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  • Page 1 512/532 Service Instructions...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Property of Dürkopp Adler AG and protected by copyright. Any reuse of this content, including extracts thereof, is prohibited without the prior written approval of Dürkopp Adler AG. Copyright © Dürkopp Adler AG - 2013...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switching on the sewing machine ..........34 11.3 Reference the machine .............. 34 11.4 Selecting a sewing pattern ............35 11.5 Scaling axes ................35 11.5.1 Scaling the X-axis ............... 35 11.5.2 Scaling the Y-axis ............... 35 Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 4 Contents 11.5.3 Converting the buttonhole gap (class 532) ......... 36 11.5.4 Converting the backtack dimensions (class 512) ....... 36 11.6 Setting the speed................ 37 11.7 Checking the sewing pattern ............37 11.8 Changing the sewing pattern ............37 11.9 Winding..................38 11.10 Sewing ..................
  • Page 5: About This Service Manual

    About this service manual 1 About this service manual This manual for the 512/532 sewing machines has been compiled with the utmost care. It contains information and notes in order to make long-term and reliable operation possible. 1.1 Scope of the service manual This manual describes the setting and maintenance work for sewing machines 512/532.
  • Page 6: Other Documents

    The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages resulting from: • Breakage and transport damages • Failure to observe operating manual • Improper use • Unauthorized modifications to the machine • Use of untrained personnel • Use of unapproved replacement parts Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    They have to be disposed of correctly and in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions. Only qualified specialists may set up the machine. Anyone setting up the machine must have read the set-up instructions first. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 8: Signal Words And Symbols Used In Warnings

    Signal word Endangerment DANGER Will result in serious injury or death. WARNING Can result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Can result in minor or moderate injury. ATTENTION Can result in property damage. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 9 Type and source of risk Consequences of non-observance Measures for avoiding the risk This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in serious injury or even death if not complied with. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 10 ATTENTION Type and source of risk Measures for avoiding the risk This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in mate- rial damage if not complied with. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 11: Work Principles

    Machine damage and malfunctions can be caused by laying the cables incorrectly. Excess cabling may obstruct moving machine parts in their ability to function correctly. This will affect the sewing function and may cause damage. Lay excess cabling as described above. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 12: Removing The Covers

    Tilting the machine upper section to the left  Tilt the machine upper section (1) to the left as far as possible. Setting the machine upper section upright  Set the upper machine section (1) upright. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 13: Removing And Fitting The Head Cover

    2. Tighten both screws (1). 3. Tighten the eye guard (2). 3.3.3 Removing and fitting the arm cover Figure 3: Removing and fitting the arm cover ① ② (1) - Screw (2) - Arm cover Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 14: Removing And Fitting The Right-Hand Side Cover

    Removing the right-hand side cover 1. Loosen both screws (1). 2. Remove the right-hand side cover (2). Fitting the right-hand side cover 1. Fit the right-hand side cover(2). 2. Tighten both screws (1). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 15: Removing And Fitting The Left-Hand Side Cover

    2. Tighten all 3 screws (1) firmly in place. 3.3.6 Removing and fitting the rear cover Figure 6: Removing and fitting the rear cover ② ① (1) - Screw (2) - Rear cover Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 16: Opening And Closing The Hook Flap

    Figure 7: Opening and closing the hook flap ① (1) - Hook flap Opening the hook flap  Fold down the hook flap (1). Closing the hook flap  Fold up the hook flap (1). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 17: Removing And Inserting The Throat Plate

    3. Loosen the screw (3) for the work surface (4). 4. Remove the work surface (4). Figure 9: Removing and inserting the throat plate II ⑤ ⑥ (5) - Thread puller blade connecting rod (6) - Screw Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 18 2. Mount the thread puller blade connecting rod (5) and make sure that the connecting rod grips properly. 3. Tighten all 4 screws (8) of the throat plate firmly in place. 4. Tighten the screw (6). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 19: Surfaces On Shafts

    Some shafts have flat surfaces at those points where the components are screwed on. This strengthens the connection and setting work is made easier. Always make sure that the whole screw is seated completely on the surface. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 20 Work principles Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Light Barriers

    Cover • Remove rear cover ( Section 3.3.6, page 13). Figure 13: Light barrier sensor disks ② ① (1) - Thread trimmer sensor disk (2) - Thread wiper and fabric clamp sensor disk Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Left And Right Switching Flags

    Figure 14: Adjusting the right switching flag ① ② (1) - Screw (2) - Switching flag, right Figure 15: Adjusting the left switching flag ① ② (1) - Screw (2) - Switching flag, left Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 23: Thread Clamp Switching Flag

    The thread clamp switching flag is used as reference by the control unit for the thread clamp. The switching flag is located underneath the throat plate to the right and is factory set. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Hook And Needle Bar

    Switch off the sewing machine before adjusting the height of the needle bar. The needle bar has 4 marker lines which serve as an adjusting aid. The top two lines are valid for class 512, while the bottom two lines are valid for class 532. Cover •...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Loop Stroke And Needle Guard

    • Damage to the hook • Damage to the needle • Missing stitches • Thread breakage Order Prerequisite: • A straight and undamaged needle must be inserted ( Operating manual, Section 4.7 Changing needles). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 26 ⑦ ⑥ (1) - Hook tip (5) - Needle (2) - Hook (6) - Marker line for class 512 (3) - Driver (7) - Marker line for class 532 (4) - Screw Adjusting steps 1. Use the handwheel to adjust the needle bar so that the corresponding marker line (6/7) is aligned with the needle bar bush.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Distance Between The Hook Tip And Needle

    4. Twist the hook path bearing (7) in such a way that it has a clearance of 7.5 mm to the right-hand side. 5. Tighten the safety screw (3) of the eccentric. 6. Tighten the screw (1). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Thread Trimmer

    4. Loosen the counter blade screws (4). 5. Move the counter blade and set a distance of 0.5 mm between the needle guide (1) and the counter blade (5). 6. Tighten the counter blade screws (4). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Height Of The Fabric Clamp Lift

    Switch off the sewing machine before adjusting the fabric clamp lift. The following maximum heights apply when adjusting the fabric clamp lift: • Max. height for class 512: 17 mm • Max. height for class 532: 13 mm Cover Remove the arm cover ( Section 3.3.3, page 11).
  • Page 30 Adjusting the height of the fabric clamp lift Adjusting the fabric clamping feet (class 512) Faults caused by an incorrect setting • The two fabric clamping feet do not raise and lower synchronously. Figure 22: Adjusting the fabric clamping feet ①...
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Thread Wiper

    1.5 mm to the needle and the distance range of 23 to 25 mm when pivoting. When using a thin needle set the distance at 23 mm. 3. Tighten the screw (1). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Thread Regulator

    2. Loosen the fastening screw (2). 3. Move the thread regulator (1): • Larger thread quantity: Turn the regulator counterclockwise • Lower thread quantity: Turn the regulator clockwise 4. Tighten the fastening screw (2). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Winder

    4. Loosen the adjusting screw (1). 5. Move the thread guide plate (3): • Smaller fill quantity: Push towards bobbin. • Larger fill quantity: Push away from bobbin. 6. Tighten the adjusting screw (1). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Winding Tension

    • Poor sewing results Figure 26: Adjusting the winding tension ① (1) - Adjusting knob Adjusting steps 1. Turn the adjusting knob (2): • Greater tension: Turn clockwise • Less tension: Turn counterclockwise Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 35: Settings Via Software

    Deletes an error and restores settings. Ready button with LED Change between programming and sewing mode. LED on = sewing mode LED off = programming mode Error LED LED on = error Program display Displays parameters. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 36: Switching On The Sewing Machine

    Program display. 11.3 Reference the machine 1. Press the Ready button.  The LED in the button illuminates. 2. Press the Ready button. The LED in the button switches off. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 37: Selecting A Sewing Pattern

    1. Press the Selection button until the Y-axis LED illuminates. 2. Press the +/- Function buttons until the value for the Y-axis is reached. 100 % corresponds to the specified dimensions for the selected sewing pattern. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 38: Converting The Buttonhole Gap (Class 532)

    Value [%] gap [mm] gap [mm] gap [mm] 11.5.4 Converting the backtack dimensions (class 512) To convert the preset dimensions to the desired dimensions, apply the following formula: Value to be set = (100 % : preset dimension) * desired value...
  • Page 39: Setting The Speed

    1. Press the Selection button until the No. Pattern LED illuminates. 2. Press the +/- Function buttons until the desired sewing pattern number appears in the Function display. 3. Press the Ready button. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 40: Winding

     The clamp is lowered. If the pedal is released, the clamp is raised. 3. Briefly press the foot pedal completely forwards.  The sewing process starts. At the end of sewing the clamp is automatically raised. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 41: Counter

    3. Press the Ready button to confirm the sewing pattern. 4. Press the +/- Function buttons to change between 0 and 1. 5. Press the Ready button to confirm the value. 6. Press the Memory button. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 42: Storing Sewing Patterns

    • Press the +/- Function button and set the values: -4 /+4. 8. Press the Ready button to confirm the settings. 9. Press the Memory button to quit the memory mode. 10.Check the sewing pattern ( 11.7 Checking the sewing pattern, page 37). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 43: 2Sewing With Memory Buttons

    8. Press the Ready button to confirm the sewing pattern sequence.  The Program display shows the memory slot; the Function display shows the number of sewing patterns. 9. Press the Memory button to quit the memory mode. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 44: Processing Sewing Pattern Sequences

    3. Press the Ready button to confirm the sewing pattern sequence. 4. Press the Reset button to delete the sewing pattern sequence. 5. Press the Ready button to confirm the deletion. 6. Press the Memory button to quit the memory mode. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 45: Stopping Sewing

    5. Press the Reset button to reset a changed value. 6. Press the Ready button to save a change.  The LED in the button switches off. 7. Press the Memory button.  The LED in the button switches off. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 46: 2Editing Parameters In Level M2

     The controller beeps 1x. If the controller beeps 3x, the reset was unsuccessful. 6. Set parameter U085 for class 532. Setting parameter U085 (class 532) After resetting the parameters to the factory setting, parameter U085 must be set for the button sewing machine. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 47: Editing Sewing Patterns Externally

     11.14 Storing sewing patterns, page 40. Figure 28: Example of stitch coordinates in MS Excel or a text editor ① ② (1) - Starting point/first stitch (2) - End point/last stitch Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 48: Working With A Usb Stick

    2. Press the USB button. 3. The LED in the button illuminates; the Program display shows parameter number U01. 4. Press the +/- Program buttons and select a memory slot (U01 ~ U10). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 49 Deleting a sewing pattern on the controller: Value 3 1. Press the +/- Function buttons to set value 3. 2. Press the Selection button. 3. Press the Reset button to confirm the deletion.  The Function display shows "----". Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 50: Error Messages

    1 0 Error sewing The selected sewing Press the Reset button to pattern number pattern is not saved in confirm the sewing ROM or is set to non- pattern number. readable. The sewing pattern is "0" Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 51 5 0 8 File error own U01 ~ U10 read error Check file type. sewing patterns 5 0 9 File error own U01 ~ U10 read error Check file type. sewing patterns Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 52 Set main switch to OFF. catcher search does not respond Check sensor. 9 1 4 Error thread Thread catcher motor does Set main switch to OFF. catcher motor not operate correctly Check motor and connection. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 53: Loading Software Via A Usb Stick

    1. Switch on the controller.  The current software version is briefly displayed. 2. Insert the USB stick. 3. Press the USB button and wait approx. 3 seconds. 4. Press the Memory button. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 54: 3Setting Parameter U085 (Class 532)

    • A X.XX = Sewing patterns 4. Press the +/- Function buttons and check the respective software version. 5. Press the Ready button. 6. Press the Memory button.  The LED in the button switches off. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 55: Service Settings Via Software

    (9) - Function display (4) - Reset button (10) - +/- Function buttons (5) - Ready button with LED (11) - Selection button (6) - Error LED (12) - Sewing pattern memory buttons Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 56: Accessing The Technician Level

    5. Press the Reset button to reset a changed value. 6. Press the Ready button to save a change.  The LED in the button switches off. 7. Press the Memory button.  The LED in the button switches off. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 57: Setting The Blade Position

    Figure 32: Thread trimmer sensor disk 5. Check to see if the hole of the thread puller blade and the needle guide of the throat plate are aligned: Figure 33: Checking the hole of the thread puller blade Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 58 8. Press the Ready button to save the change.  The LED in the button switches off. 9. Press the Memory button.  The LED in the button switches off. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 59: Loading Software Via A Usb Stick

    8. Remove the USB stick. 12.4.2 Loading sewing patterns 1. Switch on the controller.  The current software version is briefly displayed. 2. Insert the USB stick. 3. Press the USB button and wait approx. 3 seconds. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 60: Setting Parameter U085 (Class 532)

    • A X.XX = Sewing patterns 4. Press the +/- Function buttons and check the respective software version. 5. Press the Ready button. 6. Press the Memory button.  The LED in the button switches off. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 61: Maintenance Work

    Please observe all safety and environmental protection instructions provided by the lubricant manufacturer. Figure 34: Lubrication I ① ① ① ① (1) - Points of lubrication Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 62 • 9047 098004 Maintenance work: Maintenance work Explanation Operating hours Lubricating the sewing Grease the points shown (1) on the sewing 1000 machine machine with special grease. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 63: Adjusting The Lubrication For The Hook

    2. Adjusting the lubricating screw: • Loosening the screw: Increases lubrication for the hook • Tightening the screw: Reduces lubrication for the hook 3. Insert and tighten the screw (1). Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 64: Cleaning Work

    This cleaning work is described in the operating manual ( Operating manual, Section 6 Maintenance). ATTENTION Damage to the paintwork due to solvent-based cleaners. Solvent-based cleaners will damage paintwork on the machine. Only use solvent-free substances when cleaning the machine. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 65: Appendix

    • Set main switch to ON. • Reinsert USB stick. 0 6 USB read error Unable to read U01 ~ U10. • Set main switch to OFF. • Set main switch to ON. • Reinsert USB stick. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 66 • Set main switch to OFF. search does not respond • Check sensor. 1 4 Error thread catcher Thread catcher motor does • Set main switch to OFF. motor not operate corrrectly • Check motor and connection. Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 67: Circuit Diagram

    Appendix 14.2 Circuit diagram Circuit diagram - Sheet 1 Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 68 Appendix Circuit diagram - Sheet 2 Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 69 Appendix Circuit diagram - Sheet 3 Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 70 Appendix Circuit diagram - Sheet 4 Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 71 Appendix Circuit diagram - Sheet 5 Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
  • Page 72 Appendix Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013...
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