Contents Contents Chapter 1 General Information ......1 1.1 Warnings and Cautions ................... 1 1.2 Main Features ....................3 1.3 Technical Specifications ................. 6 Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide ....... 7 2.1 Structure and Usage Instruction of Control Panel.......... 7 2.2 Instruction of the Main Interface ..............8 2.3 Basic Procedure of Embroidery ..............
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Contents 4.1.1. Settings of X-Y Scale .................... 30 4.1.2. Settings of Rotate Angle ..................31 4.1.3. Pattern Direction ....................32 4.1.4. Prior Mode ......................32 4.1.5. Rep. Mode ......................32 4.1.6. Rep. Order ......................32 4.1.7. X-Y Rep. Times ..................... 33 4.1.8.
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Contents 12.2 Key Technical Indexes ................96 12.3 Procedure of Zigzag Embroidery ............... 96 12.4 Related Parameter and Setting Mode ............96 12.5 Relative Operations of Zigzag Embroidery ..........98 12.5.1. Shift between Flat Embroidery Position and Zigzag Embroidery Position ..98 12.5.2.
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Contents Apparel Embroidery ........130 Appendix 4 A15 Controller Operation Quick Guide .... 136 There will be no further notice in case of any change of specifications.
Chapter 1 General Information Chapter 1 General Information Thank you for using Dahao Computerized Control System for Embroidery Machine. Please read this manual carefully so as to operate the machine correctly and effectively. Besides that, you should keep this manual properly for future use. 1.1 Warnings and Cautions In order to avoid fire, electrical shock or unpredicted injuries, you should follow the listed safety rules.
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Chapter 1 General Information Matters for Attention on Installation Don't jam the vent on the device. Don’t insert other items into the machine, or it Attention may get fire. Attention Make sure the installation direction is correct. Don't expose the machine to humidity gas, corrosive gas, water, and other Attention flammable material.
Chapter 1 General Information The power supply switch has over-current protection function. If the over-current Attention switch is activated, the switch can only be closed after 3 minutes. Matters for Attention on Maintenance and Inspection If you need to open the machine cover, please cut off the power supply at first. Warning Due to the capacitance, operator must wait at least one minute before opening the machine cover.
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Chapter 1 General Information Storage of Frequently Used Parameters and Color-Changing Order for Each Pattern Pattern will be saved along with its parameters, color-changing orders and needle bar colors. System can save the operational details for each pattern. Users can set parameters for a pattern during the embroidery process of the previous pattern, which will save time and improve efficiency.
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Chapter 1 General Information Pattern Output Patterns can be output and saved into USB disk. Adoption of TAJIMA’s binary format enjoys the advantage of data transmitting through the World Wide Web (other formats may not be transmitted directly). Repetition Embroidery The user can increase embroidery productivity by using the function of repetition embroidery, which can also be used with cyclic embroidery.
Chapter 1 General Information Thread-trimming Thread-trimming can be manually operated. The machine can trim the thread automatically at the end of embroidery process or at color-changing. Thread-breakage Detection In case of thread breakage or running-out of bobbin thread, the machine will stop and give warning by indicator.
Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide 2.1 Structure and Usage Instruction of Control Panel Structure of Control Panel 1. Touching Panel It adopts high-luminance LCD displayer and touching screen man-machine interaction interface. 2. Buttons Press the keys to start the embroidery, pause the embroidery. 3.
Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide cut off during the data input/output, the data could be lost. In that case, please check the integrity of data in the USB disk and repair it before using. Attention: During the process of initialization, if the power is cut off or the USB disk is pulled out, the USB disk may be damaged permanently.
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Reference Icon Name Description Page This figure will appear when the Thread Breakage machine stops thread-breakage. Frame Number Display Frame in use When the machine stops, press the manual frame-moving keys to move the frame, and the frame will High-speed Manual move in the high speed.
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Reference Icon Name Description Page shaft to the right position Frame Selection and Position Frame selection and position Auto Color-changing, If the machine is set at Auto Auto Start Color-changing, user should set the color-changing order in advance. When user presses the start key for embroidery, no matter where the current needle rod locates, the...
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Reference Icon Name Description Page main shaft reaches highest/lowest speed, this key will be unavailable. Used to move the frame to Idling appointed position without embroidery After the machine stops, user can click this key to have the frame Back to Origin automatically return to the origin of the current design.
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Reference Icon Name Description Page setting, power-off recovery, soft limitation setting, machine authority management, touch screen calibration, time management. needle stops down, sequin, special Assistant embroidery operation embroidery, etc. When machine stops at correct position , the operation is valid;...
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Icon Name Description Reference Page Display patterns by figures for Pattern List users to select Pattern arrangement: Sort pattern number , Sort by time Pattern Sort Previous/Next Display patterns in different pages Page Used to check pattern details, scale Memory Pattern up/down pattern, move or make Preview...
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Icon Name Reference Page Description Common User can adjust these parameters to Parameter control the final embroidery effect Setting of the pattern. Load the selected pattern, display Pattern Preview the pattern data and draw up the pattern shape.
Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Icon Name Description Reference Page Current Operation Set, insert or delete needle bar number Position here. Color Lump Display the color lump number of the Number List pattern Display the needle bar number and Needle needle thread color Number and Color...
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide ① Input Patterns ② Select Pattern ③ Assistant Operations ④ Confirm Embroidery ⑤ Start Embroidery ⑥ Manual Operation ⑦ Cancel Embroidery I. Input Patterns User can input patternss through network or USB disk. Only with (successful registration) displayed, can it be possible to transmit patternss by network.
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide interface and set patch embroidery of the pattern according to hints. For border inquiry, border idling, pattern outline —— press to enter frame selection and position operation. Locate pattern at frame center —— press to enter frame selection and position operation.
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide Manual Frame-Moving: When the machine stops, press direction keys ( to move frame along the corresponding direction. Press the two neighboring keys at the same time to move the frame in the direction of the angle bisector. the speed key for manual frame-moving.
Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide After the operation, (not in position) will changing into position). Back to Origin Press to return the frame to origin. Back to Stop Point Press to return the frame to stop point. Positioned Idling Use this function after embroidery confirmation. Positioned idling enables the machine to move to the appointed position without embroidering according to the user’s requests.
Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide without holding ; press again to stop. The purpose of returning is for patching, and when the machine stops returning, press to start normal embroidery. 2.5 Embroidery Operation When the machine stops, press to start embroidery; When the machine is embroidering, press to stop embroidery.
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Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide preset parameters, choose embroidery 1. Embroidery Ready Status patterns and make other preparation work for embroidery. confirm the parameter settings to 2. Embroidery Confirmation status enter the quasi-running status. embroidery. 3. Embroidery Running Status Shift among these three working statuses: In embroidery ready status ( is displayed in the main interface), if users have...
Chapter 3 U Disk Management Chapter 3 U Disk Management In U disk management interface, user can input patternss from U disk to machine, and vise versa; meanwhile, user can undertake some common U disk managements, like erasing file or directory, initializing the disk, etc. User can save patterns data under different directories of the U disk based on different types.
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Chapter 3 U Disk Management Enter U disk operation interface. Icon Name Description Display the pattern files and file folders within the U File List disk in icons. It’s used to select files. Page The current page number and total page number Information Back to Upper Return to upper level...
Chapter 3 U Disk Management 3.2 Pattern Preview In the U disk management interface, press the pattern for preview. Pattern files and directories are shown in figure in the list. One page of the list contains 8 items. If the amount of the object within the current directory is more than 8, the object list will be displayed in many pages.
Chapter 3 U Disk Management The system loads the data from the U disk and user can check details of the pattern, scaleup/down the pattern, move or make analog display of the pattern. For more information, please refer to section 6.3. 3.3 Pattern Input To input patterns within the U disk to the machine’s memory, user need select the pattern files to be inputted, and then input the number and name for the patterns to be saved in...
Chapter 3 U Disk Management The system provides the minimum available pattern number as the default value. User can use the keypad below to change the number. Press to confirm; The system will save the pattern data from the U disk to the memory. 3.4 Directory Operation Enter directory: Double click the icon of the object directory to enter it, and the system will load the item...
Chapter 3 U Disk Management 3.6 Delete Objects from U Disk (including pattern file and directory) Select objects to be deleted; Press to delete; System will ask user to confirm the deletion. Note: If the user wants to delete a directory, the system will delete all the files and sub-directories within this directory.
Chapter 3 U Disk Management 3.7 Formatting U Disk Select the U disk for formatting; Press to start formatting; Press to confirm System will begin to format the disk and return automatically to U disk management interface after finishing formatting. Note: system will format the U disk according to DOS format.
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order In this system each pattern has its own settings of the normal parameters (like scale and repetition) and color-changing order. When a new pattern is selected, the corresponding settings of normal parameters and color-changing order will become effective.
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order The way for setting the parameter is similar to each other. This chapter will explain how to set the “X/Y Scale” as an example and give the definitions of other parameters (refer to 4.1.1 for setting method).
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order System will display independently the modification windows for X Scale and Y Scale for users to set respectively. Adjusting X-Y Scales User can press number pad to modify the scaling rate at X direction, press cancel the last input digit and press to clear the input number.
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order Rotate 30 degrees Design start bit 4.1.3. Pattern Direction 4.1.4. Prior Mode There are two modes: “rotation prior to scaling” and “scaling prior to rotation”. When user has set the parameters “Scale X/Y” and “Rotate Angle”, the patterns will rotate first and then scale up/down, if “rotation prior to scaling”...
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order 4.1.7. X-Y Rep. Times X repetition times represent the number of columns, while Y repetition times the number of lines; as shown in the above picture, X repetition times are 3 and Y repetition times is 2. The largest set value is 99*99.
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order Icon Name Description List of the pattern Display the needle bar number and Needle Bar Number thread color of each corresponding and Color color lump Move upward the color-changing list to Move Up select the color lump for setting Insert Needle...
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order Press to check whether the inputted color-changing order is to “Color Index” interface, input the color block number correct. Or press you want to view, and then press to jump to the color block. To change a certain needle bar number, press to move to the item to be modified and then press the new needle bar number.
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Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order 45 default colors for selection in the setting interface To set the needle bar color, select the needle bar first and then select the color from the 45 default color lumps. The corresponding color of the needle bar button will be refreshed.
Chapter 5 Settings of Embroidery Parameters Chapter 5 Settings of Embroidery Parameters Parameters are grouped according to different functions (see Appendix 1 Parameter List) Press in the main interface and press (for user) or (for specialist) to enter parameter setting interface. After system enters parameter setting interface, user can select the parameter for setting.
Chapter 5 Settings of Embroidery Parameters Note: the number, name and current value of each parameter are displayed in the parameter list window. Enter parameter management interface, press category selection to check related parameters quickly. 5.1 Procedure for Setting General Parameters The setting procedure is similar for each general parameter.
Chapter 5 Settings of Embroidery Parameters Press the parameter to be set and input the new value by the number keys. Press to finish the setting. 5.2 Instruction on Some Functions within General Parameters There are brief descriptions of parameters in the appendix 1. Here, we will introduce some functions mainly used in embroidery.
Chapter 5 Settings of Embroidery Parameters any operation when completing it. Usually, cyclic embroidery should accompany repetition embroidery and specially made patterns, and the parameter “Auto Origin” should be also set as “Yes”. Thus when the machine is embroidering the back fabric, the front one can be replaced. After embroidering the patternsated patterns, the frame will automatically return to the start point and the machine will automatically embroider the front fabric again and at this time it’s possible for user to replace the back one.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Memory pattern management includes selection of embroidery patterns, settings of patterns, change of patterns and operations for creating patterns. 6.1 Memory Pattern Management Interface and Other Memory Pattern Operation Interfaces Press to enter memory pattern management interface.
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Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Icon Name Description Pattern arrangement: Sort by pattern Pattern sort 、Sort by time 。 number Used to shift to appointed page Previous/Next Page number Display the detailed information of Information Area the selected pattern and the memory information.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management In this interface, press each operation to enter the corresponding interface. Please read the following paragraphs for detailed explanation. Press to turn page, and press to return to memory pattern management interface. 6.2 Select Pattern for Embroidery Press to enter memory pattern management interface.
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Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Icon Name Description Pattern Preview Display the pattern in the appointed method Area and speed Draw/Pause Shift between drawing pattern Switch and pausing display Move up Move the pattern upwards Single Step Draw the pattern by drawing single steps Display Scale up Enlarge the pattern in the preview area...
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Icon Name Description Move right Move the pattern rightward Deceleration Lower the display speed of patterns Acceleration Fasten the display speed of patterns Redraw Redisplay the selected pattern Quit Quit the operation in pattern preview interface Press to enter memory pattern management interface.
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Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management System will display the window to “Select U disk” and press to make the selection. Input the pattern name saved in the U disk. The system provides the minimum available pattern number as the default value. User can use the keypad below to change the number.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Press of the completion hint. Press to return to pattern management interface. 6.5 Copy the Memory Pattern Press to enter memory pattern management interface. Select a pattern in the memory pattern image display area. Press to enter memory operation selection interface.
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Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management To change the new pattern name, click “New Pattern name” and input the new name in the pop-up window. Press to copy the pattern and return to pattern operation selection interface. Press to cancel the copy operation and return to pattern operation selection interface.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management 6.6 Create Outline Pattern This operation can generate a new pattern based on the outline of the designated pattern. Press to enter memory pattern management interface. Select a pattern in the memory pattern image display area. Press to enter memory operation selection interface.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Press to enter memory pattern management interface. Select a pattern in the memory pattern image display area. Press to enter memory operation selection interface. Press “Divide Pattern” to enter the operation interface. User can press to input new pattern number and name instead of default ones. Press “Divide Stitch”...
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Press to enter memory operation selection interface. Press “Create Parameter Pattern” to enter the operation interface. User can press to input new pattern number and name instead of default ones. Press to create the parameter pattern and return to pattern operation selection interface.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management 6. Press “X Interval” to input the value. Press “Y Interval” to input the value. 7. Press to combine patterns and return to pattern operation selection interface. Press to quit the combining operation and return to pattern operation selection interface.
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Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management The combined ID shows the current pattern number and how many patterns the combined pattern is composed of. Display form is “pattern number (the total amount of patterns)”. Set the parameters of the first pattern, including pattern number, scaling ratio, rotating angle, pattern direction and priority mode.
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Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management Press to enter the operation interface. The system will hint user to input the new pattern number and the new pattern name. Press to save the combined pattern and return to pattern operation selection interface. Press to quit saving and return to pattern operation selection interface.
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management 6.12 Satin Stitch Adjustment This operation is to adjust the satin width in the design according to the need. Press to enter memory pattern management interface. Select a pattern in the memory pattern image display area. Press to enter memory operation selection interface.
Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation System can generate letter pattern based on the built-in font libraries. 7.1 Enter Main Interface for Letter Embroidery Press in the pattern management interface to enter the main interface for letter embroidery.
Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation The upside of the window is the display area and the downside is the operation area. After inputting the letter string, press to save. 7.3 Adjust Letter Pattern 1. Letter Pattern Adjustment Interface There are 4 rows of operation keys in the interface, the first two rows are the file and view...
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Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation functions keys, the third row are keys for adjusting letter arrangement, and the forth row are keys for adjusting letter string. In the middle of the interface is the letter pattern display area. Generally, user should set the parameters, such as whole arrangement method, rotate angle and letter interval of the letter string;...
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Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation “Vertical Overturn”: overturn the selected letter vertically. “Clockwise Rotation”: use the letter as centre (“ + ” in the centre of letter), and rotate the selected letter clockwise. 3. View and File Operation “Letter Density”: adjust the density of the letter string. Press this key to display thedensity dialog box, where user can set stitch form, increase or decrease density.
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Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation “Actual”: show the letter pattern in the actual size. At this time, the size of pattern in interface is equal to actual size. “Center”: scale up/down the view, so as to show the whole pattern for checking. “Save”: it is used for saving the edited letter pattern.
Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation change along with the position of arc, but fix at a certain angle “Increase Radian”: when user ranks the letters in arc, this key can enlarge the radian of the reference arc “Reduce Radian”: when user ranks the letters in arc, this key can reduce the radian of the reference arc “Whole Clockwise Rotate”: rotate the whole letter string clockwise “Enlarge...
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Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation After saving, system will return to the main interface for letter embroidery. If there is no need to edit letter pattern, press to quit and the following hint will be displayed. Press to save or press to cancel saving, and return to the pattern management interface.
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation Chapter 8 Assistant Operation User can perform some common assistant operations by pressing keys. 8.1 Frame Selection User can press " " key to enter the interface for frame selection and position. Icon Name Pattern Range Display Frame Type Selection Position Pattern to the Center of the Frame...
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation Icon Name Recovery of Pattern Origin Set Frame Origin Recover frame position Exit Manual Pattern Movement 8.2 Set Frame Origin Setting the frame origin is the premise for saving the pattern’s start point and setting frame protection at sudden power-off.
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation Select “Auto Find Origin Point” System will move the frame automatically and determine the origin according to the limit switch. So please ensure that the limit switch has been installed into the machine and activated. 8.3 Set Offset Point The offset point can be set at any point other than the start point.
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation Click to confirm the operation. System will save the position of the offset point. 8.4 Frame Origin Recovery After power-off, if the frame is moved, this operation can be used to restore the frame position when power resumes. There are two operations you can do, operation 1: 1.
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Chapter 8 Assistant Operation 3. Click to Frame Origin Recovery, click to exit. Operation 2: 1. Press in the main interface and press (for user) to enter parameter setting interface. 2. Setting parameters ”Whether to boot prompt recover frame position”: Click ”Yes”, and this setting dialog box will automatically pop up when starting up ;...
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation Click to Frame Origin Recovery, click to exit. 8.5 Clear XY Displacement This function is to clear the X and Y displacements. In the main interface , press System will set current X/Y value to 0. User can check the current X/Y value on the main interface.
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation 8.6.1. Low Speed Idling Forward In the main interface , press (1) Press to idle forward continuously. (2) Press to idle forward by one stitch. 8.6.2. Low Speed Idling Backward In the main interface , press (1) Press to idle backward continuously.
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation 8.6.4. Go to Next Color In the main interface , press Press to idle to the next color-changing code Note: the operation method of “go to previous color” is the same with here. 8.6.5. Forward Idling In the main interface , press Input the stitch number.
Chapter 9 Assistant Operation Function Chapter 9 Assistant Operation Function These functions are carried out by clicking the keys on the Assistant Operation screen. Click to enter Emb helper functions screen. 9.1 Needle Down This function is designed for whole cloth embroidery (quilt embroidery). After part of the embroidery is finished, the needle will stop and prick into the embroidery cloth to fix it.
Chapter 9 Assistant Operation Function You can click to confirm operation, and then the needle will prick into the cloth. Click to cancel. Release cloth, move frame, and then press Enter Users need to release the cloth and move frame to designated point, then click confirm.
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Chapter 9 Assistant Operation Function Press“wifi Configuration” ,access to wifi network configuration interface Press “ wireless network” and set wifi network function, press , and refresh. Chose the network,press“connected” ,access to the wireless password interface...
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Chapter 9 Assistant Operation Function , return the wifi network configuration interface, enter the password, press if press , the operation will be canceled After wifi network configuration finished, the interface will be like: 。 Wireless connection status:from Second method : In any interface...
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Chapter 9 Assistant Operation Function ,access to wifi network configuration interface Press Follow the same steps as the first method...
Chapter 10 Other Functions Chapter 10 Other Functions These functions can be used during the usage, including machine maintenance, information inquiry and system settings. Press to enter the interface for other function, where a list of function keys will be displayed for user to operate by pressing. The words on the keys can help user understand the functions.
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Chapter 10 Other Functions In the above interface, the statistic information is displayed in a chart. If user need check details of each pattern, press to enter the corresponding interface. Press to return to the interface of statistics. Press to delete statistic information and press to return.
Chapter 10 Other Functions 10.2 Machine Debugging This operation is only for repairman, ordinary users are banned to undertake these operations. Because these operations involve some mechanical work, please pay attention to the personal safety and equipment security during the operation. Debugging function is to mainly used for testing, maintenance and fault inspection of the machine, which include the following function (debugging items will be differentfor the different models):...
Chapter 10 Other Functions Debugging Interface 1 Debugging Interface 2 thread-hooking origin, needle position display, etc. Peripheral board upgrade Peripheral board All Peripheral Board Write Address Management All Peripheral Board Address Check Boot Loader Upgrade Import machine parameters Param Export/Import Export machine parameters Param Init Update Logo...
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Chapter 10 Other Functions Press to enter the correction interface. Press to abandon the touch screen calibration and return to the interface for other functions. Press the center of the crosses one by one. During the process of correction, a lot of crosses will appear on the screen. User should press the center of them.
Chapter 10 Other Functions Press when the initialization interface display until enter to the touch screen correction interface Press the center of the crosses one by one according to the prompt, and abandon the touch screen calibration, then restart system, should be normal when touch any position of the screen.
Chapter 10 Other Functions Access to function configuration interface, press ‘sequin’ 10.3 Language System supports Chinese, English, Turkish, Spanish, and so on. Press to enter the interface for other functions.
Chapter 10 Other Functions Press to enter language interface. Select the language you want and system will enter the main interface in the selected language. 10.4 Date Set In date set interface, user can check and modify the date and time of the system. 10.5 Information Operation Procedures: Press...
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Chapter 10 Other Functions This function will help user check machine software information. Press to quit. Note: You can view the peripheral board pc2220, and the software must be above 3.0.
Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery 11.1 Brief of Sequin Embroidery Sequin embroidery is formed by many sequins and the specific stitch form. Because the sequins are made of the hard and shining material with smooth surface, the sequin embroidery, formed by the sequins with different colors, shapes and sizes, features the unique shining effect.
Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery 5. Sequin-feeding method and the feeding angle can be changed via the operation panel. Ⅲ . Specifications 1. Size of Sequin available: Diameters at 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6.75mm and 9mm; 2. Max speed at 1000rpm. 11.2 Embroidery Procedure of Sequin At sequin embroidery, user needs to follow the procedure at below: 1 ....
Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery Enter to have access to the design input interface as shown in below: Setting procedures: User should input number and name of pattern. 11.4 Edit Sequin Design This function is to edit sequin design within the system. After edition, all the designs will be saved as special multi-sequin design.
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Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery Display design in the center; Display design 4.5 times as original one; Zoom in sequin design; Zoom out sequin design; Display in original size 3. Click to show all stitch forms of the design, as shown below: to shift the current stitch mode between “navigating by position”...
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Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery keys, the next stitch code in that direction will be selected, regardless at its stitch number. “navigating by stitch number”: when you press direction keys “leftward” or “upward”, the last sequin stitch code (smaller than the current number) will be selected;...
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Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery 7. Edition of Alternating Sequin If you want to use the alternating sequin, you should define a range for using them at first. In “ ”, use “Set Range Start Stitch” and “Set Range End Stitch” or “Select Current Color Range”...
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Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery b) After that, press to confirm the sequin-feeding mode. Then the system will ask user to input the number of sequins fed. Click the number keys to input the number (Range: 0~9999). If a sequin group is only used for one stitch at the embroidery cycle, user will need to input “1”...
Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery Input design number and name, then click to save the edited sequin design, or click to cancel the saving. 11.5 Setting of Multi-Sequin Embroidery Parameters In this section, we will introduce how to adjust sequin device and the parameters used in multi-sequin embroidery.
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Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery 9. Multiple of Shift Travel at L/R Motor 10. Has Origin at Shifting L/R Motor The parameter No.8, No.9 and No.10 are for the special sequin device that uses the motor (Single Needle Double Sequin) to shift the travel between large sequins and small sequins. There are two kinds of device: one has the shift origin;...
Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery value means the earlier action of motor, the range of this value is 0~31. 11.6 Manual Operation of Sequin Embroidery The manual operation part contains “Sequin Start”, “Sequin End” and “Sequin-feeding”. for selecting “sequin start” to let all the presser feet get down; (1) Click for selecting “sequin end”...
Chapter 11 About JF Sequin Embroidery Note: In order to debug the multi-sequin function, user needs to install an external head switch on the single head machine. 2. Debugging Menu of Sequin and then press “machine debugging” . Then press “Sequin Device Press Operations”...
Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery 12.1 Functions 1. Zigzag Embroidery (ZIG Embroidery): this function is to make the thread form the design with certain stitch forms, which have been saved in the computer in advance, the Z4 and Z5.
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Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery the parameters relating to the zigzag embroidery . 1. Right Zigzag Device: Y (N) —— Y means the first needle is the zigzag embroidery position. 2. Left Zigzag Device: Y (N) —— Y means the last needle is the zigzag embroidery position.
Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery 15. Thread-loosing Motor for Zigzag Embroidery: Yes/No. if the device is double motor taping device, user needs to set it at “Y”, or user should set it as “N”. 16. Zigzag Device Movement Detection: Test whether the device moves to the proper position.
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Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery key to change the embroidery mode. If user has nothing to change, please press exit. Definition of icons: Normal Embroidery ; Z4 Embroidery: The rod swings at each stitch. Z5 Embroidery: The feature of it is same to Z4. It is suitable for the thick thread. (Refer to the parameter: Swinging scope of frame in Zigzag sewing) (2)Automatic Shift Before embroidering, automatic shift can be achieved through setting the color-changing...
Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery Press the corresponding icon to select the very zigzag embroidery mode, if you don’t want to change, and then press to exit. After confirmation of the embroidery mode and the setting of color-changing order, the system will display as below: 12.5.2.
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Chapter 12 Operation of Zigzag Embroidery ( 2 ) Return the M-axis to the Origin Point (Step Moving) Press the key “M axis to cycle” and click on the dialogue window to let the M axis rotate to the “Zero point”, click to exit the operation.
Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery Function Introductions 13.1 1. Taping function: Tape can be used as embroidery material. It includes taping 1 and taping 2 (blind embroidery) 2. The presser of special embroidery can go up and down automatically or manually. (This function is only for the machines installed with relevant apparatus) 3.
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Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery 4. D31 Rod Pos. of ZIG: Left/ Right The “ROD POS. OF ZIG” determines the position of swing rod when M axis is in origin. This parameter must be set in accordance with actual mechanical position. 5.
Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery The parameter can change the coiling density; e.g. the set value 2 means one coiling every two stitches. 13.4 Relative Operations of Special Embroidery Shift between Flat Stitch Head and Special Head 13.4.1. (1)Manual Shift In the main interface, press the key to enter into color-changing interface.
Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery In the main interface, press “ ” to enter into color changing interface, and then press the key (zigzag head) to change zigzag embroidery mode: Press the corresponding icon to select the very zigzag embroidery mode, if you don’t want to change, and then press to exit.
Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery Press the key “M axis to be ready” and click on the dialogue window to let the M axis back to the working point, click to exit. ( 2 ) Return the M-axis to the Origin Point (Step Moving) Press the key “M axis to cycle”...
Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery Move cursor to “Sway Zig Rod to 100”. According to the hint in dialogue window, user can pull bar to let all the swing rods act once. Click “ ”to exit. Users can adjust swing range by using this function. 2.
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Chapter 13 Taping Embroidery 2. E axis According to the difference in motor and the equipment of proximity switch for positioning the origin, E axis devices can be divided to the following types: Driven by stepping motor separately, without proximity switch for positioning origin 2) Driven by stepping motor collectively, with proximity switch for positioning origin 3) Driven by stepping motor collectively, without proximity switch for positioning 4) Driven by servomotor, with proximity switch for positioning origin...
Chapter 14 Online Update of Main Software Chapter 14 Online Update of Main Software Update Procedure: 1. Hold pressing and power on. 2. The screen will display the following interface, where user should select “update program” 3. Select the update method (via U disk)
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Chapter 14 Online Update of Main Software 4. System will display the window to “Select U Disk”, and select the target U disk. 5. After entering the interface of the U disk, select the program to be updated.
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Chapter 14 Online Update of Main Software 6. Press to update. 7. When finishing update, system will automatically display a hint “update completed, if no others, please restart”, and then please restart.
Chapter 15 Update of Software in Peripheral Board Chapter 15 Update of Software in Peripheral Board Update Procedure: Press to enter the interface for other functions. Press to enter the interface of statistics.
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Chapter 15 Update of Software in Peripheral Board Select “peripheral board management” to enter the management interface, where user should select “peripheral board update”. Press...
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Chapter 15 Update of Software in Peripheral Board Select the U disk Select the program to be updated and press...
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Chapter 15 Update of Software in Peripheral Board when system hint successful update, the update is completed.
Appendix 1 Parameter List Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Common Parameters Direction Rotate 0~89 Rotating angle of the design Scale ratio of design in X /Y X&Y Scales 100/100 50%~200% direction Prior Mode Rotate Rotate, Scale Rep.
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Thread-breakage Detection Parameters T. B. Detect No, Yes Sti. Not T.B. Detect 8 stitch 0 stitch ~15 stitch Stop after T.B. No, Yes detect T.B. Back Sti. 0 stitch 0 stitch ~7 stitch Back&Patch Count...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks High Frame-Shift 1~30 Speed Frame-Shift 1~30 Speed Speed When Over 0,1,2,…,30 frame Main Shaft Parameters Max. Speed 1100 250, 300, 350,…,1200 250,300,350,…,600 Minimum Speed 1.0~10.0(common When the stitch length is type machine), 3.0~ longer than the set value, the Shift Stitch Length...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Induction the main shaft uses induction motor. If the value is incorrect, the set rotation speed will be different from the virtual speed. Value for Thick Cloth Para.
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Hook Distance By 0~180 Motor No, Yes Pause Trimming Trim Length 1 is the minimum length and 8 are the maximum length. Speed When 80,90,100,…,250 Trimming Lock When Trim No, Yes Lock Sti Len 0.3~2...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks 300,310, … , Speed for Sequin L maximum speed Sequin R Adj. -15~15 Angle Sequin L Adj. -15~15 Angle Auto Start No, Yes Sequin Range: 0-15. For the machine using valve to move the presser, this parameter is Time...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks One-way 5.4 ~ 62.2 Set 5MM of R Double-ways angle; Double-ways Sequin 5.4~62.2 angle One-way 5.4 ~ 62.2 Set 6.75MM of R Double-ways angle; Double-ways Sequin /21.6 5.4~62.2 angle One-way 5.4 ~...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks /green/blue/purple/yell ow/cyanogen 3/4/5/6.75/9mm B Size&Color of L Light gray/gold/red 4mm blue Sequin /green/blue/purple/yell ow/cyanogen 3/4/5/6.75/9mm C Size&Color of L Light gray/gold/red 5mm purple Sequin /green/blue/purple/yell ow/cyanogen 3/4/5/6.75/9mm D Size&Color of L Light gray/gold/red...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Taping Parameter A-Zig Emb.Right Yes(First Stitch), No On/Off A-Zig Emb.Left Yes(Last Stitch), No On/Off A-Zig Emb. On/Off Time A-Zig Max Speed 300~850 A-Zig Swing Angle 0 0~125 A-Zig 5 Swing 0.2~10 Angle...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks conveyor motor Adj speed of L 0~15 add-power motor Time para for L 1~50 bead Time para for L 1~50 sequin Count of L bead None None, Yes motor Left Bead GB02...
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Taping Embroidery Parameter M Axis Origin At No, Yes T.B. Cord Emb. Needle No, Yes M Axis Stop to No, Yes Origin Special Head 10~1000 Interval Clamp Foot 0~90 Displace Adj Clamp Foot...
Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Coil Emb Machine Parameters Set the value according to the machine situation. E.g. the value should be 9 for 9-needle 1,2,…,MAXNEEDLE Needles machine. If the value is different from the machine needles, the color changing will be abnormal.
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Appendix 1 Parameter List Name of Parameter Default Value Range of Value Remarks Number of heads 1~10 Machine head 1~1500 distance Carving Needle None None, 1~7 Pos. Boring Emb. Disp. 0~12 X Right Y Back, X X Right Y Right Y Front, X Left Y001 X/Y Limit Position Back...
Appendix 2 Directions of U Disk Operation Appendix 2 Directions of U Disk Operation Operations Methods or Standards Remarks USB I/O Same as floppy disk Operation priority between USB USB Disk disk and floppy disk Format supported by USB disk FAT16 and FAT32 Support long file name Support, but not displayed...
for Apparel Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions Embroidery Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions for Apparel Embroidery A、 Working Principle The automatic position limitation function of single-head embroidery machine controller is to determine the embroidery range of the frame by setting the distance from the center of the frame to the origin (that is X-/Y position limitation optical coupler) and the actual frame size (unit: mm).
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for Apparel Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions Embroidery 4. Clear the XY Displacement 5. Manual Frame-moving...
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for Apparel Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions Embroidery In the frame parameter setting interface, click the frame-moving key to move the frame to overlap its center with the needle hole. 6. Set Frame Center and Size In the frame parameter setting interface, check the coordinates of XY, which is the position of frame center.
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for Apparel Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions Embroidery There are four parameters: "X direction center" means the distance at X direction between the frame center and X- direction position limitation optical coupler; "Y direction center" means the distance at Y direction between the frame center and Y+ direction position limitation optical coupler.
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for Apparel Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions Embroidery C、 Cancel Position Limitation Set "Frame Selection" as "No Frame", the position limitation function will be canceled and the software protection for the frame of flat embroidery will also become invalid.
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Appendix 4 A15 Controller Operation Quick Guide Appendix 4 A15 Controller Operation Quick Guide Part I. Embroidery Pattern Management " ": memory pattern preview, letter pattern operation, delete pattern, pattern input/output, pattern function setting, etc. A. Input Pattern B. Select Pattern for Embroidery →Use page keys to select patterns →...
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Appendix 4 A15 Controller Operation Quick Guide Part II. Manual Operation A. Manual Trimming B. Manual Color-changing C. Main Shaft Jog → → → D. Manual Frame-moving Direction Keys: ; Speed Shift Key: E. Empty Feed 1. Empty Feed and Return at Low Speed 2.
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