LED light strip................. 43 12.3 Navigating the Commander Pro control panel ....... 44 12.3.1 Symbols and tiles ..............46 12.4 Locking the screen..............49 12.5 Calling up threading mode ............. 50 12.5.1 Threading diagram ..............51 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Software update for the control panel ......... 124 12.19 Software update for the control ........... 126 12.19.1 Checking the version ............127 12.19.2 Switching off the control ............127 12.19.3 Performing a software update..........128 Maintenance ............... 129 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Messages of the software ............ 141 16.3 Errors in sewing process ............. 145 Technical data ..............147 17.1 Data and characteristic values ..........148 17.2 Requirements for fault-free operation ........148 17.3 Recommended threads............149 Appendix................151 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Table of Contents Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Various information in these instructions are represented or highlighted by the following characters in order to facilitate easy and quick understanding: Proper setting Specifies proper setting. Disturbances Specifies the disturbances that can occur from an incorrect setting. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Safety ( p. 9). If no other clear location information is used in a figure, indications of right Location information or left are always from the user's point of view. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Leave machines, equipment and packaging material in the condition in which they were found when the damage was discovered. This will ensure any claims against the transport company. Report all other complaints to Dürkopp Adler immediately after receiving the product. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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About these instructions Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
• Setting up the machine/putting the machine into operation • Performing maintenance work and repairs • Performing work on electrical equipment Only authorized persons may work on the machine and must first have understood these instructions. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
If ignored, environmental damage can result NOTICE (without hazard symbol) If ignored, property damage can result The following symbols indicate the type of danger to personnel: Symbols Icon Type of danger General Electric shock Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in moderate or minor injury if the warning is ignored. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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NOTICE Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in property damage if ignored. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Fig. 1: Adjusting the needle bar height (1) ① ② (1) - Screws (2) - Cover To adjust the needle bar height at top dead center: 1. Loosen the screws (1). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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6. Move the needle bar until the distance between needle tip (4) and throat plate (5) is 9.7 mm - 9.9 mm. 7. Tighten the screw (3). 8. Assemble the cover (2). 9. Tighten the screws (1). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
2.3 mm- 2.5 mm at the left turning point of the hook. To adjust the distance between left hook and needle: 1. Disassemble the throat plate. 2. Disassemble the front feed dog. 3. Disassemble the front and rear needle guard. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(6) and the hook tip (7) is 2.3 mm- 2.5 mm. Proper setting The distance between the hook tip (7) and the center of the needle (6) is 0 mm - 0.05 mm. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Proper setting When the right hook (4) is at the top turning point, the distance between the hook tip (11) and the center of the needle is 4.3 mm - 4.5 mm. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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(7) - Lever (12) - Screw (8) - Screw 3. Turn the handwheel in the direction of rotation until the hook (4) is at the top dead center. 4. Loosen the screw (12). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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The right hook varies with the needle strength of the needle. For needles with Nm 60 - 80, use the hook of category 28. For needles with Nm 80 - 100, use the hook of category 22. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
3. Shift the needle guard (3) so that it abuts on the needle (4). Make sure that the distance between the hook tip (1) and the center of the needle is 0 - 0.05 mm. 4. Tighten the screw (2). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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3. Shift the needle guard (3) so that it abuts on the needle (4). Make sure that the distance between the hook tip (1) and the center of the needle is 0 - 0.05 mm. 4. Tighten the screws (3). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
2. Loosen the screw (3). 3. Move the needle guard (2) until the distance between needle guard (2) and needle (1) is 0.03 - 0.05 mm. 4. Tighten the screw (3). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
5.1 Adjusting the position of the feed dogs Fig. 12: Adjusting the position of the feed dogs ① ② (1) - Screw (2) - Screw Proper setting The feed dogs are horizontal when at their highest position. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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: Feed dogs are horizontal • Screw in position : Feed dogs are tilted to the rear • Screw in position : Feed dogs are tilted to the front 3. Tighten the screw (1). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
2. Loosen screws (2), (4) and (5). 3. Adjust the height of auxiliary feed dog (1), main feed dog (3), and differential feed dog (6). 4. Tighten screws (2), (4) and (5). 5. Assemble the throat plate. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
⑧ ⑦ ⑥ ④ ⑤ 4.00 mm (1) - Ring (5) - Screw (2) - Screw (6) - Nut (3) - Piston rod (7) - Lever (4) - Lever (8) - Sewing foot Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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If the lever (4) does not abut on the screw (5) with the piston rod (3) extended: 1. Loosen the nut (9). 2. Shift the cylinder (10) accordingly. 3. Tighten the nut (9). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Make sure that the presser foot sole is positioned in parallel above the throat plate. 4. Turn the screw (1) such that the presser foot sole is up by 0.1 - 0.2 mm at the front. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
7.1 Changing and adjusting the top blade Fig. 17: Changing and adjusting the top blade ① ② ④ ③ (1) - Knife holder (3) - Top blade (2) - Screw (4) - Screw Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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The front cutting edge should be 0.5 - 1.0 mm below the upper edge of the throat plate. 14. If necessary, slightly loosen the screw (2) and readjust the height of the top blade (3). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
8. Insert the new knife into the guide (3) such that the cutting edge is flush with the upper edge of the throat plate. 9. Tighten the screw (4). 10. Turn the handwheel until the top blade is at its highest position. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Top blade and bottom blade 11. Loosen the screw (1). 12. Let the knife holder (2) spring against the top blade. 13. Tighten the screw (1). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
4. Tighten the screw (2). Make sure the thread puller (3) is vertical. 5. Loosen screws (5) and (7). 6. Push the thread guide (6) and the thread puller (10) into the position shown above. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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13. Tighten the screw (11). Information If the seam requires more or less thread, move thread guide (6) and thread puller (10) in the direction (4) of the + or - symbols. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
3. Tighten the screws (9). 4. Loosen the screw (8). 5. Move the holder (6) with the light barrier (1) in the area of the slotted hole (7). 6. Tighten the screw (8). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
3. Continue to turn the potentiometer (1) until the LED (3) is lit orange reliably and permanently. The process is now complete. Information/Information/Informace If the LED is not lit, you should clean, readjust or replace the light barrier. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Height of the contour guide To adjust the height of the contour guide: 1. Pull the adjusting wheel for adjusting the height of the contour guide (6) in the direction of the arrow. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(1) - Edge guide in the contour guide (4) - Help roller rod (2) - Help roller (5) - Screw (3) - Tilt direction (6) - Adjusting wheel for the help roller pressure Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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To adjust the inclination of the help roller: 1. Loosen the screw (5). 2. Slightly turn the help roller rod (4) to position it in the tilt direction (3). • Tighten the screw (5) Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
When the needle is in the position “7 mm after the bottom dead center”, the drive belt is placed such that the feather key in the motor shaft points to the marking in the motor housing. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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3. Turn the motor shaft such that the feather key (2) in the motor shaft points to the marking (3) in the motor housing. 4. Position the toothed belt (1). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Adjusting the reference of the Direct-Drive sewing motor Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(1) - LED light strip The color of the LED light strip (1) indicates to the user to which mode the machine is currently set. There are 4 colors, all assigned to a specific area. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
This is what the start screen looks like. The start screen also functions as the main screen and the main level on which the machine is ready to sew. The screen is divided into 4 areas. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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The quick access panel (4) holds the tiles (10) that are used to change the program parameters. They can be customized and grouped across 3 pages (11) and 27 placeholders ( p. 113). The blue dot indicates the active page (11). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Press on the area for which you need help - this brings up a window containing a Help text. Press X; the window closes. The help function highlighted in gray becomes inactive automatically. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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A press of this button always takes the user back to the start screen ( p. 44). Back A press of this button always takes the user back to the previous screen page Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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All relevant machine functions are set to safety stop to allow for thread- ing. At the same time, a threading diagram is displayed to provide assistance during threading ( p. 51). grayed-out The function is inactive e.g. blue The function is active e.g. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The screen lock is canceled. The screen is active and can be used immediately using the touch display. All machine functions are available. The machine is ready for sewing. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The stitch type (3) set to active is displayed in the window. You can toggle back and forth between the stitch types. 3. Press Close. The view returns to the main screen. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Depending on the sewing equipment, the machine can be threaded as a 2- or a 3-thread variant. 2-thread variant: Stitch type 503, 2-thread overlock chainstitch Fig. 32: Stitch type 503 3-thread variant: Stitch type 504/505, 3-thread overlock chainstitch Fig. 33: Stitch type 504/505 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Programming Commander Pro 4-thread variant: Stitch type MX-503, 4-thread overlock chainstitch Fig. 34: Stitch type MX-503 3-thread variant: Stitch type MX-504, 3-thread overlock chainstitch Fig. 35: Stitch type MX-504 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Invalid numerical values (4) are highlighted in red and are not within the specified value range (3). The software responds to invalid numerical values (4) by automatically inputting the value range limit. Each specified value range (3) is given in brackets below the buttons Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The integrated on-screen keyboard is displayed and the text to be changed is marked by a purple frame. 4. Modify the text manually. 5. Press Close. The text is saved and the display returns to the user interface Program Parameters/Sequence Programming. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The Default Technician has more far-reaching authorizations than the Default User. Displayed in the settings is the user interface Default Technician (2). After a restart of the machine, the user interface is changed back to the Default User (1). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The navigation menu opens. Fig. 39: User Configuration (1) ① (1) - Settings 2. Press Settings (1). This opens the Settings interface. Fig. 40: User Configuration (2) ② (2) - User Configuration Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
When making changes to text, e.g. when changing program/sequence names ( p. 54), the user can switch to a different language using the integrated keyboard. To switch the language on the integrated keyboard: Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
You are in the User Configuration ( p. 56) 1. Go to the Audio Volume (1) display and enter the desired value using the buttons (2). The volume of the control panel is adjusted. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(4) - Next page (3) - Symbols 3. Press the option Information (2) on the left. You are on the Information screen. Displayed on the right side is a variety of symbols (3). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Machine life time counter: This counter cannot be reset. 1.5.6 Control Control unit type and its serial number 1.5.7 Control panel Info Show the information of the panel. 1.5.8 Machine Show the information of the machine. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
1.1.1.2.1 Pegasus EX5204-22/233 1.1.1.2.2 Pegasus MX5204 1.1.1.3 Stitch type 2-thread overlock chainstitch, stitch type 503 3-thread overlock chainstitch, stitch type 504 4-thread overlock chainstitch, stitch type MX-503 3-thread overlock chainstitch, stitch type MX-504 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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The sword can be swung in / out to turn the sewing piece slightly. This is recommended e.g. when sewing side seams with sewing start from the trousers hem. Value range: ON/OFF 1.1.10 Differential 1.1.10.2 feed Differential feed Value range: Value range: ON/OFF ON/OFF Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Blowing out fly / seat seam should be activated when sewing the inseam from the hem. Blowing out prevents folding over and unintentional sewing of material in the fly and seat seam. Value range: ON/OFF Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Value range: ON/OFF 1.2.1.8 Foot pedal position Select to view foot pedal position. Test foot pedal - Foot pedal position is displayed Manual sewing Function test of the foot pedal for manual sewing. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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1.2.3.1 Or: Cancel Global Parameters initialize Kindly confirm initialization! All the sequences will be reset to factory default and cannot be recalled. Created sequences will be overwritten. 1.2.3.2 Or: Cancel Init sequences Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Confirm: Remove User Tutorials. All User Tutorials will be removed. Or: Cancel 1.2.3.6 Remove User Tutorials Confirm: Remove vendor tutorial. All vendor tutorials sets by default will be deleted. Or: Cancel 1.2.3.7 Remove vendor tutorials Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Value range: ON/OFF 1.3.2 1.3.2.1 Thread tension Thread tension lift lift at seam begin The thread tension lift is used to sup- port the safe chain cutting when serg- ing 3-thread seams. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Value range: 500-8000 rpm 1.3.3 1.3.3.1 Thread chain Sewing speed during thread chain cut. Setting the parame- Reduced sewing speed during ters for optimum thread chain separation to thread chain cut reduce wear parts. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Waiting time until the swing out device swings back - after sewing stop. This time is helpful when reloading sewing pieces for which the swing out device is to stop at the sewing head. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Seam length until thread monitor info active Seam length until remaining thread monitor info is activated to avoid faulty detection at the beginning of the seam, which can be caused by thread loops. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Value range: 100-8000 rpm main seams and for manual sewing via pedal 1.3.8.2 Max. speed via pedal Setting the maximum allowed sewing speed for manual sewing via pedal. Value range: 100-8000 rpm Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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If pieces of material are overlocked without the seam chain running out, the "needle position at seam end UP" is necessary. For this, it is necessary to define the parameter under 1.3.6 Needle position at bottom dead center (see 1.3.6 Value range: UP/DOWN Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(see above Setting 2: Export programs) 1.7.1.2 Sequences This function allows to export sequences and their connected programs for import on another machine. (see above Setting 2: Export programs) 1.7.1.3 Global Parameters Allows to export Global Parameters. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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3.The import of the following files will overwrite existing programs where necessary Transfer complete Or press: Cancel (see above Setting 2: Import programs) 1.7.2.2 Sequences This function allows to import sequences and their connected programs. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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(see above Setting 2: Import programs) 1.7.2.5 Customer Multimedia This file imports media files. (see above Setting 2: Import programs) 1.7.2.6 Vendor Multimedia This function imports official media files provided by the vendor. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
To access the tutorials: 1. Press the symbol to bring up the navigation pane This opens the navigation interface. Fig. 47: Tutorial (1) ① (1) - Tutorial Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Press the arrow at the top left to return to the Tutorials. 6. View the PDF file by swiping up and down. Press x at the top right to return to the Tutorials (2). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Login with username and password To log in with username and password: 1. Enter username and password. 2. Press on the symbol If the login information is correct, the user will be logged in. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
12.12.1 Buttons in the operating modes Managing the operating modes is quick and easy thanks to the buttons listed below Icon Description Switch ON Switch OFF Templates Select for overwriting programs. Copy from... Search for... Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Programming Commander Pro Icon Description Reset to standard/default factory setting Switch from the Sequence selection to Sequence Programming. Switch from Sequence Programming to Quick Access. Delete Back to previous page. Close Active Inactive Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Example: Count for every 2 programs = the value is counted up as soon as 2 programs have been sewn. Reset counter (5) Count mode Up: The counter value is reset to 0. Count mode Down: The counter value is reset to 1. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(4) - Program name (10) - Parameter: Off (5) - Sewing graphics (11) - Go to submenu (6) - Parameter symbol (12) - Scroll one page forward for the submenu (13) - Program number and description Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(6) - List You can toggle between the tabs Sequence (2) and All Programs (3). The user can always tell which tab is active by the blue font placed against the dark background. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
• Templates 1 to 9 are designed for the serging of hind trousers. • Template 10 to 18 are for the front trousers without kneelining. • Template 19 to 27 are for front trousers with kneelining. • Template 28 is for serging pieces of fabric. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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5. Press Cancel or Change Template. Cancel: The display returns to the previous user interface. Change Template: The user is prompted to confirm to proceed. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Sewing start hem, with strong hip curve Inside leg length Sewing start crotch tip Inside leg length Sewing start hem Seat seam Sewing start waist Seat seam Sewing start crotch tip Waist seam Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Sewing start hem, with strong hip curve Inside leg length Sewing start crotch tip Inside leg length Sewing start hem Front seat seam Sewing start waist Front seat seam Sewing start crotch tip Waist seam Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Sewing start hem, with strong hip curve Inside leg length Sewing start crotch tip Inside leg length Sewing start hem Front seat seam Sewing start waist Front seat seam Sewing start crotch tip Waist seam Fabric Samples Fabric Samples Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Used in one/multiple sequences User in the current sequence Modified, but not used in any sequence. Not modified and not used. Fig. 56: Copying program parameters (1) ① ② (1) - Program (2) - Active tab Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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6. Press Cancel /Copy Parameters. Cancel: the user returns to the user interface Program parameters. Copy Parameters: a warning notice appears reading Copied- Successfully Copied. 7. Confirm with OK. The parameters have been copied. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Press Close. The adjusted settings are stored, and the display returns to the previous interface. Exit the parameter search with a press of The user interface Program parameters opens. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The parameter list shows the parameters matching the correspond- ing program, and you can change the settings to your individual requirements. 2. Press Close. The adjusted settings are stored, and the display returns to the previous interface. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Value range: 100-8000 rpm Seam length with puller down after strong hip curve is activated Setting of the seam length with puller down with “strong hip curve” activated Value range: 0-30 cm Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Other setting options ( p. 100) 7.2.6 Start Mode Value range: ON/OFF Other setting options ( p. 100) 7.2.7 Overrun time at seam end Overrun time at seam end for the thread chain cut Value range: 0.00-3.00 Sec. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Value range: ON/OFF Seam Length With help roller down Seam length in cm with lowered help roller. After the seam length has expired, the help roller lifts again. Value range: 1-250 cm Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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ON means that the swing out device is placed next to the sewing head before the sewing start. OFF means that the swing out device is positioned to the left of the stacker before the sewing start. Value range: ON/OFF Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Setting of up to 4 sewing stops within one seam. This can be used, for example, for attaching labels to the seam. For this purpose, the machine stops at the desired seam point and the label or similar can be added manually. The automatic sewing process can then be restarted ( p. 104). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Value range: 0.10-3.00 Sec. Seam length until 7.18 waste suction starts Seam length in cm until waste suction starts Waste suction Remove cutting waste by suction Value range: 0-200 cm Value range: ON/OFF Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Fully automatic sewing start via light barrier recognition Value range: ON/OFF 7.2.6.2 Start mode 2: Manual sewing start by foot pedal Manual sewing start/Manual sewing via pedal, then activate the automatic sewing start after xxxx cm. Value range: ON/OFF Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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For this purpose, the machine stops at the desired seam point and the label or similar can be added manually. The automatic sewing process can then be restarted ( p. 104). Differential bottom feed ( p. 102) Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
To enter the seam length: 1. Set Differential bottom feed to ON (5). Only if the Differential bottom feed is switched on can the settings on the user interface Differential bottom feed be adjusted. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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The numerical value is stored, and the display returns to the previous interface. 10. Repeat the steps 1-9 for each seam section 1-5 (1). 11. Press on the symbol This opens the program parameters page. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
• The sewing foot position (8) can be set to UP/DOWN at the seam end. • The needle position (9) can be set to UP/DOWN at the seam end. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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14. Set the sewing need position at seam end (9) to UP(blue)/DOWN(gray). 15. Repeat steps 1-14 for each desired seam section 1-3 (1). 16. Press on the symbol This opens the program parameters page. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(5) - Program name (2) - Sequential number (6) - Sewing graphics (3) - Sequence name (7) - Button: switch to Program parameters (4) - Program number (8) - Sequence name with program sequence Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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• Via the navigation menu. 1. Press the symbol to bring up the navigation pane This opens the navigation interface. Fig. 63: Sequence programming user interface (3) ⑪ (11) - Sequence Programming Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
It is possible to add multiple programs at one time. The grid view contains a color indication for the programs. This color indication can help with the selection of the programs (see table Color indicators in grid view). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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2. Press on the symbol A user interface opens showing the program overview with all 200 programs in grid view (3). In grid view (3), only the program number (4) is visible. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
If a user attempts to add more than 14 programs to a sequence, a warning notice will be displayed. This notice will prompt the user to remove existing programs in order to add new ones! Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
4. Select the program you wish to add ( p. 108). 5. Press OK. The program is adopted, and the display switches back. 12.15.5 Program position The order of the programs in a sequence can be moved quickly up/down. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
3. Exit sequence search with a press of the symbol The user interface Sequence Programming appears ( p. 106). 12.15.7 Copying sequences This option lets the user copy the content of a sequence to one or multiple sequences. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
This option lets the user configure the quick access icons found on the main screen. Important Before they can be used, the parameters for quick access must be switched ON in the machine configuration! It is not necessary to populate every grid. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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(1) on the user interface Quick Access Icons. If dragged and dropped in the bottom bar (2), the red shaded tile (1) will be set to invisible for the user. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Use this option to transfer data between the machine (or, more precisely, the control panel) and a USB key. The 1.7 Manual Data Transfer allows you to select different options. • Exporting data • Importing data Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
2. Press the symbol to bring up the navigation pane This opens the navigation interface. Fig. 72: Exporting data (1) ① (1) - Settings 3. Press Settings (1). This opens the Settings interface. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Fig. 74: Exporting data (3) ④ ⑤ (4) - Export list (5) - Application data 6. Select and press an application file (5). The window Choose export destination (6) opens. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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The interface of the selected application file (5) that lets you choose: • Program (10) • Sequence (15) • Global Parameters • Machine Configuration • Log files • Customer Multimedia • Vendor Multimedia opens. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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13. Press Export (17). A new window (18) opens. Fig. 77: Exporting data (6) ⑱ ⑲ (18) - Window (19) - Icon 14. When the symbol (19) appears, the transfer has been completed successfully Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Manual Data Transfer (2). The interface for the Manual Data Transfer opens on the right. 5. Press Import (3). The import list (4) containing the application data (5) opens on the right. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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(6) - Window Choose import source (8) - Activate (7) - Cancel (9) - Next page 7. Activate the import source (8) 8. Press Cancel (7). The display returns to the previous interface. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Next page (14). You can activate (13) additional files (16). 12. Press Back (11) The display returns to the previous interface. 13. Press Import (17). The window Confirm (18) opens. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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14. Press Import (19). A new window opens. Fig. 85: Importing data (8) ⑳ (20) - Icon 15. When the symbol (20) appears, the transfer has been completed successfully Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
3. Plug the USB key into the port on the control panel. 4. Press the symbol to bring up the navigation pane This opens the navigation interface. Important This process requires that the user be logged in as a Technician ( p. 79) Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
10. Wait until advised that the USB key can be removed/that the control panel was restarted. 11. Once the control panel has been restarted, the machine can be used again. 12. The USB key can now be removed. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
1. Check the installed software version ( p. 127). 2. Switch off the control ( p. 127). 3. Download the new/desired software version from Dürkopp-Adler's website. 4. Perform the software update for the control ( p. 128). Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Do not perform the update if the installed version is newer than the version stored on the dongle. NOTICE You can use the Dongle Copy utility to find out which version is stored on the dongle. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
The machine starts up. The start screen is displayed. 6. Go to the user interface Settings ( p. 55) on the touch display and open Information ( p. 59) to check the Software Version. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Remove any sewing dust and thread residues below the sliding plate Pneumatic system Check the water level in the pressure regulator Clean the filter element in the compressed air maintenance unit Check the tightness of the system Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Property damage from solvent-based cleaners! Solvent-based cleaners will damage paintwork. Use only solvent-free substances for cleaning. Fig. 90: Cleaning ① ③ ② (1) - Thread guides (3) - Suction container (2) - Under the fabric sliding plate Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Information on refilling and the specification of the oil used is provided in the separately included operating Instructions of the sewing head manufacturer ( Operating Instructions Machine Head). • Mobile Velcocite Oil No10 Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Refer to the Technical Data ( p. 147) chapter for the permissible operating pressure. The operating pressure cannot deviate by more than ± 0.5 bar. Check the operating pressure on a daily basis. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Water condensation accumulates in the water separator (2) of the pressure regulator. Proper setting Water condensation must not rise up to the level of the filter element (1). Check the water level in the water separator (2) on a daily basis. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
6. Connect the machine to the compressed air supply. 13.2.5 Cleaning the filter element NOTICE Damage to the paintwork from solvent-based cleaners! Solvent-based cleaners damage the filter. Use only solvent-free substances for washing out the filter tray. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
9. Tighten the drain screw (3). 10. Connect the machine to the compressed air supply. 13.3 Parts list A parts list can be ordered from Dürkopp Adler. Or visit our website for further information at: www.duerkopp-adler.com Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
5. Cover the control panel to protect it from soiling. 6. Cover the control to protect it from soiling. 7. Cover the entire machine if possible to protect it from contamination and damage. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Decommissioning Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
When disposing of the machine, be aware that it consists of a range of different materials (steel, plastic, electronic components, etc.). Follow the national regulations when disposing these materials. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Switch off the control and eliminate the error. Warning Eliminate the cause of the warning. The control will operate normally. Information Press the OK button. Operation can continue. It is possible that only emergency operating features will be available. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
(mains voltage < 180V AC) • Stabilize the mains voltage Warning 3104 Pedal is not in position 0 • Take your foot off the pedal when switching on the controller • Check the pedal setting Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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(emergency operating features only) Information 6367 Internal EEprom defective and exter- • Replace the control nal EEprom not connected (emergency operating features only) Information 7801 Software version error • Software update • Replace the control Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Control box software is not updated • Update Control box software Information 9951 Check Foot Pedal • Attention: Make sure that a pedal is connected to the machine and activate pedal in machine configuration 1.1.6. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Check the assembly of the reel bled incorrectly stand Thread tensions are too Check thread tensions tight Throat plate, hook or Have parts reworked by qualified spread have been specialists damaged by the needle Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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Needle thread and hook Check threading path thread have not been threaded correctly Needle breakage Needle thickness is unsuit- Use recommended needle able for the sewing material thickness or the thread Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Measuring points as per DIN 4895 Part 1: X = 600 mm, Y = 350 mm, Z = 600 mm x-axis = crosswise to feed direction y-axis = main feed direction z-axis = height Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
Operating pressure [bar] Length [mm] 1500 Width [mm] Height [mm] 1400 Weight [kg] Rated power [kVA] Power input [kVA] 17.2 Requirements for fault-free operation Compressed air quality must conform to ISO 8573-1: 2010 [7:4:4]. Service Instructions 1200-7 - 00.0 - 03/2025...
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