Contents [1] For safe use [1]-1 [2] Precautions for use [2]-1 [3] Explanations of basic screens, buttons and operations [3]-1 [4] Stitching data type and writing No. [4]-1 [5] Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5]-1 (1) Reading (from floppy disk) [5]-1 (2) Writing (to floppy disk) [5]-3...
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Contents [12] Modification mode [12]-1 (1) Main modification mode functions [12]-1 (2) Entering the modification mode [12]-2 (3) Quitting the modification mode [12]-2 (4) Changing the feed data to home position [12]-3 (5) Confirming on the image screen [12]-4 (6) Modifying the stitching start position [12]-6 (7) Deleting a stitch (deleting the designated No.
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Contents [15] Input/output setting mode [15]-1 (1) Outline [15]-1 (2) Explanation of input/output setting mode [15]-2 (3) Input signal setting table [15]-6 (4) Output signal setting table [15]-8 [16] Program mode [16]-1 [17] Program mode list [17]-1 List of keys [Appendix 1] - III -...
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Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi industrial sewing machine PLK-E Series. Please read this technical manual before starting to ensure correct and long-term use. * The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in part or whole. * The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations [3] Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations Memo Please adjust the contrast of the panel at first. When the control box is exchanged, it is necessary to readjust.(Refer to page [14]- 8 Function mode [Panel related settings]) Screen configuration [Line at top of screen]...
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Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations Explanations of Standard screen 1 The Standard screen 1 is explained in detail below. The pattern name is displayed.(*1) The pattern No. is displayed. The sewing machine stitching speed is increased. The current stitching speed setting value is displayed.
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Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations (*2) Presser bar lifting Lowering the presser bar lifting when threading the needle is handy. * If the start switch is turned ON while threading the needle, the sewing machine could start rotating and create a very hazardous state. Never turn the start switch ON during this time. Move the foot switch away from your feet area so that the start switch is not turned ON inadvertently.
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Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations The Bobbin Winding screen is explained below. This screen is used to wind thread on the bobbin. (The presser bar lifting will lower when the bobbin winding key is pressed on the Standard screen 2.) When the work holder switch is turned ON and the start switch is turned ON, the sewing machine will start rotating at the set speed.
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Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations Explanation of operations Stitching operations (1) Reconfirm the stitching data before starting. Take special care to the set stitching speed. (2) The stitching speed is determined according to the set speed and stitch length. The maximum stitching speed is determined by the speed setting, and the stitch length limits the stitching speed.
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Explanations of basic screens, keys and operations Restitching methods Restitching can be carried out using the previously explained halt function. If the operation is halted due to needle thread breakage, etc., set the needle at the UP position, and then using the forward jog/reverse jog keys, move to the position where the thread broke. Tie the needle thread, etc., and restart stitching by pressing the start switch.
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Stitching data type and writing No. [4]. Stitching data type and writing No. (1) Stitching data type 1. A data *This is data created with the PLK-A Series. *"Block movement" and "stitch length modification" cannot be executed in the modification mode.
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Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5] Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) (1) Reading (from floppy disk) Operation points * Select Read from the menu. * Change the target to the floppy disk. * Select the data, and execute reading. Operation details 1.
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Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5]-1 3. Selecting and setting the data * Press the number of the data to be read, and then press * If data with the same number as that in the selected floppy disk is found in the internal memory, a message prompting whether to overwrite the same number will appear.
Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5]-2 (2) Writing (to floppy disk) The sewing data of 224 patterns can be written in the maximum. (The Memo number of patterns which can be written according to the content of the data.
Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5]-3 3. Starting writing [Memo] If a floppy disk is not inserted, a message indicating this will appear. * Press * If the same number as the data number to be written is found in the floppy disk, a message prompting whether to overwrite the same number will appear.
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Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5]-4 2. Changing between internal memory and floppy disk * In the same manner as when reading data, the default mode when the screen is opened is the internal memory mode. Change to the floppy disk mode.
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Reading, writing and erasing data (floppy disk) [5]-5...
Reading, writing and erasing data (internal memory) [6] Reading, writing and erasing data (internal memory) (1) Reading (from internal memory) (The data can also be read out easily by pressing the data number on the Standard screen. Refer to section [7] Reading the data ([short cut function] internal memory) for details.) Operation points * Select Read from the menu.
Reading, writing and erasing data (internal memory) 3. Completing reading * The read data will be displayed. (2) Writing (to internal memory) The sewing data of 255 patterns can be written in the maximum. (The Memo number of patterns which can be written according to the content of the data. ) Operation points * Select Write from the menu.
Reading, writing and erasing data (internal memory) [6]-2 2. Setting the pattern name and number * Set the pattern name and number. (The default pattern name and number are set.) To change the pattern name, press , and to change the number press Highlight the key, and then change the setting.
Reading, writing and erasing data (internal memory) [6]-3 (3) Erasing (from internal memory) Operation points * Select Read from the menu. * Select the data, and start erasing. Operation details 1. Selecting data erase * Press on the Standard screen, and open the Menu mode. * Press 2.
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Reading data (short cut function) [7] Reading data (short cut function) Data can be read out with the shortcut keys. Data can be read out with easy operations. Operation details Reading data * Use the key under the image area of the standard screen for call-up operation.
Creating simple stitching data [8] Creating simple stitching data Flow of data creation The flow of creating simple stitching data, as shown below, is explained in this section. The various types of pattern data are explained later. The flow of operations for creating data and the transition of screen displays are explained here.
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Creating simple stitching data [8]-1 3. The Data Setting Input screen will open. * Select the data type. If the data has already been input on the Standard screen, this data type will not appear. As explained below, this appears when the input data has been cleared or not input.
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Creating simple stitching data [8]-2 5. The Data Input menu will open. * When is pressed, the work holder will return to the home position, and inputting of data will be completed.(Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) The work holder will automatically return to the home position.
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Creating simple stitching data [8]-3 Description of arrow input screen The arrow input screen is described below. The current status will be displayed. "Needle position": Shows the "current needle position value/total number of stitches". * "X, Y" when the needle is at the final stitch (current needle position value = total number of stitches): Shows the position values entered with the arrow...
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Creating simple stitching data [8]-4 "Cancel": Cancels the last operation, and returns to the previous data entry point. work holder will move. If the needle is lowered, be careful not to get injured. "Delete last point": Deletes the last determined point, and returns to the previous data entry point.
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Creating simple stitching data (The details are explained on the next page.) [8]-5 Skip jogging Skip jogging allows movement to the target needle position at a faster speed than normal jogging. Skip jogging can be used in the input, modification and conversion modes. 1.
Methods of creating stitching data [9] Methods of creating stitching data By removing the presser bar lifting from sewing machine, data can be input safety and accurately. Note that the needle will rise to the UP position when the "Home position Return"...
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Methods of creating stitching data 2. Setting feed data to A point * The movement amount can be confirmed. [Example] X: -0020.0, Y: +0020.0 * Press to set the data. (Data on feed data to point A will be created.) * The movement amount will be cleared.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-2 5. Setting stitching to D point * Press 6. Inputting the return/end code * Press Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created. The work holder will automatically return to the home position.
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Methods of creating stitching data (2) Arc input Operation points * Designate arc input ( * Input three points (An arc, passing through the current position (already input) and two newly input points, is created.) [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created. Operation details 1.
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Methods of creating stitching data 3. Changing the input method * The movement amount will be cleared. * The code will change to "SEW". * If the stitching type is not "ARC INPUT", (if the type is "LINEAR INPUT"), press and change the type.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-5 6. Creating the arc input data * The confirmation message "Create arc" will appear. * Press to return to the point C data entry screen. * Press and start creation of the arc input data. (The arc will be created.) * A message indicating that the data is being created will appear.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-6 9. Confirming the data * Confirm the data. Press the jog keys ( so the sewing machine movement can be confirmed. (Even if the data input has not been completed, if the data input last has been set, the movement confirmed same manner.)
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Methods of creating stitching data (3) Circle input Operation points * Designate circle input ( * Input three points (A circle, passing through the current position (already input) and two newly input points, is created.) Note that the work holder will go back to the circle start position after the data is created. [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created.
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Methods of creating stitching data 3. Designating circle input * Press * Press and set the data. * The system will return to the arrow input screen. 4. Setting B point and C point * Using the arrow keys, move to the B point.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-9 6. Completing circle input * Press 7. Inputting the return/end code * Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) The work holder will automatically return to the home position.
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Methods of creating stitching data [Memo] Please refer to the [memo] on page P.[9]-7 to display the image (size display) at the circle data making. [9]-10...
Methods of creating stitching data (4)Curve input Operation points * Designate curve input ( * Up to 63 points can be input (A curve, passing through the current position and the input points, is created.) * A delimiter point can be inserted at a pointed corner to continuously input the curve. [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-11 3. Designating curve input * Press * Press and set the data. * The system will return to the arrow input screen. 4. Setting B point * Press the arrow mark key to move to point B.
Methods of creating stitching data [9]-12 6. Inserting a delimiter point * The data creation confirmation message "Create breakpoint data" will appear. * Press to return to the point C data entry screen. * Press . The breakpoint will be set here.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-13 9. Completing curve input creation * Press 10. Inputting the return/end code * Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) The work holder will automatically return to the home position.
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Methods of creating stitching data (internal memory).) * If the data must be modified, refer to section [12] Modification mode Modifying the stitching data. [9]-14 Memo If the distance between the curve start point and the end point is less than 0.5 mm, the pattern will be regarded as the "closed pattern", and the same coordinate value will be automatically set for both the start point and end point.
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Methods of creating stitching data (6) Point input [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created. Operation details 1. Inputting feed data to A point * Press the Standard screen. After making the various settings on the Data Setting Input screen, the Arrow Input screen will open.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-20 3. Designating point input * Press * Press and set the data. * The system will return to the arrow input screen. 4. Setting B point to K point * Press the arrow mark key to move to point B.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-21 5. Inputting the return/end code * Press (Data on feed data to the home position and the end code will be created.) The clamp will automatically return to the home position. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
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Methods of creating stitching data (7) Code data input Operation points * Designate code data input( * Select and input the code data from the code data list [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created. Input the "NEEDLE UP HALT" code at the B point between the A-B point linear line and B-C linear line.
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Methods of creating stitching data [Memo] When code input Extension screen is open Press the Extension screen display key ( ), and press The Extension screen will open. * The parameters can be set for the codes input from this screen. "FEDS"...
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Methods of creating stitching data Making method of using BAT (Basting or more then 12.7mm stitch length) code. The pattern data which exceeds the stitch length limitation of 12.7mm can be made by using this BAT code. Moreover, it is possible to correspond to a variety of sewing thing and special sewing material used by program mode "Pressure foot - BPF"...
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Methods of creating stitching data 3. Arrow input screen * Does not become SEW (Sewing) input mode and it is FEED input mood after input the "BAT" code. * Input the feed data to the next B point. * Input the "BAT" code and the feed data from H point to A point repeating.
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Methods of creating stitching data Application inputs Various types of stitching, including back tacking, multiple stitching, offset stitching and zigzag stitching can be carried out. Various types of stitching data can be created easily by combining the basic inputs and these types. (Refer to section [10] Table of stitching type combinations.) Note that the application inputs cannot be combined with point inputs to input data.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-27 2. Setting the back tacking details * The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are, (start/end back tacking)), start mode (N mode), three start stitches, end mode (N mode), three end stitches.) * Press to determine these set...
Methods of creating stitching data [9]-28 Memo Or press the back tacking data setting key on the arrow input screen to directly display the "detailed back tacking data setting" screen. (9)Back tacking (overlap back tacking) [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created.
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Methods of creating stitching data * After creating the broken line data, input [9]-29 3. Confirming the data * The overlap back tacking will be created with the rectangle made with broken lines. Memo Overlap mode in the overlap mode indicate the number of overlapped sections. Memo Number of overlap stitches This is the number of stitches at the overlapped section.
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Methods of creating stitching data (10) Multiple stitching Type Stitching data image Explanation Connection "Stitching" in a set direction is Feed data connected with "feed without stitching". Multiple "Stitching" in a set direction is Stitching connected with "stitching". "Stitching" in alternating reverse Feed data directions is connected with "feed data".
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Methods of creating stitching data 2. Setting the reverse multiple stitching details * The details are set on this screen. (Press , and set the distance to 6.0, and the number of times to 3.) * After inputting the details, press to set the data.
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-32 Memo (A) It is for the combination data of a curve input and multiple sew. The data like the figure below (right) is made as shown in the figure below (left) when curves which pass point 2, point 3, and point 4 after an feed from the home position to point 1 are combined with multiple sewing and inputs.(Distance=10mm and 2 times of "Frequency") The distance of the multiple data becomes "It is narrow"...
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Methods of creating stitching data (11) Offset stitching (with overlap back tacking) [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created. Input offset stitching with overlap back tacking as a broken line. (Set the offset distance to "5.0 mm", direction to "right", overlap back tacking mode to "1", and number of stitches to "3".) (The bold section indicates the overlap back tacking...
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-34 3. Setting the back tacking details * After returning to the Input Method Setting screen, press the back tacking details setting key * The details are set on this screen. (The details set here are, (overlap back tacking), overlap mode three overlap stitches.)
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Methods of creating stitching data (12)Zigzag stitching (with overlap back tacking) [Example] The following type of pattern data will be created. Input zigzag stitching with overlap back tacking as circle. (The zigzag deflection width will be 5.0mm, the feed amount will be 3.0mm, the direction is left,. the overlap back tacking mode will be carried out once, and three overlap stitches will be made.) (The bold section is the overlap back tacking section.)
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Methods of creating stitching data Deflection width, feed amount and creation direction Travel direction right side Feed amount Travel direction left side Memo When the direction of making is made "Center" , does not become a zigzag pattern data if "Width of the shake"...
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Methods of creating stitching data [9]-37 * The system will return to the arrow input screen. * While following the circle data entry procedure, determine points B and C to create the circle data. * After creating the circle data, input 4.
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Call-up function [11] Call-up function In the sewing data input mode, you can call up the sewing data from the internal memory, and can combine the called-up data with the currently-created data to create a new sewing data. You can determine whether the first and final feed data should be deleted. [Example of call-up function] To create the following sewing data, preliminarily create the double circle data ( ), and...
Modification mode [12] Modification mode (1) Main modification mode functions Function Details Details setting data data Movement to The stitching start ○ ○ − stitching start position moves. position Deletes the Designated No. of Stitches ○ ○ Delete designated stitch. All After Designated Stitch Data for one stitch is One Stitch Addition...
Modification mode (2) Entering the modification mode Method that uses standard screen * Press the Standard screen to enter the modification mode. Or, press in the input mode to enter the modification mode. Method that uses data input mode (3) Quitting the modification mode * After making modifications, press to quit the modification mode.
Modification mode (4) Changing the feed data to home position An example for adding the A' point by adding one stitch to the original stitching data, as shown on the left, is explained in this section. Add the A' point as shown on the left. The B point to H point positions will change when the A' point is added.
Modification mode (5) Confirming on the image screen If the image display key is pressed in the input mode, modification mode or conversion mode, the Image screen will open. This Image screen can be used effectively when modifying (converting) data in the modification (conversion mode), and the data can be modified (converted) easily.
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Modification mode [12]-4 * Moving a block : Indicates the home position. (Common for all Image screens.) : Indicates the block movement start position. : Indicates the block movement end position. : Indicates the position after block movement modification. (Current position moved to with the arrow keys.) * Modifying a block (The broken line input data is created with block modification.) : Indicates the home position.
Modification mode (6) Modifying the stitching start position [Example] The stitching start position A point in the stitching data will be modified to the B point as shown below. Operation details 1. Selecting the stitching start position movement * Enter the modification mode. (Refer to the methods for entering the modification mode.) * Press Stitch Data Change...
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Modification mode [12]-6 3. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) 4. Confirming with the Standard screen * The stitching start position has been modified.
Modification mode (7) Deleting a stitch (deleting the designated No. of stitches) [Example] The stitching pattern between the C point and D point in the following type of stitching data will be deleted. Operation details (Deleting the designated No. of stitches) 1.
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Modification mode 3. Setting the deletion method * Press No. of Stitch Designation * Set the No. of stitches to be deleted as "1", and then press (1 stitch of data will be deleted.) 4. Confirming after stitch deletion * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen.
Modification mode (8) Deleting a stitch (Deleting all stitches after the designated position) [Example] The stitching pattern after the E point in the following type of stitching data will be deleted. Operation details (Deleting all stitches after the designated position) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-10 3. Setting the deletion method * Press All After Designated Stitch , and then press (All the data below the specified position will be deleted.) 4. Confirming after stitch deletion * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen.
Modification mode (9) Adding a stitch (Adding one stitch) [Example] The required stitch length A' will be added to the A point of the following type of stitching data. (The maximum stitch length is 12.7mm (between A and A').) Operation details (Adding one stitch) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-12 3. Setting the addition method * Press One Stitch Addition , and then use the arrow keys to move and input the stitch position to be added. (A' point) * Press (One stitch will be added.) 4. Confirming after stitch addition * Quit the modification mode.
Modification mode [12]-13 (10) Adding a stitch (Adding the same stitch) [Example] The stitch A' point, the same as A, will be added to the A point of the following type of stitching data. Operation details (Adding the same stitch) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-14 3. Setting the addition method * Press Same Stitch Addition and then press (The same stitch will be added.) 4. Confirming after stitch addition * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
Modification mode (11) Modifying the stitch position (Position of subsequent data fixed) [Example] The D point in the following type of stitching data will be moved. (The E, F and G points will not be changed) Operation details (Position of subsequent data fixed) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-16 3. Setting the modification method and modification amount * To set the method, press (pattern data after modification stitch fixed), and move to the modification position (point D') using the arrow mark keys. * Press (The stitch position will be modified.) [Memo] Move the stitch length so that it is within the range of 12.7mm at the maximum.
Modification mode [12]-17 (12) Modifying the stitch position (Subsequent data position moved) [Example] The C point in the following type of stitching data will be moved. (The D, E, F and G points will move) Operation details (Subsequent data position moved) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-18 3. Setting the modification method and modification amount * To set the method, press (pattern data after modification stitch moved), and Move to the modification position (point C') using the arrow mark keys. * Press (The stitch positions will be modified.) [Memo] Move the stitch length so that it is within the range of 12.7mm at the maximum.
Modification mode (13) Modifying a block (Changing the prior/subsequent data) [Example] The section between the D point and E point of the following type of stitching data will be moved to the D' point to E' point. At this time, the data prior to and after the D' point to E' point will be changed.
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Modification mode [12]-20 3. Determining the block modification range (end point) * Using Jog , determine the end point position. * Press When the end point is determined, the presser will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
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Modification mode [12]-21 6. Confirming after modification * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
Modification mode [12]-22 (14) Moving a block (Adding new data to the prior/subsequent data) [Example] The section between the D point and E point of the following type of stitching data will be moved to the D' point to E' point. At this time, new data will be added prior to and after the D' point to E' point.
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Modification mode [12]-23 3. Determining the block modification range (end point) * Using Jog , determine the end point position.(E point) * Press When the end point is determined, the presser will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc.
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Modification mode [12]-24 6. Confirming after modification * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
Modification mode (15) Modifying a block 1 (Linear input) [Example] The section between the A point and B point of the following type of stitching pattern will be modified to a linear line. Operation details 1. Selecting block modification * Enter the modification mode. (Refer to the methods for entering the modification mode.) * Press Stitch Data Change...
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Modification mode [12]-26 3. Determining the block modification range (start point) * Using Jog , determine the start point position.(A point) * Press 4. Determining the block modification range (end point) * Using Jog , determine the end point position.(B point) * Press When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return to...
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Modification mode [12]-27 6. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) [Memo] 1. When arc modification is selected for block modification: Arc modification will be executed just by indicating one point in the designated range.
Modification mode (16) Modifying a block 2 (Broken line, arc, curve input) Methods for designating the modification position with the jog keys. (This is handy when using the modification origin data as a reference.) [Example] The C point and D point in the following type of data are each modified to the C' point and D' point.
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Modification mode 3. Determining the block modification range (start point) * Using Jog , determine the start point position.(B point) * Press 4. Determining the block modification range (end point) * Using Jog , determine the end point position.(E point) * Press Jog Validity * Press When the end point is determined, the...
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Modification mode 6. Moving from the modification origin jog position to the modification position, and setting the data * Press the arrow keys and modify the position. (Move to the C' point in this example.) * If there are several positions to be modified, repeat steps 5 and 6.
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Modification mode 9. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
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Modification mode [12]-32 Designating the modification position without using jog keys (Handy for newly creating data.) Steps 1 to 3 are the same as for designating the modification position with the jog keys. Steps 4 and following are explained below. 4.
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Modification mode [12]-33 7. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
Modification mode (17) Modifying a block 3 (Zigzag input) The section between the A point and B point in the following type of stitching data is modified to a zigzag pattern. Operation details 1. Selecting block modification * Enter the modification mode. (Refer to the methods for entering the modification mode.) * Press Stitch Data Change...
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Modification mode 3. Determining the block modification range (start point) * Using Jog , determine the start point position.(A point) * Press 4. Determining the block modification range (end point) * Using Jog , determine the end point position.(B point) * Press When the end point is determined, the work holder will automatically return...
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Modification mode [12]-36 5. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.) When the modifications are undone, the work holder will automatically return to the home position.
Modification mode (18) Modifying a block 4 (Changing the feed data) Methods for designating the modification position with the jog keys. (This is handy when using the modification origin data as a reference.) [Example] The E point and F point in the following type of data are each modified to the E' point and F' point.
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Modification mode 3. Determining the block modification range (start point) * Using Jog , determine the start point position. (Home position) * Press 4. Determining the block modification range (end point) * Using Jog , determine the end point position.(A point) * Press Jog Validity * Press When the end point is determined, the...
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Modification mode [12]-39 6. Moving from the modification origin jog position to the modification position, and setting the data * Press the arrow keys and modify the position. (Move to the E' point in this example.) * Press * If there are several positions to be modified, repeat steps 5 and 6.
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Modification mode [12]-40 9. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
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Modification mode [12]-41 Designating the modification position without using jog keys (Handy for newly creating data.) Steps 1 to 3 are the same as for designating the modification position with the jog keys. Steps 4 and following are explained below. (Refer to section "Designating the modification position without using jog keys"...
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Modification mode [12]-42 6. Confirming the data creation * Press (The block position will be modified.) The work holder will automatically return to the start point. Take care when the needle is lowered, etc. 7. Confirming the modified data * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen.
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Modification mode (19) Modifying stitch length (Designated distance modification) [Example] The stitch length between the stitching data point A and point B is modified as shown below. (3.0mm → 7.0mm) Operation details 1. Selecting the stitch length modification * Enter the modification mode. (Refer to the methods for entering the modification mode.) * Press Stitch Data Change...
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Modification mode [12]-44 3. Setting the modification method * Set the method. : Designated distance modification : All After designated stitch (In this case, press * When modifying in a designated distance, set the No. of modification stitches. (This will be "69 stitches" here.) Set the stitch length.
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Modification mode [12]-45 (20) Modifying stitch length (All After designated stitch) [Example] The stitch length from stitching data point A to the end of stitching is modified as shown below. (3.0mm → 9.0mm) Operation details 1. Selecting the stitch length modification * Enter the modification mode.
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Modification mode [12]-46 3. Setting the modification method * Set the method. : Designated distance modification : All After designated stitch (In this case, press * Set the stitch length. (This will be "9.0mm" here.) * Press 4.Confirming the modifications * Quit the modification mode.
Modification mode (21) Modifying the stitching speed (All sections after designated position) [Example] The stitching speed for all sections after the B point in the following type of stitching data will be changed to medium-high speed(MD1). Operation details (All sections after designated position) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-48 3. Setting the modification method and speed * Press All After Designated Stitch and set the new speed (MD1). * Press (The stitching speed will be modified.) 4. Confirming the modifications * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen.
Modification mode [12]-49 (22) Modifying the stitching speed (N stitches after designated position) [Example] The stitching speed for three stitches after the B point in the following type of stitching data will be changed to medium-high speed(MD1). Operation details (N stitches after designated position) 1.
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Modification mode [12]-50 3. Setting the modification method and speed * Press N Stitches Change After Modified Stitch . Set the number of stitches to be changed (3) and the new speed (MD1). * Press (The stitching speed will be modified.) 4.
Modification mode (23) Modifying code data (Adding code data) [Memo] Refer to "Inputting code data" for a list of code data. [Example] The needle UP halt code (USTP) will be added to the D point of the following type of stitching data.
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Modification mode 3. Setting the code to add * Press Needle UP Halt * Press 4. Confirming execution * Press (The code data will be added.) 5. Confirming the modifications * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen.
Modification mode [12]-53 (24) Modifying code data (Deleting code data) [Example] The needle UP halt code (USTP) will be deleted from the D point of the following type of stitching data. Operation details 1. Selecting code data deletion * Enter the modification mode. * Press Code Data Change , and then press Code Data Delete...
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Modification mode [12]-54 3. Confirming execution * Press (The code data will be deleted.) 4. Confirming the modifications * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
Data conversion mode [13] Data conversion mode (1) Main data conversion mode functions The following types of conversion functions can be used on stitching data that has already been input. Function Details Details setting data data The home Home Correction Valid Set No.
Data conversion mode (2) Entering the conversion mode * Press the Standard screen to enter the conversion mode. (3) Quitting the conversion mode * After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.) (4) Confirming on the image screen (for the conversion mode) (Refer to the section "Confirming on the image screen "...
Data conversion mode (5) Home position correction [Example] The mechanical home position can be moved in 0.1mm increments. [Memo] The movement amount must be within 12.7mm. Operation details 1. Selecting home position correction * Enter the conversion mode. * Press Home position Correction * Press Note that when Enter is pressed, the work holder will move to the home...
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Data conversion mode 3. Confirming the converted data * After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.) [13]-4...
Data conversion mode (6)Back tacking(Start/end back tacking) [Example] In the following type of stitching data, the start/end back tacking at the start of stitching (point A) and end of stitching (point B) is converted (added). (The bold line indicates the back tacking) Operation details 1.
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Data conversion mode 3. Selecting start/end back tacking * Press start/end back tacking [Memo] If the selected block is a "closed figure", the overlap back tacking key will also appear. (Selection will be enabled.) This is not displayed in this example. (Selection is not possible.) 4.Setting the back tacking details * The details are set on this screen.
Data conversion mode (7)Back tacking(Overlap back tacking) [Example] In the following type of stitching data, the overlap back tacking is converted (added). (The bold line indicates the back tacking) Operation details 1. Selecting back tacking * Enter the conversion mode. * Press Back tacking * Press 2.
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Data conversion mode [13]-7 3. Selecting overlap back tacking * Press overlap back tacking [Memo] If the selected block is a "closed figure", the overlap back tacking key will also appear. (Selection will be enabled.) This is displayed in this example. (Selection is possible.) 4.Setting the back tacking details * The details are set on this screen.
Data conversion mode (8)Zigzag stitching [Example] In the following type of stitching data, the arc section between point B and point C is converted (added) to zigzag stitching. (Point A to point B: linear, point B to point C: arc, point C to point D: linear) Operation details 1.
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Data conversion mode [13]-9 [Memo] The block range can be confirmed easily when the Image screen is opened from the (2) screen. *Press from the (2) screen. *Press to return. 3. Selecting zigzag * Press zigzag 4.Setting the zigzag details * The details are set on this screen.
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Data conversion mode [13]-10 5. Confirming execution of conversion * Quit the modification mode. Press to return to the Standard screen. (When is pressed, the modifications executed last will be undone.)
Data conversion mode (9) Scaling [Example] The data will be reduced (X: 50%, 75%) with a fixed stitch length centering on the A' point in the following type of stitching data. Operation details 1. Selecting scaling * Enter the conversion mode. * Press Scaling * Press 2.
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Data conversion mode 3. Setting the center position * In the jog mode, move to the needle near the desired enlargement/contraction center. (In this case, move to point A that is near point A'.) * Press [Memo] The center point can be designated without using the jog keys.
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Data conversion mode [13]-13 5. Confirming the converted data * After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.) [Memo 1] Circle scaling B data (600-799) ... A circle will be created even if the X, Y enlargement ratio/contraction ratio are set to different values.
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Data conversion mode (10) Symmetrical [Example] The left state of the following type of stitching data will be converted into a right state. Operation details 1. Selecting symmetrical * Enter the conversion mode. * Press Symmetrical * Press 2. Setting symmetrical method, etc., and executing * Clearing symmetrical origin data Delete Symmetrical Origin Data Keep Symmetrical Origin Data...
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Data conversion mode [13]-15 3. Confirming the converted data * After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.)
Data conversion mode (11) Rotation [Example] The pattern will be rotated by 45° centering on the A point in the following type of stitching data. Operation details 1. Selecting rotation * Enter the conversion mode. * Press Rotation * Press 2.
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Data conversion mode 3. Setting the center position * In the jog mode, move to the needle near the desired center. * Press [Memo] The center point can be used without using the jog keys. In this case, press only * If the center point is not to be set on the stitching data, use the arrow keys and move to the position to be...
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Data conversion mode 5. Confirming the converted data * After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.) [13]-19...
Data conversion mode (12) Offset [Example] The offset distance for the offset stitches A-B and C-D in the following type of stitching data will be changed and converted into A'-B' and C'-D'. (The offset amount will be A-B: 5mm, C-D: 7mm, A'-B': 7mm, and C'-D': 9mm respectively.) Operation details 1.
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Data conversion mode 3. Confirming the offset No. (Image screen) * Press on the screen displayed in step 2. * The offset No. will be expressed with * Press to return to the original screen. 4. Setting and executing the conversion method * Select the direction.
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Data conversion mode 6. Selecting and confirming the next offset. * Using the arrow keys( select the offset to be changed. * Press after setting the data. 7. Setting and executing the conversion method * Select the direction. (In this case, select "right".) Left direction Right direction * Input the distance.
Data conversion mode (13) Multiple [Example] ABCD designated two times for multiple stitching (feed data specifications) in the following type of stitching data, will be converted to the ABC'D'EF designated three times for reverse multiple stitching (feed data specifications). Operation details 1.
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Data conversion mode [13]-23 3. Confirming on the image screen * press on the screen displayed in step 2. * Confirm the multiple No., etc. * Press to return to the original screen. 4. Setting the conversion method * Select and input the multiple stitching method, direction, distance and number of times.
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Data conversion mode [13]-24 5. Confirming the converted data * After converting the data, press to quit the conversion mode. (When is pressed, the conversions executed last will be undone.)
Function mode [14] Function mode (1) Outline * List of function modes Copy mode Advanced functions Needle down angle setting Set file read Format mode System, set file write Pattern data combination Panel related settings Version confirmation Setting table copy * Entering the function mode * Press the Standard screen, and open the...
Function mode (2) Explanation of each function mode Copy mode The stitching data is copied "from the internal memory to a floppy disk" or "from a floppy disk to the internal memory". [Memo] Sewing data will be copied in the overwriting mode. For this reason, if the sewing data having the same data number is in the internal memory or floppy disk, the new sewing data will be overwritten on the old sewing data.
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Function mode [14]-2 Format mode The "floppy disk" or "internal memory" contents are formatted (initialized). When executed for a "floppy disk", all contents will be deleted. When executed for the "internal memory", all stitching data will be deleted. Floppy disk Internal memory Stitching data combination [Memo] Combination data created with the PLK-B Series cannot be used.
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Function mode [14]-3 (3) Stitching Data Selection screen * Select the stitching data to be added to the combination, and then press (4) Adding stitching data * Stitching data (No. 600 in this example) has been added. * Using the procedure explained in (2) and (3), up to 20 stitching data items can be added to the combination.
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Function mode [14]-4 (7) Completing combination data creation * Creation of the combination data is completed. * Press to return. * Normal stitching can be executed after returning to the Standard screen. The stitching data will automatically change in the combined order. * Reading/deleting combinations (1) Combination screen display * Press...
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Function mode [14]-5 Version confirmation The version of each model's current system can be confirmed. (The version shown on the left is an example.) Advanced functions "Advanced functions" can be set by inputting a password. * Table No. changeover function * Setting table copy function * Icon list display, etc.
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Function mode [14]-6 Setting file read Setting files or step files written (backed up) on a floppy disk are read out. [Memo] The data is read in the overwrite mode, so the setting file originally in the internal memory will be erased. [*.STG]---The Simple setting table [*.SEK]---The multiplication data [*.STP] ---The step fail...
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Function mode [14]-7 Panel related settings Various settings related to the panel can be made. [Wallpaper Color Selection] The wallpaper color (black/white) is reversed. Select the wallpaper that is easy to view. Default value: "Normal" [LCD Backlight Auto OFF] The panel will automatically turn OFF if the panel is not touched within the set time. Setting range : 1 to 9 minutes Default value: "Valid", 5 minutes Canceling method : Touch the panel which is turned OFF.
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Function mode Initial value : "Standard". # Return method from simple screen 1 and 2 ---- Keep pushing the corner on the right of main screen for three seconds or more. Please switch to other modes because returns to the switch selection screen.
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Input/output setting mode [15] Input/output setting mode (1) Outline * List of input/output setting modes Input signal confirmation (Be careful! The sewing machine is ready for operation.) Output signal confirmation (Be careful! The sewing machine is ready for operation.) Home position/encoder/detector confirmation (Be careful! The sewing machine is ready for operation.) Input setting (Custom input) Output confirmation (Custom output)
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Input/output setting mode (2) Explanation of input/output setting mode Input signal confirmation The ON/OFF status of the input signal can be confirmed. Indicates that the input signal is ON. Indicates that the input signal is OFF. [Memo] Input ON/OFF display might be concealed by the error message's giving priority according to the kind of the input or other conditions and being displayed.
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Input/output setting mode Home position/encoder/detector confirmation The status of the home position and encoder detector is displayed in an easy-to-read format. * The detector angle is the angle from the detected DOWN position. * The encoder color will be alternately highlighted. This means detection.
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Input/output setting mode Output confirmation (Custom output) [ Password function ] 1. Output Customize Setting screen * Press the physical output RAM (O1 to O9, OA to OO) to be customized. The Function Section screen will open. 2. Function Selection screen * Press the keys and select the signal type.
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Input/output setting mode [15]-4 5. Details Setting screen (3) * Set the ON delay. (Valid/Invalid, delay time (0 to 2540ms)) * Set the OFF delay. (Valid/Invalid, delay time (0 to 2540ms)) * Press the to fix the setting. (The previous screen will open.)
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Input/output setting mode [15]-5 (3) Input signal setting table Serial Function Specifications Each time the input signal (FSP) is turned ON, the work holder output [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7] and [8] will turn <<ON>> in sequence. When the ["valid work holder number setting (FN)" is set to "1" for the program/ work holder mode], this input signal (FSP) will be invalid.
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Input/output setting mode When the input signal (WC) is ON, output of the wiper output (W) is prohibited. [15]-6 Serial Function Specifications When the input signal (TC) is ON, the thread trimming operation output [thread trimming output (T)], [thread release output (L)], and [wiper output (W)] output are all prohibited.
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Input/output setting mode When the input signal (DAD) is turned ON, the down counter will increment by one. When the input signal (DDC) is turned ON, the down counter will decrement by one. [15]-7 (4) Output signal setting table Serial Function Specifications When the input signal (IO0) that outputs to the virtual output 0 is turned ON, the...
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Input/output setting mode The error occurrence detection output signal (ERR) will turn ON when and error or message occurs. When the up counter count value matches the set value, the count up completed output signal (CUE) will turn ON. [15]-8...
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Input/output setting mode Serial Function Specifications When the down counter count value reaches [0], the count down complete output signal (CDE) will turn ON. When the sewing machine is stopped due to thread breakage detection, the stopped due to needle thread breakage detection output signal (DTS) will turn ON. Use prohibited.
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Program mode [16] Program mode (1)Setting methods 1. Entering the program mode * Press the Standard panel, and open the Program Mode panel. 2. Program Mode panel * This panel is used to select the program mode. There are several mode selection pages.
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Program mode [16]-1 Program mode panel configuration 3. Setting Selection panel (for HALT) The number of the displayed page is displayed. * This Setting Selection panel may also have several pages depending on the mode. Press the keys to change the page. * When the key for the function to be set is pressed, the "Setting Value Change panel "...
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Program mode [16]-2 4. Setting Value Change panel (for STF) [In this case, the CP/ST status is set, but depending on the function, there may be a value setting and ON/OFF setting in addition to the status setting. Refer to the [Memo] at the end of the section.] * This Setting Value Change panel may also have several pages depending...
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Program mode [16]-3 (2)"System, setting file write" and "Setting file read" It is possible to restore easily by storing setting changed program mode on the floppy disk to return later. *System, setting file write 1.Entering the function mode *Press on the Standard screen, and open the Function Mode screen.
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Program mode [16]-4 *Setting file read 1.Entering the function mode *Press on the Standard screen, and open the Function Mode screen. 2.Function mode screen *Press 3. Reading of set file (Please use the floppy disk of backed up.) Memo Reading is done in the superscription mode.
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Program mode list [17] Program mode list Changing to the program mode When using the LCD panel, refer to the section " Operation panel section[16] Program mode ". When using the 7-segment operation panel keys, refer to pages " Control unit section[8]-3 to [8] -4". * For item (*1), there is no LCD panel program mode item.
Program mode list [17]-1 LCD panel Tread trimming sensor LCD panel buzzer cancel Needle thread breakage sensor 4(3) LCD panel connection valid/invalid Number of stitches to invalidate thread LCD panel backlight OFF function 4(3) breakage sensor at stitching start LCD panel display color Number of stitches to invalidate needle Key explanation display 4(3)
List of keys [Appendix] List of keys Standard panel VARIOUS MENUS ARE DISPLAYED RETURNED TO HOME POSITION INCREASE SEWING MACHINE SPEED IMAGE SCREEN IS DISPLAYED ENTERS THE WINDER MODE DECREASE SEWING MACHINE SPEED NEXT STANDARD SCREEN IS PRESSER BAR LIFTING CORRECTION ARE DISPLAYED IS MOVED DOWN...
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List of keys Input mode PATTERN DATA CLEARED B DATA IS MADE (NORMAL INPUT) CANCELS(RETURN (NEW INPUT) ONE PREVIOUS STATE) PATTERN DATA NOT BA DATA IS MADE ERASE STITCH TO INPUT CLEARED (CONTINUE) (MANY INPUT POINT) POINT BEFORE FEED DATA INPUT SEWING INPUT (WITH OUT FEED) STRAIGHT LINE INPUT ARC INPUT...
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List of keys MOVES IN POSITIVE DIRECTION MOVES IN POSITIVE DIRECTION BECOMES A INPUT METHOD (SKIP JOG+) (JOG+) BY FIGURE MOVES IN NEGATIVE DIRECTION MOVES IN NEGATIVE DIRECTION BECOMES A INPUT METHOD (SKIP JOG-) (JOG-) BY THE ARROW CLOTH THICKNESS SET CLOTH THICKNESS SET CLOTH THICKNESS SET (0 to 3 mm)
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List of keys Conversion mode CORRECTION ARE SWITCHED BACK TACKING CONVERT ZIGZAG DATA CONVERT ON OR OFF ENTERS ENLARGEMENT ENTERS MIRROR MODE ENTERS ROTATION MODE /REDUCTION MODE ENTERS OFFSET MODE ENTERS MULTIPLE SEWING CENTER ENLARGEMENT CENTER ENLARGEMENT CENTER ENLARGEMENT /REDUCTION (JOG) /REDUCTION (PATTERN) /REDUCTION (HOME) SYMMETRY PATTERN DATA...
List of keys Input/output mode INPUT SIGNAL IS CONFIRMED OUTPUT SIGNAL IS CONFIRMED CONFIRM (HOME,ENCODER,DETECTOR) INPUT IS SET OUTPUT IS SET Program mode ALL SENTENCES ARE DISPLAYED [Appendix]-5...
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