.

  • Page 98: Small-Pitch Deletion

    Chapter 5 Setting Small-Pitch Deletion Stitches less than preset can be deleted. Settings in the range of OFF to 1.0 mm (in units of 0.1 mm) are valid. When OFF is chosen, stitch deletion is not carried out. This function is previously set to "OFF" upon shipment. Press twice.

  • Page 99: Xy Feed Power Increase

    Chapter 5 Setting XY Feed Power Increase The frame movement power for positioning before starting embroidering can be switched. The following settings can be set. NOMAL Frame movement at normal power. (by the jog switches) Frame movement at increased power (by the jog switches) This setting is not valid to the frame feed during embroidering.

  • Page 100: Boring

    Chapter 5 Setting Boring Whether to validate or invalidate the boring mode and to shift data in case of boring can be set. This setting is available only for sewing data which has been created for boring. The machine itself cannot check if the sewing data is for boring or not. Therefore, make sure to check the data before starting sewing.

  • Page 101: Lock Stitch

    Chapter 5 Setting Validation/Invalidation of Data Shift Press twice. Select by pressing Press Select by pressing Validate or invalidate the data shift by pressing When the data shift is valid When the data shift is invalid Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Lock Stitch Lock stitch can be set at the sewing start and end positions and sewing start position after trimming thread.
  • Page 102 Chapter 5 Setting Press Select with Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send position Press twice.
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 Setting Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch at the sewing start position after thread trimming Press twice.

  • Page 104: Speed Limit In A Short Pitch

    Chapter 5 Setting Speed Limit in a Short Pitch Speed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch. The pitch can be designated between 0.0 and 2.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm. The speed can be set from 550 rpm to the maximum speed available for the current frame in units of 10 rpm.

  • Page 105: Feed Timing

    Chapter 5 Setting Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Feed Timing The timing of needle drop and hoop movement can be adjusted according to the cloth thickness. Either thick or thin cloth can be selected. Thin cloth is set as the standard thickness.

  • Page 106: Automatic Input Setting

    Chapter 5 Setting Automatic Input Setting Sewing data can be read from a floppy disk or a computer automatically or semiautomatically. The following items can be selected. Item Contents Choose whether or not to read sewing data automatically. Reads data manually. Reads data from a floppy disk automatically.
  • Page 107 Chapter 5 Setting Choose "MANU," "AUTO," or "S-AUTO" with The following steps are not necessary when is selected. Go to step 8 when you select Go to step 5 when you select Select with Press and choose whether or not to continue data reading from the start automatically on completion of sewing.
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Setting 12. Press . Sewing starts. "AUTO" or "S-AT" appears. 13. When sewing is complete, press In the automatic mode, the next data is read and the machine is brought to a state of standby. In the semi-automatic mode, the next sewing data is selected. Select the desired data with and press 14.

  • Page 109: Display Of Information

    Chapter 5 Setting Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Pattern Information Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Size of sewing data (mm) Coordinates of embroidering start point Coordinates of embroidering end point Number of stitches...

  • Page 110: Features Of Machine

    Chapter 5 Setting Features of Machine Detailed information of the machine can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Maximum moving range of flat hoop Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle bars per head Press three times.

  • Page 111: Information About Versions

    Chapter 5 Setting Information about Versions Information about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Panel CPU ROM version Main CPU ROM version Upper axis CPU ROM version Interface CPU ROM version Feed wave form table version Press three times.
  • Page 112 Chapter 5 Setting BES-116AC...

  • Page 113: Chapter 6 Operation Of Machine

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine...

  • Page 114: Operating Procedures

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source 1. Turn the power on to the machine. 2. When the machine is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, Reset the emergency stop button. 3. When the machine is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, Press the power switch.

  • Page 115: Machine Stop

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 2. Machine Stop 2-1 Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit Press the stop switch (option) or S T O P stop the operation of the machine. The stop switch adopts the push-lock method. Stop switch Resetting Machine Stop •...

  • Page 116: Hoop Feed Position

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally to the current needle position.

  • Page 117: Area Check

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 4. Area Check 4-1 External Tracing • If the check switch is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced. Embroidering start position Note) The outline of pattern can be checked in rect- angle or octagon by setting "Checking em- broidery area"...

  • Page 118: Jog Switches

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 5. Jog Switches 5-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop can be moved before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. BES-116AC...

  • Page 119: Inching Mode During Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 5-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) Note) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in the inching mode is stored even after turning OFF the power, if the power is turned ON again and sewing is started, the pattern may be embroidered in a different position.

  • Page 120: Detection Of Home Position

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 6. Detection of Home Position After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position. Press while pressing with the machine stopped. STOP SPACE Initial screen Temporary stop screen The hoop moves and the home position is detected. The initial screen is displayed again.

  • Page 121: Chapter 7 Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance...

  • Page 122: Cleaning

    Chapter 7 Maintenance CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.

  • Page 123: Cleaning Of Needle Plate

    Chapter 7 Maintenance 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. Remove broken threads from this section. BES-116AC...

  • Page 124: Oiling

    Chapter 7 Maintenance 2. Oiling To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. The models BES-116AC adopt centralized wick lubrication (including rotary hooks). Before daily operation, supply oil as needed while checking the oil level through the oil window. (Note) •...
  • Page 125 Chapter 7 Maintenance Daily oiling Supply oil to the points indicated by the arrows in the figure. Note) • Refill the machine front tank with oil once a week. • The machine front tank may run dry in one or two hours. Since the tank contains an oil storage device, it lubricates the machine Machine rear gradually even if the tank is empty.
  • Page 126 Chapter 7 Maintenance Before operation Before starting operation of the machine, use a cloth to wipe greasy dirt off the needle bar guide rail and the pressure foot shaft (indicated by the arrows in the figure) from the rear of the needle bar case.

  • Page 127: Chapter 8 Adjustment

    Chapter 8 Adjustment...

  • Page 128: Adjusting Needle Bar Height

    Chapter 8 Adjustment CAUTION Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug If adjustment should be made while the power before starting adjustment. Failure to do so may switch is turned on, pay special attention to your start the machine unintentionally through an safety.
  • Page 129 Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Turn the pulley q until the pulley scale indicates 180° and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. (The pulley " " mark and the stop mark " " are aligned.) 2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole in the side of machine head and fix the upper shaft. Note) Turn the pulley securely in the clockwise direction to eliminate a backlash.
  • Page 130 Chapter 8 Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge 180° Oil cap Cutting section 10.8mm Cutting section Tighten the bolt o so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. BES-116AC...
  • Page 131 Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Turn the pulley q until the scale of pulley q indicates 180° (where the pulley indication mark " " and the stop mark " " are aligned) and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. 2.

  • Page 132: Adjustment Of Timing Between Needle And Rotary Hook

    Chapter 8 Adjustment 2. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook 0.2-0.4mm 1. Remove two flat countersunk head screws q, and remove needle plate w. 2. Make an adjustment so that the needle is brought to rotary hook e when it rises 2 mm from the needle bar bottom point (180°) (in the position where the mark "...

  • Page 133: Adjustment Of Presser Foot Height

    Chapter 8 Adjustment 3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height Material Loosen the screw w of the presser foot q, and adjust the presser foot q until it comes above the cloth top surface when it is at the alignment position (where the pulley B indication mark "...

  • Page 134: Adjustment Of Thread Trimmer

    Chapter 8 Adjustment 4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 1. Bring fixed knife e into contact with spring pin w of needle plate base q, and tighten the screw. When attaching fixed knife e , adjust the distance from the knife to hole r of the needle plate to 10 mm. 10mm 2.

  • Page 135: Adjusting The Belt Tension

    Chapter 8 Adjustment 5. Adjusting the Belt Tension The belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of shipment from the factory. However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley and motor pulley .
  • Page 136 Chapter 8 Adjustment BES-116AC...

  • Page 137: Chapter 9 Error Code List

    Chapter 9 Error code list...

  • Page 138: Chapter 9 Error Code List

    Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-00 ERROR 00 No error occurs. This is not usually displayed. Either motor of main shaft, X- or Y-axis has E-01 ERROR 01 locked. Overtravel occurs during home position detect- Turn the power off and on once.

  • Page 139: Chapter 9 Error Code List

    Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-2C Area over Hoop overhang(-X, -Y) E-2D Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X, -Y) E-2E Area over Hoop overhang(-X, +Y, -Y) E-2F Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X, +Y, -Y) E-31 Area over Needle overhang(+X) E-32 Area over...

  • Page 140: Chapter 9 Error Code List

    Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-E7 ERROR E7 Parity error during interfacing to main PCB CPU Receiving time up error during interfacing to E-E8 ERROR E8 main PCB CPU Send/Receive inconsistent error during interfac- E-E9 ERROR E9 ing to main PCB CPU ACK code receiving error during interfacing to...

  • Page 141: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 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 distribu- tor for corrective actions.

  • Page 142: Mechanical Section

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Problem Check Point Thread breakage • Is the machine properly threaded? • Is thread tension too high? • Is the rotary hook assembly clogged? • Is there thread in the bobbin? • Is the needle bent? •...
  • Page 143 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Problem Check Point Machine operation abnormal • Is any set screw of the rotary encoder loosened? • Is any set screw of the machine pulley loosened? • Is any set screw of the machine motor pulley loosened? •...

  • Page 144: Electrical Section

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual, also check connection and continuity between connectors.
  • Page 145 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures X-axis or Y-axis home position de- • Was the XY carriage moving? tection error occurs. If so, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X and Y area sensor to the main PCB is proper.
  • Page 146 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Main shaft rotation speed error oc- • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaft curs. pulley. If it is abnormally heavy, the main shaft mechanism is faulty. • Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the main shaft motor to the main PCB is proper.
  • Page 147 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Thread trimmer solenoid does not • Check to see if connection from the thread trimmer solenoid to operate. connector P20 of the main PCB is proper. • Check the resistance value of the thread trimmer solenoid which does not operate with the connector section.
  • Page 148 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting BES-116AC...

  • Page 149: Connection And Installation Of Optional Equipment

    Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment...

  • Page 150: Attaching Bobbin Winder (Using The 9-Spool Cotton Stand)

    Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder (Using the 9-spool cotton stand) Mounting method 1. Loosen four screws q and remove table (L) 2. Attach spool shaft t to the removed table (L) w with washer e and nut r. Mount table (L) w on the machine with four screws.
  • Page 151 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Winding lower thread 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Fit bobbin q to the bobbin winder shaft w. 3. Pass a thread through thread guide e. 4. Wind the thread around bobbin q several times in the direction of the arrow. 5.
  • Page 152 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment BES-116AC...
  • Page 153 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. NAGOYA,JAPAN Printed in Japan 155-116 S93116-002 2000, 03, H(1)

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