Setup ( S. 69) is important for specialists. Service Instructions are supplied separately. With regard to minimum qualification and other requirements to be met by personnel, please also follow the chapter Safety ( S. 7). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Lists are marked by bullet points. Result of performing an operation Change to the machine or on the display/control panel. Important Special attention must be paid to this point when performing a step. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Each manufacturer has performed a hazard assessment for these purchased parts and confirmed their design compliance with applicable European and national regulations. The proper use of the built-in components is described in the corresponding manu- facturer's instructions. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Leave machines, equipment and packaging material in the con- dition in which they were found when the damage was discovered. This will ensure any claims against the transport company. Report all other complaints to Dürkopp Adler immediately after receiving the product. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The power plug may only be assembled to the power cable by qualified specialists. Obligations Follow the country-specific safety and accident prevention regu- of the operator lations and the legal regulations concerning industrial safety and the protection of the environment. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Signal words Signal words and the hazard they describe: Signal word Meaning DANGER (with hazard symbol) If ignored, fatal or serious injury will result WARNING (with hazard symbol) If ignored, fatal or serious injury can result Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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If ignored, environmental damage can result NOTICE (without hazard symbol) If ignored, property damage can result Symbols The following symbols indicate the type of danger to personnel: Symbol Type of danger General Electric shock Puncture Crushing Environmental damage Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in moderate or minor injury if the warning is ignored. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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CAUTION Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in environmental damage if ignored. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
(2) - Guide Pull the needle thread approx. 4 cm through the needle after threading. This ensures reliable sewing-on. When using silicone oil, also thread the needle thread through the optional silicone oiler (1). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Set the primary tension of the needle thread (2) to be as low as possible. The thread interlacing should be exactly in the middle of the material being sewn. With thin sewn material, excessive thread tension can lead to undesired ruffing and thread bre- akages. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
(2) - Thread tensioning spring The thread regulator (1) regulates the amount of needle thread required for forming the stitch. An optimum sewing result is only possible when the thread regulator is exactly adjusted. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
(3) - Winder shaft (6) - Tensioner To wind the hook thread: Fit the bobbin (2) on the bobbin shaft (3). Pull the thread through the guide (5) and around the tensioner (6). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Tear off the thread at the thread clamp (1) after winding. Note If the thread must be wound without sewing then the thread winding mode can be set in the controller. See chapter bobbin winding ( S. 35). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Pull the hook cover (3) downwards. Lift the bobbin housing flap (1). Remove the bobbin housing upper section (2) with the bobbin (6). Remove the empty bobbin from the bobbin housing upper section (2). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Pull the hook thread approx. 2.5 cm out of the bobbin housing upper (2). The bobbin must rotate in the direction of the arrow when pulling out the hook thread. Insert the bobbin housing upper (2). Close the hook cover (3). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Remove the bobbin housing upper section (3) with the bobbin. Adjust the tensioning spring (1) via the adjustment screw (2) until the correct tension is set. Insert the bobbin housing upper section (3). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
(1) faces the hook tip. Tighten the screw (2). Always adjust the clearance between the hook and the needle after changing to a different needle thickness ( Service Instructions). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Operation Otherwise the following errors can occur: • Changing to a thinner needle: Missing stitches, thread damage • Changing to a thicker needle: Damage to the hook tip, damage to the needle Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Fig. 8: Adjusting the button mount – standard clamp ① ④ ② ③ (1) - Button mount, left (3) - Knurled screw (2) - Lever (4) - Button mount, right Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Clamp raises, pedal ready for sewing. Press the Ready button. Clamp remains raised, pedal is disabled. Loosen the knurled screw (3). Open the button amount to the correct distance using the lever (2). Insert the button. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The sewing machine stops. The clamps remain lowered. Continuing the sewing Press the pedal briefly fully forwards or press process in the middle the Reset button. of the sewing cycle Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Clamps the needle thread on the first stitch. LED on = Needle thread clamp on LED off = Needle thread clamp off Memory button Perform memory functions. Reset button Delete an error and restore settings. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Save the seam appearance. Switching on the machine To switch on the machine: Main power switch ON. The last seam appearance sewn is loaded and the seam appearance number is shown in the Program display. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Select button until the X axis symbol LED illumi- nates. Press the +/– Function buttons until the desired X axis value is reached. 100 % corresponds to the specified dimensions of the selected seam appearance. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The button hole clearance is preset to 3.4 mm (3.4 mm = 100 %). The button hole clearance can be set by changing the percentage value. Button hole Button hole Button hole Value [%] Value [%] Value [%] clearance [mm] clearance [mm] clearance [mm] Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Example Preset dimension in the X direction = 16 mm Desired value in the X direction = 10 mm Value to be set = (100 % : 16 mm) * 10 mm = 62.5 % Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the +/– Function buttons to sew 1 stitch respectively. The Function display shows the current number of stitches. Press the Reset button. The clamp raises. Press the Select button until the Seam appearance form symbol LED illuminates. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the pedal forwards. The bobbin winding process starts. Press the pedal fully forwards to stop the bobbin winding pro- cess. Press the Ready button. The button LED goes out, the clamp raises. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Each end of sewing decrements the counter by 1. A message is shown in the display when the cycle number is reached. Insert a new bobbin. Press the Reset button. Counter is reset. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Ready button to confirm the seam appearance. Press the +/– Function buttons to select between 0 and 1. Press the Ready button to confirm the value. Press the Memory button. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Ready button to confirm the memory location. Select a seam appearance ( S. 31). Scale the axes ( S. 31). Set the speed ( S. 34). Relocating the sewing appearance position: Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Ready button to confirm the memory location. Set ---- in the lower display via the buttons +/–. Press the Ready button to confirm the deletion. Press the Memory button to exit the memory mode. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Ready button to confirm the seam appearance sequence. The Program shows the memory location, the Function display shows the number of seam appearances. Press the Memory button to exit the memory mode. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Ready button to confirm the seam appearance sequence. Set ---- in the lower display via the buttons +/–. Press the Ready button to confirm the deletion. Press the Memory button to exit the memory mode. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Function display shows the parameter value. Press the +/– Program buttons to select a different parameter. Press the Ready button to confirm the parameter. The button LED illuminates. Press the +/– Function buttons to change values. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Press the Reset button to return a changed value to the ori- ginal value. Press the Ready button to save a change. The button LED goes out. Press the Memory button. The button LED goes out. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The button LED illuminates. Use the +/– Program buttons to set parameter number U085. Press the Ready button. Use the +/– Function buttons to enter a function value of 1. Press the Select button. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The machine automatically cen- ters the seam appearance in the middle of the sewing field. To subsequently relocate the seam appearance, see chapter saving seam appearances ( S. 38). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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The coordinates are accurate to 0.1 mm and are separated by a comma. Important In a text editor, the last coordinate line must be actively terminated with a line break so that the cursor is in the next empty line. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The Function display shows values from 1 to 4: • 1: Load seam appearance from USB stick. • 2: Save seam appearance to USB stick. • 3: Delete seam appearance from controller. • 4: Edit seam appearance. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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To delete a seam appearance from the controller: Use the +/– Function buttons to set a value of 3. Press the Select button. Press the Reset button to confirm the deletion. Function display shows “----”. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Repeat steps 3 to 5 for all further stitches. Press the Ready button to save the edited seam appearance. Press the Reset button. The button LED goes out. 10. Press the USB button. The button LED goes out. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The download is finished when no more values are shown in the Function display. You must now wait at least 25 seconds before continuing, otherwise the controller can be damaged! Switch off the controller. Pull out the USB stick. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The button LED illuminates. Use the +/– Program buttons to set parameter number U085. Press the Ready button. Use the +/– Function buttons to enter a function value of 1. Press the Select button. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
• T X.XX = Servo motors • A X.XX = Seam appearances Press the +/– Function buttons and check the respective soft- ware version. Press the Ready button. Press the Memory button. The button LED goes out. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
10 x 2 16 x 2 10 x 2 16 x 2.5 24 x 3 24 x 3 6 x 2.5 6 x 2.5 6 x 2.5 8 x 2 8 x 2 Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Number of Stitch diagram Size (mm) X x Y stitches 8 x 2 10 x 0.1 10 x 0.1 25 x 0.1 25 x 0.1 25 x 0.1 35 x 0.1 4 x 20 Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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0.1 x 20 0.1 x 10 0.1 x 20 0.1 x 20 10 x 7 12 x 7 10 x 6 12 x 6 7 x 10 7 x 10 24 x 3 Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Stitch diagram Size (mm) X x Y stitches 8 x 2 Ø 12 2.5 x 20 2.5 x 25 2.5 x 25 2.5 x 30 2.5 x 30 2.5 x 30 Ø 8 Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
( Service Instructions). Work to be carried out Operating hours 160 1000 Removing lint and thread remnants Clearing the fan screen at the control box Refilling oil Lubricating the sewing automat Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Points that need to be cleaned particularly thoroughly: • Area under the throat plate (1) • Area around the hook (2) • Bobbin housing and interior • Thread cutter • Area around the needle Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Maintenance Fig. 15: Cleaning and checking ① ② (1) - Underside of throat plate (2) - Hook Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
The bearings are supplied from the oil reservoir. For topping off the oil reservoir, use only lubricating oil DA 10 or oil of equivalent quality with the following specifications: • Viscosity at 40 °C:10 mm • Flash point: 150 °C Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
(1) - Oil reservoir (2) - Oil filler opening Proper setting The oil level in the oil reservoir (1) must not drop below the lower red marking or be above the upper red marking. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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For lubricating the gear maximum 110 ml are necessary. Fig. 18: Refilling oil (3) ⑤ (5) - Oil gauge glass When oil splashes at the oil gauge glass during operation enough oil is filled in. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Apply an adequate amount of grease to the fleece (2) to lubri- cate the outer side of the cam disk (1). Apply a small amount of grease to the joints (3) to ensure they remain flexible. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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(5) - Guide groove Apply a small amount of grease to the inner guide groove (5) and the roller (4) from the outside. Apply a small amount of grease to the joints (6). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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(9) - Cross head backside (8) - Groove (10) - Connectors To lubricate the machine head: Apply grease to cross head backside (9) and the connectors (10). Lubricate the groove (8). Lubricate the thread lever guide (7). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Crushing is possible. Ensure that the table plate has sufficient load- bearing capacity and strength. The cutouts in self-manufactured table plates must conform to the dimensions specified in the drawing (see Appendix). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Screw the pedal (2) to the frame brace (3). Slide the pedal (2) so that it sits in the middle of the frame brace (3). The frame brace (3) has elongated holes to allow alignment. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Screw the main power switch (3) to the left of the underside of the table plate. Fasten the cables (1) and (2) to the control cabinet (5) on the table plate, using cable fastening nails and strain-relief clamps. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Place the control cabinet (2) on the underside of the table plate. Screw the control cabinet (2) to the underside of the table plate using 3 screws (1), washers, retaining rings and nuts. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Fig. 25: Mounting the upper section support ① ② (1) - Upper section support (2) - Hole To mount the upper section support: Insert the upper section support (1) into the hole (2) in the table plate. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
To avoid jamming, slide the table plate in or out evenly at both sides. The scales (1) on the outer sides of the bars serve as an adjustment aid. Tighten both screws (2). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Place the sewing machine (3) on the table plate. Fasten the sewing machine (3) at the left and right using the retainers (1) and (2). Screw the retainers in place using the screws (4), hanger (5) and nuts. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
3 screws (1). Screw the oil collection reservoir (5) into the retainer (2). Pug the oil line (3) into the oil collection reservoir (5). Plug the rubber mounts (4) into the table plate (6). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Fig. 29: Connecting the cables to the controller To connect the cables to the controller: Connect the cables. All cables are labelled appropriately. Lay the cables to the control cabinet and bundle together with cable ties. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
6.3.11 Mounting the hood Fig. 30: Mounting the hood ① ② (1) - Hood (2) - Screws To mount the hood: Screw the hood (1) to the upper section using 4 screws (2). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Fig. 31: Fitting the eye protection ② ① (1) - Screws (2) - Eye protection To fit the eye protection: Screw the eye protection (2) to the upper section using 2 screws (1). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
(3) - Button container (2) - Retainer To fit the button container: Screw the retainer (2) to the table plate. Plug the button container (3) into the retainer (2) and secure with a screw (1). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Start the sewing test at low speed and then continuously increase the speed. 10. Check that the seams conform to the desired requirements. If not, see chapter setting the needle thread tension ( S. 16). Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Remove residual oil from the oil pan using a cloth. Cover the control panel to protect it from soiling. Cover the control to protect it from soiling. Cover the entire machine if possible to protect it from contam- ination and damage. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
When disposing of the machine, be aware that it consists of a range of different materials (steel, plastic, electronic components, etc.). Follow the national regulations when disposing these materials. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
• Rotate the needle bar to error the upper dead point. Needle field Needle field area error • Press the Reset button. area error exceeded • Check the X/Y scaling. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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• Plug in the USB stick again. USB read error Reading from U01 ~ U10 not • Main power switch OFF. possible. • Main power switch ON. • Plug in the USB stick again. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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/ encoder has no signal encoder. Z phase error Z signal no longer changes • Check the motor / encoder. Z phase error Z signal inaccurate / encoder • Check the motor / has no signal encoder. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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• Main power switch OFF. search error responding • Check the sensor. Thread catcher Thread catcher motor not • Main power switch OFF. motor error running correctly • Check the motor and connections. Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Thread-guiding parts, such Check threading path as thread tube, thread guide or thread take-up disk, are sharp-edged Throat plate, hook or Have parts reworked by spread have been qualified specialists damaged by the needle Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Needle thread and hook Check threading path thread have not been threaded correctly Needle Needle thickness is Use recommended needle breakage unsuitable for the sewing thickness material or the thread Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
Number of standard patterns Number of storable modified patterns Number of sequences Number of seam appearances per sequence Soft start Can be switched in and out Mains voltage Mains frequency [Hz] 50/60 Length [mm] Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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Technical data Technical data Unit Width [mm] Height [mm] Weight [kg] Operating Instructions 512/532 - 05.0 - 04/2018...
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