Brother rh-918a manual Connections inside the control box, P18 Panel

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3. INSTALLATION

3-12-1. Connections inside the control box

2997Q

2998Q

PMD circuit Board

1.Open the rear cover (1) of the control box.

2.Pass the cables through the holes (2) and (3) in the side of the control box.

3.Loosen the screw (5), and then connect the three ground cables (4) that are coming from the machine head.

4.Securely insert each of the connectors (6) - (14) as indicated below.

Machine head

 

(Connection indications)

connectors

* This is indicated on the P.C. board.

Connector (6)

P1

(ORG)

(12-pin with [1] mark)

 

 

Connector (7)

P2

(SYNCHRO)

(5-pin with [2] mark)

 

 

Connector (8)

P3

(HEAD)

(9-pin with [3] mark)

 

 

Connector (9)

P4

(AIR)

(12-pin with [4] mark)

 

 

Connector (10)

P6

(YPM) (BLUE)

(5-pin with [6] mark)

 

 

Connector (11)

P7

(XPM)

(5-pin with [7] mark)

 

 

Connector (12)

P8

(EXINA)

(16-pin with [8] mark)

 

 

Connector (13)

P9

(EXINB)

(18-pin with [9] mark)

 

 

Connector (14)

P18 (PANEL)

(10-pin)

 

 

5.Insert the connector (15) (6-pin with [1][R] mark) to the connector (16).

6.Loosen the middle screw (19) and then install the ground cable (17) and the three ground cables (18) from the operation panel.

7.Secure the cables with the cable clamp as shown in the illustration.

Note: When securing the cables, do not let any of the cables touch the components on the circuit board or the heat sink. Furthermore, adjust the lengths of the cables from outside the control box so that there is no looseness in the cables inside the control box.

2999Q

RH-981A

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Contents RH-981A Safety Instructions SymbolsIndications Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Names of Each Part Fly indexer -52 specificationsSpecifications SpecificationsFly indexer specifications -52 specifications Sewing shape Optional partsPD-9810, Programmer Specifications Replacement parts list for specification changesTable processing diagram InstallationInstalling the motor Installing the control box Installing the motor pulleyInstalling the machine head Lowering the machine head Raising the machine headInstalling the operation panel Installing the oil containerTightening the V-belt Installing the hand switch Installing the spool standInstalling the air unit and the valve unit Connecting the valve cablesConnecting the wiring P18 Panel Connections inside the control boxConnecting the air tubes Connecting the motor cablesSecuring the cables Adjusting the air pressure Installing the air tubesTo increase the air pressure To decrease the air pressureConnecting the power cord Installing the foot switch option Installing the programmer sold separatelyInstalling the indexer main unit Installing the indexer optionInstalling the upper thread presser Installing the valve unitReplacing the plate presser and presser plate Connecting the connectors Securing the air tubes and cables Installing the hand switch Adding oil LubricationLubrication Filling the arm oil tankRemoving the work clamp plates Oiling the looper, spreader and looper baseCorrect USE Data initializationChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Threading the upper thread Installing the needleFor upper thread trimming specifications For upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02Threading the lower thread 02,-52 Threading the gimpSetting the material 00, -01, -02 specificationsSpecifications Cloth setting position When set to the left setting positionHorizontal setting position Installation position Standard specificationLarge size specification Replacing the PROMs Name and function of each operation panel item OperationStarting up Parameter table Taper bar Program setting methodOperation OFF Parameter table Straight bar tacking Operation OFF Cycle program Using the program memos Program memo contentsProduction counter Automatic sewing SewingUsing the Emergency Stop switch Adjusting the thread tension Reference valuesUpper thread tension Needle and knife position Relationship between knife position and eyelet shapeExplanation of the cutting space function Switching between single-pedal and dual-pedal operation Setting the feed bracket to the front positionUsing test feed mode Using manual mode Moving the cloth feed bar -52 specifications Changing the mode during an operationCleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceChecking the air filter Draining the oilAdjusting the height of the spreader and looper Standard AdjustmentsSpreader height Looper heightAdjusting the needle and looper timing Adjusting the loop stroke Adjusting the clearance between the looper and needle Adjusting the height of the needle barAdjusting the spreader mounting positions Adjusting the needle guardAdjusting the needle racking width stitch width Adjusting the spreader timingChanging the knife cutting length Replacing the hammer Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammer Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammerFiling the cutting surface of the hammer Replacing the knife Adjusting the cutting pressureAdjusting the position of the work clamp plate Measuring the opening amount Adjusting the cloth opening amountAdjusting the trimming of the lower thread and gimp Adjusting the trimming of the upper threadLower thread presser -02, -52 specifications Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -52 specifications Adjusting the cloth feeding speed -52 specificationsAt the time of shipment 3110Q Using the set screw collar Adjusting the indexer hole spacing -52 specificationsAdjusting the position of limit switch R -52 specifications Adjusting the position of limit switch L -52 specificationsChanging Functions Using the Memory Switches Memory switch table Panel DIP switches Changing Functions Using the DIP SwitchesCircuit board DIP switch C Circuit board DIP switchesCircuit board DIP switch D Errors after power is turned on List of Error CodesErrors during operation Hardware errors Problem Cause Remedy Thread breaks TroubleshootingSkipped stitches occur Needle breaksCleanly Problem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cutLower thread is not cut Thread slips out118-981

rh-918a specifications

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