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ML895E-14 CLINTON MODEL AS-895E VARIABLE SPEED DC SERVO MOTOR OVEREDGE AND CHAINSTITCH MACHINES WITH INTERMITTENT LCD AIR SAVER, NEEDLE COOLER & STACKER OUTPUTS SERVICE MANUAL 40-0255-01...
The model 895E has outputs for air saver, foot lift, needle cooler and stacker. It can be used to operate all Clinton chain cutters, as well as various make and model chain cutters. The programmable LCD display is used to select the desired mode. In addition, the display box is...
® ML895E-17 SECTION II INSTALLATION A. CONTROL BOX TO MOTOR Refer to the control box assembly parts drawing in page 6-4. Attach the mounting brackets to the control box then, mount the control box to the motor with the hardwareprovided. B.
® ML895E-18 C. SYNCHRONIZER Two methods are used to attach the synchronizer to the handwheel. They are (1) handwheel turned down to accept synchronizer and (2) an adapter that is mounted to a machined handwheel. Refer to figure 2-2 and install the synchronizer as follows: SYNCHRONIZER INSTALLATION UNIVERSAL MOUNT FIG.
® ML895E-19 F. POWER AND CABLE CONNECTIONS Refer to figure below and connect all cables as shown. The system can be operated from 230V, 3 phase or 230V, single phase power. Caution: It is important that the ground wire be connected between the motor and sewing machine to prevent a static charge buildup at the sewhead.
® ML895E-20 SECTION III SYNCHRONIZER TIMING Turn the power off before making synchronizer adjustments. Refer to figure below for all adjust- ments and perform the steps below to time the synchronizer. 1. Remove cover from synchronizer, then loosen the disc locking screw. 2.
® SECTION IV ML895E-21 PROGRAMMABLE LCD DISPLAY A. MAXIMUM SEWING SPEED Maximum sewing speed can be adjusted by changing the "MAXIMUM SPEED" parameter in the "LCD" display. The LCD display, shown below is used to program and set the various parameters of the 895 series, such as;...
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® ML895E-22 TABLE 4-1 PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT RANGE SPEED GROUP MINIMUM First speed when pedal is moved forward. 80-250 SLOW STRT Initial speed at start of cycle (after trim). This speed is maintained for No. of stitches set 150-1000 by soft start count parameter. VENT.SPD Speed motor runs while venturi is active 2000...
® ML895E-23 C. HIDDEN PARAMETERS The parameters in this section are separated from the Direct Access parameters because they are infrequently changed and should not be changed by the operator. The parameters are listed in TABLE 4-2 PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT RANGE ****SPEEDS MAXIMUM...
E. PULLEY RATIO (RATIO BETWEEN MOTOR AND MACHINE PULLEYS) During the initial setup and after power is first turned on. The pulley ratio must be calculated. The pedal must be moved forward to do this. While the ratio is being taken, the machine speed is limited for several stitches.
® ML895E-25 3. Encoder Test CAUTION: Remove the sewing machine belt. The belt has to be removed because the motor may not develop suffient torque to turn the machine. Press the button. The display will read "TEST ENCODER". Press the button.
® SECTION V ML895E-26 CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS Listed below are the pinouts for the Model 895E control box connectors. TOTAL PINS CONNECTOR PIN NO. FUNCTION SYNCHRONIZER DOWN SENSOR UP SENSOR TRIM SENSOR AUX INPUTS CHASSIS GND I 1 SAFETY SWITCH I 2 INCHING/CHANGE POSITION AUX OUTPUTS +48 V +48 V...
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® ML895E-27 TOTAL PINS CONNECTOR PIN NO. FUNCTION COMMUTATOR ENCODER (S1) ENCODER (S2) SIG. GND PHASE C PHASE B PHASE A LCD DISPLAY EXT1 CHASSIS GND AC POWER 220V 3 PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C CHASSIS GND MOTOR VOLTAGE PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C...
® ML895E-33 H. E-PROM Most of the E-proms used are Cmos devices, thus subject to being damaged by electrostatic discharges. Proper grounding practices should be followed when handling and replacing them. Refer to figure below when replacing the E-prom. 1. The notch on the E-prom chip and the other chips on the board all face towards the back of the board (towards back of chassis).
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