Each pocket sequence can be composed of a maximum of 8 pocket programs in any order. On the “slanting-pocket version” of the class 745-34 all practical angles can be programmed by the operator, who can thus dispense with the need to spend time and effort readjusting the corner blades and programming seam displacements.
Operating terminal Data input and output is done via an operating terminal with a colour LCD display and a multipurpose keyboard. RST (reset) Colour display Decimal keypad Cursor keys OK key ESC key Function keys Key/key group Function Function keys Call sewing-program parameter screens (from the main screen).
Memory card 3.1 Saving and loading program data The memory card (RAM card) is a long-term storage medium for storing sewing programs and transferring sewing-machine software. It enables sewing programs, seam patterns and machine parameters to be transferred to other sewing units. Write protection Labelling panel...
3.1.1 Transferring program data from the memory card to the controller Machine parameters, program sequences and pocket programs can be transferred to the memory card individually. CAUTION: The machine must not be switched off during the transfer of data to the controller.
3.1.2 Transferring program data from the controller to the memory card When saving to the RAM card all parameters are transferred. – While the main screen is displayed insert the memory card in the side of the controller in the direction of the arrow. The panel with lettering must be towards the operator.
3.2 Saving and loading the language version 3.2.1 Transferring the language version from the memory card to the controller CAUTION: The machine must not be switched off during the transfer of data to the controller. – Turn on the main switch, press and hold down the “á” key press the “RST”...
3.3 Transferring the machine software to the controller The machine software is transferred to the controller by means of a “bootbox” or a notebook and loader cable. The connection and operation of the bootbox are described in the “Bootbox for manual and automatic sewing machines with DAC2A/B controllers”...
Calling sewing programs – Turn on the main switch. The controller is initialised. The DÜRKOPP-ADLER logo briefly appears in the display. – The display switches to the main screen. Sewing-program parameter menus are called by pressing one of the function keys F1 and F2.
4.2 Changing parameter values Parameter values are changed in the individual parameter screens. – Select the required parameter with the “ï ” or “ð ” cursor keys. A black background appears behind the symbol of the selected parameter. – Press the OK key. The settings window appears with the current values or to enable values to be entered.
Sewing programs With Class 745-34 you can program up to 99 different sewing programs. The individual sewing programs (pocket programs) are freely programmable. 20 independent pocket sequences are available. Each pocket sequence can be composed of a maximum of 8 pocket programs in any order.
5.2 Running a machine program – Turn on the main switch. The controller is initialised. – The Dürkopp Adler Logo briefly appears in the display. – The controller checks the position of the transport carriage. The following display appears: Info line: Reference run –...
5.3 Main screen The main screen displays the seam pattern, sewing program, selected pocket sequence and important parameters. Parameters can be individually selected by the user. Info line Seam pattern The left half of the display shows the seam pattern of the selected pocket program.
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Parameters The symbols in the centre of the right half of the display give rapid access to important parameters. Up to ten parameters can be selected by the operator for display on the main screen (see also section 6.7). Parameters can be changed directly on the decimal keypad. The number of the key to be pressed is displayed to the right of the parameter symbol.
5.4 Pocket programs ( This menu item contains the parameters for programming the various pocket programs. They are used to program the seam and its associated additional functions. Info line: Select pocket program – While the main screen is displayed press function key F1. The display switches to the pocket-program screen.
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Programming the seam pattern The actual pocket form is programmed under this menu item. The programmed pocket is shown with the corresponding information in the left half of the display. The corresponding parameter symbols appear in the right half. – Select the required parameter with cursor keys “ï”, “ð”, “ñ”...
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Seam-start pattern This parameter selects the form of the seam pattern at the seam start. Straight seam pattern Slanting seam pattern (left) Slanting seam pattern (right) – Select the required seam form with cursor keys “ï”or “ð”. – Press the “OK” key. The seam-angle entry window appears: Seam angle Entry: 01 ...
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Seam-end pattern This parameter selects the form of the seam pattern at the seam end. Straight seam pattern Slanting seam pattern (left) Slanting seam pattern (right) – Select the required seam form with cursor keys “ï”or “ð”. – Press the “OK” key. The seam-angle entry window appears: Seam angle Entry: 01 ...
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Select flap side The sewing length is equipped with a reflecting light barrier for the recognition of the seam start and end when sewing with flaps. The parameter indicates which side the flap is attached. When the parameter is changed the flap side of the seam pattern automatically switches in the display.
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Seam-end mode left/ right needle Four different seam locks are available for the seam end. They can be set separately for the right and left needles. Single bartack Stitch compaction Number of bartack stitches Entry: 01 ... 05 [stitches] In zip-fastener mode the bartack length at the seam end is limited to a maximum of 3 mm.
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Selecting the positioning point Depending on the type of piece being sewn, positioning takes place at the rear, centre or front positioning point. Rear positioning point (with respect to the operator) Centre positioning point Front positioning point (with respect to the machine) head) Distance from the centre positioning point to the rear positioning point...
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Light-barrier adjustment This parameter is used to adjust the light barrier for the seam start and seam end. Sseam-start adjustment Seam-end adjustment Entry: -20.0 ... + 20.0 mm Selecting laser markings A maximum of 8 lasers can be assigned to each pocket program. Each laser can be switched on (with asterisk) and off (no asterisk).
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Sewing head This parameter is used to change values affecting the sewing head. Sewing speed Entry: 2000 ... 3000 [rpm] Soft start Entry: on/off Soft-start speed Entry: 0500 ... 900 [rpm] Number of soft-start stitches Entry: 01 ... 20 [stitches] Reselect icon Thread-clamp release stitches Entry: 01 - 99...
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Centre blade Centre blade Entry: on/off CAUTION: Switching off the centre blade automatically switches off the corner blades too. However, switching the centre blade back on does not automatically switch the corner blades back on again. They must be switched on separately. Centre-blade rpm Entry: 1700...3000 [rpm] Select with the “ñ”...
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Corner blades Manual corner-blade station Switching corner blades on/off Entry: on/off Info line: Corner blades on/off All four corner blades on/off Left corner-blade incision at seam start on/off Right corner-blade incision at seam start on/off Left corner-blade incision at seam end on/off Right corner-blade incision at seam start on/off...
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Automatic corner-blade station Switching corner blades on/off Entry: on/off Info line: Corner blades on/off All four corner-blades on/off Left corner-blade incision at seam start on/off Right corner-blade incision at seam start on/off Left corner-blade incision at seam end on/off Right corner-blade incision at seam end on/off...
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Adjusting the left-corner-blade incision at the seam start Changing this value carries out the fine adjustment of the left-corner-blade incision at the seam start. Entry: - 20.0 ... + 20.0 0 = no adjustment + = corner-blade position sooner - = corner-blade position later Adjusting the right-corner-blade incision at the seam start...
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Tape feed Switching the tape feed on/off Entry: on/off Seam-start tape-length Entry: 00.0 ... 99.9 mm Seam-end tape-length Entry: 00.0 ... 99.9 mm Flap sequence No flap clamps Close left flap clamp first, then right Close right flap clamp first, then left Close both flap clamps simultaneously Only right flap clamp present Only left flap clamp present...
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Transport-carriage settings Info line: Return velocity Return velocity (after sewing) The return velocity from the needles to the insertion station can be reduced. Entry: 010 ... 100 %] Even if work is interrupted the carriage moves backwards at the same velocity. Slide-in velocity The slide-in velocity from the insertion station to the needle and corner station can be reduced.
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No material feed after corner incision Material feed/ Stacker position After the corner incision the feed clamps transport the material to the set position. Entry: 001 - 100 [mm] Hint: The smaller the entry, the further the carriage moves to the rear. = rear position = cutting position Carriage return with material feed...
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Switching the flap feed on/off (versions B and F only) Entry: on/off Mode 1 Flap feeders swivel out. Mode 2 Flap feeders remain swivelled in. Sewing patterned or plain material (versions “D” and “F” only) Patterned material Plain material Switching the piping blade on/off (versions B and F only) Entry: on/off Cutting depth at the seam beginning...
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Breast-welt mode Entry: on/off Rapid clamp adjustment Info line: Rapid clamp adjustment Rapid clamp adjustment Clamp left outer, right outer Clamp left outer, right inner Clamp left inner, right outer Clamp left inner, right inner CAUTION: danger of breakage If the single-piping folder is fitted do not select a double-piping program, i.e.
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Feed-clamp sequence right/left Both clamps descend simultaneously Lower left clamp first Lower right clamp first Entering the program name This parameter assigns a name to any pocket program. The program name is limited to 18 letters. – Select the parameter with cursor keys “ð” or “ï”. –...
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Switching the zip-fastener scissors on/off Entry: on/off Initialising program memory The program loads a standardised factory setting, including seam pattern, for the sewing-program parameters. – Press function key F3. “Initialise sewing program?” appears in the display. – Press function key F5. The parameters are restored to the factory settings.
5.5 Blower mode Entry: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. 6, 7 Valve YC101 Valve YC105 application Position blowing on blowing off Position blowing on blowing off Mode 0 active active function off Mode 1 blower pipe flap clamps needles on blower pipe needles on folding sheet needles on...
5.6 Pocket sequence ( This menu item is used to assemble individual pocket programs into callable sequences. A total of 20 independent pocket sequences are available. Each pocket sequence can consist of up to 8 pocket programs in any order. Info line: Sequence programming Programming a pocket sequence...
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Entering a sequence name – While the sequence screen is displayed press function key “F2”. The display switches to the sequence-name screen. Info line: Entering sequence name – Press function key “F2” or “F3” to enter the first letter. – Press the “ð”...
Setting and test programs The machine software includes various machine-specific setting and test programs, together with the well-known MULTITEST system. A terminal self-test checks the individual components of the operating terminal. 6.1 Calling setting and test programs Once the machine has been switched on, pressing certain keys opens the various groups of setting and test programs.
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The key for the required setting or test program should be pressed and held down. – Turn on the main switch. The controller is initialised. The DÜRKOPP-ADLER logo briefly appears in the display. The display switches to the corresponding group of setting and test programs. – Press the “RST” key.
6.2 Machine parameters ( or main switch on + The machine parameters describe the machine’s technical configuration as well as its settings and their adjustment values. CAUTION: Changes to machine settings usually entail mechanical conversion. For this reason this program section is only accessible after the entry of code number “25483”.
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Corner-blade settings for angles This parameter tells the controller whether the corner blades are to be set manually or automatically. Manual corner-blade positioning Automatic corner-blade positioning Maximum sewing length Entry: 180, 200, 200 , 220 [mm] Select with the “ò” or “ñ” keys. Folder unit Entry: A, B, D, F...
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Selecting the flap feed mode (versions B and F only) Info line: without flap feed without Flap Feed Flap Feed switched off Flap Feed Mode 1 Step forward on the right pedal, left flap feed opens. Step back on the right pedal, right flap feed opens.
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without Tape Feed Tape feeding switched off Tape Feed with Step Motor Equipment: electromotor driven tape feeder Electro-pneumatic Tape Feeding Equipment: electro-pneumatic driven tape feeder Switching the vacuum system on/off This parameter tells the controller whether the machine is fitted with a vacuum system.
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Switch waistband clamp on/off This parameter signalizes the control whether the sewing unit is equipped with a waistband clamp or not. Pocket bag over flap mode Any change concerning the pocket bag over flap mode should be done here i.e. in which position the raised feed clamp goes for the inserting position.
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Activating the smoother This parameter tells the controller whether the machine is fitted with a smoother. The smoother is switched on and off in the pocket-program menu item (F1) on the main screen. Entry: on/off Selecting light barriers for flap scanning Info line: distance measurement...
6.3 Machine-specific setting and test programs or main switch on + The machine-specific test programs test and adjust individual machine components. Info line: Adjusting the looper-thread monitor – Press the “RST” key or turn the main switch on and press function key “F2”.
6.3.1 Adjusting the looper-thread monitor This program aligns the reflecting light barriers of the looper-thread monitor. Info line: Adjusting the looper-thread monitor – Press OK to run the test program. Two looper-thread bobbins and the light-barrier reflecting heads appear in the display. When the light barriers are correctly aligned a reflection occurs when an empty bobbin is rotated.
6.3.2 Initialising memory The program loads a standardised factory setting for the sewing-program parameters, e.g. for a new controller: Info line: Initialising memory CAUTION: Once one of these three programs has been run the parameters set are overwritten with a standardised factory setting. For this reason this program section can only be run after the entry of code number “25483”.
– Select the required test program with cursor keys “ï” or “ð”. A black background appears behind the symbol. – Press OK to run the selected program. – To leave machine parameters press the “RST” key or turn off the main switch.
6.3.4 Aligning the light barriers This program aligns the reflecting light barriers for recognition of the seam start and end. First light barrier Second light barrier for flap scanning Info line: Aligning the light barriers The light barriers are adjusted with two templates. Left template = for straight pockets.
6.3.4.1 Preparing the sewing unit and feed clamps Caution: danger of injury The light barriers are adjusted with the machine switched on. The utmost care must be taken when carrying out adjustments and function-testing. CAUTION: danger of breakage It is essential for the folder station to be swivelled out for the light barriers to be adjusted.
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Check of the light barrier position with swung-in folder – When the feeding clamps are in the rear position, swing the folding station 1 in. – Press key “7“. Folder (A) or pick-up folder (B/F) are made pressureless. – Press the folder on the sliding sheet manually and pull the feeding clamps to the front.
6.3.4.2 Sewing unit with two light barriers for automatic angle recognition Caution: danger of injury During the reference run the feed clamps move forwards or back and forth several times. Do not reach into the path of the feed clamps. Folding station must be swinged out –...
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Caution: danger of injury During template scanning the feed clamps move back and forth several times. Do not reach into the path of the feed clamps. – Press function key “F5”. The straight-pocket template is scanned. The scanned parameters appear in the display. They are automatically passed to the controller.
6.3.4.3 Sewing unit with two light barriers, left or right flap positioning Caution: danger of injury During the reference run the feed clamps move forwards or back and forth several times. Do not reach into the path of the feed clamps. Folding station must be swinged out –...
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Caution: danger of injury During template scanning the feed clamps move back and forth several times. Do not reach into the path of the feed clamps. Folding station must be swinged out – Press function key “F5”. The template is scanned. The scanned parameters appear in the display.
6.3.4.5 Sewing unit with one light barrier Caution: danger of injury During the reference run the feed clamps move forwards or back and forth several times. Do not reach into the path of the feed clamps. Folding station must be swinged out –...
Caution: danger of injury During template scanning the feed clamps move back and forth several times. Do not reach into the path of the feed clamps. Folding station must be swinged out – Press function key “F5”. The template is scanned. The scanned parameters appear in the display.
6.3.5 Checking the corner-blade settings This program checks the corner-blade distances. Info line: adjusting corner blades – Select the required parameter with cursor keys “ï” or “ð” . A black background appears behind the symbol. – Press OK to run the selected program. Corner-blade machine parameters Corner-blade distance Seam-start corner-blade adjustment...
6.3.5.1 Checking the corner-blade station Caution: danger of injury Serious cuts may result from reaching into the vicinity of the corner blades. The utmost care must be taken when carrying out tests on the machine when it is running. – Press function key “F3”.
6.3.5.4 Checking corner-blade movement Caution: danger of injury Do not reach into the vicinity of the corner blades. When rising they can inflict serious cuts. The utmost care must be taken when testing the corner blades when the machine is in operation. The individual corner blades are tested in sequence.
6.3.5.5 Corner-blade machine parameters Basic positioning of the corner blades to the seam is carried out in the machine-parameter program. – Select “corner-blade machine parameters ” with cursor keys “ï” or “ð” . A black background appears behind the symbol. –...
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Seam-end corner-blade correction value Entry: -99.9 ... 99.9 Seam-start corner-blade correction value Entry: -99.9 ... 99.9 Hint: The value entered is valid for all pocket programs. If the seam-end value is changed, the seam-start value is automatically corrected. Distance from the centre-blade incision to the seam ends (x) (see the illustration at the foot of page 60) Entry: - 99.9 ...
6.3.6 Testing needle and centre-blade activation This program tests the activation of the needles and the centre blade with the machine running. Info line: activating needle, centre blade – Press OK to start the program. – Press function key F3: once to start the sewing drive at 1000 rpm, a second time to increase the sewing-drive speed to 3000 rpm and a third time to stop in position 2 (thread lever up)
6.3.7 Checking the tape feed This program tests the feed and trimming function of the tape feed Info line: checking tape feed – Press OK to run the test program. – Press function key F4. The tape feed starts. The tape is fed and the brake released. key is blocked.
6.3.8 Checking the gripper folder without feed clamp (versions B and F only) This program tests the function of the gripper folder. The feed clamps remain in their rear end position. Info line: testing gripper folder – Press OK to run the test program. –...
6.3.9 Checking the insertion process with feed clamp This program tests the insertion process. Info line: testing insertion process – Press OK to run the test program. A reference run must be executed. The following appears in the display: – Push the left pedal down.
6.3.10 Step-by-step mode In the step-by-step mode the sewing cycle is halted at important positions so that individual processes can be checked. – Press OK to run the test program. The main screen appears with a reminder to execute a reference run.
6.3.11 Determining the cycle time This program determines the machine’s cycle time. – Press OK to run the test program. The cycle time appears on the main screen. Info line: Cycle time reference run – Execute a reference run. – When the set sewing program has been completed the cycle time appears in the display.
6.3.12. Paspelmesser prüfen und einstellen - Checking and adjusting the piping knives In the test program “Checking and adjusting the piping knives” you can check the knife and step motor motion and adjust the reference position of the piping knives. –...
6.3.12.2 Setting the piping knife reference position – Select the symbol with the cursor keys “ï” and “ð” – Start the program with the OK-key. The display shows the input prompt for the code number. Code Enter the code number “25483" via the numeric keyboard. The screen menu for the piping knife reference position appears.
6.4 MULTITEST system ( or main switch on + The MULTITEST system programs enable input and output elements to be tested quickly. No additional instruments are required. – Press and hold down key “F3”. – Press the “RST” key. The controller is re-initialised and the MULTITEST system screen loaded.
6.4.1 Displaying the program version and checksum This program tests the microcomputer’s read-only memory (ROM) Program version Where program versions are of the same class and have the same code letter the higher version replaces all lower versions. Checksum The checksum is only intended for factory servicing. It enables our specialists to establish whether the controller’s program memory (EPROM) contains the whole program with no errors.
6.4.2 Testing RAM (working memory) This program tests the microcomputer’s working memory (RAM). – Press OK to run the test program. The test result appears in the display. Display Explanation RAM OK working memory is operating perfectly RAM ERROR error in working memory Hint: If the message RAM ERROR occurs during the working-memory test, the controller must be replaced.
6.4.3 Selecting input elements This program adjusts the input elements. CAUTION: The input elements are factory-set with great care. Adjustment and correction may only be undertaken by trained service personnel. – Press OK to run the test program. – Use the key to select between the basic module and the CAN node.
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Input Function Insertion method element Flap scanning 1 Flap scanning 2 S03* Residual-thread monitor right S04* Residual-thread monitor left Needle-thread monitor right needle-thread monitor left Right pedal forward Right pedal back Left pedal forward Left pedal back Blade-bracket monitoring Folder down Folding station swung in Remove material / cover monitoring...
6.4.4 Checking input elements This program automatically tests the input elements. – Press OK to run the test program. – Operate the input element to be tested. – The display shows the circuit-diagram designation and the switching status of the input element selected (e.g. “+s17”). The display changes if the switching status is altered or another input element is changed.
6.4.5 Selecting output elements This program checks the function of the output elements. One (single mode) or several (multi-mode) output elements can be tested simultaneously. Caution: danger of injury ! Do not reach into the machine while it is running and the function of the output elements is under test.
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Output elements head unit (DAC2C) Output Function Insertion method element release thread tensioner lower thread cutter on needle left on needle right on open thread clamp blow away fluff/adavance thread centre blade on upper thread cutter on/ close thread clamp...
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output elements CAN node 0 Output Function Insertion method element YC001 lower holder YC002 drive out waistband-clamp needles YC003 cpen waistband-clamp YC004 close waistband-clamp YC005 close tape cutter YC006 feed tape YC007 tape brake on YC008 1st piping knife forward YC009 swivel positioning device lift left/right flap feed...
Output elements feed unit Output Function Insertion method element close left folding plate open left flap clamp close right folding plate open right flap clamp lower left feed clamp left slide outwards lower right feed clamp right slide outwards vacuum on lower folder lift out folder Output elements blade-bracket unit...
6.4.7 Checking the sewing drive This program tests the needle position and the various speed stages of the sewing drive. – Press OK to run the test program. – Select the required parameter with cursor keys “ï” or “ð” . A black background appears behind the symbol.
Set sewing-drive speed minimum = 70 rpm maximum = 3000 rpm Checking the sewing drive key F2 = start key F3 = stop – To leave the test program press function key F1. 6.4.8 Error list The program shows the 10 last error messages. –...
6.5 Terminal self-test ( or turn on main switch + Service personnel use the terminal self-test to check the individual components of the operating terminal. – RAM test The RAM test checks the operating terminal’s working memory (“video RAM”). On completion of the RAM test the self-test automatically switches to the EPROM test.
6.6 Display contrast value ( or turn on main switch + This program sets the contrast value of the display. – Set the contrast value with cursor keys “ñ” or “ò”. – Press the “ESC” key to store the value and leave the program.
6.7 Editing menus ( or turn on main switch + This determines which parameters can be directly edited on the main screen with keys 0 to 9. – Pressing function key F5 switches to the next screen with other parameters. –...
6.8 Adjusting the serial interface ( This test program sets the correct transfer speed (baud rate) for the serial interface. The correct baud rate for the serial interface is: Com 0 = n, 8, WA, 1 - 125 K Baud CAUTION: If the machine is switched on with one of the following keys pressed, baud rates incompatible with the operating panel of the controller will...
Error messages In the event of an error in the control system or the machine program the error number appears in the display. The following tables will enable the cause of the error to be identified and remedied. 7.1 Machine-programs error messages Error number Meaning Remedy...
7.3 Step-motor error messages Error number Meaning Remedy Error 400 Error in M4 step-motor amplifier for Check motor, step-motor amplifier and the feed clamp cable; check step-motor amplifier power supply Error 401 Error in M3 step-motor amplifier for Check motor, step-motor amplifier and the corner-blade block cable;...
7.5 System error messages Error number Meaning Remedy Error 600 Air pressure inadequate or Turn up and stabilise compressed air non-existent Error 601 Left pedal pushed back Tto clear this error the left pedal must be during sewing operated again; the feed clamp then moves to its rear position Error 602 Empty bobbin...
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Rreplace RAM-card battery; data must then be saved to the RAM card again Error 913 No language RAM card for class Plug in language RAM card for class 745-34 plugged in; RAM-card type 745-34 is wrong. Info 1000 Reminder to execute the reference...