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3588 -05/020 -15/020 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from serial number 2 760 129 and software version 0380/003, 0381/003 onwards 296-12-19 094/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 08.12...
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This instruction manual applies to all versions and subclasses listed under "Specifi cations". Reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals, whether in whole or in part, is not permitted without our prior permission and not without written indication of the source.
Index Contents ..................Page Register 01 ....................5 Safety ............................ 7 Directives ..........................7 General notes on safety ......................7 Safety symbols ........................8 Important notes for the user ....................8 Notes for operating and technical staff .................. 9 .05.01 Operating staff ........................9 .05.02 Technical staff ........................
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Index Contents ..................Page Register 05 ....................31 Preparation ......................... 33 Inserting the needle ......................33 Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension ............ 34 Changing the bobbin / adjusting the bobbin thread tension ..........35 Threading the needle / adjusting the needle thread tension ..........36 Selecting the program number ....................
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Index Contents ..................Page Lubricating the pocket plate guide ..................89 Adjustment ......................... 90 Notes on adjustment ......................90 Tools, gauges and other accessories for adjusting ............. 90 Abbreviations ........................90 Removing/inserting sewing head ..................91 Adjusting the sewing head ....................92 .05.01 Spacing between sewing head and bedplate ..............
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Index Contents ..................Page .06.15 Aligning the feed rollers ..................... 136 Shaping folder plates ......................137 .07 .01 New installation / self-manufacture of folder plates............137 .07 .02 Slanting the lateral folder plates ..................138 Service menu ........................139 .08.01 Coldstart ..........................140 .08.02 Loading / updating the operating program .................
Safety Safety Directives The machine has been constructed in accordance with the requirements listed in the EC Declaration of Conformity and the Declaration of Incorporation. In addition to this Instruction Manual, also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other regulations and legal requirements and all valid environmental protection regulations! The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory organizations are to be strictly adhered to! General notes on safety...
● The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of work- ing order. ● The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency..
Safety Notes for operating and technical staff Operating staff .05.01 Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the machi- ne and for eliminating any malfunctioning in the sewing area. The operating staff is obliged to observe the following points: ●...
Safety Danger warnings A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the machine, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands in the sewing area during sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! Never leave objects on the table while adjusting the machine settings! Objects can become trapped or be slung away! Danger of injury by hurled objects!
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 3588-05/020 and PFAFF 3588-15/020 is used for folding and sewing on pockets on jeans, workwear and similar garments. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate! The manufacturer cannot be...
Disposal of Machine Disposal of Machine ● Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. ●...
Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer‘s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer‘s premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer‘s premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols. These symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Controls Controls On/off switch Fig. 7 - 01 ● By turning on/off switch 1, the power supply to the machine is switched on or off. Stopptaster ● By pressing the stop switch 1, the com- plete work cycle is stopped, see chapter 10.04 Program interruption.
Controls Switch for the loading function ● The function of the switch 1 can be adap- ted to the various requirements for loa- ding the workpiece. The adjustment is made with parameter "113" and "114", see Chapter 13.10.02 Parameter List. With the needle strip engaged (needles up) there is danger of injury near the needle strip due...
Controls Double-start keys Fig. 7 - 04 ● In MANUAL operation mode, when both double-start keys 1 are activated simultaneously the folder is moved lowered. ● In AUTOMATIC operation mode, when both double-start keys 1 are activated simultane- ously the entire program sequence is started. ●...
Controls Control panel Fig. 7 - 06 The current operating conditions are displayed on control panel 1. Operation takes place in a constant dialogue between the control unit and the operator. For this purpose, depending on the operating condition of the machine, different symbols and/or texts are displayed. If the symbols or texts are framed, these show functions which can be selected by pressing the appropriate position on the monitor.
Mounting and commissioning the machine After unpacking the machine, check it for any transport damage. In case of damage, inform the shipping company and the responsible PFAFF dealer. The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel!
Mounting and commissioning the machine Removing the transit support bracket Before the machine is commis- sioned, transit support bracket 1 must be removed! Transit support bracket 1 serves to secure the sewing machine during transit and must not be used during sewing. Fig.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Commisioning Fig. 8 - 04 ● Before commissioning the machine, clean it thoroughly and lubricate it, or pour in oil, see Chapter 12 Care and Maintenance! ● The machine, in particular the electric wires and pneumatic connection tubes, must be examined for any damage.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Switching the machine on/off Fig. 8 - 05 Fig. 8 - 06 ● Check air pressure on pressure gauge 1 and, if necessary, adjust air pressure with adjus- ting knob 2. ● Turn main switch 3 to position "I". ●...
Mounting and commissioning the machine PC interface ● To read sewing programs or install machine software, use the sd-card-slot in the control panel. ● Socket 2 is for connecting the program- ming system OSCA. With OSCA existing CAD data records can be used to gene- rate seam programs.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Adjusting the control panel ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Select the service menu. ● Select control panel functions. ● Change the display contrast. ● Switch the key tone off or on. Never reduce the display contrast to the extent, that the display can no longer be read! ●...
Mounting and commissioning the machine Checking / adjusting the zero points When commissioning the machine and after changing the control unit or one of the initiators of the sewing jig feed unit, it is necessary to adjust the zero points! ●...
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Mounting and commissioning the machine ● Call up the "teach-in position" function. Fig. 8 - 08 ● Check if adjustment pin 1 can be inserted in the holes of the sewing jig and table when the sewing jig is in this position. ●...
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Mounting and commissioning the machine ● Call up the "needle position" function Fig. 8 - 09 ● Fix adjustment pin 1 in the needle bar with screw 2. ● By turning balance wheel 3, check whether adjustment pin 1 can be guided into the hole in the sewing jig.
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Mounting and commissioning the machine ● Call up the "folder position". Fig. 8 - 10 ● Check whether adjustment pin 1 can be guided into the adjustment hole of the sewing jig and the pocket plate. ● If necessary, correct the position of the sewing jig accordingly using the direction sym- bols.
Preparation Preparation All regulations and instructions in this Instruction Manual are to be observed! Special attention is to be paid to the safety regulations! All preparation work is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel! Inserting the needle Switch the machine off! Danger due to unintentional starting of the machine!
Preparation Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 ● Switch on the machine. ● Place an empty bobbin 1 onto bobbin shaft 2. ● Thread the bobbin in accordance with Fig. 9-02 and wind it anti-clockwise around bobbin 1 a few times.
Preparation Changing the bobbin / adjusting the bobbin thread tension Fig. 9 - 03 ● When the number of stitches entered previously under the "bobbin thread stitch counter" function (see Chapter 9.09) have been sewn, the sewing jig moves automatically to the folding station and stops there.
Preparation Threading the needle / adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 04 ● Switch on the machine. ● Lower the presser foot 1 and open thread trapper 2. ● Thread the needle thread as shown in the above illustration. ●...
Preparation Selecting the program number When changing to a different seam program, please make sure that the part set (folder, pocket plate and sewing jig) correspond to the new seam program. If the wrong combination of parts and seam program is used, the machine may be damaged seriously! ●...
Preparation Selecting / confi guring a sequence Selecting a sequence .06.01 Instead of selecting a program number, it is also possible to select a corresponding se- quence, providing that individual seam programs have been allocated to a sequence, see Chapter 9.06.02 Confi guring a sequence ●...
Preparation Confi guring a sequence .06.02 Up to 4 seam programs can be allocated to a sequence. Each seam programs is allocated to a parts program. During sewing, the seam programs of a selected sequence appear as a function on the display with the parts program, and can be selected directly. ●...
Preparation Slide confi guration Different slide confi gurations can be allocated to the program stations (1 – 4) with parame- ters "116" to "119". Individual programs can also be allocated to slide confi gurations with parameter "115". ● Switch on the machine. ●...
Preparation Jig monitor (optional) To make it possible to monitor the jig, the sewing jig is given a code using magnets which the control can recognize via an additional device. This is a means of preventing pairing a se- wing program with the wrong sewing jig which could cause the needle to break. If the machine is equipped with this optional device, the JIG MONITOR function must be ac- tivated, and a jig code must be entered in the sewing program in order to use the jig moni- tor.
Preparation Determining the jig code .08.02 Fig. 9 - 05 The jig code is entered in the sewing program as a number value (0-99). The code is created on the jig as a binary number by arranging up to eight magnets 1 in a particular way on carrier 2.
Preparation Setting the bobbin thread stitch counter ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the menu for entering the number of bobbin thread stitches. ● Enter the number of stitches on the number block. ● Conclude the input. After sewing the number of bobbin thread stitches, the machine stops auto- matically for changing the bobbin.
Preparation Changing the part set The seam program, parts program and parts (folding set, pocket plates and se- wing jig) must match and always be used together! If the wrong combination of parts and seam program is used, the machine may be damaged seriously! Fig.
Preparation ● Insert a new pocket plate and a matching sewing jig. ● Tighten screws 1 and 2. ● Confi rm change of pocket plat and sewing jig. ● Unscrew the compressed air supply 5. ● Loosen screw 6 and remove folder set 7. ●...
Preparation Loading the pre-cut parts Fig. 9 - 07 ● Switch on the machine. ● Place the pre-cut parts on the loading table or slide them onto the pocket plate and align them. The insertion and alignment of the pre-cut parts depends on the selected menu combination, see Parameter 113 and 114 in Chapter 13.10.02.
Sewing Sewing The machine may only be operated by appropriately instructed personnel! The operating staff must make sure that only authorized persons are in the danger area of the machine! In particular for the production, in addition to the input mode, see Chapter 11 Input, the sew- ing mode is available.
Sewing Automatic sewing mode ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the automatic sewing mode. ● Insert and align the pre-cut parts, see Chapter 9.11 Inserting the pre-cut parts. ● Start the program cycle with the double start keys, see Chapter 7.04 Double start keys. Description of the functions Program number selection This function opens the menu for entering the program number.
Sewing Sewing foot up/down This function is used to raise or lower the sewing foot. In addition the thread trapper is ope- ned or closed. Bobbin change This function makes it possible to change the bobbin. Stacker up/down This function is used to open or close the stacker. Basic position This function is used to move the jig guide, sewing station and jig drive unit to the basic po- sition.
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Sewing Daily piece counter Here the day number of pieces is indicated. Automatic / manual sewing This function is used to switch between automatic and manual sewing. The appropriate sym- bol of the current operating mode is shown respectively. Bobbin thread stitch counter This function opens the menu for entering and resetting the number of stitches for the bob- bin thread, see Chapter 9.09 Setting the bobbin thread stitch counter.
Sewing Sewing with sequences To sew with sequences, parameter "114" must be set at value "1", see Chapter 13.10.02 List of parameters. ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the desired sequence, see Chapter 9.06.01 Selecting a sequence. ● Insert the pre-cut parts. ●...
Sewing Bobbin thread stitch counter This function opens the menu for entering and resetting the number of stitches for the bob- bin thread, see Chapter 9.09 Setting the bobbin thread stitch counter. Automatic / manual sewing This function is used to switch between automatic and manual sewing. The appropriate sym- bol of the current operating mode is shown respectively.
Sewing Error messages If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears on the display. An error message may be caused by incorrect operation, machine defects, as well as by overload conditions. (For a description of the error codes see Chapter 14.02 Description of the error codes). Errors when connecting outputs If an error occurs when connecting an output, the output concerned is shown with the desi- red switching state (0) or (I).
Input Input In addition to the functions for entering or editing seam programs, in the input mode there are functions for displaying information, for program management, for machine confi gurati- on and settings (country settings and rights of access ), as well as for supporting service and adjustment work.
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Input Info This function opens a menu for displaying the following information: - current software status of the machine - current fi rmware status of the machine - current fi rmware status of the control panel - day piece counter - operating hours counter - production hours counter The day piece counter can be reset with the "Clear"...
Input Creating / editing seam programs ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the seam program input function. ● Lower the jig. ● Confi rm operation. ● Reinsert the desired program number or select the desired program. ●...
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Input Conclude input This function is used to conclude the input, and the machine changes into the sewing mode. Mark block start This function is used to defi ne the start of a block, see Chapter 11.02.01 Block functions. Mark block end This function is used to defi...
Input Block functions .02.01 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the seam program input function. ● Defi ne block start and block end After a desired point in the program has been selected with the tacting through the pro- gram function, it is possible to defi...
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Input Shift block After this function has been selected, a new point must be approached with the jig drive. With the enter function, this point is taken over and the block shifted. Delete When this function is selected, the block is deleted. Enter Conclude the block function input and carry out block manipulation.
Input Image functions .02.02 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the seam program input function. ● Call up image functions. Description of the functions Conclude input This function is used to conclude the input, and the machine changes into the sewing mode. Enlargement factor X-axis This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image in the X-direction.
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Input Point of symmetry using number keys The point of symmetry is defi ned by entering the coordinates with number keys. Point of symmetry using control keys With this function the point of symmetry is approached (entered) by pressing the appropria- te direction symbols.
Input Inserting functions .02.03 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the seam program input function. ● Call up "insert" functions. Description of the functions Conclude input (in status bar) This function is used to conclude the input, and the machine changes into the sewing mode. Straight line A straight line is a direct connection between two points.
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Input Circle To enter a circle, three points are necessary. The fi rst point is automatically the starting points. The two missing points still have to be entered. A stitch length must be defi ned. Circular arc For the circular arc the same applies as for the circle, whereby the last point defi nes the end of the circular arc.
Input Other functions .02.04 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the seam program input function. ● Call up "insert" functions. ● Call up other functions. Description of the functions Conclude input (in status bar) This function is used to conclude the input, and the machine changes into the sewing mode.
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Input Wait for input (inputs 1 to 2) The processing of the program is stopped until the appropriate input (1 to 2) has reached the selected level. Wait for time The processing of the program is stopped until the programmed time has elapsed. Speed A speed is entered permanently in the program.
Input Seam programming example The following example describes the seam program input. A drawing with the corresponding coordinate values serves as a programming guideline, see following illustration. For the use of the seam program, the sewing jig and the corresponding part set must match.
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Input ● Lower jig. ● Confi rm operation. ● Enter desired program number (e.g. "115") to create a new seam program. ● Confi rm program number selection ● Tact forwards. ● Call up section editing function. ● Enter jig code (e.g. "99"). ●...
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Input ● Tact forwards. ● Call up jig with obstacles with the "edit" function. ● Tact forwards.
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Input ● Call up the "Esc" function, to change the starting point. ● Move to the starting point with the corresponding direction symbols. ● Save the setting. ● Call up the "insert" function. ● Call up the "start sewing" function.
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Input ● Call up the "standard stitch length" function. ● Enter the value for the standard stitch length, e.g. 3.40 mm. ● Confi rm input. ● Call up the "straight line" function to insert a straight line. ● Move to the end point of the straight line with the corresponding direction symbols. ●...
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Input ● Call up the "zig-zag seam" function. ● Call up the "stitch length" function. ● Enter the value for the stitch length, e.g. 0.23 mm. ● Confi rm input. ● Call up the "straight line" function to insert a straight line. ●...
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Input ● Conclude straight line input. ● Call up other functions. ● Call up "straight seam" function. ● Call up "standard stitch length" function.
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Input ● Call up the "straight line" function to insert a straight line. ● Move to the end point of the straight line with the corresponding direction symbols. ● Save the setting. ● Use the corresponding direction symbols to move to the next straight line end point. ●...
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Input ● Conclude the straight line input. ● Call up other functions. ● Call up the "zig-zag seam" function. ● Call up the "stitch length" function. ● Enter the value for the stitch length, e.g. 0.23 mm. ● Confi rm input.
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Input ● Call up the "straight line" function to insert a straight line. ● Move to the end point of the straight line with the corresponding direction symbols. ● Save the setting. ● Conclude straight line input. ● Call up other functions. ●...
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Input ● Conclude the seam program input (function in status bar). To be able to sew with the newly-created or edited seam program, the stitch generation must be carried out. Incomplete or incorrect programs also can be ended with the "Esc" function without stitch generation. In this case, when the seam program is called up in the sewing mode, an appropriate error message will appear.
Input Program management The program management function is used to manage seam programs as well as confi gura- tion and machine data. Files can be selected from the machine memory or from a SD-Card and be copied or deleted. ● Switch on the machine. ●...
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Input Description of the functions Input mode This function is used to change to the initial state of the input mode. Update drives This function is used to update (upload) the drives. Conclude input This function is used to conclude the input and change to the sewing mode. Data selection With these functions the desired fi...
Input Rights of access The functions, which can be selected on the control panel, are ordered by code numbers and can be protected from unauthorized access. For this purpose the control unit differen- tiates between three user groups (User 1, 2 and 3), which are all assigned a corresponding PIN.
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Input Allocation of the code numbers Standard setting Code Function Symbol number User 1 User 2 User 3 Program number selection Enter stitch length Enter speed Input Create program Program management Parameter settings Parameter group 100 General settings Parameter group 200 Seam parameters Parameter group 300 Sewing motor positions...
Input Standard setting Code Function Symbol number User 1 User 2 User 3 Machine confi guration Load software Set contrast control panel Thread trimming cycle Needle position Set zero points...
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Care and maintenance intervals Clean the entire machine ...................weekly Clean the hook compartment ..............several times daily Clean needle area ................... several times daily Check oil level for sewing head lubrication ..........daily before use Lubricate needle bar frame eccentric ............every 2 months Lubricate jig guides ..................every 2 months Lubricating the pocket plate guide ...............every 2 months...
Care and maintenance Cleaning the machine The required cleaning cycle for the sewing machine is dependent on the following factors: ● Single or multi-shift operation ● Accumulation of dust from the various fabrics Thus, appropriate cleaning instructions can only be determined on an individual basis for each machine.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the hook ● Unscrew screws 1. ● Remove hook gib 2. ● Turn handwheel until the tip of the bobbin case 3 penetrates the hook race groove by approx. 5 mm. ● Remove the bobbin case 3. ●...
Care and maintenance Checking/adjusting the air pressure ● Before operating the machine, always check the air pressure on gauge1. ● Gauge 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. ● If necessary adjust to this reading. ● To do so, pull knob 2 upwards and turn it so that the gauge shows a pressure of 6 bar.
● Before the machine is fi rst operated or whenever the machine has been at a standstill for a longer period of time, also add a few drops of oil to the hook race. We recommend PFAFF sewing-machine oil, part No. 280-1-120 144. Fig. 12 - 06...
Care and maintenance Lubricating sewing jig feed Fig. 12 - 08 Switch off the machine and ensure that it cannot be switched on accidentally! Danger due to unintentional starting of the machine! Only use Isofl ex Topas L32, high-performance grease, part No. 280-1-120 210. ●...
Care and maintenance Lubricating the pocket plate guide Switch off the machine and ensure that it cannot be swit- ched on accidentally! Danger due to unintentional starting of the machine! Only use Isofl ex Topas L32, high-performance grease, part No. 280-1-120 210. ●...
Adjustment Adjustment Please observe all notes from Chapter 1 Safety! In particular care must be taken to see that all protective devices are refi tted properly after adjustment, see Chapter 1.06 Danger warnings! Notes on adjustment All following adjustments are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried out by expert staff trained for this purpose.
Adjustment Removing/inserting sewing head Turn off compressed air! Switch off main switch and ensure that it cannot be turned back on accidentally. Fig. 13 - 01 ● To remove the sewing head, remove the protective cover 1 (screws 2). ● Remove the cover plate 3 (screws 4; 6 screws altogether) ●...
Adjustment Adjusting the sewing head Spacing between sewing head and bedplate .05.01 Requirement When the sewing head is lowered, the distance from the lower edge of the shaft 1 to the bedplate must be 132.8 mm. Fig. 13 - 02 ●...
Adjustment Sewing head position in relation to the bedplate .05.02 Requirement When the sewing head is lowered, after the screws 3 have been loosened, the presser bar 4 must pass exactly through the corresponding hole in the adjustment gauge 1. Fig.
Adjustment Upper and lower toothed belt guards .05.03 Requirement The upper and lower toothed belt guards must be positioned as close as possible over the toothed belt sprockets without touching them. Fig. 13 - 04 ● Move the upper 1 (screw 2) and lower toothed belt guards 3 (screws 4) at the underside of the sewing head according to the requirement.
Adjustment Counterweight .05.04 Requirement In needle bar position BDC the largest eccentricity of the counterweight 1 must be at the top. Fig. 13 - 05 ● Move needle bar to BDC. ● Turn counterweight 1 (screws 2) according to the requirement.
Adjustment Preadjusting the needle height .05.05 Requirement At needle bar position TDC, the distance between the needle point and the adjustment gauge must be approx. 22 mm. 22 mm Fig. 13 - 06 ● Move needle bar 1 (screws 2) without twisting it according to the requirement.
Adjustment Zero stitch .05.06 Requirement When the cylinder plunger 1 is fully extended (straight stitch position), the crank 2 must not carry out any movement when the handwheel is turned. Fig. 13 - 07 ● Pull out cylinder plunger 1 fully. ●...
Adjustment Centering the needle in the needle hole .05.07 Requirement When the cylinder plunger 5 is fully extended (straight stitch position), adjustment pin 1 must fi t precisely into the corresponding adjustment hole of the adjustment gauge 8. Fig. 13 - 08 ●...
Adjustment Zigzag stitch movement .05.08 Requirement When the needle is in TDC, the needle bar 1 must not carry out any movement when the lever 4 is operated. Fig. 13 - 09 ● Bring needle bar 1 to TDC. ● Turn eccentric 2 (screw 3), without twisting it, according to the requirement.
Adjustment Needle bar rise, hook-to-needle clearance, needle height and needle guard .05.09 Requirement In straight stitch position and with the needle bar 2.4 past BDC, 1. the hook point must be at the middle of the needle; the distance between the needle and the hook point must be from 0.05 to 0.1 mm.
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Adjustment ● Unscrew the hook gib and remove the bobbin case. ● Position the hook point at the center of the needle and move the hook bearing according to requirement 1. Make sure that the needle is not pressed against by the needle guard 4. ●...
Adjustment Bobbin case opener stroke .05.10 Requirement 1. The front edges of the retaining spring 1 and the retaining trip 7 must be fl ush with each other. 2. When the bobbin case opener 5 is at its rear point of reversal, the distance between the bobbin case base 6 and the retaining spring 1 must be equal to the thread thickness.
Adjustment Counter presser lifting stroke .05.11 Requirement At needle bar position BDC, the counter presser 3 must be positioned at its top point of reversal. Fig. 13 - 12 ● Move needle bar to BDC. ● Turn eccentric 1 (screws 2) according to the requirement.
Adjustment Counter presser height .05.12 Requirement When the needle bar is at BDC, the top edge of the counter presser 6 must be 1 mm over the closed hook compartment cover 3. Fig. 13 - 13 ● Position lever 1 (nut 2) at its lower stop (see arrow). ●...
Adjustment Counter presser position .05.13 Requirement In straight stitch position, when the needle penetrates, it must be centered in the needle hole of the counter presser 2. Fig. 13 - 14 ● Pull out plunger 1 until it stops (straight stitch position). ●...
Adjustment Zigzag stitch width .05.14 Requirement At the maximum zigzag stitch width, the needle must not strike against the edge of the counter presser. Fig. 13 - 15 ● Turn screw 1 (nut 2) according to the requirement. By turning screw 1, the bartack width can be adjusted.
Adjustment Resting position of the roller lever / radial position of the control cam .05.15 Requirement 1. When the plunger 1 is retracted, there must be a distance of 0.1 mm between the ou- ter edge of the control cam 6 and the roller of the roller lever 5. 2.
Adjustment Thread catcher height .05.16 Requirement The lower edge of the thread catcher 3 must be positioned at a distance of 0.8 mm above the bobbin case 4. Fig. 13 - 17 ● Loosen screws 1 and 2. ● Position the thread catcher 3 above the bobbin case 4. ●...
Adjustment Thread catcher position and knife height .05.17 Requirement When the thread trimmer is in resting position, 1. the front edges of the thread catcher 3 and the knife 5 must be fl ush with each other. 2. the upper edges of the thread catcher 3 and the knife 5 must be even. Fig.
Adjustment Knife pressure .05.18 Requirement When the point of the thread catcher 4 is 6 mm in front of the front edge of the knife 4, the cutting edge of the knife must lightly press against the thread catcher 4. 6 mm Fig.
Adjustment Bobbin thread clamp spring .05.19 Requirement The clamp spring 1 must 1. not be pressed down during the movement of the thread catcher. 2. clamp the bobbin thread reliably after it is cut 3. not obstruct insertion and removal of the bobbin case. Fig.
Adjustment Manual cutting test .05.20 Requirement 1. When it is moving forward, the thread catcher 1 must not push along the bobbin thread 3 in front of it. 2. At the front point of reversal of the thread catcher 1, the bobbin thread 3 must lie approx.
Adjustment Presser height .05.21 Requirement 1. When the take-up lever is at TDC, the needle point must not extend under the presser 1 when the presser 1 is raised. 2. The presser 1 must be aligned laterally so that the sewing thread is blown out from under the presser 1 when the sewing jig is moved into position.
Adjustment Bobbin winder .05.22 Requirement 1. When the bobbin winder is switched on, the bobbin winder spindle must move secu- rely with the winder. 2. When the bobbin winder is switched off, friction wheel 5 must not be driven by drive wheel 1.
Adjustment Needle thread tension release .05.23 Requirement For the tension release, the distance between the tension disks must be 0.5 mm. 0,5 mm Fig. 13 - 24 ● Turn screw 1 (nut 2) according to the requirement.
Adjustment Thread check spring and slack thread regulator .05.24 Requirement 1. The stroke of thread check spring 7 must be completed when the needle point penet- rates the material (travel of the spring approx. 7 mm). 2. When the thread loop is at its largest when going round the hook, the thread check spring 7 must be lifted slightly above support 1.
Adjustment Sewing head lifting cylinder .05.25 Requirement The up and down movement of the sewing head must be uniform. Fig. 13 - 26 ● Insert the sewing head and connect. (See chapter 13.04 Removing/inserting sewing head). ● Adjust the speed (screw 1) and shock absorbing action (screw 2) of the upwards move- ment of the sewing head, and the speed (screw 3) and shock absorbing action (screw 4) of the downwards movement of the sewing head according to the requirement.
Adjustment Hook lubrication .05.26 Requirement When the machine is running, after approx. 10 seconds a fi ne line of oil must form on a paper strip 2 held next to the hook. Fig. 13 - 27 ● Unscrew the hook compartment cover. ●...
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Adjustment ● Run the sewing motor for 2 – 3 minutes. ● With the motor running, hold a strip of paper 2 next to the hook and check the requirement. ● If necessary, adjust the oil supply with screw 3. ●...
Adjustment Adjusting the folding, feed and stacker devices Aligning the sewing jig .06.01 Requirement The lowered sewing jig must lie evenly and lightly on the table top at both the folding and the sewing stations, and hold the workpiece securely. Fig.
Adjustment Height of the pocket plate guide .06.02 Requirement The lowered pocket plate must be parallel to the top edge of the table. Fig. 13 - 29 ● Check the requirement using a metal ruler. ● Loosen screws 1 and 2. ●...
Adjustment Aligning the pocket plate arm .06.03 Requirement The lowered pocket plate 4 should be resting evenly on the table top. Fig. 13 - 30 ● Loosen screws 1. ● Turn screws 2 (nuts 3) according to the requirement. ● Tighten screws 1. Re-check the height of the pocket plate Chap.
Adjustment Aligning the pocket plate guide .06.04 Requirement Guide 7 must be positioned perpendicular to guide 8 of the sewing jig feed. 90° Fig. 13 - 31 ● Switch on the machine. ● Bring the machine into the basic position. ●...
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Adjustment 90° Fig. 13 - 32 ● Slide pocket plate gauge 1 to the back and mark front position. ● Loosen screws 3 and 4. ● Turn screw 5 (nut 6) according to the requirement.
Adjustment Front pocket plate position .06.05 Requirement When the folder is positioned at zero point, the adjustment holes of the pocket plate and the sewing jig must be aligned. Fig. 13 - 33 ● Switch on the machine. ● Bring the machine into the basic position. ●...
5 mm down or more than the value of measurement x up. 2. Initiator 3 should be positioned 0.2 mm below cam switch 1. PFAFF 3588-05/020: X = 260 mm PFAFF 3588-15/020: X = 290 mm Fig. 13 - 34 ●...
Adjustment Positioning the edge folding unit .06.07 Requirement When the edge folding unit and pocket plate are lowered 1. Folder arm 4 must be parallel with pocket plate arm 3 and the table top. 2. The pins in folder arm 4 and the bushes 2 in pocket plate gauge 1 must be aligned, and 3.
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Adjustment Fig. 13 - 36 ● Carry out the adjustment in accordance with requirements 1 and 2 by twisting and mo- ving folder arm 4 and by twisting screws 6. ● Tighten screws 5. ● Turn shock absorber 7 (nut 8) according to requirement 3. ●...
Adjustment Aligning the die .06.08 Requirement When the folder is lowered and the pocket plate is raised at the same time, 1. the bottom edges of the die’s 1 strips must be at a distance of approx. the thickness of the fabric under the underside of the pocket plate. 2.
Adjustment Control sequence of the folder plates .06.09 Pocket style 1. Switching a + b a + b a + b a + b a + b position 2. Switching c + d c + d + e c + d c + d + e c + d position...
Adjustment Position of folder plates .06.10 Requirement 1. The front edges of the folder plates 1 must be parallel to the die 4. 2. In the initial position, the folder plates 1 must be positioned on all sides approx. 0.1 mm under the lower edges of the strips of the die 4. Fig.
Adjustment Position of corner folders .06.11 Requirement 1. In folder position, the corner folders 4 must be parallel under the slanted side of the folder plate and overlap by 1 to 2 mm. 2. The corner folders 4 must be positioned 1 to 2 mm under the folder plates depending on the fabric thickness.
Adjustment Aligning the seam in relation to the pocket .06.12 Requirement The seam is to be at the same distance on all sides to the pocket edge. Fig. 13 - 41 ● Switch on the machine. ● Using parameters "608" and "609" adjust the seam in accordance with the requirement, see Chapter 13.10 Parameter settings.
Adjustment Seam backtack distance .06.13 Requirement The distance between the seam backtack and the pocket opening is to be approx. 1 mm. Fig. 13 - 42 ● Adjust stops 1 (screws 2) on the pocket plate according to the requirement.
Adjustment Stacking device .06.14 Requirement When it is in operating position, the stacking device 2 must hold the workpiece with the least amount of pressure possible. Fig. 13 - 43 ● Adjust the pressure at pressure reducing valve 1 according to the requirement. To carry out the adjustments, the outputs Y 52 and Y 51 must be switched, see Kapitel 13.08 Servicemenu.
Adjustment Aligning the feed rollers .06.15 Requirement The lowered feed follers 4 must rest lightly and evenly on the table top, and be positioned parallel to the front edge of the table. Fig. 13 - 44 ● Turn screws 1 (loosen screws 2 slightly) and the plunger of the cylinder 3 according to the requirement.
Adjustment Shaping folder plates New installation / self-manufacture of folder plates .07 .01 1, 4 30° 30° Fig. 13 - 45 ● Make and/or install the folder plates according to Fig. 13-45. When newly installing or making the folder plates, make sure that they lie be- hind the corners of the pocket plate by at least the amount of the fabric thick- ness on the marked spots.
Adjustment Slanting the lateral folder plates .07 .02 Do not begin with this work process until the adjustments in chapters 13.06.12 Aligning the seam in relation to the pocket and 13.06.13 Seam backtack dis- tance have been carried out! 30° 30°...
Adjustment Service menu The status of the digital and analog inputs is displayed in the service menu. The outputs can be set or reset manually. In addition it is also possible to call up functions for carrying out a cold start, for loading the operating program and for setting the control panel. ●...
Adjustment Control panel settings This function is used to call up a menu for changing the display contrast and for switching the key tone on or off, see Chapter 8.08 Setting the control panel. Adjusting the zero points This function is used to call up a menu for setting the zero points, see Chapter 8.09 Adjus- ting the zero points.
Adjustment Loading / updating the operating program .08.02 To boot a new machine software, a sd-card with the needed fi les has to be plugged in the sd-slot of the control panel. During the loading of the operating program all data in the machine memory is deleted! ●...
Adjustment Sewing motor adjustments ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the "sewing motor adjustments". Description of the functions Conclude input This function is used to conclude the input and change to the sewing mode. Speed adjustment This function is used to increase or reduce the set speed.
Adjustment Parameter settings All parameters, which can be altered, are shown in the list of parameters, see Chapter 13.10.02 List of parameters. A description of how to select parameters and alter the values is given below. Selecting and altering parameters. .10.01 ●...
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Adjustment Uni-material 0 - 3 This parameter changes the function of the loading switch 0 = reverse suction air and ventilate pocket plate 1 = reverse suction air 2 = reverse ventilation pocket plate, 1st position: ven- tilated 3 = reverse ventilation pocket plate, 1st position: down Basic position pocket plate 0 - 1 0 = forwards;...
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Adjustment Slide confi guration Program station 4 0 - 15 Y9 = value 8 Y8 = value 4 Y7 = value 2 Y6 = value 1 Calculate sum of valves to be switched. (e.g.: Switch valves Y9 and Y8 -> 8 + 4 = 12) Tilt sewing head 0 - 1 0 = off;...
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Adjustment NIS (carriage start) [°], see Chap. 13.10.03 80 – 150 Take-up lever tdc [°] 70 – 90 Thread trimming on [° ] 160 – 360 Point at which impulse for thread trimming is given to thread trimming valve is changed (° = degrees after tdc needle bar).
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Adjustment Delay time for stacker frame back [0.01s] 0 - 999 The parameter is used to enter the delay time bet- ween stacker roller roll slowly and stacker frame back. Time for folder slide back [0.01s] 0 - 999 The parameter is used to enter the delay time for the folder slide.The time should be set so that the folder does not move up until the folder plate is in its rear end position.
Adjustment Carriage start .10.03 (NIS) This function changes the time for starting the motors of the jig drive (º = degree after t.d.c. needle bar). Needle at t.d.c. 0° Needle pierces the material, Needle leaves the material, carriage stops, carriage start at approx. 270° command for carriage start is given at approx.
Adjustment Zig-zag delay on/off .10.04 Due to the delay of the valve and cylinder, output of the commands for DELAY ZIGZAG ON and OFF must be delayed as a function of the speed. Zick-Zack on Zick-Zack off Delay Delay too Delay too Delay Delay too...
Control unit Control Basic setting / Diagnosis / Pin assignment Basic control unit A20 .01.01 In the factory, the basic control unit is equipped with the necessary operating and ramp software. This may only be replaced by appropriately trained person- nel.
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Control unit Operation indicators/Voltage supply LEDs for various operating voltages are provided on top of the device (see sticker on the device). These LEDs are for + 12V, + 15.1V and + 24V. Fuses 2,0 AT / 5V / CPU 6,3 AT / 24V / Periphery 0,5 AT / 16V / Control panel 1,25 AT / 230V / Main...
Control unit X11 (Main drive) Signal Signal Puls + direction + Fkt1 + Fkt2 + Vex + Inp2 + Inp1 + A_OC R1_A B_OC R1_B I_OC R2_A R2_B Sewing drive A22 .01.02 Before leaving the factory, the sewing drive controller is equipped with the ne- cessary operating software.
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Control unit X3 (Interface) Signal Signal TxD\ RxD\ Index Index\ REF1 REF1\ REF2 REF2\ X1 or X14 (motor) Signal...
Control unit Stepping motor drive A21 .01.03 The stepping motor controller has the following initial setting: DIP switch Step no.: 1000 Step no.: Current reduction active Enable Rotary switch Position B ==> phase current 5.4 A For information on the status indications via LED please refer to chapter 14.02.05 Errors –...
Control unit Stacker motor drive .01.04 Before leaving the factory, the stacker motor drive has been set and/or program- med to meet the requirements of this machine. It may only be replaced by a programmed drive. Operation controls LED H1 (yellow) LED H2 (green) Discription Power off, no function...
Control unit Description of the error messages General errors .02.01 Display Description ERROR: 3 Error in allocation EMS memory ERROR: 4 C167 not reacting ERROR: 5 Boot fi le (c167boot.bin) cannot be opened ERROR: 6 Error in fl ash-programming ERROR: 7 Error when opening a fi...
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Control unit Display Description ERROR: 242 (cause) Move to folder blocked ERROR: 243 (cause) Move from folder to mach. zero point blocked ERROR: 244 (cause) Move from folder to stacker point blocked ERROR: 245 (cause) Move to stacker point blocked ERROR: 246 (cause) Tacting blocked ERROR: 247 (cause)
Control unit Display Description ERROR: 332 Check-point not permitted ERROR: 341 Sewing motor error, (#sewing motor error) (see Chapter 14.02.04 Sewing motor errors) ERROR: 342 Program incomplete (# program number) ERROR: 343 Program too large (# program number) ERROR: 344 Program does not exist (# program number) ERROR: 345...
Control unit Stitch generation error .02.03 Display Description Incorrect machine identifi cation Section "jig type" or section "obstacle" missing or on wrong place Increment too large Program end without thread trimming Impermissible stitch length data Incorrect element in geometrical data set Quick motion although machine is sewing Impermissible stitch length data Impermissible stitch length data...
Control unit Sewing motor errors .02.04 Display Description Transmission error Timeout serial interface Check sum error in incoming data Timeout command (48) Timeout-slave expired (command string incomplete) (49) Incorrect command code (50) Framing or parity error (51) Check sum incorrect (52) Incorrect date request (53)
Control unit Errors – Stepping motor drive .02.05 If problems occur with the stepping motor drive during the operation, an error might have occurred in the stepping motor controller. The error message is indicated by LEDs on the stepping motor controller. Meaning 01 ROT.
Control unit Errors - Stacker drive .02.06 If problems occur with the stacker drive during operation, an error might have occurred in the motor drive. In this case, a fl ashing LED on the motor controller indicates the error. H1(yellow) Condition/ Correction/ fl...
Control unit CAN-Nodes 3 .03.03 Output Term Funktion Remark OUT1 OUT2 Label holding jig open Valve (with manual label feed) Swing folder slide 3 (with folder slide 4) OUT3 Y12U1 Flap position off or var. sewing slit narrow Impulse valve OUT4 Y12U2 Flap position on or var.
Control unit Special outputs .03.04 Term Funktion Remark Stacker motor forwards slowly Stacker motor backwards slowly Stacker motor forwards quickly Stand up Stand down Boot key This work may only be carried out by properly instructed personnel! Do not touch any live parts! Danger to life through electric voltage!
Pneumatics-switch diagram 95-775 774-95 Version 26.05.99 Part 1 Pneumatics-switch diagram The control elements and valves are in the machine‘s basic position.Main switch -ON, compressed air -ON...
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Reference list Stromlaufpläne Circuit diagrams Reference list for circuit diagrams Stepping motor 1 Stepping motor 2 Sewing motor Stacker motor Height-adjustment motor Suction motor Ventilator control cabinet CAN node 1 CAN node 2 CAN node 3 Controller BS 3 Stepping motors end phase (dual output amplifi er) Sewing motor, end phase Synchronizer Needle thread monitor, monitoring results...
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Inputs E1.1 Pocket plate at front E1.2 Pocket plate at rear E2.2 Pocket plate down E5.1 Folder up E5.2 Folder down E12.2 Flap position off / sewing slit wide Linkage monitoring Jig with obstacles Presser foot up E31.1 Sewing head lifted E31.2 Sewing head lowered E35.1...
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Connections Distribution strip 230 V and 24 V Neutral position SM1 Neutral position SM2 Feed roller down (stacker) Feed roller up (stacker) Central electric plug sewing head E31.1 (sewing head lifted) E31.2 (sewing head lowered) K32 (Thread tension is released) tdopp1 and tdopp2 (double-start keys) E54.1 and E54.2 (frame up/down) Foot switch - suction key (tsaug )
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Outputs Y1.1 Pocket plate at front Y1.2 Pocket plate at back Y2.1 Pocket plate on Y2.2 Pocket plate off Pocket plate ventilation on Y5.1 Folder up Y5.2 Folder down Corner folder at front Edge folder 1 at front Edge folder 2 at front Edge folder 3 at front Suction on No pressure on label retaining clamp, or it is open...
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