Page 1 550-867 Betriebsanleitung Service Instructions...
Page 3 Foreword This instruction manual is intended to help the user to become familiar with the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in accordance with the recommendations. The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate the machine securely, properly and economically. Observation of the instructions eliminates danger, reduces costs for repair and down-times, and increases the reliability and life of the machine.
Page 4: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions The non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause bodily injuries or damages to the machine. 1. The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the instruction book and operated by persons with appropriate training. 2.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index Page: Preface and General Safety Instructions Service Instructions Class 550-867 (Edition 12/2011) General notes Gauges........... . .
Page 6 Index Page: 2.10.1 Thread regulator ..........2.10.2 Thread take-up spring.
Page 7: Gauges
Note: Some of the shafts of the special sewing machine 550-867 are provided with flat spots. This facilitates the adjustment considerably. In case of all adjustments on flat spots the first screw in rotation direction is put on such a flat spot.
Page 8: Description Of The Locking Positions
Description of the locking positions With the locking pin 1 and the arresting grooves 2 and 3 in the arm shaft crank 4 the sewing machine can be arrested in two adjusting positions. Position I = Locking pin Ø 5 mm for large groove = Looping stroke, needle bar height Position II = Locking pin Ø...
Page 9: Graduation On The Handwheel
Graduation on the handwheel The handwheel 2 has a graduation printed on it. Certain settings are carried out according to the position of the handwheel. – Turn the handwheel until the degree mark mentioned in the present instructions points to the index 3. –...
Page 10: Sewing Machine
Sewing machine Position of the arm shaft crank on the arm shaft Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the position of the arm shaft crank only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The arm shaft crank 1 is fastened on the arm shaft 4 with three threaded pins 2.
Page 11: Upper And Lower Toothed Belt Wheel / Toothed Belt
Upper and lower toothed belt wheel / toothed belt 2.2.1 Position of the upper toothed belt wheel Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the position of the upper toothed belt wheel only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The toothed belt wheel 2 is fastened on the arm shaft 4 with two threaded pins.
Page 12: Position Of The Lower Toothed Belt Wheel
2.2.2 Position of the lower toothed belt wheel Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the position of the lower toothed belt wheel only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The threaded pins in the toothed belt wheel 2 must sit on the flat spot 1 of the lower shaft 5.
Page 13: Bottom Feed And Stepping Motor
Bottom feed and stepping motor 2.3.1 Pre-setting Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Adjust the basic setting only with the sewing machine switched off. Pre-setting – Fix the screws 1 and 3 on the flat spots of the shaft 2. –...
Page 14: Position Of The Feed Dog In The Throat Plate Cutout
2.3.2 Position of the feed dog in the throat plate cutout Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the position of the feed dog and stitch regulator gear only when the machine is switched off. –...
Page 15 – Set the lever on the step motor to marking. – Set the gear to “0”. In order to do so, turn the positioning frame 14 so that the tongues come parallel to each other. – Tighten the screw 13 on the block 12. –...
Page 16: Feeding Motion Of The Feed Dog
2.3.3 Feeding motion of the feed dog Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the feeding motion of the feed dog only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking When the machine is in position “190°” the feed dog must not move upon actuating the stitch regulator if the maximum stitch length is set.
Page 17: Lifting Motion Of The Feed Dog
2.3.4 Lifting motion of the feed dog Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the lifting motion of the feed dog only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The feed dog should stand at the same height at the needle’s entering and leaving the throat plate.
Page 18: Feed Dog Height
2.3.5 Feed dog height Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the height of the feed dog only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking For a safe forward movement of the material the feed dog 2 must be in its highest position for machines with KFA (short thread cutter) 0.8 mm above the throat plate surface.
Page 19: Balance Weight
2.3.6 Balance weight Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the balance weight only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The balance weight 1 has to be positioned in a way that, with the handwheel in position “210°”, a stuck in Allen key 3 stands parallel to the bed plate 2.
Page 20: Transmission Lever
Transmission lever Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the transmission lever only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The lever 3 transmits the movement of the advance shaft to the needle bar linkage. The lever 3 must be positioned in a way the distance between the surface of the arm 1 and the center of the bolt 2 amounts to 123,6 mm with the stitch length set to “0”.
Page 21: Needle Bar Linkage
Needle bar linkage 2.5.1 Align the needle bar linkage laterally Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the needle bar linkage only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The needle must penetrate the center of the feed dog’s stitch hole. –...
Page 22: Needle Penetration In Feeding Direction
2.5.2 Needle penetration in feeding direction Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the needle penetration only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The needle is supposed to penetrate the center of the feed dog’s stitch hole with the stitch length set to “0”.
Page 23: Hook, Looping Stroke And Needle Bar Height
Hook, looping stroke and needle bar height 2.6.1 Looping stroke Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the looping stroke only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The looping stroke is the way of the needle bar from its bottom dead center to the point where the hook tip 2 is at the middle of the needle 1.
Page 24: Needle Bar Height
2.6.2 Needle bar height Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the needle bar height only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The needle bar’ s height is to be set in a way that the hook tip stands in the lower third of the needle scarf with the stitch length set to “...
Page 25: Distance Between Hook And Needle
2.6.4 Distance between hook and needle Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the distance between hook and needle only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking In looping stroke position the distance between the hook tip and the needle scarf is to be max.
Page 26: Needle Guard
2.6.5 Needle guard Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the needle guard only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The needle guard 2 is to prevent a contact of the needle with the hook tip.
Page 27: Bobbin Case Opening
Bobbin case opening 2.7.1 General The thread lever has to pull the thread through between the bobbin case and its holder. For the thread to slip through without any hindrance the bobbing case must be opened in this particular moment. That way the desired seam pattern can be achieved with the least thread tension possible.
Page 28 Correction – Loosen screw 4. – Shift the cover on the hook housing downward. – Loosen screw 5. – Adjust the bobbing case opener 3. – Tighten screw 5 again. – Put the cover back again. – Tighten screw 4.
Page 29: Timing Of Opening
2.7.3 Timing of opening Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the bobbin case opener only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking After having taken up the loop, when the hook tip 2 is below the bobbin case opener (handwheel position 350°) the sewing thread should be able to slip through unimpededly between the bobbin case opening finger 3 and the bobbin case 1.
Page 30: Feeding Foot And Presser Foot
Feeding foot and presser foot 2.8.1 Feeding foot and presser foot stroke Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the stroke of the sewing feet only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking Setting of the cylinder With the multi-position cylinder lifted the tongues 4 of the stitch regulator gear have to be flush.
Page 31: Stroke Motion Of The Feeding Foot
2.8.2 Stroke motion of the feeding foot Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the stroke motion only when the machine is switched off. Prerequisite · The strokes of the feeding foot and the presser foot are identical (see chapter 2.8.1).
Page 32: Sewing Foot Pressure
2.8.3 Sewing foot pressure Standard checking The material to be sewn must not “float”. It should not be exerted more pressure than necessary. Correction – Set the sewing foot pressure by turning screw 1. Increase the pressure = Turn screw 1 clockwise. Decrease the pressure = Turn screw 1 counter-clockwise.
Page 33: Sewing Foot Lifting
Sewing foot lifting 2.9.1 Mechanical sewing foot lift Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the clearance of the lifting mechanism only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The lifting shaft 6 is supposed to run softly but should have no end play.
Page 34: Height Of The Sewing Feet Arrested With Hand Lever
2.9.2 Height of the sewing feet arrested with hand lever Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the sewing foot lifting only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The sewing feet 4 are arrested in lifted position with the hand lever 1, for example in order to exchange the sewing feet or to run the sewing machine without any material or to wind up the hook thread.
Page 35: Height Of The Lifted Sewing Feet
2.9.3 Height of the lifted sewing feet Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the height of the lifted sewing feet only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The pneumatically or via knee lever lifted sewing feet 4 are supposed to have a distance of 20 mm to the throat plate, when the needle bar is in its upper dead center.
Page 36: 2.10 Thread-Guiding Parts
2.10 Thread-guiding parts 2.10.1 Thread regulator Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the thread regulator only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The position of the thread regulator 1 depends on the thickness of the material to be sewn, the thread size and the chosen stitch length.
Page 37: Thread Take-Up Spring
2.10.2 Thread take-up spring Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the thread take-up spring only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The standard setting for the spring travel and spring tension only apply to usual thread sizes.
Page 38: Thread Tension Plate
2.10.3 Thread tension plate ATTENTION! Repair works on the thread tension plate 1 may only be effectuated by Dürkopp Adler. Trying to repair it on one’s own will destroy the exact calibration and leads to loss of warranty. 2.10.4 Measuring system for thread tension ATTENTION! In order to ensure the quality of sewing results continuously the measuring system for thread tension has to be checked and calibrated...
Page 39: 2.11 Short Thread Cutter
2.11 Short thread cutter 2.11.1 General Thread-pulling knife height As standard the height of the thread-pulling knife is set through the washers underneath the knife carrier 3 to a distance of 10.9±0.05 between the upper edge of the knife carrier 3 and the screw-on area of the hook bearing (see the picture).
Page 40: Locking Latch For The Thread-Pulling Knife
2.11.2 Locking latch for the thread-pulling knife ATTENTION: Danger of breakage! The sewing machine must not be used without the thread-pulling knife. The back stop (anti-rollback) for the bobbin case 2 is situated on the thread pulling knife. Standard checking In the thread-pulling knife’s 1 resting position, between the locking latch 10 and the locking bolt 11 should not be a distance of more than 0.1mm.
Page 41: Thread Pulling Knife
2.11.3 Thread pulling knife Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the thread-pulling knife only when the machine is switched off. ATTENTION! The sewing machine must not be used without the thread-pulling knife. The back stop (anti-rollback) for the bobbin case 2 is situated on the thread pulling knife.
Page 42 Correction – Loosen the screws (4x) on the clamping ring 5 and shift it towards the hook bearing. Tighten the screws (4x) on the clamping ring 5 again in order to avoid changing the looping stroke’s position. – Loosen the screws (2x) on the control cam 4. –...
Page 43: Counter Knife
2.11.4 Counter knife Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Check and set the counter-knife only when the machine is switched off. Standard checking The thread is to be trimmed safely with as little pressure as possible. A low trimming pressure keeps the knife wear low! It must be possible to safely trim two of the thickest sewing threads simultaneously.
Page 44 Correction of the cutting pressure – Swing out the thread-pulling knife 1 far enough so that the marking 19 stands next to the blade of the counter-knife 2. – Loosen screw 20. – Turn the counter-knife 2 against the thread-pulling knife 1. –...
Page 45: Cutting Position
2.11.5 Cutting position Standard checking With the factory setting the cutting position corresponds to the position “thread lever in its upper dead center” (65°on the handwheel). – Turn the handwheel to position 0°. – Release the locking latch. – Swing out the thread-pulling knife 6 manually. In order to do so push the lever 7 with the roller to the right against the control cam 4.
Page 46: Important Notes Concerning Electrostatic Discharges (Esd)
2.12 Important notes concerning electrostatic discharges (ESD) ATTENTION! Before effectuating any works on electronic components: Turn off the main switch. Remove the plug from the socket. · Electrostatic discharges can cause damage to PCBs and other components. You can obtain a certain protection by wearing anti-static gloves or wrist-wraps that you can connect for grounding on the mass of any unpainted metal piece of the machine head or on the switch cabinet.
Page 47: 2.13 Potentiometer In The Arm
2.13 Potentiometer in the arm Sewing machines with thread trimmer are equipped with a potentiometer in order to limit the sewing speed of higher sewing foot strokes. Through this potentiometer the control unit recognizes the sewing foot stroke and limits the sewing speed. 2.13.1 Basic setting without control panel Set sewing machines without control panel according to the following...
Page 48: Basic Setting With The Control Panel V810 Or V820
2.13.2 Basic setting with the control panel V810 or V820 Caution: Risk of injury! The adjustment of the potentiometer is done with the main switch switched on. Work with utmost caution. – Loosen the stop screw 1 for the potentiometer 2. –...
Page 49: Connections On The Pcb
2.14 Connections PCB For the sake of completeness, the various connections of the PCB mentioned below are explained here. Connection Device Designation S401 Inductive switch hook plate S411 Reference switch stitch regulator PCB Thread tensioner plate Jumper 1 - 2 Valve Y6 switch on with signal FA (default) Jumper 3 - 4 Valve Y6 switch on with signal NK...
Page 50: 2.15 Setting The Sliding Clutch
2.15 Setting the sliding clutch Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Set the sliding clutch only with the sewing machine switched off. The factory setting of the sliding clutch is at about 8 Nm and is marked with the point 1 on the sliding clutch. –...
Page 51 Lubrication Caution: Risk of injury! Oil can cause skin rashes. Avoid longer skin contact. After contact wash yourself thoroughly. ATTENTION! The handling and disposal of mineral oils is subject to legal regulations. Deliver used oil to an authorized collecting station. Protect your environment.
Page 52: Hook Lubrication
Hook lubrication Caution: Risk of injury! Turn off the main switch. Adjust the hook lubrication only with the sewing machine switched off. Make a functional test with utmost caution when the sewing machine is running. Standard checking The necessary oil quantity for the correct lubrication of the hook is factory set by the manufacturer.
Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance Caution: Risk of injury! Turn the main switch off ! The maintenance of the sewing machine must only be done when the machine is switched off. The daily or weekly maintenance work (cleaning and oiling) to be carried out by the operators of the sewing machine is described in the operating instructions (part 1).
Page 54: Setting Of The Tearing Seam Visualization Software
Setting of the tearing seam visualization software General 4.1.1 Security levels The software of the sewing unit 550-867 has as standard equipment 3 security levels. · Level 0 = Operator · Level 1 = Supervisor · Level 2 = Product manager...
Page 55: Data Backup
4.1.2 Data backup The sewing unit 550-867 has been configurated in the factory so that it is ready for operating. To this end the operating system“Microsoft XP” as well as the Dürkopp Adler software “SAB” has been provided with all the necessary settings.
Page 56: Logging In With Scanner And Barcode
4.1.4 Logging in with scanner and barcode – Press the switch 2 underneath the table top. The integrated lamp lights up. – Scan in the barcode of the operator using the hand scanner 3. The corresponding security level is activated.
Page 57: Exiting The System
Exiting the system – Press the button “End”. The following screen will appear: – Press the button “PC off”. The system will be shut down and the PC switched off. Note: Exiting by pressing the “Yes” will lead the user to the Windows graphic user interface (only possible with the security level 2).
Page 58: Setting A New Operator
Setting a new operator Before the engineered sewing station can be used the operator has to be logged in. The person logging in the new operator has to be authorized to access at least security level 2. Note! The length of the card barcode has to be predefined in the setup. –...
Page 59: Deleting An Operator
Deleting an operator In order to carry out this operation the user must be authorized to access security level 2. – Log in to the system – Press the “Access” button – Press the button “Delete”. The following screen will appear: –...
Page 60: Displaying An Operator
Displaying the operators – Log in to the system – Press the “Access” button – Press the “Disp op.” button. The following screen will appear: – Press “Operator screen”. The following screen will appear: – Select an operator symbol from the list. –...
Page 61: Seam Patterns
Seam patterns Upon pressing the button “seam patterns” new seam patterns can be created or existing seam patterns can be edited or deleted. – Press the button “Seam patterns”. The following screen will appear:...
Page 62: Creating A New Seam Pattern
4.6.1 Creating a new seam pattern – Press the button “new seam pattern”. A screen displaying all existing seam patterns and their alteration status will appear. – Press “Seam pattern code” 2. The following input screen will appear. “ Return” –...
Page 63 – Press the “OK” button. An input screen for the number of seam sections will appear. – Select the number of seam sections, for example “3”. – Press the “OK” button. The new seam pattern will be displayed.
Page 64 – Select the individual seam sections by clicking on them and enter the corresponding seam parameters. The selected seam segment is displayed with a raised bar. monitored (red) not monitored (green) selected seam section Parameter Description Free/SAB Indicates whether a free seam segment or a tearing seam is activated Max.
Page 65 Inserting a seam section – Select the seam section that will follow the new section that is to be inserted. – Press the “Insert” button. The following screen will appear. – Press the “OK” button. The inserted seam section 1 will be displayed. –...
Page 66 Delete a seam section – Press the seam section that is to be deleted. For example: Seam section 1. – Press the button “Delete”. The following screen will appear: – Press the “OK” button. The seam section will be deleted. Three seam patterns are displayed.
Page 67: Editing A Seam Pattern
4.6.2 Editing a seam pattern – Press the “Edit a seam pattern” button. A list of all existing seam patterns and their alteration status will be displayed. – Enter the seam pattern code. – Press the “OK” button. The selected seam pattern will be displayed on the screen. –...
Page 68: Copying A Seam Pattern
4.6.3 Copying a seam pattern – Press the button “Copy a seam pattern”. A list of all existing seam patterns and their alteration status will be displayed. – Enter the code of the seam pattern that is to be copied. For example: Seam pattern 003.
Page 69: Deleting A Seam Pattern
4.6.4 Deleting a seam pattern – Press the button “Delete a seam pattern”. A list of all existing seam patterns and their alteration status will be displayed. – Enter the seam pattern code. For example: Seam pattern 004 – Press the button “OK”. A confirmation request will appear: –...
Page 70: Database
Data base The finished seams are recorded and the data are memorized in a data base. Via the button “Data base” these recorded data can be displayed, printed and copied. – The selection of the desired data takes place via button 1 File Each day a new file is created.
Page 71 ”Copy” The selected daily file will be copied to a previously determined directory. ”Help” A list of the error codes will appear (see chapter 6.7) ”Thread Tens” File that indicates the thread tension values of each individual stitch within the documented seam sections.
Page 72: Check
Checking Via the button “Check” functions are available that serve to secure and restore files, to inform about sewing materials and sewing parameters as well as to test, adjust and set-up the integrated sewing station. “Backup System” When this function is activated all system-relevant settings will be saved.
Page 73 – Press the “OK” button. A selection window will appear. – Select the backup location. – Press “OK”. The backup will be saved. “Restore System” System-relevant data are imported into the system. The requested parameters can be set previously. For the way of proceeding see Backup System...
Page 74 ”Print BC label” When this function is activated the label printer will print a barcode label. “Backup file DB” When this function is activated all data base records of the sewing station will be saved under the corresponding machine number. For the way of proceeding see Backup System “Data import”...
Page 75 “Setup” When this function is activated system settings can be entered “General settings” When this function is activated the language is selected, code numbers for the manufacturer and the sewing station are attributed, relevant barcode digits determined and the sewing equipment that is to be used selected.
Page 76 Read bobbin no. with Bobbin identification via stat. scanner barcode (optional) existing / not existing With seam scanner Monitoring of the end label (optional) existing / not existing Cone switch for the Monitoring of the thread cone needle thread via proximity switch. The barcodes are read with the hand scanner.
Page 77 Thread tension regulator on When using an ETT nominal and and actual values are compared and corrected (adjusted) ON/OFF Edge detection Optional equipment for the detection / controlling of the distance between needle and material edge existing / not existing Bartack stitches for each Enables different SS progr.
Page 78 Barcodes Via the “Barcode” field the barcode definitions can be adjusted, saved or newly loaded. In order to do so the relevant barcode digits are defined through the setting of masks. The digit of the barcode will be read. The digit of the barcode will be ignored. Entry of the nominal values Changing the barcode definition...
Page 79 Memorizing a barcode definition – Press the “Save” button. A selection window will appear. – Enter a file name. – Press “Save”. The definition is memorized. “Label” Via the “Label" button the layout of the end label can be determined. The barcode information that will be printed is determined.
Page 80 “Load” Via this button a barcode set-up file can be loaded. – Press “Load”. A selection window will appear. – Press the requested file. – Press “Open”. The file will be loaded. “Save” Via this button a barcode definition can be memorized. –...
Page 81 ”Path+Net” Via the “Path+Net” field the paths to be used when saving the record database and the system database can be determined, as well as the intervals between automatic saving. – Press “Change path”. The following screen will appear: – Select the path.
Page 82 “Threads” field When this function is activated a database containing the threads that are determined for the use with this system will be displayed. New threads can be entered and existing threads can be deleted. Important note Upon entering a new thread the Ident-No. has to be entered. Through the Ident-No.
Page 83 – Press the button “Scan”. The following screen will appear: – Read the thread barcode with the hand scanner. – Press “OK”. The thread barcode is adopted. – Enter further thread data and confirm with “OK”. “Modify thread type” When this function is activated the selected thread type can be modified.
Page 84 “Print DB” When this function is activated the seam database will be printed (only if a file printer is connected and has been activated in the setup). “Display DB” When this function is activated the seam data base will be opened and all seam parameters will be displayed.
Page 85 “Bobbins” When this function is activated all registered bobbins will be displayed. By pressing the “Delete” button preselected bobbins can be deleted. – Press the bobbin that is to be deleted. – Press “Delete”. A confirmation request will appear: – Press “OK”.
Page 86 “Needle DB” If during the setup the component „needle control“ has been activated, the operator will be asked in certain intervals to check the needle and replace it, if necessary. These activities are recorded in the needle replacement data base. –...
Page 87 “SM-Cali” and “Cali” If during the setup the component „calibration control“ has been activated, the operator will be asked in certain intervals to check the settings of the step motor and the thread tension sensor or to recalibrate them. These activities are recorded in the thread tension and step motor calibration data base.
Page 88 “SM” When this function is activated the stitch length adjustment can be calibrated and checked. Checking the stitch lengths – Pull the needle thread out of the needle. – Put a piece of cardboard 1 under the sewing foot. – Press the button “Check 2 mm”.
Page 89 Calibrating the stitch lengths – Pull the needle thread out of the needle. – Put a piece of cardboard 1 under the sewing foot. – Press the button “Cali. 1”. The following screen will appear: – Press the button “Enter 100 stitches + length”. The following screen will appear: –...
Page 90 “I/O” When this function is activated the inputs and outputs of the system can be checked. “Scanner” When this function is activated the barcode scanners can be tested.
Page 91 “Sewing motor” When this function is activated all the functions of the Efka DC motor can be checked. The preset settings like initial bartack, end bartack, speed, stitch length and so forth will be transmitted to the control unit via pressing the “Send”...
Page 92 “Thread tension” This function is for the setting of the thread tension in consideration of the preset tolerance limits, the sewing speed, the lift stroke as well as the stitch length and for the checking of the thread tension after a Teach-in process in connection with a ETT.
Page 93 “Teach-In” During the monitored seam sections the values of the occurring thread tensions will be compared to a preset tolerance range. If the thread tensions deviate from the tolerance range more often than desired the seam will be defined as bad seam . Adjusting the thread tension to the required tolerance range The value of the needle thread tension is influenced by several factors like sewing speed, material, sewing thread, seam section etc.
Page 94 Step 2: Thread tension at the operating point – Press “Begin test seam”. The following screen will appear: The determined values for step 2 will be displayed. – Press the button “next step”. – Carry out step 3 and 4. A screen displaying all registered values will appear.
Page 95: Error Codes
Error codes EC10000 Acknowledging an error through the supervisor EC20000 Check the thread tension, currently not in use EC21000 Forced thread trimming in a tearing seam EC21500 Received a wrong error message from the Efka motor EC21600 Received a wrong bobbin thread message from the Efka motor EC22000...
Page 96: 4.10 Determining The End Label Barcode
4.10 Determining the end label barcode In order to carry out changes in the barcode labelling system the operator must be authorized to security level 2. – Log in to the system. – Call up “Check”. – Call up “Setup”. –...
Page 97 Daily number of pieces (two digits);for example: 1234 = 34 Daily number of pieces (three digits);for example: 1234 = 234 Daily number of pieces (four digits);for example: 1234 = 1234 Daily number of pieces (five digits);for example: 12345 = 12345 Daily number of pieces (six digits);...
Page 98 When the extended label print is activated, the information will always be printed at the predefined position, regardless of the barcode set-up file that has been loaded. ****************************************************************************** * 550-867 D5 * 04. Nov. 2010 * This is the extended label printing setup file * for customer specific label printing * Format of the control lines: * ———————————————————-...
Page 99: 4.11 Determining The Endlabel Layout
4.11 Determining the endlabel layout In order to carry out changes in the barcode labelling system the operator must be authorized to security level 2. – Log in to the system. – Call up “Check”. – Call up “Setup”. – Call up “Label”.
Page 100: 4.12 Adapting Barcode Definitions
4.12 Adapting barcode definitions In order to carry out changes in the barcode labelling system the operator must be authorized to security level 2. – Log in to the system. – Call up “Check”. – Call up “Setup”. – Call up “Barcodes”. –...
Page 101 for example · Primary barcode: (read via hand scanner) 11112233001234567890 · Primary barcode identification in the field “Prim. barcode ident. A”: (barcode for material and colour) 11110000000000000000 · ID number: 1111 If only pieces with the ID number “1111” are to be processed, this number can be entered in the field “Identifier A set value”.
Page 102 Via the ID number the corresponding parameters will be requested from the data base (here the seam pattern with the number 330). Note Three-digit seam patterns are identified with seam pattern numbers between 100 – 999 (identifying numbers between 001 and 099 are not admissed.
Page 103 The ID numbers are identical = OK. The sewing parameters No. 330 will be requested from the data base. 11112233001234567890 11112333001234567890 “Prim. barcode mask L/R”: 00000000110000000000 00000000110000000000 ID number: The ID numbers are identical = OK. A right-hand seat will be sewn. The text for a right-hand seat will be printed on the endlabel.
Page 104: 4.13 Setting The Printer
4.13 Setting the printer Note! When exchanging the connected barcode printer 1 the old printer driver has to be deleted in the Windows printer menu and the new printer has to be installed. 4.13.1 Uninstall the printer driver On the Windows printer screen 1 two printer drivers (Zebra GK420t (ZPL) and Zebra GK420t) are displayed.
Page 105 – Open Windows Explorer. – Open the local Disk (C:). – Select the directory “Printer Driver”. – Doubleclick the program “Driver Uninstall.exe”. The following screen appears: – Press the “Next” button. The installed printer drivers will be displayed. – Select the driver “Zebra GK420T”. –...
Page 106 The following screen appears: – Press the“OK” button. The selected printer drivers will be deleted. – Select the driver “Zebra GK420t (ZPL)”. – Press the “Remove” button. – Press the “OK” button. The following screen will appear. – Press the “Next” button. –...
Page 107: Install A New Printer
4.13.2 Install a new printer Note! Connect the printer only after the setup has been successfully completed. – Doubleclick the program “Setup.exe” in the directory “PrinterDriver”. The following screen will appear: – Select the desired language. – Press the “OK” button. The following screen will appear.
Page 108 – Select on the screen 1 the printer mode “ Zebra EPL ”. – Select on the screen 2 the correct printer appellation (see printer type label). Example: Zebra GK420t (EPL) – Press the button “Next”. The following note will appear: –...
Page 109 The screen for the printer name will appear. – Confirm the displayed printer name. – Note! Make sure that between the word Zebra and the model number GK420t there are two blank spaces! – Press the “Next” button. The configuration assistant will appear. –...
Page 110 – Select the unit “Milimeters” in the field 1. – Enter the label width in the field 2 (Width). – Enter the label height in the field 3 (Height). – Press the “OK” button. The following screen will appear. – Press the “Next”...
Page 111 – Select “Thermal Transfer”. – Press the “Next” button. The screen for the calibration of the label will appear. – Press the “Next” button. – Press the “Finish” button. The screen for the printer test will appear. – Press the “Finish” button. On the Windows printer screen the installed printer driver will appear.
Page 112 – Connect the printer by using the USB-cable. – Switch on the printer. After a while the Windows operating system will find a new printer. The hardware assistant will be launched. – Select “No, not this time”. – Press the “Next” button. The screen for the installation wizard will appear.
Page 113 – Press the “Continue Anyway” button. The screen for the driver search will appear. – Select in the field 1 (Copy files from) the path c:\PrinterDriver. – Press the “OK” button. – Press the “Finish” button. The automatic installation has been successfully completed. On the Windows printer screen the installed printer driver will appear(Zebra GK420t (Copy1)) together with the notice that the new hardware has been installed successfully.
Page 114: Printer Calibration
Note! Both printer drivers have to be installed in order for the printer to work properly and so that the operating system will not find a new hardware at each start-up. Rename the printer driver installed by the operating system for a better identification.
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