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Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
BAS-761

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  • Page 1 PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. BAS-761...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine. Please read this "Programmer Instruction Manual" and the separate volume "Automatic Pocket Setter Instruction Manual" carefully before using the machine. Operation of this industrial sewing machine is usually carried out in front of moving parts such as the needle and the needle thread take-up.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1 Initial Setup Connection ..........................6 Handling the programmer ..................... 7 After use ............................. 7 Turning power ON/OFF ......................8 Turning power ON ..........................8 Turning power OFF ..........................9 Handling of floppy disk ......................10 Protecting data in floppy disks ......................11 Setting a Floppy Disk to the Floppy Disk Drive ................
  • Page 4 Contents Editing the current data ......................63 Ending programming ........................65 Displaying the data image during programming ................ 66 Checking the program setting and setting attribute ..............66 Deleting a part of data ........................ 67 Displaying a pattern image .................... 68 Checking the program setting and setting attribute ..........
  • Page 5 Contents Setting two row switch ........................114 Low-speed sewing ......................... 115 Editing data ......................... 116 Changing stitch length of the program ................... 116 Offset .............................. 117 Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise) ................118 Resizing ............................119 Moving in parallel ........................... 120 Displaying image ........................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Initial Setup

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup...

  • Page 7: Connection

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Connection Connection of the programmer cable to the machine is described here. Check that the machine power is OFF before connecting the cable. Connect the cable to the connector on the right side of the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 8: Handling The Programmer

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Handling the programmer Display panel Displays messages during programming. Operation panel Press here for operation. After use Wind the cable for storage as shown in the figure. Programmer...

  • Page 9: Turning Power On/Off

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Turning power ON/OFF Turning power ON Switch ON the machine. Press the reset switch of the folding machine and conduct positioning. Reset switch FOLDER RESET START RESET EMERGENCY STOP Set the pattern if it is prepared. Fix the pattern sheet with adhesive tape on the feed plate to prevent displacement.

  • Page 10: Turning Power Off

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Turning power OFF Write the programmer data into a floppy disk. Refer to "Writing data" (page 129.). If the data is not need to be saved, delete it. Refer to "Deleting program data" (page 123.). Press on the programmer.

  • Page 11: Handling Of Floppy Disk

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Handling of floppy disk Do not force open the shutter for direct contact Do not bring disks near magnetic mat- with the magnetic area. ters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer. Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.

  • Page 12: Protecting Data In Floppy Disks

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting.

  • Page 13: Contents

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Contents This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Describes the basic precautions. Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Describes the procedure to create programs using icons. It is recommended for persons who are used to icon input.

  • Page 14: Notes For Programming

    Chapter 1 Initial Setup Notes for programming Pattern sheet Use thin plotting paper or prepare copies of pattern sheet. The pattern sheet is designed in the original scale. Stitch length Setting range between 0.3 and 6.0 mm is available. As for the needle tacking data, values 0.1 to 1.0 mm are available. Stitch count Maximum available count is 1,000.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Initial Setup Location to input the end code Input the end code in the shaded area in the drawing because there is an air cylinder in the center when using the retractable clamp. Inputting the code in other locations will damage the machine because the top part and the cylinder come into contact with each other.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Programming With Help Function

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function...

  • Page 17: Please Read Before Programming

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Please read before programming When the lamp on the button is lit, small pictures appear on the display. These pictures represent different functions. They are called 'icons'. This chapter describes the method of programming with icons. Panel description and usage The following panel keys are used in Help mode.

  • Page 18: Display Screen

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Display screen When is pressed, the following screen is displayed. If the screen is not displayed, press Checks the program data or Displays the image of program data. changes the setting. (Refer to page 68.) (Refer to page 69.) Edits the program data.

  • Page 19: Programming Flowchart

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming flowchart Programming Select , then press Position the sewing start position, then press Select an icon for programming. (Refer to page 58.) Combine straight lines, curves and other figures to make patterns on the pattern sheet.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing program (Refer to page 72.) Select , then press Select an icon for editing. Press after editing. Checking and setting (Refer to page 69.) Select , then press Move to the needle position for setting. Press and carry out setting.

  • Page 21: Description Of Icons

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Description of icons Programming Creating a line Creating needle tacking data Creating a curve Carrying out double stitch Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the right side of the sewing path Creating needle drop data Creating feed data Editing the current data...

  • Page 22: Editing Data

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing data Moving a pattern in parallel Changing a pitch Resizing a pattern Rotating a pattern clockwise Rotating a pattern counterclockwise Changing the X origin Deleting data Programmer...

  • Page 23: Programming Example

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming example Frequently used programming method is explained here. Refer to "Programming" (page 58) for function and operation of each icon. Programming for each stitch Program each stitch according to the pattern. The example in the left is used for explanation. Programming 1.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 7. When point C is programmed, press Inputting the end code 1. Select with , then press 2. Press The needle returns to the first stitch(point A). 3. Press The needle returns to the standby position. Saving Refer to "Writing data"(page 129) for detailed operation.

  • Page 25: Lines

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Lines The pattern with lines is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming. Programming 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with , then press 3.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Inputting the end code 1. Select with , then press 2. Press The needle returns to the first stitch(point A). 3. Press The needle returns to the standby position. Saving Refer to "Writing data"(page 129) for detailed operation. 1.

  • Page 27: Curve

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Curve The pattern with curves is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming at the curve and the corner. Be sure to press twice for a split at corner point E. If a split is not made, the corner will be round. When a split is made When a split is not made More intermediate points such as points B, C, D, F, G or H will create smooth curves.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5. Input the stitch length, then press 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm. 6. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point B of the pattern.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving Refer to "Writing data"(page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4. Press Ending program 1. Press Programmer...

  • Page 30: Double Stitch

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Double stitch A double stitch is programmed to make two lines with a constant width. The example in the left is used for explanation of a double stitch to the right of sewing direction. Sewing width When the line changes from straight to curve or curve to straight as in points B or E, be sure to press...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 7. Press 8. Move the needle with . Press twice when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. 9. Program points C, D and E. 10. When point E is programmed, press again.

  • Page 32: Feed

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4. Press Ending program 1. Press Feed After breaking thread halfway through sewing, a feed is set to start sewing again from a different position.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 4. Program the outer pattern. 5. Press after input of point B. The number of pressing depends on the programming method for outer pattern.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Press The needle returns to the home position. Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4.

  • Page 35: Needle Racking

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Needle racking Needle tacking is programmed. Zigzag width Stitch length Tacking width is set with the dial on the back of the top part of the machine while needle tacking length is set with the pro- grammer.

  • Page 36: Example Of Modified Program

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Example of modified program This section describes the modification method of the program using examples. Refer to "Programming" (page 58) or "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 69) for function and operation of each icon.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Resizing 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the resizing percentage for the X and the Y axes. 110% is input in the example. To magnify the pattern by 110%, input 110. 4.

  • Page 38: Changing Partially

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Ending program 1. Press Changing partially A part of the programmed pattern is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of creating 5', 6' and 7'. Calling data 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Press , then press The needle moves from the start position by each stitch. 3. When the needle point reaches 4, press The needle stops. If the needle passes, input a few stitches and press .
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, then press The example is deleting 3 stitches ahead. Press 3. The needle point moves to 6, 7 and 8. Points 5, 6 and 7 are deleted. 4.

  • Page 41: Deleting The First Stitch

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting the first stitch The first stitch of the programmed pattern is deleted. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 1 and setting 2 for the sewing start position. Calling data 1.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting 1 1. Select with , then press 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, then press The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 3. The needle point moves to 2. 4. Press twice.

  • Page 43: Changing The First Stitch Position

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Changing the first stitch position The position of the sewing start position is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. Calling data 1.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming a new point 1. Select with , then press 2. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at 1'. 1' is programmed. 3. Press Deleting 1 1. Select with , then press 2.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4. Press Ending program 1. Press Programmer...

  • Page 46: Adding Sewing Point Before The First Stitch

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Adding sewing point before the first stitch A point is added before the current sewing point to change the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of changing the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. Calling data 1.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming a new point 1. Select with , then press 2. Move the needle with so that the needle point is at 1'. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). 3. Press 1' is programmed. 4.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 6. The needle point moves to 1'. 7. Press twice. Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4.

  • Page 49: Adding Shunting Point Before The First Stitch

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Adding shunting point before the first stitch An shunting point is added before the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of setting shunting point A. The shunting point is a provisional point provided for prevention of the work clamp interference with impediments on it when it moves directly from the standby position to the sewing start position.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming a new point 1. Select with , then press 2. Move the needle with so that the needle point is at A of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). 3.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 6. The needle point moves to A. 7. Press twice. Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4.

  • Page 52: Moving The Shunting Point

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Moving the shunting point The position of the shunting point is moved. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the shunting point from A to B. Calling data 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming a new point 1. Select with , then press 2. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at B. B is programmed. 3. Press Deleting 1 1. Select with , then press 2.

  • Page 54: Deleting The Shunting Point

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4. Press Ending program 1. Press Deleting the shunting point The shunting point is deleted.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with , then press 4. Input the program number, then press 5. Press Moving to position A 1. Select with , then press 2. Press , then press The needle moves to the shunting point. 3.

  • Page 56: Moving The Entire Pattern In Parallel

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving Refer to "Writing data" (page 129) for detailed operation. 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Input the program number, then press 4. Press Ending program 1. Press Moving the entire pattern in parallel The entire program data is moved in parallel.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with , then press 4. Input the program number, then press 5. Press Moving 1. Select with , then press 2. Select with , then press 3. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern.

  • Page 58: Deleting A Part Of The Program During Programming

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4. Press Ending program 1. Press Deleting a part of the program during programming A program can be modified during programming. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 2 stitches at 8 and creating a new program. 1.

  • Page 59: Programming

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming Creating a line Select , then press Input the stitch length, then press Stitch length Move the needle with , then press Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating tacking data Values 0.1 to 1.0 mm are available for the stitch length.

  • Page 60: Creating A Curve

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Input the stitch length, then press Tacking pitch Move the neelde with , then press Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating a curve Increase the number of plotting points to create a smoother curve.

  • Page 61: Carrying Out Double Stitch

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Carrying out double stitch Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the right side of the sewing path. If sharp angles or fine curves are included in the pattern sheet, the desired double stitch may not be achieved.
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Press at the sewing end position. An alarm souds after is pressed twice. After the alarm, press again. Then an alarm sounds and the double stitch pattern is calculated. When the alarm stops, the needle moves in the order of A D.

  • Page 63: Creating Needle Drop Data

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating needle drop data Create needle drop data for the current needle position. Select , then press Move the needle with , then press Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating feed data Create (feed) data of the needle to move the needle from the current position to the next...

  • Page 64: Editing The Current Data

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing the current data Data of the needle position after a certain position can be moved. The following options are available as editing functions. Moving data of the needle position after the current position in parallel by feeding By feeding Moving data of the needle position after the current position in parallel by stitching with the specified stitch length.
  • Page 65 Chpater 2 Programming with Help Function is selected Adjust the destination with , then press is selected Input the stitch length, then press Adjust the destination with , then press Stitch length Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis is selected Adjust the destination with , then press...

  • Page 66: Ending Programming

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function are selected Input the stitch length and the offset amount, then press Offset amount Stitch length Move the needle to the position where offset starts with , then press Move the needle to the position where offset ends with , then press twice.

  • Page 67: Displaying The Data Image During Programming

    Chpater 2 Programming with Help Function Displaying the data image during programming A data image is displayed during programming. Select , then press The pattern image is displayed. Press to return to the mainmenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing area. Displays the horizontal length.

  • Page 68: Deleting A Part Of Data

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting a part of data Adjust the needle position before deletion. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 69) for adjustment. Select , then press Input the stitch count to delete. Press to delete data following the current needle position for the input count.

  • Page 69: Displaying A Pattern Image

    Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Displaying a pattern image A data image is displayed during programming or editing. Select , then press The pattern image is displayed. Press to return to Main menu. Displays the stich count. Press to display the overall sewing area. Displays the lateral length.

  • Page 70: Checking The Program Setting And Setting Attribute

    Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Checking the program setting and setting attribute Checking the program setting and setting attribute. The following items are displayed. End code Current needle position/Total stitch count Distance from the previous position in the X and Y axial directions Stitch data type is displayed.

  • Page 71: Checking Each Stitch

    Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Select , then press Selecting from the main menu Selecting from the data programming menu Checking each stitch Press to move forward, to backward. The needle steps by each stitch and the setting of the data is displayed. Checking a series of stitches automatically Input the stitch count to check.
  • Page 72 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Set the attribute. Press to mark with O. Slow conversion Press for type selection. Press for selection. Press for selection. Press after setting. The screen returns to the confirmation screen. Setting the attribute (feed data) Move to the desired needle position, then press The attribute setting screen appears.

  • Page 73: Editing Program

    Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Editing program Edit the retrieved or created data. The following options are available as editing functions. Moving a pattern in parallel. (Changes the sewing start position.) Changing the pitch of the program. The pitch of the needle tacking data is not changed.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function is selected Adjust the distance in the X and Y directions with Press is selected Pitch of the needle tacking data is not changed. The following settings of attributes become invalid when the pitch is changed. Set them again after changing the pitch.
  • Page 75 Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function is selected The center point (reference point) of resizing is as follows. X coordinate : Center of the outer shape of the data Y coordinate : Uppermost position of the data All the settings of attributes become invalid if the pattern is resized without changing the stitch length.
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function is selected Only the help mode can be set. The position of the working clamp can be adjusted horizontally with the position detected by the X origin sensor as 0. Values -2.0 and 5.0 mm are available for the position. The values indicated in the right side of the working clamp are positive and those indicated in the left side are negative.

  • Page 77: Deleting Data

    Chapte 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting data Delete the current program data. Press and return to Main menu. Select , then press Check the screen, then press Press to cancel this command. Programmer...

  • Page 78: Chapter 3 Programming With Command Function

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function...

  • Page 79: Please Read Before Programming

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Please read before programming Pressing a designated combination of keys will issue a command to the programmer. These key combina- tions are called 'command'. This chapter describes the method of programming with command. Panel description and usage BAS-Programmer Press this key to start or end a program.

  • Page 80: Display Screen

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Display screen Press and the following screen appears. If the screen is not displayed, press Displays distance from the standby position. Displays the command status. Displays distance from the previous needle position. Displays the current needle position/total stitch count.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing Move to the standby position or the needle position for editing. Input command for editing. (Refer to page 117.) Checking and setting Move to the needle position for editing. Input command and carry out setting. Programmer...

  • Page 82: Description Of Commands

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Description of commands Moving needle point Proceeding by stitches Returning by stitches Proceeding to the end point Returning to the first point Returning the position to the standby position. Deleting data Deleting all data. Deleting data from stitches Deleting data before...

  • Page 83: Editing Data

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing data Changing stitch length of the program. Offsetting to the left. Input the width to be offset in Offsetting to the right. Input the width to be offset in Rotating a pattern clockwise Rotating a pattern counterclockwise Resizing a pattern.

  • Page 84: Other Operations

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Setting two row switch. Canceling two row switch. Other operations Returning from pattern image to the setting screen. Returning from error message to the previous screen. Displaying data image Turning on (off) the programmer Canceling command Programmer...

  • Page 85: Programming Example

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming example Frequently used programming method is explained here. Refer to "Programming" (page 105) for function and operation of each icon. Programming for each stitch Program each stitch according to the pattern. The example in the left is used for explanation. Programming 1.

  • Page 86: Lines

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Ending program 1. Press Lines The pattern with lines is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming. Programming 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed.

  • Page 87: Curve

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch for writing into the floppy disk. Refer to "Using the operation panel of the main body"(page 131) for detailed operation. Ending program 1.
  • Page 88 Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 2. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3. Input the stitch length, then press 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm.

  • Page 89: Double Stitch

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Ending program 1. Press Double stitch A double stitch is programmed to make two lines with a constant width. The example in the left is used for explanation of a double stitch to the right of sewing direction. Sewing width When the line changes from straight to curve or curve to straight as in points B or E, be sure to press...

  • Page 90: Feed

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Inputting the end code 1. Press The needle goes back to the sewing start position after moving to points G and H. To stitch between point H and point A, press to put the needle position on point H and stitch a straight line to point A, then press Saving 1.
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Program the outer pattern. 4. Input point B, then press 5. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point C of the pattern. 6. Program the inner pattern. Inputting the end code 1.

  • Page 92: Needle Racking

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Needle racking Needle tacking is programmed. Zigzag width Stitch length Tacking width is set with the dial on the back of the top part of the machine while needle tacking length is set with the programmer.

  • Page 93: Example Of Modified Program

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Example of modified program This section describes the modification method of the program using examples. Refer to "Programming" (page 105) . Resizing pattern The programmed pattern is resized. The example in the left is used for explanation. Reference point The center point (reference point) of resizing is as follows.

  • Page 94: Changing Partially

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch for writing into the floppy disk.
  • Page 95 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 1. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at 5'. 5' is programmed. 2. Repeat step 1 and program 6' and 7'. 3. Press , then press The needle point moves to 5. Deleting unnecessary points 1.

  • Page 96: Deleting The First Stitch

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting the first stitch The first stitch of the programmed pattern is deleted. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 1 and setting 2 for the sewing start position. Calling data 1.

  • Page 97: Changing The First Stitch Position

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Ending program 1. Press Changing the first stitch position The position of the sewing start position is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. Calling data 1.

  • Page 98: Adding Sewing Point Before The First Stitch

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. The needle point moves to 1'. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch for writing into the floppy disk. Refer to "Using the operation panel of the main body"(page 131) for detailed operation.
  • Page 99 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming a new point 1. Move the needle with so that the needle point is at 1' of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of 2. Press 1' is programmed. 3. Move the needle with to the opposite position of coordinates recorded in step 2, then press...

  • Page 100: Adding Shunting Point Before The First Stitch

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Adding shunting point before the first stitch An shunting point is added before the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of setting shunting point A. The shunting point is a provisional point provided for prevention of the work clamp interference with impediments on it when it moves directly from the standby position to the sewing start position.
  • Page 101 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting 1 1. Press , then press The needle point moves to the first stitch, point A and the first stitch. 2. Press 3. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, then press The example is deleting 1 stitch.

  • Page 102: Moving The Shunting Point

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving the shunting point The position of the shunting point is moved. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the shunting point from A to B. Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch to read the data.

  • Page 103: Deleting The Shunting Point

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. The needle point moves to B. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch for writing into the floppy disk. Refer to "Using the operation panel of the main body"(page 131) for detailed operation.

  • Page 104: Moving The Entire Pattern In Parallel

    Chaprter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting A 1. Press 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, then press The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press 3. The needle point moves to 1. Standby position Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch for writing into the floppy disk.

  • Page 105: Deleting A Part Of The Program During Programming

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving in parallel 1. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at A of the pattern. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel, then press switch for writing into the floppy disk.

  • Page 106: Programming

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming Creating a line Command to be used Input the stitch length in LI LI Example Pitch Input 0.5 mm 6.0 mm Select the sewing start position with , then press Input the stitch length in 3 digits, then press LI LI Move the needle with , then press...

  • Page 107: Creating A Curve

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a curve Command to be used Input the stitch length in Example Pitch Input 0.5mm 3.0mm This command represents completing creation of a curve. Increase the number of plotting points to create a smoother curve. One to 99 points are available for plotting.

  • Page 108: Creating Double Stitch

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating double stitch Command to be used Creating double stitch in the reverse direction to the sewing path. Input the width of double stitch in Values 0.0 - 9.9 mm are available for the width. Example Width Input...

  • Page 109: Creating Feed Data

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the end position. Displays the number of the command input. Creating feed data Create (feed) data of the needle to move the needle from the current position to the next without dropping it.

  • Page 110: Creating Tacking Data

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating tacking data Command to be used Create needle tacking data. Input stitch length in LI LI Values 0.1 to 1.0 mm are available for the stitch length. Tacking width of the needle is set with the dial on the back of the top part of the machine.

  • Page 111: Ending Programming

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Ending programming When programming is completed, input an end code. Command to be used Ending programming When the data is created, input the end code. Displays the number of the command input. Data after the end code is input is deleted. Programmer...

  • Page 112: Checking The Program Setting And Setting Attribute

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Checking the program setting and setting attribute Checking the program setting and setting attribute The following items are displayed. Current coordinate Distance from the previous position in the X and Y axial directions Stitch length End code Current needle position / Total stitch count Stitch data type...

  • Page 113: Checking Attributes

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Checking attributes Attributes in the current needle position are displayed on the programmer screen. The needle position can be moved as follows. * Check each stitch. * Check a series of stitches automatically. Checking each stitch Press to move forward, to backward.

  • Page 114: Setting Neddle Tacking In A Unit Of One Stitch

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Setting needle tacking in a unit of one stitch Command to be used Setting needle tacking. Canceling needle tacking. Move to the desired needle position. Refer to page 112 on how to move the needle position. Input the command of needle tacking.

  • Page 115: Setting The Option Output

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Setting the option output This is set to flip/flop the option output. Command to be used Setting option output Canceling option output setting Move the needle to the desired position. Input the command for option output. Indicates when it is set.

  • Page 116: Low-Speed Sewing

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Low-speed sewing Set to sew at low speed. Command to be used Sewing speed of successive three stitches becomes 500 rpm. Canceling Sewing speed of successive three stitches becomes 1000 rpm. Canceling Sewing speed of successive three stitches becomes 1500 rpm. Canceling Sewing speed of successive three stitches becomes 2000 rpm.

  • Page 117: Editing Data

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing data Changing stitch length of the program Command to be used Changing the stitch length of the program This function is available only when the needle is at the standby position. The pitch of the needle tacking data is not changed. The following settings of attributes become invalid when changing the pitch.

  • Page 118: Offset

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Offset Command to be used Creating offset. Input the width of offset in Values 1.0 - 9.9 mm are available for the width Example Width Input 1.5 mm Offsetting the data to the right side of the sewing path. Input the width to be offset in Input the stitch length in Moving to...

  • Page 119: Rotating A Pattern Clockwise (Counterclockwise)

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise) Command to be used Rotating clockwise. Rotating counterclockwise. This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. Values of 1 - 359 degrees are available for input. The reference point of rotation is the center of the external shape of the data.

  • Page 120: Resizing

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Resizing Command to be used Resizing a pattern in the X and Y directions Used to input magnification in the X direction. Values 90 to 110 % are available for resizing. Used to input magnification in the Y direction. Values 90 to 110 % are available for resizing.

  • Page 121: Moving In Parallel

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving in parallel Command to be used Moving data of the needle position after the current position in parallel by feeding By feeding Moving data of the needle position after the current position in parallel by stitching with the specified stitch length.
  • Page 122 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function When LI LI Press LI LI Determine the destination with , then press Displays the number of the command input. When Press Displays the number of the command input. Determine the destination with , then press Programmer...

  • Page 123: Displaying Image

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Displaying image A data image is displayed during programming or editing. Press Pattern image is displayed. Press to return to the main menu. Stitch count Press to display the overall sewing area. The data width is displayed in mm. The data height is displayed in mm.

  • Page 124: Deleting A Data

    Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting data Deletes the data during creating and displaying. Deleting a part of data Command to be used Deletes data after stitches. If this command is used at the sewing start position, the sewing start position is also deleted and the needle position after (number of stitches input + 1) stitches becomes the sewing start position.
  • Page 125 Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programmer...

  • Page 126: Reading / Writing Data

    Chapter 4 Reading / Writing Data...

  • Page 127: Reading Data

    Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Reading data Reads data from a floppy disk. Data can be read as follows. * Using the help function The data created with BAS-760 series can also be read. It is not available in the command mode. * Using the operation panel of the main body The data created with BAS-760 series can also be read.
  • Page 128 Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) Press and select OFF is highlighted if selected. Press to turn ON. Press to turn OFF again. Press An image is displayed. Press to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count.

  • Page 129: Using The Operation Panel Of The Main Body

    Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Using the operation panel of the main body Input the number of the program to be called up. Select the digit with and select the number with Press switch. The following screen is displayed while reading. The following screen is displayed when reading is completed.

  • Page 130: Writing Data

    Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Writing data Writes data from the programmer to a floppy disk. Be sure to use a formatted 2HD floppy disk. The floppy disk accompanying this product is already formatted. Format a 2HD floppy disk according to the procedure described in page 132 if it is not formatted.
  • Page 131 Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) Press and select OFF is highlighted if selected. Press to turn ON. Press to turn OFF again. Press An image is displayed. This is the image from data saved in a floppy disk, not the image currently in editing.

  • Page 132: Using The Operation Panel Of The Main Body

    Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Using the operation panel of the main body Input the number of the program to be written. Select the digit with and select the number with Press switch. The following screen is displayed while writing. The following screen is displayed when writing is completed. Programmer...

  • Page 133: Deleting Data In A Floppy Disk

    Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Deleting data in a floppy disk Deletes data saved in a floppy disk. This operation cannot be available in command mode. Select , then press Select , then press Input the number of program to be deleted with a numeric key. If there is data, appears.
  • Page 134 Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Press An image is displayed. This is the image from data saved in a floppy disk, not the image currently in editing. Press to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Press to display the overall sewing areaa. Displays the lateral length.

  • Page 135: Formatting A Floppy Disk

    Chapter 4 Reading/Writing Data Formatting a floppy disk Formats a floppy disk for the programmer. This operation cannot be available in command mode. Formatting a floppy disk will erase all the data in it. Select , then press Select , then press Press for formatting and press for not formatting.

  • Page 136: Chapter 5 Practical Programming Examples

    Chapter 5 Practical Programming Examples...

  • Page 137: Programming Examples

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Programming examples This chapter describes procedures to program the following frequently created patterns in each mode. The following two patterns are programmed and the standard retractable clamp is used. Example 1 Only straight lines are programmed. Both ends of the pocket are reinforced with the needle tacking data.

  • Page 138: Example 1 (Help Function)

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Example 1 (Help function) Programming procedure Functions to be used • Straight line (page 58) • Needle tacking (page 58) • Checking the program setting and setting attribute (page 69) Flow of programming Straight line Straight line Straight line Straight line...

  • Page 139: Operating Procedure

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Operating procedure Programming 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with , then press 3. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed.
  • Page 140 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 11. Press The attribute setting screen appears. 12. Select with , then press It is set to ON. 13. Press 14. Input the number of stitches to proceed the needle to point E, then press 5 is input in the example.
  • Page 141 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 21. Input the stitch length, then press 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm. 22. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point G of the pattern. 23.

  • Page 142: Example 1 (Command Function)

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Example 1 (Command function) Programming procedure Functions to be used • Straight line (page 105) • Needle tacking (page 109) • Checking attributes (page 112) • Two row switch (page 114) Flow of programming Straight line LI LI Straight line LI LI...

  • Page 143: Operating Procedure

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Operating procedure Programming 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3.
  • Page 144 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 11. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point F of the pattern 12. Press LI LI 13. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point G of the pattern 14.

  • Page 145: Example 2 (Help Function)

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Example 2 (Help function) Programming procedure Functions to be used • Straight line (page 58) • Curve (page 59) • Needle tacking (page 58) • Checking the program setting and setting attribute (page 69) Flow of programming Straight line Straight line Curve...

  • Page 146: Operating Procedure

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Operating procedure Programming 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with , then press 3. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed.
  • Page 147 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 11. Repeat step 10 and create the program to point 12. When point G is programmed, press again. Point G is programmed to be a corner. To change the stitch length, press to set it again. 13.
  • Page 148 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 23. Select with , then press It is set to ON. 24. Press 25. Input the number of stitches to proceed the needle to point M, then press 5 is input in the example. The needle moves 5 stitches ahead. 26.
  • Page 149 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 33. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point O of the pattern. 34. When point O is programmed, press twice. 35. Select with , then press 36. Press 37. Move the needle with .
  • Page 150 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 46. When point Z is programmed, press twice. 47. Select with , then press 48. Input the stitch length of needle tacking, then press 0.5 mm is input in the example. Input 005 to make the stitch length to 0.5 mm. 49.

  • Page 151: Example 2 (Command Function)

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Example 2 (Command function) Programming procedure Functions to be used • Straight line (page 105) • Curve (page 106) • Needle tacking (page 109) • Checking attributes (page 112) • Two row switch (page 114) Flow of programming Straight line LI LI...

  • Page 152: Operating Procedure

    Chapter 5 Practical programming examples Operating procedure Programming 1. Press The work clamp comes down and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3.
  • Page 153 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 12. Press LI LI 13. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point M of the pattern. 14. Input the number of stitches to return the needle to the position where two row switch is input, then press 5 is input in the example.
  • Page 154 Chapter 5 Practical programming examples 23. Repeat step 22 and create the program to point 24. Move the needle with . Press when the needle point is at point T of the pattern. Point N is programmed tos be a corner. 25.
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