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Brother BAS-326G PS Instruction Manual

Direct drive programmable electronic pattern sewer
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BAS-326G PS
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
DIRECT DRIVE
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER
<PERFECT STITCH>

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL BAS-326G PS Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. DIRECT DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER <PERFECT STITCH>...
  • Page 2 Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the ･･････ nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.) BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 4 Keep the oil out of the reach of children. Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Inspection

    Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 6 Be careful not to get your hand caught when tilting back the machine head and returning it to its original position. Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Direction of operation BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 7 Tension release solenoid cover Solenoid cover Inner cover L Outer cover Fixed cover L Motor cover L Thread take-up cover Inner cover R Outer cover Eye guard Fixed cover R Motor cover R Finger guard Gas spring support cover 2138B 2139B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    7-2. Structure of a CF card folder ......45 7-3. Data read/write mode ........46 7-3-1. Reading all sewing data from the CF card at once ........47 7-3-2. Writing all sewing data to the CF card at once ............48 BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 9 10-11-1. Installing the feed plate ....60 10-12. Adjusting the thread wiper ......61 10-13. Intermittent presser foot installation position ............61 10-14. Changing the intermittent stroke ....62 10-15. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount.... 64 10-16. Adjusting the air pressure......64 BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 10: Names Of Major Parts

    (14) Thread take-up cover (5) Work clamp switch (15) Motor cover (6) Start switch (16) Solenoid cover (7) STOP switch (8) Thread wiper switch (9) Pulley (10) Cotton stand (11) Solenoid valve is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Single-phase 100 V/220 V, Three-phase 200 V/220 V/380 V/400 V 400 VA Air pressure 0.5 MPa 1.8 l/min. * The number of data items and stitches that can be stored will vary depending on the number of stitches in each program. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 12: Installation

    • If the distance A between the insides of the legs is less than 740 mm, move the control box installation position to the left (B = 261mm). • Check that the control box is at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it may result in incorrect sewing machine operation. 1837B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 13: Installing The Control Box

    (7) Nuts [8 pcs.] 1840B (8) Power switch (9) Wood screws [2 pcs.] (10) Staples [4 pcs.] Operator 1841B 3-3. Installing the oil pan (1) Oil pan (2) Nails [7 pcs.] (3) Rubber cushions [4 pcs.] (4) Waste oil tank 2142B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 14: Installing The Machine Head

    Approx. 20 mm of the pulse motor. Approx. 20 mm 1855B (4) Hinge holders [2 pcs.] (5) Bolts [4 pcs.] (6) Plain washers [4 pcs.] (7) Nuts [4 pcs.] (8) Head rest (9) Bolts with washer [4 pcs.] 4913Q BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 15 Work clamp arm NOTE: Two or more people should tilt back the machine head, and it should be tilted gently while being held with both hands. 2143B BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 16 (23) Plain washers (medium) [2 pcs.] (24) Plain washers (large) [2 pcs.] (25) Spring washers [2 pcs.] (26) Nuts [2 pcs.] (27) Gas spring shaft U (28) Set screw 2144B (29) Gas spring support cover (30) Bolts with washer [6 pcs.] 2145B BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 17 (32) with the screw (31) and the accessory M3x16 screw (33). • Check that the machine head switch (32) is turned on as shown in figure 1. NOTE: If the machine head switch is not turned on, errors "E050", "E051" and "E055" will be generated. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 18: Tilting The Sewing Machine Head

    (12). • Pass the panel cord through the hole in the table, and then insert it into the control box through the hole in the side of the control box. (13) Staples [3 pcs.] 4920Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 19: Installing The Pneumatic Unit

    • When the lower knob is tightened, the lowering speed becomes slower. When it is loosened, the lowering speed becomes faster. You can operate the work clamp while the power is turned off by pressing the manual button. 5220Q 1905B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Cords

    STOP switch 6-pin P13 (HEAD) Valve harness 12-pin P12 (AIR1) Programmer relay harness 8-pin P7 (PRG) Solenoid selection harness 4-pin P3（CUTTER） － The 4-pin solenoid selection harness may not be used for some versions of tension release solenoid. 2148B BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 21 Thread trimmer solenoid 6-pin P6 (SOL1) (5), (6) Tension release solenoid 4-pin P7 (SOL2) (5), (6) Y pulse motor 4-pin blue P8 (YPM) (5), (6) X pulse motor 4-pin white P10 (XPM) (5), (6) 1843B (Continued on next page) BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ground Wire

    (4) Ground wires from two-pedal foot switch harnesses (2 wires) • Tighten the control box cover with the eight screws. Check that the cords are not clamped by the cover at this time. NOTE: Make sure that the ground connections are secure in order to ensure safety. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Cord

    > specifications Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 5239Q 3-11. Installing the cotton stand (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Fit the washer (2), and then securely tighten the nut (3) so that the cotton stand does not move. 4930Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 24: Installing The Eye Guard

    (3) Eye guard assembly (4) Plain washers [2 pcs.] (5) Screws [2 pcs.] After installing the eye guard assembly (3), return the eye guard (2) to its original angle, and then tighten the screw (1) to secure it in place. 2152B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 25: Installing The Motor Cover

    (4) Screws [4 pcs.] (5) Motor cover (6) Screws [2 pcs.] (7) Solenoid cover (8) Screws [2 pcs.] (9) Screws [2 pcs.] NOTE: Be careful not to clamp the cords when installing the motor cover and the solenoid cover. 1862B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    1864B 1865B 3. Remove the bobbin case and add 2-3 drops of oil to the rotary hook race (4). 4. If using the needle cooler (5), fill it with silicon oil (100 mm /s). BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 27: Installing The Machine Head Fixing Bolt

    When transporting the sewing machine, secure the machine head to the table with the machine head fixing bolt. (1) Plain washer (2) Machine head fixing bolt NOTE: When operating the sewing machine, remove the machine head fixing bolt. 5021Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 28: Preparation Before Sewing

    • When threading the thread through the needle, allow a distance of approximately 45 mm between the needle hole and the end of the thread. If the trailing length of the thread is too long, it may cause the thread to become tangled. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 29: Foot Switch Operating Method

    (right side) is depressed, the sewing machine will start. Work clamp * The work clamp lowering method can be changed using switch (2-step) memory switch No. 002. (Refer to "6-3. List of Start switch memory switch settings.") 4923Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 30: Winding The Lower Thread

    Loosen the set screw (7) and move the bobbin winder For case A tension assembly (8) up and down to adjust. * For case A, move the bobbin winder tension assembly (8) down, and for case B, move it upward. For case B 1871B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 31: Installing The Bobbin Case

    5. Clamp the lower thread in the thread hold spring (5). 6. Use the threading bar (6) to pass the thread through the window of the inner rotary hook. (The thread will be released from the thread hold spring (5).) BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 32: Thread Tension

    1. Turn the tension nut (1) (main tension) to adjust the tension as appropriate for the material being sewn. 2. Use the tension nut (2) (sub tension) to adjust the upper thread trailing length to about 45 mm. Stronger Weaker Stronger Weaker 2153B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 33: Home Position Detection

    NOTE: If error "E110" is displayed when the start switch (7) is depressed, turn the pulley (1) in the direction of operation to clear the error display. 2154B 2155B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 34: Using The Operation Panel (Basic Operations)

    (6) THREAD/CLAMP key Used to start threading mode or work clamp height setting mode. (7) THREAD/CLAMP indicator Illuminates when the THREAD/CLAMP key (6) has been pressed. (8) TENSION/WIND key Used to wind the lower thread. (9) TENSION/WIND indicator Spare BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 35 (22) Function keys [F1, F2, F3, F4] Used to select user programs and to set and select cycle programs. (23) R/W key Used to read data from and write data to external media. is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 36: Loading Sewing Data

    • The program number will stop flashing and illuminate steadily. NOTE: After completing the setting, be sure to refer to "5-6. Checking the sewing pattern" to check that the needle drop position is correct. 2156B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 37: Setting The X-Scale And Y-Scale

    1. Press the SELECT key (1) until the SPEED indicator (2) illuminates. • The setting value (sti/min) will appear in the menu display (3). 2. Press the key (4) to set the sewing speed. (Sewing speed setting: 400 − 2700) 4956Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 38: Checking The Sewing Pattern

    TEST key to switch off the TEST indicator. When the start switch (2) is depressed, sewing will start. TEST indicator switches off 4014M If test feeding continues to the final stitch, Press the TEST key. it will then stop. TEST indicator switches off BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 39: Setting The Height Of The Intermittent Presser Foot

    When lowered with the needle plate. (Refer to page 63.) Intermittent stroke Refer to “10-14. Changing the intermittent stroke” when making the adjustment. While sewing 1899B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 40: Using The Operation Panel (Advanced Operations)

    Production counter setting mode Refer to "6-5. Using the production counter". 4491Q When SPEED indicator is illuminated Production counter temporary display function Refer to "6-5. Using the production counter". 4492Q User program setting mode Refer to "6-7. Using user programs". 4493Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 41: Setting Memory Switches

    RESET key while the number for that memory switch is displayed. • To return the settings for all memory switches to the default settings, keep pressing the RESET key for two or more seconds until the buzzer makes a long beep. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 42: List Of Memory Switch Settings

    Displayed as %. Displayed as mm. Split mode selection Continuous split (split menu is disabled before split detection) Continuous split (split menu is always enabled) Independent split * The mm display may differ slightly from the actual sewing size. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 43: Using The Lower Thread Counter

    However, this value will not be stored as the initial value. * If a lower thread counter value is set, the lower thread counter will operate even if the lower thread counter is not being displayed. 4963Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 44: Using The Production Counter

    (2). Press the TEST key (6) or the SELECT key (1) to switch the menu back to the normal menu display. * You can start sewing while the temporary display still appears. 4468Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 45: Setting The Split Number

    • Sewing is carried out each time in the order of steps 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 (for example, if there are two sections of split data). [Independent split] Memory switch No. 403 = 2 • The pattern for the displayed split number is sewn independently. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 46: Using User Programs

    Press the key to set the Y-scale to be recorded. 4472Q Y-SCALE indicator flashes Next, set the sewing speed. Press the SELECT key. Press the key to set the sewing speed to be recorded. 4474Q SPEED indicator flashes BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 47 This completes the recording of a user program. • The user program number will flash in the PROGRAM No. display, and the sewing machine will switch to home position detection standby. 4971Q TEST indicator switches off, MENU indicator illuminates BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 48 Press and hold the RESET key for 2 seconds or more. • The buzzer will sound and all user programs will be cleared. NOTE: If any cycle programs have been memorized, all of the memorized cycle programs will also be cleared. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 49: Using Cycle Programs

    2. Press the SELECT key until the desired step is reached. <For cycle programs C-5 to C-9> 1. Press the key to switch the cycle program number. 2. Select the desired cycle program number again, and then press the SELECT key until the desired step is reached. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 50 If cycle program sewing mode is active (when memory switch no. 401 is "ON") but no cycle programs have been recorded, the user programs will be sewn in numeric order. “C-0” will appear in the PROGRAM No. display at this time. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 51: Direct Selection (Combination Table)

    U1 to U4 and C-1 to C-4 can be selected using function keys F1 to F4. U5 to U10 and C-5 to C-9 can be selected by simultaneously pressing combinations of function keys F1 to F4 (addition). U5/C-5 U6/C-6 U7/C-7 U8/C-8 U9/C-9 BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 52: And Y Parallel Movement Of Sewing Pattern

    • In addition, the amount of movement will be reset if the power switch is turned off and then back on again. However, memory switch No. 465 is set to "ON", the amount of movement will be recorded and will not be reset. (Refer to the service manual for details on memory switch No. 465.) BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 53: Clearing Memory Data (Reinitialization)

    • A long beep will sound and the data for the selected item will be reinitialized. • The setting details for only the initialized item will change from flashing to steadily illuminated. End data initialization mode Press the TEST key. TEST indicator switches off BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 54: Using Cf Cards

    No. 752 in order to change the folder name. Change the folder name if you would like to store sewing data for different sewing machines on a single CF card. (Refer to the service manual for details on memory switch No. 752.) BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 55: Data Read/Write Mode

    Expansion option output data is written to the CF card. r 13 [oPFd] Expansion option output data is read from the floppy disk. (*2) r 14 [-EoP] Expansion option output data for older models is read from the CF card. (*5) (Continued on next page) BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 56: Reading All Sewing Data From The Cf Card At Once

    RESET key, the display will change back to [ ALL]. 4976Q Loading End data read/write mode Press the TEST key. Turn off the power switch, remove the CF card, and then close the cover of the CF slot. TEST indicator switches off BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 57: Writing All Sewing Data To The Cf Card At Once

    End data read/write mode Press the TEST key. Turn off the power switch, remove the CF card, and then close the cover of the CF slot. TEST indicator switches off Refer to the service manual for details on other read/write modes. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 58: Sewing

    Use a work clamp and a feed plate which will hold the article securely so that it does not slip. If using the standard work clamp and feed plate and the article being sewn is slipping, take measures to stop the work clamp and feed plate from being slippery. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 59: Using The Stop Switch

    Depress the start switch (4). • The sewing machine will start operating and sewing will start. 2161B 8-3. Using the thread wiper switch The thread wiper switch (1) can be used to turn the thread wiper (2) on and off. 4983Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 60: Cleaning

    Also wipe the bobbin to remove oil. 1877B 9-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet ports (2) of the control box (1) at least once a month. 4483Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 61: Draining The Oil

    9-5. Checking the needle Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken and also that the needle is not bent before starting sewing. 2209B 9-6. Lubrication Lubricate the sewing machine while referring to "3-14. Lubrication". BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 62: Standard Adjustments

    More thread Less thread (1) to the left. (The thread take-up amount will become greater.) * When sewing light material, move arm thread guide R (1) to the right. (The thread take-up amount will become less.) Index mark 5030Q BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 63: Thread Take-Up Spring

    (3) and then move the needle bar up or down to adjust so that the second reference line from the bottom of the needle bar (reference line A) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush (1). * If using a DP X 5 needle, use the highest reference line (reference line a). BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Needle Bar Lift Amount

    If it crosses the needle more than necessary, it will place a load on the needle, or it may cause poor thread tension. Furthermore, if it does not cross the needle at all, the tip of the rotary hook (1) will interfere with the needle and skipped stitches may occur. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Needle Clearance

    (1) is tightened as much as possible and then loosened about one turn. • If the adjusting screw (1) is turned clockwise, the lubrication amount becomes smaller. • If the adjusting screw (1) is turned counterclockwise, the lubrication amount becomes greater. 1885B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Position Of The Movable Knife

    5. Move the thread trimming rod H (9) forward or back to adjust so that the ridge line on the movable knife (8) and reference line (A) on the needle plate are aligned. 6. After tightening the bolt (7), check the above position once more. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 67 12. Check that there is a gap of about 8.5 – 9.5 mm between the tip of the movable knife (8) and the center of the hole in the needle hole plate (16) when there is still play between the parts. 1888B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Movable And Fixed Knives

    7. Apply grease to the pin (12), place it into the movable knife connecting plate (13), and install it to the needle plate (5). 8. Check that the needle is aligned with the center of the needle hole. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 69: Installing The Feed Plate

    Use a 2 mm diameter pin to align the holes in the X feed bracket (3) and the needle plate (4) with the two holes in the feed plate (5), and then tighten the two bolts (6). NOTE: Install the feed plate so that the surface with the index mark is facing upward. 2164B End feed plate installation mode Turn off the power. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Thread Wiper

    Install the intermittent presser foot (1) with the screw (2) so that the distance from the bottom of the intermittent presser foot to the top of the needle plate is 19.5 mm when the sewing machine is stopped and the intermittent presser foot (1) is raised. 1894B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 71: Changing The Intermittent Stroke

    Installation position Intermittent stroke range 2 − 4.5mm 4.5 − 10mm 0 mm (Intermittent presser foot does not move up and down) 5012Q BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 72 <If they are touching> Remove the motor cover (4). Loosen the nut (5), and turn the bolt (6) until it is pressing against the intermittent drive lever (7), and then adjust until the two points mentioned above are not touching. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Work Clamp Lift Amount

    If water has collected in the bottle of the regulator (1), turn the drain cock (3) in the direction indicated by an arrow to drain the water. NOTE: Open the air cock (4) slowly. 1912B BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 74: Table Of Error Codes

    Check that connector P9 on the main P.C. board is properly connected. An operation panel key was still being pressed when the power was turned on, or key is faulty. E065 Turn off the power and check the operation panel. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 75 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction. Y-feed motor stopped due to a problem during programming. E217 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 76 Machine head memory is not connected. E452 Turn off the power, and then check that connector P3 on the power supply motor P.C. board is properly connected. Internal memory is full and copying is not possible. E474 Clear the sewing data. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 77 Check that connector P22 on the main P.C. board is properly connected. If an error code that is not listed above appears or if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve the problem, contact the place of purchase. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Use the programmer to reduce the Thread unravelling at Rotary hook pulls the upper thread at the intermittent presser foot height so that sewing start. sewing start. the upper thread is pressed by the intermittent presser foot at the 1st stitch. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 79 Thread jamming. Thread take-up spring tension and Adjust the tension and height of the P. 54 height are incorrect. thread take-up spring. Needle and rotary hook timing is Adjust the needle bar lift amount. P. 55 incorrect. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 80 Thread scraps and dust in rotary hook. P. 51 dust. Replace the needle with one with a Needle is too thin. higher count. Buff the hook stopper to remove the Damage to the hook stopper. damage, or replace the hook stopper. BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 81 Adjust the position of the machine head P. 8 Machine head switch does not work. depressed. switch. P. 53 machine head switch malfunctioning, replace it with a new one. BAS-326G PS...

  • Page 82: Segment Display

    13. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY ０ １ ２ ３ ４ ５ ６ ７ ８ ９ Ａ Ｂ Ｃ Ｄ Ｅ Ｆ Ｇ Ｈ Ｉ Ｊ Ｋ Ｌ Ｍ Ｎ Ｏ Ｐ Ｑ Ｒ Ｓ Ｔ Ｕ Ｖ Ｗ Ｘ Ｙ Ｚ BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 83 MEMO BAS-326G PS...
  • Page 84 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. BAS-326G PS This is the original instructions. SB0471-101 E 2010.03. B (1)

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