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Brother PD-3000 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PD-3000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. PROGRAMMER...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.
  • Page 3 Do not use any AC adapter other than the one from Do not damage or process the connection cable for Brother, otherwise it may cause fire or electric the sewing machine or the AC adapter cable, or shocks or problems with correct operation.
  • Page 4 If a problem occurs with the operation of the programmer or the sewing machine , contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. PD-3000...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Precautions on disassembly, assembly, and part replacement....10 Making initial settings ..............11 Making environment settings ............12 Creating a zigzag circle ........65 Functional overview of PD-3000............. 13 Notes on pattern sheet..............13 Creating double stitch........67 About pattern sheet..................13 Handling media................14 Handling CF cards..................14...
  • Page 6 Use of extended option output (Reference material) .....170 point ......................111 Moving the sewing start point ..............112 Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch ......113 Adding an escape point before the sewing start point......114 Moving the escape point................115 PD-3000...
  • Page 7 Setting a clock..................195 Saving program................178 Deleting program ................179 Additional Information............197 Upgrade ..................198 Troubleshooting................198 Deleting program saved on a medium ........179 Memory switch setting display function ........199 Formatting media................181 Error log display function...............200 Spare parts ..................201 Formatting media..............181 PD-3000...
  • Page 8 PD-3000...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Read Me

    Chapter 1 Read Me PD-3000...

  • Page 10: Confirming The Contents Of The Box

    CHAPTER 1 READ ME Open the box and make sure all the following items are in it. 1. Programmer main unit 2. Basic operation manual 3. Document CD (Manual CD-ROM) PD-3000...

  • Page 11: Contents And Usage

    Describes how to check, copy, move, and change program data. Chapter 8 Displaying Sewing Machine Program (PANEL) Describes how to display program of the sewing machine. Chapter 9 Displaying a Clock (CLOCK) Describes how to display and set a clock. Additional Information PD-3000...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 1 READ ME PD-3000...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Programmer

    Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Programmer PD-3000...

  • Page 14: Part Names And Functions

    Example of the use of a strap After use A strap is not provided as a standard accessory. Wind the cable as shown in the figure. Hole for a strap After using the programmer, keep it in a safe place. PD-3000...

  • Page 15: Features

    Do not use any AC adapter other than the one from it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with Brother, otherwise it may cause fire or electric correct operation. shocks or problems with correct operation.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Programmer To The Sewing Machine

    1. Connect the cable to the connector on the left side of the operation panel. Fasten the screws securely. Turning the power on 1. Switch on the sewing machine. 2. Set a pattern sheet. For preventing the pattern sheet from moving, secure it by using adhesive tape. 3. Press of the programmer. PD-3000...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power Off

    If there is no need to save the program, delete it. See "Deleting program saved on a medium" (page 179). 2. Press of the programmer. The panel is turned off. 3. Press the foot switch pedal to raise the work clamp. Foot switch pedal Foot switch pedal PD-3000...

  • Page 18: When Using The Programmer Alone

    • For preventing the internal wiring from getting caught in the case or other parts, care must be taken when assembling the case. • Be sure to use a torque of 0.5 N/m when tightening screws. Using excessive torque may damage the case. PD-3000...
  • Page 19 When the setting has been completed, press Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Selects a language. Selects a date format. Inputs the year. Inputs the month. Inputs the date. Inputs the hour. Inputs the minute. PD-3000...
  • Page 20 Switches between ON and OFF of the buzzer sound. Switches between ON and OFF of the key click sound. Switches between ON and OFF of the warning display. Selects a date format. Inputs the year. Inputs the month. Inputs the date. Inputs the hour. Inputs the minute. PD-3000...

  • Page 21: Functional Overview Of Pd-3000

    About pattern sheet • Write a pattern on thin plotting paper or use copies of pattern sheet. • Design pattern sheet in full scale. Adjust the size to magnification (2, 5, or 10) when using the magnified input. PD-3000...

  • Page 22: Handling Media

    *1 If you change the numeric values of the memory switch No. 752, the underlined number is changed. By this procedure, you can change the name of the folder \BROTHER\ISM\ISMDB00 which holds data per sewing. To manage sewing data of different sewing machines in one CF card, change the folder name.

  • Page 23: Handling Floppy Disks

    Do not store floppy disks subject to direct sunlight. Do not bend floppy disks. Do not put things on them. Do not subject floppy disks to solvent or drink. Do not eject a floppy disk from the slot during the access lamp is lit. PD-3000...

  • Page 24: Applicable Types Of Media

    Resolution 0.1mm/pulse 0.05mm/pulse 0.1 mm/pulse 0.05 mm/pulse Low-speed 2 options: 400 4 options: 400, 600, 800, 1200 rpm sewing and 1200 rpm Split function during sewing Stoppage of split with the needle at the lower end Extended option output PD-3000...

  • Page 25: Setting A Medium

    When ejecting the CF card from the programmer, Raise the eject lever. Press the eject lever to eject the CF card. Caution Do not eject the CF card during writing or reading program. This may lead to program corruption. PD-3000...
  • Page 26 When setting a floppy disk, insert it straight into the slot with the label side upward. When removing the floppy disk, press the eject switch. Do not press the eject switch during the access lamp is lit. This may lead to data corruption. Eject switch Access lamp PD-3000...

  • Page 27: Protecting Data In Floppy Disks

    Write-protected disks are for read-only. You are recommended to write-protect floppy disks holding important data. To enable the write-protect, slide the write-protect notch to the side where a square hole shows up. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. PD-3000...
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP YOUR PROGRAMMER PD-3000...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Programming With Icons

    Chapter 3 Programming with Icons PD-3000...

  • Page 30: Programming With Icons

    Press this key to return to the Press this key to confirm settings. previous step or to cancel a setting. Turns on (off) the programmer. See "Turning power OFF" (page 8.) Use these keys to input numerical values. Use these keys to advance steps. PD-3000...

  • Page 31: Making Environment Settings

    JOG acceleration pattern Changes the moving speed of a feed Select . Press Selecting the smoothing equal pitch and area check functions 1. Select an item by using 2. Change the value by using 3. After setting is complete, press PD-3000...

  • Page 32: Programming Screen

    Displays a distance from the Displays detailed settings. previous needle position. Displays a program size. Displays an end code if it is set. Displays the created stitch count. Displays a creatable stitch count. Displays the current needle position number. PD-3000...

  • Page 33: Description Of Icons

    Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction of the sewing path Creating double stitch data in the same direction as the sewing path Offsetting Creating a multiple stitch Creating one stitch Creating needle drop data Creating feed data Creating basting data Creating trace data Creating magnified data PD-3000...
  • Page 34 Copying a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis Copying a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis Copying a pattern symmetrically to a point Copying in the reverse direction Deleting a part of the program Creating a multiple stitch Creating a stop stitch PD-3000...
  • Page 35 Rotating a pattern (clockwise or counterclockwise) Copying a rotated pattern (clockwise or counterclockwise) Rotating a pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise) Copying a rotated pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise) Setting the extended option output PD-3000...
  • Page 36 Flash memory of the sewing machine CF card of the sewing machine Floppy disk of the sewing machine (option) Preference Carries out the preference setting of the programmer. ● Smoothing equal pitch ● Area check ● Displaying marker ● Jogging movement acceleration pattern PD-3000...

  • Page 37: Programming Example

    Select an icon depending on your goal on the screen displayed in step 3 to create program for the pattern you want. The program is available until deletion. For details about program creations, refer to "Programming example" (page 32)/"Programming" (page 62). PD-3000...
  • Page 38 The work clamp returns to the home position. ■ 6. Saving the created program For more details about operations, refer to Chapter 6 "Saving program" (page 178). 1. Select with , and then press 2. Select with , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 39: Ending Programming

    3. Input the program number, and then press 4. Select characters with , and then press to input comments. 5. Select "OK" with , and then press Note: To confirm the contents of the save destination, select , and then press ■ 7. Ending programming Press PD-3000...

  • Page 40: Programming For Each Stitch

    5. Create the program to point C as in step 4. 6. When point C is programmed, press 2. Select with and press twice. 7. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". PD-3000...

  • Page 41: Programming A Detailed Pattern For Each Stitch (Magnified Input)

    6. Create the program to points C, D and E as in step 5. 7. When point E is programmed, press three times. 8. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". PD-3000...

  • Page 42: Pattern With Curves

    11. When point I is programmed, press 12. Press three times. 13. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". 4. Input the stitch length, and then press Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. PD-3000...

  • Page 43: Double Stitch

    When creating it on the left side, select 12. When the needle stops, press three times. 13. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of “Procedure for programming with icons”. PD-3000...

  • Page 44: Continuous Sewing With The Work Clamp In Position After Thread Trimming (Feed)

    , and then press 7. Program pattern 2. ⇒ Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 33). 8. When point D is programmed, press three times. 9. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". PD-3000...

  • Page 45: Basting

    12. Program points G and H. 13. When point H is programmed, press twice. 14. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". 5. Program point C as in step 4. 6. When point C is programmed, press PD-3000...

  • Page 46: Symmetrical Pattern

    Press to move the needle point faster. 3. Select with , and then press 4. Select a symmetrical pattern type, and then 7. Press press 8. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". PD-3000...

  • Page 47: Programming Different Patterns By Splitting Each In Sequence (Split)

    12. Program pattern 3 in the same way. ⇒ Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 33). 13. When pattern 3 is programmed, press Pattern 1 14. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". Pattern 2 PD-3000...

  • Page 48: Zigzag Stitch

    To program curving zigzag, repeat this step. 3. Select with , and then press 7. Press again. 8. Press three times. 9. Carry out step 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". 4. Select with , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 49: Multiple Stitch

    Specify direction change points in pairs on the inner and outer lines. The lines should be spaced Outside line uniformly. Inside line 2. Connect each direction change point on the inside line with the matched direction change point on the outside line using a line. PD-3000...
  • Page 50 Input "020" to make the stitch length 2.0 mm. 10. Press Switch between the input fields of stitch length and the number of lines for a multiple stitch with 11. Press 12. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons". PD-3000...

  • Page 51: Programming Tracing According To A Pattern

    Note: At positions you want to sew with care (corners at a sharp angle or delicate parts), carry To set the stitch length 3.0 mm, input "030". out programming by using This will create a corner with clear stitches. PD-3000...
  • Page 52 For details about program modification, refer to "Example of modified program" (page 46). ■ 3. Saving the modified program For details about operations, refer to "Saving program" (page 178). 3. Input the program number, and then press 1. Select with , and then press 2. Select with , and then press PD-3000...
  • Page 53 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING WITH ICONS 4. Select characters with , and then 5. Select "OK" with , and then press press to input comments. ■ 5. Ending programming Press PD-3000...
  • Page 54 Reference point (Home position) Reference point 1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program". 2. Select with , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 55: Modifying A Part Of Pattern

    2. Select with , and then press 5. Press 6. Select with , and then press 3. Press , and then press The work clamp moves from the start point by each stitch. PD-3000...
  • Page 56 The needle point moves to 6, 7 and 8. Points 5, 6 and 7 are deleted. 12. Press , and then press The needle point moves to 5. 17. Press three times. 13. Press 18. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program". PD-3000...

  • Page 57: Deleting The First Stitch To Change The Sewing Start Point To The Position Of The Second Stitch

    The work clamp moves to the sewing start point. sewing start point to the second stitch position 2. 4. Press 5. Select with , and then press 8. Press three times. 9. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program". PD-3000...

  • Page 58: Moving The Sewing Start Point

    , and then the needle moves from the Press when the needle point is at point 1' sewing start point to 1'. of the pattern sheet. 1' is programmed. 8. Press twice. 9. Select with , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 59: Adding A New Sewing Start Point Before The First Stitch

    , and then press 6. Select with , and then press 7. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at 1' of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y ). 8. Press 1' is programmed. PD-3000...

  • Page 60: Adding An Escape Point Before The Sewing Start Point

    1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying 4. Press program". 5. Select with , and then press 2. Select with , and then press 3. Press , and then press The work clamp moves to the sewing start point. PD-3000...
  • Page 61 12. Select with , and then press 18. Press three times. 13. Press , and then press The work clamp moves to the sewing start point. 19. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program". 14. Press PD-3000...

  • Page 62: Moving The Escape Point

    , and then press 13. Select with , and then press 6. Select with and press 7. Move the work clamp with Press when the needle point is at point B of the pattern sheet. B is programmed. 8. Press twice. PD-3000...

  • Page 63: Deleting The Escape Point

    The work clamp moves to the escape point. sewing start point to 1. 4. Press 5. Select with , and then press 8. Press three times. 9. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program". PD-3000...
  • Page 64 1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying 4. Press program". 5. Select with , and then press 2. Select with , and then press 3. Press , and the press The work clamp moves to point A. PD-3000...
  • Page 65 12. Select with , and then press Press when the needle point is at point D of the pattern. 21. Press 22. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program". 13. Select with , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 66: Deleting A Part Of Data During Programming

    In the example, the 2 previous stitches are deleted. Press The needle point moves to 6. 2. Select with , and then press 5. Press twice. 6. Continue programming. 3. Select with , and then press PD-3000...
  • Page 67 The work clamp stops. When returning the needle 7. Move the work clamp with point, input the number of stitches to be returned and Press when the needle point is at 2. press 8. Move 3 to 4 as in steps 1 to 7. 4. Press PD-3000...
  • Page 68 12.7 mm, the movement in parallel is done in the feed data. 3. Press Start point Feed 4. Select with , and then press Feed 6” 3” Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C 5. Select with , and then press PD-3000...
  • Page 69 , and then press 5. Select by using . Press 2. Press , and then, press 6. Select by using . Press The work clamp moves to the last stitch. 3. Press 4. Press 7. Press to delete the thread trimming code. PD-3000...

  • Page 70: Creating A Curve

    4. Move the needle with . Press 5. Repeat step 4 until a desired pattern is created. When the needle point reaches the end point, press twice. 2. Select , and then press Check that both values are 0000.00 mm. PD-3000...
  • Page 71 1. Select the sewing path of the needle input the overlap stitch count, then press diameter or radius with Press Values of 0 to 9 are available for input. The sewing path of the needle Stitch length Stitch count overlap sewing PD-3000...

  • Page 72: Creating An Arc

    Specifying a diameter to create counterclockwise semicircle 2. Select the method of creating a semicircle and input the stitch length. Press 1. Select , and then press Stitch length 3. Move the needle to the end point with . Press PD-3000...

  • Page 73: Creating A Zigzag Stitch

    1. Select , and then press Values of 0 to 9 are available for input. Zigzag width 3. Move the needle to the second point with . Press 4. Move the needle to the third point with . Press PD-3000...
  • Page 74 Press overlap stitch count, and then press Values of 0 to 9 are available for input. The sewing path of the needle Zigzag width Zigzag pitch Stitch count for overlap sewing PD-3000...
  • Page 75 Start point Position where a double stitch is created Stitch length Double stitch width 4. Move the needle to the next point with . Press End point Press twice. Press twice to change the direction of sewing. Press three times. PD-3000...

  • Page 76: Creating A Multiple Stitch

    Create (feed) data to move the needle to the next position without needle drop at the current position. 2. Move the needle to a point you want use as feed 1. Select , and then press data with . Press PD-3000...
  • Page 77 4. Press when the needle point reaches the sewing end point. 2. Input the stitch length, and then press Checking the program setting and setting attributes Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attributes" (page 78). PD-3000...
  • Page 78 Deleting a part of the program Creating a stop stitch Adjust the needle position before editing. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 78). Select , and then press ■ If is selected Adjust the destination with , then press PD-3000...
  • Page 79 When modifying the stitch length or the number of lines for a multiple stitch, the previously created curve program can be used. * Programs created previously are required for modifying programs of multiple stitches. * Data for a multiple stitch saved in media cannot be modified. PD-3000...
  • Page 80 2. Input the stitch count to delete. 1. Select , and then press 3. Press to delete data following the current needle position for the input count. Press to delete data prior to the current needle position. The corresponding data is deleted. PD-3000...
  • Page 81 For example, input 3 for the stop stitch count and 2 for the stop stitch creation count. Then, data for 3 stitches backward from the current needle position and without a break, data for 3 stitches forward are created. With this, two stop stitch creations are completed. PD-3000...
  • Page 82 The maximum sewing speed is set at 800 rpm or lower. 3 (Low-speed 3) The maximum sewing speed is set at 600 rpm or lower. 4 (Low-speed 4) The maximum sewing speed is set at 400 rpm or lower. PD-3000...
  • Page 83 ON: The needle stops at the lower end. Thread breakage is not carried out. OFF: The needle stops at the upper end. Thread breakage is carried out. Basting Basting can be input. 2. Use to select ON/OFF, and then press 1. Select , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 84: Inputting The Trigger

    2. Input the number of option output. ON: The needle stops at the upper end without thread For the number of option output, refer to "Extended option breakage, and restarts after output of the extended option. OFF: Sewing does not stop. output" (page 74). PD-3000...

  • Page 85: Ending Programming

    Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping Making no thread trimming Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower 2. Select a code with , and then press 1. Select , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 86: Checking The Program Setting And Setting Attributes

    Inputs the stitch count to confirm. Data type Stitch Feed Thread trimming Basting Option output Displays details of data. Low-speed Splitting Height of presser foot Thread tension Trigger Regarding data type items marked with *, you can set their attributes. Select and press PD-3000...

  • Page 87: Checking Each Stitch

    2. Press , and then press to move the needle forward and to move it backward. The needle skips sewing according to the input stitch count. Input “999” to skip sewing to the sewing end point or to a breakpoint. PD-3000...
  • Page 88 2. Set the attribute. (Example: option output) 1. Move the needle to the position you want to apply the command at, and then press The attribute setting screen appears. Option output for selection. 3. Press after setting. The screen returns to the confirmation screen. PD-3000...

  • Page 89: Editing Program

    Copying a rotated pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise) 2. Select an editing function, and then press 1. Select , and then press is selected 1. Adjust movement in the X/Y direction with 2. Press PD-3000...

  • Page 90: If Is Selected

    3. Move the needle point to the reference point of Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available. resizing with If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with 4. Press the same number of stitches as the original data. PD-3000...

  • Page 91: If Is Selected

    4. Press Inputting 99 as the number of feed boundaries to ignore ignores all boundaries. The copied data is added as split data. PD-3000...

  • Page 92: If Is Selected

    For the method to ignore all feed boundaries, refer to Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available. "If is selected" (page 83). If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data. PD-3000...

  • Page 93: If Is Selected

    1. Input the rotation direction, the angle of rotation and the number of feed boundaries to ignore, and then press For the method to ignore all feed boundaries, refer to "If is selected" (page 83). PD-3000...

  • Page 94: Deleting Program Being Created/Edited

    CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING WITH ICONS Delete program being edited. 3. Press to delete program, and then press 1. Press to display the programming to cancel this command. screen. 2. Select , and then press The confirmation screen appears. PD-3000...

  • Page 95: Chapter 4 Programming With Commands

    Chapter 4 Programming with Commands PD-3000...

  • Page 96: Programming With Commands

    Deletes a part of the data. These values are available for input. Press this key to create a line or a circle. Advances steps. Press this key to set the needle position or use this key as a part of a command. PD-3000...

  • Page 97: Programming Screen

    Displays the input value. Displays program size. Displays the end code when it is set. Displays which command key is depressed. Displays the count of created stitches. Displays the stitch count able to be created. Displays the current needle position number. PD-3000...

  • Page 98: Description Of Commands

    Carrying out a zigzag stitch symmetrical to the sewing path Stopping the needle at the upper end by split Splitting Stopping the needle at the lower end by split Magnified input ( × 2) Magnified Magnified input ( × 5) input Magnified input ( × 10) PD-3000...
  • Page 99 Copying a resized pattern (Input the magnification in the X direction in and input the magnification in the Y direction in Repeated copying Copying symmetrically to a point Copying a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis Copying a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis Copying in the reverse direction PD-3000...
  • Page 100 Fixing the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower Carrying out no thread wiping Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping Carrying out no thread trimming Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower PD-3000...
  • Page 101 CHAPTER 4 PROGRAMMING WITH COMMANDS Other operations Returning to the launcher screen Switching the display size of an image Hold this key down to switch to the command mode Turning on (off) the programmer Canceling command PD-3000...

  • Page 102: Procedure For Programming With Commands

    Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping Carrying out no thread trimming Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower 1. Input an end code. is selected in the example. The work clamp returns to the first stitch. PD-3000...

  • Page 103: Programming Example

    2. Move the work clamp with Press when the needle point is at B. 3. Create the program to point C as in step 2. 4. Carry out steps 4 to 6 of "Procedure for programming with command". PD-3000...

  • Page 104: Programming A Detailed Pattern For Each Stitch (Magnified Input)

    "Procedure for programming with command". steps 3 and 4. 2. Input the stitch length. 6. Carry out steps 4 to 6 of "Procedure for programming with command". 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. PD-3000...

  • Page 105: Pattern With Curves

    4. Move the work clamp with Press when the needle point 11. Carry out steps 4 to 6 of "Procedure for is at point C of the pattern. programming with command". Point C becomes a sharp corner. The points A to C are programmed. PD-3000...

  • Page 106: Double Stitch

    The needle moves to points F, G and H. 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. 9. Carry out steps 5 and 6 of "Procedure for programming with command". 4. Program points B, C, D and E. PD-3000...

  • Page 107: Continuous Sewing With The Work Clamp In Position After Thread Trimming (Feed)

    Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 96). Pattern 2 5. Program pattern 2. Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 96). Pattern 1 3. Press after input of point B. 6. Carry out steps 4 to 6 of "Procedure for programming with command". PD-3000...

  • Page 108: Basting

    6. Program points E and F as in steps 4 and 5. 7. Program points G and H as in step 2. 8. Carry out steps 4 and 6 of "Procedure for programming with command". 3. Program point C as in step 2. 4. Press Input the basting command. PD-3000...

  • Page 109: Symmetrical Pattern

    Refer to "Programming for each stitch" (page 95) or "Pattern with curves" (page 97). 3. Press Input the symmetric to Y axis command. 5. Carry out steps 4 to 6 of "Procedure for programming with command". PD-3000...

  • Page 110: Programming Multiple Patterns By Splitting Each In Sequence (Split)

    4. Move the work clamp with Press when the needle point is at point C of the pattern sheet. To change the pattern, press the pressure holder lift switch and replace the pattern. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 PD-3000...

  • Page 111: Zigzag Stitch

    Input the width of the zigzag stitch in 6. Carry out steps 4 to 6 of "Procedure for 3. Input the stitch length, and then press programming with command". 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. PD-3000...

  • Page 112: Multiple Stitch

    Specify direction change points in pairs on the inner Outside line and outer lines. The lines should be spaced uniformly apart. Inside line 2. Connect direction change points in pairs on the inner and outer lines using a line. PD-3000...
  • Page 113 Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. 10. Press If the number of lines for a multiple stitch has not been input, a buzzer sounds. If this occurs, repeat step 8. 11. Carry out steps 4 to 6 "Procedure for programming with command". PD-3000...

  • Page 114: Programming By Tracing A Pattern (Trace)

    A using so that the needle programming. If you use these keys, point accurately traces the pattern. press at the start and end points for skip sewing and line stitching. 5. Press when the needle point is at point B. PD-3000...

  • Page 115: Procedure For Modifying Program

    3. Saving the modified program Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into a media. Programming with icons is also possible. Refer to Chapter 3 "Programming with Icons" (page 21). 4. Ending programming Press PD-3000...

  • Page 116: Example Of Modified Program

    Moving the pattern in parallel (when the first stitch is the escape point): Page 117 Deleting a portion of the data during programming: Page 118 Modifying a part of a continuous program in parallel: Page 119 Not breaking the thread at the last stitch: Page 119 PD-3000...

  • Page 117: Resizing A Pattern

    Input the resizing percentage for the X-axis. Enter the 3 digit number in to specify the magnification percentage. 150% is specified in the example. 7. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for modifying program" to save program. PD-3000...

  • Page 118: Modifying A Part Of Pattern

    4. Move the work clamp with Press when the needle point is at 5'. 5. Program 6' and 7' as in step 4. 9. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for modifying program" to save program. PD-3000...

  • Page 119: Deleting The First Stitch To Change The Second Stitch To The Sewing Start Point

    , and then press The work clamp moves to the sewing start point. 3. Press 4. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and then press In the example, the first stitch is deleted. Press The needle point moves to 2. PD-3000...

  • Page 120: Moving The Sewing Start Point

    1' is programmed. 4. Press , and then press The work clamp moves to the sewing start point. 5. Press 7. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for modifying program" to save program. PD-3000...

  • Page 121: Adding A New Sewing Start Point Before The First Stitch

    6. Move the work clamp with 11. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for equivalent of the coordinate value recorded in modifying program" to save program. step 4 to the opposite direction. Press If the moving distance is long, press PD-3000...

  • Page 122: Adding An Escape Point Before The Sewing Start Point

    6. Press 7. Move the work clamp with equivalent of the coordinate value recorded in step 4 in the opposite direction so that the needle point is at 1 of the pattern sheet. A is programmed. PD-3000...

  • Page 123: Moving The Escape Point

    B of the pattern sheet. B is programmed. 5. Press , and then press The needle point moves to A. 9. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for modifying program" to save program. 6. Press PD-3000...

  • Page 124: Deleting The Escape Point

    1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program" to call program. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern sheet. 3. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for modifying program" to save program. PD-3000...

  • Page 125: Moving The Pattern In Parallel (When The First Stitch Is The Escape Point)

    4. Press 11. Carry out steps 3 and 4 of "Procedure for modifying program" to save program. The needle point returns to the home position. 5. Press , and then press The needle point moves to C. PD-3000...

  • Page 126: Deleting A Part Of Data During Programming

    The following describes how to delete 2 stitches (7 and 8) at point 8 and creating a new program. 1. Press 3. Continue programming. 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and then press In the example, 2 previous stitches are deleted and then press The needle point moves to 6. PD-3000...

  • Page 127: Not Trimming Thread At The Last Stitch

    4. Press 2. Input the end code. 5. Press The work clamp returns to the first stitch. 6. Press 3. Press , and then press The thread trimming code is deleted. The work clamp moves to the last stitch. PD-3000...

  • Page 128: Programming

    Input the stitch length in Example: Pitch Input value 0.5 mm 12.0 mm 1. Select the sewing start point with 2. Input the stitch length in 3 digits, and then press and then press 3. Move the needle with Press PD-3000...

  • Page 129: Creating A Curve

    3 digits, then press Example: Zigzag width Input value 3.5mm 18.0mm Input this command to create a zigzag circle. Input the zigzag stitch length in Example: Pitch Input value 0.5mm 12.0mm PD-3000...
  • Page 130 4. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits, and then press 2. Input the stitch length in 3 digits, and then press Creating a zigzag circle (skip to step 5 when not 5. Move the needle with to select the creating a zigzag circle) second point. Press PD-3000...

  • Page 131: Creating An Arc

    3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits, and then press 1. Select the sewing start point with and then press 4. Move the needle with to select the second point. Press 5. Move the needle with to select the third point. Press 2. Input PD-3000...

  • Page 132: Creating A Semicircle

    Creating a counterclockwise semicircle 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits, and then press 1. Select the sewing start point with and then press 4. Move the needle with to select the second point. Press 2. Input (clockwise) or (counterclockwise). PD-3000...

  • Page 133: Creating A Zigzag Stitch

    4. Move the needle with to select the second point. Press 2. Input (width). 5. Input at the end position of the needle. Input for creating on the left of the sewing path and for creating on the right of the sewing path. PD-3000...

  • Page 134: Creating A Multiple Stitch

    8. Input the desired number of lines as 2. Input 9. Input the desired stitch length as 3. Move the needle point to the second point or after with . Press 4. When the needle point is moved to the corner, press 10. Press PD-3000...
  • Page 135 5. Press Calculation is performed based on the input data. 3. Input the desired number of lines as When the calculation ends, the needle point moves to the end point for a multiple stitch. PD-3000...

  • Page 136: Creating Double Stitch

    Then input When the calculation is complete, the needle point 2. Input the stitch width, and then press moves to the end position. 3. Move the needle point to or after the second point with . Press PD-3000...

  • Page 137: Creating A Parallel Stitch

    5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Then input When the calculation is complete, the needle point 2. Input the stitch width, and then press moves to the end position. Move the needle point to the second point or after with . Press PD-3000...

  • Page 138: Creating Basting Data

    Moving in parallel for the feed Creating split data after basting Creating basting data * To cancel basting, input at the basting position. 1. Press 3. Input command depending on the feed. If not specified, press 2. Determine the feed point with PD-3000...

  • Page 139: Creating Split Data

    1. Make sure that the needle point is at the home 3. Create pattern data. position. Move the needle with . Press When returning the needle point to the home 4. Input the end code. position, press 2. Select magnification, and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 140: Low-Speed Sewing

    Command to be used Input the height of the presser foot in . Height values of 0 to 99 are available for input. Inputting cancels setting for the height of presser foot 1. Input the height of the presser foot. PD-3000...

  • Page 141: Ending Programming

    Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping Carrying out no thread trimming Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower 1. When the program has been created, input the end code. Data after the end code is input is deleted. PD-3000...

  • Page 142: Editing Program

    This function is available only when the needle point is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle point is at the home 3. Press position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. 2. Input PD-3000...

  • Page 143: Moving A Pattern Symmetrically To The X-Axis

    This function is available only when the needle point is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle point is at the home 3. Press position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. 2. Input PD-3000...

  • Page 144: Rotating A Pattern Clockwise (Counterclockwise)

    1. Make sure that the needle point is at the home 4. Input the angle in 3 digits, and then press position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. 2. Determine the center point for rotation with 3. Input PD-3000...

  • Page 145: Copying A Rotated Pattern Rotated Clockwise (Counterclockwise)

    1. Make sure that the needle point is at the home 4. Input the angle in 3 digits, and then press position. Press if the needle is not at the home position. 2. Determine the center point for rotation with 3. Input PD-3000...

  • Page 146: Resizing A Pattern

    4. Input the magnification in 3 digits in the X direction, and then press If the value is "000", the stitch count will be unchanged. The stitch length increases or Magnification values of 0 to 400 are available for decreases. input. PD-3000...

  • Page 147: Copying A Pattern Resized

    4. Input the magnification in 3 digits in the X direction, and then press If the value is "000", the stitch count will be unchanged. The stitch length increases or Magnification values of 0 to 400 are available for decreases. input. PD-3000...

  • Page 148: Repeated Copying

    X-axis based on the current needle position 1. Move the needle to the position you want to 2. Input apply the command at. For moving the needle position, refer to "Description of commands" (page 90). PD-3000...

  • Page 149: Copying A Pattern Symmetrically To The Y-Axis

    1. Move the needle to the position you want to 3. Determine the moving destination point with apply the command at. , and then press For moving the needle position, refer to "Description of commands" (page 90). 2. Input PD-3000...

  • Page 150: Deleting Data Being Created/Edited

    For moving the needle position, refer to "Description of commands" (page 90). Input to delete data after the current needle position. Input to delete data before the current needle position. Input the stitch count in Deleting program data 1. Press The input data is deleted. PD-3000...

  • Page 151: Checking The Program Setting And Setting Attribute

    CHAPTER 4 PROGRAMMING WITH COMMANDS 1. Move the needle to a desired data position for changing attributes. For moving the needle position, refer to "Description of commands" (page 90). Refer to Chapter 3 "Programming with Icons" (page 21). PD-3000...
  • Page 152 CHAPTER 4 PROGRAMMING WITH COMMANDS PD-3000...

  • Page 153: Chapter 5 Extended Option Output

    Chapter 5 Extended Option Output PD-3000...

  • Page 154: Function Of The Extended Option Output

    Disabling condition 3 Opening the extended option output setting screen The extended option setting screen is displayed following the procedure below. 1. Select , and then press 2. Select , and then press The extended option output setting screen opens. PD-3000...

  • Page 155: Items Which Can Be Set In The Extended Option Output

    When setting has been completed, be sure to press * To cancel the set value, input , and then press * When registering the set conditions (saving them in the FLASH ROM incorporated in the sewing machine) ⇒ See “Saving the extended option output data” (page 149). PD-3000...

  • Page 156: Setting Enabling Conditions

    The data is read and you are returned to the extended * When reading data saved in the FLASH ROM incorporated in the sewing machine or programmer, this option output setting screen. step is not required. 2. Select , and then press PD-3000...

  • Page 157: Saving The Extended Option Output Data

    Deleting the data in the FLASH ROM incorporated incorporated in the sewing machine or programmer, this in the sewing machine will delete the data stored in step is not required. the sewing machine. 2. Select , and then The confirmation screen appears. PD-3000...

  • Page 158: Table Of Condition Number

    After the power switch is turned on After a low air pressure error is detected Before moving to the next start point on completion of sewing in the split mode After moving to the next start point on completion of sewing in the split mode PD-3000...

  • Page 159: External Input Of The Extended Option

    When extended option output 18 is turned off When extended option output 19 is turned on When extended option output 19 is turned off When extended option output 20 is turned on When extended option output 20 is turned off PD-3000...

  • Page 160: Table Of Extended Option Input

    P12 (AIR1) (SENSOR1) *1: Use this output when an optional part is mounted. It is not available as the extended option I/O if conditions are established. *2: Connector numbers and pin numbers on the control board in the control box PD-3000...

  • Page 161: Table Of Extended Option Output

    P26 (AIR3) *1: Use this output when an optional part is mounted. It is not available as the extended option I/O if conditions are established. *2: Connector numbers and pin numbers on the control board in the control box PD-3000...

  • Page 162: Examples Of The Extended Option Output

    Operation Timer 1 Timer 2 setting [ms] [ms] Condition Condition Condition Content Content Content Rising of End of Output 6 1200 work clamp sewing − − − − Output 4 ON − − − − Output 4 ON 1700 PD-3000...
  • Page 163 End of sewing point returns to home position Output 5 ON Trigger detection − − − − Input 1 ON Input 2 ON − − − − Output 6 OFF − − − − Output 3 OFF PD-3000...
  • Page 164 − − − returns to home position Change of P. No. Sewing Movement of machine End of sewing sewing start point returns to home position Thread breakage detection − − − − Start of step back Output 4 OFF PD-3000...

  • Page 165: Use Of Extended Option Output (Basics)

    After inputting values, press to confirm the settings. To confirm that the selected values were correctly input, move the cursor to . Press the key once to select No. 16. Press the key to return to No. 15. 4. Press PD-3000...

  • Page 166: Modifying Programmed Data

    3. Display the output setting screen. Set Timer 1 to 0.5 sec. (500 ms) and Timer 2 to 0.5 sec. (500 ms). On the setting screen, make the following settings. Move the cursor to the set value [1000] at Timer 2. Write [0500] over it. PD-3000...
  • Page 167 No. 3 (before commencing sewing) is established". On the setting screen, make the following settings. 4. Write the option program over the program on the sewing machine CF card. Press to turn the programmer light off. Turn off the power then turn it back on again. PD-3000...
  • Page 168 Turn off the power then turn it back on again. Carry out sewing operation. Confirm that the left work clamp rises at the position where you input the trigger data and that it lowers when sewing begins. PD-3000...
  • Page 169 In the sequence output mode (outputs are sequentially turned on and off), specify sewing machine operation as the condition of the output to be turned on first, and then specify “when the first output is turned on or off” as the condition for the subsequent outputs. This method is very handy. PD-3000...
  • Page 170 "when the last sequence is turned on and off". If you do not set any enabling conditions as in the previous examples, outputs are turned on and off according to the settings made on the output setting screen. PD-3000...
  • Page 171 [r11] operation on the sewing machine. As an alternative to deleting the extended option output data, you can use one of the operations for clearing data stored in the sewing machine: deleting the extended option output data or deleting all stored data. PD-3000...

  • Page 172: Use Of Extended Option Output (Application)

    3. Referring to the table of condition numbers of the standard output (see page 150), set the output condition for No. 1 to "ON when condition No. 31 (after the work clamp lowers) is established". Set Timer 2 to 100 ms. On the setting screen, make the following settings. PD-3000...
  • Page 173 Settings of 2-input AND conditions per option output are enabled; configure 3-input AND conditions by setting one output as virtual output. In this case, set option output No. 2 as virtual output. 1. Read the written data by using the CF card read icon. PD-3000...
  • Page 174 No. 43 (input 2 OFF) is established”. 6. Write the option program over the program on the sewing machine CF card. Press to turn the programmer light off. Turn off the power then turn it back on again. PD-3000...
  • Page 175 4. Add condition No. 15 (when the sewing machine enters the temporary pause state), as conditions for output No. 4, 5, and 6 OFF. If you press the temporary pause switch, the output is immediately turned off. PD-3000...
  • Page 176 • In addition to using a contact switch or a 24 V sensor, use relays to isolate inputs. Circuit board External relay +24V 4.7KΩ Input terminal External equipment • Use relays for an electronic circuit with a min. application load of 5 V and 1 mA or less. PD-3000...
  • Page 177 Description Connector No. Signal +24V P12 (AIR1) P25 (AIR2) P12 (AIR1) P26 (AIR3) Table of option input Allocation Connector Option input No. Pin No. Name Description Connector No. Signal +24V P23 (EXIN1) P24 (EXIN2) (SENSOR2) P12 (AIR1) P8 (SENSOR1) PD-3000...

  • Page 178: Use Of Extended Option Output (Reference Material)

    • Housing and pin for P10 SENSOR 2 connector Option input 11 to 12 6-pin housing of PH series from J.S.T. Mfg Co., Ltd. • Housing and pin for P8 SENSOR 1 connector Option input 14 12-pin housing of XAD series from J.S.T. Mfg Co., Ltd. PD-3000...
  • Page 179 Option output 19 Option input 11 Output 19 Option output 20 Input 12 Output 20 Option input 12 Option input 14 is a connector shared with the home position sensor signal. It is not used on the checking board. PD-3000...

  • Page 180: Block Diagram

    CHAPTER 5 EXTENDED OPTION OUTPUT Block diagram Connector layout of the main circuit board PD-3000...

  • Page 181: Chapter 6 Reading/Saving/Deleting Program And Formatting Media

    Chapter 6 Reading/Saving/Deleting Program and Formatting Media PD-3000...

  • Page 182: Procedures For Reading/Saving/Deleting Program And Formatting Media

    4. Select an icon depending on your purpose on the screen displayed in step 3 by using Press . For more information, see “Reading program” (page 175), “Saving program” (page 178), “Deleting program” (page 179), and “Formatting media” (page 181). PD-3000...

  • Page 183: Reading Program

    3. Input a program number to select by using the reading/saving/deleting program and formatting numeric keys. Press media". 2. Confirm that is selected. Press 4. Select . Press To display the program list, select Also, the read destination can be changed. (See "Switching between media" (page 186).) PD-3000...

  • Page 184: Reading Additional Program

    3. Input a program number to select by using the reading/saving/deleting program and formatting numeric keys. Press media". 2. Confirm that is selected. Press 4. Select . Press To display the program list, select Also, the read destination can be changed. (See "Switching between media" (page 186).) PD-3000...

  • Page 185: Reading Program In A Different Format

    To cancel reading, press 3. Select program to read by using , and then press An screen example when the image is display When checking program by displaying its image (skip to step 5 when not checking program) PD-3000...

  • Page 186: Saving Program

    . Press media". 2. Confirm that is selected. Press 3. Input a program number. Press 5. Select by using . Press To display the program list, select Also, the read destination can be changed. (See "Switching between media" (page 186).) PD-3000...

  • Page 187: Deleting Program

    Press media". 2. Confirm that is selected. Press When checking program by displaying its image 6. To start deleting, press 4. Select . Press To cancel deleting, press 5. Select a program to delete, and then press PD-3000...
  • Page 188 When not checking program by displaying its image 8. To start deleting, press 7. Select . Press To cancel deleting, press PD-3000...

  • Page 189: Formatting Media

    4. To start formatting, press . To cancel formatting, press Formatting procedure 2 3. Select a medium. Press 1. Select on the launcher screen. Press 4. To start formatting, press . To cancel formatting, press 2. Select . Press PD-3000...
  • Page 190 CHAPTER6 READING/SAVING/DELETING/PROGRAM AND FORMATTING MEDIA PD-3000...

  • Page 191: Chapter 7 Checking/Copying/Moving/Changing Program

    Chapter 7 Checking/Copying/Moving/ Changing Program...

  • Page 192: Checking Program

    Lists selected program in the folder of a media. Displays stitch counts Displays program number Displays an access destination medium. Displays an access destination folder. Displays a program size. Displays the number of pages. Current page/entire number of pages Displays a detail of program. PD-3000...
  • Page 193 Current page/entire number of pages Displays a detail of Display a program size program. Switching between pages To display the next page, press . To display the previous page, press Switching between folders 1. Select by using . Press PD-3000...
  • Page 194 CHAPTER 7 CHECKING/COPYING/MOVING/CHANGING PROGRAM (FILE) 2. Select a target folder by using . Press Switching between media 1. Select a media icon by using . Press 2. Select the icon of switching destination media by using . Press PD-3000...

  • Page 195: Displaying Detailed Information Of A File

    1. Select a file of which detailed information you want to display. Press The image and detailed information of the file are displayed. 2. To zoom in the image, press . To zoom out the image, press 3. To return to the previous display, press PD-3000...

  • Page 196: Copying/Moving/Deleting Program/Renaming A File

    Moving program Select 1. Specify a move destination. When a "A file with the same name exists. Do you overwrite it?" message is issued 2. To start overwriting, press . To rename the file, press to change the program number. PD-3000...
  • Page 197 1. Input a program number. Press 2. Input a comment by selecting characters using . Press To switch between the upper case and lower case, press To change the comment input position, press Deletes the previous character. 3. Select by using . Press PD-3000...
  • Page 198 The screen is switched to the programming screen where you can edit the program you selected. Carrying out sewing according to a program Select The screen is switched to the PANEL screen where you can carry out sewing according to the selected program. PD-3000...

  • Page 199: Chapter 8 Displaying Sewing Machine Program

    Chapter 8 Displaying Sewing Machine Program PD-3000...

  • Page 200: Displaying Sewing Machine Program

    (capacity), size and stitch count. End code Displays the lower thread counter. Displays the production counter. To zoom in the image, press . To zoom out the image, press To switch to the launcher menu, press PD-3000...

  • Page 201: Chapter 9 Displaying A Clock

    Chapter 9 Displaying a Clock PD-3000...

  • Page 202: Displaying A Clock

    2. Select . Press Selecting a clock display method You can select one of two kinds of clock display methods, "analog display" and "digital display". 1. Press Every pressing switches between two displays. Press to return to the launcher screen. PD-3000...

  • Page 203: Setting A Clock

    CHAPTER 9 DISPLAY A CLOCK Setting a clock 1. Select . Press 2. Select . Press 3. Set the time. Press PD-3000...
  • Page 204 CHAPTER 9 DISPLAY A CLOCK PD-3000...

  • Page 205: Additional Information

    Additional Information PD-3000...

  • Page 206: Upgrade

    SanDisk SDCFB-128-P60 128 M 1. Copy the "PD-3000.PRE" upgrade file into the root folder of the CF card. Place only the "PD-3000.PRE" file in the root folder of the CF card. If any other file resides in it, the programmer may not be upgraded.

  • Page 207: Memory Switch Setting Display Function

    Press 2. Select by using . Press The list is displayed. Settings Setting range of each memory Memory switch number switch [Initial, Minimum, Maximum] Press to display the next page, or press to display the previous page. PD-3000...

  • Page 208: Error Log Display Function

    Press 2. Select by using . Press The list is displayed. Error code The stitch counter’s value when Serial number the error is occurred. Press to display the next page, or press to display the previous page. PD-3000...

  • Page 209: Spare Parts

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The following shows available spare parts. Part No. Part name SA5164001 LCD MODULE SA5165001 LCD INVERTER SA5166001 INVERTER HARNESS SA5170001 PROGRAMMER PCB ASSY SA5172001 SWITCH PCB ASSY XD1115051 FFC:SML2CD – 20 X 70 SA5167001 PROGRAMMER HARNESS PD-3000...
  • Page 210 INSTRUCTION MANUAL http://www.brother.com/ 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 © 2005, 2006 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. PD-3000 SA6103-201 E 2006.01. B (1)

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