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Service- and Maintenance Manual BERNINA Embroidery Module 5 Series (VIO type) For BERNINA models B 590, B 570, B 540, B 535 and B 500 BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 1 von 35...
This service manual is only available in electronic format. It is available from BERNINA Infogate http://infogate.bernina.com under Tech. Service, Service Manual. If you don't have access to Infogate, contact your local BERNINA importer. They'll be glad to be of assistance. Disclaimer...
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 5. Treat faulty PCBs in the same manner as new ones to prevent consequential damage or harm. Note: For more information see 2.20 BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 4 von 35...
1.3 Tools and gauges These tools are required (commercially available, not available from BERNINA): TORX screwdrivers sizes 6, 10, and 20 Item no. Description Picture Spring mounting tool Spring hooking & unhooking aid Federhaken Ein- und aushängen von Federn 398112.03.0+ Outil pour ressort Crocher et décrocher les ressorts...
CAUTION: If the cover is lifted too high, it may get scratched. Put the black counterweight c aside for safety reasons. Put release-lever pressure spring d aside (to avoid loss). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 8 von 35...
Now, continue to pull the Y-arm top cover apart on the left and right side, folding it up and off (pict. 6) BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz...
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(pict. 7). o Carefully press Y-arm cover down until all 3 snap fits lock (pict. 8). Attach stepping-motor cover. Refit screws a (T10 M3x8) on Y-arm cover and stepping-motor cover. BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz...
In the areas marked, slide two screwdrivers between cover and Y-arm to provide space. In the hoop recognition area, slightly push cover down (1.) With the other hand, pull cover off to right (2.), taking care that the guide lug (circled) slides out. BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn...
Refit belt holder n to Y-stepping motor carrier k. Ensure that L-bolt m is attached. Retighten two screws l (T10 M3x8). Reconnect Y-arm carrier h and Y-stepping motor carrier k. Refit flex wheel. BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 12 von 35...
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Push belt tensioner to left to tighten drive belt. Retighten belt tensioner screws b (T10 M3x6). Refit Y-arm bottom cover (see 4.1.3). Refit Y-arm (see 4. 3.1). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 13 von 35...
Reconnect machine connecting cable plug f to PCBA EMB X. Reconnect stepping-motor plug e to PCBA EMB X. Take care not to catch edges when replugging. Refit top cover (see 4.1.1). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 15 von 35...
Insert flat ribbon cable g to PCBA EMB Y-arm from bottom. Take care not to catch edges when replugging. Refit Y-arm bottom cover (see 4.1.3). Refit Y-arm (see 4.3.1). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 16 von 35...
Retighten belt tensioner screw b (T10 M3x6). Replug flat ribbon cable d to PCBA EMB X. Refit O-ring c to PCBA EMB X. Refit covers (see 4.1) BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 17 von 35...
Retighten three screws a (T10 M3x8). Refit two small covers. Retighten two screws c (T10 3x10). Turn embroidery module over (upside up). Klübersynth Refit top cover (see 4.1.1). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 18 von 35...
5.3 Hoop reference point Start machine in Service Program mode. Test 7h - Calibrate Embroidery Reference Point Carry out hoop reference point adjustment according to instructions (see 7h). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 19 von 35...
The machine can now be used normally. Basic position: Sections 1 to 11 are selected in the basic position of the Service Program. Section 7 applies for the embroidery module. BERNINA 590, 570, 540, 535, 500 Section 7 – Embroidery Module (EMB) Check: Embroidery module connection...
Replace PCBA-Base. Replace PCBA EMB X. 7b Embroidery hours Shows embroidering time, embroidery module in action Check: Operating hours o Time Working = Stitching hours count BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 21 von 35...
Message ‘Test Successful’ or ‘Test Failed’ appears, and bar changes to green. Repair note: Check Y-sensor position. Check cables for deformation and/or wear and tear. Replace PCBA Y-arm (see 4.2.5) BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 22 von 35...
Check all connections. Check cables for deformation and/or wear and tear. Replace X-slide stepping motor (see 4.2.3) Replace PCBA EMB X (X-direction stepping motor) (see 4.2.4) BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 23 von 35...
Repair note: Do tests 7c to 7d. Check X- and Y-direction belt tensions. Check gearing of X- and Y-slides for dust, lint, thread remnants, etc. BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 24 von 35...
Repair note: It is essential that the machine is in perfect condition, the embroidery module recognised and that it works flawlessly. Description of potential problems (see 7.1) BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 25 von 35...
Applied embroidery pattern format, etc. Structure of pattern (position of start and end points), stitch types, format, etc. Test 7i Carry out test pattern test. BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 26 von 35...
The difference is, that in Test 7n, the duration time are 2 minutes. Press to exit the test. Um den Test mit speichern zu verlassen, drücken BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 27 von 35...
If the pattern is stitched flawlessly, the reason for the problem may be user-related (see under ‘user’) or pattern-related (see above under ‘embroidery pattern’). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn...
X-axis stiff-running (slide or gearing). Must match fill (point D). Y- or X-axis stiff-running (slide or gearing). Corner point must match. Y- or X-axis stiff-running (slide or gearing). BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 29 von 35...
9.1 Purpose of the Maintenance Guidelines The technician is given guidelines for carrying out the service. For detailed instructions, refer to chapter 9 in the 5 Series (VIO) Service and Maintenance Manual. The following section deals with the embroidery module alone.
Chapter 10 – Document Revision History Date Version Description Author June 2017 First German version Dieter Uhmeier BERNINA International AG Seestrasse 161 CH-8266 Steckborn Schweiz Seite 35 von 35...
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