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Strobel – Roll Padder Electronic
KA-ED
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  • Page 1 Operating and Mechanic's Instructions and Spare Parts Catalogue Strobel – Roll Padder Electronic KA-ED Version: 22...
  • Page 2 The sign of quality ou find the Strobel trademark on every Strobel machine leaving our works. And with good reason. This symbol is a guarantee of the high quality of our products. Quality which creates trust – trust in our technology, our service and, not least of all, in our good name.
  • Page 3 We wish you lots of success in your work with your new Strobel machine. S p e z i a l m a s c h i n e n G m b H...
  • Page 4 Siemensstraße 3 D-82178 Puchheim Tel.: 089/80096-0 Fax: 089/80096-190 info@strobel.biz Maschinenklasse/Machine class: Serien-Nr./Serial No: Auftrags-Nr./Oreder Confrimation No: Lieferdatum/Delivery Date: Rechnungs-Nr./Invoice No: Rechnungsdatum/Invoice Date: Beanstandung/Complaint: Datum/Date Unterschrift/Signature: Bitte nicht vom Kunden ausfüllen/To be filled out by Strobel: Datum Bemerkung EXA: ETA: PROD: EXA:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S General notes on safety ......................5 General ............................7 Operating instructions ...................... 7 Class identification, serial number and orientation of the machine........ 7 Intended use of the machine .................... 7 Technical data of the machine ..................
  • Page 6 4.13 Function sequence ......................28 4.13.1 Main switch S0 on ..................... 28 4.13.2 Close clamping device, lapel part is inserted ........... 28 4.13.3 Start of the automatic sewing process ............. 28 4.13.4 Retraction of the carriage (only once after the start) ........28 4.13.5 Sewing a blind stitch ..................
  • Page 7 22 and up 258.30.17 Assembly plan AB221A Cl. KA-ED from version 22 258.30.18 Assembly plan, distribution box cables Cl. KA-ED from version 22 258.21.55 Table wiring distribution box Cl. KA-ED from version 22 Option Laser positioning: 258.21.49 Electrical connection plan Laser positioning Cl.
  • Page 8 Fig. 1 BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 9: General Notes On Safety

    General notes on safety Manuals and additional information can be found on the STROBEL website at: http://www.strobel.biz Every person in charge of setting up, operating, servicing and repairing the machine must first read and understand the operating instructions and particularly the safety instructions before starting up the machine.
  • Page 10 It is essential that you observe and follow these instructions as well as the generally valid safety regulations. Warning instructions given in the operating instructions that pertain to especially dangerous parts of the machine must be indicated at these positions using a safety symbol.

  • Page 11: General

    For automatic roll padding of right and left lapels, completely mirrored and not warped. The Strobel roll padder consists of a left and a right machine. Both machines operate independently from each other. The longest possible stitch length at the lapel roll line is 58 cm, the shortest stitch at the lapel tip is about 3 cm.

  • Page 12: Technical Data Of The Machine

    Technical data of the machine Empfohlene Nennstichzahl / 2800 min-1 Recommended rated speed Stichlänge / stitch length 6,5 mm Obertransport & differenzierbarer Wagentransport / top feed & differential carriage transport starrer Drücker / fixed plunger Stichplattenöffnung / needle plate opening 6,0 mm Stichtiefenanzeige / stitch depth display digital display...
  • Page 13 Technischer Auslieferzustand / delivery condition: Gesamtleistung / power consumption 2 x 1040 W Stromanschluss / electricity 190 - 240 V / 50-60 Hz Zahnriemenprofil / toothed belt profile HTD 5M-9 Zahnriemenscheibe Maschine / Z = 38 toothed belt pulley/machine Zahnriemen - Scheibe Wagen / Z = 40 - HTD 5M-15-HP tooth belt - wheel carriage kürzeste Naht / shortest seam...

  • Page 14: Installation And Commissioning

    Installation and commissioning The S0 main switch is located on the distribution box below the tabletop (Fig. 1). The stop button S5 is located in the control box over the tabletop (Fig. 10). C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! The machine's carriage run extends beyond the outer edge of the machine during operation.

  • Page 15: Lubrication (Fig. 2)

    Lubrication (Fig. 2) A T T E N T I O N ! The machine must be oiled before first start. The maintenance instructions according to the operating instructions must be followed! On the machine head all the points marked red.The lids (1) and (2) need to be screwed off for this.

  • Page 16: Motor Drive By Tooth-Belts

    Motor drive by tooth-belts 3.4.1 Tension of the tooth-belt (Fig. 3) C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Before testing the tooth-belt tension it is essential to switch off the machine by the main switch S0 and to disconnect the power plug. The machine may not be operated without belt protection for the motor.

  • Page 17: Checking The Tooth-Belt For The Carriage Drive

    3.4.2 Checking the tooth-belt for the carriage drive C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! To check the tooth-belt, switch off the machine electrically and pull out the power plug. The machine may not be operated without front panels and back wall.

  • Page 18: Positions Of The Machine

    Fig. 4 3.4.3 Positions of the machine C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Danger of injury by clothing or hair being drawn in as well as danger of fingers being caught, and needle piercing! When checking positions while the machine is turned on, keep fingers and hands away from moving parts.
  • Page 19 Fig. 5 Cutting position: (Fig. 6): After the looper has taken up the loop, the looper needs to be moved so far so that the thread of the loop on the needle side hangs on the cloth retainer and the other side slides in the groove of the cloth retainer.

  • Page 20: Pneumatic Connection

    Pneumatic connection Each half of the machine is separately connected pneumatically by an 8/6-PA hose to a connector plug. The maintenance unit is set to 5 to 6 bar operational pressure. Minimum operational pressure 5 bar. Power supply C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Work on the electrical equipment may be done only by electricians or properly trained technicians.

  • Page 21: Notes On Use And Maintenance

    Notes on use and maintenance Needles and threads The sewing quality can be influenced to a considerable extent by choosing the most suitable needles and threads for the material to be sewn. It is recommended to use checked GROZ-BECKERT needles system 4669 EEO only. The machine is supplied with size 80/12 needles.

  • Page 22: Thread Monitor

    Fig. 7 Thread monitor During the sewing in automatic sewing mode the sewing thread is monitored for breakage. In case of a thread break the machine stops in the cutting position and the yellow light L2 (Fig. 10) starts blinking. Thread controller consists of a sensor (Fig.

  • Page 23: Threading (Fig. 8A + B)

    Threading (Fig. 8a + b) C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Before threading switch off electrically with the S0 main switch in particular after the machine is stopped by the thread controller due to thread breakage. Otherwise there is a risk of injury by crushing and needle piercing.

  • Page 24: Main Switch S0 (Fig. 9)

    4.5.1 Main switch S0 (Fig. 9) The main switch S0 connects to the machine to the network voltage. If the carriage is not in its basic position, the yellow light L2 in the switch box KA-22 lights up (continuous light). Operating elements in the switch box Fig.

  • Page 25: Stop Button S5 (Fig. 10)

    4.6.2 STOP button S5 (Fig. 10) The STOP button S5 has two functions. Open clamping device If the clamping device was closed by pressing the START button S4 , it can be opened again by pressing the STOP button S5 . Switching off the automatic sewing process By pressing the STOP button S5 the machine stops immediately in the current...

  • Page 26: Button "1" On The V810 Operating Control (Fig. 10)

    4.6.5 Button “1” on the V810 operating control (Fig. 10) Button 1 can be used to interrupt the actual “sewing” without ending the automatic sewing mode. After switching off the function the actual sewing mode can be continued again by pressing the START button S4 (on the switch box).

  • Page 27: Inserting The Sewing Material (Fig. 11 + Fig. 16B)

    Inserting the sewing material (Fig. 11 + Fig. 16b) C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! The operator should take sufficient care when sewing and keep an eye on the sewing area. Otherwise there is a risk of injury by crushing and needle piercing.

  • Page 28: Setting The Stitch Depth (Fig. 10 + Fig. 12A)

    Setting the stitch depth (Fig. 10 + Fig. 12a) The stitch depth can be set very exactly by a control knob in the front beneath the cavity. It is indicated optically by a three-digit display (Fig. 10). Fig. 12 BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 29: Digital Stitch Depth Display (Fig. 10)

    Digital stitch depth display (Fig. 10) The digital stitch depth display permits a very precise height setting of the plunger. Changing a numerical value of the LC display corresponds to a height adjustment in the plunger of 5/1000 mm. A complete revolution on the regulating knob results in a change of the numerical value of exactly “100”.

  • Page 30: Setting The Stitch Length (Fig. 12B)

    4.11 Setting the stitch length (Fig. 12b) The stitch length on the roll padder is 6.5 mm constant. The stitch length setting on the machine head can be used to even out transport differences when sewing material thicknesses are extreme. As a rule: thin to medium sewing material stitch length 6 to 6.5...

  • Page 31: Finetuning The Upper Transport (Fig. 14)

    4.12 Finetuning the upper transport (Fig. 14) Fig. 14 The feed dog is adjusted to its height by a threaded bar (1) with a lever (2) and an eccentric bushing (3). The transport movement remains, through turning of the threaded bar (1) the feed dog can be adjusted to its height in order to eliminate warping of the sewing material.

  • Page 32: Function Sequence

    4.13 Function sequence 4.13.1 Main switch S0 on If the START button S4 is pressed, the carriage moves to basic position. At the same time the plunger is raised (1V1 on). Once the basic position is reached (S3 opens contact) the yellow light L2 goes out and the plunger goes up again (1V1 off).

  • Page 33: 4.13.5 Sewing A Blind Stitch

    4.13.5 Sewing a blind stitch The machine is sewing; the sewing material is transported by the carriage. The stitch ends when the light barrier S10 changes from “dark” to “light” because of the sewing material. Light barrier S8 is at “dark” there. Seam end = S10 “light”...

  • Page 34: Machine Maintenance (Fig. 16A)

    4.14 +Machine maintenance (Fig. 16a) C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Switch off the machine's electric power. Otherwise there is a risk of injury by crushing and needle piercing. A T T E N T I O N ! The machine must be oiled before first start.

  • Page 35: Notes On Repair And Adjustment

    Notes on repair and adjustment C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Before maintenance and repair read the safety instructions and the operating instructions. If they are ignored, there may be serious bodily injury. The edge distance at stitch start and at the stitch end (Fig. 16) The setting range at the stitch start is 10 mm to 25 mm and at the stitch end 10 mm to 50 mm.
  • Page 36 Fig. 16 Light barriers for right machine (Left machine is mirrored) BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 37: Setting The Light Barriers (Fig. 16A + Fig. 17)

    Setting the light barriers (Fig. 16a + Fig. 17) Inspect (check) first whether the holder ((4), (5)) is not twisted, the light barrier is aligned at a right angle to the mittor/reflex foil, no dust is on the mirror/reflex foil and the mirror/reflex foil is not damaged.
  • Page 38 Check the setting of the light barrier along the entire length of the carriage movement. Move the carriage slowly in doing so, because even slight interruptions of the light barrier can influence the function of the machine. The mirror/reflex foil is to be inspected for damage and dirt and the light barrier set at a right angle to the mirror/reflex foil.

  • Page 39: Setting The Plunger Lifting (Fig. 18)

    Setting the plunger lifting (Fig. 18) The plunger needs to be lifted by 8 mm. Mount the pneumatic cylinder (1) on the bearing plate (2) as vertically as possible to the plunger. The setting is done as follows: Set the plunger all the way up with the stitch depth controller (digital display 010-012).
  • Page 40 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 41: Setting The Helipot (Fig. 20)

    Setting the helipot (Fig. 20) Unscrew hexagonal nut (2) from helipot (1). You may now adjust (set) the helipot. Set the plunger all the way up with the stitch depth controller. Set the helipot so that 010-012 appears on the display and then refasten hexagonal nuts on helipot (make sure both halves of the adjustment plate (3) are securely fastened to plate (4)).

  • Page 42: Setting Of Basic Switch S3 (Fig. 21)

    S6. The setting is done by shifting the stopper (2) under the fabric cavity. Fig. 21 NOTE! On the left KA-ED - machine half the basic switch is mounted in mirrored position. BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 43: Setting Of End Switch S2 (Fig. 22)

    The end switch is set properly to the side then when the tilt roller of the end switch is located by about 10 mm on the stopper (2) at the end stop of the carriage. Fig. 22 NOTE! On the left KA-ED - machine half the end switch is mounted in mirrored position. BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 44: Setting Of Switch S7 (Fig. 23)

    Setting of switch S7 (Fig. 23) Function: Switch S7 is at the start of the stitch, about 2 mm before the highest position of the plunger, and enables the sewing drive by closing its contact. At the end of the stitch the carriage return is not enabled until switch S7 is activated, the contact is open.

  • Page 45: Setting The Clamping Device And The Cover Panel

    Fig. 23 Setting the clamping device and the cover panel 5.8.1 Setting the clamping device (Fig. 24) Switch off main switch S0. Set dimension 195 +1 mm between transport reel (1) and block (2) on both sides. Remove both sides of bracket (3) from piston (2). Remove both nuts (4).
  • Page 46 Fig. 24 BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 47: Setting The Cover Plate (For The Light Barrier) (Fig. 28)

    Fig. 25 5.8.2 Setting the cover plate (for the light barrier) (Fig. 28) Remove the nut (9). Adjust the cover plate (11) using the cylinder head screw (10) so that the top edge of the plate (11) is level with the top edge of the mirror (12) (the plate is lowered when turned clockwise).

  • Page 48: Differential Feed, Rear

    Differential feed, rear 5.9.1 Setting the Differential feed, rear (Fig. 26) Prerequisite for the adjustment of the Differential feed is the proper setting of the clamping device at solenoid 1V2 (see point “5.8 Setting the clamping device and the cover panel”). Switch off main switch S0.
  • Page 49 Fig. 26 BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 50: Rear Differential Transport Drive (Fig. 27)

    5.9.2 Rear differential transport drive (Fig. 27) We offer two setting options for use with various materials: The different rotational speeds of the nip roller are required to sew together different material combinations. Rollers are powered: Use machine knob (1) to connect the drive to the roller (2) (turn clockwise). Unscrew hexagonal nut (3) and hexagonal nut (4) to set lug (5) in the slotted hole with freewheel lever (6).

  • Page 51: Surface Pressure Start-Up Reel (Fig. 28)

    5.9.3 Surface pressure start-up reel (Fig. 28) Different surface pressures for the start-up reel (6) (differential transport) against foam rubber (7) on touch rail (3) are required for various materials. Adjusting the surface pressure (Fig. 26): Unscrew hexagonal nut (14). Reset rounded countersunk head screw (22) (turn clockwise to increase surface pressure).

  • Page 52: Setting The Stitch Distance And Length

    5.10 Setting the stitch distance and length 5.10.1 Setting the side transport (Fig. 29) Prerequisite for the adjustment of the side transport is the proper setting of the Plunger lifting at the 1V1 solenoid (see point “5.3 Setting the plunger lifting (Fig. 18)”). Switch off main switch S0.

  • Page 53: Setting The Needle Stroke (Fig. 30A + B)

    Insert the ball pin (1) with needle shaft lever in horizontal position so that the pin Ø6 comes to rest vertically below pin Ø7. Then, for KA-ED left, turn the den ball pin groove about 15 degrees to the right, for KA-ED right about 15 degrees to the left.

  • Page 54: Setting The Loop Stroke (Fig. 32)

    5.12.1 Setting the loop stroke (Fig. 32) C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Before maintenance and repair read the safety instructions and the operating instructions. If they are ignored, there may be serious bodily injury. At factory the loop stroke is set to 2.8 + 0.3 mm.

  • Page 55: Laser (Optional Features) (Fig. 34)

    LASER (optional features) (Fig. 34) General The two lasers are active as helping lines for inserting the sewing material. Both lasers are inactive during sewing. The laser "stitch start" indicates the start of the sewing segment. The laser "first stitch" runs parallel/along the first sewing segment. 6.1.1 Setting of the lasers: "Stitch start"...
  • Page 56 Fig. 34 BA_KA-ED_A22_190313_en.doc...

  • Page 57: Problems During Sewing And Possible Solutions

    Problems during sewing and possible solutions C A U T I O N ! Danger of injury! Switch the machine’s electric power off and pull the power plug. Otherwise danger of finger bruises and needle through stitches. Thread tears  Possible reasons: sharp edges or grooves in the needle guide, thread take-up, looper or needle eye after a long time of machine operation...
  • Page 58 Unintended skip stitching  Possible reasons: wrong looper setting wrong setting of loop stroke/needle stroke, therefore insufficient loop formation (small/big) needle lever has too much play 121.0832/212.0834 (see Spare parts catalogue page 26 bzw. 30) Solutions: operate machine manually, check the looper motion check the settings, re-set, if necessary, replace damaged parts Replace parts: Lever left complete 321.0159 respectively Lever right complete 421.0159 (see Spare parts catalogue page 26 respectively 30)
  • Page 59 Waves form length-wise across stitches  Possible reasons: Distance between stitches too large. Differential transport (rear pushing roll) set incorrectly. Foam rubber worn. Pressure for rear pushing roll set too high. Solutions: Set lesser stitch distance, (see point “5.10.2 Setting the stitch distance (Fig. 13)“).
  • Page 60 Rolling is too weak  Possible reasons: The differential transport (rear pushing roll (6) Fig. 28) transports too little. The contact pressure of the contact roller in the rear is too little. The thread tension is too little. The stitch distance is too great. The foam rubber ((7) Fig.
  • Page 61 Too few stitches for peaked lapels  Possible cause: Distance between light barriers is too great. The stitch distance is too great. Solutions: Recommended to set light barrier S10 closer to the needle and adapt the stitch end with parameter 754 (Stc3). I necessary set light barrier S8-1 closer to the needle as well and adapt the stitch beginning with parameter 755 (t3).
  • Page 62 Error at Er11  Possible reasons: The S 8-1 light barrier is not perpendicular to the reflector. The light signal of the S 8-1 light barrier is too strong. The S 8-1 light barrier is defective. The S 8-1 light barrier is not connected properly. The cover plate left/right –...
  • Page 63 Transport in stitch direction insufficient  Possible reasons: The stitch length is set too short. The carriage speed is set too low. The feed dog is set too high. The transport support pressure is too low. Solutions: Increase the stitch length with stitch setting knob 144.0156. (see Spare parts catalogue page 26 bzw.
  • Page 65 258.00.26en Mains connection plan AB221A Cl. KA-ED as of version 22 (with sewing machine lamp gen.) 195.0024 1x 230V 50/60 Hz 230V M1 (NA) gn-ye M2 (WA) gn-ye...
  • Page 66 258.10.13en Electrical wiring diagram general Cl. KA-ED as of version 22...
  • Page 67 258.10.08 Elektrischer Schaltplan Schaltkasten KA 22 Kl. KA-ED ab Ausf. 22 Electrival wiring diagram switch box KA22 cl. KA-ED as of version 22 +24V 137kΩ 198.0652 15-pol. Sub-D-Stecker 15-pin Sub-D plug 3-pol. Diodeneinbaubuchse für Renkverschluss 3-pin diode panel jack for bayonet catch...
  • Page 68 258.30.17 Montageplan AB221A Kl. KA-ED ab Ausf. 22 Assembly plan AB221A cl. KA-ED as of version 22...
  • Page 69 258.30.18en Assembly plan distribution box Cl. KA-ED as of version 22 upper side wire S3 wire S8_Vert (base switch S3) (light barrier S8-1 + S8-2) wire S10_Vert 296.0399 2x 296.0806 (light barrier S10) (exterior mounted) 296.0807 (exterior mounted) 3x 297.0260...
  • Page 70 258.21.55-1en Table wiring distribution box Cl. KA-ED as of version 22 High voltage current: Conductor Wire Signal identification from Pin Connector Figure coloring block S1/1 Wire Grid S1/3 296.0801 gnye PE.1-A1 S1/1 Wire Sewing light S1/3 296.0802 gnye PE.1-A2 Wire S0-L1_Vert u.
  • Page 71 258.21.55-2en Table wiring distribution box Cl. KA-ED as of version 22 Low voltage current: Conductor Wire Signal identification from Pin Connector Figure coloring block +5 V ST2/2 6-A1 S7 Plunger pos. ST2/5 13-A1 S3 Base switch ST2/6 15-A1 S4 START-button...
  • Page 72 258.21.49 Elektrische Anschlussplan Laserpositionierung Kl. KA-ED ab Ausf. 22 (Zusatzausstattung) Electrical connection diagram Laser positioning cl. KA-ED as of version 22 (Optional) Option: Laserpositionierung KA-ED ab Ausf. 22 / 05.09 296.0455 Laser "Nahtanfang" laser "beginning of seam" br/bn Steuerkasten Nähantrieb 297.0285...
  • Page 73 259.00.40en Pneumatic circuit daigram cl. KA-ED as of version 22 1 A 2 1 A 1 1 A 3 1 A 4 1 A 5 1 V 10 1 V 11 1 V 12 1 V 13 1 V 1...
  • Page 74 259.10.40 Pneumatischer Bauschaltplan Kl. KA-ED ab Ausf.22 Pneumatic construction diagram cl. KA-ED as of version 22 Magnetventile solenoid valves Wartungseinheit Service unit 298.0511 298.0510 293.0469 293.0975 298.0512 293.0850 (293.0841) 293.0772 293.0965 293.0841 193.0478 Ø 8 400 lg 293.0837 293.0905 293.0855...
  • Page 75 Button "4" left arrow Button "2" left arrow Button "1" left arrow Plug-in strip number for V810 operating control Modus...
  • Page 76 Response time Error message t0 Delay time Stitch beginning t3 Delay stitches Stitch end Stc3 Maximum Driving in stitches Stc2 Reverse stitches Driving in - driving out Stc1 Delay time Open clamping device t2 Minimum delay time Button activation t1 Number of remaining stitches when thread breaks Balance stitches until the thread...
  • Page 77 Und wir können noch mehr für Sie tun! Unser Lieferprogramm bietet für jede Branche und jegliche Anforderung genau die richtige Problemlösung. And we can do a lot more for you! Our range offers the correct problem solution for every branch and for all requirements. Für die Bekleidungs- Für die Schuh- Für die Polster-...
  • Page 78 Then phone, write or simply come and see us. You can have further information about our products at any time, or experience the Strobel machines live in our show room. We’re looking forward to meeting you! S p e z i a l m a s c h i n e n G m b H...

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