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Brother RH-981A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 PD-9810 PROGRAMMER...
  • Page 3 Thank you very much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine. Please read this manual and the RH-981A 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 4 FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS With this product, program setting can be easily performed for RH-981A. Functions are as described below: • Program reading from and writing to the machine and files • Parameter setting for the program • Cycle program setting • Comparison of machine data and file data with the program that is set with this product •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Name of Parts and Function ............................E-2 Illustration on the Screen Shows............................ E-4 Menu screen ................................E-4 Program No. selection screen..........................E-5 Parameter setting screen ............................E-6 Screen Directory ................................E-7 Chapter 2 PREPARATION Connecting the Programmer to the Machine ....................... E-10 Power ON/OFF ................................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS Auto Read/Write Setting ...............................E-34 When the auto read/write setting is ON .........................E-34 When the auto read/write setting is OFF .......................E-34 When the [MENU] key and the [P] key are concurrently pressed ................E-34 File Saving Function ..............................E-35 Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Data saving to another machine ...........................E-38 Saving area ................................E-38...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts And Function

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Name of Parts and Function Name of parts and functions are illustrated hereunder. (10) 2375Q (1) Display window Messages, icons (*), and contents of the program appear in the window. * A small picture that indicates the program function and each parameter. (2) [P] key The key is used to start and end the programmer.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION (9) [SHORT CUT] key (16 keys) ・ [Sewing speed] key Pressing this key will show the setting screen for the sewing speed of the machine. ・ [Eyelet pattern] key Pressing this key will show the setting screen for the eyelet pattern. ・...

  • Page 10: Illustration On The Screen Shows

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Illustration on the Screen Shows Menu screen Described below is the name and function of icons that appear on the menu screen. W0012Q (10) (1) <Edit> icon Edition is performed as for parameter values for the selected program. (2) <Machine read>...

  • Page 11: Program No. Selection Screen

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Program No. selection screen Described below is the name and function of icons that appear on the program No. selection screen. W0105Q (1) Program No. The selected program No. is displayed. The program No. can be changed by pressing the [+/-] key. (2) Pattern display Displayed is the stitch pattern set to the selected program No.

  • Page 12: Parameter Setting Screen

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Parameter setting screen Described below is the name and function of icons that appear on the parameter setting screen. Smaller icons under and right to the screen show operable keys on the currently displayed screen. ] key is not displayed but is nonetheless operable any time.) W0033Q (5)(6)(7) <Parameter>...

  • Page 13: Screen Directory

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Screen Directory Menu screen Parameter Nos. when auto read/write setting is ON W0034Q W0012Q (page E-6) Edit Machine read (page E-28) Program No. selection screen (page E-5) Machine write (page E-29) W0032Q Cycle program (page E-40) File read (page E-30) File write (page E-31) Initialization (page E-43) Environment setting (page E-45)
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION PD-9810...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Preparation

    Chapter 2 PREPARATION...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Programmer To The Machine

    Chapter 2 PREPARATION Connecting the Programmer to the Machine (CAUTION) Be sure to confirm the power to the machine is not set to ON before connecting to the machine. Connect the programmer to the connector on the left side of the operation panel. 2376Q E-10 PD-9810...

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Chapter 2 PREPARATION Power ON/OFF Set the power to ON Set the power of the machine to ON. 1403Q Press the [P] key of the programmer. The buzzer starts to sound, the program is automatically read from the machine, and the programmer screen will be displayed.

  • Page 18: Putting The Programmer In Store

    Chapter 2 PREPARATION Putting the Programmer in Store Set the power of the machine to OFF. 1405Q Press the [P] key to end the programmer. Detach the programmer from the machine. 2377Q Put the programmer in store by winding the cord on the back of the programmer. 1407Q E-12 PD-9810...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Example Of The Program Change Procedure

    Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE...

  • Page 20: Parameter Changing Of The Program

    Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE Parameter Changing of the Program No. 5 Described below is a series of operations for parameter changing. Procedures below exemplify how to change settings as follows by reading program No. 5 and how to write the changed data to the machine.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE Operations from 6 to 7 are for changing the numerals of parameter 01 (eyelet pattern) from [2] to [4]. Select parameter 01 (eyelet pattern) by either one of three methods described below: A.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURE Operations from 10 to 11 are for changing the numerals of parameter 19 (taper tack angle) from [0] to [1] 10. Select parameter 19 (taper tack angle) by either one of two methods described below: A.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Parameter

    Chapter 4 PARAMETER...

  • Page 24: Parameter Table

    Chapter 4 PARAMETER Parameter Table Described below is the contents of the parameter that is set on each program. • The parameter values can be stored independently for each program. Each parameter for the taper tack and the straight bar tack is also independently stored. •...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 PARAMETER Setting items Setting range Unit Default ∼ No. of eyelet stitches 20 stitches ∼ Cutting space -0.3 0.5mm ∼ Knife X position compensation -0.5 0.5mm ∼ Knife Y position compensation -0.7 0.7mm ∼ Start tying stitches 2 stitches ∼...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 PARAMETER Setting items Setting range Unit Default θ2 alignment ∼ ∼ Eyelet machine speed (Note 2) -600 0rpm ∼ Eyelet Radius OFF、1 ∼ Taper tack Radius OFF、1 ∼ Taper tack angle ∼ Slow start stitches 3 stitches ∼ Slow start speed (Note 3) 1,500rpm 1,000...

  • Page 27: When The Programmer Is Connected To The Machine With The Straight Bar Tack Specifications

    Chapter 4 PARAMETER When the programmer is connected to the machine with the straight bar tack specifications Setting items Setting range Unit Default ∼ Sewing speed 1,000 2,200rpm 1,800 ∼ Eyelet pattern ∼ Button hole length (Note 1) -12(L1):14 18mm -12(L1):16mm ∼...
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 PARAMETER Setting items Setting range Unit Default ∼ Knife X position compensation -0.5 0.5mm ∼ Knife Y position compensation -0.7 0.7mm ∼ Start tying stitches 2 stitches ∼ End tying stitches 2 stitches ∼ X alignment ∼ Y alignment θ1 alignment ∼...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 PARAMETER Setting items Setting range Unit Default ∼ Eyelet Radius OFF、1 ∼ Width correction value -1.0 ∼ Tacking overlap amount 2.0mm ∼ Slow start stitches 3 stitches ∼ Slow start speed (Note 3) 1,500rpm 1,000 ∼ Stitch width correction -1.0 1.0mm ∼...

  • Page 30: Parameter Selection

    Chapter 4 PARAMETER Parameter Selection (NOTE) The screen shown is an example when the programmer is connected to the machine with the taper tack specifications. When the programmer is connected to the machine with the straight bar tack specifications, a partly different screen will be displayed. Selection with the [SHORT CUT] key Press any one of the [SHORT CUT] keys on the programmer.

  • Page 31: Changing The Parameter

    Chapter 4 PARAMETER Changing the Parameter Described below is the setting method for parameter No. 00 (sewing speed) from[1800rpm] to [2000 rpm] as an example. (NOTE) The screen shown is an example when the programmer is connected to the machine with the taper tack specifications.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 PARAMETER E-26 PD-9810...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Program Reading And Writing

    Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING...

  • Page 34: Program Reading From The Machine

    Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Reading from the Machine Press the [P] key to start the programmer. When the auto read/write setting is set to OFF, the menu screen appears and so does the parameter setting screen when set to ON. For further details, refer to “Auto Read/Write Setting”(page E-34). W0012Q Select the <Machine read>...

  • Page 35: Program Writing To The Machine

    Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Writing to the Machine Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q Select the <Machine write> icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0014Q Press the [ENTER] key after confirming the program No.. The buzzer starts to sound and the writing is to end.

  • Page 36: Program Reading From The File

    Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Reading from the File Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q Select the <File read> icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0015Q Select the file to read with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 37: Program Writing To The File

    Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Program Writing to the File Any name can be input to a file. When the file name is not changed, you don't have to proceed with procedures from 4 to 7. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. W0012Q Select the <File write>...
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 PROGRAM READING AND WRITING Enter an alpha-numeral by repeating procedures from 5 to 6. Press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen after the alpha-numeral is entered. Select [YES] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. When the file to write to is changed, press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen and select a file again.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Handy Functions

    Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 40: Auto Read/Write Setting

    Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS Auto Read/Write Setting When the programmer is to start or end, setting can be performed as for auto program reading and writing (refer to “Enable/disable for auto read/write”(page E-46) for the setting method.) Operation for file reading and writing is not needed at each start and end of the programmer. Program numbers to read and write can be selected from two choices below: •...

  • Page 41: File Saving Function

    Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS File Saving Function Three programs at maximum, which are currently read in the programmer, can be stored as a file. Saved files are optional to read and write. The same file can be used on multiple machines if the programmer is connected to different machines and the saved file is written in them.
  • Page 42 Chapter 6 HANDY FUNCTIONS E-36 PD-9810...

  • Page 43: Chapter 7 Other Functions

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 44: Data Saving To Another Machine

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Data saving to another machine Saving area Many kinds of data can be saved in the programmer. There exists a multi-segmented data saving place in the programmer and each segmented place is called " area". Each area serves as described below: •...
  • Page 45 Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Read all of the program in machine 1 into the programmer. (B) (Refer to “Program Reading from the Machine”(page E-28).) The data in machine 1 is read into the machine area and work area. All jobs such as data change on the programmer are executed in the work area.

  • Page 46: Cycle Program Setting

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cycle Program Setting Cycle program setting Setting can be performed as for continuous execution of 8 programs at maximum. The example below exemplifies changing the cycle program from [01 (ON), 01 (ON), 05 (OFF)] to [01 (ON), 01 (ON), 01 (ON), 05 (OFF)].
  • Page 47 Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Proceed with operations from 6 to 7 to set the cycle setting. When an input column for program Nos. is [-], cycle programs set further right to that column are all disable. Be sure to perform the continuous input of the program to execute in order not to put a space. W0071Q (NOTE) Render the input column for [C1] to [-] in order to clear all of the setting and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 48: Display Of The Program Nos. For The Machine At Cycle Program Writing

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Display of the program Nos. for the machine at cycle program writing When the cycle program set on the programmer is written, an exceptional display may occur for the program No. display of the machine depending how both settings are combined. When numbers of the cycle program set on the programmer are less than those set on the machine;...

  • Page 49: Initializing The Program In The Work Area

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Initializing the Program in the Work Area Initialization can be performed as for the program read in the work area of the programmer. (Reset to the factory setting.) For the work area, refer to “Data saving to another machine”(page E-38). Programmer Machine File 1...

  • Page 50: Initializing All Of The Program In The Environment Setting Area And Work Area

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Select the <Initialization> icon with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0018Q Select the <Initialize any program> icon (the icon on the left) and press the [ENTER] key. W0074Q Select any program No. with the [+/-] key and press the [ENTER] key. W0075Q Select [YES] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 51: Environment Setting

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Environment Setting Setting is performed as for programmer operation. Language used Any language can be selected from languages listed below. Language setting is set to English at the factory setting. <For Asia> • English • Japanese •...

  • Page 52: Setting Numbers Of The Program To Read And Write

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Setting numbers of the program to read and write Numbers of the program to read and write can be set to either [All programs] or [Any one program]. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen.

  • Page 53: Display/Non-Display Of The Check Message

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Select [Automatic READ / WRITE OFF] or [Automatic READ / WRITE ON] with the [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. Select [Automatic READ / WRITE ON] to enable the auto read/write and select [Automatic READ / WRITE OFF] to disable the auto read/write.

  • Page 54: Prom Version Display

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS PROM version display The version of PROM installed in the programmer and the one for the machine can be displayed. Press the [P] key to start the programmer. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. Select the <Environment setting>...

  • Page 55: Comparing The Program

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Comparing the Program The currently editing data can be compared with the data in the machine or the file in the programmer. • 9 programs can be all compared. • The cycle program is excluded from the comparative object. Programmer Environment Cycle...

  • Page 56: Comparing With The Data In The Programmer

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS (2) If no change is made on the program, [No change!!] is displayed. 1613Q Comparing with the data in the programmer Press the [P] key to start the programmer. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. Select the <Program comparison>...

  • Page 57: Copying The Program

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Copying the program Described below is the copy procedure to transcribe the program stored in the programmer, on another program with different program number. Press [P] key to start the programmer. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu screen. Select <Program copy>...

  • Page 58: Prom Exchange Procedures

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS PROM Exchange Procedures PROM in the programmer can be upgraded. Refer to the Instruction Manual of the machine for how to exchange PROM of the machine. (CAUTION) When PROM of the programmer is exchanged, PROM of the machine should be changed to the identical version to the programmer.
  • Page 59 Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Detach PROM from the socket with tools. Tools are independently sold. If tools are unavailable, use (-) screw driver to detach PROM. (CAUTION) When a screwdriver is used to detach, ply each side of PROM with care alternately and gradually.
  • Page 60 Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Put the cover back and fasten it with (4) screws. Screws 1504Q Connect the programmer to the machine and press the [P] key to start the programmer. The buzzer sounds five times and the programmer starts with all of the program in the environment setting area and work area.

  • Page 61: Change To Factory Settings

    Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Change to factory settings Programmer Cycle Machine File 1 File 2 File 3 Environment Work program setting Press the [P] key with the [ESC] key and the [ENTER] key pressed to start the programmer. The buzzer sounds six times intermittently and the programmer starts to operate with all of the program in the above areas initialized.
  • Page 62 Chapter 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS E-56 PD-9810...

  • Page 63: Chapter 8 Error Message

    Chapter 8 ERROR MESSAGE...

  • Page 64: List Of Messages

    Chapter 8 ERROR MESSAGE List of Messages Data version unmatch error Inconsistency of the version between machine and programmer causes this error. Set versions between programmer and machine to identical ones. For how to exchange PROM of the programmer, refer to “PROM Exchange Procedures”(page E-52).

  • Page 65: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Printed in Japan 118-J98 SA0283-101 2002.12.F(1)

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