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Bernina Q 16 Service And Maintenance Manual (133 pages)

Brand: Bernina | Category: Sewing Machine | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 - General Information
6
General Regulations and Safety
6
Warning: Dangerous Voltage Levels
7
ESD-Related Note: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
8
ESD Setup for Frame Installed Repair Process
9
Tools and Gauges
10
Handling and Adjustments
12
Main Frame
12
Abbreviations / Names Used
12
Cleaning
13
Technical Details by Model
14
Chapter 2 - Electronics and Wiring
15
BERNINA Q Series Block Diagram
15
PCBA Base - General Information
16
PCBA-Base
16
PCBA CPU Module (ARM9) - General Information
17
PCBA CPU Module / ARM9
17
PCBA Quilt Extension - General Information
18
PCBA Quilt Extension
18
PCBA Power Supply
19
PCBA Upper Interface
20
PCBA Lower Interface
20
PCBA Detection
21
Upper Thread Detection
21
Threader Detection
21
PCBA Position
21
PCBA Presser Foot Height Sensor
22
Cable Harness
22
Head Frame Side
23
Main Electronics Side
23
Handling of Electronic Components
24
Returning Defective Electronic Components
24
Repairs of Electronic Components (Pcba's)
24
Chapter 3 - Electronic Troubleshooting
25
Symptoms Overview
25
Electronic Support
25
Information about the Four Main Pcbas
27
PCBA Base
27
Indication Lights
27
Circuit Board Labelling
27
PCBA CPU Module
28
Indication Lights
28
Circuit Board Labelling
28
PCBA Power Supply
29
Dynamic Breaking
29
Circuit Board Labelling
30
PCBA Quilt Extension
31
General Information
31
LCD Cable
31
Circuit Board Labelling
31
Foot Control and BSR Interface
31
Foot Control Signal
31
BSR Signals
32
Error Messages
32
Gears Error in Sewing Mode
32
Possible Causes
32
List of Errors
33
Fixing Errors
34
Troubleshooting
36
Symptoms and Repair Approach
36
Machine Not Booting/ "No Power"/ "Dead
36
Nothing Is Displayed, Stepper Motors Are Initializing
36
Display Shows Lines or Wrong Colours
36
Touch Not Responding
36
Machine Is Stuck in a Boot Loop/ Only Starts up to BERNINA Logo
36
Upper Main Shaft Position Is Not Synchronized
37
Flow Charts
38
How to Read Flow Charts
38
Overview
39
Not Booting to Black Start Screen
40
Application Not Starting
41
Error Messages
42
Touch Not Working
43
Stepper Motors
44
BSR Not Working
45
Main Drive Not Working
46
Sewing Light
47
Applications (Service Program)
48
Peripherals (Service Program)
49
Chapter 4 - Removal and Refitting of Components
50
Covers
50
Head Covers / Front / Back / Thread Guide and Display
50
Belt Cover
52
Inside Cover
53
Hook Cover and Needle Plate Base
54
Electronics and Sensors
55
BERNINA Stitch Regulators (BSR)
55
Winder Unit
56
PCBA Upper Interface
56
PCBA Lower Interface
57
PCBA Position
57
PCBA Base
58
PCBA Base / Electronics Frame
59
PCBA CPU Module
62
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
62
PCBA Quilt Extension
63
PCBA-Power Supply
64
LED Sewing Light Upper Frame
65
LED Sewing Light Head Frame
65
PCBA Presser Foot Height Sensor
66
PCBA Detection - Threader Sensor
67
PCBA Detection - Upper Thread Observer (UTO)
67
Main Motor
68
Presser Foot Height / Upper Thread Monitor Sensor Unit
69
Mechanical Components / Stepper Motors
70
Rotary Hook / Hook Gib / Thread Guide Plate / Cutter and Basket
70
Thread Tension Stepping Motor
73
Thread-Tension and Stepping Motor Unit
73
Front Hand Wheel Module
75
Regulator Spring
75
Threader Head
76
Needle Clamp
76
Thread Take-Up Lever
77
Presser-Foot Lifter Stepping Motor
78
Needle Bar
80
Needle Bar Basic Alignment
81
Needle Bar Additional Alignment
81
Replacement of the Lower Thread Cutter
82
Replacement of the Upper Thread Cutter
82
Handles for Frame Version Machines
83
Chapter 5 - Settings
84
Basics - General Information
84
Belt Tensions
85
Upper / Base Shaft Belt Tension
85
Take up Lever Drive Belt Tension
85
Drive Motor
86
Take up Lever / Needle Bar Timing
87
Presser-Foot Fixation
87
Needle Adjustment
88
Needle Distribution Left/Right
88
Needle Distribution Front to Back
89
Hook - Needle Drive Synchronization
90
Hook / Driver Play
90
Loop Lift
90
Hook/Needle Distance
91
Needle Holder Alignment (Twin Needle)
91
Needle Height
92
Bobbin Case Retainer Stopper
93
Synchronization Disc
94
Presser Foot Height
95
Needle Threader
95
Thread Regulator
96
Upper Thread Tension
97
How to Load the Patch on an USB Stick
97
How to Check the Quilting Quality
98
Quality Table
100
Upper Thread
100
Lower Thread
100
Lower Thread Tension (Bobbin Case)
101
Winder
101
Chapter 6 - Service Program
102
Menu 1 - Service Information
104
Machine Basic Data
104
Machine Soft- and Firmware Data
104
Machine Operating Time Data
105
Machine Stitch Counter Data
105
BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Data
105
Machine Servicing Data
106
Customer Information
106
Dealer Information
107
Log File
107
Menu 2 - Touch and Display
108
Touchscreen Calibration
108
LCD Display (Screen)
109
Blank Dark LCD Display (Screen)
109
Blank White LCD Display (Screen)
109
RGB (Red, Green and Blue) Screen
110
Menu 3 - Sensors (Mounting Locations in the Machine)
111
Threader Sensor
111
Overlift Presser Food Switch
111
Upper Thread Sensor
112
Bobbin Winder Switch
112
Menu 4 - Signals
113
Function of the Handle-Buttons
113
Foot Control
114
BERNINA Stitch Regulators (BSR)
115
PCBA-Position
116
Mechanical Fine-Adjustment of Synchronization Disk
116
Speaker
117
BSR Interface
117
Laser Test
117
Menu 5 - Stepping Motors (Mounting Locations in the Machine)
118
Presser-Foot Pressure Stepping Motor
118
Upper Thread Tension Stepping Motor
118
Bobbin Winder Motor
119
Menu 6 - Adjustments
119
Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All)
119
Automatic Upper-Thread Tension
120
Main Motor Test
121
Chapter 7 - Lubrication
122
Thread Take up Lever, Needle Bar Drive
122
Needle Bar, Presser Foot Bar
123
Hopper Cam
123
Presser Foot Bar Guide
124
Hook, Hook Drive
124
Chapter 8 - Firmware Update
125
Standard Update Procedure
125
Update - Alternative Access
127
Chapter 9 - Maintenance Guidelines
128
Purpose of the Maintenance Guidelines
128
Explanatory Notes on the Stitch- and Hour Counter
128
When Is a Cleaning Message Displayed
128
When Is a Maintenance Message Displayed
128
Calculation Table
128
Implementation of the Maintenance Intervals
128
Maintenance Intervals
129
Cleaning- and Service-Stitch Reset
129
Wear-And-Tear-Parts Definition
129
Non-Operating-Related Parts
129
Operating Related Parts
130
Maintenance Checklist
130
Measures to be Taken before the Maintenance
130
Measures to be Taken after the Service
130
Functional Check
131
Maintenance Checklist BERNINA Q Series
132
Chapter 10 Document Revision History
133

Bernina Q 16 User Manual (78 pages)

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Brand: Bernina | Category: Sewing Machine | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
4
Important Safety Instructions
6
Important Information
8
1 My BERNINA

10
- Introduction
  10
- Welcome to the World of BERNINA
  10
- Machine
  12
  - Overview, Front Left
    12
  - Overview, Front Right
    13
  - Overview, Rear Left
    14
  - Overview, Rear Right
    15
  - Overview of Connections
    16
- Provided Accessories
  16
  - Use of the Power Cable (Only in Usa/Canada)
    18
  - Foot Control (Only Usa/Canada)
    18
- Software
  18
  - Firmware Operation
    18
  - Home Screen
    20
  - Sewing Screen
    21
  - Calling up the Help
    21
  - Calling up the Tutorial
    21
  - Using the Eco Mode
    21
  - Using the Calculator
    22
  - Resetting the Stitch Counter
    22
2 Setting up the Machine

23
- Connection and Switching on
  23
  - Connecting the Machine
    23
  - Switching the Machine on and off
    23
- Attaching the Spool Holder
  23
- Foot Control
  25
- Presser Foot
  28
  - Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
    28
  - Changing the Presser Foot
    28
- Needle and Stitch Plate
  29
- Bobbin Thread
  31
  - Winding the Bobbin
    31
  - Threading the Bobbin Thread
    32
  - Setting the Bobbin Thread Tension
    34
  - Inserting the Bobbin Case
    35
  - Fill Level of Bobbin Thread
    36
- Upper Thread
  36
3 Setting up Software

46
- Overview Setup-Program
  46
- Selecting the Language
  46
- Setting up the Screen
  47
  - Personalizing the Screen
    47
  - Adjusting the Screen Brightness
    48
  - Calibrate Screen
    48
- Adjusting the Sewing Light
  49
- Setting Sounds
  50
- Setting up Monitoring Functions
  50
- Setting the Securing Stitches
  51
- Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension
  51
- Managing User Profiles
  52
- Selecting a User Profile
  53
- Quilting Modes
  53
- Displaying the Total Number of Stitches
  54
- Registering Details of the Dealer
  55
- Saving Service Data
  55
- Restoring Factory Settings
  56
4 Tips for Problem-Free Quilting

57
- Fabric
  57
- Thread
  57
- Needle
  57
- Using a Spool Disc
  58
- Using a Spool Net
  59
- Sewing the Borders of the Quilt
  59
5 Preparing to Work on a Quilt

60
- Sewing Sample
  60
6 Practical Quilting

61
7 Care and Maintenance

62
- Software
  62
  - Verifying the Software Version
    62
  - Updating Firmware
    62
- Machine
  63
  - Cleaning the Screen
    63
  - Cleaning the Bobbin Case
    63
  - Cleaning the Hook
    65
  - Lubricating the Machine
    65
- Quilting Table
  66
  - Cleaning and Maintenance
    66
  - Moving or Transporting the Table
    66
8 Errors and Faults

67
- Error Messages
  67
- Troubleshooting
  69
9 Technical Specifications

72
10 Storage and Disposal

73
- Storing the Machine
  73
- Dispose of the Machine
  73
11 Appendix

74
- Amount of Bobbin Thread
  74
  - Index
    76

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2 Setting up the Machine

3 Setting up Software

4 Tips for Problem-Free Quilting

5 Preparing to Work on a Quilt

6 Practical Quilting

7 Care and Maintenance

8 Errors and Faults

9 Technical Specifications

10 Storage and Disposal

11 Appendix

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