Brother 981 and RH-918A Error Code List for Efficient Troubleshooting
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12. LIST OF ERROR CODES

12. LIST 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.

When an error occurs, the warning indicator and the error code display flash and the buzzer sounds.

Errors after power is turned on

Code

Explanation

 

Resetting method

 

 

 

 

E-00

EMERGENCY STOP switch was pressed.

1.

Release the EMERGENCY STOP switch.

2.

If an error still occurs after 1. is carried out, check that connector

 

 

 

P3 on the control circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

1.

Turn off the power.

E-02

Machine head is tilted back.

2.

Return the machine head to its original position.

3.

If an error still occurs after 1. is carried out, check that connector

 

 

 

 

 

P8 on the control circuit board is properly connected.

E-03

Cloth presser switch was pressed.

1.

Release the cloth presser switch.

2.

If an error still occurs after 1. is carried out, check that connector

 

 

 

P19 on the control circuit board is properly connected.

E-04

Start switch was pressed.

1.

Release the start switch.

2.

If an error still occurs after 1. is carried out, check that connector

 

 

 

P19 on the control circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

1.

Turn off the power.

E-05

Air pressure is insufficient.

2.

Check the air pressure.

3.

Check that connector P1 on the control circuit board is properly

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

1.

Move the cloth feed bar to the left so that the feed plate home

E-06

Feed plate home position sensor is OFF.

 

position sensor turns ON.

2.

If an error still occurs after 1. is carried out, check that connector

 

 

 

 

 

P9 on the control circuit board is properly connected.

E-07

Feed plate left range sensor is OFF.

Turn off the power and check that connector P9 on the control

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

1.

Turn off the power.

E-09

Specification that machine does not support

2.

Check the specification harness and PROM.

is set.

3.

Check that connector P26 on the control circuit board is properly

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

1.

Turn the pulley by hand to raise the needle bar to its highest

E-10

Needle bar is not at the highest position.

 

position.

2.

If an error still occurs after 1. is carried out, check that connector

 

 

 

 

 

P2 on the control circuit board is properly connected.

E-12

Cutter sensor is ON.

Turn off the power and check that connector P3 on the control

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

E-15

Lower thread trimming OFF sensor is OFF.

Turn off the power and check that connector P8 on the control

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

1.

Turn off the power.

E-26

PER terminal connection error

2.

Check that connector P20 on the control circuit board is properly

 

connected.

 

 

3.

Check that connector P2 on the power supply circuit board is

 

 

 

properly connected.

E-27

External RAM error

Turn off the power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Turn off the power.

E-28

Panel communication start error

2.

Check that connector P18 on the control circuit board is properly

 

connected.

 

 

3.

Check that connector P1 on the panel circuit board is properly

 

 

 

connected.

E-29

Machine motor communication start error

Turn off the power.

 

 

 

 

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Contents RH-981A Safety Instructions SymbolsIndications Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Fly indexer -52 specifications Names of Each PartSpecifications SpecificationsFly indexer specifications -52 specifications Sewing shape Optional partsPD-9810, Programmer Replacement parts list for specification changes SpecificationsInstallation Table processing diagramInstalling the motor Installing the motor pulley Installing the control boxInstalling the machine head Raising the machine head Lowering the machine headInstalling the oil container Installing the operation panelTightening the V-belt Installing the spool stand Installing the hand switchInstalling the air unit and the valve unit Connecting the valve cablesConnecting the wiring Connections inside the control box P18 PanelConnecting the motor cables Connecting the air tubesSecuring the cables Installing the air tubes Adjusting the air pressureTo increase the air pressure To decrease the air pressureConnecting the power cord Installing the programmer sold separately Installing the foot switch optionInstalling the indexer option Installing the indexer main unitInstalling 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 Lubrication Adding oilLubrication Filling the arm oil tankOiling the looper, spreader and looper base Removing the work clamp platesCorrect USE Data initializationChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Installing the needle Threading the upper threadFor upper thread trimming specifications For upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02Threading the lower thread Threading the gimp 02,-52Setting 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 Operation Name and function of each operation panel itemStarting up Program setting method Parameter table Taper barOperation OFF Parameter table Straight bar tacking Operation OFF Cycle program Using the program memos Program memo contentsProduction counter Sewing Automatic 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 Setting the feed bracket to the front position Switching between single-pedal and dual-pedal operationUsing test feed mode Using manual mode Changing the mode during an operation Moving the cloth feed bar -52 specificationsCleaning and Maintenance CleaningDraining the oil Checking the air filterStandard Adjustments Adjusting the height of the spreader and looperSpreader height Looper heightAdjusting the needle and looper timing Adjusting the loop stroke Adjusting the height of the needle bar Adjusting the clearance between the looper and needleAdjusting the needle guard Adjusting the spreader mounting positionsAdjusting the spreader timing Adjusting the needle racking width stitch widthChanging 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 Adjusting the cutting pressure Replacing the knifeAdjusting the position of the work clamp plate Adjusting the cloth opening amount Measuring the opening amountAdjusting the trimming of the upper thread Adjusting the trimming of the lower thread and gimpLower thread presser -02, -52 specifications Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -52 specifications Adjusting the cloth feeding speed -52 specificationsAt the time of shipment 3110Q Adjusting the indexer hole spacing -52 specifications Using the set screw collarAdjusting the position of limit switch L -52 specifications Adjusting the position of limit switch R -52 specificationsChanging Functions Using the Memory Switches Memory switch table Changing Functions Using the DIP Switches Panel DIP switchesCircuit board DIP switches Circuit board DIP switch CCircuit board DIP switch D List of Error Codes Errors after power is turned onErrors during operation Hardware errors Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Thread breaksSkipped stitches occur Needle breaksProblem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cut CleanlyLower thread is not cut Thread slips out118-981

rh-918a specifications

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