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Table of contents To input design data to the memory of the Chapter 1 machine ...........34 Warning and caution 3-1. In case of input from USB memory ....34 Warning............2 3-2. When inputting data from DG/ML by Pulse..36 Caution............4 3-3. When inputting data from DG/ML by Pulse (using a bar code reader)........38 Inspection before starting work .......5 Set data of design.........39...
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Table of contents 4-1. To write design data to USB memory ....60 7-7. Deletion of needle bar step in head group..105 4-2. To delete design data ........61 7-8. Insertion of needle bar step in head group ..105 7-9. Needle bar conversion in head group....106 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Convenient functions...
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Setting items (parameters) Press twice. Press twice. Page P1 44. Satin Stitch (Density) ........119 45. Satin Stitch (Expansion) ......120 1. Auto Color Change (AC) ....... 109 46. Stop at Lower D. Point .........120 2. Auto Start (AS) ..........109 47. Upper Thread Lock Timing ......120 3.
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Chapter 1 Warning and caution Be sure to observe the contents. Warning ................p.2 Caution ................p.4 Inspection before starting work........p.5 Warning labels ..............p.6 QS03...
Chapter 1 Warning and caution Warning WARNING To prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and property damage, the following items must be observed strictly when operating the machine. [Before Starting the Machine] This machine is designed for industrial use. Use this machine for semi- or finished textile products and similar materials.
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Chapter 1 Warning and caution WARNING [During the Machine Operation] During operation, fix the sub table securely in the state of being lifted (Some models only). Unexpected movement of the embroidery frame could injure you. Do not use a device such as a cellular phone that generates microwave near the control circuits of the power supply box, the operation panel box, etc.
Chapter 1 Warning and caution Caution CAUTION For long life machine operation, operate the machine with about 70% of the maximum speed as “operation for total fitting” for about two weeks after installation. By performing operation for total fitting, life of the machine will become longer, which will be useful to avoid unexpected troubles. [When Operating the Machine] Do not use bent needles or needles that are not suitable for the material.
Chapter 1 Warning and caution CAUTION Pay attention to interference of radio wave. Although the machine is designed not to apply radio wave to other equipment, there could be cases where it causes interference depending on operation environment and type of equipment. If such problems arise, install the equipment as apart from the machine as possible.
Pay attention around needle. There could be danger of electric shock, burning, or death. Persons except service personnel designated by Tajima should not open covers. Pay attention not to being caught into the machine. When you open the cover, turn OFF the power switch and wait for four minutes.
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and how to use equipment Name of each part ............p.10 Equipment ..............p.11 QS03...
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Name of each part Only the main parts are shown here. For details, refer to the separate parts list. Layout of cards and electrical components (refer to => p.164) 1.
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Equipment Power switch 2-1. CAUTION Do not turn ON the machine power in the state that the USB memory is connected to the operation panel. The system sometimes may not start up. To lock the power switch, attach a cap.
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Emergency stop switch 2-2. Emergency switch is equipped to the machine for safety measure. Pressing this switch will turn OFF the power after It is also equipped under the table (excluding some models). stopping the machine.
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Bar switch 2-3. CAUTION Pay enough attention to surrounding safety before you start the machine. Moving needle bar and/or frame could injure you. stop start Bar switch Left Right Frame Back (FB): To move the frame to the direction where stitches return with needle bar stopped Frame forward (FF): To move the frame to the direction where stitches advance with needle bar stopped...
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Start/stop switch 2-4. CAUTION Pay enough attention to surrounding safety before you start the machine. Moving needle bar and/or frame could injure you. Some models only START START Start switch (green)
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment 2-5. Frame retracting switch (Table offset switch) *It applies to some models only. This operation facilitates threading by moving the frame to the CAUTION rear (frame retracting position) at thread breakage. When performing this operation, do not Occurrence of thread breakage put your hands, etc.
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Operation panel 2-6. Touch panel USB port Frame Travel key (Refer to p.43) USB port USB memory It is possible to insert/take it out even when the power is turned on. TP02...
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Connection of USB memory CAUTION USB memory Do not insert the USB memory in the state that dirt and dust are attached to the inside of the connector. Some kind and capacity of the USB memory may not be used for this machine.
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Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Connection of LAN cable Cover Loosen the screw to detach the cover. Screw Screw LAN port Insert the LAN cable into the LAN port and pull it out from the hole under the pipe.
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Color change box 2-7. This device slides needle bar case to perform color change. Model name Model name, type and machine number may be necessary for communicating with the distributor (maintenance, order for parts, etc.).
Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Border frame 2-9. To display a frame position correctly, it is subject to The pointer 1 that indicates the current frame position is registration of the absolute origin to this machine. Be sure to attached to the frame.
2-10. Tension base Thread presser Second tension Adjust thread tension. For details, read the separate volume “BASICS TAJIMA EMBROIDERY MACHINE”. Tension base switch ON (head works), OFF (head suspended) Regarding how to use, refer to the description below. Rotary-type tension disk...
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Chapter 2 Name of each part and equipment Name of each part and equipment Needle bar suspension lever This lever suspends needle bar of the head that is not used. Needle bar suspension lever: It suspends needle bar mechanically. Tension base switch: it makes the needle bar suspended electrically.
Chapter 3 Screen About screen and icon Flow of screens ............. p.24 Screens that are frequently used........p.26 Input operation............... p.30 QS03...
Chapter 3 Screen Flow of screens Touching an icon (pattern and design) on the panel will cause From this page and after, the number displayed at left top of the screen the screen to change into switch to specified setting • operation is displayed as and it is regarded as screen number.
Chapter 3 Screen Screens that are frequently used Screens that are frequently used are taken as examples for explanation here (=> p.24). Screen 1010 (Main) 2-1. When the power is turned ON, the following screen will appear. From this screen, setting • operation will start. Screen number Stop factor (It will be displayed during stop.) 1010...
Chapter 3 Screen Screen 1020 (Checking of design) 2-2. Check setting conditions such as scale ratio of data set design, repeat etc. Screen number 1020 Design name TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Data set design (Design of which data is set) The number of stitches of this design Y (lengthwise)/X (crosswise) scale ratio (=>...
Chapter 3 Screen Screen 2000 (Data set) 2-4. Perform basic settings from input of design data to start of embroidery so that it becomes possible to perform embroidery (data set). Screen number Design data registered in the memory of the machine 2000 Data set design Memory No.
Chapter 3 Screen Screen 3100 (USB memory design) 2-6. Input design data stored in a USB memory to the built-in memory of the machine. Folder Up to the third layer directory can be displayed. Selecting design data that is being selected again will 3100 switch information of design data (=>...
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure Procedure from power ON to start of the machine Power switch ON ............p.33 To pass thread, to set fabric........... p.33 To input design data to the memory of the machine ..p.34 Set data of design............p.39 Automatic color change, automatic start......
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Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure Procedure from power ON to start of the machine Primary power supply ON When you input data from a personal computer (DG/ML by Pulse), connect the LAN cable. Bar code reader When you use a bar code reader, (Commercial product) connect the bar code reader.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure Power switch ON CAUTION Do not turn ON the machine power in the state that the USB memory is connected to the operation panel. The system sometimes may not start up. Screen of software version Main screen 1000 1010...
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure To input design data to the memory of the machine In case of input from USB memory 3-1. Icon From this page and after, icons are Input design data stored in the USB memory to the memory of the machine. referred to as icon A, icon B, icon D etc.
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CE_4KAKU ATH_CE BULLDOG 2387st. 2604st. 2784st. 11213st. Thumbnail (T3): TAJIMA integrated file (TCF) T2: TAJIMA binary format (TBF) Free Space T: TAJIMA format (DST) 931506st. This completes inputting of design data. When performing data set after that (Refer to p.39.)
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure When inputting data from DG/ML by Pulse 3-2. Input design data stored in the personal computer (DG/ML by Pulse) to the It is also possible to select design data memory of the machine. by using a bar code reader (commercial item) (Refer to p.38.).
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Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure When executing by file name........... Icon D Input design name 4100 4100 Up to 16 characters can be input. File name G001 G002 G003 G004 G005 HISIGATA ASAHI TAJIMA_W ATH_8KAKU BARA18 1277st. 3366st. 14117st. 1952st. 4545st.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure When inputting data from DG/ML by Pulse (using a bar code 3-3. reader) Select design data stored in DG/ML by Pulse using a bar code reader to input to the memory of the machine. Power switch OFF Bar code reader (commercial item) Connect the LAN cable.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure When misreading occurred When misreading occurs, code No. “BC1” will be displayed. When you reset the machine, the screen will switch to input screen. Input the file name and perform setting. 2000 Input screen 2000 File Name Up to 16 characters can be input.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure To perform/not to perform Frame travel Completion of data set OK to move a frame the Start Point of Design Data? This completes data set. Xa +123.5 Ya +123.6 Automatic color change, automatic start This setting performs color change automatically by every step and makes the machine start automatically after color change.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure To perform needle bar setting Set order of needle bars (steps) to use by every color change. “Needle bar setting” will become Icon A Design data, icon E effective only when automatic color change is set to “Yes”. 1010 2000 Step...
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure When performing color change manually This function performs color change by manual operation. CAUTION When performing this operation, do not access your hands etc. to around needle bar case. Moving needle bar case may injure you. Icon E Needle bar No.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure To perform frame travel operation You can check the current frame position (coordinates) on the screen Frame travel key 6030 (Select on the main screen). The current frame position ((Refer to p.50.).) 6030 Speed switching key Xa -15.0 Ya -35.0 Pressing the speed switching key will change the frame travel speed.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure Icon P Yes (Frame will move) 6030 The frame will move 6030 Xa +0.0 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. OK to execute Tracing? Ya +0.0 To abort It is possible to abort frame travel by bar switch/stop switch. To restart, follow the operation screen.
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure When thread is broken The machine will stop automatically. The lamp (figure 1 below) of the head with thread breakage will switch to red color (lit or blinking), and an error code (number indicating the stop factor) will be displayed on the operation panel. Condition of lamp Lit: Upper thread breakage Blinking: Under thread breakage...
Chapter 4 Basic operation procedure Completion of embroidery Destination to move of the frame differs depending on setting of the machine (chart below). Automatic offset (=> p.65) Without With Without Not to move Auto Origin Return Offset position Start position of design (S) (=>...
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used These operations are frequently used. Frame Back (FB)/Forward (FF) ........p.48 Manual operation ............p.50 Design data edit............. p.56 To use USB memory............p.59 QS03...
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Frame Back (FB)/Forward (FF) Frame back: There are following three measures of frame travel by frame back/forward. This function returns only the frame to Frame travel by 1-stitch unit the direction to which stitches return to perform mending stitching at thread Perform by using the bar switch or start/stop switch.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Switching of frame back/forward 1-1. Switch frame back/forward. Icon D Icon h 6010 Pressing icon h every time will switch 1010 6010 the current value. 1010 6010 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Current Stitches Moving St.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Manual operation Calling manual operation screen (Screen 6030) 1010 6030 6030 1010 6030 Icons of options are also displayed. TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Xa +0.0 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Ya +0.0 [1100] Description below Explanation for icons on screen 6030 The current frame position Frame position It will switch.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Execution of ATH 2-1. This function trims thread by manual operation. Trimming of under thread or upper/under threads can be selected by this function. CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc. near needle or on the machine table.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Manual offset 2-3. Return the frame that was moved in the middle of embroidery to the original position. CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc. on the machine table. You could be injured by moving frame. Icon K 6030 The frame will move...
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Offset return 2-5. Move the frame to the offset position set by “Offset”. When an offset position is not registered, the icon will not be CAUTION displayed. Offset (refer to p.65) When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc. on the machine table.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Absolute origin search 2-7. This function makes the machine memorize the absolute origin of embroidery frame. Perform this operation under the following conditions. After installation of software When the frame was moved by hand with the power turned OFF CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Raising of needle bar 2-9. Return the needle bar that was moved down to the original position. CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands etc. near needle or on the machine table. Moving up/down needle bar may injure you.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Design data edit Calling design data edit screen (Screen 2000) 1010 2000 2000 1010 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 2 [ CRO ] 3 [ O ] 5 [ CO ] BIRD HISHIGATA ASAHI ROSE 1977st.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Deletion of all designs 3-1. Icon A Icon D 1010 2000 1010 2000 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 2 [ CRO ] 3 [ O ] 5 [ CO ] TAJIMA_W HISHIGATA ASAHI ROSE 1977st. 14117st.
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used To change design name of design data 3-3. How to input characters (refer to p.30) Icon A Design data, icon D 1010 2000 1010 2000 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 3 [ O ] 2 [ CRO ] HISHIGATA ASAHI TAJIMA_W...
The following screen display is the screen after setting USB memory. 3100 Image of design will be displayed only when 3100 T3: TAJIMA integrated file design data includes “Image data (extension T2: TAJIMA binary format 3100 DGF or DGT)” (refer to p.61).
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used To write design data to USB memory 4-1. This function cannot be used depending on the setting, or this function requires input of password to be usable. For details, consult the distributor. Set the USB memory Icon A Design data, icon D 1010...
Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Select storing mode (T3/T2/T). Usually, select “T3”. Storing condition of design data Free Space In case of TORI BIRD 1234567st. 10713 st. Stitch data ***.TBF ***.DST Condition data (Needle bar ***.TCF ***.CT0 setting, start position of design) ***.DGF ***.DGT Image data...
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Chapter 5 Functions that are frequently used Design data, icon D 3100 The selected design data will be deleted 3100 Emb002 T T2 G005 G006 G005 G006 G005 OK to delete Design Data? BARA18 CE_4KAKU BARA18 CE_4KAKU BARA18 6546st. 2604st. 6546st.
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions This chapter describes about convenient functions. Offset frame travel ............p.64 Data conversion and repeat........... p.69 Marking ................p.75 Needle bar setting ............p.78 Stitch edit ............... p.82 Design data edit............. p.89 Embroidery by head group ..........p.95 QS03...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Offset frame travel To move the frame to the position you desire (Offset position) automatically or Offset position: manually subject to returning frame to the original position is called offset frame A position where the frame is retracted travel.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Automatic offset 1-1. This function sets an offset position, and makes the frame move to the offset position automatically after completion of embroidery. Icon A Design data, icon F 1010 2000 1010 2000 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. G001 G002 G003...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Icon S (When not Register of offset 2 performing registration) Move the frame. Setting screen of offset position Offset 2 D. Start Xa ***** Ya***** Offset 1 Xr ***** Yr***** Offset 2 Xr ***** Yr***** D. Start Xa ***** Ya***** Offset 1...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Icon H Icon S The frame will move to design start Register Start position of design position. D. Start Xa***** Ya***** Offset 1 Xr***** Yr***** D. Start Xa***** Ya***** Offset 2 Start position of Offset 1 design Offset 2 D.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Switch of the function 5030 Icon t (Insertion of stitch) code, setting A stitch will be inserted before the 3440th stitch. 5030 5030 5030 5030 Function Function 3440 -2.5 -1.8 +0.0 +0.0 Stitch Stitch Stitch Satin stitch 3441 +1.1 +0.0...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Scale up/down of design 2-1. It does not affect the original design data. Icon A Design data, icon F 1010 2000 1010 2000 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. G001 G002 G003 G004 G005 Scale up/down of design HISIGATA ASAHI BIRD ATH_8KAKU...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions The number of repeats (two times) Input the number of Input a design interval repeats in lengthwise (Y) amount (clearance direction. between designs) Design interval amount (mm) 2030 2030 Select repeating direction by using 2030 2030 100 % 100 % code icon.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Icon i, input a design interval amount in Select an arranging mode, These are arranging methods in lengthwise direction. embroidery space. Automatic arranging screen : To arrange at the center 0.0 mm 0.0 mm : To arrange from the front side (0.0 - 300.0) (0.0 - 300.0) 0.0 mm...
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions Setting for irregular repeat To perform reversion based on X-axis: 2030 Example: Priority to Y Odd-numbered times 2030 100 % (50-200) (1-99) 100 % 150.0 (50-200) (±3276.7) X:102.4mm Y:113.8mm Steps:10 (0-359) (1-99) D. Start Xa * Ya * 150.0 (±3276.7)
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Marking This function makes positioning data for material (Marking design) by design unit Outline (refer to p.160) in applique and/or placing embroidery, and registers the data into the memory. The marking design registered in the memory will be registered automatically into An example of marking a vacant number of the memory design screen (Screen 2000) as “M-Design name”.
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions Icon A Design data, icon D 2000 2000 2000 1010 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 2 [ CRO ] 3 [ O ] TAJIMA_W HISHIGATA ASAHI 1977st. 14117st. 1277st. 3366st. 5 [ CO ] ROSE 6546st. 6 [ RO ] 7 [ R ] BULLDOG LEAVES...
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions Move the frame to point 2 Icon f (OK) (10) Design name of marking will be registered as “M-Design name” on the 5070 screen 2000. 5070 3 : M-TAJIMA_W In case of marking data only, it will be Coordinates Xa +0.0 Ya -115.0...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Needle bar color 4-1. This function allocates color you desire to each needle bar. This function displays color image of design data. It is possbile to check the image of sewn finishing. Icon A Design data, icon E 1010 2000 1010...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Select the step to delete Icon j, setting 2010 2010 2010 2010 3: TAJIMA_W 3: TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 14117 st. Insertion of needle bar step 4-3. Even if a step is inserted, it does not affect the original design data. Icon A Design data, icon E 1010...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Needle bar conversion 4-4. Replace needle bar No. set by “Needle Bar Selection” collectively by needle bar It is possible to replace specified unit. needle bar No. with other needle bar No. collectively. Therefore, you can Icon A Design data, icon E save more labor of operation than in...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Stitch search (Stitch number search) 5-1. 5030 Either icon J or G is acceptable. This function specifies the stitch No. in design data and searches the stitch. Icon A Design data, icon D 1010 2000 2000 1010 TAJIMA_W 14117 st.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions 5030 Select a function code, It is also possible to search a stitch by Icon M icon h or l selecting plural function codes. Every time selecting the icon h or I will 2000 5030 search the next stitch. 2000 5030 Function...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Icon M Select a stitch and delete it It is also possible to select a stitch by “Stitch searching” (refer to 2000 5030 p.83). 2000 5030 Function -1.2 +0.6 Stitch Stitch 2 [ CRO ] 3 [ O ] 5 [ CO ] +0.1 -1.5...
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions 5030 Modification of numeric Modification of numeric Setting range of X, Y data: -12.7 to +12.7 (mm) value in X data value in Y data 5030 5030 5030 5030 5030 When finishing operation only with Function Function -1.2 +0.6...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Cleanup 5-6. This function removes fine stitch(es) in data. This function is effective to reduce thread cast-off and/or thread breakage CAUTION by shifting a fine stitch to the neighbor (prior or later) stitch. The original design data will be overwritten to design data after cleanup by this operation.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Design divide 6-2. CAUTION The original design data will be divided. Copy the original design data according to need (refer to p.89). Icon A Design data, icon D The specified color change code will 1010 2000 become the dividing point.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Search a color change code (dividing point) To set (divide) 5040 5040 5040 5040 Function Function -1.2 +0.6 6556 +0.0 +0.0 Stitch Stitch Stitch Color change +0.1 -1.5 6557 +0.0 +0.0 Jump Jump Stitch Stitch Color change +1.1 +0.9 6558...
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions 5050 Memory No. registered in the memory (Screen 2000) 5050 Total 14117 st. 9 : TAJIMA_W Combined design name First design In the state of being selected Start position of design 2 [ CRO ] TAJIMA_W Insert 14117st.
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions Move the frame to the start position of design by using It is also possible to input frame frame travel keys coordinates by using numerical keys. To set + 55.3 (±3276.7) -90.7 (±3276.7) Back Space Set the start position of the second design. Set the start position of the second design and after in the same procedure.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Deletion and copying of combined design 6-4. Delete, copy or change (replace) a combined design in the middle of operation of design combining. To delete : 5050 Switching procedure of screen Select the design to delete Icon b (refer to p.91) 5050...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Embroidery by head group This function groups plural heads (2 to 4 heads) and performs embroidery. Thanks to this function, it becomes Calling head group screen (Screen 2010) possible to embroider big sized design or to allocate colors exceeding the 1010 2000 original number of needles (refer to...
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions An example when using “2H”: When performing embroidery of 18 colors by using 9-needle machine Frame spec.: W 18 colors When embroidering one design in an embroidery space of two heads Step 1 will be embroidered by 1H (2H will be suspended) and step 2 will be embroidered by 2H (1H will be suspended).
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Spec. and difference of each head group 7-1. CAUTION When you sew sequins, sequin devices at heads that do not perform sewing also move down. When frame spec. is S, sequin devices at all heads always move down. When frame spec. is W or any of W series (except S), sequin devices at either even-numbered heads or odd-numbered heads, or at all heads move down.
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions When selecting “WJ2H” In case of 2W or 3W, the last some When selecting “ALL”, the machine will perform all head sewing. When selecting heads might not be able to perform “1H” or “2H”, the machine will perform embroidery once at each embroidery embroidery (it differs depending on the space (repeated two times in total).
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Chapter 6 Convenient functions Selected heads It is possible to perform embroidery by selecting only head(s) to work only. It is possible to register up to 20 patterns regarding the selected heads as one pattern (refer to p.101) CAUTION Starting the machine after setting data of design of “Selected heads”...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Embroidery by head group 7-2. When head group is not applied to This function performs embroidery by set head group unit. “Frame Spec.” of the machine, it is not possible to select head offset. Embroidery by head group will become effective only when automatic color change is set to “Yes”...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Selection of working heads (Selected heads) 7-3. Selected heads (refer to p.99) This function selects head(s) to work at every step of design data and makes a Regarding the selected heads as one pattern. pattern, it is possible to register up to 20 patterns.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Select “Selected heads”, When “Selected head” is selected, Icon E setting “H.OF No” is the fixed value of head offset (It is not possible to change). 2010 2010 3: TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Selected heads H.OF H.OF H.OF Frame Step Select a pattern of step 1 (Example:P6)
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Select the head and needle bar No. to change, setting. Select needle bar step (Example: 2H, Needle bar (Example: step 3) No.5) 2010 2010 2010 2010 3: TAJIMA_W 3: TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 14117 st. Change of needle bar color in head group 7100 7-6.
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Deletion of needle bar step in head group 7-7. Even if the step is deleted, it does not affect the original design data. Icon A Design data, icon E The following is an example when 1010 2000 deleting step 3 1010...
Chapter 6 Convenient functions Select a head and needle bar No. to insert To set 2010 2010 2010 2010 3: TAJIMA_W 3: TAJIMA_W 14117 st. 14117 st. Needle bar conversion in head group 7-9. Replace head and needle bar No. set by "Change of needle bar" collectively. It is possible to replace specified Icon A Design data, icon E...
Chapter 7 Parameter setting Set necessary conditions (parameters) to work the machine. Outline ................. p.108 Parameter setting ............p.109 The following functions will not be displayed. For details, consult the distributor. 15.Speed Change Data 16. LowSpeed/L.S.Code R.P.M. 21. ATH 38. Frame Start Timing 41.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting Outline Calling of parameter setting screen (7001) 1010 7001 parameter (several conditions 1010 7001 2000 1. Auto Color Change (AC) TAJIMA_W 14117 st. necessary to activate the 2. Auto Start (AS) machine)(Refer to p.29) 3. Auto start at same color 4.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting Parameter setting Page P1 Page P1 2-1. 1. Auto Color Change (AC) This setting performs automatic color change according to "Needle bar setting". 7001 1. Auto Color Change (AC) Setting to "Yes" will cause "AC" lamp of 2.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 5. Main Shaft Inching This is the number of inching times when the machine is restarted by switch operation after stopping the machine in the middle of embroidery. 7005 1. ---- 0 does not perform inching after start of 2.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 9. Needle Bar Color Adjust displaying colors on the operation panel by accommodating colors of threads to use actually. To display a design by "Color coordination Yes: 7009 1. ---- It is also possible to adjust from screen information"...
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 13. Overlap Frame Back The machine will perform all head sewing from the previous point of frame back start point by the number of set stitches at start after frame back. 7013 11. ---- Yes 3st. 12.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 17. R.P.M. Limit by Needle Position Set the maximum rpm by needle bar unit. It is also possible to set sequin device rpm individually. 7017 11. ---- Needle bar No. 12. ---- 800 800 Sequins 13. ---- 14.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting Page P3 2-3. Page P3 21. ATH This setting performs automatic thread trimming at color change, frame stepping, end of embroidery etc. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the setting. For details, please consult the distributor. 7021 21.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting 27. Tie Stitch Set a length of tie stitch (all needle bars collectively, or needle bar unit). 7027 Selection of needle bar Movement 21. ---- 22. ---- Selection of movement A: Not to perform tie stitching 24.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting Page P4 2-4. Page P4 31. Language Switch display language of the screen. Twice 7031 31. Language English 32. ---- 33. ---- 34. ---- 35. ---- 36. ---- 37. ---- 38. ---- 39. ---- 40. ---- 32.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 35. Preset Halt by Designs When the number of embroidered design reaches the setting value, the machine will stop automatically. 7035 31. ---- Code No. "1D2" will be displayed at 32. ---- stop of the machine. 33.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 39. Boring Step Change stitch data when boring device is equipped. 7039 31. ---- Do not perform scale up/down, rotation Step 1 32. ---- and reversion of design at step 1. 33. ---- Step 1 Not to process data 34.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 42. Backlash (Y) It corrects mechanical error generated when Y-axis drive reverses with setting value. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the 0 does not perform correction. setting. For details, please consult the distributor. 7042 When correction is performed, setting 41.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 45. Satin Stitch (Expansion) This setting sets up adding amount to stitch that was judged as satin stitch in Satin Stitch (Density). 1/2 of the set value (b) will be added to both sides of stitch length (c) respectively. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the setting.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 49. Return the frame after manual frame travel When the machine is started/stopped by bar switch after moving the frame manually in the middle of embroidery, this setting returns the frame automatically to the position before manual frame travel. 7047 41.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 2-6. P6 page (option) Page P6 51. Lubrication Select whether automatic lubrication system is equipped/or not. Twice 7051 51. Lubrication 52. ---- 53. ---- 54. ---- Without valve: Lubricate only to heads For details, please refer to the separate 55.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 55. Sequin (L) No.1 Select whether you use sequin device (left side) or not. 7054 When you select SQ4, one piece of detailed 51. ---- 52. ---- key will be displayed. When you select SQ3 53. ---- or ESQ-C, two pieces (No.1, No.2) of 54.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 57. Auto lifting - Sequin device Select whether sequin device moves up or not at working of ATH by frame When selecting "Yes", press the stepping. detailed key so that you select in which Select whether sequin device moves up automatically or not when thread case sequin device moves up breaks or sequin material breaks.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting P7 page (option, others) 2-7. Page P7 61. Network Select whether network is connected or not. Twice This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the setting. For details, please consult the distributor. 7061 61. Network 63.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting 66. Boring Select whether boring device is equipped/or not and attaching position. 7067 61. ---- It is not possible to select the needle Yes 1 bar equipped with "Sequin device " or 63. ---- "Cording device". 65.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting Page P8 2-8. [71. Machine Adjustment] Page P8 Perform setting for each part of the machine and adjustment. 7071 71. Machine Adjustment 72. ---- Twice Twice 80. ---- 1. Date and Time Adjust the current date and time. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the setting.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 3. Error Stack It displays code numbers occurred up to now, and month/date/time of occurrence. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the It is possible to display up to 49 code setting. For details, please consult the distributor. numbers at the maximum and 001 is the latest code No.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 7. Time for Detect P.F. This setting makes the machine stop even at momentary power failure. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the When setting to "Short": the machine setting. For details, please consult the distributor. will stop at momentary power failure.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 12. Sequin chip feed It is possible to feed sequin chips by tension base switch. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the setting. For details, please consult the distributor. It is not possible to perform operation when you do not select needle bar equipped with sequin device.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting 19. Software Install Install the PANEL software and/or CPU software. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the Software installation(Refer to p.150) setting. For details, please consult the distributor. 7219 To change to Installing screen 11.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 24. FS mode Set to embroider or not by using FS mode. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the For details, refer to the separate setting. For details, please consult the distributor. volume "FS mode". 7224 21.
Chapter 7 Parameter setting [72. Machine Condition] CAUTION The following settings are set by the manufacturer at shipment of the machine. Except some setting, customer should not change settings of the machine. This sets spec. of the machine. The following items are omitted. 7072 71.
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Chapter 7 Parameter setting 13. Y Stitch Length Adjustment Perform fine adjustment of each stitch length by the setting frame weight level.. This function sometimes may not be displayed depending on the To return a value to the initial setting setting.
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Chapter 8 Options About optional devices available for use on the machine AFC ................p.136 Sequin device .............. p.144 Automatic lubrication system ........p.148 Boring device ............... p.148 Cording device............. p.148 Bobbin changer ............p.148 TP02...
Chapter 8 Options When AFC is equipped 1-1. When AFC is equipped, check if parameter “58. AFC” is set to “Yes” and the setting value of “11. Frame Weight Level” is “For AFC Frame” (=> p.124, p.133 ). Screen of AFC design combine 1-2.
Chapter 8 Options AFC D. Combine 1-3. Select the position to be combined next. 5060 Total Screen 5060 6545 st. 9 : ROSE To combine the same design, press “Insert” to copy the same design to be 5 [ CO ] inserted.
Chapter 8 Options Decide the frame feed amount. 5060 Total 8523 st. 9 : ROSE Screen 5060 Repeat operations from (4) to (6) to decide a frame feed amount of other 65.0 (0.0 - 3200.0) 5 [ CO ] design, too. ROSE 6545st.
Chapter 8 Options Deletion 5060 Screen 5060 Total 3255 st. 9 : ROSE 3 [ O ] HISHIGATA 1977st. 1277st. Insert Jump Jump 0.0 mm 0.0 mm Insertion of AFC combined design 1-5. The followings are operations when inserting design to combine in the middle of operation of AFC design combine.
Chapter 8 Options Select the design and decide. 5061 Screen 5061 3 [ O ] 5 [ CO ] 2 [ CRO ] HISHIGATA ASAHI ROSE TAJIMA_W 1977st. 1277st. 3366st. 6546st. 14117st. 6 [ RO ] 7 [ R ] BULLDOG LEAVES UNICORN...
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Chapter 8 Options AFC valve 1234 6030 6030 screen TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Xa +0.0 Ya +0.0 Valves will open in the order from 1 to 4 to enable frame travel. 4321 Valves will close in the order from 4 to 1 to enable embroidery.
Chapter 8 Options A usage example of AFC 1-8. The machine equipped with AFC can perform embroidery repeatedly by moving the AFC frame to the origin when embroidery is finished. AFC frame feed code AFC frame feed Large design AFC combined design Embroidery space An example of embroidery of large design Section that...
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Chapter 8 Options An embroidery example of AFC combined design Set a frame feed amount of design in AFC design combine, and select either Frame feed amount jump or stitch data for the frame feed Jump amount. Start position and end position of design will be set to the same X value and the frame will not move to X Color change...
Chapter 8 Options Sequin device When lowering devices all at once 2-1. Calling manual operation screen (Screen 6030) 1010 6030 1010 6030 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Xa +0.0 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Ya +0.0 [1100] CAUTION When performing this operation, do not access needle bar case or machine table with your hands or face.
Chapter 8 Options When moving up/down independently 2-2. * Corresponding only to sequin device III Turning over the switch in the middle of moving up/ The machine does not accept operation Manual up/down switch down will cause the device to of manual up/down switch during stop.
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Chapter 8 Options 2010 2010 This function targets sequin needle 3: TAJIMA_W (1st needle or last needle). 14117 st. In the state of the first and second colors reversed : Not to perform : To perform Sequin reverse key The following reversed display of 3 and 4 will switch.
Chapter 8 Options To replace the 1st color with the 2nd color or vice versa 2-5. * Corresponding only to sequin device III Invert (reverse) the first color and second color of device against the setting contents of “2-4. Needle bar step unit”. * After the replacement, design data will be overwritten.
Chapter 8 Options Automatic lubrication system Manual Lubrication 3-1. Activate automatic lubrication system manually. Calling manual operation screen (Screen 6030) 6030 1010 1010 6030 Xa +0.0 TAJIMA_W 14117 st. TAJIMA_W 14117 st. Ya +0.0 [1100] Icon T 6030 6030 Xa +0.0 OK to execute manual lubrication? TAJIMA_W 14117 st.
Chapter 9 Software installation To install software, please consult the distributor. How to install software..........p.150 Absolute origin search ..........p.151 QS03...
Chapter 9 Software installation How to install software The latest software at shipment is installed to the machine. When upgrading of Regarding the latest version at present software is necessary, however, install the software according to the following and how to obtain it, please ask the procedure.
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Chapter 10 Outline of functions This chapter explains outline of main functions. Offset ................p.154 Auto jump ..............p.159 Marking ................ p.160 Trace................p.161 WJ frame (An example when using 2H group) .... p.161 QS03...
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Offset Manual offset 1-1. This function makes the embroidery frame return to the original position when the machine was stopped at an optional position in the middle of embroidery and the embroidery frame was moved to an optional position by manual frame travel. Stop the machine at the optional point (A) and perform manual thread trimming.
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Automatic offset 1-2. This function makes the embroidery frame move to an offset position automatically at end of design. The description below is an example when parameters “ATH” are set to “Yes”. When the machine is started, the embroidery frame will move to the start position of design (A) through the middle position (C) and the machine will start embroidery.
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Automatic free-setting offset 1-3. This function makes the machine stop at an optional point in the middle of embroidery and makes the embroidery frame move to Design data should have an auto-free set offset code and an offset position.
Chapter 10 Outline of functions The machine will stop at the end position of design (B), and the frame will move to the offset position (E) through the middle position (C). B: End position of design C: Middle position E: Offset position When there is no middle position (C), the frame will directly move to the offset position (E).
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Head offset 1-5. Head offset When head to embroider changes from the second head to Travel amount of head offset is the head interval of the the first head, the frame will move to the next head machine.
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Auto jump This function divides a long stitch into jump data. The description below is an explanation when the machine per- forms auto jump by using a stitch data of 12 mm. Example: The example shows R.P.M. in low speed. Frame travel by stitch data of 12 mm : Frame travel Setting: In case a stitch data is splited to 4 mm of jump data...
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Marking This function performs basting of mark or contour for positioning. Marking includes point and contour, and it is possible to set whether design data is included or not When setting marking points at 2 to 10 spots, it will be automatically converted to stitch data.
Chapter 10 Outline of functions Trace This function makes the frame move along a peripheral of design. Offset position As shown in the left illustration, the frame will move along a peripheral of design. Middle position When a position of offset exists, the frame will move to offset position =>...
Chapter 11 Related to electrical component About cards and switches Layout of electrical components ........p.164 Controller ..............p.165 Power supply unit ............p.167 Operation panel ............p.167 Head card ..............p.168 Tension base card ............p.169 QS03...
Chapter 11 Related to electrical component Controller Three kinds of card and fuses are equipped in the controller. CAUTION Improper changing switch position could cause malfunctioning or trouble of the machine. Do not change the position. Fuse iDU amp. CPU I/F card CPU I/F card CPU card CPU card...
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Chapter 11 Related to electrical component Rotating direction of X-axis shaft (Change according to model) ON: Clockwise OFF: Counterclockwise Rotating direction of Y-axis shaft (Change according to model) ON: Clockwise OFF: Counterclockwise Correction of stitch length in X direction based on Y-axis position ON: To perform X CW / CCW...
Chapter 11 Related to electrical component Power supply unit Joint card Noise filter Glass tube fuse (10A: each circuit) Glass tube fuse (15A: DC 24 V system) Fuse (2A: power outlet) Fuse (5A: lubrication motor) Fuse (5A: fan motor, bobbin changer) Surge protector Operation panel 12.1 inch LCD panel...
Chapter 11 Related to electrical component Tension base card There are two kinds of tension base card. One is TCM card attached to an odd-numbered head. Another is TCS card attached to an even-numbered head. [TCM card] (Back side) [TCS card] (Back side) 0: 1-2H 8: 17-18H 1: 3-4H...
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Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance This chapter describes about troubleshooting and maintenance. Troubleshooting ............p.172 Maintenance ..............p.177 Adjustment of One-touch middle thread guide .... p.183 RR07...
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Troubleshooting When the machine stopped 1-1. When the machine stops, a code No. will be displayed on the screen. There are following two types of stop factor. “Usual stop” “Stop by occurrence of error” There are two types of display of code No. One is displayed at left top of the screen (Fig. 1) and another is displayed at the center of screen as a message (Fig.
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Adjusting time for thread trimming position was exceeded. position. Replace the thread trimming motor and/or encoder. Tajima code complement data error (The same + and - numbers exist in one stitch data). Correct design data. Data exists in an end code.
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Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Stop Factor Corrective Action Code No. Check the encoder or encoder signal lines. Encoder A signal does not change for 5 seconds. Check the main shaft driver for excitation. Abnormality of motor, motor belt Check the motor or motor belt. Encoder Z signal status does not change.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Code No. Stop Factor Corrective Action Check wire connection. When there is no problem, DC 5 V power supply has abnormality. replace DC 5 V power supply. There is an error in checksum of data. Replace CPU card.
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Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Needle breakage Cause Corrective Action Adjust tension. Upper thread (120 to 140 g), under Bad thread tension thread (20 to 30 g) Density of design data is very high. Correct data. Delete unnecessary underlay stitching. The material is too thick or hard.
If the machine needs “repairs”,the repairs must be done only by the service personnel assigned and trained by Tajima or qualified technician (consult your distributor.) When starting operation again, attach all the detached covers as they originally were.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Cleaning 2-1. WARNING When you clean the machine, turn OFF the power switch. The machine could catch you up resulting in severe injury. CAUTION When filters of the controller and the main shaft motor are clogged, inside temperature will become higher and could cause malfunctioning (Refer to the next page).
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Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Hereafter, the paragraph numbers in the chart below accord with the leader numbers in the right illustration. Cleaning area Cycle Every day Rotary hook, ATH section Tension disk Thread presser Upper thread lock Presser foot Once/week Linear way Side face of the jump motor...
When you lubricate the machine, turn OFF the power switch. The machine could catch you up resulting in severe injury. CAUTION When performing lubrication, use only Tajima’s genuine TF oil or equivalent (Viscosity grade = VG20). Inside of the arm...
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Greasing. 2-3. WARNING When you grease the machine, turn OFF the power switch. The machine could catch you up resulting in severe injury. CAUTION Use the recommended goods (mineral oil-based lithium grease) or equivalent. Greasing spot Recommended grease Cycle Take-up lever shaft...
If the machine needs repairs, the repairs must be done only by the service personnel assigned and trained by Tajima or qualified technician. (consult your distributor.) Do not change the specification nor modify the parts of the machine without due consultation with Tajima. Such modification may risk the operational safety.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance Adjustment of One-touch middle thread guide When you want to tighten or loosen the thread tension, adjust the stroke amount of the thread take-up spring in One-touch middle thread guide. Thread take-up spring [How to adjust] The following is an example when the stroke amount of the thread take-up spring at 4th needle is adjusted.
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Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and maintenance When you want to loosen the thread tension, loosen the screw 2 and turn up the spring shaft. Tighten the screw 2 while pressing the spring shaft to the right direction (indicated by an arrow). Screw 2 Spring shaft When you want to tighten the thread tension, loosen the screw 2 and turn the spring shaft to below.
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Chapter 13 Appendix at the back of the manual This chapter describes about electrical spec., wiring diagram, explanation for terminology etc. Electrical spec............. p.186 Ambient noise level ............. p.186 Machine weight............p.186 Electrical system diagram..........p.187 Terminology ..............p.190 QS05...
Chapter 13 Appendix at the back of the manual Appendix at the back of the manual Electrical spec. Specification 1-1. Allowable voltage range Within 10% of the rated voltage Frequency 50/60 Hz Apparent power 2.7 kVA (Maximum) Active power 1.8 kw (maximum) Fluorescent lamp 624VA/286W 10M ohms or more...
Chapter 13 Appendix at the back of the manual Electrical system diagram No fuse 1: Add according to the number of heads breaker • 8-head M/C one piece 12-head M/C 2 pieces 16-head M/C 3 pieces Power 20-head M/C 4 pieces supply 24-head M/C 5 pieces 2: Add according to the number of heads...
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Chapter 13 Appendix at the back of the manual Appendix at the back of the manual LCD operation panel Speaker CN12 CPU card Compact flash memory USB memory Optional device [Option 1 (OP1)] [Option 3 (OP3)] Head A card CNA5 CNA7 Joint card CN19...
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Chapter 13 Appendix at the back of the manual Sequin device type III QS03...
Y-axis driver, main shaft driver etc. are included. Abbreviation of Automatic Thread Trimming and Holding Device. Stitch data of TAJIMA ternary format. Data mode is T. Auto Jump To make a stitch divided into stitches of the setting value or <E>...
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<R> Return Stitch Stitch data of TAJIMA binary format. Data mode is T2. Fastening stitch to be executed at start of sewing (stitch to It can correspond much more function codes compared prevent misstitching).
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Chapter 13 Appendix at the back of the manual Appendix at the back of the manual <W> Weak brake (Main shaft motor brake) To fix the main shaft by brake of the main shaft motor so that the main shaft does not rotate when it is stopped. <X>...
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Index ..p.145 Color change of sequin device ....p.109 ..... p.117 A.S. after Auto Data Set Halt 1st before End Code .......p.35 p.46 Condition data ...... p.20 ....p.112 Absolute coordinates Halt before F.B./Inching ....... p.89 Copy of design ....
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Index ..........p.75 ..........p.71 ......p.85 Marking Repeat To insert a stitch ....p.75 ......p.21 Marking contour design Repeat (to reverse designs To suspend head ........p.73 alternately) .....p.75 ..... p.59 Marking design name To use USB memory .........p.114 Return Stitch ......p.75 Marking point design To write design data to USB ........
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