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AMF REECE S-311 Parts And Service Manual

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S-311
MODEL
ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE
MACHINE
PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
MACHINE SERIAL No.
PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.002
This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: K 190528
AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc.
04/ 2 0 0 7

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  • Page 1 S-311 MODEL ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No. PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.002 This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: K 190528 AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc. 04/ 2 0 0 7...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Safety labels and device ......................... 1-2 3. General machine parts descriptions....................1-3 4. Specification ........................... 1-4 5. Buttonhole description........................1-6 6. Instructions for operator safety and maintenance of the machine S-311......... 1-7 7. Special device..........................1-9 7.1.Working light ..........................1-9 7.2.Manual machine control ........................ 1-9 7.3.Voltage guard - relay HRN 35 .......................
  • Page 3 S-311 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9. Setting the cutting ........................... 1-35 10. The round eye cutting setting ......................1-36 11. Service mode..........................1-37 12. Cycle mode ............................ 1-38 13. The buttonhole programming ......................1-39 14. The electronic system error message ....................1-40 15.

  • Page 4: Revised

    Sewing machine S-311 is determined to sew buttonholes for outwears. Buttonholes type are listed on page no. 1-6. The sewing machine S-311 is designed and produced to be simple for operation and very reliable. Important design goals have been made to provide a safe machine that is simple and inexpensive to maintain.

  • Page 5: Safety Labels And Device

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 2 . S A F E T Y L A B E L S A N D D E V I C E — — œ ™ š – Warning  Needle bar cover — Danger possible injury ž...

  • Page 6: General Machine Parts Descriptions

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 3 . G E N E R A L M A C H I N E PA R T S D E S C R I P T I O N S Main power switch Display Cutting activation button...

  • Page 7: Specification

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 4. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S-311 Elektronic buttonhole machine with chain stitch is possible to use for men`s and women`s wear. Possible to use gimp thread, not in round eye.
  • Page 8 S-311 INTRODUCTION Machine type/model CT 16 - 32 mm Sewing speed 1000 to 2000 stitches/min (500 to 1000 rev/min of the drive shaft) The length 16 to 32 mm 10 to 36 mm of hole Stitch Density 0,5 to 2,0 mm (increments of 0,1 mm)

  • Page 9: Buttonhole Description

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 5. B U T T O N H O L E D E S C R I P T I O N The first row of stitches ž ž ž ž ž The length of buttonhole – – – – –...

  • Page 10: Instructions For Operator Safety And Maintenance Of The Machine S-311

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 6 . I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R O P E R AT O R S A F E T Y A N D M A I N T E N A N C E O F...
  • Page 11 S-311 INTRODUCTION When this machine is used incorrectly, or is incorrectly maintained, it can be dangerous. Everyone who uses this machine, or maintains this machine, must be completely familiar with this manual. C A U T I O N ! Perform all regular service as described in this manual.

  • Page 12: Special Device

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 7 . S P E C I A L D E V I C E 7.1. Working light the customer can order the light (order number 12.0008.4.875) Warning — It is necessary to disconnect the machine from the main ware before instaling the light.

  • Page 13: B - Machine Assembly

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1 . C O N T E N T O F T H E S H I P P I N G B O X – – – – – 1.1. If it is not mentioned otherwise during ordering, the shipping container usually contains: —...
  • Page 14 S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY ˜ — ™ ˜ — 1-11 Revised 04/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 15: Connection Of The Machine Head With The Control Box

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 3. C O N N E C T I O N O F T H E M A C H I N E H E A D W I T H T H E C O N T R O L B O X 3.1.

  • Page 16: Rde - Pneumatic System Connection

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY S-311 RDE - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION – ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ › ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜      4 bar 6 bar J8A1 – – – – – clamp feet up/down J8A2 ˜...

  • Page 17: Af - Pneumatic System Connection

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY S-311 AF - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION — – ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ › ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ 4 bar      6 bar – – – – – clamp feet up/down J8A1 —...

  • Page 18: Ct - Pneumatic System Connection

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY S-311 CT - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION — – ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ › ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ 4 bar œ œ      6 bar J8A1 – – – – –...

  • Page 19: Ltt - Pneumatic System Connection

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY S-311 LTT - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION — – ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ › ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ 4 bar œ œ œ œ œ œ       6 bar – – – – –...

  • Page 20: Belt Tension

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY ™ — 4. B E LT T E N S I O N 4.1. Lower belt – of sewing mechanism drive is installed on machine head pulley during the transport. To access this pulley : loosen screw —...

  • Page 21: Power And Air Connection

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 5. P O W E R A N D A I R C O N N E C T I O N 5.1. Simple connection of air lines are made by quick connector. Socket 25 KEAK 13 (order number FESTO 151776 - marking KD 1/4 - S, order number RECTUS 38044) is used as standard.

  • Page 22: Thread Stand Installation

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 6. T H R E A D S TA N D I N S TA L L AT I O N 6.1. Put the thread stand together Picture 6.1. according to the drawing. 6.2. Position of the locking ring –...

  • Page 23: Lubrication

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 7. L U B R I C AT I O N 7.1. There is the fank for oil eycess on the machine –. 7.2. For oil tigthness and removal is important,that upper edge of the funnel — inserted to the holder ˜...

  • Page 24: C - Proper Application

    S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 1 . P O W E R U P / H O M E P O S I T I O N 1.1. Turn the main power switch on – by turning clockwise to the „I“ position.

  • Page 25: Needle Installation

    - PROPER APPLICATION 2 . N E E D L E I N S TA L L AT I O N Use needles AMF Reece 02.0505.0.111/113…. Nm 90 – 110), loading needle bard D = 2 mm. Needles 02.0558.1.112 are externally treated and needle shape is adapted for sewing thick material.

  • Page 26: Threading

    S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 3 . T H R E A D I N G When threading, see the pictures below. For easy threading use threading devic – from accessories kit. It is possible to order the threading device —. Adjust the thread tension by knobs ˜, ™ according to sewing conditions.
  • Page 27 S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 3.2. Lower thread - tilt back the rear cover – and lift the machine head — to thread the lower thread. – — lower thread AF, LTT 1-24 Revised 04/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 28 S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 3.3. Gimp The appearance and quality of the buttonhole may be affected by one or more of the following: stitch density ( number of stitches in the first cutting space and the second row of stitches)

  • Page 29: D - Machine Controls

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 1 . O P E R AT I O N 1.1. With the machine in the home position, before sewing, the manufacturer recommends 3 minutes for warm up. 1.2. Be certain that the machine is threaded correctly see section C3, and required buttonhole appears on the display.
  • Page 30 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS ˜ ™ — š 1-27 Revised 04/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 31: Display Information

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS Caution: Program for S311 machine is universal it allows to sew different buttonhole shapes only by changing the clamp plates. Please ensure that correct machine version (corresponding to clamp plate) is selected on the software. Be sure you understand the proper setting of the display: the eye shape, the sewing speed change, machine modification change, the cutting space setting and cycle mode use.

  • Page 32: The Buttonhole Shape Setting

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 3 . T H E B U T T O N H O L E SHAPE S E T T I N G To set the buttonhole, it is necessary to set the parameters of eye, the first and the second row of stitches and the bar.

  • Page 33: Buttonhole Parameters Adjustment

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 4. BUTTONHOLE PARAMETERS ADJUSTMENT Return to main display Table feeding in first and Electroniccaly First and second row of second row of stitches Buttonhole lenght Stitches density adjustable bite stitches adjustment (range 0 - 100) (depends on machine type) (range 0.5 - 2.0 mm)
  • Page 34 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 5. BUTTONHOLE PARAMETERS ADJUSTMENT Return to main display Return to main display Return to previous display Number of stitches in round end (range 4 - 20 stitches) Number of removed or added stitches Number of overlapped stitches (range ±...
  • Page 35 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 6. SEWING SPEED SETTING Return to main display Number of stitches, which Number of stitches, which are sewn by slow speed at are sewn by slow speed at Sewing speed in the first and buttonhole start (range 0-9...

  • Page 36: Sewing Speed Setting For The Round Eye (Af, Rde)

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 7. SEWING SPEED SETTING FOR THE ROUND EYE (AF, RDE) Return to main display Number of stitches which are sewn by slow speed Number of stitches which at buttonhole start (range are sewn by slow speed...
  • Page 37 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 8. BUTTONHOLE COUNTERS Return to main display Total number of cycles (buttonholes) Button for counting upward RESET button (SET) The counter range adjustment Button for counting (range 0 - 9999) descending EXPLANATION: A specific number can be entered in the counter which can be counted on ascending or descending form.

  • Page 38: Setting The Cutting

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 9. SETTING THE CUTTING Cutting indication Cut after Cut before sewing (CA) sewing (CB) cutting Return to main display Cutting space, distance Stitches distance from between first and cut to inner stitches of Buttonhole cut Buttonhole cut...
  • Page 39 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 10. ROUND EYE CUTTING SETTING No cutting Cut before sewing (CB) Cut after sewing Return to main display Buttonhole cut Buttonhole cut correction in X axis correction in Y axis (range ± 1.5 mm) (range ± 1.5 mm)

  • Page 40: Service Mode

    Button for machine type setting I/O TEST Return to previous display Return to previous display Button for copy saving Return to previous Logo AMF Reece Button for display Button AMF Reece service Pocket effect technicians * ON/OFF Button Only service code...

  • Page 41: Cycle Mode

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 12. C Y C L E M O D E It is possible to set the type and the number of buttonholes which will be sewn in one sewing cycle. C A U T I O N : Modification AF - it is necessary to use the same cutting length for all buttonholes in one cycle.
  • Page 42 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 13. BUTTONHOLE PROGRAMMING 1. Press the button in the right bottom corner on the screen.The numerical display appears on the screen. Choose the buttonhole number 1 and press 2. Program the buttonhole shape according to the sections - D3, D4, D5.

  • Page 43: Manual Cut Mode

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 14. E L E C T R O N I C S Y S T E M E R R O R M E S S A G E S If an error message appears on the display, press it – – – – – The screen — — — — — with a description and a correction of an error message appears on the display (see Troubleshooting).

  • Page 44: E - Standard Machine Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT W a r n i n g : - before making any adjustments, turn the main power switch off - careless adjustment can cause damage to electronic and mechanical parts C a u t i o n :...

  • Page 45: The Sewing Drive Sensor Plates Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 2. THE SEWING DRIVE SENSOR PLATES ADJUSTMENT It is important that the sensor plates of the sewing drive are properly adjusted. To access these plates, remove the right side cover according to the section B4.The sensors are adjusted from the manufac- turing factory and are marked with the colour.

  • Page 46: The Bedplate Home Position Adjustment

    BQ3 š for Y. Sensor plate screws are painted from the manufacturer, and only a service technician from AMF REECE can perform this operation during the guarantee period . 3.1. Adjust the sensor plate ™ (BQ2)  after loosening the screws, ˜ to approximately 14 mm.

  • Page 47: The Race Mechanism Adjustment

    › is locked by paint from the manufacturer, that is why only a service technician from AMF REECE can perform this operation during the guarantee period. Make sure there is the buttonholl without eye on the display, stitches inclination 0°, cutting distance 0.0, see section D3,D6.

  • Page 48: The Sewing Mechanism Height Control

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5. THE SEWING MECHANISM HEIGHT CONTROL Before any other adjustment, we recommend to check, if the height of the sewing mechanism of the loopers, spreaders and stitching plate is adjusted properly. 5.1. The height 6,5 mm of the sewing mechanism support –, from the surface for the anvil can be readjusted by inserting or removing the washer —...

  • Page 49: Mechanism Adjustment For Material Clamping

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 6. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT FOR MATERIAL CLAMPING WA R N I N G ! Before doing any adjustments, disconnect the air supply and deflate the test of compressed air in the ˜ machine. The basic clamp plates adjustment – with clamp feet —...

  • Page 50: Spreading Of A Material

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 7. S P R E A D I N G O F A M AT E R I A L Loose fabric, especially thin, can cause missing stitches unless it is spread. The machine is equipped by a mechanism to control the extent of fabric spreading.

  • Page 51: Adjustment Of The Cutting Mechanism

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E C U T T I N G M E C H A N I S M Caution : Before doing the adjustment, it is necessary that the parameters, especially the cutting space and correction was adjusted on 0 - section D9, buttons The cut position is given by the point of departure of the stepping motors adjustment.
  • Page 52 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8.3. The knife in the axis X in the anvil › loosing the screws š and change safely the position, to the right or to the left. Tighten the screws. 8.4. The knife stop in the anvil › adjust for 70 mm after loosing the screws œ.
  • Page 53 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8.7. The knife attachment into cutting steel with the screw needs to be done only manualy! The tool is used only for loosing too tight setting screw. Warning: When changing the knife, pay attention to the tightening the screw.

  • Page 54: Setting The Needle Bar Height

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9. S E T T I N G T H E N E E D L E B A R H E I G H T 9.1. Remove the machine head front cover. – —...

  • Page 55: Spreader And Looper Cam Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10. S P R E A D E R A N D L O O P E R C A M A D J U S T M E N T Locate the cam – on the holder gauge line —...

  • Page 56: Spreaders Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 2. S P R E A D E R S A D J U S T M E N T To reach this, rotate the hand wheel. 12.1. Adjust the right spreader Ÿ to the right looper edge ž, the left spreader with the groove on the hole of the left looper ›.

  • Page 57: Adjustment Of The Bite Mechanism

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 13. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E B I T E M E C H A N I S M S 311 machine is equipped with a mechanism to change electronically the width of buttonhole seaming. The mechanism can be set up for 2 main seaming widths –...

  • Page 58: Upper Thread Trimming Mechanism - Af/Ltt

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 4. U P P E R T H R E A D T R I M M I N G MECHANISM - AF/LTT 14.1. After installation of the holder with trimming knife – adjust the trimming knife after loosening the screw ˜...

  • Page 59: Adjustment Of The Upper Thread Pick-Up Height

    A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E U P P E R T H R E A D P I C K - U P H E I G H T Is used on the LTT machine as standard. Possible to order for any S-311 machine version.

  • Page 60: Upper Trimming And Lower Interception - Ct

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT UPPER TRIMMING AND LOWER INTERCEPTION - CT with trimming knife –, adjust the height of the thread 16.1 After installation of the thread retainer retainer to within 0.2 mm of the top of the throat plate.
  • Page 61 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 16.7. Shears adjustment There is a trimming mechanism on the right clamp plate. Loosen the screw ž and adjust the center of the roller  to 43 mm from the edge of the clamp plate. Tighten the screw ž.

  • Page 62: Mechanismus Adjusting For Ct Gimp

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 17. MECHANISMUS ADJUSTING FOR CT GIMP Gimp auxiliary stretcher adjusting: Adjusting performed as follows: the stretcher slightly holds the gimp and when turning the race in the end of buttonhole where the gimp does not run from the coil but the thread end is shorter after the throat plate trimming Over tension in stretcher might cause the buttonhole deformation in eye.

  • Page 63: The Trimming Mechanism Adjustment - Ltt

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 18. TH E TR I M M I N G ME C H A N I S M AD J U S T M E N T - LT T The lower thread and gimp thread are trimmed before the clamp feet are raised.
  • Page 64 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT knives adjustment - LTT a.1. Loosen the screw a.2. Turn the knife œ in direction A and adjust the Blade section position of the guide plate so that the lower edge is aligned with knife edge œ .
  • Page 65 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT lower thread clamp fixing plate adjustment - LTT b.1. Loosen two screws b.2. Turn the knife œ in direction A to align the fixing knife face › with knife blade section Blade section edge œ. Then make as small as possible clearance C (approximately 1mm) between the thread catching plate –...

  • Page 66: Setting The Thread Tension And Thread Draw Off

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 19. S E T T I N G T H E T H R E A D T E N S I O N A N D T H R E A D D R AW O F F A thread tension change may be needed if the thread and fabric change.

  • Page 67: Voltage Guard

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 2 0 . VO LTAG E G UA R D The voltage guard - relay HRN-35 (VC1) as an extra accessories is placed in the machine control box. It is adjusted and sealed from a manufacturer. If the supply voltage is in the required range, the green LED Un indicates it on the voltage monitoring relay.

  • Page 68: F - Machine Maintenance

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE Warning: - Check electrical cables for damage. - Check if the safety covers are in a good condition. Order or replace damaged covers. - Keep your hands out from the needle space and cutting mechanism. - Do not modify the machine in any way, which can eliminate its safety parts.
  • Page 69 S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 1.6. Using a screwdriver, loosen the locks on the control box door. Using a wrench, loosen 4 screws on the fan rack C A U T I O N ! When loosening the last screw, hold the fan...

  • Page 70: Periodic Maintenance

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 2 . P E R I O D I C M A I N T E N A N C E once a day (8 hours of operation) cleaning of the sewing mechanism area and inner...

  • Page 71: Scheme Of The Lubrication Distribution

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 3 . S C H E M E O F T H E L U B R I C AT I O N D I S T R I B U T I O N The machine is equipped with needle and ball bearings, which in combination with two lubrication circuits significantly decrease required maintenance.

  • Page 72: Machine Lubrication

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4 . M A C H I N E L U B R I C AT I O N 4.1. It is necessary to remove preserve oils and lubricate the places shown below before the machine is switched on for the first time or after a long idle period. Use ESSO TERESSO 32 or similar quality.
  • Page 73 S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4.5. Remove the feet plate according to the part E2, point 2 and oil the bushing œ and , rod of the spreader ž and Ÿ, stud and shafts , by one or two drops of oil to the marked places on the drawing shown and on the machine are those places marked by red dors.

  • Page 74: Machine Disposal

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 5 . M A C H I N E D I S P O S A L 5.1. To ensure machine ecological disposal it is necessary to remove especially nonmetallic parts from the machine. To take these parts out, it is necessary to perform the partial dismantling of the machine, remove covers, dismantle the machine arm and remove the frame.

  • Page 75: G - Documentation

    S-311 - DOCUMENTATION PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM 1-72 Revised 06/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 76: Electrical Diagram

    S-311 - DOCUMENTATION ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 1-73 Revised 06/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 77: Operating Instructions

    S-311+ACL S-311+ACL MODEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revised 11/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 78 S-311+ACL TABLE OF CONTENTS A - INTRODUCTION ..........................1-1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................1-1 2. TERMINOLOGY OF MACHINE PARTS ..................1-2 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................1-3 B - CORRECT USAGE .......................... 1-5 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE INTO HOME POSITION TO GET READY FOR SEWING ..1-5 C - MACHINE INSTALLATION ......................

  • Page 79: A - Introduction

    S-311+ACL A - INTRODUCTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Electronical eylet buttonhole machine with a cutting block enables sewing of buttonholes within the range 13-38 mm (limitations given by the machine type) and without the need to change the cutting block . The device is supplied with AF and LTT models.

  • Page 80: Terminology Of Machine Parts

    S-311+ACL A - INTRODUCTION 2 . TERMINOLOGY OF MACHINE PARTS – — – Sliding block — Motor Revised 11/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-2 ACL Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 81: Technical Specification

    Without eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm; 3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm Lenght of fly bar 3,0 - 20,0 mm 4 - 8 mm Lenght of cross bar See section D 5 (manual S-311) Density of cross bar 0,5 - 1,5 mm Number of stitches in round end 4 - 20...
  • Page 82 Without eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm; 3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm Lenght of fly bar 3,0 - 20,0 mm Lenght of cross bar 4 - 8 mm See section D 5 (manual S-311) Density of cross bar 0,5 - 1,5 mm 4 - 20 Number of stitches in round end...

  • Page 83: B - Correct Usage

    4. The machine is ready to operate when the message Ready appears on the display in the panel (Display description on page 1-28, S-311). 5. If you wish to switch the machine to ACL mode, follow the introduction in section D, chapter 1.

  • Page 84: C - Machine Installation

    S-311+ACL C - MACHINE INSTALLATION 1. OPTICAL SENSOR INSTALATION – – – – – 1. Dismantle the right cover of the machine bedplate and replace it with the new cover supplied in the kit. — — — — — 2. Place and seal the reflective foil into the hole already made in the bedplate.

  • Page 85: Kit Acl-Lpe Installation

    S-311+ACL C - MACHINE INSTALLATION 2. KIT ACL-LPE INSTALATION To connect the pneumatic folow the instruction in this schema. – — — — — — Main regulator Auxiliary cutting regulator Auxiliary LPE cutting regulator – Cutting — — — — — Switch valve for cutting Revised 11/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz;...

  • Page 86: Feed Cable Installation For Switch Valve Of Cutting

    S-311+ACL C - MACHINE INSTALLATION 2.1 FEED CABLE INSTALLATION FOR SWITCH VALVE OF CUTTING 1. Connect cable 06.1900.0.015 into marked terminal in electrobox. 2. Connect cable 06.1900.0.016 into valve connector 3. Fasten then opposite cable end into the plug on electrobox and lock with screws.

  • Page 87: D - Operating A Machine Functions

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 1. SEWING A BUTTONHOLE Set up the machine into home position for sewing as in chapter C1 in this section. It is recommended to leave the machine in that state for 3 minutes to warm up before sewing.

  • Page 88: Cycle Counters

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACL SCREEN Display messages: Counter - standard - Ready, Busy Selectionof machine models Button to Setting up first of buttonholes Key for easy - error - start with letter E...

  • Page 89: Setting Up Acl Display

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 3. SETTING UP ACL DISPLAY Press key to select the code Back to S-311 Main screen main screen Key to select the machine mode Password: 1 2 3 Back to To confirm your selection, press...

  • Page 90: Lapel System - Optional Accessory To Acl Mechanism

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 4. LAPEL SYSTEM – OPTIONAL ACCESSORY TO ACL MECHANISM Lapel system provides the operator with greater freedom when selecting the buttonhole dimensions. The operator can sew a buttonhole with eye cut and a buttonhole without eye cut during one sewing cycle and does not need to change the cutting knife.

  • Page 91: Setting Up The Machine For Acl Lp1 (Acl-Lp2, Acl-Lpe) Version

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 4.1 SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR ACL LP1 (ACL-LP2, ACL-LPE) VERSION S-311 main sceen Back to S-311 main sceen main screen Once the ACL-LP1 system is activated, a buttonhole with eye cut along the whole sewing appears on the display . The length of cut is set up automatically according to the selected model;...

  • Page 92: Setting Up The Lapel Buttonhole For Acl-Lp1 (Acl-Lp2, Acl-Lpe) Version

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 4.2 SETTING UP THE LAPEL BUTTONHOLE FOR ACL-LP1 (ACL-LP2, ACL-LPE) VERSION S-311 main screen Setting up eye type Back to Setting up lenght of buttonhole main screen Back to Setting up lenght of buttonhole...

  • Page 93: Using The Programmed Buttonhole In Cycle Mode

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 4.3 USING THE PROGRAMMED BUTTONHOLE IN CYCLE MODE: Example: You wish to sew buttonholes in program no 1 in this order: 1, 1, 1, 2. Press the key for setting up the program number.

  • Page 94: Optical Sensor -Optional Accessory For Lapel System

    If it is uncovered, the machine sews a lapel hole. Optical sensor Reflective tape 5.1 OPTICAL SENSOR - DEVICE ACTIVATION S-311 main screen Activation of optical sensor Back on S-311 main screen main screen Revised 11/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz;...

  • Page 95: Using The Programmed Buttonhole In Cycle Mode With Optical Sensor Activated

    S-311+ACL D - OPERATING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS 5.2 USING THE PROGRAMMED BUTTONHOLE IN CYCLE MODE WITH OPTICAL SENSOR ACTIVATED: Example: You wish to sew buttonholes in program no 1 in this order: 1,1,1,2. Press the key for setting up the program number.

  • Page 96: E - Standard Adjustment

    S-311+ACL E - STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 1. SLIDING BLOCK HOLDER ADJUSTMENT Correct adjustment of mechanical parts enables changing the cut within a given range when the buttonhole length is changed. 1. Adjust the screening — — — — — so that its edge stays in the alignment with sliding block edge – – – – –...

  • Page 97: Cutting Block Position Adjustment In Acl Mechanism

    S-311+ACL E - STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 2. CUTTING BLOCK POSITION ADJUSTMENT IN ACL MECHANISM 1. Adjust the machine for version ACL - (LP1, LP2, LPE) see section C - 4.1. 2. Adjust the requested cutting lenght on the display. 3. Insert the paper between knife and block and test the cut with button for cutting.

  • Page 98: Pressure Adjutment On The Regulators Of The Filter Unit

    S-311+ACL E - STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 3. PRESSURE ADJUTMENT ON THE REGULATORS OF THE FILTER UNIT Correct pressure adjustment affect the cutting knifes life cycle. 1. Adjust pressure 0,6 MPa (0,5) MPa on the main regulator . 2. Adujst pressure 0,4 MPa on cutting regulator .
  • Page 99 S-311+I S-311+I MODEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revised 06/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 100 2. SAFETY LABELS AND EQUIPMENT DEVICE ................ 1-2 I 3. SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 1-3 I B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY ........................1-4 I S-311+I AF - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION ..............1-4 I S-311+I CT - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION ..............1-5 I C - PROPER USAGE ...........................1-6 I 1.

  • Page 101: A - Introduction

    The electronic eylet buttonhole machine with Indexer enables automatic sewing of buttonholes which can be specified in number and distance between them. Typ stehu, odkaz na modely Models of S-311 Indexer machine: AF ST JT This model is designed to be used for sewing single thread chain stitch buttonholes on ready-tailored jacket sleeves.

  • Page 102: Safety Labels And Equipment Device

    S-311+I A - INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY LABELS AND EQUIPMENT For detailed description, see S-311 (section A, chapter 2, pages 1-2, 1-3). Indexer Revised 03/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-2 I Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 103: Specifications

    No Eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm; 3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm Fly Bar Length 3,0 - 20,0 mm See section D 3.3 - manual S-311 Length of Crossbar 4 - 8 mm...

  • Page 104: B - Machine Assembly

    S-311+I B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY S-311+I AF - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ › – — ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ š ž Ÿ – – – – – clamp feet up/down — — — — —...

  • Page 105: I Ct - Pneumatic System Connection

    S-311+I B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY S-311+I CT - PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONNECTION ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ › – — ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ š ž Ÿ œ œ œ œ œ – – – – – clamp feet up/down ...

  • Page 106: C - Proper Usage

    1.4. The machine is ready to start operation once the Ready message on the display in the box ™ is on. (Display description on page 1-28, S-311). 1.5. If you wish to operate the machine in the Indexer mode, follow the instructions in section D, chapter 2.

  • Page 107: Threading

    S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2. THREADING Threads are threaded as shown in the pictures below. For easy threading use threading devic – from the machine accessory. Threading device — can be ordered separately (order number 12.0008.6.200). Thread tension can be adjusted with nuts ˜, ™ according to sewing conditions as needed.
  • Page 108 S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.2. Lower thread threading — can be done after tilting the back cover – and lifting the machine arm —. – — spodní AF, LTT Revised 03/2007 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-8 I Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 109 S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.3. Threading the machine S-311 CT+I If you thread lower thread or gimp for the first time, it is necessary to dismantle the Indexer. Loose screws and remove safety covers –. Disconnect air pipes from cylinders.
  • Page 110 S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.4. Gimp threading The appearance and quality of the buttonhole may be affected by one or more of the following: - stitch density ( number of stitches in the first - cutting space and the second row of stitches)

  • Page 111: D - Machine Functions Controls

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 1. SEWING A BUTTONHOLE 1.1. Set the machine into the home position as in section C1 of this chapter. Before starting sewing, let the machine warm up in this condition for about 3 minutes.

  • Page 112: Setting Up The Indexer Display

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 2. SETTING UP THE INDEXER DISPLAY Button for setting up the code S-311 Main display Back to main display Button for machine version selection Password: 1 2 3 Enter code and confirm by pressing button...

  • Page 113: Indexer Screen Description

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 3. INDEXER SCREEN DESCRIPTION Machine version setting and additional accessories. Active after setting code only page. 1-37 (- Version change and Display reports: trim timming change CT - standard - Ready, Busy Button Additional...

  • Page 114: Buttonhole Type Setting

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 4. BUTTONHOLE TYPE SETTING Button for setting number for cycle mode Indexer main display Back on main display Cycle mode button Number of programmed buttonhole option Confirm by pressing button Confirm by pressing button...

  • Page 115: Change Of Buttonhole Parameters Setting

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 5. CHANGE OF BUTTONHOLE PARAMETERS SETTING Buttonhole shape setting according to 1-29, 1-30, 1-31 section D Indexer main display Back on main display After parameters change press button to switch back to main display.

  • Page 116: Indexer Error Reports

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 7. INDEXER ERROR REPORTS Indexer main display Back to main display If we see on display error message press button for display detailed After parameters change press button to switch to main display. information about trouble and its removing.

  • Page 117: E - Standard Indexer Adjustment

    S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT SETTING UP THE HEIGHT OF CLAMPING FEET In order for the Indexer to function correctly, it is important to set up correct height of Indexer clamping feet above the desktop. 1.1. Loose clamp holders screws – on the left and right side of the Indexer.

  • Page 118: And Clamping Mat

    S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT 2. SETTING UP MINIMAL PLAY BETWEEN INDEXER FEET AND CLAMPING MAT It is important to set up the minimal play between Indexer feet – and clamping mat — correctly so that the spreading mechanism on the sewing head operates correctly. It is necessary to hold the minimal play.

  • Page 119: Setting Up The Distance Between Clamping Feet

    S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT SETTING UP THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CLAMPING FEET Change the distance between clamping feet – if you want to change workpiece or number of buttonholes to be sewn. – 3.1. Take out screws — of the right holder ˜...
  • Page 120 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Page 1. INTRODUCTION ..................2-2 2. FAULTS WITHOUT ERROR MESSAGES ........... 2-3 3. THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES ......2-6 4. ELECTRICAL FAULTS ................2-9 Revised 06/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N The S-311 electronically displays error messages, when worn or damaged parts are detected. If machine problems occur and the error is not displayed, ensure correct needle installation and threading. The other troubles are eliminated according to the detailed descriptions listed.
  • Page 122 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 . FA U LT S W I T H O U T E R R O R M E S S A G E S SERVICE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SECTION Thread breakage.
  • Page 123 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM PROBABLE SOLUTION SECTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION The lower thread is Choked slot in throat plate. Big clearance between holder not caught in the page 1-56 Adjust the clearance between and throat plate.
  • Page 124 Air supply is not connected. Check air supply. clamp plates do not close. Clamp plates do not Check air pressure Low pressure. (0,5 min. Bar) E1-S-311+I. hold the material properly. Adjust clamp plate Clamp plate height is not adjusted height for 19 mm. properly.
  • Page 125 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 . T H E E L E C T R O N I C S Y S T E M E R R O R M E S S A G E S If an error message appears on the display (see picture –), press it. The screen with a description and a correction of an error message appears on the display (see picture —).
  • Page 126 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM Check R axis home sensor BQ3 and R axis positioning error. stepper motor. Check I axis home sensor BQ10, I axis positioning error. BQ11 and stepper motor. T axis positioning error. Check T axis home sensor BQ5 and stepper motor.
  • Page 127 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION ACL-LP lapel cutting lenght Check the lapel cutting length parameter error. according to moveable support plate range of machine type ACL-LP lapel cutting parameters Check the lapel cutting length and error. position according to moveable support plate range of machine type.
  • Page 128 Cable from the display Check the display connection disconnected Replace display or control units, Display or its control damaged call AMF Reece Service When sewing operation Replace fuse PN 12.0008.4.664 Fuse F4 failure (T10A) started, motor does not operate. Frequency inverter Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833...
  • Page 129 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 When sewing operation Contactor KM1 damaged started, air valves do not operate. The air pressure correct. Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Inadequate contact of contactor Incorrect function of the air Check the main power supply with...
  • Page 130 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Page 1. INTRODUCTION ..................2-2 2. FAULTS WITHOUT ERROR MESSAGES ........... 2-3 3. THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES......2-5 4. ELECTRICAL FAULTS ................2-7 Revised 04/2007 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com...
  • Page 131 1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N The S-311 electronically displays error messages, when worn or damaged parts are detected. If machine problems occur and the error is not displayed, ensure correct needle installation and threading. The other troubles are eliminated according to the detailed descriptions listed.
  • Page 132 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 . FA U LT S W I T H O U T E R R O R M E S S A G E S SERVICE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM PROBABLE SOLUTION SECTION Thread breakage.
  • Page 133 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM SECTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION The lower thread is Big clearance between holder Choked slot in throat plate. not caught in the page 1-56 Adjust the clearance between and throat plate.
  • Page 134 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 . T H E E L E C T R O N I C S Y S T E M E R R O R M E S S A G E S If an error message appears on the display (see picture –), press it. The screen with a description and...
  • Page 135 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION E-20 Chesk the frequency inverter. Sew motor error. E-21 Check the stepper motor driver. Stepper motors driver error. Press and release the Emergency Service mode. E-40 stop button and press buton. Check the buttonhole parameters.
  • Page 136 Cable from the display Check the display connection disconnected Replace display or control units, Display or its control damaged call AMF Reece Service When sewing operation Fuse F4 failure (T10A) Replace fuse PN 12.0008.4.664 started, motor does not operate. Frequency inverter Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833...
  • Page 137 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION When sewing operation Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Contactor KM1 damaged started, air valves do not operate. The air pressure correct. Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Inadequate contact of contactor Incorrect function of the air Check the main power supply with...

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