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Brother BES-962BC instruction manual Specifications

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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications

	Embroidery machine used	9 needle embroidery machine head		12 needle embroidery machine head
	Embroidery machine used	(six-head type)		(six-head type)
		(six-head type)		(six-head type)

	Application	Pattern embroidery

	Sewing speed	Maximum 1000 rpm

	Distance between heads	400 mm

		450 (V) x 420 (H) mm (With all heads)
	Maximum feed range	450 (V) x 500 (H) mm (With every other head)
		95 (V) x 360 (H) mm (With cap frame)

		450 (V) x 420 (H) mm (With sash frame and all heads)
	Sewing area	430 (V) x 300 (H) mm (With maximum-size tubular square hoop/flat hoop and all heads)
	Sewing area	85 (V) x 360 (H) mm (With cap frame)
		85 (V) x 360 (H) mm (With cap frame)
		450 (V) x 500 (H) mm (With sash frame/flat hoop and every other head)

	Feed system	By timing belt and stepping motor drive

	Stitch length	0.1 ~ 12.7 mm (minimum pitch: 0.1 mm)

		3.5 2DD floppy disk (Tajima format)
		Paper tape with 25.4 mm width/8 holes (Tajima, Barudan, Zanks)
	Storage medium	3.5 2HD floppy disk (the equivalent to Tajima format)
		3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format)
		3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format)

	Thread trimming	Automatic thread trimmer

	Needle thread breakage	Needle thread breakage detector

	Power supply	Single phase 200 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.7kVA

	Weight	720 kg

	Dimensions	(Before assembly)	3650 (W) x 810 (L) x 1650 (H) mm
	Dimensions	(Leg height)	1310 mm
		(Leg height)	1310 mm
		(After setup)	3650 (W) x 1400 (L) x 1650 (H) mm

	Options	Embroidery hoops in different sizes,		Bobbin winder,
	Options	Parts for boring
		Parts for boring

	Fluorescent lamp	Option		Standard

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Brother BES-962BC instruction manual Specifications

Contents

BES-962BCBES-1262BC Precautions Safety indications and their meanings This symbol indicates something that you should be carefulEnvironmental requirements Sewing Gefahr Peligro BES-962BC Procedure of Reading This Manual Configuration of this manualExplanation of models Troubleshooting AdjustmentList of Error Codes Connection and Installation of Optional EquipmentContents Editing Embroidery Data Moving DataEmbroidering 133 149Operation of Machine Maintenance Creating Production ReportAdjustment Error code list TroubleshootingConnection and Installation of Optional Equipment Chapter An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Specifications Necessary Systems Configuration of SoftwareSoftware Program FunctionsHelp Relationship among ProgramsHow to Use the Mouse Basic Operation of SoftwareClick Double-click DragTool bar Names of Screen ComponentsMenu Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrowSelection of Menu Messages and symbolsThis symbol indicates a problem if it occurs To continue the current operationHandling of floppy disk Protecting data in floppy disks Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine Names of Machine Components BES-1262BCInstallation Transportation of MachineWhen using a crane Installation of Machine Preparation of Needle Bar Case Bridge Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B Mounting of Table For embroidering with tubular square hoop middle position Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame upper position Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-1262BC Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Control box Preparation of Embroidery Machine Connection of Power Supply Uninterruptive power supplyGrounding Installation of Software Preparation for Embroidering Upper ThreadingWThread guide Tension disc Preparation of Embroidery Machine Replacement of Bobbin Removing bobbin case Replacing bobbinAttaching needle Replacing and Selecting NeedleRemoving needle Relationship between materials and needlesAttachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame If a tubular round arm has a backlash Move the end of the tubular round arm to the leftHorizontal position inclined because Weight of fabrics, make an adjustmentIf tubular round arms are not in a horizontal position Four roller spacers are inserted beforeHolder base optional Keep the frame connecting plate attached to the X-feed frame Preparation of Embroidery Machine Preparation of Embroidery Machine Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper threadAdjustment of tension spring Correct adjustment Check that the bobbin is pushed out Chapter Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation PanelCanceling errors Stop switch Switches at Machine HeadsSwitches on Tension Plate Start switchStep BACK/FWD switch Head switchMending switch Thread Sensor lampFlowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run PC Run software Turn on the machine power.Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer Turn on the Machine Power Run the SoftwareEnter a machine name Register the Machine NameRetrieve the Embroidery Data Click OKStart Embroidering Embroidering Procedures Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Edit menu Functions Command ReferenceFile menu View menuDescription of Screen Creating a Directory Transferring data Transferring DST and DSB dataDouble-click data, or click data Transferring data on a network Copy Select from MenuDrag Data Moving Data Deleting Data Click data for selectionRecreate an icon Click and select the data displayed as Icon is not completedSelect all Select Select all from the Edit menuRenaming Data Select Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data nameFinding Data Click FindUsing ? UsingFinding Files With Wildcard Characters File sorting order Adjusting Screen DisplayFile display format Updating to the latest informationFollowing data formats can be registered DOS format data Reading Data in Floppy DiskReading DOS Format Data Non DOS format dataDo not change extension .ECS Change ECS data into DST data and save Converting the Non DOS format dataViewing Files Viewing DetailesViewing Icon ClickPreview and Refresh Select data to read and click OK Click Save Reading Data in Paper Tape Click Save Settings for Data Reading Select Setup from Tool menu Select port and speed Click OKWriting Data in DST Format Viewing Pattern Information Following items can be checkedChapter Editing Embroidery Data Change menu Editing Embroidery Data Save Zoom Out Thread Redo Flip Repeat Print Help Open Opening Embroidery Data Select Open from File menu or clickClick a file for selection and click Open Zoom Setting DisplayCentering ZoomFit to window Zoom OutRange Select Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or clickNeedle Penetration Embroidering Start/EndTrim and pause Change of display color MicrostitchNeedle Bar and Speed Range Displays status of the needle bar and speed range102 Select a new color on the Color selection screen 104 Changing needle bar allocation Setting the rangeThread Color Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar numberSelect Tool Bar from View menu Tool barStatus Bar Select Status Bar from View menuRedo Back to Previous StatusUndo Select Undo from the Edit menu or clickEditing RotateSelect Rotate from View menu or click Select angle Point Symmetry Horizontal FlipVertical Flip Repeat110 Resize Delete StitchInsert or Delete Code Insert Lock Stitch Stitch length Method of lock stitchChanges the start position of embroidering Changing DataChanging Start Select Start from Change menuChanging End Changes the end position of embroideringSelect End from Change menu Mask Group Setting Group for Repetition Selecting from MenuSelect Group from Change menu Merge If the position is acceptable, click Yes Pattern is mergedSaving Data SaveSave As Renames and saves the edited data as a new file123 Printing Data Select Print from File menu or clickEmbroidering Configuration menu When the Power to the Machine is OffWhen the Power to the Machine is On Machine menuOperation menu Settings menu Window menu129 Settings before Turning On the Machine Displaying the Tool BarSelect Tool Bar from View menu and put the check mark Upgrading the Version of Interface Board Reset Interface BoardDisplaying the Status Bar Communication PortLanguage Click OK Exit and rerun the softwareRefer to Settings after Turning Power OnZoom Out Select Zoom In from Display menu or clickZoom In Specified Range Fit to WindowWhole Pattern Hoop position fine adjustment GridHoop Designate the adjusting position and click OK Setting Needle Bar Displays the needle bar and speed rangeChanging display colors Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number139 Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number Changing all ranges Setting RangesThere are two methods for setting ranges Changing individual rangeBackground color Grid SettingSelect Grid setting from the View menu Set the pitch Changes the background color of the dataRenaming Machine Select Rename Machine from Machine menu Enter a new nameDetail specification of the embroidery data can be checked Setting Window DisplayDetail specification of the machine can be displayed Viewing Machine InformationSelect Cascade or Tile from Window menu Minimizing and Aligning WindowsMinimize Window Size Window is minimizedChanging window size Arrange IconsCopying Data to Other Machines Changes display languageConfiguration Upgrading the Machine ProgramSets the environment of data reading and display Needle Bar Setting the MachineSelect Needle Default from Settings menu Patterns are sewn by one needlePause Resetting temporary stop of all the needle barsSame Speed Range Stopping all the needle bars temporarilySpeed Range Head Operation SuspendGray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position Hoop Feed PositionEmbroidery Area Sets the embroidery areaSelect Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menu When Tubular All is selectedEmbroidery Hoop 154 When Semi-wide cap All is selected Thread Trimming Following items can be setSelect Boring from Settings menu Click the setting item to put the check mark Click OKBoring Thread Breakage Sensor Automatic Step Back Automatic Hoop FeedSets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage End of embroidery Select Mending from Settings menu MendingAdjust Click OK when the items are setActivating speed up of driving shaft Activate escape with pauseShort stitch speed reduction Thin Material or Thick Material Area Trace Default Settings Show Setting Select Default Settings from Settings menu Click OK169 Load Setting Load the setting Set file has an extension of ecmSave Setting Square frame Load HoopRound frame Spider net frame173 Tubular frame Holder base frame Tubular round frameCap frame semi-wide frame Cap frame wide frameStarting Embroidering Canceling PausePress the button. Embroidering starts Moving the Home Position Select Home Position from Operation menu or clickEntering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode Step-forward/Step-backClick of the step forward/back tool bar Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or TimingCanceling step-forward/step-back Click the icon to select the desired functionStepping Forward/Back Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point Resuming EmbroideringSpecifying the Value Click in the tool barMoving Embroidery Position Centering Pattern Select Move Pattern from Operation menu Pattern is moved186 Test Running Other Programs Selecting Embroidery Data Edit Individual StartFollowing programs can be started Operation of Machine Operating Procedures Power SourcePreparation for Embroidering Resetting Emergency Stop Procedure to Stop the MachineResetting Machine Stop Stopping the MachinePermission for Hoop Movement Measures against Thread Breakage Remedies194 195 Jog Embroidering Hoop Feed PositionArea Check External TracingAutomatic Hoop Movement in Area Jog Switches Hoop Movement to Start PositionInching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop Movement Pressing the Stop switch Resets the inching modePress the Start switch restarts embroidering Operation of Machine 200 Chapter Creating Production Report Details Displays detail data. 203 Displaying Report Following reports can be displayedClick OK Specify the period to read Display Contents Display Example of DetailsDisplay Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Displays thread breakage information for each patternDisplay Example of Output Information 209 Display Example of Total Output Information Setting Display Items GeneralFollowing tab windows can be set Storage DetailsCollate Main items to be displayedThread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Thread Breakage Information in PatternOutput Information Items to be displayedReason for stoppage Total Output Information Target machineClick and select the applicable machine for calculation Recess Time SettingTotal maintenance time Total recess timeSave As CSV Printing Production Report SetupSelect Page setup from the File menu PrintCopying Report Data Select Delete report files from Settings menu Deleting ReportSet the period to be deleted Click OK Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary HookCleaning of Needle Plate Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module FanOiling Head225 Greasing Grease two places indicated by the arrow once a monthFoot guide plate Loosen four bolts t, and remove needleBar case y Up cam o and the work clamp cam !0Grease the places indicated by the arrow once in six months 229 Feed Guide Section Adjustment Adjusting Needle Bar Height 233 When using the bottom dead center gauge 235 Replacing Attaching Rotary Hook Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook Turn the power switch off Select the needle bar No qAdjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook Adjustment of Presser Foot Height Attaching the Fixed Knife Adjustment of Thread TrimmerAdjust the movable knife position in this state Checking the Movable Knife Position241 Thread Wiper Adjustment Adjusting the Belt Tension Adjustment 244 Error code list 245246 247 248 249 250 Troubleshooting Check these points once again Problem Check Point Mechanical SectionProblem Check Point AgainElectrical Section Symptom Measures PCB PCB is proper. Replace the lower shaft fan with a new one Is proper Mode or turn the power off once and on again If not, switch the tap connection 261 262 Points Personal Computer SectionTrouble Check Point TheseTroubleshooting 264 Connection and Installation Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder Press the bobbin hold r Trim the thread using the thread trimmer uWind the thread around the bobbin q After winding is finished, pull out155-962,C62