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Supplement to the instruction
and adjustment manual for the
PFAFF 487, 489 and 5487
296-12-18 647/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 06.2009

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  • Page 1 -918/55 Supplement to the instruction and adjustment manual for the PFAFF 487, 489 and 5487 296-12-18 647/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 06.2009...
  • Page 2 The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or in part, is only permitted with our previous authorization and with written reference to the source. PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen AG Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord D-67661 Kaiserslautern...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Contents ..................Page Proper use..........................5 Controls ..........................6 Knee Switch ........................... 6 Control panel .......................... 6 Keyboard ..........................7 Installation and commissioning ..................9 Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables ............9 Basic position of the machine drive unit ................10 .02.01 With control unit P320 ED ....................
  • Page 4 Index Contents ..................Page Sewing motor errors ......................48 Explanation of the error messages ..................49 Table of inputs ........................50 Table of outputs ........................50 Service menu ........................51 Carry out a cold start ......................52 Internet update of the machine software ................53 Circuit diagrams ........................

  • Page 5: Proper Use

    The PFAFF 487-918/55, 489-918/55 and the PFAFF 5487-918/55 are single-needle, ultra-high-speed sewing machines with programmable fullness control. The PFAFF 487-918/55 and the 489-918/55 are used to sew lockstitch seams in industry. The PFAFF 5487-918/55 is used to sew two-thread chain stitch seams in industry.

  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls Controls Knee Switch Manual sewing: ● By operating knee switch 1 it is possi- ble to alternate between two pre-set amounts of fullness. Programmed sewing: ● By operating knee switch 1 the amounts of fullness are changed according to the program selected.

  • Page 7: Keyboard

    The keyboard is used for the quick operation of the machine during sewing and when selec- ting the fullness. With the corresponding LED of the 20 keys, active key functions are displa- yed (Function active = LED lit). PFAFF 487-918/55, 489-918/55 PFAFF 5487-918/55 Fig. 2 - 03 Single stitch ●...
  • Page 8 Controls Reverse sewing direction (only on the PFAFF 487), 489 ● As long as the reverse sewing key is pressed, the machine sews in reverse. For the pro- gramming and learning functions, the relevant seam section is programmed "in reverse". Bartack suppression ●...

  • Page 9: Installation And Commissioning

    Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables Fig. 3 - 01 ● Connect all plugs as labelled to the control box . ●...

  • Page 10: Basic Position Of The Machine Drive Unit

    Installation and commissioning Basic position of the machine drive unit With control unit P320 ED .02.01 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the service function. ● Call up the motor service function. ●...
  • Page 11 Installation and commissioning ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up parameter " 301". ● Turn the balance wheel in the direction of rotation until the needle point, descending from above, is fl ush with the top edge of the needle plate. ●...

  • Page 12: With Control Unit P323 Ms

    Installation and commissioning With control unit P323 MS .02.02 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the service function. ● By turning the balance wheel in the sewing direction, ascertain the number of incre- ments per turn (this maximum value appears under "POS"...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    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. Selecting the program number ●...

  • Page 14: Inputting Fullness

    Preparation Inputting fullness ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the program number input menu. ● Select program number " 0".. ● Confi rm the selection and quit the selection menu. ● Enter the desired value with the appropriate arrow keys. Fig.

  • Page 15: Entering / Altering The Code Number

    Preparation Entering / altering the code number ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Select parameter " 800". ● Select the code number input menu. ● Enter the code number on the number keys (factory code setting is " 3800").
  • Page 16 Preparation ● Take over the code number entered. The code input remains stored until the machine is switched off at the main switch. As long as the machine is not switched off, all parameters are freely ac- cessible without having to enter the code number again. ●...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Control Panel

    Preparation 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!

  • Page 18: Sewing

    Sewing Sewing In the sewing mode all relevant settings for the sewing operation are displayed on the screen and can be altered with the corresponding functions. In the sewing mode a difference is made between manual sewing, sewing with fi xed pro- grams and programmed sewing.
  • Page 19 Sewing Seam end Opens the menu for entering the functions at the end of the seam, see Chapter 5.01.01 En- tering the seam start and seam end functions in the manual sewing mode. Needle raised Moves the needle to its highest position Needle position raised When this function is activated, the needle moves to its highest position after sewing stops.

  • Page 20: Entering The Seam Start And Seam End In Manual Sewing Mode

    Sewing Entering the seam start and seam end in manual sewing mode .01.01 After the appropriate function has been selected, the menu for entering the value for con- densed stitches or for backtacks appears. PFAFF 487 , 489 PFAFF 5487 ●...

  • Page 21: Sewing With Fi Xed Programs

    Sewing Sewing with fi xed programs Fixed programs are stored under the program numbers 1 and 2. The fi xed programs are used for the quick and easy production of seams with different amounts of fullness. When sewing with fi xed programs, 2 or 3 seam sections are sewn af- ter each other.
  • Page 22 Sewing Needle raised Moves the needle to its highest position Needle position raised When this function is activated, the needle moves to its highest position after sewing stops. Thread trimming When the function is activated, enables thread trimming with the pedal function. Sewing foot raised When this function is activated, the sewing foot is raised after sewing stops.

  • Page 23: Programmed Sewing

    Sewing Programmed sewing With the program numbers 3 - 49 it is possible to call up previously programmed seams. In programmed sewing all seam sections for pre-gathering a sleeve are set in one seam pro- gram. The information about the seam program, such as program number, number of pro- grammed seam sections, programmed comments is displayed.
  • Page 24 Sewing Current seam This function is used to select and display the current seam (right/left). Automatic seam change When this function is activated, the machine changes automatically from the right to left seam. Needle raised Moves the needle to its highest position Program interruption Interrupts the program sequence, see Chapter 5.03.01 Program interruption Thread trimming...

  • Page 25: Program Interruption

    Sewing Program interruption .03.01 ● With the "program interruption" function the programmed seam sequence is interrupted (e.g. if the thread breaks). ● Interrupt program sequence. ● If necessary, tact forwards or backwards through the sections of the seam program. ● If necessary, change the values and carry out the other functions as in manual sewing, see Chapter 10.01 Manual sewing.

  • Page 26: Input

    Input Input In the input mode the functions parameter input, information, creating/adjusting a sewing program, teach-in, program administration and service are available. ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. Explanation of the functions Sewing mode Quit the input mode and call up the sewing mode. Parameter selection Select the hundred and unit fi...

  • Page 27: Seam Program Input

    Input Seam program input Seam programs can be created by entering parameters in the "Creating/adjusting a seam program" function, or by sewing a sample with the "Teach in" function. Irrespective of which function is being used, fi rst of all it is necessary to select the program number and the basic settings of the seam program, which is to be sewn.
  • Page 28 Input ● Set the seam type (by pressing the appropriate symbol several times until the appropria- te seam type is displayed). Description of the symbols: Sewing program with left and right seam, beginning with the right seam. Sewing program with left seam only. Sewing program with right seam only.

  • Page 29: Seam Program Input With The "Creating/Adjusting A Program" Functionen

    Input Seam program input with the "Creating/adjusting a program" functionen" .01.02 With this function the seam program is entered by entering or changing the appropriate va- lues on the control panel. This type of seam program input is particularly suitable for adjus- ting existing seam programs.
  • Page 30 Input ● If necessary, insert the seam section. The current seam section is copied and all following seam sections are set one place back. ● If necessary, delete the current seam section. ● If necessary, conclude the input of the current seam and store the parameter for the other seam in the reverse order (mirror seam).

  • Page 31: Seam Program Input With The "Creating/Adjusting A Program" Function

    Input Seam program input with the "Creating/adjusting a program" function .01.03 With this function the seam program is entered by sewing a sample. A new program is al- ways created, i.e. if an existing program is selected, this will be overwritten. ●...
  • Page 32 Input ● By pressing Enter the seam section end is defi ned by stitch counting. ● By operating the pedal in position "- 2", the seam section is ended by pedal operation ● By operating the knee switch, the seam section is ended by knee switch operation, see Chapter 2.01 Knee switch.

  • Page 33: Entering The Functions At The Beginning Of The Seam During Seam Programming

    Input Entering the functions at the beginning of the seam during seam programming .01.04 After the appropriate function has been called up, the menu for entering the value of the placement stitch appears. To begin with the condensed stitches function is not activated. PFAFF 487 , 489 PFAFF 5487 ●...

  • Page 34: Entering The Functions At The End Of Seam Section During Seam Programming

    Input Entering the functions at the end of seam section during seam programming .01.05 After the appropriate function has been called up, the menu for entering the functions and values for the end of the seam section without condensed stitches appears. PFAFF 487 , 489 PFAFF 5487 ●...
  • Page 35 Input ● Switch the "thread trimming" function on or off, see Chapter 5.01 Manual Sewing. ● Switch the "needle raised" function on or off, see Chapter 5.01 Manual Sewing. ● Conclude the input and change to programmed sewing. It is not possible to set every combination of functions. All the activated functions are shown as inverse symbols.

  • Page 36: Examples Of How To Create A Seam Program

    Input Examples of how to create a seam program Example of a seam program input with the "creating/adjusting a program" .02.01 function The program to be created should - have 3 seam sections and - be stored under the program number "4" with the comment "PROG". Seam area 1 Number of stitches: 40 Fullness: 0...
  • Page 37 Input ● Enter the value " 0" for the fullness. ● Call up the menu for the input of the end of the seam section. ● Switch on the stitch count function to change to the next seam section, and set value " 40"...
  • Page 38 Input ● Conclude the input of the end of the seam section. ● Change to the input of the third seam section. ● Enter the value " 0" for the fullness. ● Call up the menu for the input of the end of the seam section. ●...

  • Page 39: Example Of A Seam Program Input Using The "Teach-In" Function

    Input Example of a seam program input using the "teach-in" function .02.02 The program to be created should - have 3 seam sections and - be stored under the program number "11" with the comment "TEACH". Seam area 1 Learn number of stitches Fullness: 0 Seam area 2 End with knee switch...
  • Page 40 Input ● Enter the value " 0" for the fullness. ● Sew the fi rst seam section using the pedal function. ● Change to the input of the second seam section. ● Enter the value " 30" for the fullness. ●...

  • Page 41: Seam Program Administration

    Input Seam program administration In the program administration the seam programs deposited in the machine memory and the SD-Card can be deleted and copied. The left side of the display shows the programs in machine memory. The right side of the display shows the programs on the SD-Card. Selec- ted programs are red marked.
  • Page 42 Input Dialog window The dialog window shows questions and additional buttons for the answers. Enter button Enter button Yes for one seam program. All button Yes for one or all marked seam programs. Esc button No for one or all marked seam programs. Next button No for one seam program.

  • Page 43: Adjustment Differing From The Basic Machine

    Adjustment Adjustment differing from the basic machine Basic setting of the differential adjustment device Requirement With the fullness set at "0", the stitch length at "2.5" and the adjustment gauge 5 fi tted, the roller 2 should be touching pressure sleeve 4. Fig.

  • Page 44: Parameter Settings

    Adjustment Parameter settings Overview of the parameter functions .02.01 After the machine has been switched on, by pressing the appropriate function the input mode is called up, in which the individual parameters can be called up directly. With a code it is possible to protect all or individual parameter groups against unauthorised access.

  • Page 45: Example Of A Parameter Input

    Adjustment Example of a parameter input .02.02 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● e.g. call up parameter " 113" (switch beep tone for section change on/off) ● e.g. switch beep tone on (value "ON"). ●...

  • Page 46: List Of Parameters

    Adjustment List of parameters The operator has free access to the "100" parameters. Parameters "200" - "800" can only be changed after entering a code number and may only be changed by authorised personnel. Reversing OFF - ON Beep tone for section change OFF - ON Max.
  • Page 47 Adjustment P-quota speed controller 0 - 50 I-quota speed controller 0 - 100 P-quota position controller 0 - 50 D-quota position controller 0 - 100 Time for position controller 0 - 100 P-quota position controller for rest brake 0 - 50 D-quota position controller for rest brake 0 - 50 Maximum moment for rest brake...

  • Page 48: Sewing Motor Errors

    Adjustment Right of access function group 100 0 - 1 Right of access function group 200 0 - 1 Right of access function group 300 0 - 1 Right of access function group 400 0 - 1 Right of access function group 500 0 - 1 Right of access service 0 - 1...

  • Page 49: Explanation Of The Error Messages

    Adjustment Explanation of the error messages Message Description E001 System error E002 Sewing motor E002/BB/xxx BB = 20: Time-out 02: Position forwards 03: Position in reverse 05: Position by shortest path 09: Write parameter 10: Speed 0A: Reset stitch counter 0B: Stop after xxx stitches 30: Time-out for increasing speed 31: Time-out for uncertain positioning...

  • Page 50: Table Of Inputs

    Adjustment Table of inputs not assigned not assignedi not assigned Start inhibitor not assigned Knee switch not assigned not assigned not assigned E10: not assigned E11: not assigned E12: not assigned E13: not assigned E14: not assigned E15: not assigned E16: Reference for fullness adjustment Table of outputs...

  • Page 51: Service Menu

    Adjustment Service menu ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the service menu. Explanation of the functions Input mode Quit the service menu and call up the input Sewing mode Quit the service menu and call up the sewing mode. Set/reset outputs Use the arrow functions to select the desired output and set "function 1"...

  • Page 52: Carry Out A Cold Start

    Adjustment Carry out a cold start ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the service menu. ● Carry out a cold start. After a cold start all programmed values are set back to their status at the time of delivery.

  • Page 53: Internet Update Of The Machine Software

    Adjustment Internet update of the machine software The machine software can be updated with PFAFF fl ash programming. For this purpose the PFP boot program and the appropriate control software for the machine type must be in- stalled on a PC. To transfer the data to the machine, the PC and the machine control unit must be connected with an appropriate null modem cable ( part no.

  • Page 54: Circuit Diagrams

    Circuit diagrams Stromlaufpläne Circuit diagrams Reference list for circuit diagrams 91-191 525-95 Controller Quick P 320MS Control panel (BDF T1) Keyboard Sewing head identifi cation (OTE) Sewing lamp Sewing motor Stepping motor fullness adjustment (SM1) Main switch Knee switch (program switching) Pedal speed control unit Sychronizer PD3 Mains plug...
  • Page 55 91-191 525-95 Circuit diagrams Part 1 Version 20.09.07 Circuit diagrams 91-191 525-95 .01.02...
  • Page 56 Circuit diagrams 91-191 525-95 Version 20.09.07 Part 2...
  • Page 57 91-191 525-95 Circuit diagrams Part 3 Version 20.09.07...
  • Page 58 Circuit diagrams 91-191 525-95 Version 20.09.07 Part 4...
  • Page 59 Note...
  • Page 60 PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen AG Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord D-67661 Kaiserslautern Telefon: +49 - 6301 3205 - 0 Telefax: +49 - 6301 3205 - 1386 E-mail: info@pfaff-industrial.com Gedruckt in der BRD / Printed in Germany / Imprimé en la R.F.A. / Impreso en la R.F.A...

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