Page 1 -22/02; -23/01; -23/02; 3586 -24/02; -25/.. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the serial number 2 812 160 and software version 0382/020, 0383/020, 0433/006, 0433/020 onwards. 296-12-19 375/002 Instruction Manual engl. 07 .18...
Page 2 This instruction manual applies to all models and subclasses listed in chapter 3 Technical Data. Reprinting, copying and translation - including excerpts - from PFAFF instruction books is permitted only with our prior approval and listing of sources. PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH Hans-Geiger-Str.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the zero points of the drive units for the X and Y-axis ..........27 Setting the zero point of the material take-over unit ............29 Adjusting the starting point correction ................. 30 Connection to the vacuum suction device (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) ......32...
Page 4 Cleaning the maintenance unit air ﬁ lter ................84 Checking / setting the air pressure ..................85 Topping up the oil reservoir ....................86 Lubricating the transport guides ..................87 Cleaning the vacuum valve air ﬁ lter (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) ........88...
Page 5 .09.07 Loading table setting ......................112 .09.08 Adjusting the sewing foot ....................113 .09.09 Adjusting the needle thread cutting (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) ........114 .09.10 Adjusting the remaining thread suction (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) ......115 Service menu ........................116 .10.01 Cold start ..........................117 .10.02...
Page 6 CAN node 1 ........................140 .03.02 Special outputs ........................141 Boot key ..........................141 Pneumatic Circuit Diagram ..................... 142 PFAFF 3586-22/02 ......................142 PFAFF 3586-23/01, -23/02 ....................144 PFAFF 3586-24/02 ......................146 PFAFF 3586-25/........................148 Circuit Diagrams ......................150...
Page 7: Safety
Fitting and/or using these products may therefore have negative effects on features which depend on the machine design. We are not liable for any damage caused by the use of non-Pfaff parts.
Page 8: Safety Symbols
Safety Safety symbols Hazard point! Special points of attention Risk of injury to operating personnel and technical staff! Electric voltage! Danger to operating personnel or technical staff. Danger of hands being crushed! Caution! Do not operate without ﬁ nger guard and safety covers! Turn off the main switch before threading, changing the bobbin or needle, cleaning etc! Special points of attention for the owner-operator...
Page 9: Operating Personnel And Technical Staff
Safety Operating personnel and technical staff Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for equipping, operating and cleaning the machine and for fault clearance in the sewing area. The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points: ...
Page 10: Danger Warnings
Safety Danger warnings A work area of 1 m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine to ensure unobstructed access at all times. Do not reach into the needle area during the sewing operation! Risk of injury from the needle! Do not allow any objects to be placed on the table during the adjustment work! The objects could become jammed or be slung away! Risk of injury from parts ﬂ...
Page 11: Proper Use
Proper Use Proper Use The PFAFF 3586-22/02, -23/01, -23/02, -24/02 and -25/.. are mechanised sewing units for sewing darts and waist pleats with and without a basting seam. Any usage not approved by the manufacturer is deemed misuse! The manufacturer shall assume no liability for damage caused by misuse! Proper use also includes compliance with the operating, maintenance, adjustment and repair measures speciﬁ...
Page 12: Technical Data
Technical Data   Technical Data Stitch type: ........................... 301 Stitch count: ..................... max. 4500 min Stitch length: ......................1.0 - 3.0 mm Basting seam stitch length: (Value is calculated automatically, is not adjustable ) ..........6.0 - 9.0 mm Needle system: .......................134 KK Needle size in 1/100 mm: .....................
Page 13 Technical Data Noise data  Noise emission level at workplace with a sewing speed of n = 4500 min : ..L < 90 dB(A) (Noise measurement in accordance with DIN 45 635-48-A-1, ISO 11204, ISO 3744, ISO 4871) Machine dimensions Width: 3586-22/02 ........................1250 mm 3586-23/01, -23/02 ......................1285 mm...
Page 14: Disposal Of The Machine
Disposal of the Machine Disposal of the Machine  It is up to the customer to dispose of the machine properly.  The materials used for the machine include steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. ...
Page 15: Transport, Packaging And Storage
Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport to the customer's premises All machines are completely packed for delivery. Transport within the customer's premises The manufacturer assumes no liability for transport within the customer's premises or to the individual usage sites. Please ensure that the machines are only transported in a vertical position.
Page 16: Work Symbols
Work Symbols Work Symbols Activities to be performed or important information in this instruction manual are emphasised by symbols. The symbols used have the following meaning: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Page 17: Operating Controls
Operating Controls Operating Controls Main switch  Turning the main switch 1 switches the machine power supply on and off. Fig. 7 - 01 Bundle clamp switch (option)  The switch 1 is used to open and close the bundle clamp. The bundle clamp does not come as standard with the machine.
Page 18: Control Panel
Operating Controls Control panel 2 GB max. Fig. 7 - 03 The current operating statuses are indicated on the control panel 1. The machine is operated with constant dialogue between the control unit and the operator; different pictograms and / or texts are displayed for this purpose according to the operating status of the machine. Pictograms or texts with a border represent functions that can be called up by pressing on the respective point on the monitor.
Page 19: Loading Table Switch (Only On The Pfaff 3586-24/02 And 25
Operating Controls Loading table switch (only on the Pfaff 3586-24/02 and 25/..)  The switch 1 is only required if necessary to make it easier to slide back the loading table.  Activating the switch 1 vents the loading table quickly and makes it easy to slide back.
Page 20: Pedal (Only On The Pfaff 3586-25
Operating Controls Pedal (only on the Pfaff 3586-25/..)  Pressing the pedal 1 1x turns the suction on. 2x turns the suction off.  Pressing the pedal 2 moves the loading table forward if the suction is switched on by the pedal 1.
Page 21: Set-Up And Initial Start-Up
Check the machine for transport damage after unpacking it. Please notify the carrier and the relevant PFAFF agency in the event of any damage. The machine may only be set up and started up by qualiﬁ ed personnel! All of...
Page 22: Plus/Minus Keys
Set-up and Initial Start-up Plus/minus keys .01.02  Assemble the reel stand as shown in the adjacent image. Fig. 8 - 02 Mounting the bundle clamp .01.03 (option) Fig. 8 - 03  Insert the bundle clamp into the guide 2 with the square head screw 1. ...
Page 23: Initial Start-Up
Set-up and Initial Start-up Initial start-up Fig. 8 - 04  Before the initial start-up, clean the machine thoroughly and lubricate or ﬁ ll the oil, see chapter 12 Maintenance and Care!  Inspect the machine and in particular the electric lines and pneumatic connecting hoses for possible damage.
Page 24: Switching The Machine On/Off
Set-up and Initial Start-up Switching the machine on/off Fig. 8 - 05 Fig. 8 - 06 Switching the machine on  Check the air pressure on the manometer 1, adjust the air pressure on the control knob 2 if necessary. ...
Page 25: Selecting The Language
Set-up and Initial Start-up Selecting the language  Switch the machine on.  Call up the input menu.  Call up the "Country settings" menu.  Select the language accordingly.
Page 26: Setting The Control Panel
Set-up and Initial Start-up Setting the control panel  Switch the machine on.  Call up "Input" mode.  Call up the service menu.  Call up the control panel functions.  Change the display contrast.  Switch the key tone off or on. Never reduce the display contrast to such an extent that the display can no longer be read! ...
Page 27: Setting The Zero Points Of The Drive Units For The X And Y-Axis
Set-up and Initial Start-up Setting the zero points of the drive units for the X and Y-axis Rule 1. The guide rollers of the Y-drive and the piston rod of the X-drive must rest in the corresponding openings of the adjustment gauge 2. 2.
Page 28 Set-up and Initial Start-up  Call up the "Carriage position" function.  Remove the workholder bar and sewing foot and move to the carriage position.  Remove the needle, insert the adjustment pin 1 into the needle bar and place the adjust- ment gauge 2 on the cover plate.
Page 29: Setting The Zero Point Of The Material Take-Over Unit
Set-up and Initial Start-up Setting the zero point of the material take-over unit Rule The extended needle bar 1 should be parallel to the workholder bar 2 with a clearance of 3 mm. 3 mm Fig. 8 - 08  Call up the menu to set the zero points. ...
Page 30: Adjusting The Starting Point Correction
Set-up and Initial Start-up  Move the needle bar 1 using the arrow symbols according to the rule and press “Enter” to accept the setting. Adjusting the starting point correction Rule 1. The ﬁ rst stitch should lie securely in the workpiece in seams without a start backtack. 2.
Page 31 Set-up and Initial Start-up  Check that the needle is positioned at t.d.c.  Adjust the needle position if necessary using the “Needle position” function, see chapter 13.10 Sewing motor settings.  End zero points entry.  Move to home position, the machine is ready for operation.
Page 32: Connection To The Vacuum Suction Device (Only On The Pfaff 3586-25
Set-up and Initial Start-up Connection to the vacuum suction device (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) Fig. 8 - 09 A vacuum suction device must also be ordered if there is no in-house vacuum suction device. The vacuum suction device makes it easier to precisely place and position the workpiece on the work table 1.
Page 33: Set-Up
Set-up Set-up Observe and comply with all regulations and instructions in this instruction manual. Pay particular attention to all safety regulations! All set-up work may only be carried out by appropriately instructed personnel. Disconnect the machine from the electricity mains for all set-up work by operating the main switch or by removing the mains plug! Inserting the needle Switch off the machine!
Page 34: Threading The Needle Thread / Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension
Set-up Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 02  Switch on the machine, see chapter 8.03 Switching the machine on/off.  Call up the threading aid function. The workholder bar moves out of the needle area, the sewing foot is lowered and the sewing start is disengaged.
Page 35: Winding The Bobbin Thread / Adjusting The Bobbin Thread Tension
Set-up Winding the bobbin thread / adjusting the bobbin thread tension Fig. 9 - 03  Switch on the machine, see chapter 8.03 Switching the machine on/off.  Fit the empty bobbin 1 onto the bobbin winder spindle 2 with the rest thread chamber on the outside.
Page 36: Changing The Bobbin / Adjusting The Bobbin Thread Tension
Set-up Changing the bobbin / adjusting the bobbin thread tension Fig. 9 - 04  Switch on the machine, see chapter 8.03 Switching the machine on/off.  Call up the threading aid function. The workholder bar moves out of the needle area, the sewing foot is lowered and the sewing start is disengaged.
Page 37: Adjusting The Sewing Foot Height
Set-up Adjusting the sewing foot height The foot height is set correctly if the sewing foot is positioned (ﬂ oats) just above the sewing material.  Loosen the lock nut 1 and turn the knurled thumb screw 2 to adjust the sewing foot 3 according to the thickness of the material.
Page 38: Selecting Program Numbers
Set-up Selecting program numbers  Switch the machine on.  Call up the menu to input the program number.  Select the desired program number using the number block (0 - 599).  Conﬁ rm the selection and leave the selection menu. Description of further functions Clear This function sets the value to “0”...
Page 39: Selecting / Compiling A Sequence
Set-up Selecting / compiling a sequence Selecting a sequence .07 .01 An appropriate sequence can be selected instead of a program number. This assumes that individual seam programs have been assigned to a sequence, see chapter 9.06.02 Compiling a sequence. ...
Page 40: Compiling A Sequence
Set-up Compiling a sequence .06.02 Up to 8 seam programs can be assigned to a sequence. The seam programs in a selected sequence appear as a function on the display when sewing and can be selected directly.  Call up the menu to input the sequence and select the desired sequence number without leaving the selection menu, see chapter 9.06.01 Selecting a sequence.
Page 41: Setting The Bobbin Thread Stitch Counter
Set-up Setting the bobbin thread stitch counter  Switch the machine on.  Call up the menu to input the number of bobbin thread stitches.  Enter the number of stitches using the number block.  Conclude the entry. The machine stops automatically for bobbin changeover on reaching the number of bobbin thread stitches.
Page 42 Set-up...
Page 43: Sewing
Sewing Sewing The machine may only be operated by properly instructed personnel! The operating personnel must make sure that only authorised persons are in the danger zone of the machine! The sewing mode is available for the production in particular in addition to input mode, see chapter 11 Input.
Page 44: Automatic Sewing
 Insert the sewing material.  Start the program sequence by sliding in the loading table.  Switch on the loading table suction, see chapter 7.05 Blower switch (only on the Pfaff 3586-25/01) Description of the functions Program number selection This functions opens the menu for inputting the program number, see chapter 9.06...
Page 45: Manual Sewing
Sewing The values of the seam construction diagram and ﬁ rst backtacks or starting stitch condensation can be changed by clicking on the seam construction diagram. Manual sewing  Switch the machine on.  Select the desired program number, see chapter 9.06 Selecting a program number. ...
Page 46 Sewing Description of the functions Program number selection This functions opens the menu for inputting the program number, see chapter 9.06 Selecting a program number. Bobbin thread stitch counter This function opens the menu for inputting and resetting the bobbin thread stitches, see chapter 9.08 Setting the bobbin thread stitch counter.
Page 47 Sewing Running machine (in program sequence) Stop This function is used to stop the sewing sequence. If the intermediate stop is activated with parameter "107", an intermediate stop is made in the program sequence. The corresponding functions can be used to change the insertion depth before starting the machine.
Page 48: Sewing With Sequences
Sewing Sewing with sequences It is possible to use parameter “109” to choose between automatic and manual advancing when sewing with sequences, see chapter 13.11.02 List of param- eters.  Switch the machine on.  Select the desired sequence, see chapter 9.07.01 Selecting a sequence. ...
Page 49: Program Interrupt
Sewing Material thickness This function opens the menu to change the material thickness. Home position These functions are used to move the machine to home position. Program interrupt The program sequence can be interrupted by pressing the “stop” function on the control panel.
Page 50: Error Messages
Sewing Error messages General The display will show an error code if a fault occurs. An error message is generated by incorrect handling, faults on the machine or by overload conditions. (For an explanation of the error codes, see chapter 14.02 Explanation of the error messages.) Error when switching outputs If an error occurs when switching an output, the relevant output is displayed with the desired switching state (0) or (I).
Page 51: Input
Input Input Input mode contains the functions for displaying information, program management, machine adjustment and conﬁ guration (incl. the choice of country and access rights), as well as for supporting service and adjustment work in addition to the functions for inputting or altering seam programs.
Page 52 Input Info This function opens a menu to display the following information: - Current software status of the machine - Current ﬁ rmware status of the machine - Current ﬁ rmware status of the control panel - Current ﬁ rmware status of the main drive - Daily piece counter - Operating hours counter - Production hours counter...
Page 53: Creating / Altering Seam Programs
Input Creating / altering seam programs Seam programs are created or changed in the seam program input menu using the touch screen on the control panel. The seam type to be machined and the corresponding program number are selected after calling up the seam program input menu. Allocation of the additional seam functions to the seam type Dart 2 Waist...
Page 54 Input Description of the functions Single-point darts 1 This function is used to call up the entry of single-point darts, see chapter 11.02.01 Creating / altering single-point darts 1 . Single-point darts 2 This function is used to call up the entry of single-point darts, see chapter 11.02.02 Creating / altering single-point darts 2 .
Page 55: Creating / Altering Single-Point Darts 1
Input Creating / altering single-point darts 1 .02.01  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a dart 1.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 56: Creating / Altering Single-Point Darts 2
Input Creating / altering single-point darts 2 .02.02  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a dart 2.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 57: Creating / Altering A Waist Pleat 1
Input Creating / altering a waist pleat 1 .02.03  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a waist pleat 1.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 58 Input End backtack This function is used to activate the end backtack. End stitch condensation This function is used to activate the end stitch condensation. Basting seam This function is used to attach a basting seam. The basting seam depth corresponds to the hip depth of the waist pleat.
Page 59: Creating / Altering A Waist Pleat 2
Input Creating / altering a waist pleat 2 .02.04  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a waist pleat 2.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 60 Input Start backtack This function is used to activate the start backtack. Starting stitch condensation This function is used to activate the starting stitch condensation. End backtack This function is used to activate the end backtack. End stitch condensation This function is used to activate the end stitch condensation. Basting seam This function is used to attach a basting seam.
Page 61: Creating / Altering A Basting Seam
Input Creating / altering a basting seam .02.05  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a basting seam.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 62: Creating / Altering Double-Point Darts
Input Creating / altering double-point darts .02.06  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a double-point dart.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 63: Creating / Altering Double-Point Darts With A Straight Seam
Input Creating / altering double-point darts with a straight seam .02.07  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up seam program input.  Call up the menu for machining a double-point dart.  Enter programme number. Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode.
Page 64: Example For Seam Program Input
Input Example for seam program input Dart length = 105 mm Waist length = 57 mm - The “Dart 2 seam type” must be used to create the seam type. - The program number for the seam program should be "222". - The stitch length should be 2.0 mm.
Page 65 Input  Conﬁ rm the input.  Call up function 2 and enter value "20" for the dart depth on the number block.  Conﬁ rm the input. The values for the curvature (functions 4 and 5) remain unchanged.  Call up function 3 and enter value "20" for the waist depth on the number block. ...
Page 66: Creating / Altering A Free Seam Program
Input Creating / altering a free seam program The Create / alter a free program function can be used to machine seam programs directly on the machine via the touch panel. It is necessary to initially run through a newly created or altered seam program to ensure that no collision occurs! Only standards seam types are preprogrammed.
Page 67 Input  Call up seam program input.  Call up teach-in.  Enter the program number (e.g. 20) on the number block.  Conﬁ rm the input.
Page 68 Input  Slide in the table.  Conﬁ rm “Move through the cycle 1x” key.  Use the + / - keys to input the insertion depth, e.g. 15.0  Conﬁ rm “Move through the cycle 1x” key.  Conﬁ rm the key until the programming window appears.
Page 69 Input  Conﬁ rm “Move forward through cycle 1x” .  Call up “Creating / altering seam program input”  Use the arrow keys to move the X/Y points (e.g. X: 100; Y: 105).  Press the key 1x to conﬁ rm the entry. ...
Page 70 Input  Call up the "Sew on" function.  Call up the "Stitch length" function  Enter the value for the stitch length, e.g. 1.50 mm  Conﬁ rm the input  Call up the "Straight seam" function to insert a straight seam.
Page 71 Input  Use the arrow keys to move the X/Y points (e.g. X: 400; Y: 10).  Press the key 1x to conﬁ rm the entry  End the straight seam input.  Call up the "Insert” function  Call up the "Stitch length" function.
Page 72 Input  Enter the value for the stitch length, e.g. 1.70 mm  Conﬁ rm the input  Call up the "Straight seam" function to insert a straight seam.  Use the arrow keys to move the X/Y points (e.g. X: 800; Y: 105). ...
Page 73 Input  End the "Cutting" function.  End the seam program input (function in status bar)  Press "Enter" to save the input.  Move to home position.  Call up program “20” , see chapter 9.06 Selecting a program number. It is necessary to initially run through a newly created or altered seam program to ensure that no collision occurs!
Page 74 Input Description of the functions Input This function is used to call up the basic input mode. Home position This function is used to move the machine to home position. Seam program input This function is used to call up the menu for inputting or altering seam programs. Program management This function is used to manage the data from the machine memory and SD card, see chapter 11.05 Program management.
Page 75 Input Move through the cycle This function is used to move through the cycle to the seam construction diagram. Other functions can be performed after reaching the seam construction diagram. Insertion depth This function can be used to increase or decrease the insertion depth. Symbols are used to display the current value.
Page 76 Input Bezier curve Any number of control points can be entered on the curve. The control calculates the curve shape taking account of the stitch length. Control points must not necessarily be puncture points. A stitch length must be deﬁ ned. The greater the number of control points entered, the more accurate the curve shape will be.
Page 77: Program Management
Input Program management The program management function is used to manage seam programs as well as conﬁ guration and machine data. Files can be selected, copied and deleted from the machine memory or from an SD card.  Switch the machine on. ...
Page 78 Input Description of the functions Input mode This function is used to change the initial status of input mode. Update drives This function is used to update (reimport) the drives. Conclude the input This function is used to conclude the input and the machine switches to sewing mode. Data selection These functions are used to mark the desired ﬁ...
Page 79: Rights Of Access
Input Rights of access The functions that can be called up with the control panel are classiﬁ ed by code numbers and can be protected from unauthorised access. To this end, the control unit differentiates between three user groups (user 1, 2 and 3), all of which can be assigned a corresponding PIN.
Page 80 Input Allocation of the code numbers Code Standard setting Function Symbol num- User 1 User 2 User 3 Program number selection Correct program Reset bobbin thread stitch counter Input Create new program Program management Parameter settings Info Reset daily piece counter Delete operating hours counter Delete production hours...
Page 81: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Maintenance intervals Clean the machine .....................weekly Clean the hook area ........daily, several times if in continuous operation Clean the needle area ................several times a day Check oil level ..................daily, before start-up Lubricate the bevel gears ..................once as year Clean the blower air ﬁ...
Page 82: Cleaning The Machine
Maintenance and Care Cleaning the machine The required cleaning cycle for the machine depends on the following factors:  Single or multi-shift operation  Dust formation caused by the workpieces Optimal cleaning instructions can therefore only be determined on a case-by-case basis. Fig.
Page 83: Cleaning The Hook Area
Maintenance and Care Cleaning the hook area Fig. 12 - 02 Disconnect the machine from the electricity mains for all cleaning work by shutting off the main switch or removing the mains plug! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! ...
Page 84: Cleaning The Blower Air Fi Lter
Maintenance and Care Cleaning the blower air ﬁ lter  Remove the cover 1.  Remove the ﬁ lter element and blow it out with compressed air.  Insert the cleaned ﬁ lter element and replace the cover 1. Fig. 12 - 03 Cleaning the maintenance unit air ﬁ...
Page 85: Checking / Setting The Air Pressure
Maintenance and Care Checking / setting the air pressure  Check the air pressure on the manometer 1 before every start-up.  The manometer 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar.  Adjust this value if needed.  To do this, pull up the button 2 and turn it so that the manometer 1 shows a pressure of 6 bar.
Page 86: Topping Up The Oil Reservoir
The oil tank 4 serves solely for topping up the oil reservoir 2 and not for displaying the oil level. Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22.0 mm /s at 40 °C and a density of 0.865 g/cm at 15°C! We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, order no. 280-1-120 144.
Page 87: Lubricating The Transport Guides
Maintenance and Care Lubricating the transport guides Fig. 12 - 07 Switch off the machine and secure it against reactivation! Risk of injury if the machine suddenly starts up! Only use Isoﬂ ex Topas L32 high-performance grease, order no. 280-1-120 210. ...
Page 88: Cleaning The Vacuum Valve Air Fi Lter (Only On The Pfaff 3586-25
Maintenance and Care Cleaning the vacuum valve air ﬁ lter (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) Fig. 12 - 08 Switch off the machine and secure it against reactivation! Risk of injury if the machine suddenly starts up!  Remove the union 1.
Page 89: Adjustment
Unless otherwise stated, the machine must be disconnected from the power supply before all adjustment work! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! No screw clamp may be fastened to the needle bar on the PFAFF 3586! This may damage the special needle bar coating. Notes on adjustment All adjustments in this manual are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried out by technical staff trained for this purpose.
Page 90: Moving The Sewing Head
Adjustment Moving the sewing head Shut off the compressed air! Switch off the machine and secure it against reactivation! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Fig. 13 - 01  Slide the workholder bar 1 to the left and fold it out. ...
Page 91: Checking And Adjustment Aid
Adjustment Checking and adjustment aid The adjustment gauge 1 (order no. 95-752 474-05) can be used to ﬁ x the nee- dle bar in the needle rise position (needle bar is positioned 1.8 mm after b.d.c.). Fig. 13 - 02 ...
Page 92: Adjusting The Sewing Head
Adjustment Adjusting the sewing head Machine drive home position .07 .01 This setting is only required if the toothed belt 2 has been dismantled. Rule The markings 3 and 4 should be aligned if the needle bar is positioned 1.8 mm after b.d.c. Fig.
Page 93: Needle In Needle Hole Centre
Adjustment Needle in needle hole centre .07 .02 Rule The needle should pierce the centre of the needle hole exactly. Fig. 13 - 04  Move the needle directly over the needle hole.  Loosen the screws 1, 2 and 3. ...
Page 94 Adjustment Hook shaft bearing and spur gear clearance .07 .03 Rule 1. The front edge of the hook shaft 5 should be 14.5 mm away from the needle midpoint; the groove in the hook shaft bearing 1 (see arrow) should be parallel to the bed plate and point away from the sewing direction.
Page 95: Hook Lubrication
Adjustment Hook lubrication .07 .04 Rule 1. The centrifugal disc 1 should be 1.5 mm in front of the oil distributor ring 3. 2. A light oil strip should appear on a paper strip held over the needle plate cutout after approximatelya 10 seconds when the machine is running at full speed.
Page 96: Needle Bar Rise, Hook-To-Needle Clearance, Needle Height And Bobbin Case Position Fi Nger
Adjustment Needle bar rise, hook-to-needle clearance, needle height and bobbin case .07 .05 position ﬁ nger Rule With the needle bar positioned 1.8 mm after b.d.c. 1. The tip of the hook 6 should be at the needle midpoint and be a distance of 0.05 mm - 0.1 mm from the ﬁ...
Page 97: Thread Check Spring And Slack Thread Regulator
Adjustment Thread check spring and slack thread regulator .07 .06 Rule 1. The movement of the thread check spring should be ﬁ nished when the needle point punctures the material (spring deﬂ ection: approx. 7 mm). 2. The thread check spring should have moved approx. 1 mm when forming the maximum thread loop while passing the thread around the hook.
Page 98: Bobbin Winder
Adjustment Bobbin winder .07 .07 Rule 1. When the bobbin winder is switched on, the drive wheel 3 should be moved easily, whereas when the bobbin winder is switched off, the friction wheel 5 must not touch the drive wheel 3. 2.
Page 99: Adjusting The Thread Trimmer
Adjustment Adjusting the thread trimmer Pre-adjusting the control cam .08.01 Rule When the needle bar is at t.d.c., the surface 1 of the control cam should be parallel to the bed plate. Fig. 13 - 10  Turn the control cam (screws 2) according to the rule.
Page 100: Roller Lever Setting
Adjustment Roller lever setting .08.02 Rule 1. When the cylinder 3 is fully extended, the roller or the roller lever 4 should be a distance of 0.1 mm from the highest point of the control cam 5. 2. The cylinder 3 should be parallel to the front edge of the bed plate. Fig.
Page 101: Aligning The Thread Catcher Laterally
Adjustment Aligning the thread catcher laterally .07 .03 Rule 1. The tip of the thread catcher 5 should point exactly to the needle midpoint, but can de- viate up to 0.3 mm to the left of the needle midpoint as required. 2.
Page 102: Knife Position
Adjustment Knife position .08.04 Rule 1. There should be a clearance of 4 mm between the knife edge and the needle. 2. The right edge of the knife 1 should not protrude beyond the right edge of the thread catcher (see arrow). 4 mm Fig.
Page 103: Front Turning Point Of The Thread Catcher
Adjustment Front turning point of the thread catcher .08.05 Rule When the thread catcher 5 is in the front turning point, the rear edge of the thread catcher cutout should be 1 mm (1.2 mm on the -25/01) in front of the bobbin case position ﬁ...
Page 104: Manual Cutting Control
Adjustment Manual cutting control .08.06 Rule Two threads must be cut cleanly on both the left and right in the thread catcher cutout 1. on the -25/01 Fig. 13 - 15  Fit the needle plate.  Manually move the thread catcher 1 to its front turning point. ...
Page 105: Control Cam (Recalibrating)
Adjustment Control cam .08.07 (recalibrating) Rule If the end of the thread guard 3 is positioned 2 mm behind the centre of the lug on the bobbin case position ﬁ nger 4, there should also be a clearance of 2 mm (3 mm on the -25/01) between the tip of the thread catcher 6 and the centre of the lug.
Page 106: Adjusting The Feed Mechanisms
Adjustment Adjusting the feed mechanisms Aligning the workholder bar .09.01 Rule 1. The sewing material should be clamped evenly along the entire length of the work- holder bar 1. 2. There should be a clearance of 0.5 mm between the guide roller 5 and the workholder bar when the workholder bar 1 (right ﬁ...
Page 107: Aligning The X-Axis Drive Unit
Adjustment Aligning the X-axis drive unit .09.02 Rule The lower edge of the guide rail 3 should stand parallel below the table top (without the cover plate) with a clearance of 64 mm. Fig. 13 - 18  Align the drive unit 1 (screws 2) according to the rule.
Page 108: Belt Tension On The X-Axis Drive Unit
Adjustment Belt tension on the X-axis drive unit .09.03 Rule The belt tension should be 200 Nm and should be checked with the measuring device 2. Fig. 13 - 19  Adjust the tensioning roller 1 (lock nut, accessible from the rear) according to the rule. For information regarding the proper handling of the measuring device 4 (order no.
Page 109: Stop On The Y-Axis Drive Unit
Adjustment Stop on the Y-axis drive unit .09.04 Rule The workholder bar 3 must not strike against the sewing foot 4. Fig. 13 - 20  Adjust the stop 1 (screws 2) according to the rule.
Page 110: Tooth Fl Ank Play On The Y-Axis Drive Unit
Adjustment Tooth ﬂ ank play on the Y-axis drive unit .09.05 Rule There should be no noticeable play in the Y-axis drive unit when the machine is switched Fig. 13 - 21  Move the motor 1 (screws 2, four screws in total) towards the machine housing according to the rule.
Page 111: Material Take-Over Unit Needle Height
Adjustment Material take-over unit needle height .09.06 Rule All needles 1 should be positioned 0.5 mm above the cover plate when the needle bar is lowered. Fig. 13 - 22  Switch the machine on.  Call up the input menu. ...
Page 112: Loading Table Setting
Adjustment Loading table setting .09.07 Rule The retracted loading table 3 should be positioned in the middle of the cutout of the material take-over unit 4 and parallel to the material take-over unit 4 and the cover plate. Fig. 13 - 23 ...
Page 113: Adjusting The Sewing Foot
Adjustment Adjusting the sewing foot .09.08 Rule 1. The sewing foot shoe should stand parallel above the table top with a clearance of 1.5 mm when the sewing foot 1 is lowered. 2. The needle 4 should be positioned centrally in the cutout of the sewing foot 1. Fig.
Page 114: Adjusting The Needle Thread Cutting (Only On The Pfaff 3586-25
Adjustment Adjusting the needle thread cutting .09.09 (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) Rule The knife 1 should retract into the stitch triangle clamped by the thread clamp 2 after sewing. Fig. 13 - 24c  Loosen the screws 3.  Adjust the thread trimmer so that the knife moves in parallel to the cover plate 4.
Page 115: Adjusting The Remaining Thread Suction (Only On The Pfaff 3586-25
Adjustment Adjusting the remaining thread suction .09.10 (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) Fig. 13 - 24e  The clearance to the suction 1 should be set so that it does not collide with the clamp 3 when the workholder bar 2 is moved.
Page 116: Service Menu
Adjustment Service menu The states of the digital inputs are 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, for setting the control panel and for setting the zero points.
Page 117: Cold Start
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 8.06 Setting the control panel. Set zero points This function is used to call up the menu for setting the zero points. Cold start .10.01 All altered parameter settings are deleted when performing a cold start!
Page 118: Loading / Updating The Operating Program
Adjustment Loading / updating the operating program .10.02 An SD card with the necessary boot ﬁ les must be inserted in the SD card slot on the control panel when the machine is switched on in order to load the operating program. All data in the machine memory is deleted when the operating program is loaded! ...
Page 119: Sewing Motor Settings
Adjustment Sewing motor settings  Switch the machine on.  Call up “Input” mode.  Call up sewing motor functions. Description of the functions Conclude the input This function is used to conclude the input and the machine switches to sewing mode. Speed setting This function is used to increase or decrease the nominal speed.
Page 120: Parameter Settings
Adjustment Parameter settings All changeable parameters are listed in the parameter list, see chapter 13.12.02 List of parameters. Parameter selection as well as changing the values is described below. Selecting and changing parameters .12.01  Switch on the machine and call up the input menu. ...
Page 121: List Of Parameters
Adjustment List of parameters .12.02 Bobbin thread monitor 0 - 1 0 = off; 1 = counter Needle thread monitor 0 -1 0 = off; 1 = on 2 = on with reverse tacting Needle thread monitor hide stitches 0 – 99 The number of stitches at which the needle thread monitor is not activated when sewing is changed.
Page 122 Adjustment End stitch condensation stitch count 1 - 20 Angle seam end [°] 0 - 90 Angle seam end stitch count 1 - 9 Basting seam starting stitch length [0.1 mm] 10 - 60 Basting seam starting stitch count 1 - 9 Basting seam end stitch length [0.1 mm] 10 - 60 Basting seam end stitch count...
Page 123: Carriage Start (Nis)
Adjustment Carriage start .12.03 (NIS) This parameter is used to change the time for the start of the clamp drive motors (° = needle bar position after t.d.c.). Needle in t.d.c. 0° Needle penetrates the material Needle lifts out of Carriage stops, the material Command to start the carriage...
Page 124: Stacker (Only On The Pfaff 3586-25
Adjustment Stacker (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..)  The stacker is managed via parameter 111, see chapter 13.12.02 List of parameters.  Adjusting the height of the storage spar 2 with screws 1.The height of the bracket 3 is readjusted with screws 4.
Page 125: Control Unit
Control unit Control Unit Home position / diagnostics / pin assignment Power supply A30 .01.01 Voltage Fuse 230 V AC (mains) ....... F6 (6.3 A T) ......... - 5 V DC (processor) ....F1 (2 A T) ..........H1 18 V DC (control panel)....F2 (500 mA T) ........H5 24 V DC (I/O) ......
Page 126 Control unit X 2 (BS3) Signal Signal 1 ...... GND 5 V 4 ......5 V 2 ...... GND 5 V 5 ......5 V 3 ...... GND 5 V 6 ......5 V 7 .......18 V AC 8 ...... 18 V AC 9 .....
Page 127 Control unit Basic control unit A20 .01.02 Supply PC 104 ﬂ oppy Flat cable ﬂ oppy Supply ﬂ oppy Boot stop Pin assignment X103 (COM1) X101 (COM2) Signal Signal 1 Vterm1 ....6 2 RxD ...... 7 3 TxD ...... 8 Vterm2 5 GND...
Page 128 Control unit X301 (X-axis / motor 1) X302 (Y-axis / motor 2) X303 (Depth / motor 3) Signal Signal 1 .......Pulse + 9 ....... Pulse - 2 ....Direction + 10 ....Direction - 3 ....Gate/enable + 11 ....Gate/enable - 4 ....
Page 129 Control unit Sewing drive A22 .01.03 The sewing drive control unit is supplied from the factory with the necessary operating software already installed. This should only be replaced by the appropriate technical staff. The “Power on” LED indicates that it is ready for operation. Diagnostic functions and fuses are not provided.
Page 130 Control unit Stepping motor drive A40 .01.04 The stepping motor control unit has the following basic setting: Motor 1: 3,5 A, SIN 8 Motor 2: 4 A, SIN 8 Motor 3: 2 A, half step Current reduction 50%, coupling of motor 1 and motor 2 The settings are loaded.
Page 131 Control unit X2, X3, X4 (Control of motor 1 to 3) Signal Signal 1 .......Pulse + 9 ....... Pulse - 2 ....Direction + 10 ....Direction - 3 ....Gate/enable + 11 ....Gate/enable - 4 ....Current control + 12 ....Current control - 5 ......
Page 132 Control unit X400 (Inputs) Signal Signal Signal 3 ....IN1 21 ....GND 39 ....24 V 4 ....IN2 22 ....GND 40 ....24 V 5 ....IN3 23 ....GND 41 ....24 V 6 ....IN4 24 ....GND 42 ....24 V 7 ....
Page 133: Explanation Of Error Messages
Control unit Explanation of error messages General errors .02.01 Display Description Response ERROR: 3 Error in allocating the EMS memory Switch off error ERROR: 4 C167 is not reacting Switch off error ERROR: 5 Boot ﬁ le (c167boot.bin) cannot be Switch off error opened ERROR: 6...
Page 134 Control unit Display Description Response ERROR: 210 Command byte of the NM interface was not Troubleshoot free, command could not be issued ERROR: 211 Coordinates outside the sewing area Troubleshoot ERROR: 212 Stitch length too large Troubleshoot ERROR: 213 Carriage zero point not found Troubleshoot ERROR: 214 No carriage start NIS...
Page 135 Control unit Display Description Response ERROR: 329 Program too large Troubleshoot ERROR: 330 Stitch generation error Troubleshoot (#Stitch generation error) (#Section number) ERROR: 331 Stitch too large (> 3mm) Troubleshoot ERROR: 332 Supporting point not allowed Troubleshoot ERROR: 341 Sewing motor error Troubleshoot (#Sewing motor error) (See chapter 14.02.04 Sewing motor errors)
Page 136: Can Errors
Control unit Display Description Response ERROR: 380 Basting seam end < waist pleat length Troubleshoot ERROR: 381 Basting seam depth too large Troubleshoot ERROR: 382 Waist length straight seam > waist length Troubleshoot ERROR: 401 Text ﬁ le cannot be opened Switch off error ERROR: 402 Error in read text ﬁ...
Page 137: Conversion Errors (Free Programming)
Control unit Conversion errors .02.04 (free programming) Display Description Incorrect machine code “Clamp type” section or “Obstacle” section missing or at incorrect position Increment too large Program end without thread trimming Impermissible stitch length speciﬁ cation Incorrect element in geometric data set Rapid motion although machine is sewing Impermissible stitch length speciﬁ...
Page 138: Sd Card Errors
Control unit SD card errors .02.05 Display Description NO CARD INCORRECT CARD CARD INSERT ERROR CARD WRITE PROTECTION DATA ERROR on the CARD CARD FORMAT error INCORRECT CARD FILE INCORRECT FILE SIZE TRANSMISSION ERROR DELETE FILE error Sewing motor errors .02.06 Display Description...
Page 139: Stepping Motor Drive Errors
Control unit Display Description Power electronics fault during operation No increments Motor blocked Commutation transmitter plug missing Incremental transmitter plug missing Faulty motor operation (nominal speed not attained) Control algorithm locked EEPROM cannot be programmed EEPROM missing Master reset performed Residual path for path-controlled, guided delay ramp too short Slave has received 5 garbled messages in succession Deadman expired...
Page 140: List Of Inputs And Outputs
Control unit List of inputs and outputs CAN node 1 .03.01 Output Name Function Comment OUT1 Y1.1 Loading table back Impulse valve OUT2 Y1.2 Loading table forward Impulse valve OUT3 Suction on Valve OUT4 Needle strip down Valve OUT5 Workholder bar down Valve OUT6 Sewing foot up...
Page 141: Special Outputs
Control unit Special outputs .03.02 Name Function Comment Loading table depressurised Loading table slowly back Air blast function Fabric blowdown function (test in -24/02) Boot key This work must only be per- formed by trained technical staff! Do not touch any live parts! Fatal danger from electric voltage! Fig.
Page 142: Pneumatic Circuit Diagram
Pneumatic circuit diagram 95-779 287-95 Circuit Diagrams Version 29.03.03 Part 1 Pneumatic Circuit Diagram PFAFF 3586-22/02 The pneumatic diagram is drawn in the machine's home position. The power (air and electric- ity) is connected. The components are in a ﬁ xed state.
Page 143 95-779 287-95 Pneumatic circuit diagram Part 2 Version 22.08.01...
Page 144: Pfaff 3586-23/01, -23/02
Pneumatic circuit diagram 95-779 349-95 Version 03.07 .06 Part 1 PFAFF 3586-23/01, -23/02 The pneumatic diagram is drawn in the machine's home position. The power (air and electric- ity) is connected. The components are in a ﬁ xed state.
Page 145 95-779 349-95 Pneumatic circuit diagram Part 2 Version 03.07 .06...
Page 146: Pfaff 3586-24/02
Pneumatic circuit diagram 95-779 425-95 Version 28.04.17 Part 1 PFAFF 3586-24/02 The pneumatic diagram is drawn in the machine's home position. The power (air and electric- ity) is connected. The components are in a ﬁ xed state.
Page 147 95-779 425-95 Pneumatic circuit diagram Part 2 Version 28.04.17...
Page 148: Pfaff 3586-25
Pneumatic circuit diagram 95-779 607-95 Version 05.04.17 Part 1 PFAFF 3586-25/.. The pneumatic diagram is drawn in the machine's home position. The power (air and electric- ity) is connected. The components are in a ﬁ xed state.
Page 149 95-779 607-95 Pneumatic circuit diagram Part 2 Version 05.04.17...
Page 150: Circuit Diagrams
Reference list Circuit Diagrams Circuit Diagrams Reference list for the circuit diagrams CAN nodes Control unit BS 3 Printed circuit board Sewing motor control unit Thread monitor evaluation Thread monitor sensor (MSF02) Control panel BDF P1 Control unit BS 3 Control unit SM-end phase E1.1 Initiator - loading table back...
Page 151 91-191 431-95 Mains supply 230 V Version 27 .07 .17...
Page 152 Axis drives 91-191 431-95 Version 08.03.17...
Page 153 91-191 431-95 Sewing drive Version 08.03.17...
Page 154 Circuit diagram 91-191 431-95 Outputs Version 27 .07 .17...
Page 155 91-191 431-95 Circuit diagram Inputs Version 08.03.2017...
Page 156 Circuit diagram 91-191 431-95 A20, A26, A30, A50 Version 08.03.17 +24V...
Page 157 Notizen...
Page 158 PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH 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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