Measures against Thread Breakage, Remedies | Brother BES-962BC

Chapter 7 Operation of Machine

4. Measures against Thread Breakage

4-1 Remedies

1. If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage, the THREAD SENSOR lamp of the machine head with a thread breakage blinks.

2. Correct the broken thread and pass it through again.

* Refer to "Chapter 2, 3-1 Upper Threading" for details.

3. Press the STOP switch or press the STEP BACK/FWD switch in order to reset the alarm.

STOP

THREAD SENSOR lamp

HEAD switch

MENDING lamp

MENDING switch

STEP BACK/ FWD switch

4.Return the hoop to a position where thread breakage occurred by pressing the STEP BACK switch.

or

Note) When the switch is turned for 20 stitches or more, the machine continues operation with- out holding the switch. To stop the machine, turn the switch to the opposite side.

5.Press the START switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation.

or

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BES-962BCBES-1262BC Precautions This symbol indicates something that you should be careful Safety indications and their meanings Environmental requirements Sewing Gefahr Peligro BES-962BC Procedure of Reading This Manual Configuration of this manualExplanation of models Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment AdjustmentList of Error Codes Troubleshooting Contents Moving Data Editing Embroidery Data Embroidering 149 133 Operation of Machine Creating Production Report Maintenance Adjustment Error code list TroubleshootingConnection and Installation of Optional Equipment Chapter An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Specifications Program Functions Configuration of SoftwareSoftware Necessary Systems Relationship among Programs Help How to Use the Mouse Basic Operation of SoftwareClick Drag Double-click Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrow Names of Screen ComponentsMenu Tool bar To continue the current operation Messages and symbolsThis symbol indicates a problem if it occurs Selection of Menu Handling of floppy disk Protecting data in floppy disks Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1262BC Names of Machine Components Transportation of Machine Installation When 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 Upper Threading Preparation for Embroidering WThread guide Tension disc Preparation of Embroidery Machine Removing bobbin case Replacing bobbin Replacement of Bobbin Relationship between materials and needles Replacing and Selecting NeedleRemoving needle Attaching needle Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Move the end of the tubular round arm to the left If a tubular round arm has a backlash Four roller spacers are inserted before Weight of fabrics, make an adjustmentIf tubular round arms are not in a horizontal position Horizontal position inclined because Holder 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 Operation Panel Functions of Operation Panel Canceling errors Start switch Switches at Machine HeadsSwitches on Tension Plate Stop switch Thread Sensor lamp Head switchMending switch Step BACK/FWD switch Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run PC Run software Turn on the machine power.Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer Run the Software Turn on the Machine Power Click OK Register the Machine NameRetrieve the Embroidery Data Enter a machine name Start Embroidering Embroidering Procedures Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data View menu Functions Command ReferenceFile menu Edit menu Description 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 Click data for selection Deleting Data Click and select the data displayed as Icon is not completed Recreate an icon Select Select all from the Edit menu Select all Select Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data name Renaming Data Click Find Finding Data Using ? UsingFinding Files With Wildcard Characters Updating to the latest information Adjusting Screen DisplayFile display format File sorting order Non DOS format data Reading Data in Floppy DiskReading DOS Format Data Following data formats can be registered DOS format data Do not change extension .ECS Viewing Detailes Converting the Non DOS format dataViewing Files Change ECS data into DST data and save Viewing Icon ClickPreview and Refresh Select data to read and click OK Click Save Reading Data in Paper Tape Click Save Select Setup from Tool menu Select port and speed Click OK Settings for Data Reading Writing Data in DST Format Following items can be checked Viewing Pattern Information Chapter 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 Zoom Select Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or click Zoom OutRange Fit to window Needle Penetration Embroidering Start/EndTrim and pause Displays status of the needle bar and speed range MicrostitchNeedle Bar and Speed Range Change of display color 102 Select a new color on the Color selection screen 104 Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number Setting the rangeThread Color Changing needle bar allocation Select Status Bar from View menu Tool barStatus Bar Select Tool Bar from View menu Select Undo from the Edit menu or click Back to Previous StatusUndo Redo Editing RotateSelect Rotate from View menu or click Select angle Repeat Horizontal FlipVertical Flip Point Symmetry 110 Delete Stitch Resize Insert or Delete Code Stitch length Method of lock stitch Insert Lock Stitch Select Start from Change menu Changing DataChanging Start Changes the start position of embroidering Changing 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 Pattern is merged If the position is acceptable, click Yes Save Saving Data Renames and saves the edited data as a new file Save As 123 Select Print from File menu or click Printing Data Embroidering Machine menu When the Power to the Machine is OffWhen the Power to the Machine is On Configuration menu Operation menu Window menu Settings menu 129 Settings before Turning On the Machine Displaying the Tool BarSelect Tool Bar from View menu and put the check mark Communication Port Reset Interface BoardDisplaying the Status Bar Upgrading the Version of Interface Board Click OK Exit and rerun the software Language Select Zoom In from Display menu or click Settings after Turning Power OnZoom Out Refer to Zoom In Specified Range Fit to WindowWhole Pattern Hoop position fine adjustment GridHoop Designate the adjusting position and click OK Displays the needle bar and speed range Setting Needle Bar Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number Changing display colors 139 Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number Changing individual range Setting RangesThere are two methods for setting ranges Changing all ranges Changes the background color of the data Grid SettingSelect Grid setting from the View menu Set the pitch Background color Select Rename Machine from Machine menu Enter a new name Renaming Machine Viewing Machine Information Setting Window DisplayDetail specification of the machine can be displayed Detail specification of the embroidery data can be checked Window is minimized Minimizing and Aligning WindowsMinimize Window Size Select Cascade or Tile from Window menu Arrange Icons Changing window size Changes display language Copying Data to Other Machines Configuration Upgrading the Machine ProgramSets the environment of data reading and display Patterns are sewn by one needle Setting the MachineSelect Needle Default from Settings menu Needle Bar Stopping all the needle bars temporarily Resetting temporary stop of all the needle barsSame Speed Range Pause Head Operation Suspend Speed Range Sets the embroidery area Hoop Feed PositionEmbroidery Area Gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position Select Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menu When Tubular All is selectedEmbroidery Hoop 154 When Semi-wide cap All is selected Following items can be set Thread Trimming Select 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 Mending Select Mending from Settings menu Click OK when the items are set Adjust Activate escape with pause Activating speed up of driving shaft Short stitch speed reduction Thin Material or Thick Material Area Trace Default Settings Select Default Settings from Settings menu Click OK Show Setting 169 Load the setting Set file has an extension of ecm Load Setting Save Setting Spider net frame Load HoopRound frame Square frame 173 Tubular frame Tubular round frame Holder base frame Cap frame wide frame Cap frame semi-wide frame Starting Embroidering Canceling PausePress the button. Embroidering starts Select Home Position from Operation menu or click Moving the Home Position Step-forward/Step-back Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode Click the icon to select the desired function Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or TimingCanceling step-forward/step-back Click of the step forward/back tool bar Stepping Forward/Back Click in the tool bar Resuming EmbroideringSpecifying the Value Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point Moving Embroidery Position Select Move Pattern from Operation menu Pattern is moved Centering Pattern 186 Test Running Other Programs Selecting Embroidery Data Edit Individual StartFollowing programs can be started Operation of Machine Operating Procedures Power SourcePreparation for Embroidering Stopping the Machine Procedure to Stop the MachineResetting Machine Stop Resetting Emergency Stop Permission for Hoop Movement Remedies Measures against Thread Breakage 194 195 Hoop Feed Position Jog Embroidering Area Check External TracingAutomatic Hoop Movement in Area Hoop Movement to Start Position Jog Switches Inching 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 Example of Details Display Contents Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Displays thread breakage information for each pattern Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Display Example of Output Information 209 Display Example of Total Output Information Setting Display Items GeneralFollowing tab windows can be set Main items to be displayed DetailsCollate Storage Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Output Information Items to be displayedReason for stoppage Target machine Total Output Information Total recess time Recess Time SettingTotal maintenance time Click and select the applicable machine for calculation Save As CSV Print SetupSelect Page setup from the File menu Printing Production Report Copying Report Data Select Delete report files from Settings menu Deleting ReportSet the period to be deleted Click OK Maintenance Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook Cleaning Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module Fan Cleaning of Needle Plate Head Oiling 225 Grease two places indicated by the arrow once a month Greasing Up cam o and the work clamp cam !0 Loosen four bolts t, and remove needleBar case y Foot guide plate Grease 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 Turn the power switch off Select the needle bar No q Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook Adjustment of Presser Foot Height Checking the Movable Knife Position Adjustment of Thread TrimmerAdjust the movable knife position in this state Attaching the Fixed Knife 241 Thread Wiper Adjustment Adjusting the Belt Tension Adjustment 244 245 Error code list 246 247 248 249 250 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem Check Point Again Problem Check Point Electrical 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 These Personal Computer SectionTrouble Check Point Points Troubleshooting 264 Connection and Installation Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder After winding is finished, pull out Trim the thread using the thread trimmer uWind the thread around the bobbin q Press the bobbin hold r 155-962,C62