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Service Manual Supplement to artista-200 service manual artista 730 / artista 200 Fritz Gegauf Ltd. ® BERNINA Sewing machines 8266 Steckborn Switzerland Supplement_Servicemanual_artista_730_200_english_V2_032258_50_04.doc...
Furthermore, it is prohibited to disclose the Service Manual ® and Instructions to third parties without the express written approval of Fritz Gegauf AG, BERNINA Sewing machine manufacturers, Steckborn, Switzerland. This Manual is subject to revisions without notice. The recipient is responsible for updating the ®...
Warning: Dangerous voltage levels! Caution! The L-Print power circuitry, the S-Print CFL voltage supply and the mains cable all carry dangerous voltages. For your own safety do not touch the L-Print and Main-Print until about 30 seconds after the main voltage has been switched off.
1.4 Note on Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Electrostatic charges are caused by: • a person's walking (influence) over synthetic tilled or carpeted floor • friction between and separation of two insulating materials (triboelectricity) If this static electricity discharges through electronic components, these may be partially or irreparably damaged.
Chapter 2 Description of technical details and electronics ® 2.1 BERNINA artista 730/200 technical specification Features artista 730 / 200 Maximum stitch length forward in mm Increment in mm 0,05 Maximum stitch length reverse in mm Maximum stitch width in mm...
Characteristics artista 730 / 200 Size in mm (inch) 115x86mm (4.5” x 3.4”) Resolution / Number of pixels 320x240 Screen backlighting X / white Direct stitch/function selection X / Touchscreen Stitch width bar display Stitch length bar display Integrated service program...
2.3 Block diagram ® The electronics of the BERNINA artista 730 / 200 are primarily accommodated in four main modules (PCBs) – the L-Print (power PCB), the P-Print (positioning PCB) and the Main-Print with Mini-Print and the Input/Output-Print (I/O-Print). Only a-730...
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Ret-Print EEPROM Main-Print with Mini-Print What to test What to adjust Desired status Electrical resistance of cable Disconnect mains plug, remove covers and unplug cables from both printed circuits Visual check Check cables for damage, short circuits, and line disconnections Check plug and socket for damage, bent or loose contacts Electronic measurement by...
Chapter 3 Functional check and diagnostic instructions 3.1 Functional check A correct functional check must be carried out in order to make an error diagnosis. 1) Visual check: Note machine’s operating hours, firmware Spool holder version and balance values in service program. Thread guiding parts Needle in general, and needle position 3) Mechanical checks:...
Saving the data before carrying out any servicing or repair work • Customer and machine data must be recorded on a BERNINA Personal Design Card before starting servicing or repair work. This is to avoid loss of data when replacing PCBs or updating the firmware, and for use when comparing with the factory settings.
Chapter 4 Replacing Assemblies 4.1 BSR interface Disassembly: • Remove covers. • Remove Main Print cable (10). • Loosen screw (3) by about one rotation. • Remove plug (4). • Disengage CFL (5) from both clips (6 and in front of CFL), push down gently and slide CFL Print (1) up and out of the guiding (2).
4.2 Replacing the protective film against oil Disassembly: Picture 1 • Remove covers. • Lift protective film and pull over the plastic profile. (Picture 1) • Turn disk (2) until it disengages, then remove button (1), distance tube (3), and disk (2). (see picture on next page) •...
Chapter 5 Service Program 5.1 Starting the test program Entering: • Switch machine off ("0"). • Keep CLR-button pressed, and switch machine on. • The sewing/embroidery computer moves the stepping motors to the "zero" position (brief motor noise). • The machine is now in the basic position for servicing – first level (Service Program).
5.2 Virtual keyboard • Tests a, b, f, h and i in menu 1, and test a in menu 6 require data entering. • Data can be entered using the four data entering fields in the virtual keyboard The virtual keyboard data fields are: Data display field (to completely delete, press it) CLR field (<--)
5.3 Menu 1 – Service information • The tests are selected here by pressing the appropriate button. • Information on configuration, sewing/embroidery computer status and user and dealer data. • Tests are displayed page by page. • Explanations of data and how to change and save data are given below.
1b Sewing/embroidery computer soft- and firmware data (Page 2): What to test • EAN-IO-Print = EAN Code Input/Output Print • Software Version = Software Version • BIOS Version = BIOS Version • EAN-L-Print = EAN Code L-print • Service Version = Service Software Version Note: •...
(Page 5): Sewing/embroidery computer soft- and firmware data What to test: • Hardware Version • Bootloader Version • Software Version Note: • Press ESC to return to menu 1) Service Information. 1c Sewing/embroidery computer operating time data What to test: •...
1g Saving of customer data: What to test: • When replacing the Main-Print, it is essential to save the customer’s data first. Use a BERNINA Personal Design Card (ATA-Card) to save the data. • Save the Customer settings = Saving of customer data on a BERNINA Personal Design Card.
Note: Insert a BERNINA Personal Design Card Insert BERNINA Personal Design Card into into the PCMCIA drive. Then select „Save PCMCIA drive. Then select „Load the customer the customer settings“. Remove BERNINA settings“.Remove BERNINA Personal Design Personal Design Card after complete and Card after successful restoring of data is successful saving is confirmed.
1h Customer data (Page 3): What to test t: • FAX numbe = Customer’s Fax number • E-mail addre = Customer’s E-mail address N e: • he virtual keyboard opens on selecting a field. • lectronic reading/entering of data is not possible. •...
1i Dealer data (Page 3): What to test: • FAX number = Dealer’s FAX number • E-mail address = Dealer’s E-mail address • Website = Dealer’s homepage • Open Monday = Open hours Monday • Open Tuesday = Open hours Tuesday Note: •...
5.4 Menu 2 - screen • The tests are selected here by pressing the appropriate button. • Information on screen, touch screen. • Tests are displayed page by page. • Explanations of data and how to change and save data are given below. 2a Touch screen calibration: What to adjust: •...
2a Touch screen calibration: (Alternative access) Note: • If the touch-screen is calibrated in such way that no selection can be made on the screen, or the basic screen settings are misadjusted in such way that nothing can be seen anymore, an alternative access is provided.
2c Blank black LCD (screen): What to test: • Blank screen (black) to find any pixel errors. Note: • Touch the touch screen at any place to return to menu 2) Display. Repairing note: • Replace LCD if pixel errors occur. 2d Blank white LCD (screen): What to test: •...
3a Operating voltages functional test : What to test: • The voltages on the Main-Print are displayed by green fields: 3,3V; 5,0V; 12V; 33V. Note What to 3,3V test: Desired Green Green Green Green status: Actual status: • Check the wiring for •...
3c Sewing light test: What to test: • Sewing light. Note: • Press icon 3c to switch the sewing light on or off. When the sewing light is on, the bar on the display and the sewing light itself light up. •...
3h Presser foot lifter micro switch: What to test: • Presser foot lifter micro switch Note: • Raising the presser foot activates the micro switch, and the bar display lights up in green. • Press ESC to return to menu 3) Signals / Sensors.
3j Threader sensor What to test: • Threader sensor Note: • As long as the threader is actuated the bar display lights up in green • Press ESC to return to menu 3) Signals / Sensors. Repairing note: • Check the sensor cable for deformation, loose contacts, tears or breaks.
3m BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) foot: What to test: • BSR foot Note: Picture A • Attach BSR foot. • Press icon 3m (picture A) to start test. • Place fabric under the presser foot and move it in different directions.
Repairing note: • If a stepping motor does not spin, the failure might be with the stepping motor, IO-Print or the Main- Print. Swap the connections to find the defective PCB. Attention: Not when machine is powered. Disconnect machine from mains supply. •...
4d Upper thread tension stepping motor: What to test: • Upper thread tension stepping motor (SP) Note: • Press icon 4d to start and stop test. • The upper thread tension stepping motor moves back and forth • Press ESC to return to menu 4) Basic Functions. Repairing note: •...
4g lower thread indicator: What to test: • Function lower thread indicator Note: • Insert filled bobbin and bobbin c ase. Close lid. • ulling the lower thread lights up the respective ignal field. (A or B) • Press ESC to return to menu 4) Basic Function Repa iring note: •...
4i Basting magnet: What to test: • Function basting magnet Note: • Press icon 4i to start and stop test • The basting magnet moves back and forth • Press ESC to return to menu 4) Basic Functions. Repairing note: •...
Degree / Step Movement Movement / Action Position 125° Start position Starting position 115° Main Motor free movement forward Main motor runs forward 125° Main Motor free movement forward Main motor runs forward 40° Main Motor free movement backward Main motor runs backward 40°...
4l Standard SPM (stitches per minute) speed: What to test: • Standard SPM speed Note: • Connect foot control and actuate. The main motor runs speed-dependant. • The number of stitches per minute (SPM) is displayed in the field. • Press ESC to return to menu 4) Basic Functions.
5.7 Bereich 5 - Adjustments • The tests are selected by pressing the appropriate button. • Testing and adjusting of balance, buttonhole, configuration, presser foot pressure, BSR foot, MyArtista Portal. Carrying out of resets. • Tests are displayed page by page. •...
Shaft C Picture 1 5b Mechanical balance fine-adjusting: What to test: • The stitching out of the tree • Thread machine, place two-layered sewing-off cotton under the presser foot and start machine. • Both sides of the tree should look equal and the base line should be straight (picture 1).
5c Buttonhole calibration: What to test: • Buttonhole calibration. • Attach automatic buttonhole foot 3A. • Set feed-dog to sewing mode. • Attach adjusting filter, then press symbol on right side to confirm. • To make the feed-dog move sufficiently, the needle bar must be set to max.
This brings you back to Adjustments. Note: • It is essential to save the customer's data on a BERNINA Personal Design Card before resetting to factory settings! • Refer to test 1g in the service program for the saving of data.
In the event of an error, the message says: Embroidery design card NOT working! • Press ESC to return to menu 5) Adjustments Repairing note: • Try another BERNINA Personal Design card. • Replace Main-Print. 5i Testing the speaker interface: What to test: • Loudspeaker interface Note: •...
In the event of an error, the message reads: USB Device NOT working! • Press ESC to return to menu 5) Adjustments Repairing note: • Use another BERNINA USB Memory Stick • Test USB cable (by connecting another peripheral). • Replace Main-Print. 5l EMB interface: What to test: •...
5n MyArtista Portal Settings: These data are entered by the factory. They should not be changed. If they are, the myartista Portal can no longer be detected. What to test: • Portal URL = Myartista entry portal • Pattern URL = Myartista embroidery designs •...
6a Embroidery module basic data (Page 2): What to test • EAN-EMB-Print = EAN-Code Print: The EAN Code is entered by the Production department and can be changed using the virtual keyboard after replacement of the EMB S- Print. • BIOS Version = BIOS Version: The installed BIOS version is...
6c X-axis sensor: What to test: • Function X-axis sensor Note: • Attach embroidery module and hoop. • Press Icon 6c, the bar lights up in green on sensor recognition, and a green tick symbol appears. • In the event of an error, an appears.
6e X- and Y-movement of stepping motors: What to test: • Function X and Y movement of stepping motors Note: • Attach embroidery module. • When pressing Icon 6e the X- and Y-axis stepping motors move back and forth. • Press Icon 6e again to stop the test.
6g Movement of stepping motor Y: What to test: • Function movement of stepping motor Y Note: • Attach embroidery module. • When pressing Icon 6g the Y-axis stepping motor moves back and forth. • Press Icon 6g again to stop the test. •...
6i Customer’s embroidery view: What to test: • Press Test 6i to get into Customer’s embroidery view. • Press Clr to return to Service Basic program. 6i Test designs from PCMCIA card What to test: • Test design Note: • Hoop sew-off cotton and stabilizer.
6i Test Design assessment Point/Area Desired status: Possible cause: The two stitching lines must be on top of Reference point not adjusted. each other. Speed too high, belt tension too weak/strong. B Circle Circle must close at point B. X- and Y-axis stiff-driving. Belt tension too weak/strong.
6.1 Updating of sewing/embroidery compute Note: The artista 730 and 200 models have the same firmware (FW). The firmware can only be installed via a BERNINA Personal Design Card. The bootloader and the firmware must not be stored on the same ATA card.
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IPSM Image Tool ⏐write 1/96 10. Return to Service Program after restarting. Then reload the custom er’s data from the BERNINA Personal Design Ca rd in Service Program test 1g 11. The new version is now installed on the sewing/em broidery computer.
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