3586 -2/02 Instruction Manual This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 2721352 296-12-18 937/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 01.06...
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Safety Safety Directives This machine was built in accordance with the European regulations stated in the Conformity and Manufacturer’s Declaration. In addition to this Instruction Manual, also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other regulations and legal requirements - also those of the country in which the machine will be operated - and all valid environmental protection regulations! Applicable local regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory organizations are to be strictly adhered to!
Safety Safety symbols Danger! Points to be observed! Danger of injury to operating and specialist personnel! Caution Do not operate without finger guard and safety devices. Before threading, changing bobbin and needle, cleaning etc. switch off main switch. 1.04 Important points for the user This Instruction Manual is a component part of the machine and must be available to the operating personnel at all times.
Safety Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for the preparation, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as taking care of problems arising in the sewing area. The operating personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must: always observe the Notes on Safety in the Instruction Manual! never use any working methods which could reduce the level of safety in using the machine!
Safety Danger A working area of 1 meter is to be kept free both in front of and behind the machine while it is in operation, so that it is always easily accessible. Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! Never leave objects on the table while adjusting the machine settings! Objects can become trapped or be slung away!
Register 02 Contents ................Chapter - Page Proper use ....................2 - 1 Specifications ................... 3 - 1 Disposal of the machine ................4 - 1 Transport, packaging and storage ..............5 - 1 Transport to the customer’s premises ............... 5 - 1 Transport within the customer’s premises ..............
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 3586-2/02 is a mechanised sewing unit for sewing darts and pleats with or without basting stitch. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate! The manufacturer cannot be...
Disposal of machine Disposal of machine The proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. The materials used in the machines are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. The machine is to be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection regulations.
Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer's premises All machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer's premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer's premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position.
Explanation of the symbols Explanation of the symbols In this Instruction Manual, tasks to be carried out and important information are drawn to your attention by symbols. The symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Servicing, repairing, adjustment, maintenance (only to be carried out by specialist personnel) 6 - 1...
Control elements Control elements On/off switch By turning switch 1 the machine’s power supply is switched on or off. Fig. 7 - 01 Disk drive Disk drive 1 can be used to read in sewing programs and operating software. Fig. 7 - 02 7 - 1...
Control elements Graphics control panel The graphics control panel 1 consists of the display screen and 2 key zones. Clear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enter Fig. 7 - 03 Display .03.01 In its basic condition the displays on the screen are divided into 3 part sections: Status bar The status bar is in the upper section of the display.
Control elements Operational mode keys .03.02 By pressing the corresponding key, two different modes of operation can be selected. The selected mode of operation is indicated by a diode. SEWING mode INPUT mode Function keys .03.03 Arrow keys (right/left) - To move to another menu page - To position the cursor when entering several values in one line - To select the next program within a sequence program Plus/Minus keys...
Control elements Bundle clamp switch (optional) The bundle clamp can be opened or closed with switch 1. The bundle clamp is not part of the standard equipment of the machine. Fig. 7 - 04 7 - 4...
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be installed and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations must be observed! Installation The site where the machine is installed must be provided with power connections (see Chapter 3, Specifications). It must be ensured that the standing surface of the machine site is firm and horizontal, and that sufficient lighting is provided for.
Installation and commissioning Assembling and fitting the reel stand .01.02 Assemble the reel stand as shown in Fig. 8-02. Fig. 8 - 02 Fitting the bundle clamp (optional) .01.03 Fig. 8 - 03 Insert bundle clamp with square bar 1 into the guide unit 2. Tighten screws 3.
Installation and commissioning Commissioning Clean the entire machine thoroughly and check the electrical leads and pneumatic connection lines for any damage. Check whether the machine can be operated with the available mains connection (see Chapter 3 Specifications). If there are any irregularities, do not operate the machine under any circumstances! Have specialists connect the machine to the mains.
Preparation Preparation All regulations and instructions in this Instruction Manual are to be observed! Special attention is to be paid to the safety regulations! All preparation work is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Before all preparation work, the machine is to be separated from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains or switching off the On/Off switch! Inserting the needle...
Preparation Threading the needle thread /adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 Switch on the machine, see Chapter 8.03 Switching the machine on/off. Select SEWING mode. Select Threading aid function (number key 5). The pressure bar moves out of the needle area, the sewing foot is lowered and the sewing start is locked.
Preparation Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 - 03 Place the empty bobbin 1 onto the bobbin winder spindle 2. Thread the thread in accordance with Fig. 09-03 and wind it a few times around bobbin 1 in an anti-clockwise direction.
Preparation Changing the bobbin / adjusting the bobbin thread tension 50-009 Fig. 9 - 04 Switch on the machine, see Chapter 8.03 Switching the machine on/off. Select SEWING mode. Select Threading aid function (number key 5). The pressure bar moves out of the needle area, the sewing foot is lowered and the sewing start is locked.
Preparation Adjusting the height of the sewing foot The sewing foot height is adjusted correctly when the sewing foot is positioned (suspended) slightly above the workpiece. Loosen counter screw 1 and adjust the presser foot 3 to the material thickness by turning milled screw 2.
Preparation Selecting a seam program Switch on the machine and select INPUT mode. Depending on the setting and configuration of the machine, in particular the status bar may differ from the following example. 50.5 5000 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Program number selection (number key 1) or Sequence number selection (number key 2) function, select the required menu.
Sewing Sewing In the SEWING mode functions are available for production and production preparation. By pressing the corresponding key on the graphics control panel, the operational mode can be selected. Before production begins, following work steps must be carried out: Prepare the machine, see Chapter 9 Preparation.
Sewing Automatic Program Start In the case of an automatic program start, the program sequence begins as soon as the loading table with the workpiece is moved forward. Starting position of the machine 20.5 BOBBIN 0 / 10000 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Explanation of the symbols in the pictogram bar: Automatic program start (number key 1)
Sewing Manual Program Start In the case of a manual program start, the program sequence is started by selecting the Start Start Start Start Start function on the graphics control panel after the loading table has been moved forward. Starting position of the machine 20.5 BOBBIN 0 / 10000 Clear...
Sewing Machine running 20.5 5000 BOBBIN 2500 / 10000 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Explanation of the symbols in the pictogram bar: Stop (number key 1) Direct function to stop the entire program sequence (see Chapter 10.06 Program interruption) ) ) ) ) Depth correction dependent on the material (number keys 6 –...
Sewing Automatic switching to next sequence The separate programs of the sequence are processed automatically after each other. The program number displayed on a dark background shows which part must be inserted next. Manual switching to next sequence The current program of a sequence is processed until another program is selected from the sequence.
Input Input This chapter lists and describes the functions in the INPUT mode. This operational mode includes the functions for program management, language selection, machine setting and configuration, as well as for service and adjustment work. However this chapter does not describe how to create a seam program.
Input Summary of the functions in the input menu INPUT mode Input menu 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1 - DIRECTORY 1 - DIRECTORY OF MEMORY 2 - DIRECTORY OF DISK 2 - READ/WRITE PROGRAM 1 - READ ONE PROGRAM FROM DISK 2 - READ ALL PROGRAMS FROM DISK 3 - WRITE ONE PROGRAM ON DISK 4 - WRITE ALL PROGRAMS ON DISK...
Input Selecting functions from the menu An example is designed to show how to move about within menu levels. Contrast setting of display: By pressing the corresponding key, select INPUT mode (LED in key lights up) 50.5 5000 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select input menu function (press number key 0) 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT...
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Input Enter Confirm code input with Enter. Select the CONTRAST SETTING OF DISPLAY function (number key 3) CONTRAST SETTING ADJUST WITH +, - KEYS Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The contrast setting is changed immediately when the key is pressed and does not have to be confirmed with Enter.
Input Functions in the INPUT mode Initial state in the INPUT mode 50.5 5000 Clear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enter Explanation of the functions: Program number selection (number key 1) This function is for the selection of the desired program number. Sequence program number selection (number key 2) With this function it is possible to select the sequence program number, the method of moving the sequence forward and the sequence.
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Input STITCH CONDENSING SEAM END With this function the stitch length and number of condensed stitches at the send of the seam can be entered. ANGLE SEAM END With this function the number of stitches and angle at the seam end can be entered. BASTING STITCH With this function the stitch length and number of stitches at the beginning and end of the seam can be entered.
Input MAX: DEPTH CORRECTION With this function the value for the maximum depth correction can be entered. The indi- vidual intermediate values are calculated automatically. Input menu (number key 0) This function opens a menu for selecting various functions from other menu levels 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ..
Input READ ONE PROGRAM FROM DISK A selected program is read from a disk into the machine memory. READ ALL PROGRAMS FROM DISK All the programs on a disk are read into the machine memory. WRITE ONE PROGRAM ON DISK A selected program is written from the machine memory onto a disk.
Input COUNTER This function opens a menu for customizing the counters: 1 - RESET PIECE COUNTER 2 - THREAD MONITOR ..3 - NUMBER OF SLOW START - STITCHES 2 STITCHES 4 - CARRIAGE START (NIS) 90° 5 - START FOR THREAD TRIMMING 200°...
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Input SWITCH FUNCTIONS This function opens a menu for switching machine functions on or off. 1 - THREAD MONITOR ..2 - LANGUAGE SELECTION ..3 - LOCK/RELEASE FUNCTIONS 4 - OTHER FUNCTIONS ..Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 THREAD MONITOR This function opens a menu for selecting thread monitors: 1 - NEEDLE THREAD MONITOR...
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Input OTHER FUNCTIONS This function opens a menu for switching the other functions on or off. 1 - MOVE TAKE OVER 2 - THREADING POSITION Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MOVE TAKE OVER When this function is switched on, the material take over is moved automatically by a certain amount during the sewing cycle.
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Input SERVICE This functions opens a menu for selecting the service functions: 1 - SEWING DRIVE FUNCTIONS ..2 - STEPPING MOTOR FUNCTIONS ..3 - DISPLAY INPUTS/OUTPUTS 4 - ADJUST ZERO POINT ..5 - ADJUSTMENTS READ/WRITE ..Clear 6 - OTHER FUNCTIONS ..
Input STEPPING MOTOR 2 (Y) This function moves stepping motor 2 (Y - axis). STEPPING MOTOR 3 (D) This function moves stepping motor 2 (depth). DISPLAY INPUTS/OUTPUTS After this function has been selected, the states of inputs and outputs are displayed: 1 Input actuated / output switched Input not actuated / output not switched...
Input ADJUSTMENTS READ/WRITE After this function has been called up, a menu is opened for entering or copying machine data: 1 - READ MACHINE DATA FROM DISK 2 - WRITE MACHINE DATA TO DISK 3 - READ CONF./ZERO POINTS FROM DISK 4 - WRITE CONF./ZERO POINTS TO DISK Clear Enter...
Input CONTRAST SETTING OF DISPLAY Under no circumstances may the display be adjusted to such an extent, that it is no longer possible to read the display. With this function the contrast setting of the display can be altered. CHANGE CODE NUMBER After a cold start, this number is 3586.
Input Input of seam programs Seam programs can be created or modified with the graphics control panel, using the Create/Modify program function. After the function has been selected, the seam type and corresponding program number can be selected. The selection of the seam type depends on the additional seam requirements: DART 1 DART 2 PLEAT 1...
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Input DART 1 With this function the corresponding seam type can be programmed. Program numbers 100 - 199 are allocated to the seam type "Dart 1" 1: 10.0 2: 100 3: +0 4: 0 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Number key 1 Press this number key to enter the value for dart depth.
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Input DART 2 With this function the corresponding seam type can be programmed. Program numbers 200 - 299 are allocated to the seam type "Dart 2" 1: 10.0 2: 100 5: +0 3: 10.0 4: 50 6: +0 7: 0 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...
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Input PLEAT 1 With this function the corresponding seam type can be programmed. Program numbers 300 - 399 are allocated to the seam type "Pleat 1". 1: 10.0 2: 40 4: +0 3: 20.0 5: 0 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Number key 1 Press this number key to enter the value for pleat depth.
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Input The depth of the basting stitch corresponds to the depth of the pleat at the hip. The beginning, end and type of basting stitch can be defined with the following functions. Number key 1 After pressing this key, the value for the basting stitch start can be entered. Number key 2 After pressing this key, the value for the basting stitch end can be entered.
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Input Number key 6 / number key 7 Press this number key to enter the value for curve. Number key 9 Press this key to enter the value for shifting the starting point. Starttack / stitch condensing seam start (number key 8) With this function it is possible to define the type of seam starttack.
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Input BASTING STITCH With this function the corresponding seam type can be programmed. Program numbers 500 - 599 are allocated to the seam type "Basting stitch" 1: 10.0 2: 100 3: 0 Clear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enter Number key 1 Press this number key to enter the value for basting stitch depth.
Input Examples for entering seam programs Straight dart .07.01 Dart length = 105 mm Waist length = 57 mm To create a seam pattern, seam type "Dart 2" must be used. From the program group stipulated for this seam type (200 - 299), program number 222 should be selected for the seam program.
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Input 1: 10.0 2: 100 5: +0 3: 10.0 4: 50 6: +0 7: 0 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press number key 1. Enter dart depth (value 1). Enter Press Enter. A move is made to the input of the dart length (value 2). Enter dart length.
Input Select SEWING mode, to end the seam program input. The values are checked and the seam pattern calculated. If errors are detected, these are displayed with a relevant error message. SPULE 0 / 10000 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Curved pleat .07.02 Pleat length = 99 mm...
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Input 1: 20.0 2: 50 6: +0 3: 20.0 4: 40 7: +0 5: 10.0 9: 0 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the left arrow key move to stitch length input. Enter the stitch length. Enter Press Enter.
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Input Press Enter. Enter A move is made to the point for entering the pleat depth at end (value 5). Enter pleat depth at end value. Press enter twice. Enter The input is changed. (Value 9 remains unchanged). Press number key 8 until the symbol for Stitch condensing seam start appears on the display.
Input CREATE/MODIFY FREE PROGRAMS With the Create modify free programs function seam programs can be processed directly on the machine using the graphics control panel. A newly created or modified seam program must be carried out step by step on the machine first, to avoid any collisions! Program structure .08.01...
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Input Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select the create/modify free program function (number key 6). The operational mode changes automatically from INPUT to SEWING. Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Explanation of the symbols in the pictogram bar: Create / modify free program A symbol displayed on a dark background indicates that you are in free programming.
Input Move through the sequence step by step until the material take over takes over the workpiece. If necessary modify, e.g. reduce the insertion depth. Withdraw loading table. Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Move through the sequence until reaching the initial state for free programming. As soon as the initial state has been reached, a change is made from the SEWING mode back into the INPUT mode, and the appropriate symbols appear on the display of the graphics control panel (initial state free programming).
Input Summary of the functions in the initial state (free programming) .08.04 NPUT mode Create/modify free program Sequence as described in Chapter 11.08.02 Entering free programming Step - by - step forwards Step - by - step backwards Sewing foot up / down Block functions 1 - MARK START OF BLOCK 2 - MARK END OF BLOCK...
Input Explanation of the functions in the initial state (free programming) .08.05 X: 2500 Y: 0 1 : PROGRAM NUMBER # 500 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step - by step forwards (Number key 1) This functions allows you to trace the seam pattern step by step in a forward direction until the end of the program;...
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Input 1 - SCALE UP FACTOR FOR X - AXIS: 1.00 2 - SCALE UP FACTOR FOR Y - AXIS 1.00 3 - ROTATION ANGLE 0° 4 - MIRROR Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SCALE UP FACTOR FOR X - AXIS This function is used to enlarge a block.
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Input Reference point for coordinates (number key 6) With this function the coordinates in the display are set at 0, so that a new reference point is created. Delete (number key 8) This function deletes the current section. Modify (number key 9) After selecting this function, the current section can be modified.
Input Summary of the Insert functions .08.06 The Activated Insert function can only be selected in the initial state of free programming after the program header has been traced (see Chapter 11.08.04 Summary of the functions in the initial state (free programming) ) ) ) ) . Activate Insert Insert block Insert line...
Input Explanation of the insert functions .08.07 X: 0 Y: 0 5 : START POINT Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Block (number key 1) A marked block is inserted from the current position forwards. Line (number key 2) A straight line is a direct connection between two points.
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Input STITCH LENGTH A stitch length is defined for a certain seam sector. STITCH WIDTH With this function the carriage drive carries out a zigzag movement on a base line. The stitch length specifies the movement along the base line from one penetration to the next and has to be selected accordingly.
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Input INTERMITTENT FEED It is possible to enter a sector, where the carriage feed is intermittent. REDUCED SPEED It is possible to enter a sector, where sewing takes place at a reduced speed. The reduced speed value is selected on the machine, see Chapter 11.05 Functions in the INPUT mode.
Input An example for entering a free program .08.08 Seam end Curve end Seam beginning Curve beginning Curve point Switch on the machine and select INPUT mode. 50.5 5000 Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select Program number selection function (number key 1). PROGRAM NUMBER: Clear (PERMISSIBLE 0 - 599)
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Input Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select Create/modify free program function (number key 6). The operational mode changes automatically from INPUT to SEWING. Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Insert seam sample, push loading table forwards and select Step - by step forwards function (number key 2) to apply pressure to the loading table.
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Input X: 0 Y: 0 5 : START POINT Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select Modify function (number key 9) to insert the start point. With number keys 1 - 4 move to the start point and check this with the needle. Enter Conclude insert with Enter.
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Input Select STANDARD STITCH LENGTH function. STANDARD STITCH LENGTH 3.00 MM (PERMISSIBLE 1.00 - 3.00 MM) Clear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enter Enter value for the standard stitch length (e.g. 2.50 mm) using the number keys. Enter Confirm input with Enter.
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Input Switch off Insert function (number key 0) to move into initial state. X: 600 Y: 0 9 : LINE Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select Insert function (number key 0) X: 600 Y: 0 9 : LINE Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...
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Input X: 873 Y: 126 12 : CURVE POINT CURVE POINT ( X : 873 Y : 126 ) Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the number keys 1 - 4 move to the curve end point. Enter Press Enter to confirm input.
Input Go through a newly created or modified seam program step by step on the machine first, to avoid any collisions! Installing operating programs The booting of the software and firmware is menu-driven. When required the software triggers off the booting of the firmware. Disks required: - KL3586BOOT1 (machine software) - KL3586BOOT2 (firmware, ramp)
Input Press Enter to save the configuration data and continue the booting procedure (e.g. for a Enter software update). Press any other key on the control panel to delete the configuration data (e.g. when replacing a BS3). BOOTPROGRAM running... PLEASE WAIT Clear - COPYING KL3586.EXE Enter...
Register 07 Contents ................Chapter - Page Care and maintenance ................... 12 - 1 Cleaning the machine ....................12 - 1 Cleaning the hook compartment ................12 - 2 Cleaning the fan air filter ..................12 - 3 Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter/lubricator ............12 - 3 Checking/adjusting the air pressure .................
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Clean the entire machine ................once a week Clean the hook compartment .............. several times a day Clean the needle area ................. several times a day Clean the fan air filter ..................as required Clean air filter of air filter/lubricator ..............
Care and maintenance Cleaning the hook compartment 50-009 Fig. 12 - 01 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury if the machine suddenly starts running! Open hook compartment cover 1. Clean the hook and hook compartment daily, more often if in continuous use. 12 - 2...
Care and maintenance Cleaning the fan air filter Remove cover 1. Remove the filter unit and blast clean with compressed air. Insert the clean filter unit and replace cover 1. Fig. 12 - 02 Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter/lubricator Switch the machine off! Disconnect the air hose at the air-filter/lubricator.
Care and maintenance Checking/adjusting the air pressure Before operating the machine, always check the air pressure on gauge1. Gauge 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. If necessary adjust to this reading. To do so, pull knob 2 upwards and turn it so that the gauge shows a pressure of 6 bar.
The oil tank 4 is not used as an oil level indicator, but only for filling tank 2. Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 10.0 mm /s at 40°C and a density of 0.847 g/cm at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 105. 12 - 5...
Care and maintenance Lubricating the feed guide units Fig. 12 - 06 Switch off the machine and take measures to prevent it being switched on again! Only use Isoflex Topas L32 high-performance grease, part no. 280-1-120 210. Unscrew the cover of the X-feed. With the appropriate lubricating nipple, , , , , using a grease gun, lubricate the guide units every 6 months for single shift operation, and once a month for double shift operation.
Adjustment Adjustment On the PFAFF 3586-2/02 do not use a screw clamp on the needle bar! The special coating of the needle bar could be damaged. Notes on adjusting All adjustments in these adjustment instructions are based on a completely installed machine and must only be carried out by appropriately trained specialists.
Adjustment Tilting the sewing head Turn off the compressed air! Switch off the machine and take measures to prevent it being switched on again! Fig. 13 - 01 Slide pressure bar 1 to the left and tilt down. Tilt back material take-over unit 2 (screws 3, two screws in total). Slide cover plate 4 (screws 5) to the left.
Adjustment Adjustment aids With the help of adjustment gauge 1 (part no. 95-752 474-05) the needle bar can be fixed in the needle rise position (needle bar position 1.8 mm below b.d.c.) Fig. 13 - 02 Turn the balance wheel until the needle bar is approximately in the required position. Fit adjustment gauge 1 as shown in Fig.
Adjustment Adjusting the sewing head Basic position of the machine drive .06.01 This adjustment is only required if toothed belt 2 has been removed. Requirement When the needle bar is positioned 1.8 mm past b.d.c., the markings 3 and 4 should be in alignment.
Adjustment Needle in needle hole centre .06.02 Requirement The needle should enter exactly in the centre of the needle hole. 50-025 Fig. 13 - 04 Position the needle directly above the needle hole. Loosen screws 1, 2 and 3. Adjust needle bar frame 4 according to the requirement. Tighten screw 2 and slightly tighten screw 3.
Adjustment Hook shaft bearing and toothed belt tension .06.03 Requirement 1. The front edge of the hook shaft 6 must be at a distance of 14.5 mm to the needle center. At the same time, the slot in the hook shaft bearing 1 (see arrow) must be paral- lel to the bedplate and pointing opposite to the direction of sewing.
Adjustment Hook lubrication .06.04 Requirement 1. The centrifugal disk 1 must be positioned 1.5 mm in front of the oil ring 3. 2. When the machine is running at full speed, after approx. 10 seconds a mark should be made by a fine stripe of oil on the strip of paper placed over the needle plate cutout. Fig.
Adjustment Needle rise, hook-to-needle clearance, needle height and bobbin case .06.05 position finger Requirement With the needle at 1.8 mm after BDC, 1. the hook point 6 must point to the middle of the needle and be at a distance of 0.05 mm - 0.1 mm to the clearance cut of the needle, and 2.
Adjustment Thread check spring and slack thread regulator .06.06 Requirement 1. The motion of the thread check spring must be completed when the needle point enters the material (spring stroke approx. 7 mm). 2. When the thread loop is at its largest when going around the hook, the thread check sp- ring must have moved by approx.
Adjustment Bobbin winder .06.07 Requirement 1. With the bobbin winder on, the drive wheel 1 must engage reliably. 2. With the bobbin winder off, the friction wheel 5 must not be driven by the drive wheel 1. 3. The bobbin winder must turn off automatically when the thread level is approx. 1 mm from the edge of the bobbin.
Adjustment Adjusting the thread trimming device Preliminary adjustment of the control cam .07.01 Requirement When the needle bar is at its t.d.c., the surface 1 1 1 1 1 of the control cam should be parallel to the bed-plate. Fig. 13 - 10 Adjust control cam 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement.
Adjustment Adjusting the roller lever .07.02 Requirement 1. When cylinder 3 is fully extended, the roller of roller lever 4 should be 0.1 mm away from the highest point of control cam 5. 2. Cylinder 3 should be parallel to the front edge of the bed-plate. 50-65a Fig.
Adjustment Lateral adjustment of the thread catcher .07.03 Requirement 1. The tip of thread catcher 5 should point exactly towards the centre of the needle. 2. The thread catcher 5 should be horizontal and not touch anything when it moves. Fig.
Adjustment Knife position .07.04 Requirement 1. There must be a distance of 4 mm between the cutting edge of the knife and the needle. 2. The right edge of the knife 1 must not extend beyond the right edge of the thread catcher (see arrow).
Adjustment Front point of reversal of the thread catcher .07.05 Requirement When the thread catcher 5 is at its front point of reversal, the rear edge of the thread catcher cutout must be positioned 1 mm before the bobbin case position finger 6. Fig.
Adjustment Manual trimming check .07.06 Requirement Two threads must be cut perfectly both left and right in the cutout of thread catcher 1 1 1 1 1 . Fig. 13 - 15 Move thread catcher 1 by hand to its front point of reversal. Double the thread and insert into catcher cutout.
Adjustment Readjusting the control cam .07.07 Requirement When the end of the thread flange 3 is 2 mm behind the centre of the catch of the bobbin case position finger 4, there should also be a 2 mm distance between the tip of thread catcher 6 and the centre of the catch.
Adjustment Adjusting the feed mechanisms Aligning the fabric pressure bar .08.01 Requirement 1. The fabric should be held evenly along the entire length of the pressure bar 1. 2. When the pressure bar 1 is in its basic position (right end position) there should be a distance of 0.5 mm between the guide roller 5 and the pressure bar.
Adjustment Aligning the drive unit of the X-axis .08.02 Requirement The bottom edge of the guide rail 3 should be parallel at a distance of 64 mm below the table top (without cover plate). Fig. 13 - 18 Align drive unit 1 (Screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 13 - 19...
Adjustment Tensioning the belt on the drive unit of the X-axis .08.03 Requirement The belt tension should be 200 Nm and tested with measuring device 2. 75-016a Fig. 13 - 19 Adjust tensioning roller 1 (counter nut, accessible from rear) in accordance with the requirement.
Adjustment Stop on drive unit of the Y-axis .08.04 Requirement Pressure bar 3 must not touch the sewing foot 4. 50-037a 74-015 Fig. 13 - 20 Adjust stop 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 13 - 21...
Adjustment Tooth flank play on the drive unit of the Y-axis .08.05 Requirement When the machine is switched on, no play should be felt in the drive unit of the Y-axis Fig. 13 - 21 Move motor 1 (screws 2, , , , , four screws in total) towards the machine case in accordance with the requirement.
Adjustment Zero points of the drive units of the X and Y axes .08.06 Requirement 1. The guide rollers of the Y-drive unit and the piston rod of the X-drive unit must be positioned in the corresponding openings of the adjustment gauge 2. 2.
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Adjustment Place adjustment gauge 2 on the cover plate. Move the stepping motors according to the requirements (number keys 1,2 and 9,0) and take over the setting with Enter. Enter If necessary adjust guide roller bracket 3 (screws 4) according to requirement 1. Insert disk (KONF.) and save the new zero point setting, see Chapter 11.05 Functions in the Input mode under SERVICE, KONF./WRITE ZERO POINTS TO DISK.
Adjustment Zero point of the material take-over unit .08.07 Requirement The lowered needle strip 1 should be parallel to the pressure bar 2 at a distance of 3 mm..3 mm 50-055a Fig. 13 - 23 Switch on the machine.
Adjustment Needle height of the material take-over unit .08.08 Requirement When the needle strip is lowered, all needles 1 should be positioned 0,5 mm above the cover plate. 50-039 Fig. 13 - 24 Switch on the machine. 0 5 3 Select the INPUTS/OUTPUTS function on the graphics control panel.
Adjustment Adjusting the loading table .08.09 Requirement When the loading table 3 has been inserted, it should be positioned in the centre of the cutout of the material take-over unit 4, and parallel to the material take-over unit 4 and the cover plate.
Adjustment Adjusting the needle position .08.10 Requirement The needle should be positioned at t.d.c. Switch on the machine. Select the ADJUST ZERO POINTS function on the graphics control panel. Select the NEEDLE POSITION function. TURN NEEDLE TO TOP CONFIRM WITH ENTER KEY Clear Enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...
Adjustment Adjusting the presser foot .08.12 Requirement 1. When presser foot 1 is lowered, the presser foot shoe should be 1.5 mm above and parallel to the table top. 2. Needle 4 should be located in the centre of the cutout of presser foot 1. 74-025 74-024 Fig.
Control unit Control unit Basic setting / Diagnosis / Pin assignment Power unit A30 .01.01 Voltage Fuse 230 V AC (mains) ...... F6 (6.3 A T) ........- 5 V DC (processor) ....F1 (2 A T) ........... H1 18 V DC (control panel) .... F2 (500 mA T) ........H5 24 V DC (I/O) ......
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Control unit X 2 (BS3) Signal Signal 1 ..... GND 5 V 4 ......5 V 2 ..... GND 5 V 5 ......5 V 3 ..... GND 5 V 6 ......5 V 7 ...... 18 V AC 8 ...... 18 V AC 9 .....POWERF 10 .....
Control unit Sewing drive A22 .01.03 Before leaving the factory the sewing drive controller is equipped with the necessary operating software. This software may only be replaced by appropriately trained personnel. The LED ”Power on” shows that the unit is ready for operation. Diagnosis functions and fuses are not available.
Control unit List of parameters - Sewing drive .01.04 Parameter Denomination Range Default min. max. (Quick) 3586 (606)OD minimum speed (in 10 min (20) (607)OE maximum speed (in 100 min (15) (609)10 positioning speed (in 10 min (20) (718)07 rest brake power (722)11 positive ramp (in ms (45)
Control unit Stepping motor drive A40 .01.05 The stepping motor controller has the following initial setting: Motor 1: 3.5 A, SIN 8 Motor 2: 4 A, SIN 8 Motor 3: 2 A, semi-cut Current reduction 50 %, with coupling of motor 1 and motor 2 These settings are loaded.
Control unit X2, X3, X4 (Drive motor 1 to 3) Signal Signal 1 ....... Pulse + 9 ....... Pulse - 2 ....Direction + 10 ....Direction - 3G ....ate/Enable + 11 ....Gate/Enable - 4 ....Current control + 12 ....
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Control unit X400 (Inputs) Signal Signal Signal 3 ....IN1 21 ..... GND 39 ..... 24 V 4 ....IN2 22 ..... GND 40 ..... 24 V 5 ....IN3 23 ..... GND 41 ..... 24 V 6 ....IN4 24 .....
Control unit Error description If an error occurs on the machine, the current operation is interrupted and an error message sent out. Depending on the gravity of the displayed error, an error-free operation can be achieved by adjusting, checking, different handling etc. If necessary, individual components must be replaced.
Control unit Sewing drive error .02.02 If an error occurs during an operation with the sewing motor, the operation is interrupted and an error message is displayed. The error message is generated by the motor controller and appears on the display of the control panel;...
Control unit Errors – Stepping motor drive .02.03 If problems occur with the stepping motor drive during the operation, an error might have occurred in the stepping motor controller. The error message is indicated by LEDs on the stepping motor controller. Meaning H9 (red) Temperature too high in end phase...
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Control unit Additional problems Problem Cause Correction no LED are lit - supply voltage missing check supply voltage - supply voltage incorrect connect properly LED motor ready (H1, H2, H3) is not lit - signal input Enable not active set input to active motor is not rotating - signal input current controller active set input to inactive...
Control unit Error during stitch generation .02.04 If an error occurs during the calculation of the stitch data, operation is interrupted and an error message displayed. The error message appears in clear text and if necessary with a number in brackets. This number indicates the section, where the error has occurred. Additionally errors may occur which have not been assigned a special text.
Control unit Tables Tables for lock/release functions .03.01 Code Function number Program number selection Sequence program number selection Modify selected program Create program DART 1 DART 2 PLEAT 1 PLEAT 2 FREE PROGRAM Create/modify free program Seam parameter STARTTACK STITCH CONDENSING SEAM START ENDTACK STITCH CONDENSING SEAM END ANGLE SEAM END...
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Control unit Code Function number Input menu PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY DIRECTORY OF MEMORY DIRECTORY OF DISK READ/WRITE PROGRAM READ ONE PROGRAM FROM DISK READ ALL PROGRAMS FROM DISK WRITE ONE PROGRAM TO DISK WRITE ALL PROGRAMS TO DISK DELETE PROGRAMS DELETE ONE PROGRAM IN MEMORY DELETE ALL PROGRAMS IN MEMORY DELETE ONE PROGRAM ON DISK...
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Control unit Code Function number TIMES AIR BLAST TIME SERVICE SEWING DRIVE FUNCTIONS TURN SEWING MOTOR THREAD TRIMMING PROCEDURE CUTTING SPEED – PRESELECT STEPPING MOTOR FUNCTIONS STEPPING MOTOR 1 STEPPING MOTOR 2 STEPPING MOTOR 3 DISPLAY INPUTS/OUTPUTS ADJUST ZERO POINT CARRIAGE POSITION DEPTH NEEDLE POSITION...
Control unit Machine data table (MDAT) .03.02 The following input functions are stored: Program selection: Program type (0 = standard/ 1 – sequence programs) Program number Sequence program number Index of active program (for sequences) Index of next program (for sequences) Array of program sequences Type of change to next sequence Seam parameter:...
Control unit Table of outputs .03.03 Nodes A10/X300 Output Denomination Index number OUT1 Y1.1 Loading table backwards OUT2 Y1.2 Loading table forwards OUT3 Suction on OUT4 Needle strip down OUT5 Pressure bar down OUT6 Sewing foot up OUT7 Thread tension on OUT8 Thread trimmer on OUT9...
Reference list Reference list for the circuit diagrams CAN-nodes (DX 353) Controller BS 3 Printed circuit board (MOPS 586) Quick controller (Q201MS) Board (FLOPPY STOP) Evaluation thread monitor Sensor thread monitor (MSF02) Control panel Vers. 3.0 Power supply unit BS 3 Controller SM-end phase Floppy-LW HD E1.1...
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Referenzliste Main switch 71-111 003-07 SMXNULL Initiator – zero position stepping motor X SMYNULL Initiator – zero position stepping motor Y SMTNULL Initiator – zero position stepping material takeover SMXLIMIT Initiator – impermissible position for stepping motor X Transformer 230V Y1.1 Valve –...
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91-191 431-95 Mains supply 230 V Version 21.05.02 15 - 3...