Brother PD-3000 User Manual

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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 1 READ ME

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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.

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP YOUR PROGRAMMER

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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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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).

⇒

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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Making environment settings

Make environment settings of the programmer. When you turn on the programmer for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Make settings following the

instructions on screen.

The following items can be set:

Smoothing equal pitch Creates data so that the pitch becomes equal within the specified pitch range

when the smoothing function is used

Area check Does not create data outside the sewing area when program is being created or

edited Marker display Displays a marker on the screen JOG acceleration pattern Changes the moving speed of a feed

Select . Press .

Selecting the smoothing equal pitch and area check functions

1. Select an item by using

2. Change the value by using

3. After setting is complete, press

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play

Programming screen

On the launcher screen, select and press to display the programming screen. If the screen is not

displayed, hold down

* When the following message is displayed, press to program without operating the sewing machine.

Displays a program number. (No number is displayed when creating a new program.)

Displays a progra image.

Displays the icon type of the function.

Displays detailed settings.

Displays a comment. (Nothing is displayed when creating a new program or there is no comment.)

Displays a distance from the home

osition.

Displays a distance from the

revious needle position.

Dis

s a program size.

Displays an end code if it is set.

Displays the created stitch count. Displays a creatable stitch count.

Displays the current needle position number.

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Description of icons

Programming

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Outline

Specifying the sewing start point

Creating a line

Creating a curve

Creating a circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference

Creating a circle of the specified diameter (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Creating a circle of the specified radius (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Creating an arc

Creating a semicircle of the specified diameter (clockwise o counterclockwise)

Creating a zigzag stitch

Creating one stitch

Creating a zigzag circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference

Creating a zigzag circle of the specified diameter (clockwise o

counterclockwise)

Creating a zigzag circle of the specified radius (clockwise o

counterclockwise)

Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction of the sewing path

Creating double stitch data in the same direction as the sewing path

Offsetting

Creating a multiple stitch

Creating needle drop data

Creating feed data

Creating basting data

Creating trace data

Creating magnified data

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Creating code

Setting the thread trimming code

Setting the option output code

Setting the low speed code

Setting the split speed code

Setting the basting code

Setting the height of presser foot

Setting a thread tension

Setting a trigger input

Inputting an end code

Checking the program setting and setting attribute

Editing the current

program

Moving a pattern in parallel by feeding

Moving a pattern in parallel by sewing with the specified p itch

Moving in parallel

Moving a part of the pattern in parallel

Repeated copying a pattern

Copying a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis

Copying a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis

Copying a pattern symmetrically to a point

Copying in the reverse direction

Deleting a part of the program

Creating a multiple stitch

Creating a stop stitch

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Checking the program setting and setting attribute

Editing program

Moving a pattern in parallel

Moving a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis

Moving a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis

Moving a pattern symmetrically to a point

Resizing a pattern

Copying a resized pattern

Resizing a pattern to the center point of data.

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Copying a resized pattern to the center point of data.

Rotating a pattern (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Copying a rotated pattern (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Rotating a pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Copying a rotated pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Setting the extended option output

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Deleting program

File

Reading program

Additional reading of program

Reading program in a different format

Writing program

Deleting a file

Formatting

On the programming screen, the following five kinds of icons of media are displayed.

Flash memory of the programmer

CF card of the programmer

Flash memory of the sewing machine

CF card of the sewing machine

Floppy disk of the sewing machine (option)

Preference

Carries out the preference setting of the programmer.

Smoothing equal pitch

●

Area check

●

Displaying marker

●

Jogging movement acceleration pattern

●

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The procedure for programming with icons is as follows.

■

1. Displaying the programming screen

On the launcher screen, select and press .

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If the programming screen does not appear, hold down

The work clamp moves to the home position and the programming screen is displayed.

■ 2. Starting program creation

Select with and press .

■ 3. Positioning the machine needle point at the first stitch of pattern sheet

Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at the first stitch of the pattern sheet.

The first stitch is programmed and the following screen appears.

■ 4. Creating program

Select an icon depending on your goal on the screen displayed in step 3 to create program for the pattern you want. The program is available until deletion. For details about program creations, refer to "Programming example" (page 32)/"Programming" (page 62).

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■ 5. Inputting an end code

When programming is completed, input an end code to control the machine operation. The following six end codes from 111 to 116 are available, each of which carries out machine operations as shown in the table below. Program with no end code set is not available on the machine. A machine error occurs. To prevent incomplete program from being used in error, you can make a conscious choice not to set any end code.

111 Normal end

112 Fixing the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower

113 Carrying out no thread wiping

114 Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping

115 Carrying out no thread trimming

116 Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower

* 117 to 119 are not available.

1. Select

with , and then press

2. Select an end code type with , and then press .

"111" is selected in this example.

The work clamp returns to the first stitch.

3. Press

The work clamp returns to the home position.

■ 6. Saving the created program

For more details about operations, refer to Chapter 6 "Saving program" (page 178).

1. Select

with , and then press .

2. Select with , and then press .

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3. Input the program number, and then press .

4. Select characters with , and then press to input comments.

5. Select "OK" with , and then press .

Note: To confirm the contents of the save destination, select , and then press .

■ 7. Ending programming

Press .

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This section describes the programming methods using specific examples.

Programming for each stitch: Page 32

Program a detailed pattern for each stitch (magnified input): Page 33

Pattern with lines: Page 33

Pattern with curves: Page 34

Double stitch: Page 35

Continuous sewing with the work clamp in position

Basting: Page 37

Symmetrical pattern: Page 38

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

Zigzag stitch: Page 40

Multiple stitch: Page 41

Programming tracing according to a pattern: Page 43

after thread trimming (feed): Page 36

* For function and operating information about each icon, refer to "Programming" (page 62).

* In the programming example, point A in the illustration is the first stitch.

Programming for each stitch

The following describes how to perform programming for each stitch according to the pattern sheet.

3. Select with , and then press .

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

with and press

4. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point B

of the pattern sheet.

5. Create the program to point C as in step 4.

6. When point C is programmed, press twice.

7. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

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Programming a detailed pattern for each stitch (magnified input)

Use "magnified input" to accurately program a detailed pattern stitch by stitch. The following describes how to program the pattern below by magnifying it five times.

3. Select with , and then press .

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

with , and then press

Pattern with lines

The following describes how to program a pattern with lines.

4. Select with , and then press .

5. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point B

of the pattern sheet.

6. Create the program up to points C and D as in step 5.

7. When point D is programmed, press

three

times.

8. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Select with , and then press .

4. Input the stitch length, and then press .

Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm.

5. Move the work clamp with .

Press

when the needle point is at point B

of the pattern sheet.

6. Create the program to points C, D and E as in

step 5.

7. When point E is programmed, press

three

times.

8. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for

programming with icons".

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Pattern with curves

The following describes how to program a pattern with curves.

Be sure to press twice to make a split at corner points C or E. If a split is not made, the corner will be rounded.

When a split is made

When a split is not made

Making more intermediate points such as points B, D, F, G, and H creates smoother curves.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

5. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point B.

6. Program point C as in step 5.

2. Select .

with , and then press

7. When point C is programmed, press for a split.

To change the stitch length, press to reset.

8. Create the program to point E.

9. When point E is programmed, press

3. Select with , and then press .

10. Create the program to point I.

11. When point I is programmed, press

12. Press

three times.

13. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

again

4. Input the stitch length, and then press .

Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm.

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Double stitch

Use “double stitch” to program two parallel lines. The following describes how to program the double stitch to the left of the sewing direction .

Sewing

width

Sewing

direction

Be sure to press twice to make a split at a point B or E where the line changes to the curve. Placing more intermediate points such as points C and D creates smoother curves.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Select a double stitch type with , and then press

In this example, select and press .

For double stitch types, refer to "Creating double stitch" (page 67).

5. Input the stitch length and width, and then press .

Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. To switch input between the stitch length and the width, use

6. Move the work clamp with .

Press

twice for a split when the needle

point is at point B of the pattern sheet.

7. Program points C, D and E.

8. When point E is programmed, press

again

for a split.

9. Program point F.

10. When point F is programmed, press

11. Press

The needle moves to points F, G and H.

4. Select where a double stitch is created, on the right or left of the sewing direction, with and then press

When creating it on the left side, select .

12. When the needle stops, press three times.

13. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of “Procedure for programming with icons”.

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Continuous sewing with the work clamp in position after thread trimming (feed)

Set "feed" to continue sewing with the work clamp in position after thread trimming. The following describes how to program pattern 2 with a feed after pattern 1.

Pattern 1 Pattern 2

1. Program pattern 1.

Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 32).

⇒

Pattern 1

2. Press three times after inputting point B.

The number of times should be pressed depends on the programming method for pattern 1. When a linear line is programmed, press three time. When each stitch is programmed, press it twice.

3. Select with , and then press .

4. Select with , and then press .

5. Move the work clamp with .

Press

when the needle point is at point C

of the pattern sheet.

Pattern 2

6. Press twice.

7. Program pattern 2.

Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 33).

⇒

times.

9. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for

programming with icons".

8. When point D is programmed, press three

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Basting

The following describes how to program basting from point C to point F.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

7. Select

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with , and then press

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Select with , and then press

4. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point B.

8. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at D.

9. Program points E and F as in steps 8.

10. Press

11. Select

with , and then press

12. Program points G and H.

13. When point H is programmed, press twice.

14. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

5. Program point C as in step 4.

6. When point C is programmed, press

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Symmetrical pattern

When programming a symmetrical pattern, program a target pattern and then select a symmetrical pattern type. The following describes how to program a pattern symmetrical to the Y-axis.

Symmetrical pattern type

Symmetrical to Y-axis

Select

Symmetrical to point

Select

Symmetrical to X-axis

Select

Turnover

Select

1. Create the program to point B.

Refer to "Programming for each stitch" (page 32) or

⇒

"Pattern with curves" (page 34).

2. When point B is programmed, press three time.

The number of times should be pressed depends on the programming method.

3. Select with , and then press

4. Select a symmetrical pattern type, and then press

5. Input the number of feed boundaries to be ignored, and then press

Refer to "Editing the current program" (page 70).

⇒

6. The needle point moves slowly from point B to point A in the right half and a symmetrical pattern is automatically programmed. Press

to move the needle point faster.

7. Press .

8. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

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Programming different patterns by splitting each in sequence (split)

Multiple patterns are programmed splitting each pattern in sequence. The following describes how to program 3 patterns in sequence.

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pattern 3

1. Program pattern 1.

Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 33).

⇒

2. Press when the needle point is at point B of the pattern.

The number of times should be pressed depends on the programming method for pattern 1.

3. Select with , and then press

4. Select with , and then press

6. Press twice.

7. Select

with , and then press

8. Select with , and then press .

9. Select ON/OFF of needle stopping at the

bottom with

, and then press .

5. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point C

of the pattern sheet.

10. Press .

11. Program pattern 2.

Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 33).

⇒

12. Program pattern 3 in the same way.

Refer to "Pattern with lines" (page 33).

⇒

Pattern 1

13. When pattern 3 is programmed, press .

14. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for

Pattern 2

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Zigzag stitch

The following describes how to program zigzag stitch so that the sewing start point (A) is laterally centered.

Zigzag width

Pitch

Zigzag with curves may be programmed.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

with , and then press

5. Input the zigzag width and the stitch length, and then press

Input "030" to make the stitch length 3.0 mm. To switch input between the stitch length and the width, use

6. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point B

of the pattern sheet.

3. Select with , and then press .

4. Select with , and then press .

To program curving zigzag, repeat this step.

7. Press again.

8. Press

three times.

9. Carry out step 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

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Multiple stitch

The following describes how to program multiple stitches.

Programming is possible from a line at either the inside or the outside. Sewing is carried out in the order of programming and in the programmed direction.

When the sewing direction is changed at a sharp angle, provide a split in the vicinity of the direction change point for finishing the multiple stitch in relatively uniform conditions.

Up to 200 points can be specified for either the inside or the outside. If you attempt to input 201 or more points, the needle point is automatically returned to the previous point. In that case, start inputting the points of another side (outside or inside) line, or change the point input position or pattern.

■ Creating a stitch pattern

1. Create a pattern of the inner and outer lines for a multiple stitch.

The two lines should be spaced uniformly.

Should be spaced

uniformly

Outside line

Inside line

2. Connect each direction change point on the inside line with the matched direction change point on the outside line using a line.

3. Create at least 1 point between the direction change points on both the inner and outer lines, and connect the points in pairs on the inner and outer lines using a line.

Place these points in the same way as creating a curve.

Refer to "Pattern with curves" (page 34).

⇒

Specify direction change points in pairs on the inner and outer lines. The lines should be spaced uniformly.

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■ Programming

21 20

5. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point 2

of the pattern sheet.

6. Move the work clamp with Press

twice when the needle point is at

point 3 of the pattern sheet.

Be sure to press twice for a split at a corner at a sharp angle like point 3. If a split is not made, the corner will be round.

7. Program the following points up to point 17 with the curve programming steps.

Refer to "Pattern with curves" (page 34).

⇒

(A)

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Select with , and then press

When programming a line, move the needle point from the line start point to the line end point, and press

twice.

In the example, a linear line is programmed between points 7 and 9. Be sure to program a linear line also for the matched section between points 24 and

26.

To return the needle point, follow the steps below. Returning to the previous point: Press (The needle cannot be returned beyond the previous split.)

Returning the previous split: Press

(When

the needle position is at a split, it cannot be moved.)

Returning to the split before the previous one: Press

8. Press and move the work clamp with . Press when the needle

point is at point 18 of the pattern.

9. Program the following points up to point 34 in

the same manner.

When programming, be sure that the points and splits specified on the inside line are paired with those on the outside line respectively. If the points inside and outside are not paired, the

4. Input the stitch length and the number of lines for a multiple stitch. Press

Input "020" to make the stitch length 2.0 mm.

needle point is automatically returned to the previous point. In such cases, perform programming again.

10. Press .

Switch between the input fields of stitch length and the number of lines for a multiple stitch with

11. Press

12. Carry out steps 5 to 7 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

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Programming tracing according to a pattern

Carry out programming by using the numeric keys and so that the needle point accurately traces a pattern. The following describes how to carry out programming.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

2. Select

by using . Press

3. Select by using . Press .

4. Input a stitch length. Press .

To set the stitch length 3.0 mm, input "030".

5. Operate the needle from the sewing start point A by using the

so that its point

accurately moves according to the pattern.

6. Press

7. Press

when the needle point is at point B.

three times.

8. Carry out steps 5 and 6 of "Procedure for programming with icons".

Note: At positions you want to sew with care

(corners at a sharp angle or delicate parts), carry out programming by using

. This will

create a corner with clear stitches.

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The procedure for modifying the program by using icons is as follows.

■ 1. Calling program to be modified

1. On the launcher screen, select and press

. If the programming screen does not appear, hold down

The work clamp moves to the home position and the programming screen is displayed.

2. Select with , and then press .

3. Confirm that

is selected. Press .

4. Input a program number to select by using the numeric keys. Press

5. Select . Press

To display the program list, select .

Refer to "Switching between media" (page 186).

■ 2. Starting program modification Input an icon with

depending on your reason for modifying the program.

For details about program modification, refer to "Example of modified program" (page 46).

■ 3. Saving the modified program For details about operations, refer to "Saving program" (page 178).

3. Input the program number, and then press .

1. Select with , and then press

2. Select with , and then press

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4. Select characters with , and then press

■ 5. Ending programming

Press

to input comments.

5. Select "OK" with , and then press .

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This section describes the program modification methods using specific examples.

Resizing a pattern: Page 46

Modifying a part of pattern: Page 47

Deleting the first stitch to change the sewing start point to the second stitch: Page 49

Moving the sewing start point: Page 50

Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch: Page 51

Adding an escape point before the sewing start point: Page 52

Moving the escape point: Page 54

Deleting the escape point: Page 55

Moving the pattern in parallel (when the first stitch is the sewing start point): Page 56

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

Deleting a part of data during programming: Page 58

Modifying a part of continuous program in parallel: Page 59

Modifying a part of continuous program in parallel: Page 60

Not breaking thread at the last stitch: Page 61

Resizing a pattern

The following describes how to resize a programmed pattern.

The reference point of resizing can be changed. The magnifying direction varies depending on the position of the reference point.

If the reference point is not determined, the pattern is resized on the basis of the home position.

Reference point (Home position)

If the reference point is determined, the pattern is resized on the basis of the reference point.

Reference point

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

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5. Input the stitch length, and then press .

To resize the pattern keeping the number of stitches of the original data, input 0.0.

6. Move the needle to the reference point of resizing with

4. Input the resizing percentage for the X and the Y-axes.

To magnify the pattern by 150%, input 150.

When resizing the pattern on the basis of the home position, there is no need to move the needle.

7. Press .

The pattern is resized.

8. Press .

9. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program".

Modifying a part of pattern

part of the programmed pattern is changed. The following describes how to modify 5, 6 and 7 to 5', 6' and 7'.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves from the start point by each stitch.

4. When the needle point reaches 4, press .

The work clamp stops. When returning the needle point, input the number of stitches to be returned and press

5. Press .

6. Select

with , and then press

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7. Select with , and then press .

8. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at 5'.

9. Program 6' and 7' as in step 8.

10. Press twice.

11. Select

with , and then press

14. Select

with , and then press

15. Select with , and then press .

16. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and

then press

In the example, 3 stitches ahead are deleted. Press

. The needle point moves to 6, 7 and 8. Points 5, 6 and 7 are deleted.

12. Press , and then press .

The needle point moves to 5.

13. Press .

17. Press three times.

18. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program".

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

The following describes how to delete the sewing start point of a programmed pattern to make the second stitch as the sewing start point.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

6. Select with , and then press .

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Press , and press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

4. Press .

5. Select

with , and then press

7. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and

then press

In the example, the white circle 1 is the first stitch. The current machine needle is at the first stitch. Press sewing start point to the second stitch position 2.

and then the needle moves from the

8. Press three times.

9. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for

modifying program".

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Moving the sewing start point

The following describes how to move the sewing start point from 1 to 1'.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

4. Press .

5. Select

with , and then press

10. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

11. Press .

12. Select

with , and then press

13. Select with , and then press .

6. Select with , and then press .

14. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and

7. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point 1'

then press

In the example, the white circle 1 is the first stitch. The current machine needle is at the first stitch. Press sewing start point to 1'.

, and then the needle moves from the

of the pattern sheet.

1' is programmed.

8. Press twice.

9. Select

with , and then press

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15. Press three times. 16. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for

modifying program".

Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch

A point is added before the current sewing start point to make it as the sewing start point. The following describes how to change the sewing start point from 1 to 1'.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

4. Press .

5. Select

with , and then press

9. Move the work clamp with an equivalent of the coordinates value recorded in step 5 in the opposite direction so that the needle point is at 1 of the pattern sheet.

10. Press

1 is programmed again.

11. Press twice.

12. Select

with , and then press

13. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

14. Press .

6. Select with , and then press .

15. Select

with , and then press

7. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at 1' of the pattern.

Record the coordinates (values of X and Y ).

8. Press .

1' is programmed.

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16. Select with , and then press

17. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and then press

In the example, 1 is the first stitch. The current machine needle is at the first stitch. Press sewing start point to the white circle 1'.

and then the needle moves from the

18. Press three times.

19. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program".

Adding an escape point before the sewing start point

The following describes how to set the escape point A before the sewing start point.

* The escape point is a provisional point provided to preventing the work clamp from interfering with the needle or the presser foot

when the work clamp is lifted at the start point.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

4. Press .

5. Select .

with , and then press

3. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

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6. Select with , and then press .

7. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at A of the pattern.

Record the coordinates (values of X and Y ).

8. Press .

A is programmed.

9. Move the work clamp with an equivalent of the coordinate value recorded in step 5 in the opposite direction so that the needle point is at 1 of the pattern sheet.

10. Press

1 is programmed again.

11. Press twice.

12. Select

with , and then press

15. Select

with , and then press

16. Select with , and then press .

17. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and

then press

In the example, 1 is the first stitch. The current machine needle is at the first stitch. Press sewing start point to the white circle A.

and then the needle moves from the

13. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

14. Press .

18. Press three times.

19. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for

modifying program".

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Moving the escape point

The following describes how to move the escape point from A to B.

* The escape point is a provisional point provided to preventing the work clamp from interfering with the needle or the presser foot

when the work clamp is lifted at the start point.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

9. Select .

with , and then press

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the escape point.

4. Press .

5. Select

with , and then press

10. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the sewing start point.

11. Press .

12. Select

with , and then press

13. Select with , and then press .

6. Select with and press .

7. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point B

of the pattern sheet.

B is programmed.

8. Press twice.

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14. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and then press

In the example, 1 is the first stitch. The current machine needle is at the first stitch. Press sewing start point to B.

and then the needle moves from the

Deleting the escape point

The following describes how to delete the escape point A.

15. Press three times.

16. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program".

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

3. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to the escape point.

4. Press .

5. Select

with , and then press

6. Select with , and then press .

7. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and

then press

In the example, 1 is the first stitch. The current machine needle is at the first stitch. Press sewing start point to 1.

and then the needle moves from the

8. Press three times.

9. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for

modifying program".

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Moving the pattern in parallel (when the first stitch is the sewing start point)

The following describes how to move the pattern in parallel when the first stitch is the sewing start point.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying program".

2. Select

with , and then press

4. Move the work clamp with . Press

when the needle point is at point A

of the pattern sheet.

5. Press

6. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for modifying program".

3. Select with , and then press .

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

The following describes how to move the pattern in parallel when the first stitch is the escape point.

1. Carry out step 1 of "Procedure for modifying

4. Press .

program".

2. Select

with , and then press

5. Select .

with , and then press

3. Press , and the press .

The work clamp moves to point A.

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6. Select with , and then press .

7. Move the work clamp with so that

the needle point is at B of the pattern sheet.

Record the coordinates (values of X and Y ). Do not press

8. Press three times.

The needle point returns to the home position.

9. Select with , and then press .

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14. Move the work clamp with an equivalent of the coordinate value recorded in step 6.

15. Turn the pulley with a hand and put a marking with the needle to indicate the position of point D.

16. Turn the pulley with a hand and move the needle to the top point.

17. Press

18. Select

three times.

with , and then press

10. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves to point C.

11. Press .

12. Select

with , and then press

13. Select with , and then press .

19. Select with , and then press .

20. Move the work clamp with .

Press

when the needle point is at point D

of the pattern.

21. Press

22. Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "Procedure for

modifying program".

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Deleting a part of data during programming

The following describes how to delete 2 stitches (7 and 8) at point 8 and creating a new program.

1. Press

during programming to display the

screen below.

2. Select with , and then press .

3. Select with , and then press .

4. Input the number of stitches to be deleted, and then press

In the example, the 2 previous stitches are deleted. Press

The needle point moves to 6.

5. Press twice.

6. Continue programming.

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Moving a part of a continuous program in paralle

The following describes how to move patterns B and C in parallel.

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Pattern A

Pattern B

Pattern C

1. Select with , and then press .

2. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves from the start point by each stitch.

3. When the needle point reaches 1, press .

5. Select

with , and then press

6. Select with , and then press .

The work clamp stops. When returning the needle point, input the number of stitches to be returned and press

4. Press .

7. Move the work clamp with .

Press

when the needle point is at 2.

8. Move 3 to 4 as in steps 1 to 7.

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Moving a part of a continuous program in parallel partially

Move a part of a continuous program in parallel to the position before the next feed is started. The following describes how to move only pattern B in parallel.

Feed

Start point

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

1. Select with , and then press .

2”

3”

Feed

6. Move the work clamp with . Press

7. Press

when the needle point is at 2.

three times.

2. Press and move to position 2.

The work clamp moves from the start point by each stitch.

3. Press .

4. Select

with , and then press

5. Select with , and then press .

When the movement in parallel is carried out in the midst of the stitch data (6 between 2 and 3 in an example below), the movement in parallel reaches the start point of the next feed (position 3): The movement in parallel reaches the start point of the next feed (position 3). If the moving distance in parallel is 12.7 mm or less, the movement in parallel carried out in the stitch data and if the distance is more than 12.7 mm, the movement in parallel is done in the feed data.

Start point

Feed

6”

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

3”

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Not trimming thread at the last stitch

Deleting the thread trimming code after inputting the end code can cancel thread trimming at the last stitch.

* For not trimming thread at the last stitch, you can also set the end code to "115". In this case, every thread trimming including

the emergency stop is canceled. Make the following setting for canceling thread trimming at the specified point.

■ Programming

1. Program a pattern.

■ Inputting an end code

2. Select the end code type with , and then

1. Select with , and then press .

press

Refer to "Procedure for programming with icons" (page

⇒

29).

"111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A).

■ Deleting the thread trimming code

1. Select with , and then press

2. Press , and then, press .

The work clamp moves to the last stitch.

3. Press .

4. Press

5. Select

by using . Press

6. Select by using . Press .

7. Press to delete the thread trimming

code.

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This section describes icons used for creating and editing program and how to use them.

* For details about operations, refer to "Programming example" (page 32).

Creating a line

3. Input the stitch length, and then press .

1. Select , and then press .

2. Select , and then press .

4. Move the needle to the next point with

. Press .

Creating a curve

Increase the number of plotting points to create a smoother curve. One to 99 points are available for plotting.

3. Input the stitch length, and then press .

1. Select , and then press .

2. Select , and then press .

4. Move the needle with . Press

5. Repeat step 4 until a desired pattern is created.

When the needle point reaches the end point, press

twice.

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Check that both values are 0000.00 mm.

Creating a circle

The following three options are available for creating a circle.

Creating a circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference

Specify a diameter to create a circle (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Specify a radius to create a circle (clockwise or counterclockwise)

■ If is selected

1. Select , and then press .

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3. Move the needle to the second point with

. Press .

2. Input the stitch length and the overlap stitch count, and then press

Values of 0 to 9 are available for input.

Stitch length

Stitch count for overlap sewin

■ If is selected

1. Select the sewing path of the needle and input the overlap stitch count, then press

Values of 0 to 9 are available for input.

The sewing path of the needle Stitch length

Stitch count for

4. Move the needle to the third point with Press

2. Move the needle to a point you want to set as a diameter or radius with

. Press

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Creating an arc

1. Select , and then press .

2. Input the stitch length, and then press .

Stitch length

3. Move the needle to the second point with

. Press .

4. Move the needle to the third point with

. Press .

Creating a semicircle

The following two options are available for creating a semicircle.

Specifying a diameter to creating a clockwise semicircle

Specifying a diameter to create counterclockwise semicircle

2. Select the method of creating a semicircle and

1. Select , and then press .

3. Move the needle to the end point with

input the stitch length. Press

Stitch length

. Press .

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Creating a zigzag stitch

The following three options are available for creating a zigzag stitch.

Creating a zigzag stitch so that the created curve comes to the center of the width of the zigzag

Creating a zigzag stitch so that the created curve comes to the right extremity of the width of the zigzag

Creating a zigzag stitch so that the created curve comes to the left extremity of the width of the zigzag

One to 99 points are available for plotting.

3. Move the needle to the second stitch with

1. Select , and then press .

4. Repeat step 3 to a desired point. When the needle point reaches the end point, press twice.

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. Press .

2. Input a zigzag type and input a zigzag stitch width and length, and then press

Zigzag type

Zigzag width

Zigzag pitch

Creating a zigzag circle

The following three options are available for creating a zigzag circle.

Specifying 3 points on the circumference to create a zigzag circle

Specifying a diameter to create a zigzag circle (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Specifying a radius to create a zigzag circle (clockwise or counterclockwise)

■ If is selected

2. Input the zigzag stitch width, stitch length and

1. Select , and then press .

the overlap stitch count, and then press

Check that both values are 0000.00 mm.

Values of 0 to 9 are available for input.

Zigzag width

3. Move the needle to the second point with . Press .

4. Move the needle to the third point with . Press .

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■ If is selected

1. Select the sewing path of the needle , input a zigzag stitch width, stitch length and the overlap stitch count, and then press

Values of 0 to 9 are available for input.

The sewing path of the needle

Zigzag width

Zigzag pitch

Stitch count for overlap sewing

2. Move the needle to a point you want to set as a diameter or radius with

. Press

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Creating double stitch

The following three options are available for creating a double stitch.

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Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the left side of the sewing path side

Creating double stitch data in the same direction to the left side of the sewing path

* If sharp angles or fine curves are included, the desired double stitch may not be achieved.

Carrying out offset to the left side of the sewing path

or the right side

5. Repeat step 4 until the needle reaches the end

1. Select , and then press .

2. Select the type of double stitch, and then press

point and press

Press twice. Calculation starts. After the calculation, press again.

Calculation for double stitches start again. When the calculation stops, the needle moves in the order of A, B, C and D. The program is completed when the needle comes to D.

or the right side

three times.

or the right

3. Select a position where a double stitch is created, input the stitch length and the double stitch width, and then press

Position where a double stitch is created Stitch length

Double stitch width

4. Move the needle to the next point with

. Press .

Press twice to change the direction of sewing.

Start point

Press twice.

Press

twice.

End point

Press three times.

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Creating a multiple stitch

1. Select , and then press .

2. Input the stitch length and the number of lines for a multiple stitch, and then press

3. Repeat step 3 until the needle reaches the end point and press

Calculation starts based on the input data. On completion of the calculation, programming is complete.

three times.

Press twice.

Press

twice.

Move the needle to the next point with .

Press

When changing the embroidering direction, provide a split by pressing

twice.

Press and move the needle point from the inside line to the outside line (or vice versa). becomes valid after input of a split. When programming, be sure that the points and splits specified on the inside line are paired with those on the outside line respectively.

Creating needle drop data

Create needle drop data for the current needle position.

1. Select and press .

Start point

Press twice.

Press

twice.

2. Move the needle to a point of which data you want to set as needle drop data with

. Press .

End point

Press

twice.

Creating feed data

Create (feed) data to move the needle to the next position without needle drop at the current position.

2. Move the needle to a point you want use as feed

1. Select , and then press .

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Creating basting data

Create basting data.

2. Move the needle to the next point with

1. Select , and then press .

. Press .

Creating trace data

Carry out programming by operating numerical keys and so that the needle point accurately traces a pattern.

3. Start operating the needle at the sewing start

1. Select , and then press .

point using the point accurately traces the pattern.

so that the needle

4. Press sewing end point.

2. Input the stitch length, and then press .

Checking the program setting and setting attributes

Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attributes" (page 78).

when the needle point reaches the

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Editing the current program

Program at and after the needle position can be moved or copied. The following options are available as editing functions.

Moving data of the needle positions after the current position in parallel by feeding

Moving data of the needle positions after the current position in parallel by sewing with the specified pitch

Moving data of the needle positions after the current position in parallel

Moving data of the specified needle position in parallel

Repeatedly copying the previous data on the current and following needle positions

Copying the previous data symmetrically to the Y-axis on the current and following needle positions

Copying the previous data symmetrically to the X-axis on the current and the following needle positions

Copying the previous data symmetrically to a point on the current and the following needle positions

Copying the previous data in the reverse direction on the current and following needle positions

Changing the stitch length or the number or lines for a multiple stitch

Deleting a part of the program

Creating a stop stitch

Adjust the needle position before editing. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 78).

Select , and then press .

■ If is selected

Adjust the destination with , then press .

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1. Input the stitch length, and then press .

2. Adjust the destination with , and

■ If is selected

Adjust the destination with , and then press .

■ If is selected

Data separated with feed data are partially copied.

If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 0:

Only data unit C is copied.

If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 1:

Data unit B and C are copied.

then press

If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 2:

Data unit A, B and C are copied.

1. Input the number of feed boundaries to be

2. Press .

neglected.

To ignore all feed, input 99.

■ Modifying the stitch length or the number or lines for a multiple stitch

When modifying the stitch length or the number of lines for a multiple stitch, the previously created curve program can be used.

* Programs created previously are required for modifying programs of multiple stitches.

* Data for a multiple stitch saved in media cannot be modified.

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1. Select with , and then press .

2. Press , and then press .

The work clamp moves from the start point by each stitch.

The work clamp moves. When the needle point is at the start point for a multiple stitch, stop it by pressing

3. Press .

4. Select

, and then press .

5. Select , and then press .

6. Input the stitch length and the number of lines, and then press

Calculation is performed based on the input data. When the calculation ends, the needle point moves to the end point for a multiple stitch.

Deleting a part of current data

Preadjust the needle position to the first or last point of a part to be deleted. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 78).

2. Input the stitch count to delete.

1. Select , and then press .

3. Press to delete data following the current needle position for the input count. Press to delete data prior to the current needle position.

The corresponding data is deleted.

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Creating a stop stitch

Create stop stitch data.

1. Select , and then press .

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2. Input a stop stitch count and stop stitch creation count. Press

For example, input 3 for the stop stitch count and 2 for the stop stitch creation count. Then, data for 3 stitches backward from the current needle position and without a break, data for 3 stitches forward are created. With this, two stop stitch creations are completed.

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Making out thread trimming

You can specify whether to make thread trimming or not.

1. Select

, and then press .

Setting out option output

Flipping/flopping option output is possible.

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2. Use to specify whether to make thread trimming or not, then press

2. Select option output to flip/flop with

1. Select

, and then press .

ON: The option output is flipped/flopped. OFF: The option output is not flipped/flopped.

Low-speed sewing

By setting low-speed sewing, you can reduce sewing speed. The following five low-speed sewing settings are available.

0 (Low-speed 0) Sewing speed is not reduced. (Used for canceling other options.)

1 (Low-speed 1) The maximum sewing speed is set at 1200 rpm or lower.

2 (Low-speed 2) The maximum sewing speed is set at 800 rpm or lower.

3 (Low-speed 3) The maximum sewing speed is set at 600 rpm or lower.

4 (Low-speed 4) The maximum sewing speed is set at 400 rpm or lower.

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1. Adjust the needle position with to the first point of a part for which low-speed sewing is set.

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4. Press .

5. Press

2. Select , and then press .

3. Select an option of low-speed sewing with

Creating split data

6. Adjust the needle position with

to a point at which setting of low-speed sewing is canceled.

7. Press .

8. Select a low-speed sewing code as in step 2, and then press

9. Select Low-speed 0 with

10. Press .

Specify breakpoints for sewing a series of different patterns. For details, refer to "Programming different patterns by splitting each in sequence" (page 39).

2. Use to specify whether to stop the needle at the lower end or not, and then press

1. Select

, and then press .

ON: The needle stops at the lower end. Thread breakage is not carried out. OFF: The needle stops at the upper end. Thread breakage is carried out.

Basting

Basting can be input.

2. Use to select ON/OFF, and then press

1. Select , and then press .

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Changing the height of the presser foot

The height of the presser foot is changed. Height values of -10.0 to 10.0 are available for input. Inputting 00 cancels the setting for the height of the presser foot.

2. Press the height of the presser foot, and then

1. Select , and then press .

press

Changing the thread tension

The thread tension can be changed. Thread tension levels 0 to 9 are available for input.

2. Input a thread tension level, and then press

1. Select , and then press .

Displays the setting value of the sewing machine when the sewing machine is connected.

Inputting the trigger

Input the trigger for the extended option output. Adjust the needle position before inputting the trigger and setting attribute. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 78).

1. Select , and then press .

3. Move the cursor with , then use to

2. Input the number of option output.

For the number of option output, refer to "Extended option output" (page 74).

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specify whether to stop the machine or not.

ON: The needle stops at the upper end without threa breakage, and restarts after output of the extended option. OFF: Sewing does not stop.

Ending programming

When programming is completed, input an end code. The following six end codes are available.

111 Normal end

112 Fixing the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower

113 Making no thread wiping

114 Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping

115 Making no thread trimming

116 Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower

2. Select a code with , and then press .

1. Select , and then press .

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It is possible to check the program setting and setting attributes. The following items are displayed.

Data type

Stitch

Feed

Thread trimming

Basting

Option output

Low-speed

Splitting

Height of presser foot

Thread tension

Trigger

Displays details of data.

Regarding data type items marked with *, you can set their attributes.

ess

Inputs the stitch count to confirm.

Select or and press .

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Checking each stitch

Press to move forward, and press to move backward.

The needle steps by each stitch and the data settings are displayed.

Checking a series of stitches automatically

1. Input the stitch count to move.

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2. Press to move the needle forward, and press to move it backward.

The needle moves according to the input count, and the setting of the data is displayed. Input "999" to check all stitches.

Skipping

1. Input the stitch count to the destination.

2. Press

The needle skips sewing according to the input stitch count. Input “999” to skip sewing to the sewing end point or to a breakpoint.

, and then press to move the needle forward and to move it backward.

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■ Setting the attribute

1. Move the needle to the position you want to apply the command at, and then press

The attribute setting screen appears.

2. Set the attribute. (Example: option output)

Option output

Use

for selection.

3. Press

The screen returns to the confirmation screen.

after setting.

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Edit the retrieved or created program. The following options are available as editing functions.

Moving a pattern in parallel (Changes the sewing start point.)

Moving a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis

Moving a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis

Moving a pattern symmetrically to a point

Resizing a pattern

Copying a resized pattern

Resizing a pattern to the center point of data

Copying a resized pattern to the center point of data

Rotating a pattern (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Copying a rotated pattern (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Moving a pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Copying a rotated pattern to the center point of data (clockwise or counterclockwise)

1. Select , and then press .

2. Select an editing function, and then press .

If is selected

1. Adjust movement in the X/Y direction with

2. Press

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If is selected

1. Press .

The pattern is moved symmetrically on the basis of the sewing start point.

If is selected

1. Input a resizing scale in the X and Y directions and stitch length.

Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available.

If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data.

2. Press .

3. Move the needle point to the reference point of resizing with

4. Press

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If is selected

Data chunks separated with feed data are resized and copied.

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If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 0:

Only A is copied. A' becomes a split program.

If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 1:

A and B are copied. A' and B' become split programs.

1. Input a resizing scale in the X and Y directions, stitch length, and the number of feed boundaries to ignore.

Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available.

If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data.

Inputting 99 as the number of feed boundaries to ignore ignores all boundaries.

If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 2:

Data unit A, B and C are copied. A', B' and C' become split programs.

2. Press .

3. Move the needle point to the reference point of resizing with

When using the home position as the reference point, there is no need to follow this step.

4. Press .

The copied data is added as split data.

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If is selected

1. Input a resizing scale in the X and Y directions and stitch length.

Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available.

If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data.

If is selected

1. Input a resizing scale in the X and Y directions and stitch length.

Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are available.

If the stitch length is 0.0, the pattern is resized with the same number of stitches as the original data.

2. Press .

2. Input the number of feed boundaries to be ignored, and then press

For the method to ignore all feed boundaries, refer to

"If

is selected" (page 83).

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1. Input the rotation direction and the angle of rotation, and then press

If is selected

1. Input the rotation direction, the angle of rotation and the number of feed boundaries to ignore, and then press

For the method to ignore all feed boundaries, refer to

"If

is selected" (page 83).

2. Move the needle point to the rotational reference point with

. Press .

2. Move the needle point to the rotational reference point with

. Press .

If is selected

1. Input the rotation direction and the angle of rotation, and then press

If is selected

1. Input the rotation direction, the angle of rotation and the number of feed boundaries to ignore, and then press

For the method to ignore all feed boundaries, refer to

"If

is selected" (page 83).

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Delete program being edited.

1. Press or to display the programming screen.

2. Select

The confirmation screen appears.

, and then press .

3. Press to delete program, and then press to cancel this command.

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Programming with Commands

PD-3000

CHAPTER 4 PROGRAMMING WITH COMMANDS

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Pressing combinations of specific keys on this machine allows programming. These key combinations are called 'commands'. This chapter describes the method of programming with commands.

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

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

Refer to Chapter 3 "Programming with Icons" (page 22).

⇒

Keys to be used

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

Returns to the launcher screen.

Press this key to perform feed or create basting.

Press this key for smoothing or editing.

Deletes a part of the data.

Press this key to create a line or a circle.

command mode.

Moves the work clamp.

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

Cancels operation.

Inputs the end code.

These values are available for input.

Advances steps.

Press this key to set the needle position or use this key as a part of a command.

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Programming screen

On the launcher screen, select the icon and press to display the programming screen. If the screen

is not displayed, hold

down.

* When the following message is displayed, press to program without operating the sewing machine.

Displays the program number.

Displays a comment (maximum 64 one-byte characters). If it is not displayable, scroll it.

Displayed when the work clamp can move.

Displays program image.

Displays the distance from the home

osition.

Displays a command type.

Displays the distance from the previous needle position.

Displays the input value.

Displays which comman

Displays program size. Displays the end code when it is set.

key is depressed.

Displays the count of created stitches.

Displays the stitch count able to be created.

Displays the current needle position number.

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Moving needle point

Proceeding by stitches

Returning by stitches

Programming

Line

Curve

Circle

Proceeding to the end point

Returning to the first point

Proceeding by skipping stitches

Returning by skipping stitches

Skipping to the end point (not applicable at the home position)

Skipping to the first point

Returning the position to the home position

Creating a line (Input the stitch length in

Creating a curve (Input the stitch length in

Ending input for a curve

Creating a circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference (Input the overlap stitch counts in

Specifying a diameter to create a clockwise circle (Input the overlap stitch counts in

Specifying a diameter to create a counterclockwise circle (Input the overlap stitch counts in

Specifying a radius to create a clockwise circle (Input the overlap stitch counts in

Specifying a radius to create a counterclockwise circle (Input the overlap stitch counts in

Arc

Semicircle

Zigzag

Splitting

Magnified input

Creating an arc by specifying 3 points

Creating a clockwise semicircle

Creating a counterclockwise semicircle

Creating a zigzag stitch (After inputting the width of the zigzag in

, input the pitch of the zigzag stitch in .)

Carrying out a zigzag stitch on the right side of the sewing path

Carrying out a zigzag stitch on the left side of the sewing path

Carrying out a zigzag stitch symmetrical to the sewing path

Stopping the needle at the upper end by split

Stopping the needle at the lower end by split

Magnified input (× 2)

Magnified input (× 5)

Magnified input (× 10)

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Creating a double stitch in the reverse direction of the sewing path (Input the width of the double stitch in

Carrying out a double stitch on the right side of the sewing path

Carrying out a double stitch on the left side of the sewing path

Creating a parallel stitch in the same direction as the sewing path (Input the width of parallel stitch in

Carrying out a parallel stitch on the right side of the sewing path

Carrying out a parallel stitch on the left side of the sewing path

Offset

Basting

Feed

Multiple stitch

Trace

Editing program

Creating an offset (Input the width for offset in

Carrying out an offset on the right side of the sewing path

Carrying out an offset on the left side of the sewing path

Creating split data after basting data

Creating basting data

Specifying split points (for sewing different patterns separately in a sequence) after feed

Moving in parallel for the feed

Starting a multiple stitch

Creating a multiple stitch (Input the number of lines for a multiple stitch in

Creating data by tracing a pattern

Moving a pattern symmetrical to the Y-axis

Moving a pattern symmetrical to the X-axis

Moving a pattern symmetrical to a point

Retrying a multiple stitch (Input the number of lines for a multiple stitch in

Rotating a pattern clockwise

Rotating a pattern counterclockwise

Copying a rotated pattern clockwise

Copying a rotated pattern counterclockwise

Resizing a pattern (Input the magnification in the X direction in the magnification in the Y direction in

Copying a resized pattern (Input the magnification in the X direction in and input the magnification in the Y direction in

Repeated copying

Copying symmetrically to a point

Copying a pattern symmetrically to the X-axis

Copying a pattern symmetrically to the Y-axis

Copying in the reverse direction

, and input

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Moving data in parallel before the current needle position (changing the moving amount data of the needle position)

Moving data in parallel after the current needle position (using needle drop data to the moved-to position)

Setting attribute

Setting the number of feed boundaries to be ignored (0 to 99)

Stopping the needle at the upper end (only when the needle position is at split)

Stopping the needle at the lower end (only when the needle position is at split)

Setting the maximum sewing speed at 400 rpm or lower

Setting the maximum sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower

Setting the maximum sewing speed at 800 rpm or lower

Setting the maximum sewing speed at 600 rpm or lower

Canceling low speed data setting

Turning on option output 1

Turning on option output 2

Deleting program

Ending programming

Turning on option output 3

Turning off all option outputs

Canceling setting for the height of presser foot

Setting the height of presser foot (Input the height of presser foot from ００ to 99 in

Not breaking thread for feed (only when the needle position is at feed)

Breaking thread for feed (only when the needle position is at feed)

Canceling basting data setting

Deleting all data

Deleting data from stitches

Deleting data before stitches

Normal end

Fixing the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower

Carrying out no thread wiping

Setting the sewing speed at 1200 rpm or lower without thread wiping

Carrying out no thread trimming

Fixing the sewing speed at 1500 rpm or lower

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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

Making environment settings

Programming screen

Description of icons

Programming for each stitch

Programming a detailed pattern for each stitch (magnified input)

Pattern with lines

Pattern with curves

Double stitch

Continuous sewing with the work clamp in position after thread trimming (feed)

Basting

Symmetrical pattern

Programming different patterns by splitting each in sequence (split)

Zigzag stitch

Multiple stitch

Programming tracing according to a pattern

Resizing a pattern

Modifying a part of pattern

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

Moving the sewing start point

Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch

Adding an escape point before the sewing start point

Moving the escape point

Deleting the escape point

Moving the pattern in parallel (when the first stitch is the sewing start point)

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

Deleting a part of data during programming

Moving a part of a continuous program in paralle

Moving a part of a continuous program in parallel partially

Not trimming thread at the last stitch

Creating a line

Creating a curve

Creating a circle

Creating an arc

Creating a semicircle

Creating a zigzag stitch

Creating a zigzag circle

Creating double stitch

Creating a multiple stitch

Creating needle drop data

Creating feed data

Creating basting data

Creating trace data

Checking the program setting and setting attributes

Editing the current program

Deleting a part of current data

Creating a stop stitch

Making out thread trimming

Setting out option output

Low-speed sewing

Creating split data

Basting

Changing the height of the presser foot

Changing the thread tension

Inputting the trigger

Ending programming

Checking each stitch

Checking a series of stitches automatically

Skipping