Brother LK3-B448E instruction manual Table of error codes

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16. Table of error codes

16. Table of error codes

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.

If a malfunction should occur with the sewing machine, a buzzer will sound and an error code will appear in the display window. Follow the remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem.

Code

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

E-13

Machine specification select connector is not

Turn off the power and check if connectors P3 is

connected properly.

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power, and then turn the machine pulley to

E-20

Problem with machine motor stopping, or

check if the machine has locked up. Check the

synchronizer connection error.

synchronizer connection. Check if connectors P11, P12

 

 

 

and P13 are disconnected.

E-21

Machine motor operation error.

Turn off the power and check the ground wire

connection.

 

 

 

 

 

E-30

Data is outside possible sewing area due to

Press the RESET switch, and then set the enlargement

enlargement ratio setting.

ratio again.

 

E-31

Stitch pattern data overlaps the sewing area

Press the RESET switch, and then reset the memory

when area limiting is active.

switches “30” and “31” or enlargement ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

The data format of the user program (% or

After changing the setting of DIP switch A-6, clear all

E-32

mm) does not match the setting of DIP switch

memory settings. (Refer to “15-1. Clearing all memory

 

A-6.

settings”.)

 

 

 

E-40

Length of a stitch exceeds 10 mm.

Press the RESET switch, and then set the enlargement

ratio again.

 

 

E-41

Abnormality in the sewing data.

If programming a new sewing data, repeat the

procedure from the beginning.

 

 

E-42

Invalid program number specified.

Press the RESET switch and specify a correct number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the pulley to align the index mark with the needle

E-50

Needle bar does not stop when the needle is

up stop position. (Refer to “10-12. Adjusting the needle

raised.

up stop position”.) Check the V-belt tension. (Refer to

 

 

 

“3-18. Installing the V-belt”.)

 

 

 

E-60

Presser has not been lowered.

Refer to “18. Troubleshooting”.

E-61

Presser cannot be raised.

Turn off the power and check the connection of presser

E-62

Presser is not raised.

sensor connector P1.

E-63

Presser cannot be lowered.

 

E-70

Cooling fan does not operate.

Turn off the power, and then check if the cooling fan is

blocked with scraps of thread.

 

 

 

 

 

E-80

Motor PROM is not correctly inserted.

Turn off the power and check.

E-81

Foot switch was depressed when the power

Turn off the power and check.

was turned on.

 

 

E-82

An operation panel switch was depressed

Turn off the power and check the operation panel.

when the power was turned on.

Check that all panel cords are normal.

 

 

 

 

 

Abnormal drop in power supply voltage, or

Turn off the power and check the input voltage. After

 

turning off the power, wait 3 seconds or more before

E-90

power was turned on again immediately after

turning it on again. (Refer to “10-15. Checking the input

 

it was turned off.

 

voltage”.)

 

 

E-91

Abnormal rise in power supply voltage.

Turn off the power and check the input voltage. (Refer

to “10-15. Checking the input voltage”.)

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents LK3-B448E Symbols IndicationsLightning may cause problems with correct operation Environmental requirementsSewing IiiLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16 Contents Changing functions using the DIP switches Name of each part Name of each partSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications NeedleProgram list Specifications Program No Optional parts Installation Power tableInstallation Installing the motor Installing the motor pulleyInstalling the control box Installing the oil pan Installing the cushionsInstalling the machine head Installing the head restInstalling the liquid cooling tank, optional Installing the vibrating bowlInstalling the control box for vibrating bowl Installing the button feeder Installing the shooterConnecting the cords P11Installation Button feeder connection Control box for vibrating bowl connectionInstalling the button feeder cover Installation Power switch connectionPower switch connector control box Installing the operation panel Connecting the ground wireInstalling the V-belt Installing the belt cover Installing the foot switchInstalling the motor cover Installing the spool stand Installing the eye guardAdjustment by the accessory spring Lubrication Lubrication pointsLubrication Applying grease Draining the oilOperation Name and function of each operation panel itemOperation S E TY-SCALE Operating procedure Setting the program numberSetting the X-scale and Y-scale Setting the sewing speedOperating the button feeder Operating the vibrating bowlWhen checking by operating only the feed mechanism To ensure safety during useChecking the sewing pattern Checking the sewing patternInstalling the needle Correct useSelecting the needle and thread Threading the upper threadWinding the lower thread Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread Thread tension reference guideLower thread tension Upper thread tension Adjusting arm thread guide R Thread take-up amountSewing SewingBefore starting sewing Maintenance and inspection Cleaning the rotary hookCleaning the control box air inlet port Maintenance and inspectionCleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft clothChecking the needle Adjustments AdjustmentsTileing back the machine head Adjusting the needle bar height Adjusting the needle bar lift amountAdjusting the driver needle guard Adjusting the needle clearanceAdjusting the shuttle race thread guide Adjusting the thread take-up amount Adjusting the movable knifeAdjustments Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife Adjusting the button clamp lift amount Adjusting the holding pressure Adjusting the position of the button holderAdjustment Adjusting the button clamp height Adjusting the needle up stop position Adjusting the thread wiperAdjusting the vibrating bowl If buttons are not fed properly, check the followingAdjustment for excess buttons in the button shooter Button replacement Button clamp adjustmentAdjustment Adjustment when the button thickness changes Adjusting the button carrier plateIf button hole arrangements differ Adjustment Adjusting the feeder position adjustment Adjustment Adjusting the needle location Horizontal feed positionButton hole gap Vertical feed positionReplacement the V-belt Sewing machine Belt Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input P1 P2 P3 P4Checking the input voltage Moving stitch patterns Using the counters Using the bobbin thread counterUsing the production counter Using the countersUsing user programs Using user programsRecording a user program P1 P2Using user programs Using a user program Clearing the user programsUsing the cycle sewing function Using the cycle sewing functionPress the P1 switch o Recording a cycle sewing programUsing the cycle sewing function Using a cycle sewing program Clearing a cycle sewing programChanging functions using the DIP switches Operation panel DIP switchesSetting the presser mode Changing functions using the DIP switchesDIP switches inside the control box Clearing all memory settings Changing special functions using the memory switchesMemory switches 00 0F P1 P2 P3 P4Memory switches 20 2F Memory switches 30 4FTable of error codes Table of error codesErrors generated when optional equipment is connected Segment LED alphabetPanel display Text display LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting40,46 Needle drops into Hole of the button15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone

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