Page 1: Procedure Of Reading This Manual
- BES-960BC (9 needles) - BES-1260BC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The software display is BES-1260BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters:...
Page 2 Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Functions of Operation Panel ..............60 Operation Panel ....................60 Switches at Machine Heads ................62 Switches on Tension Plate ................62 Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering ..........64 Run the Software ....................65 Turn on the Machine Power ................65 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 4 Setting Display ..................96 Centering ......................96 Zoom ......................... 96 Needle Penetration ................... 98 Embroidering Start/End ..................98 Trim and pause ....................98 Needle Bar and Speed Range ................99 Thread Color ....................101 Tool Bar ......................102 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 5 Displaying the Tool Bar ................... 126 Displaying the Status Bar ................127 Upgrading the Version of Interface Board ............127 Resetting Interface Board ................127 Communication Port..................127 Language ......................128 Settings after Turning Power On ............129 Tool Bar ......................129 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 6 Automatic Step Back ..................152 Automatic Hoop Feed ..................152 End of Embroidery ..................153 Meuding ......................154 Adjust ......................155 Default Settings ....................156 Show Setting ....................157 Load Setting ....................158 Save Setting ....................159 Load Hoop ....................... 160 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 7 Functions (Command Reference) ............186 Descriptions of Screen ................187 Displaying Report..................188 Display Example of Details ................189 Display Example of Thread Breakage Information Needle Bar....... 190 Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern ......191 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 8 6. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer ............225 6-1. Attaching the Fixed Knife ..............225 6-2. Checking the Movable Knife Position ..........225 Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section ................. 232 Electrical Section ..................234 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 9 Personal Computer Section ..............235 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder..............238 2. Tape Reader ..................240 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 10: Chapter 1 An Introduction Of Embroidery Machine
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine...
Page 11: Specifications
(Before assembly) 3650 (W) x 810 (L) x 1650 (H) mm Dimensions (After setup) 3650 (W) x 1400 (L) x 1650 (H) mm (Distance between machine heads) 400 mm Paper tape reader, Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Options Parts for boring BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 12: Software
(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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 13: Notes On Use
The software is equipped with an on-line help function as an accessory. 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 14: Basic Operation Of Software
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 15 Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause in between. "Double-click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button twice continuously. Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 16 The box in the scroll bar moves to the right. 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 17 The check mark ( ) indicates 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 18: Handling Of Floppy Disk
Do not store floppy disks under dusty place. direct sunlight. Do not bend the disk. Do not put Avoid contact with solvent or drink. things on the disk. Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 19: Protecting Data In Floppy Disks
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 20: Chapter 2 Preparation Of Embroidery Machine
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine...
Page 21: Names Of Machine Components
Thread guide B Thread Thread guide C Thread tension dial guide A Operation panel Cotton stand Pulley Control box Power switch F table Head switch Thumb bolt The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 from the right front. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 22 BAS-412A and 416A • Cap frame (6) Cap frame drive assembly (6) Base frame set (12) Set frame base set (1) Others F table assembly • Paper tape reader • Bobbin winder • Parts for boring BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 23: Installation
Lift forks Open the forks of the lift approximately 10 cm to the right from the even position to the center pillar viewed from the rear of the machine, and pass them under the legs to lift the machine. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 24 Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the machine steel frame. Loop four ropes around the bars and lift the machine. Note) When lifting the machine, make sure that the ropes do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 25: Installation Of Machine
Note) If the floor is not strong enough, the embroi- dery machine may be rocked during opera- tion. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 26: Preparation Of Needle Bar Case
Notes) • Check that the connecting shaft u does not have backlash in the horizontal direction. • If the bolt i of the change bracket collar on the right is loosened, it may be dislocated during adjust- ment of the needle bar case w. Do not loosen this bolt. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 27 Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1260BC Bridge Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B Remove the bolts q ,and then detach the fixing bracket B for transportation from the bridge and the connecting shaft. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 28: Mounting Of Table
3. Tentatively mount five F table stoppers r on the rear legs using two bolts each. Note) • The steps 1 and 3 are required only when the F table set is purchased separately from the machine. • The F table is a standard attachment. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 29 Adjust the height of the F table guide U q and the F table support F e so that the table top surface will become 1 mm lower than the bed top surface. After adjustment is finished, tighten each bolt securely. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 30 8. Insert the F table R t, M (2 pcs.) y, and L u into the upper and lower positions respectively, then check if the table can be securely fixed by the thumb bolts i. If not, shift the F table support F e to the right and left for further adjustment. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 31 Dismounting can be carried out in the reverse procedures. • When the F table is at the lower position, the F table stays A and B need not be used. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 32: Mounting Of Cotton Stand
2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the four screws r. • When mounting, use one flat washer t below the thread guide support bar w. Note) • Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C). BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 33 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the four screws r. • When mounting, use one flat washer t below the thread guide support bar w. Note) • Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C). BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 34: Lubrication To Needle Bar Case
(See the left figure.) Note) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery ma- chine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material. BES-960BC BES-1260BC BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 35: Connection Of Personal Computer To Machines (For Connecting 4 Sets)
2. Open the cover of the personal computer and insert an interface board into the slot for the PCI bus. 3. Connect the interface board male connector and the personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 36 * A terminator should be connected to the connector SBUS2 of the lastly connected machine. Connection to SBUS1, 2 can be interchangeable. * Do not connect anything to the RS-232C connector. Optional paper tape reader cannot be connected to this connector. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 37: Connection Of Power Supply
Grounding cable Grounding Note) • 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. Grounding cable BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 38: Installation Of Software
3. Check the user information. Click [OK] if the contents are correct. 4. Specify a folder for setup. 5. Click [TO NEXT] to start installation. 6. After setup is properly finished, a message is displayed. 7. Click [OK] to complete installation. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 39: Preparation For Embroidering
1. Pass the upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar from the lower side. 2. Pass the thread under the thread guide tension disk by lifting it with a finger, and then wind it onto the pulley twice. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 40 1. Pass the upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar from the lower side. 2. Pass the thread under the thread guide tension disk by lifting it with a finger, and then wind it onto the pulley twice. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 41 6. Bring the thread to the inner thread guide again to insert it into the hole from the upper section, then into the lower thread guide. 7. Pass the thread through the hole of the needle bar thread guide, then pass it through the needle eye, without passing it through the presser foot. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 42: Replacement Of Bobbin
Pull out by about 50 mm 4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm. Attaching bobbin case 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 43: Replacing And Selecting Needle
#9, #10 DB x K5 Shirt #11, • In general, use DBxK5 #11 ~ #18 according Towel #12, #13 to the material thickness. For knitted materials, use DBxK23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 44: Attachment Of Embroidery Hoop And Frame
2. Set the right and left fixtures of the tubular square hoop t while sliding them under the flat spring y upward. Then fit the frame projecting part u into the hole of the tubular square hoop t securely. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 45 • By changing the tubular round arm mounting width, various sizes can be set. Note) Change the width, referring to the pin position. 360mm 400mm 600mm 500mm Note) If two pins cannot be inserted properly, remove one of them. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 46 5. Check that the clearance between the table and the mounted holder base frame C assembly r is even when viewed from the machine front. Loosen three bolts of the F table support F y and move it in the direction of the arrow for adjust- [Adjustment] ment. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 47 1. Mount the holder base mounting frame e on the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w, using three clamp screws. 2. When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 370 mm, mount the holder base horizontally to the holder base mounting frames e using the thumb bolts r. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 48 Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 550 mm, mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w using the thumb bolts r. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 49 X-axis feed frame e and the holder base frame C r, using the screws. 3. Set the material. Then, set 16 clips 290 y horizontally in two sides and 4 clips 220 y vertically on the right and left sides. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 50: Bed Retract
• The bed is secured by two bolts and supported at three places. • When loosening the bolts, support the bed by hand. 2. Lower the machine bed e slowly until it comes into contact with the leg. 3. Tighten the bolts w again. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 51 2. Loosen two bolts w and insert the bed into the right and left directions, then tighten the bolts securely again. 3. Mount the presser foot for the reset bed e. (Refer to "Chapter 10. Standard Adjustment" for mounting the presser foot.) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 52: Adjustment Of Thread Tension
1/3 of the upper stitch width. Lower thread Lower stitch width Adjustment of tension spring 6~8mm 0.07~0.12N (7~12gf) 1. The tension spring should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N (7~12 gf) in force. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 53 In general, press the bobbin case to a smooth vertical surface and hang the designated number of coins. Turn the thread tension screw so that the lower thread will come out smoothly. 0.15~0.3N (15~30gf) To tighten To loosen BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 54: Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine and setting-up of the personal computer (PC), start embroi- dering. This chapter explains about the op- eration panel on the machine as well as pre- cautions for the actual embroidering process.
Page 55: Functions Of Operation Panel
Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch. Restarts embroidering after a suspension. STOP Cancels errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down switch and press switch. STOP Suspends embroidering. Trims thread during suspension. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 56 When an error message appears, it is canceled by pressing switch. STOP 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 57: Switches At Machine Heads
When resuming embroidering after an emergency stop, release emergency stop before pressing this button. Refer to "Resetting Emergency Stop" ( page 177) for details. Switches on Tension Plate THREAD SENSOR lamp HEAD switch MENDING lamp MENDING switch STEP BACK/FWD switch BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 58 During timing adjustment of the rotary hook in the test mode, the rotary hook slightly rotates to the left/right when this switch is turned to left/right respectively. Refer to "Adjustment of timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook" ( page 222) for further details. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 59: Flowchart Of Preparation For Embroidering
"Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" ( page 67) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" ( page 91) Click of the machine controller. Press on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. START BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 60: Run The Software
Enter a machine name. Select an identifying color for the machine. 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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 61: Retrieve The Embroidery Data
The selected data is transferred to the machine controller. Click The data is transferred to the machine for preparation of embroidering. Start Embroidering Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. Press to check the embroidering area. Press to start embroidering. START BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 62: Chapter 4 Selecting And Transferring Embroidery Data
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or trans- ference of registered embroidery data. Mov- ing, copying, and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen.
Page 63: Functions (Command Reference)
Reads non-DOS format data. ( page 83) Tape ECS Conversion Reads data in paper tape. ( page 85) DST Conversion Converts ECS data to DST data. ( page 88) Setup Defines settings of data reading. ( page 87) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 64: Description Of Screen
Rename Sort by Date Help Exit Delete Image Information Exit of Selection Move List Tool bar Status bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 65: Creating A Directory
Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory. Click and select a parent directory in the window on the left. Select [New] - [Folder] from File menu. Enter a new folder name. Click [OK]. A new directory is added to the window. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 66: Selecting Data
Double click DST or DSB data or click the data and click The pattern image is displayed. To read the selected data, click "OK". Set the number of feeds for trim. Select the number of settings and click "OK". The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 67 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 • Full-color (24 bits) color using "Color Pallet". BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 68: Copy
Click data for selection. Drag data to destination directory while pressing [Ctrl] key. The pointer turns into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 69: Moving Data
Drag Data 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. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 70: Deleting Data
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 Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 71: Renaming Data
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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 72: Finding Data
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. Click [Find]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 73 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". BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 74: Adjusting Screen Display
Sorts files by the number of stitches in ascending order. Sort by Colors Sorts files by the number of colors in ascending order. Sort by Date Sorts files by date. Updating to the latest information Displays the latest information. Select [Refresh] from View menu. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 75: Reading Data In Floppy Disk
Data with file name "xxxx.DSB" Zanks Data with file name "xxxx.DSZ" •Other data Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Reading DOS Format Data Select [DST/DSB/DSZ ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. Select data to read and click [Open]. The image of the selected pattern appears. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 76 Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the desired count and click [OK]. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". Click [Save]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 77: Other Data
Details Select "Details" from "View". Names, types, Numbers and sizes of FDR data are displayed. Names, types, number of stitches of FMC data are displayed. When reading FDR data When reading FMC data Icon Select "Icon" from "View". BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 78 Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC. Select [Barudan FDR ECS Conversion] or [Barudan FMC Conversion] from Tool menu. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected When "Icon" is selected BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 79 The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click "OK". Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the desired count and click [OK]. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". Click [Save]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 80: Reading Data In Paper Tape
Set paper tape after the LED of READ button light up. Power switch READ button Paper tape Select [Tape ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. Select data format and click [OK]. The paper tape reader (optional) starts reading data. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 81 Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data The image of the selected pattern appears. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". Click [Save]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 82: Settings For Data Reading
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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 83: Writing Data In Dst Format
Click the desired ECS data to convert into DST data. Select [ECS to DST conversion] from Tool menu. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".dst". Click [Save]. Set feed counts for thread breakage.Select the desired count and click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 84: Viewing Data Information
End of Embroidering 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]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 85 Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 86: Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroi- dery data. This screen allows simple pro- cessing of embroidery data and display set- ting of display.
Page 87: Functions (Command Reference)
Group the patterns created in "Repeat" into one. ( page 113) View menu Centering Centers embroidery data. ( page 96) Zoom Zooms in or out. ( page 96) Needle Penetration Displays the needle penetration positions. ( page 98) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 88 Displays the setting screen for needle bar and speed range. ( page 99) Thread color Displays the pattern in thread color. ( page 101) Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar. ( page 102) Status Bar Shows/hides the status bar. ( page 102) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 89: Description Of Screen
Fit to Window Needle bar and Vertical Flip Design Information Speed Range Horizontal Display Range Point Symmentry About This Application Flip Thread Save Zoom Out Redo Repeat Print Help color Open Zoom In Undo Rotate Resize Tool Bar Status Bar BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 90: Opening Embroidery Data
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 Click a file for selection and click [Open]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 91: Setting Display
Full Window 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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 92: Zoom Out
Select [Zoom] - [Range] from View menu or click Drag and define the range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting After selecting Fit to window Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 93: Needle Penetration
Select [Embroidering Start/End] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting Trim and pause Displays the position of the trim code and the pause code. Trim is displayed by and pause is displayed by Select "Trim and pause" from the "View" menu. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 94: Needle Bar And Speed Range
Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. Select a new color among the basic colors,then click [OK]. Click color for selection. Click [Create color] to create a new color. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 95 To display data of the selected color. Click [Add Color ] to register the selected color. New colors are added here. Changing needle bar allocation Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number. Dragged embroidering sequence BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 96: Thread Color
Thread Color 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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 97: Tool Bar
Select [Tool Bar] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting 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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 98: Back To Previous Status
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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 99: Editing
When the patterns are not grouped 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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 100: Horizontal Flip
Select [Vertical Flip] from Edit menu or click Point Symmetry Flips the image 180 degrees to the center position of the image. Select [Point Symmetry] from Edit menu or click Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 101 Select the direction of repetition. Select the reference position for spacing. All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. Longitudinal distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") Lateral distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 102: Resize
Specify the percentage of resizing. Click here to increase/decrease the value. The value can be directly entered. Click [OK]. Delete 0 Stitch Deletes 0-movement stitches. Select [Delete 0 Stitch] from Edit menu. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 103: Insert Or Delete Code
Insert (delete) pause code Insert (or delete) the pause code at the current needle position. Insert (delete) change color code Insert (or delete) the change color code at the current needle position. 5. To end code insertion or deletion, click BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 104: Insert Lock Stitch
The inserted lock stitch cannot be deleted. However, use [Undo] in the Edit menu to return to the status before inserting the lock stitch just after the lock stitch is inserted. Select [Insert lock stitch] from the Edit menu. If the lock stitch can be inserted, click [Yes]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 105: Changing Data
Middle top edge Upper left Upper right corner corner Middle left Middle right corner corner Lower left Lower right corner corner Center Middle bottom edge Select [Start] from Change menu. Click the start position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 106: Changing End
Middle top edge Upper left Upper right corner corner Middle left Middle right corner corner Lower left Lower right corner corner Center Middle bottom edge Select [End] from Change menu. Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 107: Mask
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 108: Group
104) 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 104) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 109: Setting Group For Repetition
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. Selecting from Menu Select [Group] from Change menu. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 110: Merge
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. Select [Merge] from the File menu. Select the pattern to be merged. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 111 Click the mouse. Move the mouse while pressing the shift key. The mask moves horizontally and vertically. If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. The pattern is merged. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 112: Saving Data
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 If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 113: Save As
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 If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 114: Viewing Data Information
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]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 115: Printing Data
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]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 116: Chapter 6 Embroidering
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 de- pends on whether the power to the machine is turned on or off.
Page 117: Functions (Command Reference)
171) Minimize Window Size Minimizes the size of display screen on the machine. ( page 138) Rename Machine Renames the machine. ( page 136) Machine Information Displays machine information. ( page 137) Exit Exits from the machine controller. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 118 Runs the embroidery data explorer. ( page 174) Copy to Another Machine Copies embroidery data to other machines. ( page 140) Configuration Sets configuration for embroidering. ( page 141) Version Upgrades Upgrades the version of the machine parts. ( page 141) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 119: Settings Menu
Save Setting Saves the changed setting. ( page 159) Load Hoop Selects the hoop type. ( page 160) Window menu Cascade Cascades windows. ( page 137) Tile Tiles windows. ( page 137) Arrange Icons Align icons. ( page 139) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 120: Description Of Screen
Whole pattern 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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 121: Settings Before Turning On The Machine
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 122: Displaying The Status Bar
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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 123: Language
Select display language among "Available Languages". Select display language among "Available Languages". When "Each respective language" is selected, the list for "Available Languages" may not be displayed properly. Click [OK]. Exit and rerun the software. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 124: Settings After Turning Power On
Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting After selecting 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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 125: Zoom In Specified Range
Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting Whole Pattern Displays the whole pattern. Select [Whole Pattern] from View menu or click Before selecting After selecting BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 126: Grid
Select [Hoop] from the View menu and put a check mark. If the hoop is not displayed, carry out the step to read the hoop. For details, refer to [Load Hoop] ( page 160). Before selecting After selecting BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 127: Needle Penetration
Display color of the image changes. Before selecting After selecting Needle Bar and Speed Range Displays the needle bar and speed range. Select [Needle Bar and Speed Range] from View menu and put the check mark or click BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 128: Setting Needle Bar
Changing the thread spool also changes the display color. A confirmation screen to save appears before exiting from embroidering or retrieving other data. Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. Click a new basic color. Click a color for selection. Click [Create Color] to create a new color. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 129 Displays data of the selected color Click [Add Color] to register a new color. To add new colors Changing needle bar allocation Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 130: Setting Ranges
One clicking changes the range by one level. 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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 131: Grid Setting
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. Click [OK]. If the message "The entered name already exists" appears, enter another name. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 132: Viewing Machine Information
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 133: Minimizing And Aligning Windows
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. The window is minimized. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 134 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 135: Language
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. Click Click and select the machine name of the destination. 4. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 136: Configuration
Click here to the default setting. 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 137: Setting The Machine
Performs the detail setting of the embroidering status. Items that can be selected in Setting menu are explained here. Same Needle Bar Patterns are sewn by one needle. Select the [Same Needle Bar] from Settings menu. Click the needle number for selection. Click [OK]. The embroidering sequence appears at all specified needle points. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 138: Same Speed Range
Chapter 6 Embroidering Same Speed Range Embroiders patterns at the specified speed range. Select [Same Speed Range] from Settings menu. Click a speed range for selection. Click [OK]. The speed range appears at the specified areas. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 139: Speed Range
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 Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 140: Hoop Feed Position
The hoop feed position can be set only in the embroidering area surrounded by a red frame. Select [Hoop Feed Position] from Settings menu. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 141: Embroidery Area
The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Tubular (every 2nd head) Flat (All) Flat (every 2nd head) Border (All) Border (every 2nd head) Cap (All) When "Tubular (All)" is selected BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 142 Chapter 6 Embroidering When "Tubular (every 2nd head)" is selected When "Flat (All)" is selected When "Flat (every 2nd head)" is selected When "Border (All)" is selected BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 143 The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. Select [Embroidery Hoop] and the type from Settings menu. The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type. Make sure that the selection is correct. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 144: Thread Trimming
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. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 145: Boring
Select [Boring] from Settings menu. When the boring mode is on, the check mark ( ) appears at the top of [Boring] in the menu. Click the setting item to put the check mark. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 146: Thread Breakage Sensor
Click the head you want to disable the sensor and remove the check mark ( ). Adjust the sensor sensitivity. The sensor sensitivity for each needle bar is adjusted individually. All sensor sensitivities for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 147: Automatic Step Back
Click here to give additional step-back for the sensing distance with the thread breakage sensor. 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 ( ). BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 148: End Of Embroidery
Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Select [End of embroidery] from the Settings menu. Click the checkbox to put a check mark (V) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 149: Meuding
Sets the number of stitches for stopping before mending. The values for setting are 1 - 10. When the machine is stopped Selects how the trimming is made during stopping. Select [Mending] from the Settings menu. Click [OK] when the items are set. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 150: Adjust
Adjustment value of the needle is set. The adjustment value is set at the increment of 0.1 mm. The setting range is 0 - 1.0 mm in X and Y directions. Select [Adjust] from the Settings menu. When setting is complete, click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 151: Default Settings
Stop the machine at the mending end position Stitches before mending 5 stitches Trim during stop in mending setting Adjustment 0.0 mm for X direction 0.0 mm for Y direction Select [Default Settings] from Settings menu. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 152: Show Setting
• Thread removal feed length • Boring • Shift • Thread breakage sensor sensitivity • Automatic step back • Automatic feed hoop • Return to the stant point Select [Show Contents] from Settings menu. After checking, check [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 153: Load Setting
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. The set file has an extension of "ecm". Select [Load setting] from the Settings menu. Select the folder and click [Open]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 154: Save Setting
Chapter 6 Embroidering Save Setting Saves the edit settings. Save the setting files with an extension of "ecm". Change the setting. Select [Save setting] from the Settings menu. Select the registration folder and put a file name. Click [Save]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 155: Load Hoop
The hoop file to be loaded has an extension of "ehp". The types and the shapes of hoop for loading are as follows: ROUND_FRAME21.ehp ROUND_FRAME25.ehp SQUARE_FRAME45X23.ehp SQUARE_FRAME45X27.ehp SQUARE_FRAME45X32.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME09.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME12.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME10.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME13.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X48.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND07.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND12.ehp BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 156 Chapter 6 Embroidering TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND18.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND32X45.ehp Select [Load hoop] from the Settings menu. Select the folder and click "Open". BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 157: Embroidering
To display the name of the embroidering data Click here and the overall speed range increases by one level. Click here and the overall speed range decreases by one level. To display the status of the machine. Click "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 158 Press the button. Embroidering starts. Embroidery data appears in gray, indicating the embroidering status. Pause Click Canceling Press the button while pressing the button on the machine STOP operation panel. Click The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 159: Moving The Home Position
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 160: Step-Forward/Step-Back
Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode Click to stop embroidering. 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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 161: Setting Step-Forward/Back Distance Or Timing
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 162: Stepping Forward/Back
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 pattern. Click the icon and the needle moves to the start position of the next repeating pattern. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 163: Resuming Embroidering
The cross disappears. The embroidery status at the step forward/backward position of the stitches is displayed. Forward Backward Click It is ready to resume embroidering and "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. Press on the machine. START BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 164: Moving Embroidery Position
Movement is allowed only in the embroidering area (within the red frame). Embroidering area Select [Move Embroidery Position] from Operation menu or click The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 165: Centering Pattern
Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. The pattern is moved. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 166: Save
If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. Save As... Renames and saves the edited data as a new file. Select [Save as...] from File menu. Select the directory to save the new file. Enter a new file name. Click [Save]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 167 Chapter 6 Embroidering If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 168: Test
Chapter 6 Embroidering 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 169: Running Other Programs
Select [Embroidery Data Explorer independently] or [Embroidery Data Editor independently] from Tool menu. 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 170: Chapter 7 Operation Of Machine
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine...
Page 171: Operating Procedures
• Pressing the START switch starts embroidering. START * During embroidering, the speed is indicated in the display window. • After embroidering is finished, the hoop returns to the start point and the machine is placed in the stand-by state. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 172: Resetting Emergency Stop
3. Permission for Hoop Movement • When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press the check switch and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 173: Measures Against Thread Breakage
To stop the machine, turn the switch to the opposite side. 5. Press the START switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. START BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 174: Mending
Note) To cancel the mending end position, turn all the MENDING lamps are turned on (except for halted machine heads) . BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 175 Note) When the MENDING switch of the machine head whose lamp is on is pressed: • The MENDING lamp of the machine head goes off and mending is not excuted for the machine head. Stand by position A BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 176: Jog Embroidering
• The hoop can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished. Refer to "Automatic Hoop Feed" on Page 152 for details. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 177: Area Check
Embroidering area 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 personal computer. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 178: Jog Switches
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8. Jog Switches 8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop immediately after the embroidering mode becomes valid can be moved so that the start position can be set as required. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 179: Inching Mode During Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)
• If the hoop and material are deviated from each other during embroidering, correct it by using the jog switches. 4. Pressing the STOP switch resets the inching mode. STOP 5. Press the START switch restarts embroidering. START BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 180: Chapter 8 Creating Production Report
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Records and controls the machine operation. The production report can be created based on this data. Detailed information of produc- tion report allows efficient embroidering con- trol.
Page 181 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 195) Delete report file (s) Deletes the report file. ( page 204) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 182: Descriptions Of Screen
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Description of Screen Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Detailed Data Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Save as CSV Total Output About This Application Open report file Output Copy Print Help Status bar BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 183: Displaying Report
Click here to select the machine for total output information. Click here again to cancel the selection. Click [OK]. Specify the period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 195. Click [OK]. The report appears. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 184: Display Example Of Details
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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 185: Display Example Of Thread Breakage Information On Needle Bar
Needle bar with frequent thread Three needle bars that have thread breakage frequently, breakage occurrence (*) in the decreasing order of frequency The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 186: Display Example Of Thread Breakage Information In Pattern
The ordinal number of the stitch when a thread breakage occurred Speed range (*) Speed range that was effective when a thread breakage occurred The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 187: Display Example Of Output Information
Total of stop time during embroidering Reason for stoppage (*) 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 188 Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Details of reason for stoppage Suspended Frequency and total time stopped by the operator Stoppage due to Frequency and total time stopped by thread breakage thread breakage Error Frequency and total time stopped by errors BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 189: Display Example Of Total Output Information
Total of stop time during embroidering Reason for stoppage (*) 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 190: Setting Display Items
Items not included in the efficiency calculation for setting 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. General BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 191: Details
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 BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 192: Thread Breakage Information On Needle Bar
Needle bar no. where thread Needle number that has caused thread breakage breakage occurred No. of stitches until thread Number of stitches until thread breakage has breakage occurred Speed range Speed range when thread breakage has occurred BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 193: Output Information
Items for selection appear when [Reason for Stoppage] is clicked in the "Items to be diaplayed" column. The display shows for three cases: emergency button stop, thread breakage, and error stop. Frequency Number of stops Total time Total stop time Average time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 194: Total Output Information
The display shows for three cases: emergency button stop, thread breakage, and error stop. Frequency 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 195: Recess Time Setting
Click and select the applicable machine for calculation. 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 196 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". BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 197: Printing Production Report
Setting screen is displayed. The sample image is displayed. Set the margin. Set the printer. Set the paper direction. Set the paper size. Print Select [Print] from File menu or click Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 198: Copying Report Data
When selecting [Select All] 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. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 199: Deleting Report
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Deleting Report Deletes the record data for production report. Select [Delete report file(s)] from Settings menu. Set the period to be deleted. Click [OK]. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 200: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Chapter 9 Maintenance...
Page 201: Cleaning Rotary Hook
Remove dirt with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, clean with the detergent-soaked cloth, then wipe off the detergent with a cloth dampened with (hot) water. • Caution Never use benzene or thinner for cleaning the machine. 1. Cleaning Rotary Hook BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 202: Oiling
• Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained. 2-1 Head BES-960BC Supply oil to the needle bars (18 positions) once a day as shown on the left. BES-1260BC Supply oil to the needle bars (24 positions) once a day as shown on the left. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 203 (Note) • In lubrication, select needle bar 12 and remove the head cover to check the lubrication area. Be sure to wipe off excessive oil spilt at the lower part of the arm. Thread take-up bush Connecting rod Connecting rod head cover BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 204: Greasing
!0 behind the cover o at right. Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate r, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it not distorted. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 205 !2 ehind the cover !1 at right. Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it not distorted. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 206 • When attaching the presser foot guide plate r, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it not distorted. For more information, refer to the illustra- tion in step 6 on page 209. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 207 • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it not distorted. For more information, refer to the illustra- tion in step 6 on page 209. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 208: Feed Guide Section
4. Grease the X-feed linear guides (3 positions), the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left), and the linear guide inside the No. 3 bed. Slide the guide to spread grease entirely. 5. After greasing, assemble in the reverse order. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 209 Chapter 9 Maintenance BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 210: Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment...
Page 211: Adjusting Needle Bar Height
Maintenance and inspection of the machine sulting in bodily injuries. should be conducted only by trained engineers. • Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height 10.8mm Tighten the screw u so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 212 Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper does not hit the needle bar guide rail i at this time. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 213 Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge Cutting section 10.8mm Cutting section Tighten the screw u so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 214 Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper u does not hit the needle bar guide rail !0 at this time. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 215: Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook
3. When mounting, press it inward until it stops. Note) After replacing rotary hooks, refer to "4. Ad- justment of Timing Between Needle and Ro- tary Hook (Page 222)" and adjust the timing. Cutting section BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 216: Adjustment Of Clearance Between Needle And Rotary Hook
0.3 ~ 0.5 mm, adjust again as described in step r until the clearance between the needle bar No. 1 or No. 9 (No. 12 for BES-1260BC) and the rotary hook's point becomes within 0.3 ~ 0.5 mm.
Page 217: Adjustment Of Timing Between Needle And Rotary Hook
• STEP FWD For rotating the rotary hook little by little in the counterclockwise direction Make this adjustment for each machine head so that the needle and the rotary hook's point can fit with each other. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 218 (at 100˚ of the scale) and press the STOP switch. "STEP" disappears from the display, and the machine enters the standby state. STOP The adjustment of the rotary hook is completed and the timing is stored. The rotary hook returns to the stop position accordingly. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 219: Adjustment Of Presser Foot Height
3. 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 bottom dead center (where the pulley indication mark " " and the cover indication mark " " are aligned). BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 220: Adjustment Of Thread Trimmer
B q and C w. 4. Tighten the two bolts e until the triangle part of the movable knife r is projected by 1 mm from the fixed knife t. Triangle part of movable knife BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 221 "STOP" stops blinking and disappears. 6. Turn the power switch off once, then on again. Check that the clearance between the movable knife r and the fixed knife t is 1 mm. 7. When adjusting again, follow the step 2 and after. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 222: Chapter 11 List Of Error Codes
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes...
Page 223: Chapter 11 List Of Error Codes
Hoop overhang (+X, -Y) E-2A Hoop overhang (+Y, -Y) E-2B Hoop overhang (+X, +Y, -Y) E-2C Hoop overhang (-X, -Y) E-2D Hoop overhang (+X, -X, -Y) E-2E Hoop overhang (-X, +Y, -Y) E-2F Hoop overhang (+X, -X, +Y, -Y) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 224: Chapter 11 List Of Error Codes
Lower shaft motor overcurrent error PC board is faulty. Turn the power off, and check the thread trimming E-B9 Thread trimming motor zero point error mechanism. Press . If the same error occurs STOP again, the thread trimming mechanism is faulty. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 225: Chapter 11 List Of Error Codes
Check that the fan at the right rear of the control box is not tangled with a harness, etc. before turning the power on again. If the same error occurs again, the fan or the power PC board is faulty. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 226: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
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 distribu- tor for corrective actions.
Page 227: Mechanical Section
Not embroidered properly • Is the material edge caught in the machine? (Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating correctly?) • Is the material stretched properly? • Is thread tension proper? Does the lower thread come out smoothly? BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 228 • Is the presser foot lifted at a retract position when the power is turned on? Lower the presser foot for the six machine heads using the lever. Stitches cannot be made. • Is the needle attached properly? • Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct? BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 229: Electrical Section
An error is indicated on the • Refer to the error code list for troubleshooting. operation panel, and no operation If the error persists, contact your distributor. is possible. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 230: Personal Computer Section
(editor, explorer, or production report). Colors set for a design and • The number of colors is set to 256. Increase the number to threads are not available. 65000 or more on the control panel screen. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
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Page 232 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment...
Page 233: Attaching Bobbin Winder
6. Insert the bobbin winder harness ! 0 in the 2P (No. 6) connector on the rear side of the control box. Note) Be careful not to allow the bobbin winder harness to come into contact with the hoop in motion. 7. Mount the side cover LB w using four screws q. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 234 • If the circuit protector o functions, the bob- bin winder motor does not rotate. Leave it for a while for cooling. Then press the cir- cuit protector o . (The thread does not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BES-960BC BES-1260BC...
Page 235: Tape Reader
2. Tighten two sc rews to s ecure t he connector. The following paper tape readers can be used for BES-960BC and BES-1260BC. Never use other types than the above. Doing so will result in machine trouble. Interface...
Page 236 (assembly) • When the above paper tape reader GNT27 is optionally purchased from Brother, the GNT27RS cable assembly (S1764-001) is included as a set. • The switches of the above paper tape reader have been set upon shipment. BES-960BC BES-1260BC...

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Brother BES-1260BC Instruction Manual

Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures

Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data

Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data

Chapter 6 Embroidering

Chapter 7 Operation of Machine

Chapter 8 Creating Production Report

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment

Chapter 11 List of Error Codes

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

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