Brother KE-430D, BE-438D Service Manual

KE-4300

BE-4380

Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

SERVICE MANUAL

ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC

DIRECT DIRECT

DRIVE DRIVE

LOCKSTITCH

BAR BUTTON

TACKER

SEWER

This service manual is intended for KE-4300, BE-4380; be sure to read the KE-4300, BE-4380 instruction manual before

this manual. Carefully read the start maintenance.

"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" below and the whole of this manual to understand this product before you

~-·

As a result of research and improvements regarding this product, some details for the product you purchased. If

you have any questions regarding this product, please contact a Brother dealer.

of

this manual may not

be

the same as those

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Safety indications and their meanings

This service manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure

of

safe operation The meanings

Indications

A DANGER

A cAUTION

Symbols

this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.

of

these indications and symbols are given below.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to equipment and surroundings.

will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.

.&.

.....

.

This symbol indicates the nature (For example, the symbol at left means

This symbol

This symbol ( e ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the

nature (For example, the symbol at left means

(b.)

indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle

of

the caution that must be taken.

((9)

indicates something that you must not

of

the thing that must be done.

"beware

"you must make the ground connection".)

of

injury".)

do.

KE-4300, BE-4380

2. Notes on safety

lA

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 severe injury.

A DANGER

of

the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in

A CAUTION

Environmental requirements

ft

Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from

V sources

high-frequency welders. Sources problems with correct operation.

ft

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should

V be within ±10%

Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation.

ft

The power supply capacity should be greater than the

of

strong electrical noise such as

of

strong electrical noise may cause

of

the rated voltage for the machine.

V requirements for the sewing machine's electrical

consumption. Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation.

Installation

I(:\

Machine installation should only be carried out by a

\..Y qualified technician.

Contact your Brother dealer for any electrical work that may need to be done.

0

or

a qualified electrician

A The sewing machine weighs approximately 56 kg. V The installation should be carried out by two

people.

f(;'\

Do not connect the power cord until installation is

or

more

\..Y complete, otherwise the machine may operate if the

foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

A Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it

~

back

or

returning Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do not push the face plate side above, as this could cause the machine head to topple over, which may result in personal injury damage to the machine.

Be sure to connect the ground. connection is not secure, you run a high risk

• receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with

correct operation may also occur.

it

to its original position.

or

the pulley side from

If

the ground

or

of

A The ambient temperature should be within the range V

of

5°C to 35°C during use.

or

Temperatures which are lower may cause problems with correct operation.

higher than this

A The relative humidity should be within the range of

V 45% to 85% during use, and

occur in any devices. Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation.

no

dew formation should

A Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.

V Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems with

correct operation.

A In the event

of

an electrical storm, tum off the power

V and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

Lightning may cause problems with correct operation.

All cords should be secured at least 25 from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not

0

t<::"\

excessively bend the cords or secure them too firmly

mm

away

\..Y with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or

electric shocks could occur.

A Install the safety covers to the machine head and V motor.

A

If

using a work table which has casters, the casters

V should be secured in such a way so that they cannot

move.

t<::"\

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when

\..Y handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they

or

do not get into your eyes inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, and diarrhoea.

of

Keep the oil out

the reach

onto your skin, otherwise

as

they can cause vomiting

of

children.

ii

KE-4300,

BE-4380

A CAUTION

Sewing

tC'\ This sewing machine should only

\Y

operators who have received the necessary training in

safe use beforehand.

tC'\ The sewing machine should not

\Y

applications other Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the

machine.

0

If goggles are not worn, there needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter your eyes and injury may result.

than

sewing.

is

be

used by

be

used for any

the danger that if a

A Tuin off the power switch at the following times,

~

otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch

in

is depressed by mistake, which could result

• When threading the needle

• When replacing the needle

• When not using the machine machine unattended

and

bobbin

and

when leaving the

injury.

Cleaning

A Tum off the power switch before carrying out

~

cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate

is

foot switch result in injury.

depressed by mistake, which could

if

If using a work table which has casters, the casters

be

should

0

move.

A Attach

L.:!:::l.

machine. If the machine

' devices attached, injury may result.

A

Do

L.:!:::l.

objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result machine.

If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal noises or smells are noticed, immediately tum off the

0

power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

0

secured

all

safety devices before using the sewing

not touch any

in

such a way

of

the moving parts or press any

in

personal injury or damage

is

so

used

that they cannot

without these

tC'\ Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when

the

\Y

handling the lubricating oil do not get into your inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they and diarrhoea.

the

oil

Keep

out of the reach of children.

eyes

and

grease, so that they

or onto your skin, otherwise

can

cause vomiting

to

the

Maintenance and inspection

tC'\ Maintenance

\Y

should only Ask your Brother dealer

carry out any maintenance and inspection

0

electrical system.

A Tum off the power switch and disconnect the power

~

cord from the otherwise the machine may operate is depressed by mistake, which could result

• When carrying out inspection, adjustment maintenance

• When replacing consumable parts such as the rotary hook

A If the power switch needs to

L.:!:::l.

out some adjustment, all safety precautions.

and

inspection of the sewing machine

be

carried out by a qualified technician.

or

a qualified electrician to

wall

outlet at the following times,

if

the foot switch

be

left

on

when carrying

be

extremely careful to observe

of

in

injury.

KE-4300,

A Hold the machine

~

back or returning it Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head,

the

and

not push the face plate side or the pulley side from above, topple over, which may result damage

Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother.

0

If absolutely sure to re-install them to their original

0

positions and check that they operate correctly before using the machine.

as

to

any safety devices have been removed, be

head

with both hands when tilting it

to

its original position.

this could cause the machine head to

in

the machine.

tC'\ Any problems in machine operation which result

\Y

unauthorized modifications covered

BE-4380

by

the warranty.

to

the machine will not be

do

personal injury or

from

iii

3. Warning labels

The following warning labels appear Please difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.

follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are

on

the sewing machine.

1

Be sure to connect the ground. connection is not secure, you run a high risk receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

of

Direction

operation

If

the ground

of

2

A

A~B

lb<U~"t!ltil<f1"tl.

i.'i:!l&i&l!f?lt-c.

f"tt~::c!::.

.tti!L..

tiDII*:~KIUilfT

Moving

Operate Tum threading, and

Safety devices

Uf~-:~"Cil'i:;,

~1!:..-~ttOl~!i.

A

CAUTION

parts

with

off

main

changing

needle,

Eye guard Finger guard Tension release solenoid cover Thread take-up cover Frame side cover Back cover, etc.

6Ulfllll

t~::c!::.

may

cause

safety

switch

cleaning

injury.

devices.

before

bobbin

etc.

•

Finger guard

Thread take-up cover

4

Tension release solenoid cover

4399Q

iv

KE-430D, BE-438D

4467Q

CONTENTS

,-..,_/

1. SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 1

2.

FUNCTION SETTINGS ............................ 2

List

of

special

2-1. 2-2. Ust of advanced functions 2-3.

Setting

2-4.

Ust of memory

2-5.

Setting

2-6.

X-V

parallel

2-7.

Clearing

2-8.

Checking

2-9. Input 2-10. Output checking 2-11.

Confirming

3.

USING CF CARDS ..................................

3-1.

Notes (purchase

3-2.

Structure

3-3.

Preparation

3-4.

Reading

functions

memory

the work

movement for

saved

the error history

checking

software

on

handling

at

local

of a

for

additional

Selecting the "r

3-5.

Writing

3-6.

Reading

3-7.

Writing

3-8.

Reading

3-9.

Writing user 3-10. 3-11.

additional

memory

Updating

Writing

memory

user

program

the

error

INhen

power

.....................................

switches

clamp

{Advanced)

........................................

mode

sewing

data (Initialization)

...................................

method

.........................................

method

...................................

version

CF

cards

retailers)

CF

card

reading

sewing

1"

CF

sewing

switch

program

control

log

data

.................................

folder

...............................

and

writing

data

read/write

data

to

data

................................

data

to

programs

to the

is

turned

on

.......

.................

..............................

patterns

.......

......................

.............................

data

............

mode

.....

to

the

CF

card

...

.............................

the

CF

card

......

the

CF

card

.........

.........................

CF

card

................

2

3

4

5 ·

1 o

11

12 13 14 16 17

18

18 18 19

20 20 21 21

22 22 23

24

4. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS ............ 25

4-1.

Needle

4-2. Lower shaft and 4-3. Work

4-4. Thread wiper

4-5.

Feed

4-6. Thread trimmer 4-7. Tension release 4-8. Thread nipper

bar

and

clamp

lifter

mechanism

thread

take-up mechanisms

shuttle

race

mechanism

mechanisms

..............................

........

....................................

..................................................

mechanism

................................

...............................

..................................

....

25 25 26

27

28 29

30 30

5.

DISASSEMBLY ....................................... 31

5-1.

Covers Work

5-2. 5-3. Needle bar 5-4. Upper shaft 5-5. Lower shaft 5-6.

Feed

5-7. Work 5-8.

Thread

5-9. Tension 5-10. 5-11. 5-12. Shuttle

6.

ASSEMBLY .............................................

6-1.

Thread

6-2.

Tension

6-3.

Thread

6-4.

Thread

6-5. Work 6-6.

Feed

6-7. Upper shaft

6-8. Needle bar mechanism

6-9. Lower shaft 6-10. Shuttle hook 6-11. Thread trimmer 6-12. Work 6-13. Work 6-14.

7.

ADJUSTMENT ........................................

7-1.

Standard

7-1-1. 7-1-2.

7-2.

Adjusting

7-3.

Adjusting

7-4.

Adjusting

7-5.

Adjusting

7-6.

Adjusting

...................................................................

clamp

arm

mechanism clamp

Thread Thread

clamp mechanism

mechanism

mechanism mechanism

lifter

wiper

mechanism

release

nipper trimmer hook

trimmer

release

wiper

mechanism

nipper

lifter

mechanism

..................................................

mechanism

..................................................

..............................

.......................................

......................................

..............................

....................................

...............................

................................

..............................

...................................

(1) ..........................

...............................

....................................

..................................

..............................

......................................

.......................................

Covers

Upper Thread

mechanism

clamp

arm

clamp

arm

.................................................................

thread

tension

and

take-up

the

needle bar height

the

needle bar lift

the

driver needle

the

needle clearance

the

shuttle

......................................

...................................

mechanism

mechanism mechanism

{2)

{KE-4300) ........

{BE-4380) ........

......................................

lower

thread

tension

spring

...............................

amount

guard

...........................

race

thread

........................

..........................

guide

...............

...................

.......................

..............

31 32 33

34 35

36 37 39 39 40 41 42

43 43

45 45 46

47 50

54 55

57 59 60 61 62 53

64 64 64 65

66

66 66

67

KE-430D, BE-438D

7-7.

Adjusting

7-8.

Replacing

7-9.

Adjusting (KE-4300}

7-10.

7-11. 7-12.

7-13. 7-14. 7-15. 7-16.

7-17.

7-18. 7-19. 7-20. 7-21.

the

Adjusting (BE-4380) Adjusting Adjusting (BE-4380) Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting lower

shaft Adjusting 7-17-1. 7-17-2. Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting Checking

X-V Work

position

the

movable

work

.............................................................

the

...........................................................

the the

...........................................................

the the the the

gear

the

feed

the the the the

of

the

movable

knife

and

clamp

lift

amount

button

clamp

lift amount

holding position

thread thread tension backlash

home

clamp position needle needle

machine

pressure

of

the

button

trimmer wiper

.................................

release

of

the

..................................................

position

home

lift

..............................

position

home

of

the

thread

up

stop

up

stop

head

switch .................

knife

fixed

knife

(BE-4380)

clamp

cam

position

amount...

........................

position

home position

...........

..............

nipper

position

..............

.......

.....

......

...

68 69

70

70 71

71 71 72 73

73 7 4 74 75 76 78 79 80

8. Applying grease (When

"GREASEUP" appears) ............

9. ELECTRIC MECHANISM .......................

9-1.

Precautions

9-2.

Components the

operation

9-3.

Fuse

9-4.

Connectors 9-4-1. 9-4-2.

10. TABLE

11. SEGMENT DISPLAY

at

the

time of inside panel..

explanation

Connector Contact

OF

..................................................

............................................................

positions

failure

ERROR CODES ................

adjustment...

the

control

box

.............................................

..................................

............................................

UST

...................

.............

and

81

84 84

85 86 87 87 89

92 95

KE-4300, BE-4380

1. SPECIFICATIONS

KE-4300

Electronic direct drive lockstiteh bar tacker Electronic direct drive lockstitch button sewer

Stitch formation Maximum sewing speed Pattern size (X x Y)

Dimensions buttons that can be (Use the optional button clamp B for sewn diameters

Feed mechanism Stitch length

Number Maximum stitch number

Work clamp Work clamp height

Button clamp height Rotary hook

Wiper device Thread trimmer device

of

---------

of

stitches

lifter Pulse-motor driven mechanism

Shuttle hook (shuttle hook 2, optional)

3,200 rpm 2,700 rpm

40 x 30 mm max.

Y-6

intermittent feed mechanism (pulse-motor driven mechanism)

Variable (Refer to "Program List" for details on the number

for

210,000 stitches (including 200,000 stitches which can be added)

17 mm max.

Single needle lock stitch

Outer diameter

0.1

-12.7

mm

sewing patterns that are already preset.)

Standard equipment Standard equipment

BE-438D ·

6.4 x 6.4 of

of

20 mm

13 mm max.

Shuttle hook

mm

max.

button 8 - 30 mm

or

greater.)

of

stitches

Thread nipper device Data storage method Flash memory (Any sewing pattern can be added using

of

Number Number

Number

Motor

Weights

Power source

user programs 50

of

cycle programs

89 sewing patterns

of

stored data

are set already

(Up to

200 patterns can be added. Total number

Machine head: approx.

Control box:

Single-phase 1

KE-430D, BE-438D

which can be added

OOV

I 220V, 3-phase 200V I 220V I 380V I 400V

Standard equipment

9

AC

servo motor 550 W

56

kg, Operation panel: approx. 0.6 kg

14.2-16.2

kg (depending on destination)

49 sewing patterns

of

is

within 200,000.)

are set already

stitches

CF card)

of

stored data

400VA

1

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

2

..

1. List

of

special functions when power is turned on

1 Memory

switch

brother

O!CAUTION

3

2

8

setting mode (Standard)

+

EJ

4541Q

0 X

X·SCALE

+-+

0 t Y

Y·SCALE

oE)SPEED

OIDEIEIICOUNTER 0

_,

SPRIT

No.

§)

1 8

6 Output check

888

function

®

+

5

6

9

7

-~

4

4540Q

D

0 4546Q

2 Memory

3

Refer to "2-7. Clearing saved data (Initialization)".

4

Error

log

lmt!J3(!)

._

STEP

Input

5

check function

Refer to the Instruction Manual.

switch

setting mode (Advanced) 7

+

display

function

T

Refer to "2-8. Checkin

+

@ +

+Q

04542Q

EJ EJ

D

0 4545Q

<5<3Q

4544Q

the error histo

®

8 Home

~ty\

STEP\.!_)

9

li!ll!l

~

STEP

Refer to "2-11. Confirm

position

+

adjusting mode

~IB!J

~

@

+

®

EJ

in

software version".

s':P

+ u 4548Q

D

0 4549Q

method".

4547Q

D

2

KE-4300, BE-438D

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

~---

2-2. List

While holding down the TEST

of

advanced functions

4

1

key,

press the corresponding combination

brother

O!CAUTION

0 X

X-SCALE

.....

0 t Y

Y-SCALE

oE}SPEED

O[Df.JI!1[COUNTER

0

_I

SPRIT

No.

EJ§J§J§J

key.

7

6

3

2

1 Memory

Lower thread

2

switch

counter

setting

•

Production

3

4

Production When the SPEED indicator lights

counter

mode

(Standard)

+

Refer to the Instruction Manual.

setting

+

Refer to the Instruction Manual.

setting

+

Refer to the Instruction Manual.

temporary

mode

~(!)

STEP

mode

ri\

·:·

~STEP

display

4489Q

4490Q

4491Q

function

5 User program setting

•

6

Parallel

movement

mode

-

Refer

to

"2-6.

X-Y

rallel

Grease

7

8 CF data read/write

up

counter

setting

mode

4550Q

mode

+

Refer to the Instruction Manual.

+

®

movement

for sewi

mode

+@

Refer to

"8.

A

4493Q

4551Q

ttems".

4552Q

rease".

Iii+

Refer to the Instruction Manual. Refer

4492Q

to

KE-430D, BE-438D 3

"3-3.

+

Pre

aration for readin

4553Q

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

2-3. Setting memory switches (Advanced)

1

2

All indicators switch

brother

O!CAIITION

-

•

-

•

I

....I...

0 (

...

YY•SCAlE

ol

~SPEED

ol

Ot;

IIJCOUifi'ER

0 I

.....:-

1111!(!)

8§)8811

off

X·SCALE

SPRITNo.

]----,

~

PlllGIWINo. @

....

0001:)

Menu

®

®!

indicators switch off

TEST indicator

While pressing the power switch.

* Keep pressing

model name

the

TEST

the

is

displayed

TEST

key

and

SELECT

and

SELECT

the

buzzer beeps once.

key, key

turn

until

•

• The memory switch number will appear in the No.

PROGRAM appear in the menu

li

hts 4449Q 4421Q

Press the number.

Press the

ll

A

display,

or V key

or

T

key

and

its setting value

display.

to

select the memory switch

to

change the setting value.

on

the

will

mm

~fT\

STEP\!._)

-11-

you·

-.,ioui(l-lii<e

memory switches that have been changed from • The numbers of memory switches that have default settings changed from default settings will appear

3 Ending setting mode

• If you would like RESET

•

To two

®

-i,,--

ilisplay

key

return the settings for

or

more seconds until

...

STEP

·

oniy

·tile·

iiumilerii

TEST indicator switches off

to

return the setting for a single memory switch

while the number for that memory switch is displayed.

all

memory switches the

buzzer makes a long

·a;·-

wtiil~-

j,;~~;i~-9

• If

no

memory switches default settings, the display buzzer will beep twice.

Press the

• The changes machine

to

TEST

will switch

the default settings,

beep.

the

key.

will

si=-CEcr·

it~y.-

j,;~~;

have

been will

be

memorized

to

home position detection

to

the

default setting, press

keep

pressing the RESET

iiie

changed from their

not change

4554Q

-K.

-~~-v-i<~y.--

been

in

order.

and

the

4555Q

and

the sewing

standby.

the

key

for

4

KE-430D, BE-438D

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

2-4. List

No.

001

003

100

200

300

400

401

402 .

500

*1

Off for KE-430D and ON for BE-438D. *2 The mm display may differ *3 May not operate

*If

nipper device

of

memory switches

Setting

range

Work clamp/button clamp

OFF

ON

2-step work clamp

OFF

ON

Slow start

OFF

ON

Sinole-stitch test feed

OFF

ON In addition, when the test indicator is illuminated, test feeding will move foiWard

Production counter

OFF

ON

User programs

OFF

ON

programs

Cycle

OFF

ON

Units display for pattern zoom ratio (*2)

OFF Displayed as

ON

Thread nipper device

OFF

ON

memory switch No.

Lifts

at

Lifts after moving to the home position. Disable

Stops depressed to 1st step, and then drops fully and sewing starts when foot switch is depressed to 2nd step.

The sewing speed for the first 1 - 5 stitches is set by memory switch nos.

155. KE-430D: Slow

rpm. BE-438D:

Test feed starts when the foot switch until

the final stitch.

Test feeding is carried out stitch one stitch

display Lower thread counter display Production counter display

Disable User program mode is enabled.

Disable When sewing user programs, the set programs are sewn in numeric order.

Displayed as mm. Disable

Thread nipper device can be used. {*3)

if

the settings

will not work.

slightly from the actual sewing size.

151

and No. 152 are set to a combination that does not appear

Setting items

lift timing when sewing is complete

the final stitch position.

at intermediate work clamp height setting mode when foot switch is OFF

151

start with 1st stitch sewn

Slow start with 1st and 2nd stitches sewn at 400 rpm.

by

at

a time when the machine pulley is turned by hand.

at

400 rpm and 2nd stitch sewn at 800

is

depressed, and it continues automatically

stitch when the foot switch is depressed.

%.

for

the memory switches have been changed,

or

at some sewing speeds.

in

the following table, the thread

Default

OFF

*1

OFF

No. 151 152

*

If

the sewing speed is set to a lower speed than the setting for memory switch No. 152, the thread nipper device will not

work.

Setting value [1] Setting value [2}

15 20 12

8

KE-430D, BE-438D

Setting value [3]

4

6

5

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

ork c amp

w

No.

050

051

s

ewmg

No.

150

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

159

*4 D fa It

e u

No. KE-430D-01, -07 151 152 153 154

sett1ngs

Setting

ranQe

Work clamp motions

.

1 2

3

4

clamp ooeration and thread winder operation before home position detection

Work

OFF

ON

h"

mac

me

motor

Setting

range

Highest needle position stop

OFF Disable

ON

Speed for the first stitch at the sewing start [Units x

4-32

····.r.:-27····

S_Qeed

for the second stitch at the sewing start [Units x 1 00 rpm]

4-32

· --·.r.:-21

Speed for the third stitch at the sewing start [Units

----.r.:-27·---

Speed for the fourth stitch at the sewing start [Units x 100

----4-.:-27

Speed for the fifth stitch at the sewing start [Units x 100 rpm]

----4-~27

Speed for the fifth stitch before the sewing end [Units x 100

----4-~27

Speed for the fourth stitch before the sewing end [Units x 100 rpm]

----4-~27

Speed for the third stitch before the sewing end [Units x 100

----4-~27·---

Speed for the second stitch before the sewing end [Units x 100

--·-.r~27

va ues

----

4-32

____

4-32

____

4-32

____

4-32

____

4-32

____

or

eac mo e se

8

12

Setting items

Single pedal

Two

pedals

Work clamp vertical movement and thread winder operation are not possible

before home position detection.

Work clamp vertical movement and thread winder operation are possible before

home position detection.

settings

The motor operates in reverse when the upper shaft stops, to return the needle

bar to close to its highest position.

(When the motor operates in reverse to raise the needle, the thread take-up will stop at a position which is lower than its normal stopping position. thread take-up pulling out under certain conditions.)

ForKE-430D

-FCirEIE~:38ti~--------------------------------------------------------------······--·

ForKE-430D

-FCirEIE~:3ati·-·---------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

-FCirEIE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

-FCirEIE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

-FCirEIE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

-FCirEiE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

·FCirEiE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

.FCirEIE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ForKE-430D

-FCirEIE~:3ati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

h d I

Work clamp is raised automatically. Work clamp is raised Work clamp is raised automatically, then it is lowered by depressing

the work clamp switch.

clamp is kept lifted while the work clamp pedal is depressing

Work the work

clamp switch.

by

depressing the foot switch.

Setting items

As

will rise slightly at the sewing start, and this may result in the thread

100 rpm]

x

100

rpm]

_!I>_m]

rpmJ

rpml

tf

mg

KE-430D-02

15

20 32 32

BE-438D

4

6

9

20

a result, the

Default

1

OFF

Default

OFF

*4

32

------27

------27·-----

______

32

27

6

KE-4300,

BE-4380

2.

FUNCTION

SEmNGS

No.

161

162

163

164

165

*5

If the value

F d

ee

No.

250

251

252

253

260

261

262

263

264

265

266

267

Setting

range

Needle penetration force increase

OFF

ON

Limitations on sewing speed changes due to

OFF

ON

Limits maximum sewing speed runits X

12-32

---1-2~-i]r

No thread trimming

OFF

ON

Highest needle position stop angle [units 2-degree steps] (*5)

-15-0

is

set

tr

se

lnQS

Setting

range

Mechanism home position return when sewing is complete

OFF

ON

Feed speed

1 2 3 4 5

High speed test feed

OFF

ON

Home position detection method

OFF

ON

Changes the whole feed timing.

-10

Changes the feed timing for the first stitch

-10

Changes the feed timing for the second stitch

-10-10

Changes the feed timing for the third stitch

-10-

10

Changes the feed timing for the third stitch before the sewing end.

-10

Changes the feed liming for the second stitch before the

-10

Changes the feed timing

-10

If

the overall feed timing (No. 260 setting) is changed from the default value, this specifies the

effective number

0 No limit

1-99

Disable Needle penetration force is increased when sewing machine motor is locked.

Sewing speed fluctuates Sewing speed is fixed

sewing data.

to

ON

if

(Set

ForKE-430D

___

-F<>rEiE:4:iati·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Thread trimming is carried out in accordance with sewing data.

thread trimming operations are disabled.

All 0 : Normal needle up position

Needle bar height increases for values in the

to

too large a negative

At the end At the end mechanical home position.

100 mm/s Slow 200 mm/s 300 mm/s 400 mm/s 500 mm/s Fast

Normally Test feeding is carried out

Depress foot switch while the program number is flashing. Press the special external input switch [EXIN3] while the program number is

flashing (foot switch is disabled).

-10: Early

--

-~~j~~g--

--

-~~j~~g--

--

-~tl~~-g--

---

~~j~~-g---

-

--~tl~~-

--

-~~j~~g--

of

stitches.

Once the specified number timing returns to standard feed timiog.

chanQes

value,

of

sewing, the feed plate will be returned to the

of

sewing, the feed plate will be returned to the sewing start point via

slow,

but becomes faster when the foot switch is depressed to the 1st

ll

0: Standard

+

~-}~~

+

~-~-~~

-~

-~~-~~

~

~-~-~~

--~

~~-~~

for

the first stitch before the

-~-~~-~~

accordi1!9_

at

in

sewi_!l9_

100!Il_m_1

error

"E11

at

ll

10: Late

at

~~~~

~--

~~~~

~--

~~~~~-

~~~~

~i:~

~~

-g-~-~~g~~~

~--

~--g~-

~--g~

Setting items

chan_g_es

slowest speed for the maximum sewing pitch

sPeed

0" may be generated at the first sewing start after the power

the same speed as normal sewing.

the sewing start.

g~-

~~g~~i~-~-

at

g~-~~g-~~~

at

the sewing start.

g~-

~~g~~~-

~~g~~~

-~~g~~~

of

stitches from the sewing start has been reached,

in sewing pitch

to the sewing pitch

due

to

change§_

n~ative

Setting items

{

~~-

t~!~-----

the sewing start.

-~-

{~~-

t~!~

-~-

{~~-

t~!~-

~-

~

~~-

t~!~---------------------------------

sewi1!9_

-~-

{~~-

t~!~----

sewi1!9_

end.

-~-

~~{~!~-

in

the sewing data.

in

sewil]Q

~itch

might

direction.

sewii'!Q

start point directly.

-----------------------------

---------------------------------

--------------------------------

end.

-----------------------------

--------------------------------

be a

problem_,}_

in

the

st~

Default

OFF

32

------2.,------

OFF

0

is

turned

on.

Default

OFF

1

OFF

0

-------

~-

------

-------

~-

------

-------

~--

-----

-------

~-------

-------

~

-------

_______ 5 _______

0

KE-4300, BE-4380 7

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

1pera

1on

pane

0 f

No.

350

se

tf

Setting

range

Operation

0 1

2

3 4 5 Changing program numbers, X-Y scales and sewing speeds is not allowed. 6

7

Changing memorv switches

351

u

ser

pro

No.

450 starting.

451

...

OFF Changes are allowed

ON

ram

settmgs

Setting

range

Moving start Joint when switching

OFF

ON

Split mode selection

0 Continuous split mode (Split menu is disabled before split detection) 1 Continuous split mode (split menu is always enabled)

2

Setting change limitations for user programs

452

OFF No limitations OFF

ON

m_gs

Setting

panel changing limitations

No limitations on changing values set

of

Changing memorv switches). Operations other than lower thread counter and production allowed. Changing program numbers is not Changing program numbers

Enlarging X-Y Changing sewing speeds is not allowed.

Changes are prevented

Feed will move to the next sewing start point after a user program is switched after Feed will move to the next sewing start point at the same time as a user program

is switched.

Independent split mode

Changing user program details is not allowed.

any values set using the operation panel is not allowed (except for

allowed.

and

X-Y scales is not allowed.

scales is not allowed (reducing is allowed).

Setting items

user

programs

items

usii'\Q_

the operation panel.

counter are not

Default

0

OFF

Default

OFF

0

D ta

a e

No.

460

461

462

463

464

465

466

dlf

tf

mgse

mgs

Setting

range

X direction sewing area

- 40 For KE-430D 40

0

--·-o:.·:;--

Y direction sewing area limitation [units

---·-a:.-7·----

EnlargemenVreduction reference point

EnlargemenVreduction

XY linking of

Recording

Copying to internal memorv not allowed when separate sewing data is being read from CF card

---

-F=orse43so

0 - 30 For KE-430D

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF Disable

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

-F=orse43ao·-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Center point Sewing start point

Bar tacking stitch lengths (when pitch is approx. 1 mm reduced. Bar tacking stitch lengths (when pitch is approx. 1 mm or less) are also enlarged or

enlargemenVreduction ratios

Enlargement and reduction ratio settings for X and Y become the same. (Disabled for user programs)

parallel movement amounts for sewing patterns

Reset when program numbers and enlargement reduction ratios are changed and when power is

Reset when program numbers and enlargement reduction ratios are changed, but not reset when power is

Data is copied to internal memorv at the same time it is read. Data is not copied to internal memorv at the same time it is read.

limitation [units mm]

------------------------------------------------------------------------

of

bar tacking

reduced.

mml

sewing frame OFF

turned off.

Setting items Default

or

less) are not enlarged or

-------1-------

_______ 7 _______

30

OFF

8

KE-4300, BE-4380

2. FUNCTION SETIINGS

Devace

No.

550

551

552 553

rror

E

No.

655

M.

t

am

No.

750

751 752

settangs

Setting

ranae

Needle cooler

OFF

ON

Tension release settings at sewing start

OFF

ON

Tension release timing when thread is trimmed (Units 8-degree

-4-1

Thread nipper timing

1-4

processmg

Setting

range

Disabling

OFF I Sensor is enabled and detects needle

ON

enance se

tt•

Setting

range

Breaking-in operation mode

0 Disable 1 clamp moves

2

3

Breakina-in operation cycle time adjustment timer

0-255

00-99

I

I Disable OFF

I Needle cooler can be used.

I Disable OFF I Enable

se

tti

I -4: Early o

I

1:

Early o

mas

0:

Standard o

2:

Standard o

1:

4:

I

of

needle up stop position monitoring sensor

I Disable

mgs

Operates continuously while the foot switch is being depressed after the work

up

and down once (no vertical work clamp movement when the setting value for memorv switch No. Operates continuously while the foot switch is being depressed after the work

clamp moves up and down twice (no vertical work clamp movement when the setting value for

Operates continuously while the foot switch is being depressed after the work

clamp moves up and down three times (no vertical work clamp movement when the setting value for memorv switch No.

Units

[x1

0 msl

Sewing machine ID code (for specifying CF card sewinc data)

memory switch No. 050 is "2").

Setting items

Late

Setting items Default

stepS)

up

stop position errors

050 is "2").

rE

11

01.

Default

0

2

OFF

0

20 00

Specification and destination

No.

850

Setting

range

Specification code settino (Can onlv be set for

0

1

2 7 For foundation garments

Factory default specifications (specifications displayed

head)

For ordinary materials For denim

settings

Setting

KE-430D)

items

on

name plate

on

machine

Default

0

KE-4300, BE-4380

9

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

2-5. Setting the work clamp mode

Of

CAUTION

0 X

o

oE)

Ot!DiJCOUNTER

0

X·SCALE

-

fvv-scALE

SPEED

.1_

SPRIT No.

ill

B!®

-88888

The work clamp/button clamp operating mode can be switched

Setting range

1

2

3

4

Single pedal

Two pedals

Work clamp is raised Work clamp is raised by depressing the foot switch. Work clamp is raised automatically, then it is lowered by depressing the

clamp switch.

work Work clamp is kept lifted while the work clamp pedal is depressing the

clamp switch.

work

Setting items

automatically.

®~

as

follows using the setting for memory switch No. 050.

4556Q

10

KE-4300, BE-4380

2-6. X-Y parallel movement for sewing patterns

2. FUNCTION SETIINGS

The feed mechanism can be moved to the desired position and sewing patterns that have already been programmed moved

in

arallel vertical or horizontal directions.

1

~

PROGRAM

No.

Press the and then depress the foot switch to the 2nd step.

• The feed mechanism will move to the home position.

1:::.

or

'V

key to select the program number,

@

2nd step

®

4557Q4441Q

2

While pressing the TEST

key,

press the V

key.

• ®

olvv·SCALE

o9SPEED

,

•

~=-

--

•

00COUNTEA

ol_SPRITNo

.

B!®@~

.888811

• The parallel movement amount is displayed in the menu display in

mm

units.

can

be

indicator lights

TEST

X-SCALE indicator flashes

3

X scale parallel

movement mode

:::'6,~

X X-SCALE

/1

.....

0

tv

Y-SCALE

,, ,,

u.u

Y scale parallel movement mode

0 X

:::'tf-:.t

/i\i

X-SCALE

.....

V

Y-SCALE

,-

::t

mm

&a®

..

STEP

T

®

4 Ending parallel movement mode

TEST indicator switches off

Note:

• The feed mechanism cannot move to a place that would exceed the sewing area for the sewing pattern.

• If the program number or the vertical or horizontal ratio is changed, the movement amount that has been recorded will reset.

• Also once the power switch has been turned off, the amount {However, when memory switch No. 465 is set to

~

STEP

ON, the movement amount is recorded and is not reset.)

Press the SELECT key so that the X-SCALE indicator flashes. Select either indicator.

The feed mechanism moves by

.A.

or

'Y

key is pressed. {If the movement is over 10

the steps change to 0.1 mm.)

* For X scale parallel movement mode, the relative

movement is pressed, and the movement is to the left when the T key is pressed.

* For Y scale parallel movement mode, the relative

movement key is pressed, and the movement is to the front when the

Press the TEST

of

movement that has been stored

of

the needle is to the right when the

of

'Y

key is pressed.

the needle is to the back when the

key.

0.05 mm each time the

in

4558Q4559Q

or

Y-SCALE

4566Q4561Q

memory is reset.

.A.

mm,

k~

.A.

be

KE-430D, BE-438D

11

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

2-7. Clearing saved data (Initialization)

Incorrect setting of data from sources such as memory switches can cause the sewing machine to operate incorrecUy. h

appens, you can o

Parameter No. Setting items

1

2

3

4 [ USE] Clearing user programs and cycle programs.

f

II

th d b I th d d t th .

ow

e proce ure

____

_[(~-~]__

-

...

[

MEM]

[ ALL]

e ow to initialize

___

_

fl~~~!l..9

Clearing individual programs from program No. 200 and after Initializing memory switches. Clearing settings, user programs and

esave

_<!1!

_C!Q9J~9_n_~~

or

initializing all setting data (added sewing programs, memory switch

ata

tore

~~~l}g_

P!9..9r:.C!ITI~

cycle programs)

e

urn

sewmq mac

1~<?!:1}

h"

t I ti

1ne

o norma opera on.

.P-~9~_1!1_

!:'~·-

?9_q

_C!Q~~~t

_________

If

this

1

2

r

brothef

O!CAUTION

-

••

•

-

~

All indicators switch

J

r'-

0 (

...

Y

oJ

?)

ot

I!IICOUNTER

Ofll

0 • L

~

X·SCAI.E

Y·SCAI.E

SPEED

SPRIT

1111!®'®!

8888U

PROGRAM

No.

off

)"-----._

~

&PPOORIMNo.@

0

000

-

-.1\-1-1-1-1-r:---

\\-

---

,_.-

NO;.

~

Menu indicators switch off

®

-I_,-

::

'

TEST indicator lights

While pressing the RESET key, tum * Keep pressing the RESET key until the model name is

displayed and the buzzer beeps once.

• The parameter number will appear in the PROGRAM display, and the setting for that parameter will flash

No. in the menu

Press the for the item that is to be initialized.

display.

/i

or

V key to select the parameter number

on

the power switch.

4562Q4421Q

@

®

4557Q

-seieC:t:i.i9inctividuafaC:idedsewfr19_P_ro9rams-------------------------------------------------------------------------

lt

you press the T key when parameter number "1" is

selected, the display will change from " SEW" to "-***". (***is

~

PROGRAM

No.

@

®

IB3

~

STEP

-

J''''

L

Lf

the added sewing program number.)

Press the

which is to be

A

or

T key to select the parameter number

cleared

of

data.

3

4

Ending

data

initialization

mode

TEST indicator switches off

Press and hold the RESET key for 2 seconds

* A long beep will sound and the data for the selected

item will be initialized.

*

The setting for only the item reinitialized will stop

flashing and

Press the TEST key.

illuminate steadily.

•

12

KE-430D, BE-438D

or

4563Q

more.

2-8. Checking the error history

The past error history can be checked by the following procedure.

(2)

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

4564Q

brother

O!CAUTION

(5)

1.

While pressing the "Keep

pressing the The error history number will be displayed in order in the displayed in the menu display (3).

2.

Press the

3.

Press the TEST key (5) to return to the normal display. The sewing machine will switch to home position detection standby.

ll

'f

key

(1

),

tum on the power switch.

'f

key (1) until the model name is displayed and the buzzer beeps once.

or

V key (4) to change the order

0 X

X·SCALE

-

tVY·SCALE

0

oi9SPEED

OinmJlCOUNTER

0

j_

SPRIT

No.

PROGRAM No. display (2) and the error codes will be

of

the error history number.

(4)

(3)

TEST indicator lights

Menu indicators switch off

o·

1

<

1sp1ay

examples>

Details PROGRAM No. display (2)

When there is no error history

When error [E110]

• The COUNTER indicator will light while the A key (6) is pressed, and the stitch number counter value when the error occurred

will be displayed

is

displayed first

in

the PROGRAM No. display (2) and menu display (3) in units

[000] [001]

Menu display (3)

of

100 stitches.

[E---1

!E110]

KE-4300, BE-4380

13

2. FUNCTION

SETIINGS

2-9. Input checking method

Use this method to check for any malfunctions of the input keys at the operation panel, P.C.B.s and sensors, and for any

or

broken cords

sensor position adjustments.

(2)

brotJ'le(

O!CAUTION

-

~~::

X X·SCALE

,,_

0

tYY·SCALE

oe

SPEED

Oimm]COUNTER

0

l_

SPRIT No.

8!(!)

88888

®liD

...

STEP

(1)

(4)

(3)

~fT\

STEP\..!_)

®

._,

I I

us

...

STEP

-

4565Q

1. While pressing the

* Keep pressing the

* The check code will be displayed in the PROGRAM No. display (2), and the input status will be displayed in the menu

display (3).

2.

Press the If

no operations are carried out for 5 seconds after moving to a check code, the check code and abbreviation will be

displayed alternately

3. Refer to the input check list to check the key and sensor responses.

4.

When returning to normal operation, tum power off and then on again.

ll

key (1)

ll

key ( 1

),

ll

or

V key (4) to select a desired check code.

in

the PROGRAM No. display (2).

turn on the power switch.

key (1) until the model name is displayed and the buzzer beeps once.

4566Q

< Input check list >

PROGRAM No. display

Check code

[ 1 ] [ [

2]

[

3]

[

4]

5]

[

6]

[

7]

[

Abbreviation

orX]

[

EnX]

[

orY]

[

EnY]

[

orP]

[

EnP]

[

Enn]

Menu display

Input status

[

H]

I [

[

-999]-

[

-999]-

[

[-999]-[

[

H]

0]-[

[

I [

[

I [

L]

999]

L]

999]

L]

999]

180]

Check items and checking methods

X-feed shaft motor home position sensor position

Move the feed mechanism

X-feed shaft motor encoder counter value

Move the feed mechanism Y-feed shaft motor home position sensor position Move the feed mechanism Y-feed shaft motor encoder counter value Move the feed mechanism

Work clamp motor home position sensor position

Move the work clamp up

Work clamp motor encoder counter value

Move the work clamp Upper shaft 180 degree rotation signal

Tum the

pulley

by

hand.

manuallv

manuallv manually

manuallv

manually.

up manuallv.

in

the X-feed direction.

in

the X-feed direction.

in

the Y-feed direction.

in

the Y-feed direction.

14

KE-4300,

BE-4380

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

PROGRAM No. disolav

Check code

[

8]

[

9]

[

101

[

11

[

121

[

131

[

141

[

151

[

16]

[

17]

18

[

191

[

201

21

22 23 in3 24 in4 on I oFF 25 in5 on

26 rot on I oFF 27 Fib on I oFF

* Spare for the KE-430D and BE-4380.

Abbreviation

[

UP]

[

dn1

[val]

1 [ PnL1 [

FtA]

[

[ CL11

I [

[ CL2

Stt]

[

[EMC]

[

Hed] EXE]

[CAH]

[rEL]

in1 in2

[ [

[

Menu disolav

Input status

on]

I [

oFF]

on

1/ [ oFF]

0 1-[ 3001

*]

I [

oFF]

*ON

displav Kevname rESt 1 tESt 1 tHrE 1

tEn 1

SELEl

UP-M

1·

dn-M 1

F11 F21 F31

r

F41 Function kev F4

r

CF]

0]-[

255]

on]

I [

oFF)

on]

I [

oFF)

on]

I [

oFF]

[--on] [on--]

Needle up signal Tum the Needle down signal Tum the Power supply voltage Disolaved as Operation panel key input check The key name

RESET kev TESTkev THREAD/CLAMP kev TENSION/WIND kev SELECTkev

.A

kev

T kev

Function kev Function kev F2 Function kev F3

RIW kev Foot switch analog value Depress the foot switch. Work clamp switch 1st step Depress the foot switch to the 1st step. Work clamp switch 2nd step (*) Deoress the work clarno switch to the 2nd steo. Start switch Depress the foot switch to the 2nd steo. Stop switch (*) Press the stop switch.

Check items and checking methods

pulley by hand. pulley by hand.

%.

will be displaved while a kev

F1

t----f

on]

I [

on I oFF

on]

I [

on]

I [

on I

on on

oFFl

I I oFF

I

oFF]

oFF

Machine head switch lilt

back the machine head. External input error detection-(*) Thread nipper home position sensor Press the direction. Press the direction. Thread nipper retract position sensor Press the direction. Press the direction. Option input -(IN1) Option input Option input Option input Option input Rotating-type thread breakaae detector Fiber-type thread breakaae detector

A key to move the thread nipper in the home position

T key to move the thread nipper

A key to move the thread nipper

T key to

(IN2) (IN3) (IN4) (IN5)

is

oressed.

in

the home position

move the thread nipper

(*)

in

the retract

in

the retract

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2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

2-10. Output checking method

Use the following procedure when checking for PCB-related failures, mechanism breakdown, and cord breakage. It can be checked as to whether signals that the

(2)

-

O!CAUTIOH

•

~··~lit;d~TI

.,.._

otvv·SCALE

oE)sPEED

OIIIIICDUNTER

o_!."m*

•

oDoLl

1

---r+(3)

CPU correctly output have been received.

4567Q

~I

~

~~~

II

(4)

(1)

I

1. While pressing the V key

switch.

• Keep pressing the V key (1) until the model name is

displayed and the buzzer beeps once.

The

check code will be displayed in the PROGRAM No. display (2), and displayed in the

2. Press the check code.

Press the

3. check codes

For

4.

check code 55 and after, depress the foot switch to

the 2nd step .

menu

li

key (4)

....

or T key

51

-54

(1

),

tum

on the power

the

abbreviated output name will be

display (3).

or V key

(5) to check the operations for

.

(1) to select a desired

•

-~~~=:

• a 8

2nd step

PROGRAM No.

display

Check code Abbreviation

[

51

]

[

52]

[

53]

[

54]

551 r 561 571 581 591

r

[

60]

61 62 rEL 63 64 65 66 67

* Spare

for

the

KE-4300

Menu display

---------

and BE-4380.

The operation corresponding to the check code will

out

8·==a:;:;::;:;F4=u:;:;::;:;:=--++-(5)

4441Q

When

[PM-

X]

[PM-

y]

[PM-

F]

[

CatH]

CL-

rl

CL-L

r Foot

FliP 1 The valve for the inner clamcina device turns on. (*)

r

rcool

CUt The thread trimmer solenoid turns on.

WiP

StEP The steooina solenoid

oP1 oP2 oP3

you press the • key,

When

vou cress the T kev,

When

you press the A key, the work clamps move forward.

When

vou press the T kev, the work clamcs move back.

When

you press the • key,

When

vou cress the T kev,

When you press the position. When

you press the T key, the thread nipper moves toward the retract

position. The valve for the right work clamp turns The valve· for the left The valve for the stepping foot

The valve for the needle cooler turns The LEOs on the panel illuminate in sequence, and then each seoments

The tension release solenoid The external wiper solenoid turns on.

Option outout 1 Option cutout 2 turns on. Option cutout 3 turns on.

of

the PROGRAM No. display and menu display illuminate.

be carried depressed forward (each time the foot switch is depressed forward for check code 60).

5. When returning to normal operation, tum power off and then on again.

the

work clamps move to the left.

the

work clamcs move to the rioht.

the

work clamps rise.

the

work clamps drop.

A key, the thread nipper moves toward the home

work

clamp turns on. (*)

turns on. (*)

turns on.

tums

on. (*)

tums

on.

while the foot switch is being

Function

on.(*)

of

the seven

16

KE-4300, BE-4380

2-11. Confirming software version

2. FUNCTION SETTINGS

4568Q

(4)

brother

O!CAUTION

(5

0 X

X·SCALE

.._

0

tV

V·SCALE

oE)SPEED

Olmm)COUNTER

0

j_

SPRIT No.

-~(!)

STEP

88888

1.

If you tum on the power while pressing the • key

*Keep

2.

pressing the • key {1) until the model name is displayed and the buzzer beeps once.

The PROGRAM No. display (4) will change as follows each time the

PROGRAM No. display (4)

[

1.Mn]

r

2.Mtl

r 3.PL 1 Panel CPU

(1

),

the software version will be displayed in the menu display (2).

Software

Main CPU

Motor CPU

li

or

V key {3) is pressed.

(3)

(2)

(1)

TEST indicator lights

Menu indicators switch off

3.

Press the TEST key (5) to return to the normal display. The sewing machine will switch to home position detection standby.

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17

3. USING

3.

CF

CARDS

USING CF CARDS

3-1. Notes on handling CF cards (purchase

• Use only 32MB, 64MB, 128MB

• Do not disassemble

• Do not bend, drop, scratch

• Do not allow the CF cards to become wet, such as with water, oil, solvents, drinks

•

Do not use

• Do not use temperatures, high humidity, severe temperature fluctuations,

• While data is being read and do not attempt to remove the CF cards from the machine.

• Data on the CF cards may be lost data.

• Only insert

•

The CF cards that you purchased is already formatted.

• The recommended CF cards are commercially-available ones from SanDisk other manufacturers can be used, but different formatting methods may mean that reading

be

possible.

For additional information, refer to the instruction manual included with the CF cards that you have purchased.

*This *

*

or

product is compatible with CF cards that have been formatted using the FAT16 method. Cards that have been

formatted using the FAT32 method cannot be used.

CF™

is

All other company and product names mentioned

of

their respective companies. However, the explanations for markings such as TM are not clearly described within

the text.

or

alt~r

store the CF cards store the CF cards

remove CF cards while the machine power is turned off. .

a trademark

or

256MB CF cards.

CF cards.

or

place heavy objects on top

in

a locations exposed to strong static electricity

in

a locations exposed to vibrations

in

from

or

written to the CF cards,

or

damaged due to some malfunction

of

SanDisk Corporation.

of

the CF cards.

or

do

not allow the machine to be exposed to vibrations or impacts,

We

recommend that the CF cards

in

this instruction manual are trademarks

at

local re1ailers)

or

any other liquids.

or

electrical interference.

or

impacts, direct sunlight, extreme dust (or lint}, high

strong magnetic forces (such as from speakers}.

or

accident.

We

recommend backing up important

not

be reformatted.

or

HAGIWARA SYS-COM. CF cards from

or

writing to such cards may not

or

registered trademarks

3-2. Structure

\BROTHER\JSM\ISMSYS\ISM01 MN. MOT \BROTHER\ISM\ISMDAOO\ISMMSW.SEW

*1

The underlined portion changing the setting for memory switch No. 752. Change the

for different sewing machines on a

of

a CF card folder

(*1} \ISMUPG.SEW

\ISMHST.SEW \ISMS0200.SEW \ISMS0201.SEW \ISMS0202.SEW

of

the name

of

the \BROTHER\ISM\ISMDAQQ. folder for additional sewing data can be changed by

single CF card.

: Control program

: Memory switch data : User program data

: Error

Additional sewing data Program No. 200

: : Additional sewing data Program No. 201 : Additional sewing data Program No. 202

log data

folder name

I

if

you would like to store additional sewing data

4726Q

18

KE·430D, BE·438D

3. USING

CF

CARDS

3-3. Preparation

for

reading and writing data

1 With the power turned off, insert the

slot.

Note:

• Make sure the CF card is facing the correct way.

• The cover should be closed at all times except when

m

~:.~,~,--

0

.~

the CF card is inserted and removed, otherwise dust

may cause trouble.

•

If

no valid data can be found, the CF media indicator

will not illuminate.

2 Tum on the power switch.

3 Switching

to

CF

data read/write mode

While pressing the TEST

• The mode number will No. display and the setting will be displayed in the menu display.

• The initial mode will be additional sewing data reading mode. (Refer to the read/write mode

key,

press the

be

displayed

CF

card into the CF

RNV

key.

in

the PROGRAM

list.)

4453Q

indicator and CF media indicator

TEST

4 Press the

~

PROGRAM

No.

li

ht 4574Q

11

or

V key to select the mode.

@

,-

I

,

®

[Read/write mode

PROGRAM No.

display

r 1

w2

r3

w4

r5

w6

r7

w8

*Additional sewing data that can be used by this product is data that has been created for the KE-4300/BE-4380.

list]

Menu display

[-SEd]

SEd- Additional sewing data is written to the CF card.

-MEM Memory switch settings are read from the CF card. MEM- Memory switch settings are written to the CF card.

[

-UPG]

[

UPG-]

[

-SyS]

[LoG-

Additional sewing data is read from the CF card. *

User programs are read from the CF card.

User programs are written to the CF card. Control programs are read from the CF card and used to update the firmware version.

Error log data is written to the CF card.

Setting items

4575Q

KE·430D, BE·438D 19

3. USING CF CARDS

3-4. Reading additional sewing data

1

Selecting

the

"r

1''

CF data read/write

mode

Press the RIW

key.

~PROGRAM

2

3

4 Ending

No.

0[00

la:tC!)

..

STEP

T

.ode

@

®

,......,

If

,- ,-

-JCO

c:afT\

STEP\.!_)

. '

L L

limJ

®

II+

STEP

®

While readin

TEST indicator switches off

®

I

li!i!J

II+

STEP

• "-SEd" will change

Press the !

(ALL,

200 - 999) that you would like to read.

•

If"

ALL" is displayed, all additional sewing data will be

read.

Press the R/W

to"

ALL".

or

T key to select the program numbers

key.

4576Q

4577Q

II

• The buzzer will sound and the selected sewing data will be loaded from the CF card and copied into the sewing machine's internal memory.

Press the TEST key.

Tum off the power switch, and then remove the CF card.

4498Q

3-5. Writing additional sewing data to the CF card

1

Selecting

2

3

4

Ending

~

the

''w

2"

CF data read/write

,-

PROGRAM

No.

la:tC!)

..

STEP

1::1

I I

If

L L

la:tC!)

..

T

STEP

~PROGRAMNo.

®

@

,-

_,,-o-

T

ED

II+

STEP

o~_@

read/write

mode

I

While writin

Press the R/W

• "SEd-" will change

Press the ! or T key to select the program numbers

200--999) that you would like to write.

(ALL,

•

If"

ALL" is displayed, all additional sewing data will

written.

Press the RIW

The buzzer will sound and the selected sewing data

•

will be copied from the internal memory onto the CF

card.

Press the TEST key.

Turn off the power switch, and then remove the CF card .

key.

to"

ALL".

4578Q

be

4577Q

4579Q

TEST indicator switches off

•

20

KE·430D, BE·438D

3-6. Reading memory switch data

3. USING

CF

CARDS

1 Selecting the

~PROGRAM

o[Eg)

2

3

~PROGRAM

,..

~''

~o:-:;,:;:

"IM.J

"r

3"

No.

1

CF

data read/write mode

@

~'T'

STEP\!._)

®

No.

@

o!X'I

®

lf!J

''

,-

-,,,-,,

,-,

-

mm

@

~

STEP

Press the R/W

key.

II

• The buzzer will sound and the selected memory switch data

will be loaded from the CF card and copied into

the sewing machine's internal memory.

While reading 4498Q

When " End" is displayed, the operation is complete. Turn

off

the power switch, and then remove the CF card.

4580Q

458IQ

3-7. Writing memory switch data

1 Selecting the ''w

~PROGRAM

2

3 Ending read/write mode

•

No.

o!Hl

4"

CF data read/write mode

@

,,

liCit-

G!i.B(!)

~

T

STEP

TEST indicator switches off

,-

''

While writin

@

to

the CF card

mm

~

STEP

Press the RIW

• The buzzer will sound and the memory switch data will

be copied from the internal memory onto the CF card.

Press the TEST Turn off the power switch, and then remove the CF card .

4582Q

key.

II

4579Q

key.

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21

3. USING CF CARDS

3-8. Reading user program data

1 Selecting the

~PROGRAM

2

3

~PROGRAM

111111

~1,

AO';';:;:]O~

"IM.J

"r

5"

CF data read/write mode

No.

@

IDa(!)

..

STEP

@

®

No.

@

®

t!RJ

-.

' ,

Lf

T

10

,-

I U

B!J

®

While readin

STEP

...

Press the

RNV

key.

11

• The buzzer will sound and the selected user program data

will be loaded from the CF card and copied into

the sewing machine's internal memory.

When " End" is displayed, the operation is complete. Turn off the power switch, and then remove the

Note:

If additional sewing data has been incorporated into a user program, this operation additional sewing data. additional sewing data separately. (Refer Reading additional sewing data".)

You

will not read the

will need to read the

4583Q

4498Q

CF card.

to

"3-4.

4581Q

3-9. Writing user program data

1 Selecting

2

3 Ending read/write mode

the

''w

6"

CF data read/write mode

~PROGRAM

No.

oi!Il

•

@ @

TEST indicator switches off

to

the CF card

B!J

...

®

While writin

STEP

4584Q

Press the

RMI

key.

11

• The buzzer will sound and the user program data will be copied from the

Press the TEST

Tum off the power switch, and then remove the CF card .

internal memory onto the CF card.

4579Q

key.

22

KE-4300, BE-4380

3-10. Updating the control programs

3.

USING

CF

CARDS

1 Selecting the

~

PROGRAM

2

~~

STEP\!_)

3

"r

No.

7"

CF

data read/write mode

@

®

@

I,,,,

f.

LJ

u

,-

I I

-_:;.:.-;

®

,-

li!.l!l

Ill+

STEP

Press the

• After a set period and then the version number

that is stored on the

Press the

• " P" will flash control program update will start.

Note:

If the filename and folder name for the control program are not correct, error

When " End" is displayed, the operation is complete. Turn off the power switch, and then remove the CF card.

RM/

key.

of

time, "-SyS" will change

CF

key.

in

the PROGRAM

"E421" will

of

card will be displayed.

the control program

No.

display and the

be

displayed.

to"

vEr'',

4585Q

4586Q

~PROGRAM

liBI

~l..

...

o~;:::

"LM..I

<Recovery procedure

If

the version update does not complete normally because of a problem such as a power failure, the sewing machine will not operate correctly. If

this happens, carry out the following recovery procedure.

1.

Insert the

2.

Turn

3.

When " End" is displayed, the operation

CF

card containing the control program data into the CF card slot.

on

the power switch.

Orx-.

1

LfltJ

if

an

No.

@

®

error

occurs during version updating>

is

complete. Tum off the power switch, and then remove the

Note:

• The version upgrading takes about 3 minutes. time taken varies depending manufacturer and the card's capacity.)

• Never remove and reinsert the card power switch

while reading is in progress.

on

CF

the

or

tum off the

card.

CF

(fhe card

458IQ

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Brother KE-430D, BE-438D Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual