Brother PD-3000 User Manual

PD-3000

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

PROGRAMMER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the

safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.

With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as

the needle and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.

Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating

the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Safety indications and their meanings

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

ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.

Indications

WARNING

CAUTION

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions can result in severe injury or death.

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.

Symbols

· · · · ·

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. (For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.)

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2. Notes on safety

WARNING

Basic precautions

Do not disassemble or modify the programmer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. Ask the place of purchase or a qualified technician to carry out any internal inspections, adjustments or repairs that may be required.

(Any problems with correct operation that occur as a result of the customer attempting to disassemble or modify the programmer will not be covered by the warranty.)

The bag that the programmer came in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of safely. Young children may risk suffocation if they place it over their head while playing with it.

Do not handle the programmer or connector for the sewing machine or the AC adapter with wet hands, otherwise it may cause electric shocks.

Installation

If the programmer is subjected to a strong force such as by being dropped or stepped on, it may become damaged. If you continue to use the programmer while it is damaged, it may result in fire or electric shocks. If the programmer becomes damaged, immediately disconnect it from the sewing machine (or disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

Do not insert objects such as screwdrivers into the AC adapter jack or the CF card slot, otherwise it may case fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet before disconnecting the AC adapter plug from the programmer, otherwise it may cause electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Do not use any AC adapter other than the one from Brother, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

When using the AC adapter, do not use any voltage other than the specified voltage, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Do not damage or process the connection cable for the sewing machine or the AC adapter cable, or place heavy objects such as furniture on top of them or bend or pull them with excessive force, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

During use

If a foreign object gets inside the programmer, immediately disconnect it from the sewing machine (or disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. If you continue to use the programmer while there is a foreign object inside it, may result in fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Do not allow water or oil to get onto the programmer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. If any liquids get onto the programmer, immediately disconnect it from the sewing machine (or disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

Do not use the programmer if a problem is noticed such as smoke or a bad odor coming from the programmer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. Immediately disconnect the programmer from the sewing machine (or disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

(The programmer must never be repaired by the customer, as it can be extremely dangerous to do so.)

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CAUTION

Environmental requirements

Use the programmer and the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical line noise or static electric noise. Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer and the sewing machine.

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the machine. Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer and the sewing machine.

The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the equipment’s power consumption. Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer and the sewing machine.

Do not place the programmer on unstable surfaces such as unsteady tables or high shelves, otherwise it may tip over or fall down and cause injury.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the programmer, otherwise it may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury.

The ambient temperature should be within the range of 5°C to 35°C during use and storage. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer and the sewing machine.

The relative humidity should be within the range of 45% to 85% during use and storage, and no dew formation should occur in any devices. Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer and the sewing machine.

In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer and the sewing machine.

Installation

Turn off the power switch before connecting and disconnecting the connector for the sewing machine, otherwise it may damage the programmer and the control box.

Be sure to disconnect the connector for the sewing machine when using the AC adapter, otherwise it may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer.

During use

The programmer and the sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received proper training.

Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the sewing machine. If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter your eyes and injury may result.

When finished with creating programs, disconnect the connector for the sewing machine and store the programmer in a safe place. If the sewing machine is operated while the programmer is still sitting on the work table, the programmer may fall down and cause injury, or damage to the programmer may result.

If a problem occurs with the operation of the programmer or the sewing machine , contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

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Chapter 1 Read Me..............................................................1

Confirming the contents of the box ................................................... 2

Contents and usage ............................................................................ 3

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Programmer...........................5

Part names and functions................................................................... 6

Features.............................................................................................. 7

Stitch length................................................................................................. 7

Stitch count..................................................................................................7

Basic operation .................................................................................. 7

Connecting the programmer to the sewing machine...................................8

Turning the power on...................................................................................8

Turning the power off..................................................................................9

When using the programmer alone............................................................10

Precautions on disassembly, assembly , and part replacement...................10

Making initial settings ......................................................................11

Making environment settings .......................................................... 12

Functional overview of PD-3000..................................................... 13

Notes on pattern sheet...................................................................... 13

About pattern sheet.................................................................................... 13

Handling media................................................................................ 14

Handling CF cards.....................................................................................14

Handling floppy disks................................................................................16

Applicable types of media.........................................................................17

Setting a medium....................................................................................... 18

Protecting data in floppy disks ..................................................................20

Chapter 3 Programming with Icons.................................21

Programming with icons.................................................................. 22

Keys to be used..........................................................................................22

Making environment settings ....................................................................23

Programming screen..................................................................................24

Description of icons...................................................................................24

Procedure for programming with icons ........................................... 29

Programming example..................................................................... 32

Programming for each stitch .....................................................................32

Programming a detailed pattern for each stitch (magnified input)............33

Pattern with lines.......................................................................................33

Pattern with curves....................................................................................34

Double stitch..............................................................................................35

Continuous sewing with the work clamp in position after thread

trimming (feed)..........................................................................................36

Basting.......................................................................................................37

Symmetrical pattern...................................................................................38

Programming different patterns by splitting each in sequence (split).......39

Zigzag stitch ..............................................................................................40

Multiple stitch............................................................................................41

Programming tracing according to a pattern ............................................. 43

Procedure for modifying program ................................................... 44

Example of modified program......................................................... 46

Resizing a pattern ......................................................................................46

Modifying a part of pattern........................................................................47

Deleting the first stitch to change the sewing start point to the position

of the second stitch....................................................................................49

Moving the sewing start point...................................................................50

Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch.............................51

Adding an escape point before the sewing start point...............................52

Moving the escape point............................................................................54

Deleting the escape point...........................................................................55

Moving the pattern in parallel

(when the first stitch is the sewing start point)..........................................56

Moving the pattern in parallel (when the first stitch is the escape point)..56

Deleting a part of data during programming.............................................58

Moving a part of a continuous program in paralle....................................59

Moving a part of a continuous program in parallel partially.....................60

Not trimming thread at the last stitch ........................................................61

Programming ..................................................................... 62

Creating a line............................................................................ 62

Creating a curve ........................................................................ 62

Creating a circle............................................. 63

Creating an arc .......................................................................... 64

Creating a semicircle................................................................. 64

Creating a zigzag stitch ............................................................. 65

Creating a zigzag circle.................................... 65

Creating double stitch.................................... 67

Creating a multiple stitch .......................................................... 68

Creating needle drop data.......................................................... 68

Creating feed data...................................................................... 68

Creating basting data................................................................. 69

Creating trace data..................................................................... 69

Checking the program setting and setting attribute................... 69

Editing the current program ...................................................... 70

Deleting a part of current data................................................... 72

Creating a stop stitch ................................................................. 73

Creating code......................................................................74

Making out thread trimming ..................................................... 74

Setting out option output........................................................... 74

Low-speed sewing..................................................................... 74

Creating split data...................................................................... 75

Basting....................................................................................... 75

Changing the height of the presser foot .................................... 76

Changing the thread tension...................................................... 76

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Deleting the escape point .........................................................................116

Inputting the trigger ................................................................... 76

Ending programming ................................................................. 77

Checking the program setting and setting

attributes ......................................................................................... 78

Checking each stitch.................................................................................. 79

Checking a series of stitches automatically............................................... 79

Skipping..................................................................................................... 79

Editing program ................................................................ 81

If is selected ............................................................................... 81

is selected .............................................................................. 82

is selected .............................................................................. 83

is selected ............................................................................... 84

is selected .............................................................................. 85

is selected ............................................................................... 85

is selected................................................... 82

Deleting program being created/edited............................. 86

Chapter 4 Programming with Commands .......................87

Programming with commands ........................................................ 88

Keys to be used.......................................................................................... 88

Programming screen.................................................................................. 89

Description of Commands .............................................................. 90

Procedure for programming with commands.................................. 94

Programming example.................................................................... 95

Programming for each stitch .....................................................................95

Programming a detailed pattern for each stitch (magnified input)............ 96

Pattern with lines .......................................................................................96

Pattern with curves ....................................................................................97

Double stitch.............................................................................................. 98

Continuous sewing with the work clamp in position after thread

trimming (feed).......................................................................................... 99

Basting.....................................................................................................100

Symmetrical pattern................................................................................. 101

Programming multiple patterns by splitting each in sequence (split) .....102

Zigzag stitch ............................................................................................103

Multiple stitch.......................................................................................... 104

Programming by tracing a pattern (trace)................................................ 106

Procedure for modifying program ................................................ 107

Example of modified program...................................................... 108

Resizing a pattern ....................................................................................109

Modifying a part of pattern...................................................................... 110

Deleting the first stitch to change the second stitch to the sewing start

point......................................................................................................... 111

Moving the sewing start point ................................................................. 112

Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch........................... 113

Adding an escape point before the sewing start point............................. 114

Moving the escape point.......................................................................... 115

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Moving the pattern in parallel

(when the first stitch is the sewing start point) ........................................116

Moving the pattern in parallel

(when the first stitch is the escape point).................................................117

Deleting a part of data during programming............................................118

Moving a part of continuous program in parallel ....................................119

Not trimming thread at the last stitch.......................................................119

Programming................................................................................. 120

Creating a line ......................................................................................... 120

Creating a curve ...................................................................................... 121

Creating a circle ...................................................................................... 121

Creating an arc ........................................................................................ 123

Creating a semicircle............................................................................... 124

Creating a zigzag stitch ........................................................................... 125

Creating a multiple stitch ........................................................................ 126

Creating double stitch ............................................................................. 128

Creating a parallel stitch ......................................................................... 129

Creating an offset .................................................................................... 130

Creating feed data ................................................................................... 130

Creating split data ................................................................................... 131

Creating magnified data .......................................................................... 131

Low-speed sewing................................................................................... 132

Setting the option output ......................................................................... 132

Setting the height of presser foot ............................................................ 132

Ending programming .............................................................................. 133

Editing program.............................................................................134

Moving a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis ........................................ 134

Moving a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis........................................ 135

Moving a pattern symmetrically to a point ............................................. 135

Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise) ................................... 136

Copying a rotated pattern rotated clockwise (counterclockwise)........... 137

Resizing a pattern.................................................................................... 138

Copying a pattern resized........................................................................ 139

Repeated copying.................................................................................... 140

Copying a pattern symmetrically to a point............................................ 140

Copying a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis ...................................... 140

Copying a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis ....................................... 141

Turnover.................................................................................................. 141

Moving in parallel................................................................................... 141

Deleting data being created/edited ................................................142

Deleting a part of data............................................................................. 142

Deleting program data............................................................................. 142

Checking the program setting and setting attribute ....................... 143

Chapter 5 Extended Option Output ............................... 145

Function of the extended option output......................................... 146

Opening the extended option output setting screen ................................ 146

Items which can be set in the extended option output ............................ 147

Setting details of the extended option output ..................147

Setting enabling conditions .............................................148

Reading the extended option output data.........................148

Saving the extended option output data........................... 149

Deleting the extended option output data ........................149

Table of condition number.............................................................150

Mode for operating the sewing machine................................................. 150

Standard input ......................................................................................... 150

Standard output ....................................................................................... 150

External input of the extended option ..................................................... 151

Extended option output ........................................................................... 151

Table of extended option input................................................................ 152

Table of extended option output.............................................................. 153

Examples of the extended option output................................................. 154

Use of extended option output (Basics).........................................157

Use of extended option output (Application) ................................164

Use of extended option output (Reference material).....................170

Chapter 6 Reading/Saving/Deleting Program and

Formatting Media..........................................173

Procedures for reading/saving/deleting program and

formatting media............................................................................ 174

Reading program............................................................................ 175

Reading program .....................................................................175

Reading additional program ....................................................176

Reading program in a different format....................................177

Saving program.............................................................................. 178

Saving program........................................................................178

Deleting program........................................................................... 179

Deleting program saved on a medium.....................................179

Formatting media........................................................................... 181

Formatting media.....................................................................181

Chapter 7 Checking/Copying/Moving/

Changing Program........................................ 183

Checking program ..........................................................................184

Displaying program information............................................................. 184

Selecting a program display method....................................................... 184

Displaying detailed information of a file................................................ 187

Copying/moving/deleting program/renaming a file................................ 188

Chapter 8 Displaying Sewing Machine Program..........191

Displaying sewing machine program.............................................192

Displaying sewing machine program...................................................... 192

Chapter 9 Displaying a Clock.........................................193

Displaying a clock..........................................................................194

Displaying a clock................................................................................... 194

Selecting a clock display method............................................................ 194

Setting a clock......................................................................................... 195

Additional Information.......................................................197

Upgrade ..........................................................................................198

Troubleshooting..............................................................................198

Memory switch setting display function........................................199

Error log display function...............................................................200

Spare parts ......................................................................................201

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Chapter 1

Read Me

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CHAPTER 1 READ ME

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Open the box and make sure all the following items are in it.

1. Programmer main unit 2. Basic operation manual 3. Document CD (Manual CD-ROM)

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This document is organized as follows.

Chapter 1 Read Me

Describes general precautions.

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Programmer

Describes how to set up your programmer and its basic operations.

Chapter 3 Programming with Icons (PROGRAM)

Describes how to create programs with icons. It is recommended for persons

who are familiar with icon entry,

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who use this sewing machine for the first time, and

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who sometimes create programs.

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CHAPTER 1 READ ME

Chapter 4 Programming with Commands (PROGRAM)

Describes how to create programs with commands consisting of numerics and characters.

It is recommended for persons

who is specially responsible for program creation, and

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who have created programs for BAS-300 series.

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Chapter 5 Extended Option Output (PROGRAM)

Describes how to set the extended option output.

Chapter 6 Reading/Saving/Deleting Program and Formatting Media (PROGRAM)

Describes how to read, save, and delete program data, and format media.

Chapter 7 Checking/Copying/Moving/Changing Program (FILE)

Describes how to check, copy, move, and change program data.

Chapter 8 Displaying Sewing Machine Program (PANEL)

Describes how to display program of the sewing machine.

Chapter 9 Displaying a Clock (CLOCK)

Describes how to display and set a clock.

Additional Information

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Chapter 2

Setting Up Your Programmer

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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP YOUR PROGRAMMER

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Display panel Displays a program image and messages being programmed.

AC adapter jack

Operation panel Press these keys for operation.

CF card slot

Connector

Operation panel key

JOG key

HOME key

BACK key

P key

DISP key

ENTER key

Example of the use of a strap

A strap is not provided as a standard accessory.

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After use

Wind the cable as shown in the figure.

Hole for a strap

After using the programmer, keep it in a safe place.

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Stitch length

Can be set in the range 0.3 to 12.7 mm

Stitch count

The maximum stitch count per data is 20,000. (The sewing machine can hold 512 patterns and the CF card can hold 900 patterns. The holdable number of patterns created using a large number of stitches per data may be less.)

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WARNING

Do not handle the programmer or connector for the sewing machine or the AC adapter with wet hands, otherwise it may cause electric shocks.

Do not insert objects such as screwdrivers into the AC adapter jack or the CF card slot, otherwise it may case fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Do not use any AC adapter other than the one from Brother, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

When using the AC adapter, do not use any voltage other than the specified voltage, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet before disconnecting the AC adapter plug from the programmer, otherwise it may cause electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Do not use the programmer if a problem is noticed such as smoke or a bad odor coming from the programmer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

mmediately disconnect the programmer from the

sewing machine (

the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

(The programmer must never be repaired by the customer, as it can be extremely dangerous to do so.)

or disconnect the AC adapter from

CAUTION

Do not place the programmer on unstable surfaces such as unsteady tables or high shelves, otherwise it may tip over or fall down and cause injury.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the programmer, otherwise it may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury.

The programmer and the sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received proper training.

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Turn off the power switch before connecting and disconnecting the connector for the sewing machine, otherwise it may damage the programmer and the control box.

Be sure to disconnect the connector for the sewing machine when using the AC adapter, otherwise it may cause problems with correct operation of the programmer.

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Connecting the programmer to the sewing machine

This section describes how to connect the programmer to the sewing machine.

Check that the sewing machine is off before connecting the cable.

1. Connect the cable to the connector on the left side of the operation panel.

Fasten the screws securely.

Turning the power on

1. Switch on the sewing machine.

2. Set a pattern sheet.

For preventing the pattern sheet from moving, secure it by using adhesive tape.

3. Press of the programmer.

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Turning the power off

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1. Write the program of the programmer to a medium.

See "Saving program" (page 178).

If there is no need to save the program, delete it.

See "Deleting program saved on a medium" (page

179).

2. Press of the programmer.

The panel is turned off.

3. Press the foot switch pedal to raise the work clamp.

Foot switch pedal

4. Remove the pattern sheet.

5. Switch off the sewing machine.

Foot switch pedal

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When using the programmer alone

Purchase an AC adaptor conforming to the specifications below.

OUTPUT: 24 VDC, 0.5A

Polarity:

Precautions on disassembly, assembly, and part replacement

WARNING

(Any problems with correct operation that occur as a result of the customer attempting to disassemble or modify the programmer will not be covered by the warranty.)

For preventing the internal wiring from being damaged, considerable care must be taken when assembling and

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disassembling the case.

For preventing the internal wiring from getting caught in the case or other parts, care must be taken when

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assembling the case.

Be sure to use a torque of 0.5 N/m when tightening screws.

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Using excessive torque may damage the case.

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If the following menu is displayed at power-up, make an entry at every item by using and the numeric keys.

When the setting has been completed, press

Adjusts the contrast of the screen.

Selects a language.

Selects a date format.

Inputs the year.

Inputs the month.

Inputs the date.

Inputs the hour.

Inputs the minute.

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To change the environment settings during the setting process,

1. Select

on the launcher screen. Press

2. Select by using . Press .

Adjusts the contrast of the screen.

Selects a language.

Switches between ON and OFF of the buzzer sound. Switches between ON and OFF of the key click sound.

Switches between ON and OFF of the warning display. Selects a date format.

Inputs the year. Inputs the month.

Inputs the date. Inputs the hour. Inputs the minute.

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Creates and edits program.

Displays the data list and detailed data in each medium.

Displays the data image of the sewing machine.

Displays the date and time.

Makes settings of the

rogrammer such as a display language and clock.

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About pattern sheet

Write a pattern on thin plotting paper or use copies of pattern sheet.

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Design pattern sheet in full scale. Adjust the size to magnification (2, 5, or 10) when using the magnified input.

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WARNING

Do not insert objects such as screwdrivers into the CF card and the floppy disk slot, otherwise it may case fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Handling CF cards

 Precautions on handling CF cards (commercial items)

Use CF cards of 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB.

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Do not disassemble or modify CF cards.

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Do not bend CF cards with excessive force, drop or damage them, or put any heavy item on them.

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Do not subject CF cards to any kind of liquid such as water, oil, solvent, and drink.

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Use and store CF cards in an environment where no strong statistic electricity and electric noise are

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generated.

Do not use or store CF cards in a place subject to vibrations, impacts, direct sunlight, lint and dust,

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high-temperature and humidity, big difference in temperature, or strong magnetism generated by a loudspeaker or the like.

Do not subject a CF card to vibrations or impacts or take it out from the sewing machine during reading or

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writing data.

The data in CF cards may be lost or damaged by wrong operation or an accident. We recommend you to

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produce backups of important data.

Be sure to turn off the sewing machine before loading and ejecting a CF card.

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Commercially available CF cards are preformatted. Do not format them again.

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Recommended CF cards are commercially available ones from SanDisk and Hagiwawa Sys-Com.

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Though products from other manufacturers are also available, in some cases, you cannot read and write data on them due to the difference in their formats.

Also, read the instruction manual attached to the CF card you purchased.

* This programmer is compatible with CF cards of FAT16 format, but not compatible with ones of FAT 32 format.

* CF is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

* Company names and product names in this document are trademarks of their respective companies. Any mark

such TM is not given in the main body of the document.

 Configuration of the CF card folder

\BROTHER\ISM¥ISMSYS \ISM02MN.MOT : Control program

\BROTHER¥ISM¥ISMDB00\ISMMSW.SEW : Memory switch data

\ISMUPG.SEW : User program data

\ISMHST.SEW : Error log data

\ISMS0100.SEW : Sewing data P No.=100

\ISMS0101.SEW : Sewing data P No.=101

\ISMS0102.SEW : Sewing data P No.=102

*1 If you change the numeric values of the memory switch No. 752, the underlined number is changed. By this

procedure, you can change the name of the folder \BROTHER\ISM\ISMDB00 which holds data per sewing. To manage sewing data of different sewing machines in one CF card, change the folder name.

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Handling floppy disks

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP YOUR PROGRAMMER

Do not directly touch the magnetic surface by opening the shutter needlessly.

Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as a magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer.

Do not store floppy disks in a place subject to high or

Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.

low ambient temperature.

Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place.

Do not store floppy disks subject to direct sunlight.

Do not bend floppy disks. Do not put things on them.

Do not subject floppy disks to solvent or drink.

Do not eject a floppy disk from the slot during the access lamp is lit.

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Applicable types of media

Data type (*1)

Stitch count which can be stored

Data resolution Medium Format Write

20000 stitches/pattern 900 patterns Holdable sum total of

BAS-300G data

patterns depends on the capacity of the CF card.

0.05 mm/pulse (*4)

CF card FAT16 Available

Approx. 7.9 million stitches for a CF card of 32 MB.

BAS-300E Data (BAS-300F, KE-436B, 436C)

TFD embroidery data (*2) (DST, DSB, DSZ)

20000 stitches/pattern 100 patterns Up to 360,000 stitches in

0.05 mm/pulse (*4)

2HD floppy disk

1.44M for DOS/V

total

20,000 stitches/pattern 0.1 mm/pulse CF card FAT16

Available

Not available

4000 stitches/pattern

Former BAS-300A data

Former BAS-300 data

10 patterns Up to 40,000 stitches in total 2000 stitches/pattern 10 patterns Up to 20,000 stitches in

0.1 mm/pulse Available 2DD floppy disk (*3)

0.2 mm/pulse

Formatted automatically.

Not available

total

(*1) Five types of data above can be read. Data written on 2HD and 2DD disks are automatically converted to BAS-300E and

former BAS-300A data respectively.

(*2) TFD embroidery data is converted to BAS-300G data by the programmer and becomes available for sewing.

(*3) Restrictions when using a 2DD

To keep compatibility with the former BAS-300A data, functions added to E series are subject to restrictions as shown below.

(*4) KE-436B and 436C are restricted to data resolution of 0.1 mm/pulse at the sewing machine side.

Restricted functions

A series (2DD)

E and F series (2HD)

KE-436B, 436C(2HD)

G series (CF card)

Corresponding

commands Resolution 0.1mm/pulse 0.05mm/pulse 0.1 mm/pulse 0.05 mm/pulse Low-speed sewing Split function during sewing

2 options: 400 and 1200 rpm

4 options: 400, 600, 800, 1200 rpm

No Yes

Stoppage of split with the needle at

No Yes the lower end Extended option output

No Yes No Yes

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Setting a medium

 CF card (to the programmer)

When loading a CF card onto the programmer,

1. Turn off the programmer.

2. Load a CF card into the CF slot in correct orientation.

When ejecting the CF card from the programmer,

1. Raise the eject lever.

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2. Press the eject lever to eject the CF card.

Caution

Do not eject the CF card during writing or reading program. This may lead to program corruption.

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 CF card (to the sewing machine)

When loading a CF card onto the sewing machine,

1. Turn off the sewing machine.

2. Load a CF card into the CF slot in correct orientation.

Caution

Be sure to load a CF card into the CF slot in correct orientation.

The lid of the CF slot must be closed except when loading or ejecting a CF card. Dust intrusion may cause

malfunctions.

When no enabled data is found, the CF lamp does not light.

When ejecting the CF card from the sewing machine,

1. Press the eject lever to eject the CF card.

Caution

Do not eject the CF card during writing or reading data. This may lead to data corruption.

 Floppy disk (FD)

When setting a floppy disk, insert it straight into the slot with the label side upward.

When removing the floppy disk, press the eject switch.

Do not press the eject switch during the access lamp is lit. This may lead to data corruption.

Eject switch

Access lamp

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Protecting data in floppy disks

Floppy disks are provided with a write-protect to prevent data from deleting accidentally.

Write-protected disks are for read-only. You are recommended to write-protect floppy disks holding important data.

To enable the write-protect, slide the write-protect notch to the side where a square hole shows up.

Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting.

Slide the notch in this direction to write data.

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Chapter 3

Programming with Icons

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CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING WITH ICONS

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While being operated by the programmer, a number of icons are displayed on the screen which illustrate its operations and functions. This chapter describes the procedure for programming with icons.

* Other than programming with the icons, programming with commands is also possible. Holding down allows the user to

switch between the mode for programming with icons and the mode for programming with commands.

Refer to Chapter 4 "Programming with Commands" (page 88).

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Keys to be used

This section describes keys to be used for programming with icons.

The screen returns to the launche screen.

Press this key to return to the

revious step or to cancel a setting.

Switches the display size of an image. Hold this key down to switch to the command mode.

Press these keys to select an icon or to move the work clamp.

Press this key to confirm settings.

Turns on (off) the programmer. See "Turning power OFF" (page 8.)

Use these keys to input numerical values.

Use these keys to advance steps.

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Brother PD-3000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Safety indications and their meanings

2. Notes on safety

CONTENTS

Stitch length

Stitch count

Connecting the programmer to the sewing machine

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

When using the programmer alone

Precautions on disassembly, assembly, and part replacement

About pattern sheet

Handling CF cards

Handling floppy disks

Applicable types of media

Setting a medium

Protecting data in floppy disks

Keys to be used