Brother BE-1204B-BC, BE-1206B-BC, BE-1204C-BC Environmental requirements, Installation

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2 Notes on safety

DANGER

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.

CAUTION

Environmental requirements

Use the sewing machine in an area which is

The ambient temperature should be within the

free from sources of strong electrical noise

range of 5°C to 35°C during use.

such as high-frequency welders.

Temperatures which are lower or higher than this

Sources of strong electrical noise may cause

may cause problems with correct operation.

problems with correct operation.

The relative humidity should be within the range of

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage

45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation

should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for

should occur in any devices.

the machine.

Excessively dry or humid environments and dew

Voltage fluctuations which are greater than

formation may cause problems with correct

this may cause problems with correct

operation.

operation.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.

The power supply capacity should be greater

Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems

than the requirements for the sewing

with correct operation.

machine's electrical consumption.

In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the

Insufficient power supply capacity may cause

problems with correct operation.

power and disconnect the power cord from the

The air supply should have a capacity greater

wall outlet.

Lightning may cause problems with correct

than the machine consumption. If air is not

operation.

supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction

Do not use this machine outdoors.

may occur.

Installation

Machine installation should only be carried

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground

out by a qualified technician.

connection is not secure, you run a high risk of

Never operate the sewing machine with any

receiving a serious electric shock, and problems

with correct operation may also occur.

ventilation openings blocked.

When securing the cords, do not bend the cords

Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing

excessively or fasten them too hard with staples,

machine free from the accumulation of lint or

otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric

dust.

shocks could occur.

Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves

electrician for any electrical work that may

when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that

need to be done.

no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your

The sewing machine weighs approximately

skin, otherwise inflammation can result.

Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under

700 kg.

any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting

The installation should be carried out by four

and diarrhoea.

or more people.

Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Do not connect the power cord until

Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on

installation is complete, otherwise the

the sound floor so that it will not move.

machine may operate if the start switch is

 

pressed by mistake, which could result in

 

injury.

 

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BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC

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Contents BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC Page Indications Safety indications and their meaningsDamage to equipment and surroundings Installation Environmental requirementsCleaning SewingMaintenance and inspection Injury caution display W1206Q W1400Q W1208Q Before Starting Operation Protecting data in floppy disks Configuration of this manual Procedure of Reading This ManualExplanation of models Contents Functions Command Reference Changing Data Embroidering Operating Procedures Error code list Troubleshooting Chapter An Introduction Embroidery Machine Specifications BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC Configuration of Software SoftwareNecessary Systems Program FunctionsHelp Relationship among ProgramsBasic Operation of Software How to Use the MouseClick Double-click DragNames of Screen Components MenuTool bar Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrowList of commands is displayed. Click the required command Selection of MenuBE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine Names of Machine Components When using a fork lift InstallationTransportation of Machine When using a crane Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machineInstallation of Machine Preparation of Needle Bar Case Mounting of Table Preparation for mounting the tableW1227Q For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame upper position Mounting of Cotton Stand Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Be sure to ground the personal computer Terminator Connection of Power Supply Uninterruptive power supplyGrounding Installation of Software Select the language and click NextPreparation for Embroidering Upper ThreadingW1234Q Replacement of Bobbin Removing bobbin caseReplacing bobbin Put a new bobbin in the bobbin caseAttaching bobbin case Replacing and Selecting Needle Selecting needleRemoving needle Attaching needleAttachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Tubular square hoop BE-1204B,BE-1206BHolder base optional W1246Q Sash frame optional BE-1204B Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 unitsAdjustment of upper thread Adjustment of Thread TensionAdjustment of tension spring Lower thread tension BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Chapter Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation PanelSwitch Switches at Machine Heads Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the Machine Power Run the SoftwareRegister the Machine Name Retrieve the Embroidery DataClick OK ClickStart Embroidering BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Functions Command Reference File menuEdit menu View menuDescription of Screen Creating a Directory Select New Folder from File menuEnter a new folder name Click OK New directory is added to the windowTransferring data Transferring DST and DSB dataTransferring data on a network If no image appearsCopy Select from MenuDrag Data Select destination directory. Name copy dataMoving Data Select the destination directory and click SaveDeleting Data Deletes embroidery data Click data for selectionSelect Delete from Edit menu or click Click Yes to delete the selected dataRecreate an icon Select All Extension Renaming DataSelect Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data name Finding Data Click FindFinding Files With Wildcard Characters Adjusting Screen Display Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reading DOS Format DataNon DOS format data Image of the selected pattern appearsSelect the directory to save and name the file This function is not available with Windows NT Converting the Non DOS format dataViewing Files Viewing Icon Click Select data to read and click OK Select the directory to save the file and name the file Reading Data in Paper Tape W0997Q Settings for Data Reading Writing Data in DST Format Viewing Pattern Information Chapter Editing Embroidery Data Change menu BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Fit to Window Opening Embroidery Data Setting Display CenteringZoom ZoomZoom Out Select Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or clickRange Fit to windowEmbroidering Start/End Needle PenetrationTrim and pause Needle Bar and Speed Range MicrostitchDisplays status of the needle bar and speed range Change of display color Select a new color on the Color selection screen W1021Q Setting the range Thread ColorChanging needle bar allocation Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar numberTool bar Status BarSelect Tool Bar from View menu Select Status Bar from View menuRepeats the canceled step of Undo Back to Previous StatusUndo RedoRotate EditingSelect Rotate from View menu or click Select angle Horizontal Flip Vertical FlipPoint Symmetry RepeatW0716Q W0717Q Margin setting with Auto setting selected Set the vertical and horizontal margin for sewing areaResize Delete StitchResizes the image Click OK Deleted result is displayed. Click OKInsert or Delete Code Select Insert or delete code from the Edit menuSelect the movement method of needle position Move the needle position to the desired positionInsert Lock Stitch If the lock stitch can be inserted, click YesChanging Data Changing StartChanges the start position of embroidering Select Start from Change menuChanges the end position of embroidering Changing EndSelect End from Change menu Mask Group Selecting from Menu Setting Group for RepetitionSelect Group from Change menu Merge If the position is acceptable, click Yes Pattern is mergedSaving Data SaveSave As Renames and saves the edited data as a new fileViewing Pattern Information Printing Data Prints data in editing Select Print from File menu or clickBE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Embroidering When the Power to the Machine is Off When the Power to the Machine is OnConfiguration menu Machine menuOperation menu Settings menu Window menuW1060Q Settings before Turning On the Machine Displaying the Tool BarThere are two kinds of tool bars as follows Select Tool Bar from View menu and put the check markReset Interface Board Displaying the Status BarUpgrading the Version of Interface Board Communication PortChanges display language LanguageClick OK Exit and rerun the software Settings after Turning Power On Zoom OutEnlarges the image to 125% Reduces the image to 80%Zoom In Specified Range Fit to WindowWhole Pattern Displays the whole embroidery areaHoop position fine adjustment Adjusts the view position of embroidery hoopGrid HoopDesignate the adjusting position and click OK Setting Needle Bar Same functionSelect Thread Color from View menu and put the check mark Displays the needle bar and speed rangeChanging display colors Double-click the thread spool or needle bar numberSelect a new color on the Color selection screen Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number Setting Ranges There are two methods for setting rangesChanging all ranges Click Up to increase range. Click Down to reduce rangeGrid Setting Background colorSets the pitch and the color of grid Changes the background color of the dataRenaming Machine Rename the registered machineSetting Window Display Detail specification of the machine can be displayedDetail specification of the embroidery data can be checked Viewing Machine InformationMinimizing and Aligning Windows Select Cascade or Tile from Window menuMinimize Window Size Window is minimizedMinimized windows are aligned Arrange IconsChanging window size Copying Data to Other Machines Click and select the machine name of the destinationUpgrading the Machine Program ConfigurationSets the environment of data reading and display Setting the Machine Select Needle Default value from Settings menuNeedle Bar Patterns are sewn by one needleResetting temporary stop of all the needle bars Same Speed RangePause Embroiders patterns at the specified speed rangeHead Operation Suspend Speed RangeSets the machine head for rest Hoop Feed Position Gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed positionEmbroidery Area Embroidery HoopSets the embroidery area Type of specified embroidery hoop changes the displaySelect Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menu Following shows the screen example with the frame selectedThread Trimming Adjust the sensor sensitivity Thread Breakage SensorAutomatic Hoop Feed Automatic Step BackSets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage Select End of embroidery from Settings menu End of embroiderySelect Mending from Settings menu MendingSets the details of mending Items and descriptions are as followsAdjust Click OK when the items are setAdjustment value of the needle is set When setting is complete, click OKSelect Driving shaft from Settings menu and check it When the item selection is completed, click OKDriving shaft Activate escape with pauseReduces speed when stitching in a designated pitch Short stitch speed reductionAdjusts the timing of needle drop and hoop movement Thin / Thick MaterialArea Trace Trace with needle NoResets changes of the machine setting to the default Default SettingsItems for setting and initialization are as follows Show Setting Shows the setting contents and defaultsSelect Show Setting from Settings menu After checking, check OKLoad the setting Load SettingSelect the folder and click Open Saves the edit settings Save SettingSelect the registration folder and put a file name Load Hoop Load the optional hoop displayed in HoopSPIDERNETFRAME19B.ehp Tubular round frame TUBULARROUND07.ehp TUBULARROUND09.ehp Select Load hoop from Settings menu Embroidering Pause Moving the Home Position Step-forward/Step-back Canceling step-forward/step-back Select step-forward/back distance or timingStepping Forward/Back Steps forward/back the stitches actuallyResuming Embroidering Moving Embroidery Position Centering Pattern Saving Data Test Running Other Programs Embroidering Operation of Machine Operating Procedures Power SourcePreparation for Embroidering Pressing starts embroideringResetting Emergency Stop Machine StopStopping the Machine Emergency Stop of the MachinePermission for Hoop Movement Measures against Thread Breakage RemediesMending Manual operation of the mending Case of Mending usageJog Embroidering Hoop Feed Position External Tracing Area CheckAutomatic Hoop Movement in Area Jog Switches Hoop Movement to Start PositionInching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop Movement Pressing resets the inching mode Press restarts embroideringChapter Creating Production Report Items to be displayed Sets the display item. → W1177Q Displaying Report Click OK Specify the period to readDisplay Example of Details Following information is indicated under the Reason columnDisplay in text Display in graphDisplays thread breakage information for each pattern Display Example of Thread breakage Information in PatternClick tab to display other patterns with the graph Display Example of Output Information Details of reason for stoppage Display Example of Total Output Information W1186Q Setting Display Items GeneralDetails Main items to be displayed Displays each event and the timeThread Breakage Information in Pattern Thread Breakage Information on Needle BarMain items to be displayed Output Information Items to be displayedTotal Output Information Recess Time Setting Save As CSV Setup Printing Production ReportPrint Printing method is set as requiredCopying Report Data Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary HookCleaning of Needle Plate Head OilingSupply oil to the following places at regular intervals Lower shaft Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 monthsCam grooves GreasingSupply grease to the following places at regular intervals Grease all the cam grooves of the work clamp cam Attach the head cover front LAttach the bed cover B Lower gearAttach the table cover L Needle bar flip-up mechanism Attach the head cover RFeed Guide Section Adjustment Adjusting Needle Bar Height 10-3 When using the bottom dead center gauge 10-5 Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook Fully tighten the screw Adjustment of Presser Foot Height Thread Wiper Adjustment Adjustment 10-10 Error code list Press Or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either Needle bar No. of the destination is out Press CPU Or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side PCB CPU 11-7 Error code list 11-8 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Once again Electrical Section 12-5 12-6 12-7 Personal Computer Section Trouble Check PointChapter Connection and Installation Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder Winding lower thread Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 13-4 Page Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. 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BE-1204B-BC, BE-1204C-BC, BE-1206B-BC specifications

The Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC are advanced embroidery machines designed for professional and commercial use, offering an exceptional blend of technology and user-friendly features. These machines cater to various embroidery needs, making them ideal for custom apparel, home decor, and promotional items.

One of the standout features of both models is their high-speed embroidery capability. The BE-1206B-BC operates at a maximum speed of 1,200 stitches per minute, allowing for efficient and rapid production. The BE-1204B-BC, while slightly slower at 1,000 stitches per minute, still maintains a competitive edge in terms of productivity. This high-speed operation ensures that users can complete large orders in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

Both machines come equipped with a powerful computerized embroidery system that includes a user-friendly LCD touchscreen. This interface allows users to easily navigate through various settings, designs, and functions. With built-in fonts and a library of design options, users can customize their projects to meet specific requirements quickly. Additionally, the machines support USB connectivity, enabling users to easily import custom designs from a variety of sources, including computers and USB drives.

Precision is a hallmark of the Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC. They feature advanced tension control and a patented needle threading system, ensuring consistent stitch quality across different fabric types. The machines also include a variety of presser feet and needle options, allowing for versatility in tackling various projects, from delicate materials to thicker fabrics.

Another significant characteristic of these machines is the automatic color change feature, which streamlines the embroidery process. Users can load multiple colors, and the machine will automatically switch between them as needed, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency. The BE-1206B-BC boasts six needles, while the BE-1204B-BC has four, making it easier to handle multi-colored designs without interruption.

Durability and reliability are also important aspects of the Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC. Constructed with high-quality materials, these machines are designed to withstand the rigors of industrial use. They also ensure minimal maintenance requirements, allowing operators to focus on their creative projects rather than machine upkeep.

In summary, the Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC embroidery machines combine speed, precision, and ease of use, catering to businesses looking to enhance their embroidery capabilities. With a robust set of features and technologies, these machines represent an excellent investment for those looking to produce high-quality embroidered products efficiently.
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