550-16-26

Engineered sewing station

for setting sleeves

Operating Instructions 1

Installation Instructions 2

Service Instructions 3

Instructions for programming 4

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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.

The instruction manual is intended to complement existing national

accident prevention and environment protection regulations.

The instruction manual must always be available at the machine/sewing

unit.

The instruction manual must be read and applied by any person that is
authorized to work on the machine/sewing unit. This means:

– Operation, including equipping, troubleshooting during the work

cycle, removing of fabric waste,
– Service (maintenance, inspection, repair) and/or
– Transport.

The user also has to assure that only authorized personnel work on the
machine.

The user is obliged to check the machine at least once per shift for
apparent damages and to immediatly report any changes (including the
performance in service), which impair the safety.

The user company must ensure that the machine is only operated in
perfect working order.

Never remove or disable any safety devices.

If safety devices need to be removed for equipping, repairing or

maintaining, the safety devices must be remounted directly after
completion of the maintenance and repair work.

Unauthorized modification of the machine rules out liability of the

manufacturer for damage resulting from this.

Observe all safety and danger recommendations on the machine/unit!

The yellow-and-black striped surfaces designate permanend danger
areas, eg danger of squashing, cutting, shearing or collision.

Besides the recommendations in this instruction manual also observe

the general safety and accident prevention regulations!
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. Before putting into service also read the safety rules and
instructions of the motor supplier.

3. The machine must be used only for the purpose intended. Use of
the machine without the safety devices is not permitted. Observe all
the relevant safety regulations.

4. When gauge parts are exchanged (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle
plate, feed dog and bobbin) when threading, when the workplace is
left, and during service work, the machine must be disconnected
from the mains by switching off the master switch or disconnecting
the mains plug.

5. Daily servicing work must be carried out only by appropriately

trained persons.

6. Repairs, conversion and special maintenance work must only be

carried out by technicians or persons with appropriate training.

7. For service or repair work on pneumatic systems, disconnect the

machine from the compressed air supply system (max. 7-10 bar).
Before disconnecting, reduce the pressure of the maintenance unit.
Exceptions to this are only adjustments and functions checks made
by appropriately trained technicians.

8. Work on the electrical equipment must be carried out only by

electricians or appropriately trained persons.

9. Work on parts and systems under electric current is not permitted,

except as specified in regulations DIN VDE 0105.

10. Conversion or changes to the machine must be authorized by us

and made only in adherence to all safety regulations.

11. For repairs, only replacement parts approved by us must be used.

12. Commissioning of the sewing head is prohibited until such time as

the entire sewing unit is found to comply with EC directives.

13. The line cord should be equipped with a country-specific mains

plug. This work must be carried out by appropriately trained
technicians (see paragraph 8).

It is absolutely necessary to respect the safety

instructions marked by these signs.
Danger of bodily injuries !
Please note also the general safety instructions.
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Part 4: Programming Instructions Class 550-16-26

Program version: 3.0

1. General
1.1 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Operating Elements of the Cl. 550-16-26

2.1 Right Pedal - “Sewing Drive” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Additional Left Pedal - “Correction Value”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Knee switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 The Key Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.1 The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.2 The Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.3 Examples of Types of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 The BF1CE Operator Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.1 The Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.2 The Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.3 Examples of Parameter Selection and Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Key Panel Operation Modes

3.1 Screen of the Key Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4
3.1.1 Machine Class Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.2 Automatic Display (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.3 Manual Display (MAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.4 Base Setting Display (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.5 Global Parameters Display (GP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.6 Programming Mode Display (TEACH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.7 Program Sequence Display (PS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Functions of the Key Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 Manual Bartack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.2 Setting Bunching Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.3 Supplementary Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.4 Bartack Suppression / Bartack Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.5 Needle Up / Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.6 P key (Currently no function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.7 E key (Currently no function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4. Calling Up the Test and Check Programs

4.1 Machine Settings / Optional Equipment - Soft Key F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 Machine-specific Check Programs - Soft Key F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.1 Basic Initialization of the Machine (Code Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.1.1 Initialization of the Sewing Program Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2.2 Setting Program for the Additional Pedal - Bunching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.3 Check Program for the Analog/Digital Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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4.2.4 Check Program for the Key Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.3 Multitest - Soft Key F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.1 Memory Check EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.2 Memory Check RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.3 Manual Check of the Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.4 Automatic Check of the Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.5 Check of the Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.6 Step Motor Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3.7 Sewing Drive Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.3.8 Event/Error Memory Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4 Terminal Test - Soft Key F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.5 Contrast Setting - Soft Key F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5. Description of the Function Screens

5.1 Automatic Sewing (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1.1 Selection of the Program Sequence and Program Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.2 Selection of the Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1.3 Display of the Application Area DOB / HAKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1.4 Percentile Change of the Bunching Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.5 Changeover - Current Piece Right/Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.6 Selecting the Current Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1.7 Change of the Bunching Value / Fullness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1.8 Display of the Current Partial Seam Length in mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.1.9 Display of the Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.1.10 Return to the Program Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.1.11 Use of Storage Medium (USB flash drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.2 Loading and Saving of Sewing Programs (USB flash drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.2.1 Entering a Storage Medium Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.2.2 Entering a Storage Medium Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.2.3 Setting the Transfer Direction (Loading / Saving) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.2.4 Starting the Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.2.5 Check of the Storage Medium Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.3 Manual Sewing (MAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.3.1 Changing the Bunching Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.3.2 Activation of the Seam Length Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.4 Base Settings (BASIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.4.1 Presetting of the Sewing Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.4.2 Presetting of the Application Area (DOB / HAKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.4.3 Presetting the Size Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.4.3.1 Size Table - Women’s Wear DOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.4.3.2 Size Table - Men’s Wear HAKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.4.4 Setting the Start Position of the Ellipse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.5 Global Parameters (GP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.5.1 Setting the Base Stitch Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.5.2 Selection of the Type of Beginning Bartack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.5.3 Selection of the Type of End Bartack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.5.4 Setting the Number of Bartack Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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5.5.5 Selection of the Speed in the Bartack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

5.5.6 Seam Length Measurement through Light Barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.5.7 Selection of the Needle Position at a Stop in the Seam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.5.8 Softstart On / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.5.9 Selection of the Speed with the Softstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.5.10 Setting the Number of Softstart Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.5.11 Automatic Foot Lift at Stop in the Seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.5.12 Automatic Foot Lift after the Trimming Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.5.13 Acoustic Signal for Step Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.5.14 Selection of the Pedal Mode for the Fullness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5.6 TEACH Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.6.1 Presetting - “TEACH” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.6.2 Preselection - “TEACH-SELECT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5.6.2.1 Changing the Size Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5.6.2.2 Change of the DOB/HAKA Application Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5.6.2.3 Changing the Sewing Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5.6.2.4 Changing the Starting Piece LEFT/RIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
5.6.2.5 Entry of a Sewing Program Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
5.6.3 “TEACH-IN” Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
5.6.3.1 Selection of the Current Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
5.6.3.2 Changing of the Bunching Value / Fullness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
5.6.3.3 Determination of the Current Partial Seam Length in mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.6.3.4 Entry of the Gradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.6.3.5 Turning On the Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.6.3.6 Quick Return to the Program Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 4
5.6.3.7 Setting the Piece or Program End. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.6.3.8 Mirror - End - Continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5.6.3.9 Copy - Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
5.6.3.10 “MODEL” Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.7 Program Sequence (PS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5.7.1 Selecting a Program Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5.7.2 Changing a Program Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
5.7.3 Automatic Execution of a Program Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6. Error, Warning and Information Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

7. List of All Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

8. Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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1. General
1.1 Hardware Components

The configured 550-16-26 work place is executed with the following

components:

· DAC II B controls with the SAB C167-CR

· With integrated feed motor controls for a max. of 4 step motors

· With CAN interface

· With RS232 and RS422 interfaces

· 2 step motor output stages

· 2 step motors for the upper and lower belt drive

· AB285 sewing drive controls from Efka

· DC1500 sewing drive from Efka

· Sewing drive pedal for direct speed setting

· Additional pedal for direct bunching value alteration, as desired

continuous over the whole value range (0-15) or as a correction
value +/- 0.5 .

· Knee switch for the sequence advance

1.2 Operation 4

· BF1CE control panel and key panel

· With 15 keys for the adjustment of the bunching value (½ values

possible through the simultaneous pressing of 2 neighbouring
keys)

· With assignment of keys for machine functions

· Additional pedal for a continuous adjustment of the bunching

value

· Programs can be generated with the “Teach-In” procedure

· Mirroring and gradation in all sizes

· Graphical display of the sewing parameters

· Precise program transfer from one work place to another via RAM
card or USB flash drive.

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2. Operating Elements of the Cl. 550-16-26
2.1 Right Pedal - “Sewing Drive”

The pedal has 16 different positions. It controls the speed of the

sewing drive on the one hand and the thread trimming procedure on
the other.

· Forward Step 1-12 Speed setting

· Base position Step 0 Positioning in

pos.1 or pos.2
Lower the sewing foot

· Back 1 Step -1 Lift the sewing foot

· Back 2 Step -2 Trim the thread

2.2 Additional Left Pedal - “Correction Value”

With this pedal the bunching value can be corrected within a step. As
soon as the next step is called up via the knee switch, the correction
value is invalidated. (Automatic operation)

2.3 Knee switch

With the knee switch one can advance from one step cycle to the
next.

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2.4 The Key Panel

2.4.1 The Display

Bunching value Step Program number

2.4.2 The Function Keys

Supplementary thread tension on / off

(The active function is indicated by the green LED)

Manual bartack (Key pressed, feed runs in reverse until the key is
released again)

No bunching (straight seam)

4
to Setting bunching values.
(½ values possible through the simultaneous pressing of 2 keys)

Bartack suppression (function is inverted)

Currently no function

Currently no function

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2.4.3 Examples of Types of Operation

Tapping Press the key and release (2.0s operated)

Pressing Hold the key pressed
Long Key operated 2.0s

to Tap one of the mentioned keys

+ Press the key and hold down and then additionally

tap the key.
The keys must now be released.

Tap

and Setting intermediate bunching values (here e.g. 0.5)

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2.5 The BF1CE Operator Terminal

For input and output, an operator terminal with a LCD screen and a
comprehensive keypad is used.
In order to assure quick operation during the sewing process, the
supplementary key panel (Illus. 2.5.-1) is used for fullness adjustment
during bunching.
In the design of the user interface only symbols are used. The
changing of parameters occurs via the numeric keypad or the cursor
keys.

Illus. 2.5-1 BF1CE Color control panel

Numeric keypad, entry block

Cursor block, UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT/ OK key

Reset key

Escape key

to Function keys

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2.5.1 The Screen

After the initialization of all control panel components the

configuration is shown on the screen.

The function changes are stored in the internal EEPROM and are valid
until the next change.

2.5.2 The Function Keys

Escape

Restart

Soft keys F1 ... F5

to Number entry / Selection

Sign

Comma / Decimal point

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

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2.5.3 Examples of Parameter Selection and Change

All symbols and the corresponding parameters are listed in Chapter 9.

Depending on the application, a parameter is selected either via the
cursor keys or directly via a number at the upper right next to the
symbol. The symbol of the selected parameter is then highlighted with
a black shadow bar.

The selection of the desired parameter occurs via the following keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

to Direct selection of the parameter or

function

For changes to the parameter values the parameters are divided into
different groups:
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1. Functions, which are turned on/off or alternated

Entry: LEFT / RIGHT

The function is alternated via the 4 key of the numeric keypad.

Entry: ON / OFF

The function is turned on or off via the OK key.

2. Parameters, whose values can only be changed in steps

Entry: 500, 600, 700, 800, etc..... [1/min]

With the aid of the Cursor Up and Cursor Down keys the next or
previous step can be selected. The value is saved by pressing the OK
key. If the new setting is not to be stored, then press the ESC key.

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 3. Parameters, whose values are entered via the numeric keypad

Entry: 0...120 [mm]

The value of the parameter can be changed within the prescribed

limits via the numeric keypad. If a value which is too large or too small
is entered, the upper or lower limit is displayed. The value is saved by
pressing the OK key. If the value is not to be saved, then press the
ESC key. If a sign is displayed with this parameter, the sign can be
reversed with the aid of the (+/-) key.

4. Functions, which allow a selection to be made

Entry: Without beginning bartack

Entry: Beginning bartack, single

Entry: Beginning bartack, double

With the aid of the Cursor Left and Cursor Right keys, the next or
previous function can be selected. The selection is saved by pressing
the OK key.

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3. Key Panel Operation Modes
3.1 Screen of the Key Panel

3.1.1 Machine Class Display

After the machine is turned on the machine class is briefly displayed

3.1.2 Automatic Display (AUTO)

In automatic operation the bunching value is shown in the left display

field (3 digits), the current step in the center display field (2 digits) and
the program number in the right display field.

Bunching value Step Program number

3.1.3 Manual Display (MAN)

In manual operation the step and program number displays are turned
off. 4

Bunching value Step Program number

3.1.4 Base Setting Display (MENU)

In base setting operation, as in automatic operation, the bunching

value is shown in the left display field (3 digits), the current step in the
center display field (2 digits) and the program number in the right
display field.

Bunching value Step Program number

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3.1.5 Global Parameters Display (GP)

With the global parameters, the bunching value is shown in the left
display field (3 digits), the current step in the center display field (2
digits) and the program number in the right display field.

Bunching value Step Program number

3.1.6 Programming Mode Display (TEACH)

In Teach-In operation the bunching value is shown in the left display

field (3 digits), the current step in the center display field (2 digits) and
the program number in the right display field.

Bunching value Step Program number

3.1.7 Program Sequence Display (PS)

With the program sequence setting the bunching value and step
displays are turned off. In the right display field only the program
number is shown.

Bunching value Step Program number

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3.2 Functions of the Key Panel

3.2.1 Manual Bartack

Manual bartack (Key pressed, feed runs in reverse until the key is
released again)

3.2.2 Setting Bunching Values

The bunching value is entered as desired with the “0” to “15” keys. An
intermediate value (½) is set by simultaneously pressing neighbouring
bunching value keys. e.g: “0” and “1” results in the bunching value
0.5 and is shown in the display.

Bunching value Step Program number

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 With an adjustable base stitch length from 1.5 mm to 5.5 mm
(Adjustable in 0.1 mm steps), a max. sewing length of 5.5 mm and a
max. allowable fullness difference of 3 mm (30 TICs, resolution
1/10 mm), via the 16 keys, selectable fullness distribution results as
follows :

Setting the fullness distribution via the key panel :

Key(s) Bunching Value Display Fullness [1/10 mm]

0 0.0 0
0+1 0.5 1
1 1.0 2
1+2 1.5 3
2 2.0 4
2+3 2.5 5
3 3.0 6
3+4 3.5 7
4 4.0 8
4+5 4.5 9
5 5.0 10
5+6 5.5 11
6 6.0 12
6+7 6.5 13
7 7.0 14
7+ 8 7.5 15
8 8.0 16
8+9 8.5 17
9 9.0 18
9 + 10 9.5 19
10 10.0 20
10 + 11 10.5 21
11 11.0 22
11 + 12 11.5 23
12 12.0 24
12 + 13 12.5 25
13 13.0 26
13 + 14 13.5 27
14 14.0 28
14 + 15 14.5 29
15 15.0 30

Base stitch length 1.5 mm + max. fullness difference 3 mm (30/10)

– Max. stitch length upper belt drive 4.5 mm

– ( and keys are operative)

Base stitch length 3.5 mm + max. fullness difference 3 mm

– Limitation to max. sewing length upper belt drive 5.5 mm
– (only the and keys are operative)

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3.2.3 Supplementary Thread Tension

Supplementary thread tension on/off

(The active function is indicated by the green LED)

This function can be programmed in “Teach in” modus of the

automatic operation.

3.2.4 Bartack Suppression / Bartack Activation

Bartack suppression / bartack activation

(Current bartack function is inverted)

The next bartack cycle can be individually suppressed or activated.

a) Before the seam start, this function only influences the beginning
bartack:
- Beginning bartack on + ð No beginning bartack
- Beginning bartack off + ð Beginning bartack

b) In the seam, this function only influences the end bartack:

- End bartack on + ð No end bartack
- End bartack off + ð End bartack

It is always conducted in the set bartack type (single / double).

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3.2.5 Needle Up / Down

+ Needle position up / down

Through operation of the keys, the needle conducts a position change

from position 1 (needle down) to position 2 (needle up) or from
position 2 (needle up) to position 1 (needle down).
This function is only available when the sewing drive is idle.
This function can not be programmed in automatic operation.

3.2.6 P key (Currently no function)

(currently no function)

3.2.7 E key (Currently no function)

(currently no function)

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4. Calling Up the Test and Check Programs
After the machine is turned on the controls are initialized and the
machine program is automatically called up. If, during the display of
the DA logo, one of the 5 soft keys is pressed, then further programs
can be activated.

Main switch
ON

Currently not in use

Code entry

Machine Machine- Multitest Terminal test Contrast

settings specific adjustment adjustment
check programs

Optional
equipment

Machine
program

With the F1 soft key, a program section with which the machine
configuration can be altered is called up. As a rule, changes in the
machine configuration lead to mechanical conversions. For safety
reasons, this program section is thus only accessible via the entry of a
special code number.

Via the F2 soft key, the machine-specific check programs are

activated. These check programs are necessary for the setting and
inspection of individual machine components.

The Multitest system, which is integrated in all controls, is called up

via the F3 soft key.

A self-test of the terminal can be selected via the F4 soft key.

The selection of the contrast setting of the screen is conducted via the
F5 soft key.

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4.1 Machine Settings / Optional Equipment - Soft Key F1

(Currently no function)

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4.2 Machine-specific Check Programs - Soft key F2

If, when the machine is turned on, the F2 soft key is held pressed, the
machine-specific check programs are activated. These check
programs are necessary for the setting and inspection of individual
machine components.

Illus. 4.2-1 Start screen - Machine-specific check programs

Base initialization of the machine. Only accessible via entry of

a special code number.

Setting program for the additional pedal-bunching value change

Check program for the analog/digital converter

Check program for the key panel

Currently without function

Currently without function

The selection of the desired function occurs via the following keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

NOTE:
The exiting of this function screen occurs only by turning the machine
off.
Changes in the parameters or the reset to factory settings remain
saved in memory after the machine is turned off.

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4.2.1 Basic Initialization of the Machine (Code Entry)

The base initialization of the machine is achieved only via the entry of
a special 5-digit code number.

ð Entry of the
code number

After successful entry, the screen shows the following picture:

Illus. 4.2.1-1 Start screen - Base Initialization

4

Machine parameters are reset to the works settings.

Display under the symbol: OK !

The sewing program base parameters for base size and

country-specific size system can be reinitialized.

Program sequences are reset to the works settings.

Display under the symbol: OK !

Global parameters are reset to the works settings.

Display under the symbol: OK !

Event / Error memory is deleted.

Display under the symbol: OK !

Currently no function

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 The selection of the desired function occurs via the following keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

NOTE:
The exiting of this function screen occurs only by turning the machine
off.
Changes in the parameters or the reset to works settings remain
saved in memory after the machine is turned off.

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4.2.1.1 Initialization of the Sewing Program Base Parameters

Dependent on the country of application for the machine, a specific

base setting must be conducted. This base setting serves as the basis
for an empty sewing program.

The selection of the base parameters

Application area (DOB = women and Haka = men)

and
Size group (Base size is Country-specific - see chapter
5.4.3.1 and 5.4.3.2)

occurs with the Cursor Left and Cursor Right keys

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Illus. 4.2.1.1-1 Selection screen for the initialization of the base settings for
sewing programs

The selection of the desired parameter occurs via the following keys:

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

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 Country-specific size system :

Entry : 1 ... 6 [Size group]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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Application area DOB / HAKA :

HAKA - Men

DOB - Women

Alternation DOB / HAKA

After the parameter setting is completed all 15 sewing programs are

deleted with the soft key F1 and preset with the base settings.

Entry : Delete

All 15 sewing programs are deleted and

initialized with plausible values from the base setting.

The deletion and reinitialization of the 15 sewing programs requires a

bit of time.
This status is indicated during this period by the hourglass wait
symbol in the screen.

Illus. 4.2.1.1-2: Indicator screen during the reinitialization of the sewing programs

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4.2.2 Setting Program for the Additional Pedal - Bunching Value Change

The left additional pedal for the bunching value change is set with this
program.

Illus. 4.2.2-1: Indicator screen for the pedal test

Order of operations:

Display:

– Step the foot pedal completely forward.

– Operate the knee switch.
– The first measured value is established and displayed in the
screen (e.g. 127).

Display:

– Step the foot pedal back to the neutral position.

– Operate the knee switch.
– The second measured value is established and displayed in the
screen (e.g. 760).

Display:

– Step completely back on the foot pedal.

– Operate the knee switch.
– The third measured value is established and displayed in the
screen
(e.g. 820).
– The measured values are checked for plausibility.

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If the values are ok, then the correction value is automatically
calculated.
Display : “=== OK !” and

If the values are not plausible.

Display : “=== ERR !” and

With an error message, proceed as follows:

– Press the “E” key.
– Enter the positions of the foot pedal again (see above).
If necessary, conduct a test of the analog/digital converter
(Chapter 6.2.3).

The “Pedal Test” function screen is exited again via the soft key ‘"F1“.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Pedal Test” function screen

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4.2.3 Check Program for the Analog/Digital Converter

The general functioning of the analog/digital converter is checked with

the check program. It must be possible to change the value shown in
the screen and in the segment display with the left additional pedal for
the bunching value change.

Illus. 4.2.3-1 Indicator screen for the analog/digital converter check program

Indicator screen-Analog/digital converter check program

Segment display-Analog/digital converter-Test

The
“Analog/Digital Converter Test” function screen is exited again via the
soft key “F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Analog/Digital Converter Test ” function screen

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4.2.4 Check Program for the Key Panel

The keys of the key panel can be checked as to function and the
intensity of the segment display (default value = 08) can be changed
with the “Cursor Up” and “Cursor Down” keys in the check program.
When a key is pressed (e.g. key “12"), the corresponding key is
marked with an ӟ" in the screen (Key 12:) and the key designation is
shown in the segment display.

Illus. 4.2.4-1 Indicator screen for the key panel test

Function test of the keys:

to Pressed key is checked and displayed. e.g. key “12"

4

Pressed key “OH” is checked and displayed.

Setting the intensity:

/ Changing the intensity. Display becomes brighter or

darker. (Default value = 08)

The “Key Panel Test” function screen is exited again via the ‘F1’ soft
key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Key Panel Test” function screen

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4.3 Multitest - Soft Key F3

If, when the machine is turned on, the soft key F3 is held pressed,
then the Multitest is activated.

Illus. 4.3-1 Opening screen for the Multitest

Memory check - EPROM

Memory check - RAM

Manual check of the inputs

Automatic check of the inputs

Check of the outputs

Function check - Step motor

Function check - Sewing drive

Event / Error memory display

The selection of the desired function occurs via the following keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

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4.3.1 Memory Check - EPROM

The FLASH-EPROM memory is checked with this test.

The screen shows the data for the memory size used, the machine
class, the software version, the software date and the checksum.

Illus. 4.3.1-1 Indicator screen for the EPROM test

The “EPROM-Test” function screen is exited again via the soft key
“’F1”

Entry : Close window

4

Close the “EPROM-Test” function screen

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4.3.2 Memory Check - RAM

The RAM memory is checked with this test.

With a successful test the screen shows the message

SRAM : OK
nvSRAM : OK

With a faulty test the screen shows the message

SRAM : ERR
nvSRAM : ERR

Illus. 4.3.2-1 Indicator screen - RAM test

The “RAM Test” function screen is exited again via the soft key “’F1”

Entry : Close window

Close the “RAM Test” function screen

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4.3.3 Manual Check of the Inputs

The individual inputs, after being selected, are checked as to function

in this test program. When changed, the corresponding switching
status is shown (ON = “+” and OFF = “(”).
The selection of the desired input number occurs via the keys of the
numeric keypad.

Example:
– Enter input number 07 (Knee switch)
– Press the “OK” key
– Operate knee switch (input no. 7) ðStatus “+”
– Release knee switch (input no. 7) ðStatus “-”

Illus. 4.3.3-1 Indicator screen - Input select

4

Input assignment by Cl. 550-16-26:

Input Designation

7 Knee switch

The “Input Test” function screen is exited again via the soft key “F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Input Test” function screen

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4.3.4 Automatic Check of the Inputs

In this test program, the complete input picture is monitored for

changes. With a change, the input number and the switching status
are displayed.

Example:
Operate knee switch (input no.7) ð Status “+”
Release knee switch (input no. 7) ð Status “-”

Illus. 4.3.4-1 Indicator screen - Input test

Input assignment with Cl. 550-16-26:

Input Designation

7 Knee switch

The “Input Test” function screen is exited again via the soft key “F1".

Entry : Close window

Close the “Input Test” function screen

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4.3.5 Check of the Outputs

In this test program, all outputs can be switched either individually in

the SINGLE mode (Illus. 6.3.5-1) or combined in the MULTI mode. The
change of status is displayed in the screen (Status EIN = ON and
Status AUS = OFF).

Indicator screen - Output check - Single mode

SINGLE mode selection:

Direct selection of the SINGLE mode setting

4
SINGLE mode turned on / MULTI mode turned off

MULTI mode selection:

Direct selection of the MULTI mode setting

MULTI mode turned on / SINGLE mode turned off

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 Illus. 4.3.5-1 Indicator screen - Output check - Multi mode

Output assignment with Cl. 550-16-26:

Output Designation

1 Reserve
2 Supplementary thread tension
3 Main thread tension
4 Sewing foot lift
5 Thread trimmer

The “Output Check” function screen is exited again via the soft key
“F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Output Check” function screen

The previous output is selected via the soft key “F2”.

Entry : Select previous output

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The next output is selected via the soft key “F3”.

Entry : Select next output

The current switching status is changed via the soft key “F4”.

Entry : Status change of the output from OFF to ON

Symbol change from ON to OFF.

Entry : Status change of the output from ON to OFF

Symbol change from OFF to ON.

Status OFF ð Status ON or

Status ON ðStatus OFF

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4.3.6 Step Motor Function Check

The step motors used can be checked with this test. The symbol for
the step motor is shown repeatedly in the screen with the
corresponding axis designations (W,X,Y,Z). Only the axes used in this
machine class can be selected.
(With Cl. 550-16-26 only the X and the Y axes are operational)

Illus. 4.3.6-1 Function screen - Step motor test

The selection of the desired step motor axis occurs via the following
keys:

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

The “Step Motor Test” function screen is exited again via the soft key
“F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Step Motor Test” function screen

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Setting the step motor cycles per stitch:

Entry : 10 ... 50 [1/10 mm]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

The step motors are started via the soft key “F2”.

START Entry : Start step motors

The step motors are stopped via the soft key “F3”.

STOP Entry : Stop step motors.

The lift / lower sewing foot function is selected via the soft key “F5”.

Entry : Lift sewing foot

Entry : Lower sewing foot

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4.3.7 Sewing Drive Function Check

The sewing drive can be checked with this test. After being called-up,
the sewing drive is first initialized and run into the initial position
(needle up). Then the current software status and the software date
code of the sewing drive controls are shown in the screen.
The function check can begin.

Illus. 4.3.7-1 Function screen - Sewing drive test

The selection of the needle positioning and sewing drive speed

functions occurs via the following keys:

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

Software status display:

e.g. Version: 5500 D Date code: 99120312

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Setting the needle positioning at a stop:

Needle down

Needle up

Needle not positioned

/ Parameter selection

Confirmation of the parameter selection

Setting the sewing drive speed :

Entry : 70 ... 4000 [1/min]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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 The “Sewing Drive Test” function screen is exited again via the soft
key “F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Sewing Drive Test” function screen

The sewing drive is started at the set speed via the soft key “F2”.

START Entry : Start the sewing drive

The sewing drive is stopped in the selected position via the soft key
“F3”.

STOP Entry : Stop the sewing drive.

The current sewing drive speed is shown in the screen online during
running operation.

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4.3.8 Event/Error Memory Display

On the one hand, the list of the last 20 events/errors occurring can be
read out here. On the other hand, the frequency of all occurring
events/errors can be seen in another list (Illus. 4.3.8-2).

Illus. 4.3.8-1 Function screen of the last 20 events/errors

Display on the screen: e.g.

Entry no. Error code System time

1. 175 T = 049005
4

The “Last Error Messages”

function screen is exited again via the soft key “F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Last Error Messages” function screen

The “Error Messages” function screen is called up via the soft key
“F5”.

Entry : Open the next window.

Open the “Error Messages” function screen.

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 Illus. 4.3.8-2 Function screen of the event/error memory

Display in the screen: e.g.

Error code Error frequency

181 : 3

The “Error Messages” function screen is exited again via the soft key
“F1”.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Error Messages” function screen

The previous page, “Event/Error Message”, is called up via the soft

key “F3”.

Entry : Open the previous window.

Open the previous page, “Event/Error Messages”.

The next “Event/Error Message” page is called up via the soft key
“F5”. If no further page exists, the symbol is not displayed.

Entry : Open the next window.

Open the next page, “Event/Error Messages”.

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4.4 Terminal Test - Soft Key F4

If, when the machine is turned on, the soft key F4 is held pressed, the
terminal test is activated. The terminal test is an internal component
test for the control panel. The following components are thereby
checked sequentially:

· RAM

· EPROM

· Storage Medium (USB flash drive or RAM card)

· MF2 keypad

· Keyboard

· Interface - 0

· Screen (text and graphics)

· Interface - 1

NOTE:
The exiting of the terminal test is only possible by turning off the
machine.

4.5 Contrast Setting - Soft Key F5 4

If, when the machine is turned on, the soft key F4 is held pressed, the
contrast setting for the control panel is activated. A test screen with
all colour gradations is displayed. With the Cursor Up and Cursor
Down keys, the contrast can now be set as desired optically. For
checking, the current setting value is shown in the screen. When a
desired setting is found, this must be saved with the ESC key. The
control panel then goes over to normal operation. To check the saved
setting the machine is now to be turned off and on again.

Contrast setting:

/ Contrast can be altered in the range from 0 - 255

. (Works setting 128)

Set numeric value is saved.

Exiting the contrast setting and transfer to
normal operation.
NOTE:
The machine is to be turned off and on again after a contrast
adjustment.

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5. Description of the Function Screens
With the Class 550-16-26 15 different programs with 15 sizes in
different size systems (country-specific) and with the corresponding
intermediate groups (see Size Tables DOB/HAKA chapter 5.4.3.1 and
5.4.3.2) can be stored. Generated sewing programs can be transferred
in automatic operation to the RAM card or be loaded into the controls
again as often as desired. The base size can be selected for each
program. The memory contains 45 additional sizes, also all normal
intermediate sizes.
The sewing program is generated in the Teach-in process for a sleeve
in the base size. The program for the second sleeve is gained by
mirroring. The gradation of the generated program in the complete
size set occurs automatically as per gradation values entered.
All steps necessary for the generation of a program are entered via
symbols. A graphic shows the individual programmed sewing steps.
All important parameters and information are listed on the screen next
to the graphic. Programs can be given names or comments via the
text entry.
After the machine is turned on, the “AUTOMATIC” main screen is
displayed. From the main screen one can change to the various
functions and parameter screens. A summary of the complete screen
hierarchy shows.

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 Mains on

Main screen F1 > Function screen

“Auto” <F1 “MAN”

5>
<F1

Display
Special function

F2> Selection screen <F1 Function screen

<F2 “MENU” “BASIC”

RC> Function screen F3> Text entry

<RC “CARD” <OK
<F1

F3> Function screen

<F1 “GP”
F4> Function screen 4
<F1 “MODELL”

F4> Function screen F3> Text entry

<F1 “TEACH-IN” <OK

F2> Function screen

<F1 “TEACH”

5>
<F1
F5> Function screen
<F1 “PS” Selection
Special function

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5.1 Automatic Sewing (AUTO)

In automatic operation, the screen display contains all values that are
important for the sewing of a complete piece (right / left). The
programmed steps are shown in the graphic. The current piece is
marked in the center of the sewing graphic with a R (RIGHT) or L
(LEFT).

Illus. 5.1-1 Automatic Sewing Main Screen

In the “AUTOMATIC” main screen, all important parameters, the

sewing graphic and the program sequence with the program no. are
displayed. The machine class, the name of the current window and the
number of the depicted sewing graphic are given in the heading of the
screen. Next to the symbol for the size, the program name (here:
MODELL 47/11), if present, is displayed and, if one is dealing with a
base size, the corresponding size range is also shown.

The next program number in the program sequence can be selected

with the Cursor Right and Cursor Left keys. In order to quickly change
the program sequence, the next or previous program sequence can be
selected via the Cursor Up and Cursor Down keys.

One moves to one of five further function screens via the F1-F5 soft
keys.

MAN Manual Sewing

MENU Base settings

GP Global parameters

TEACH Programming mode

PS Program sequence

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5.1.1 Selection of the Program Sequence and Program Number

- Program sequence 01 -
The program sequence 01 contains all 15 programs, but only shows a
single program. The program number can be continuously changed in
the range from 01 to 15.
01: < 10 >

The selection of the desired program number occurs through the

following keys:

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

...-15-01-02-03-04-...-12-13-14-15-01-...

The next program number in the program cycle can be selected with
the Cursor Right and Cursor Left keys. In order to quickly change the
program cycle, the next or previous program sequence can be
selected with the Cursor Up and Cursor Down keys.

Example:
- Program sequence 06 -

The selection of the desired program sequence occurs through the

following keys:
4
/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down
...-07-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-01-...

The selection of the desired program number occurs through the

following keys:

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

...-09-01-03-07-09-01-...

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5.1.2 Selection of the Size

The size selection is immediately active after pressing the ‘1’ key of
the numeric keypad and is highlighted with a black shadow bar. The
desired size is entered one to three-digit via the numeric keypad. The
value is saved by pressing the OK key. By selection of a base size, the
size range is also shown and marked accordingly (Illus. 5.1-1). Sewing
is not possible during the size selection.

Size

Direct selection of the parameter-size

Entry : see Size Tables DOB / HAKA

to Numeric entry for desired size

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain the old numeric value

unchanged

Marking of the base size through

display of the size range
(MIN-BAS-MAX)

NOTE:
If a size is entered which is not a part of the size table of the current
size group, the set value is corrected with the following procedure :

· The value is smaller than the valid value range of the size table
è Correction to the min. size value.

· The value is within the value range but not a valid value of the size table
è Correction to base size

· The value is larger than the valid value range of the size table
è Correction to the max. size value

5.1.3 Display of the Application Area DOB / HAKA

The alternation between the DOB / HAKA application areas cannot be

conducted in automatic operation, the preselected area (in the TEACH
function screen) is shown by the highlighted figure in the display
symbol (Illus.5.1-1).

Application area:

Application area HAKA - Men’s and Boy’s Wear

Application area DOB - Women’s Wear

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5.1.4 Percentile Change of the Bunching Value

Adaptation of the bunching values of an existing program to differing

materials (e.g. frieze, supe 100, silk). Via the program adaptation, the
bunching values in all steps of the program are increased or
decreased by a certain percentage (max. ( 30%).
The value of the percentage can be changed with the 3 key of the
numeric keypad. The sign is changed with the aid of the ‘±‘ key.

Percentile change of the bunching value:

Direct selection of the parameter - percentile change of the bunching

value

Entry : 0 ... 30 [%]

Sign change

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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5.1.5 Changeover - Current Piece Right/Left

One alternates between the current piece RIGHT or LEFT with the 4
key of the numeric keypad. The selected piece is highlighted
accordingly in the symbol and also shown in the current graphic by
the letter ‘R’ or ‘L’.

Current piece right/left:

Direct selection of the current piece change over

function

Right piece

Left piece

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5.1.6 Selecting the Current Step

One advances to the next step with the 2 key of the numeric keypad
or with the knee switch. The current step number is shown next to the
symbol and in the display of the key panel, all other step-dependent
parameter changes are updated in the screen. The progress of the
seam run is marked accordingly in the graphic (Illus. 5.1-1).
During sewing, there is an automatic advance to the next piece step
when the partial seam run is finished. In the last piece section the
seam run measurement is switched off. A change to the right or left
piece occurs after the sewing of the prescribed run and the thread
trimming procedure.

Current step :

Direct selection of the step advance function

Display: Current step

max. 26 steps in the sewing program.
max. 13 in the current piece (left
or right)

Note:
If a beginning piece consists of more than 13 piece steps, then
mirroring is no longer possible!

5.1.7 Change of the Bunching Value / Fullness

A change of the bunching value / fullness can always be made

immediately and directly via the key panel (Illus. 2.4).
The current value is shown next to the symbol and in the display in the
key panel.

Bunching value / fullness:

to Direct selection of the fullness

Entry:0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 ... , 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15

The changed bunching value is only valid for the current piece
segment. When the piece segment is called up again the bunching
value stored in the sewing program is used. A permanent change of
the bunching value is only possible via the TEACH-IN function.

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5.1.8 Display of the Current Partial Seam Length in mm

The current seam length (mm) is continuously shown in the screen and
immediately updated after a step change. The partial seam length can
only be changed via the TEACH programming mode (Chapter 5.6).

Partial seam length:

Display: Seam length of the piece segment in mm

(max. 255 mm)

5.1.9 Display of the Special Functions

A supplementary window showing the active or inactive special

functions as symbols is opened with the 5 key of the numeric keypad.
The special functions are step-dependent, that is, e.g. in the current
step 3 the supplementary thread tension can be turned on while in the
steps 1, 2 and 4 the supplementary thread tension is turned off. An
activation or deactivation of individual functions, as is possible in the
TEACH-IN programming mode, can not be conducted. The
supplementary window is exited again via the F1 soft key.

Special functions:

Direct selection of the “SF” supplementary window

Status display: Thread tension ON/OFF

Supplementary thread tension ON/OFF 4

Close the “SF” supplementary window

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5.1.10 Return to the Program Beginning

One returns quickly and easily to the first step of the current sewing
program (program beginning) with the 6 key of the numeric keypad.

Program beginning:

Direct jump to the program beginning at the first step

5.1.11 Use of the Storage Medium (USB flash drive)

In automatic operation, it is possible to store sewing programs on a

USB flash drive or load them from a USB flash drive. An appropriate
symbol is shown on the screen. When the USB key is inserted there is
an automatic change to the “Storage Medium” function screen. This
function is comprehensively described in Chapter 5.2.

Storage Medium card:

Storage Medium function

Note:
The symbol used for “Storage Medium function” remains the same for
the USB key and the former RAM Card.

CAUTION!
Use only original Dürkopp Adler USB key.

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5.2 Loading and Saving of Sewing Programs (USB flash drive)

The programs generated in the programming mode are transferred to

the storage medium in automatic operation. They are secured and can
be loaded into the controls as often as desired.

The call-up of the “Storage Medium” function screen occurs only in

the “AUTOMATIC” main screen through insertion of the USB flash
drive.

Illus. 5.2-1 Selection screen for the loading and saving of sewing programs.

In the “Storage Medium” function screen the USB key and the control
panel are shown as graphics. The selected transfer direction for the
sewing programs is shown between the symbolic representations. The
machine class and the name of the current windows are given in the
heading of the screen. The USB key number is shown above the 4
symbol for the storage medium and under the symbol, if existing, the
storage medium designation (here: MODELL 47/11). During a loading
or saving procedure the progress of the transfer is shown in a bar
diagram.

The transfer direction (loading or storing of sewing programs) can be

selected via the F2 and F4 soft keys and the transfer procedure is
started with the F5 soft key.

The “storage medium” function screen is exited again via the soft key
F1 or by removing the storage medium .

Entry : Close the window

Close the “storage medium” function screen

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5.2.1 Entering a Storage Medium Designation

To differentiate between nearly identical sewing programs on different

USB keys or RAM Cards, a storage medium designation (name, no.)
can be applied.

Storage Medium designation:

Open the editing window for text entry

Text entry

/ Selection of a character in the

character set
Save the selected character and advance

/ to next position in the text.

Save text entry and

close editing window

Character set selection - Letters

Delete text field

Character set selection - Numbers & signs

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5.2.2 Entering a Storage Medium Number

For identification or cataloguing, a two-digit storage medium number

can be entered via the numeric keypad.

Storage Medium number

Direct selection of the storage medium number parameter

Entry : 1 ... 99

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

5.2.3 Setting the Transfer Direction (Loading / Saving)

The changing of the transfer direction occurs via the F2 and F4 soft
keys. The respective current setting is shown on the screen by an
appropriate arrow symbol.

Transfer direction:
4
Prepare the loading procedure

Transfer direction from the USB key to the controls.

Prepare the storage procedure

Transfer direction from the controls to the

USB key.

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5.2.4 Starting the Data Transfer

After completed entry of the storage medium number and the desired
transfer direction, the data transfer is started with the soft key F5. The
initiated transfer procedure is shown through a run bar display.

Data transfer:

Start the data transfer

Run bar display during the whole transfer.

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5.2.5 Check of the Storage Medium Header

For the identification of a storage medium, a so-called storage

medium header is defined. From this header information is read in
order to see if it contains valid data for this machine class.

The following parameters are checked when the card is inserted:

· Format-ID Fixed identification for a

formatted storage medium.

· Card type Current application area of the storage

medium e.g. machine program /
machine data / languages

· Card designation Description of the data available on

the storage medium
(fixed for specific machine class)
e.g. “550-16-26 Data”

If one of these parameters is recognized as invalid, then the following

warning or note window appears on the screen:

Warning:

The inserted storage medium has an invalid format or is an

unformatted new storage medium.

Storage medium:

Type: PROGRAM Machine program

DATA Machine data
LANGUAGE Language
__________ Unknown
Designation: 550-16-26 machine class

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 Now there exists a choice:
Not to format the storage medium:

Close window

Storage medium is not formatted

Format the storage medium:

Format the storage medium

The storage medium is formatted with a new

header and empty sewing programs.

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5.3 Manual Sewing (MAN)

With manual operation, the seamstress preselects the

bunching value.
The seam length (mm) is automatically displayed on the screen

during sewing.

The selection of the “MANUAL” function screen occurs by pressing

the F1 soft key in the “AUTOMATIC” main screen.

5.3.1 Changing the Bunching Value

Illus. 5.3-1 Selection screen for manual sewing with seam length measurement
4

Bunching value Step Program number

The change of the bunching value

can occur in two different manners:
a) The bunching value is entered as desired with the

to keys of the key panel (Chapter 5.3.2). A step-wise

correction of +/- 0.5 can occur with the additional foot pedal.

b) The bunching value is changed continuously only with the

additional foot pedal. A corresponding display bar is shown in the
screen.
The keys to of the key panel are not operative.

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 The presetting of the fullness adjustment pedal mode for manual
sewing can be conducted in the global parameters selection screen
(Chapter 5.5):

Correction value +/- 0.5 Þ Variant a)

Continuous 0 ... 15 Þ Variant b)

Continuous 0 ... 7 ÞVariant b)

Continuous 7.5 ... 15 Þ Variant b)

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5.3.2 Activation of the Seam Length Measurement

The sewing length (mm) is shown online during sewing. The seam
length measurement can be turned on or off with the ‘1’ key of the
numeric keypad.

Illus. 5.3-2 Selection screen for manual sewing without seam length measurement

Turning the seam length measurement on/off :

Entry : on / off

Changeover ON / OFF

4
The “MANUAL” function screen is exited again via the F1 soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “MANUAL” function screen

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5.4 Base Settings (BASIC)

The selection of the “BASIC” function screen occurs by pressing the

F2 soft key in the “AUTOMATIC” main screen.

Dependent on the type of application of the machine, a certain base

setting must be conducted.
The selection of the functions

Sewing graphic

Application area

Size group and

Start position for the ellipse

occurs with the Cursor Left and Cursor Right keys.

BASIC
550-16-26

Illus. 5.4-1 Selection screen for base settings for sewing programs

The selection of the desired parameter occurs with the following keys:

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

The “BASIC” function screen is exited again via the F1 soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “BASIC” function screen

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5.4.1 Presetting of the Sewing Graphic

Sewing graphic selection:

entry : 1 = Sleeve ellipse

2 = Taping
3 = Straight seams
(Currently only selection of the ellipse graphic possible)

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

5.4.2 Presetting of the Application Area (DOB / HAKA)

Application area DOB / HAKA :

HAKA - Men

DOB - Women

Changeover DOB / HAKA

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5.4.3 Presetting the Size Table

Size group :

Entry : 1 ... 6 [Size group]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

Note!
Dependent on the country specification of the machine, the basis size
(BAS) can be changed in the program.
Example: German
HAKA BAS 50
DOB BAS 38

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5.4.3.1 Size Table - Women’s Wear DOB

Size Size Size Size Size Size

group 1 group 2 group 3 group 4 group 5 group 6

Germany Germany France Italy GB / USA Japan

BAS 38 BAS 122 BAS 40 BAS 42 BAS 12 BAS 09

Women Girls Women Women Women Women

32 - 104 34 36 06 03
16 / 64

34- 110 36 38 08 05
17/ 68

36- 116 38 40 10 07
18 / 72

38- 122 40 42 12 09
19 / 76

40- 128 42 44 14 11
20 / 84

42- 134 44 46 16 13
21 / 88

44- 140 46 48 18 15
22 / 92

46- 146 48 50 20 17
23 / 96 4
48- 152 50 52 22 19
24 / 100

50- 158 52 54 24 21
25 / 104

52- 164 54 56 26 23
26 / 108

54- 170 56 58 28 25
27 / 112

56- 176 58 60 30 27
28 / 116

58- 182 60 62 32 29
29 / 120

60- 188 62 64 34 31
30 / 124

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5.4.3.2 Size Table - Men’s Wear HAKA

Size Size Size Size Size Size

group 1 group 2 group 3 group 4 group 5 group 6

Germany A, B, CH, D, France Italy GB / USA Japan

F, NL

BAS 50 BAS 50 BAS 50 BAS 44 BAS 40 BAS 05

Men Men Men Men Men Men

44 - 44 44 34 34 02
86 / 45 / 22 86 / 45 / 22 86 / 45 / 22 35

46- 46 46 36 36 03
90 / 47 / 23 90 / 47 / 23 90 / 47 / 23 37

48- 48 48 38 38 04
94 / 49 / 24 94 / 49 / 24 94 / 49 / 24 39

50- 50 50 40 40 05
98 / 51 / 25 98 / 51 / 25 98 / 51 / 25 41

52- 52 52 42 42 06
102 / 53 / 26 102 / 53 / 26 102 / 53 / 26 43

54- 54 54 44 44 07
106 / 55 / 27 106 / 55 / 27 106 / 55 / 27 45

56- 56 56 46 46 08
110 / 57 / 28 110 / 57 / 28 110 / 57 / 28 47

58- 58 58 48 48 09
114 / 59 / 29 114 / 59 / 29 114 / 59 / 29 49

60- 60 60 50 50 10
118 / 61 / 30 118 / 61 / 30 118 / 61 / 30 51

62- 62 62 52 52 11
122 / 63 / 31 122 / 63 / 31 122 / 63 / 31 53

64- 64 -64 54 54 12
126 / 65 / 32 126 / 65 / 32 126 / 65 / 32 55

66- 66 66 56 56 13
130 / 67 / 33 130 / 67 / 33 130 / 67 / 33 57

68- 68 68 58 58 14
134 / 69 / 34 134 / 69 / 34 134 / 69 / 34 59

70- 70 70 60 60 15
138 / 71 / 35 138 / 71 / 35 138 / 71 / 35 61

72- 72 72 62 62 16
142 / 73 / 36 142 / 73 / 36 142 / 73 / 36 63

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5.4.4 Setting the Start Position of the Ellipse

Start position of the ellipse :

Entry : 0 ... 100 [%]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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5.5 Global Parameters (GP)

The selection of the “Global Parameters” function screen occurs by

pressing the F3 soft key in the “AUTOMATIC” main screen (Illus.
5.1-1).

Illus.5.5-1: Selection screen for the global parameters

The selection of the desired parameter occurs with the following keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

/ Cursor Left / Cursor Right

Confirmation or Return

The “Global Parameters” function screen is exited again via the ‘F1’
soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Global Parameters” function screen

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5.5.1 Setting the Base Stitch Length

Stitch length :

Entry : 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, ..., 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 [mm]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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5.5.2 Selection of the Type of Beginning Bartack

Beginning bartack :

Without beginning bartack

Single beginning bartack

Double beginning bartack

/ Parameter selection

Confirmation of the parameter selection

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5.5.3 Selection of the Type of End Bartack

End bartack :

Without end bartack

Single end bartack

Double end bartack

/ Parameter selection

Confirmation of the parameter selection

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5.5.4 Setting the Number of Bartack Stitches

The number of bartack stitches can only be selected and changed

when a beginning or end bartack (single / double) was previously
selected.
If the “Without Beginning Bartack” and “Without

End Bartack” settings were selected, then a parameter call-up

via the ‘Cursor Left’ and ‘Cursor Right’ or ‘Cursor Up’ and ‘Cursor
Down’ soft keys is not possible. The corresponding symbol is skipped.

Number of stitches in the bartack :

Entry : 1 ... 9 [stitches]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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5.5.5 Selection of the Speed in the Bartack

The speed in the bartack can only be selected and changed when a
beginning or end bartack (single / double) was previously selected.
If the “Without Beginning Bartack” and

“Without End Bartack” settings were selected, then a

parameter call-up via the ‘Cursor Left’ and ‘Cursor Right’ or ‘Cursor
Up’ and ‘Cursor Down’ soft keys is not possible. The corresponding
symbol is skipped.

Bartack speed:

Entry : 500, 600, 700, ..., 1800, 1900, 2000 [rpm]

/ Selection of the numeric value 4

Confirmation of the numeric entry

5.5.6 Seam Length Measurement through Light Barrier

Sewing length measurement :

Light barrier (Currently without function)

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5.5.7 Selection of the Needle Position at a Stop in the Seam

Needle position at stop in the seam :

Needle down

Needle up

/ Parameter selection

Confirmation of the parameter selection

5.5.8 Softstart On / Off

Turning the softstart on/off :

Entry : on / off

Changeover ON / OFF

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5.5.9 Selection of the Speed with the Softstart

The speed of the softstart can only be selected and changed

when the softstart is activated. With the softstart function turned

off a parameter call-up via the ‘Cursor Left’ and ‘Cursor Right’ or
‘Cursor Up’ and ‘Cursor Down’ soft keys is not possible. The
corresponding symbol is skipped.

Softstart speed :

Entry : 200, 300, ..., 1700, 1800 [rpm]

/ Selection of the numeric value

Confirmation of the numeric entry 4

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5.5.10 Setting the Number of Softstart Stitches

The number of softstart stitches can only be selected and changed

when the softstart is activated. With the softstart function turned

off a parameter call-up via the ‘Cursor Left’ and ‘Cursor Right’ or
‘Cursor Up’ and ‘Cursor Down’ soft keys is not possible. The
corresponding symbol is skipped.

Number of softstart stitches :

Entry : 1, 2, ..., 19, 20 [stitches]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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5.5.11 Automatic Foot Lift at Stop in the Seam

Automatic foot lift at stop in the seam :

Entry : on / off

Changeover ON / OFF

5.5.12 Automatic Foot Lift after the Trimming Procedure

Automatic foot lift after the trimming procedure

Entry : on / off

Changeover ON / OFF

5.5.13 Acoustic Signal for Step Advance

Turning the acoustic signal for step advance on/off :

Entry : on / off
4
Changeover ON / OFF

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5.5.14 Selection of the Pedal Mode for the Fullness Adjustment

This setting is only effective in the “Manual” function screen (Chapter

5.2).
In all other operation modes only a

fullness correction

in steps of +/- 0.5 can be conducted with the pedal.

Fullness adjustment pedal mode for manual sewing :

Correction value +/- 0.5

Continuous 0 ... 15

Continuous 0 ... 7

Continuous 7.5 ... 15

/ Parameter selection

Confirmation of the parameter selection

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5.6 TEACH Programming Mode

A sewing program is generated for the base size with the Teach-In
procedure and automatically mirrored and graduated, if desired. The
controls measure the partial runs during sewing of the individual steps
and automatically enter them in the program.

The selection of the “TEACH” programming mode occurs by pressing

the ‘F4’ soft key in the “AUTO” main screen.

The “TEACH” programming mode consists of a total of three setting

levels and is divided as follows:

· Level 1:
Presetting - “TEACH”
Opportunity of selection of the current sewing program number
(01-15)
Opportunity of deletion of the current sewing program.

· Level 2:
Preselection - “TEACH-SELECT”
Opportunity of changing the base parameters size, application
area
DOB / HAKA, sewing graphic and current piece LEFT / RIGHT.
Opportunity of entering a sewing program name.
Opportunity of selecting between the two programming modes
“TEACH-IN” (while sewing) and “MODEL” (not sewing).

· Level 3:
Entry mode - “TEACH-IN” or “MODEL”
Entry of the program parameters - current step, fullness /
bunching value, partial seam length, gradation, special functions.
Opportunity for mirroring the current application piece.
Opportunity for copying to all sizes of the current size table. 4

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5.6.1 Presetting - “TEACH”

All important base parameters, the sewing graphic and the program
number are shown in the “TEACH” selection screen (Illus.5.6.1-1). In
the heading of the screen, the machine class, the name of the current
window and the number of the displayed sewing graphic are shown.
Next to the display of the program number the program name (here:
MODELL 47/11) is, if present, shown.
The selection of the base parameters,

Sewing graphic

Application area

Size and

Starting piece,

is not possible at this time, only the settings are shown.

Illus. 5.6.1-1: Selection screen for the “TEACH” presetting

Before the generation of a new sewing program, the ‘F2’ soft key
should always be pressed first in order to delete an old program. A
deleted sewing program is reinitialized with the DOB/HAKA base
settings (Chapter 5.4) and the country-specific size system and edited
with the base size.

After the “TEACH” selection screen is called up the program number

is highlighted with a shadow bar (Illus. 5.6.1-1). It is active and can, if
desired, be changed directly with a two-digit entry via the numeric
keypad. The new program number is saved by pressing the OK key
and the data for the new sewing program are updated in the screen.

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Changing the program number:

Entry : 01 ... 15

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

The “TEACH” selection screen is exited again via the F1 soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “TEACH” selection screen.

The current sewing program is deleted via the F2 soft key.

Entry : Delete

The current sewing program is deleted and initialized

with plausible values from the base setting.
4

One moves to the “TEACH-SEL” selection screen via the F4 soft key.

Entry : Close window

Open the “TEACH-SEL” selection screen.

ATTENTION !!!
All changes made up to this point in the current sewing program are
voided by the exiting of the window with the ‘F1’ soft key and not
saved.

NOTE :
If the current sewing program is deleted via the F2 soft key and then
the OK key pressed, then the sewing program is permanently deleted
!!!

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5.6.2 Preselection - “TEACH-SELECT”

The selection of the base parameters,

Sewing graphic

Application area ,

Size and

Starting piece,

is now possible and occurs with the respective key numbers next to
the function symbols.

Illus. 5.6.2-1: Selection screen for the “TEACH-SELECT” preselection

The “TEACH-SELECT” selection screen is exited again via the F1 soft

key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “TEACH-SELECT” selection screen.

ATTENTION !!!
All changes made up to this point in the current sewing program are
voided by the exiting of the window with the ‘F1’ soft key.

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5.6.2.1 Changing the Size Setting

The size selection is immediately active after the pressing of the ‘1’
key of the numeric keypad and is highlighted with a black shadow bar.
The desired size can be entered as one to three digits via the numeric
keypad. The value is accepted through the pressing of the OK key.
After the deletion of a sewing program the base size is always still set.

Size

Direct selection of the size parameter

Entry : see DOB / HAKA Size Tables

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

NOTE:
If a size is entered which is not a part of the size table of the current
size group, the set value is corrected to the following procedure :

· The value is smaller than the valid value range of the size table
Þ Correction to the min. size value. 4
· The value is within the value range but not a valid value of the size
table
Þ Correction to base size

· The value is larger than the valid value range of the size table
Þ Correction to the max. size value

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5.6.2.2 Change of the DOB/HAKA Application Area

The changeover between the DOB or HAKA application areas occurs

with the 2 key of the numeric keypad. The selected area is accordingly
marked in the symbol.

Application area:

Direct selection of the change of application area function.

HAKA application area

DOB application area

The base size is adapted appropriate to the setting of the application

area.

5.6.2.3 Changing the Sewing Graphic

The selection of the sewing graphic is immediately active after the

pressing of the ‘3’ key of the numeric keypad and is highlighted with a
black shadow bar. The desired graphic can be entered as one to two
digits via the numeric keypad. The value is accepted through the
pressing of the OK key.

Sewing graphic

Direct selection of the sewing graphic parameter

Entry : Currently only 01 = Ellipse

To Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

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5.6.2.4 Changing the Starting Piece LEFT/RIGHT

The changeover between the starting piece RIGHT or LEFT occurs

with the 4 key of the numeric keypad. The selected piece is
accordingly marked in the symbol and also marked with an ‘R’ or ‘L’ in
the current graphic.

Starting piece Right/Left:

Direct selection of the change of starting piece function

Right piece

Left piece

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5.6.2.5 Entry of a Sewing Program Designation

To differentiate between nearly identical sewing programs, each

program can be given a name or no..

Name of the sewing program:

Open the editing window for text entry

Text entry

/ Selection of a character in the

character set

/ Save the edited character and move to the

next position in the text.

Save the text entry and

close the editing window

Character set selection - Letters

Delete text field

Character set selection - Numbers & signs

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5.6.3 “TEACH-IN” Entry Mode

The selection of the base parameters,

Sewing graphic

Application area

Size

Starting piece and

Program number,

is no longer possible at this point, the previously made settings are

now established for this sewing program and enclosed with a border.

In the Teach-In operation the screen display contains further

parameters which are important for the generation of a complete
sewing program (Illus. 5.6.3.1).

Illus. 5.6.3-1: Function screen for the “TEACH-IN” entry mode

The “TEACH-IN” selection screen is exited again via the F1 soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “TEACH-IN” selection screen.

ATTENTION !!!
All changes made up to this point in the current sewing program are
voided by the exiting of the window with the ‘F1’ soft key.

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5.6.3.1 Selection of the Current Step

One advances to the next program step with the 2 key of the numeric
keypad or with the knee switch. The current step number is shown
next to the symbol and in the display of the key panel, all other
step-dependent parameter changes are updated in the screen.

During sewing, the partial seam run is automatically counted in mm

and continuously shown in the screen. When the desired partial seam
run is finished, then the partial seam run, bunching value, gradation
and special functions parameters are automatically saved with the
advance to the next program step.

Current step :

Direct selection of the step advance function

Display: Current step

max. 26 steps in the sewing program.
max. 13 in the current piece (left or right)

Note:
If a starting piece consists of more than 13 piece steps, mirroring is no
longer possible!

5.6.3.2 Changing of the Bunching Value / Fullness

A change of the bunching value / fullness can always be conducted

immediately and directly via the key panel (Illus. 2.4).
The current value is shown next to the symbol and in the display in the
key panel.

Bunching value / fullness:

to Direct selection of the fullness

Entry:0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 ... , 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15

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5.6.3.3 Determination of the Current Partial Seam Length in mm

The partial seam run length can be programmed in mm in two different

manners.

· Variant 1
The partial seam run length is immediately active after the
pressing of the ‘3’ key of the numeric keypad and is highlighted
with a black shadow bar.
The seam run length (mm) can be directly programmed without
having to sew through entry of a three-digit numeric value via the
numeric keypad. The set value is saved by pressing the OK key.

Partial seam run length:

Direct selection of the partial seam run length parameter

Entry : 1 ... 255 [mm]

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

· Variant 2
When sewing, the desired partial seam run length in mm is
determined.
During sewing, the partial seam run is automatically counted in
mm and continuously displayed in the screen. When the desired
partial seam run is finished, it is saved through a simple advance
to the next program step (see Chapter 5.6.3.1)

Foot pedal Automatic seam run measurement in mm

Value range : 1 ... 255 [mm]

Value storage through step advance

ATTENTION !!!
If the thread trimmer is triggered at the end of a partial seam run, the
parameter value returns to zero.

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5.6.3.4 Entry of the Gradation

The gradation is immediately active after the pressing of the ‘4’ key of
the numeric keypad and is highlighted with a black shadow bar. The
value shows by how many mm the partial seam length of the program
step changes with each size change. Enter gradation in mm, as
necessary. The desired gradation can be entered as one to two digits
via the numeric keypad. The value is taken on through the pressing of
the OK key. Sewing is not possible during entry of the gradation.

Gradation:

Direct selection of the gradation parameter

Entry :

to Numeric entry

Confirmation of the numeric entry

Retain old numeric value unchanged

5.6.3.5 Turning On the Special Functions

A supplementary window showing the active or inactive special

functions as symbols is opened with the 5 key of the numeric keypad.

The special functions are step-dependent, that is, e.g. in the current
step 3 the supplementary thread tension can be turned on while in the
steps 1, 2 and 4 the supplementary thread tension is turned off.

The selection of the two currently available special functions

Thread tension and Supplementary thread tension

occurs via the Cursor Left and Cursor Right keys.

The activation or deactivation of individual functions is conducted by

pressing the OK key. The supplementary window is exited again via
the F1 soft key.

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 Special functions:

Direct selection of the “SF” supplementary window

Status display: Thread tension ON/OFF

Supplementary thread tension
ON/OFF

/ Parameter selection

Changeover ON / OFF

Close the “SF” supplementary window

5.6.3.6 Quick Return to the Program Beginning 4

One can return at any time to the beginning of the program
generation, the 1st step of the sewing program, by pressing the ‘6’
key. Incorrect entries or retroactive changes to individual program
steps can be corrected immediately.

Program beginning:

Direct return to the program beginning at the first step

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5.6.3.7 Setting the Piece or Program End

After the last program step, the piece or program end is activated by
pressing the ‘F4’ soft key and there is an advance to the follow-up
functions MIRROR - END - CONTINUE (Chapter 5.6.3.8).

Display of the soft key functions by generation of a new (empty)

sewing program:

SOFTKEY F1 SOFTKEY F4

Display of the soft key functions in case of changes to an existing

sewing program:

SOFTKEY F1 SOFTKEY F3 SOFTKEY F4

The “TEACH-IN” function screen can be exited at any time via the F1
soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “TEACH-IN” function screen.

ATTENTION !!!
All changes made up to this point in the current sewing program are
voided by the exiting of the window with the ‘F1’ soft key.

Only parameter changes in the current sewing program are saved via
the F3 soft key, the programming mode is exited and one returns to
the “AUTOMATIC” main screen.

Entry : Return to automatic sewing

The currently altered sewing program is

saved. The programming mode is exited
and one returns to automatic sewing

The piece or program end is marked via the F4 soft key.

Entry : Piece or program end

The piece or program end is marked.

The follow-up functions MIRROR - END - CONTINUE
are displayed

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5.6.3.8 Mirror - End - Continue

The symbols for MIRROR, END and CONTINUE appear in the display
field for the soft key functions.

Display of the soft key functions when the opportunity for MIRRORING
exists:

SOFTKEY F2 SOFTKEY F4 SOFTKEY F5

Display of the soft key functions when the opportunity for MIRRORING
does not exist:

SOFTKEY F4 SOFTKEY F5

MIRROR :
The program for the right / left piece is generated as a mirror image
and saved. New soft key functions are displayed.

END :
Only the just generated piece is saved. Mirroring is no longer possible.
New soft key functions are displayed

CONTINUE :
The selection functions are exited again. The entry of more program 4
steps is possible.

The current piece is mirrored via the F2 soft key.

Entry : Mirror

The current piece is mirrored. The programming mode

is exited and one returns to automatic sewing.
The follow-up functions COPY - AUTOMATIC are
displayed.

The program end is marked via the F4 soft key.

Entry : Program end

The program end is marked.

The follow-up functions COPY - AUTOMATIC are
displayed.

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 The selection functions are exited again via the F5 soft key. The entry
of more program steps in the programming mode is possible.

Entry : Continue in the programming mode

The selection functions are exited.

The entry of more program steps in the programming
mode is possible.

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5.6.3.9 Copy - Automatic

The symbols for COPY and AUTOMATIC appear in the display field for
the soft key functions.

Display of the soft key functions when the opportunity for COPY
exists:

SOFTKEY F2 SOFTKEY F3

Display of the soft key functions when the opportunity for COPY does
not exist:

SOFTKEY F3

COPY :
The generated program is copied to every size of the application area
(DOB/HAKA) taking into account the gradation values entered. The
“TEACH_IN” function screen is exited. The machine is ready for
sewing and the “AUTOMATIC” main screen with the assigned steps in
the sewing graphic is shown.

AUTOMATIC :
The generated program is only saved in the base size. The
“TEACH_IN” function screen is exited. The machine is ready for 4
sewing and the “AUTOMATIC” main screen with the assigned steps in
the sewing graphic is shown.

The generated program is copied to every size of the application area

(DOB/HAKA) via the F2 soft key.

Entry : Copy

The generated program is copied to every size of the

application area (DOB/HAKA) taking into account the
gradation values entered. The programming mode is
exited and one returns to automatic sewing.

Only parameter changes in the current sewing program are saved via
the F3 soft key, the programming mode is exited and one returns to
the “AUTOMATIC” main screen.

Entry : Return to automatic sewing

The generated program is only saved in the base size.

The programming mode is exited and one returns to
automatic sewing

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5.6.4 “MODEL” Entry Mode

(Currently no function)

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5.7 Program Sequence (PS)

Up to 6 individual programs can be linked in a program sequence.

After activation of a program sequence, the controls work through the
individual programs in proper order. A total of 6 independent program
sequences (No.2-7) can be stored (Illus. 5.7-1). The program
sequence 1 is an exception here. All 15 programs are stored, but only
the currently selected program is displayed.

The selection of the “Program Sequence” function screen occurs by

pressing the ‘F5’ soft key in the “AUTOMATIC” main screen (Illus.
5.1-1).

5.7.1 Selecting a Program Sequence

The selection of a program cycle 1-7 occurs with the Cursor Up and
Cursor Down keys. The selected number of the program cycle is
displayed in colour. When the window is exited the currently marked
program sequence is accepted and displayed in the “AUTO” main
screen.

Illus. 5.7-1: Selection screen for the program sequence

The selection of the desired program cycle occurs with the keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

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5.7.2 Changing a Program Sequence

The programming or changing of a program sequence is conducted as

follows. Select the program sequence to be changed with the
procedure already described (see Chapter 5.7.1). Enter a two-digit
program no. via the numeric keypad. (Attention: The old program
sequence is completely overwritten with a single entry). After the entry
of a 6th program no. or by pressing the OK key, the entry is ended and
the newly generated program sequence is saved.

The selection of the desired program series occurs with the keys:

/ Cursor Up / Cursor Down

The entry of the desired program no. occurs with the keys:

to Numeric entry

Confirmation or Return

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5.7.3 Automatic Execution of a Program Sequence

The possibility of turning an automatic working-through of the

program sequence on or off exists with the aid of the ‘F5’ soft key
(Illus. 5.7-2).

Entry : on / off

Automatic sequence advance ON / OFF

The designation of this function occurs through an appropriate arrow

symbol between the program numbers of a program sequence.

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Illus. 5.7-2: Selection screen for the program sequence with designation of the
automatic execution.

The “Program Sequence” function screen is exited again via the ‘F1’
soft key.

Entry : Close window

Close the “Program Sequence” function screen

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6. Error, Warning and Information Windows

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7. List of All Symbols

AERMEL_SYMBOL sewing length of the sleeve

ARMLOCH_SYMBOL sewing length of the armhole

BF_A_SYMBOL symbol for the terminal

BF_B_SYMBOL
BF_C_SYMBOL
BF_D_SYMBOL

RAMCARD_A_SYMBOL symbol for the storage medium

RAMCARD_B_SYMBOL

GRAFIKAUSWAHL_SYMBOL select the desired graphics

HAKA_DOB_SYMBOL changing the application - HAKA

DOB_HAKA_SYMBOL changing the application - DOB

RIGHT_TEIL_SYMBOL select the starting piece - RIGHT

LEFT_TEIL_SYMBOL select the starting piece - LEFT

SCHRITTE_SYMBOL calling up the next step 4

GRADIERUNG_SYMBOL grading

MEHRWEITE_SYMBOL gathering value / fullness

NAHTLAENGE_MM_SYMBOL sewing length (mm)

SONDERFUNKTION_SYMBOL additional or special functions

END_SYMBOL entering the piece or program end

AUTOMATIC_SYMBOL switching back to the automatic-mode

ANFANG_SYMBOL back to the first step of the program

SPEICHER_LOESCHEN1 Erasing the program

GROESSE_SYMBOL size

RAM_CARD_SYMBOL storage medium - IN / OUT

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 PROZENT_SYMBOL correction value for the fullness

CLOSE_MENU_SYMBOL close the current menu

NEXT_MENU_SYMBOL call up the next following menu

DATENUEBERTRAGUNG data transfer to memory card

PFEIL_RIGHT_SYMBOL changing the direction of transfer

(memory card to the control)

PFEIL_LEFT_SYMBOL changing the direction of transfer

(control to the memory card)
MIRROR_SYMBOL mirror the current piece

COPY_SYMBOL copy the set of sizes

AUTO_SYMBOL program sequences “automatic mode” -

ON / OFF

GROESSEN_TAB_SYMBOL select the group of sizes

(for different countries)

ANFANGSPOSITION_ELLIPSE setting the starting position of the ellipse

INFO_SYMBOL information

OHNE_ANFANGSRIEGEL start backtack - OFF

ANFANGSRIEGEL_EINFACH start backtack - SINGLE

ANFANGSRIEGEL_DOUBLE start backtack - DOUBLE

STICHLAENGEN_MM_SYMBOL stitch length (mm)

STICHANZAHL_RIEGEL_SYMBOL number of stitches for the backtack

NADEL_UNTEN_SYMBOL basic position of the needle - POS 1

NADEL_OBEN_SYMBOL basic position of the needle - POS 2

OHNE_ENDRIEGEL_SYMBOL end backtack - OFF

ENDRIEGEL_EINFACH_SYMBOL end backtack - SINGLE

ENDRIEGEL_DOUBLE_SYMBOL end backtack - DOUBLE

LICHTSCHRANKE_EINFACH light barrier function - OFF

SOFTSTART_DREHZAHL speed for the softstart

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SOFTSTART_SYMBOL softstart (limited speed) - ON / OFF

STICHANZAHL_SOFTSTART number of stiches for the softstart

FUSSLUEFTUNG_NAHT automatic foot lifting at stop in the seam

(ON / OFF)
FUSSLUEFTUNG_FA_SYMBOL automatic foot lifting after thread
trimming (ON / OFF)
RIEGELDREHZAL_SYMBOL speed for backtack

TEACH_SYMBOL call up the programming mode -

“ SEWING ”

MODELL_SYMBOL call up the programming mode -

“ MODEL-MAKING ”
MESSAGE_SYMBOL message symbol

ERROR_SYMBOL error symbol

FADENSPANNUNG_SYMBOL thread tension - ON / OFF

ZUSATZFADENSPANNUNG additional thread tension - ON / OFF

SIGNALTON_SYMBOL sound ON / OFF

by calling up the next step
PEDALMODE_CONTINUOUS pedalmode - without steps -
changing fullness from 0 until 15

PEDALMODE_KORREKTUR pedalmode - corrections steps - 4

changing fullness in steps of +/- 0.5

ROM_SYMBOL rom symbol

RAM_SYMBOL ram symbol

NAEHMOTOR_SYMBOL sewing driving unit

EINGANGS_SYMBOL input symbol

EINGANGS_AUTOMATIC_SYMBOL automatic input symbol

AUSGANGS_SYMBOL output symbol

AUSGANGS_AUTOMATIC_SYMBOL automatic output symbol

SCHRITTMOTOR_SYMBOL

PEDALMODE_CONTINUOUS_UNTEN pedalmode - without steps -

changing fullness from 0 until 7

PEDALMODE_CONTINUOUS_OBEN pedalmode - without steps -

changing fullness from 7.5 until 15

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 STRICHCODE_SYMBOL bar code symbol

TEXTEINGABE_SYMBOL text editing

PROGRAMM_COPY_SYMBOL copy program

CAN_SYMBOL control area network symbol

MULTI_AUSGANG_SYMBOL multi setting output

ON_SYMBOL switch on

OFF_SYMBOL switch off

NEXT_AUSGANG_SYMBOL next output

PREV_AUSGANG_SYMBOL previous output

NEXT_PAGE_SYMBOL next page

PREV_PAGE_SYMBOL previous page

TASTENLEISTE_SYMBOL key panel symbol

INITIALISIERUNGS_SYMBOL initialization symbol

PEDAL_JUSTIERUNG_SYMBOL pedal adjustment

AD_WANDLER_SYMBOL analog/digital converter

PEDAL_NACH_VORNE_SYMBOL step on the pedal - forward position

PEDAL_GRUNDSTELLUNG home position of the pedal

PEDAL_NACH_HINTEN_SYMBOL step on the pedal - backward position

GLOBALE_PARAMETER_SYMBOL global parameter

MASCHINEN_PARAMETER machine parameters

SYSTEMCODE_SYMBOL system code

ZUSATZAUSSTATTUNG_SYMBOL additional equipment

SANDUHR_SYMBOL hourglas (wait for a time)

PROGRAMMSEQUENZ_SYMBOL sequential program processing

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BASIC_NAEHPROGRAMM_ basis adjustment

NAHTLAENGE_MAX_SYMBOL max. sewing length

FUSSLUEFTUNG_ANHEBEN Lift sewing foot

FUSSLUEFTUNG_ABSENKEN Lower sewing foot

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8. Error Messages

Error Description Possible cause Remedy

No.
only the logo appears in incorrect interface setting (baud Turn on the main switch and hold
the display rate 125 KBaud and COM 1) down the ESC key
keys do not effect fullness-control pedal mode global parameter not pedal mode global parameter = 0
adjustment during manual sewing equal to 0

Error Description Possible cause Remedy

No.

SK interpreter
Error Description Possible cause Remedy
110 calculation of residual stitch count internal error switch machine off and on again
111 unknown synchronous command internal error switch machine off and on again
112 step-motor error greater than 1 internal error switch machine off and on again
113 step-motor error greater than 2 internal error switch machine off and on again
114 unknown stitch-preparation internal error switch machine off and on again
condition
115 unknown feed-start condition internal error switch machine off and on again
- sewing-motor pedal operated
before or during machine
initialisation
116 first command unit without feed internal error switch machine off and on again
117 unknown condition on interruption internal error switch machine off and on again
118 cycle on interruption by user internal error switch machine off and on again

Sewing-motor control
135 poor connection cable connections to the EFKA check cable connections to the
control out of order / EFKA control sewing-motor control / replace EFKA
defective control
136 communication interrupted cable connections to the EFKA check cable connections to the
control out of order / EFKA control sewing-motor control / replace EFKA
defective control
137 inadmissible command software error / old EFKA AB285A replace EFKA control or renew
EPROM status EPROM status
138 command buffer full internal error program change / DA Service
139 log error internal error program change / DA Service
140 time out internal error program change / DA Service
141 RS 422 transmission register internal error program change / DA Service
142 no clearance signal internal error program change / DA Service
143 drive not ready cable connections to the EFKA check cable connections to the
control out of order / EFKA control sewing-motor control / replace EFKA
defective control
144 UART not ready CPU defective replace CPU / DA Service
145 hardware error EFKA control hardware error replace EFKA control
EFKA control software error update software version
synchronizer not connected / check synchronizer / connection
defective
commutating-sender lead or check commutating-sender lead
converter faulty
mains voltage too low
blockage, motor mechanically check mechanism
overloaded

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 one revolution after zero-point run check initiator
zero pulse not recognised / distance to disc /
initiator defective replace initiator
parameter not present / program change / DA Service
machine-software error
transmission temporarily check cable connections to the EFKA
interrupted control
146 pedal not in basic position the sewing-motor pedal was when the machine is switched on the
operated during initialisation sewing-motor pedal must be in its
basic position (not moved)

RS 232 serial interface

165 unknown baud rate internal error program change / DA Service
166 parity error error on data transmission with the switch machine off and on again
operating panel
167 framing error error on data transmission with the switch machine off and on again
operating panel
168 overrun error error on data transmission with the switch machine off and on again
operating panel
169 reception buffer full rapid change in screen structure switch machine off and on again
due to change of program number
or program sequence

Storage Medium
170 check sum wrong error on reading data from storage repeat read from storage medium
medium
171 medium not inserted storage medium is not properly check storage medium
inserted
172 medium is write-protected storage medium is write-protected remove write protection
173 access to protected header data internal error program change / DA Service
174 format ID is wrong the tag for a formatted storage reformat storage medium if necessary
medium is wrong
175 length > free operating-panel internal error program change / DA Service
memory
176 selected parameter type is wrong internal error program change / DA Service 4
177 selected block size is wrong internal error program change / DA Service
178 selected block number is wrong internal error program change / DA Service
179 selected formatting byte is wrong internal error program change / DA Service
180 selected card type is wrong internal error program change / DA Service
181 selected length is wrong internal error program change / DA Service
182 selected start address is wrong internal error program change / DA Service

Operation / miscellaneous
187 data check sum in data switch machine off and on again
memory is wrong
188 data check sum in NV RAM is switch machine off and on again
wrong
197 NV RAM is defective CPU component defective switch machine off and on again
201 data not present
208 step losses on X axis: > 100 steps upper belt drive (X axis) not moving check mechanism
freely
209 step losses on X axis: > 50 steps upper belt drive (X axis) not moving check mechanism
freely
210 step losses on Y axis: > 100 steps lower belt drive (Y axis) not moving check mechanism
freely
211 step losses on Y axis: > 50 steps lower belt drive (Y axis) not moving check mechanism
freely

NB: When switching on for the first time after replacing the EPROM in the EFKA control, wait for the
EFKA control audio tone, then switch the machine off and on again.

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