Brother LK3-B448E Errors generated when optional equipment is connected, Segment LED alphabet

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16. Table of error codes

Code

Cause

Remedy

 

Home position cannot be detected

Turn off the power and check the connection of home

E-A0

(malfunction of home position sensor), or

position sensor connector P1.

 

malfunction of power supply circuit board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You tried to change the program number

Press the RESET switch.

E-b0

Set DIP switch A-8 to OFF before trying to change the

when DIP switch A-8 was set to ON.

 

program number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button attachment error

Remove the cause of the error at the robot.

E-C3

Button feeding error

Press the MANUAL switch on the button feeder to

 

 

feed the buttons.

 

Button blockage

Refer to section 10-15.

 

Button feeder is in adjustment mode

Press the RESET switch to stop the buzzer from

 

 

sounding.

 

 

The error code display will not disappear until

 

 

adjustment mode has been canceled.

E-d0

Heat sink of control circuit board is

Turn off the power and clean the air intake port of the

abnormally hot.

box.

 

 

 

 

 

Malfunction of EEPROM (malfunction of main

Turn off the power, and turn it back on. If the error

E-E0

continually occurs, contact a qualified service

circuit board).

 

technician.

 

 

 

Corrupted EEPROM data, or main PROM

Press the RESET switch to reset the error. However,

 

the data (memory switches, display and user

E-E1

version has been upgraded.

programs) will be reset to the backup data or initialized.

 

 

 

Corrupted EEPROM control information data.

Press the RESET switch to reset the error. However,

E-E2

the data (memory switches, display and user

 

 

 

programs) will all be initialized.

 

 

 

 

Solenoid short-circuit (malfunction of main

Turn off the power and contact a qualified service

E-F0

circuit board), or power relay is not operating

technician.

(malfunction of power supply circuit board).

 

 

 

E-F1

Bad connection in cable between power

Turn off the power and check if connectors P16 is

supply circuit board and main circuit board.

disconnected.

 

E-F2

Abnormal current detected in power supply

Turn off the power and contact a qualified service

circuit board.

technician.

 

 

 

 

Errors generated when optional equipment is connected

Code

 

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to

E-10

Emergency stop switch was pressed.

release the lock, and then press the RESET switch to

 

 

 

reset the error.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to

E-11

Emergency stop switch was pressed during

release the lock, and then press the RESET switch to

sewing.

 

reset the error. You can then press the STEP BACK

 

 

 

 

 

switch to repeat the sewing.

 

 

 

 

Emergency stop switch is being continually

 

E-12

pressed, or emergency switch connection

Turn off the power and check.

 

error.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to

E-14

Thread breakage detected.

release the lock, and then press the RESET switch to

reset the error. You can then press the STEP BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch to repeat the sewing.

 

 

 

 

REFERENCE

segment LED alphabet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text display

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Contents LK3-B448E Indications SymbolsEnvironmental requirements Lightning may cause problems with correct operationIii SewingLK3-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 Power table InstallationInstallation Installing the motor pulley Installing the motorInstalling the control box Installing the cushions Installing the oil panInstalling the head rest Installing the machine headInstalling the vibrating bowl Installing the liquid cooling tank, optionalInstalling the control box for vibrating bowl Installing the shooter Installing the button feederP11 Connecting the cordsControl box for vibrating bowl connection Installation Button feeder connectionInstallation Power switch connection Installing the button feeder coverPower switch connector control box Connecting the ground wire Installing the operation panelInstalling the V-belt Installing the foot switch Installing the belt coverInstalling the spool stand Installing the eye guard Installing the motor coverAdjustment by the accessory spring Lubrication points LubricationLubrication Draining the oil Applying greaseName and function of each operation panel item OperationOperation S E TY-SCALE Setting the program number Operating procedureSetting the X-scale and Y-scale Setting the sewing speedOperating the vibrating bowl Operating the button feederTo ensure safety during use When checking by operating only the feed mechanismChecking the sewing pattern Checking the sewing patternCorrect use Installing the needleSelecting the needle and thread Threading the upper threadWinding the lower thread Thread tension reference guide Replacing the bobbin case and threading the threadLower thread tension Upper thread tension Thread take-up amount Adjusting arm thread guide RSewing SewingBefore starting sewing Cleaning the rotary hook Maintenance and inspectionCleaning the control box air inlet port Maintenance and inspectionWipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth Cleaning the eye guardChecking the needle Adjustments AdjustmentsTileing back the machine head Adjusting the needle bar lift amount Adjusting the needle bar heightAdjusting the needle clearance Adjusting the driver needle guardAdjusting the shuttle race thread guide Adjusting the movable knife Adjusting the thread take-up amountAdjustments Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife Adjusting the button clamp lift amount Adjusting the position of the button holder Adjusting the holding pressureAdjustment Adjusting the button clamp height Adjusting the thread wiper Adjusting the needle up stop positionIf buttons are not fed properly, check the following Adjusting the vibrating bowlAdjustment for excess buttons in the button shooter Button clamp adjustment Button replacementAdjusting the button carrier plate Adjustment Adjustment when the button thickness changesIf button hole arrangements differ Adjustment Adjusting the feeder position adjustment Horizontal feed position Adjustment Adjusting the needle locationButton hole gap Vertical feed positionReplacement the V-belt Sewing machine Belt P1 P2 P3 P4 Checking the input sensor and DIP switch inputChecking the input voltage Moving stitch patterns Using the bobbin thread counter Using the countersUsing the production counter Using the countersUsing user programs Using user programsRecording a user program P1 P2Clearing the user programs Using user programs Using a user programUsing the cycle sewing function Using the cycle sewing functionPress the P1 switch o Recording a cycle sewing programClearing a cycle sewing program Using the cycle sewing function Using a cycle sewing programOperation panel DIP switches Changing functions using the DIP switchesSetting the presser mode Changing functions using the DIP switchesDIP switches inside the control box Changing special functions using the memory switches Clearing all memory settingsMemory switches 00 0F P1 P2 P3 P4Memory switches 30 4F Memory switches 20 2FTable of error codes Table of error codesSegment LED alphabet Errors generated when optional equipment is connectedPanel display Text display LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting40,46 Hole of the button Needle drops into15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone

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