DURKOPP ADLER 580 Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic double-chainstitch buttonholer

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Page 1 Doppelkettenstich Knopflochautomat, Einfachkettenstich Schnürlochautomat Automatic double-chainstitch buttonholer, Single-chainstitch automat for stitched eyelet Bedienanleitung / Operating Instructions Aufstellanleitung / Installation Instructions Serviceanleitung / Service Instructions Postfach 17 03 51, D-33703 Bielefeld • Potsdamer Straße 190, D-33719 Bielefeld Telefon + 49 (0) 5 21 / 9 25-00 • Telefax + 49 (0) 5 21 / 9 25 24 35 • www.duerkopp-adler.com Ausgabe / Edition: Änderungsindex Teile-Nr./Part.-No.:...
Page 2 Übersicht Summary Bedienanleitung Operating Instructions Aufstellanleitung Installation Instructions Serviceanleitung Service Instructions Bauschaltplan Interconnection-diagram 9890 580001 B 9890 580001 B Pneumatik Geraeteplan Pneumatic circuit plan 9770 580001 9770 580001 Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Eigentum der Dürkopp Adler AG und urheberrechtlich geschützt. Jede, auch auszugsweise Wiederverwendung dieser Inhalte ist ohne vorheriges schriftliches Einverständnis der Dürkopp Adler AG verboten.
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
Upper thread and looper thread tension ........19 Changing the cutting blocks and knives Changing the cutting blocks and knives (580-312000 / 580-321000/ 580-341000) “Multiflex” . . 22 6.1.1 Changing the knives.
Page 6 Index Page: 10.3 Index of the control panel keys ........28 10.4 Main level of menu system .
Page 7: Product Description
Product description Designated Use The DÜRKOPP ADLER 580 is a sewing automat designed for the sewing of buttonholes in light to medium-weight material. Such material, which is generally made of textile or synthetic fibres, is used in the clothing industry. Furthermore, this sewing automat can possibly also sew so-called technical seams.
Page 8 – The following functions are operated via manual switches: - Closing and opening the clamp - Activating the sewing operation - Quick stop with needle position “up” – Pneumatic cutting of the buttonhole. – Automatic adaptation of the cutting power for the buttonhole knife dependent on the programmed buttonhole length.
Page 9: Subclasses
Subclasses 580-112000 With short trimmer for the upper and the looper thread. The looper thread trimmer is integrated into the throat plate so that the tread can be trimmed very close to the fabric. To be used for buttonholes with taper tack, cross tack, with or without eye.
Page 10 580-312000 With short trimmer for upper and looper thread. The looper thread trimmer is integrated into the throat plate, so that the thread can be trimmed very close to the fabric. Equipped as standard with an electropneumatic upper thread catcher and the buttonhole cutting system “Multiflex”.
Page 11: Structure Of The Product
Structure of product Subclasses Equipment Material number Sewing automat 0580 990001 0580 990002 0580 990004 0580 990005 0580 990021 0580 990022 0580 990024 Accessories 0791 580501 Optional equipment: Pneumatic connection set 0797 003031 Integral sewing lamp (LED) 0580 100344 Foot switch 9880 580002 Upper gimp guide 0580 590804...
Page 12 Subclasses Equipment Material number Stands MG58-13 (regular installation) MG58 400104 Stand with fastening parts and table top 1060 x 750 incl. maintenance unit and rollers MG58-13 (regular installation of a narrow stand) MG58 400124 Stand with fastening parts and table top 620 x 750 incl.
Page 13: Technical Data
Rated voltage: 1 x 190-240 V, 50/60 Hz Dimensions Machine head: 550 x 370 x 580 (L x W x H) Table top (regular installation): 1060 x 750 x 1150 mm (L x W x H) Table top (narrow stand):...
Page 14: Operation
Subclass Type and size of upper Type and size of looper Type and size of lower thread thread gimp 580-112000 Polyester fibre thread, Polyester fibre thread, not necessary schappe-silk spun schappe-silk spun 580-312000 70/3...
Page 15: Removing And Inserting The Clamping Plates
Removing and inserting the clamping plates Caution: Danger of injury ! The removing and inserting of the clamping plates 1 has to be done with the sewing automat switched off or in the position “Threading mode” (see chapter “Threading mode”). Removing the clamping plate –...
Page 16: Changing The Needle
Changing the needle Caution: Danger of injury ! The needle has to be changed with the sewing automat switched off or in the position “Threading mode” (see chapter “Threading mode”). – Loosen the screw 1 (Allen key in the accessories). –...
Page 17: Threading The Upper Thread
Threading the upper thread Caution: Danger of injury ! The upper thread must only be threaded in when the machine is switched off or in the “Threading mode” (see chapter “Threading mode”). – Thread in the upper thread as shown in the illustrations. –...
Page 18: Threading The Looper Thread
Threading the looper thread looper thread gimp thread Caution: Danger of injury ! The looper thread must only be threaded in when the machine is switched off or in the “Threading mode” (see chapter “Threading mode”). The automat must be in its final position, i.e. the looper turret with the loopers has to point to the front.
Page 19: Threading The Gimp Thread
Leave a gimp end approx. 25 mm long hang out of the gimp hole of the stitch plate. – Sew a buttonhole and check whether the gimp is pulled back sufficiently. With the Subclass -141000, -341000: thread in the gimp as shown in illustration B. Only for the subclass 580-141000, 580-341000...
Page 20: Swivelling The Automat Up And Down
Swivelling the automat up and down Caution: Danger of injury ! The automat must only be swivelled up when the machine is switched off or in the “Threading mode” (see chapter “Threading mode”). For various operations (e.g. for threading the looper thread or the gimp thread) the automat has to be swivelled up.
Page 21: Thread Tension
Thread tension Upper thread and looper thread tension The thread tensions are dependent on the type and quality of the threads and fabrics. The buttonhole looks best if it is sewn with the lowest possible thread tension. Too tight thread tensions can lead to undesired ruffling and thread breakage, particularly when processing thin materials.
Page 22 Looper thread tension – Swivel the machine head up. – Adjust the looper thread tension by means of tensioner 1. Turn the tensioner in clockwise direction in order to increase the looper thread tension. Turn the tensioner counter-clockwise in order to reduce the looper thread tension.
Page 23: Changing Of Cutting Blocks And Knives
Changing of cutting blocks and knives The cutting length can be altered by changing the cutting blocks. Caution: Danger of injury ! Change the cutting block or the knife only when the buttonhole automat is switched off! Change the cutting block –...
Page 24: Changing The Cutting Blocks And Knives (580-312000 / 580-321000/ 580-341000) "Multiflex
Changing the cutting blocks and knives (580-312000 / 580-321000 / 580-341000) “Multiflex” 6.1.1 Changing the knives Caution: danger of injury Knives may only be changed with the machine switched off . – Loosen the Allen screw 2 or 4. (The Allen key is in the accessories).
Page 25: Changing The Cutting Blocks
6.1.2 Changing the cutting blocks Caution: danger of injury The cutting-block may only be changed with the machine switched off. Removing the cutting-block – Disconnect the compressed-air supply – Use a screwdriver 2 to push gently the cutting-block holder 1 downward.
Page 26: Push Buttons
Push buttons By means of the push buttons it is possible to control the clamps and to start the sewing operation. According to the setting in the service menu (see service instructions) the function is different. 1. Setting – Key 1: The clamps are opened or closed respectively. –...
Page 27: Switching On - Switching Off - Threading Mode
Switching on - Switching off - Threading mode Switching on – Switch on the main switch 1. The machine moves to the loading position and is ready for sewing. Switching off – Switch off the main switch 1. All drives and the control are immediately cut off the electric supply lines.
Page 28: General Notes
Control panel and control 10.1 General notes The buttonhole automat of the class 580 is equipped with a programmable control. Up to 50 different buttonholes can be defined. The buttonholes can be memorized in up to 25 sequences. One sequence can consist of up to 9 different buttonhole, each single buttonhole can be repeated within one sequence up to 9 times successively.
Page 29: Control Panel
10.2 Control panel You can programme the control using the control panel and also set the fucntion of each buttonhole. This can be done through actuating directly the corresponding key or by altering some parameters. Entering the parameters should be done in the programming mode “P”. The parameters and the allocated values will be shown at the display.
Page 30: Index Of The Control Panel Keys
10.3 Index of the control panel keys Key on control panel Designation of key in this manual “ESC”- key “P”- key “F”- key “S”- key “OK”- key key ï key ð key ñ key ò...
Page 31: Main Level Of Menu System
10.4 Main level of the menu system After switching on the automat and during sewing the display shows the main level of the menu system. In the main level the following values are displayed: - Sequence number Sequence mode - Buttonhole sequence - Buttonhole number Single buttonhole mode - Empty line...
Page 32: Selecting A Buttonhole In The Main Level
Monoflex mode (simple cut) Two knife positions are possible with the subclasses 580-312000, 580-321000 and 580-341000 that is why the field 3 shows a bar in addition. The bar position shows which knife position is allocated to the buttonhole.
Page 33 Monoflex mode (simple cut) Two knife positions are possible with the subclasses 580-312000, 580-321000 and 580-341000 that is why the field 3 shows a bar in addition. The bar position shows which knife position is allocated to the buttonhole.
Page 34: Selecting A Sequence Or A Buttonhole
10.4.2 Selecting a sequence or a single buttonhole Depending on the setting in the sequence menu either the sequence mode or the single buttonhole mode is available (see “Sequence programming”) 10.4.2.1 Selection of a sequence (Sequence mode) After switching on the top line of the display appears white on black. The sequence last sewn is displayed.
Page 35: Adjusting The Thread Tension In The Main Level
10.4.3 Adjusting the thread tension in the main level The display indicates in field 2 the upper thread tension during the sewing process. The tension can be adjusted in the main level. Keys ñò Skip with the ñò keys to field 2 “upper thread tension”. “OK”-key Press the “OK”-key.
Page 36: Cutting Mode
Confirm by pressing the “OK”-key. 10.4.6 The piece counter The buttonhole automat 580 is equipped with a piece counter that counts the number of buttonholes sewn. After the “å“ sign the current figure is indicated. The value of the piece counter is memorized also when the automat is switched off.
Page 37: Automatic Or Manual Operation (Can Only Be Set In Sequence Mode)
10.4.7 Automatic or manual operation (only adjustable in the sequence mode) The buttonhole automat functions in manual or automatic operation mode depending on the setting. Automatic operation In the sequence indicated on the display, arrows are indicated between the types of buttonhole programs. After sewing one buttonhole the control automatically switches to the next type of buttonhole.
Page 38: Buttonhole Programming
10.5 Buttonhole programming The menu system 580 is divided into several levels. In the main level the most important information for the sewing operation are indicated. From this main level it is possible to switch to the programming level in order to program buttonholes.
Page 39: Programming A Buttonhole
10.5.3 Programming of a buttonhole “P”-key Press the “P”-key in order to switch from the main level to the menu for programming buttonholes. Keys ñò Select with the ñò keys the menu item “buttonhole number.” “OK”-key Press the “OK”-key to activate the menu item. Keys ñò...
Page 40: List Of Menu And Submenu Items
Eyelet overlap*: the overlapping of the seam beginning and the seam end. Thread trimming length: with the Subclass 580-112000 / 0580-312000, it is possible to alter the length of the needle thread on the underside of the buttonhole .
Page 41 CB = cutting before sewing Cutting area: the inner distance between the lips of the buttonhole is called cutting area. Modus Multiflex 580-312000 / 580-321000 / 580-341000 Cutting area: 1 = complete cut, 2 = medium cut, 3 = eye cut or edge cut.
Page 42 Menu item Description Flexible cutting: Monoflex mode 580-312000 / 580-321000 / 580-341000 Taper tack settings Taper tack length: the taper tack length can be set from 2 mm to 36 mm, depending on the sewing equipment and the buttonhole length.
Page 43: Sequences
10.6 Sequences 10.6.1 General notes Sequence mode The operator (seamstress) will be able to sew several buttonholes with different parameters successively without having to touch a key on the control panel. · Each sequence can contain up to 9 different buttonholes. Each different buttonhole within a sequence can be sewn repeatedly up to 9 times.
Page 44: Programming A Sequence
10.6.3 Programming of a sequence “S”-key Press the ”S”-key to switch from the main level to the menu for programming a buttonhole sequence. Selection of the sequence number keys ñò Select the menu item “sequence number” with the ñò keys. “OK”-key Press the “OK”-key to activate the menu item.
Page 45: Inserting A Buttonhole At The End Of A Sequence
10.6.4 Adding a buttonhole at the end of a sequence keys ñò Select the last line in the programmed buttonhole sequence with the ñò keys. “OK”-key Press the “OK”-key. keys ñò Select the desired buttonhole program with the ñò keys. “OK”-key Press the “OK”-key.
Page 46: Inserting A Buttonhole In Within A Sequence
10.6.6 Adding a buttonhole within a sequence Important note A single adding of a buttonhole program into a buttonhole sequence is not possible. Note down the programmed buttonholes that are following. Keys ñò Select the desired line of the programmed buttonhole sequence with the ñò...
Page 47: Sewing
10.7 Sewing The sewing operation can be controlled either with the manual switches or with the pedal. Sewing with the manual switches With the manual switch the clamps can be controlled and the sewing operation started. According to the setting in the service menu (see service instructions) the function is different.
Page 48 Removing the finished workpiece with the subclass 580-151000 – In order to remove the finished workpiece pull the looper thread and the gimp under the thread clamp 2. Pull both threads from the right to the left along the blade 1.
Page 49: Information Messages
Information messages 11.1 Needle not in basic position If the needle is not in its basic upper position at the sewing start, this information code will appear. Error Correction – Turn the handwheel until the information disappears. 11.2 Threading mode As long as the sewing automat is in the “Threading mode”, the information code in the margin appears.
Page 50: Abnormal Threading Mode
11.6 Abnormal threading mode If the needle is in the “Threading mode” position at the sewing begin, the information code in the margin appears. Error Correction Press the button at the head cover à switch on the “Threading – mode”. –...
Page 51: Maintenance
Maintenance Caution: Danger of injury ! Carry out maintenance work only when the machine is switched off. Whenever maintenance work has to be done with the machine running practice utmost caution. 13.1 Cleaning A clean sewing automat helps to avoid disturbances ! Daily cleaning: –...
Page 52: Lubricating
13.2 Lubricating Check the oil level in the oil reservoirs 4 and 5 weekly ! Caution: Danger of injury ! Oil can cause skin eruption! Avoid a longer contact with the skin! Wash yourself thoroughly after a contact! ATTENTION ! The handling and disposal of mineral oils is subject to legal regulations.
Page 53: Control
13.3 Control Caution: Danger of Injury ! Turn the main switch off. The maintenance of the buttonhole automat must only be carried out with the machine switched off! ATTENTION ! After assembling and if the buttonhole automat has not been used for a longer time, oil the wicks, felts, looper and needle bar components (see installation instructions chapter 11).

DURKOPP ADLER 580 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Product Description

2 Technical Data

3 Operation

4 Swivelling the Automat up and down

5 Thread Tension

6 Changing the Cutting Blocks and Knives

7 Push Buttons

8 Setting the Fabric Stops

9 Switching on - Switching off - Threading Mode

10 Control Panel and Control Unit

11 Information Messages

12 Error Messages

13 Maintenance

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