Brother rh-918a manual Hardware errors

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12. LIST OF ERROR CODES

Errors during operation

Code

 

 

 

Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

Resetting method

 

 

 

E-71

Needle down sensor is not activated within a

Turn off the power and check that connector P2 on the control

specified time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Turn off the power.

E-72

Cutter

sensor

is

not

activated

within

a

2.

Check that air is reaching the valve.

specified time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Check that connectors P3 and P4 on the control circuit board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Turn off the power.

E-75

Lower

thread

trimming

OFF sensor

is

not

2.

Check that air is reaching the valve.

activated within a specified time.

 

 

 

3.

Check that connector P8 on the control circuit board is properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

E-76

Needle up sensor is OFF during test feeding.

Turn off the power and turn the pulley by hand to raise the needle

bar to its highest position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-77

Synch

signal

is

not

activated

within

a

Turn off the power and check that connector P2 on the control

specified time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X home

position

sensor is

not

set

to ON

Turn off the power and check that connector P7 on the control

E-80

within

a

specified

time

of

searching

home

circuit board is properly connected.

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-81

Y home position sensor is not set to ON

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P6 on the control

within a specified time of searching home

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Turn off the power.

 

θ home position sensor is not set to ON

2. Check that connectors P11 and P13 on the control circuit board

E-82

within a specified time of searching home

 

are properly connected.

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check that connectors P1, P2 and P3 on the θ axis PMD circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

board are properly connected.

E-89

Machine motor reverse operation error

 

 

Turn off the power and check that the motor cord is properly

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardware errors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

 

Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

Resetting method

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Turn off the power.

 

Communication error (against machine motor

2. Check that connector P18 on the control circuit board is properly

E-90

 

connected.

CPU)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check that connector P1 on the panel circuit board is properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-91

Machine motor running error

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P2 on the control

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Turn off the power.

E-92

Abnormal voltage error

 

 

 

 

 

2. Check that the power supply voltage matches the rated voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check that connector P20 on the control circuit board is properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

E-93

Fan (large) lock error

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P10 on the control

 

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-94

Fan (small) lock error

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P25 on the control

 

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-95

X motor overcurrent error

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P7 on the control

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-96

Y motor overcurrent error

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P6 on the control

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-97

Control circuit board temperature rise error

Turn off the power and check that the inside of the control box is

being properly ventilated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-98

Power supply relay error

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the power and check that connector P20 on the control

 

 

 

 

 

circuit board is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-99

Power supply circuit board overcurrent error

Turn off the power and check that connectors P12 and P13 on the

control circuit board are properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents RH-981A Indications Safety InstructionsSymbols Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Fly indexer -52 specifications Names of Each PartFly indexer specifications -52 specifications SpecificationsSpecifications PD-9810, Programmer Sewing shapeOptional parts 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 air unit and the valve unit Installing the spool standInstalling the hand switch Connecting the valve cablesConnecting the wiring Connections inside the control box P18 PanelConnecting the motor cables Connecting the air tubesSecuring the cables To increase the air pressure Installing the air tubesAdjusting 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 unitReplacing the plate presser and presser plate Installing the upper thread presserInstalling the valve unit Connecting the connectors Securing the air tubes and cables Installing the hand switch Lubrication LubricationAdding oil Filling the arm oil tankOiling the looper, spreader and looper base Removing the work clamp platesChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Correct USEData initialization Installing the needle Threading the upper threadThreading the lower thread For upper thread trimming specificationsFor upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02 Threading the gimp 02,-52Specifications Setting the material00, -01, -02 specifications Horizontal setting position Cloth setting positionWhen set to the left setting position Large size specification Installation positionStandard 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 Production counter Using the program memosProgram memo contents Sewing Automatic sewingUsing the Emergency Stop switch Upper thread tension Adjusting the thread tensionReference values Explanation of the cutting space function Needle and knife positionRelationship between knife position and eyelet shape 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 filterSpreader height Standard AdjustmentsAdjusting the height of the spreader and looper 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 Filing the cutting surface of the hammer Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammerAdjusting the contact between the knife and 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 At the time of shipment Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -52 specificationsAdjusting the cloth feeding speed -52 specifications 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 Skipped stitches occur TroubleshootingProblem Cause Remedy Thread breaks Needle breaksLower thread is not cut Problem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cutCleanly Thread slips out118-981

rh-918a specifications

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