Brother PD-3000 User Manual

PD-3000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this manual before using the machine.

Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

PROGRAMMER

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

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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,		If the programmer is subjected to a strong force
	otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or		such as by being dropped or stepped on, it may
	problems with correct operation.		become damaged.
	Ask the place of purchase or a qualified technician to		If you continue to use the programmer while it is
	carry out any internal inspections, adjustments or		damaged, it may result in fire or electric shocks.						If
	repairs that may be required.		the programmer becomes damaged, immediately
	(Any problems with correct operation that occur as a		disconnect	it	from	the sewing	machine		(or
			disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and
	result of the customer attempting to disassemble or
			contact the	place		of purchase	or	a qualified
	modify the programmer will not be covered by the
			technician.
	warranty.)
	The bag that the programmer came in should be		Do not insert objects such as screwdrivers into the
			AC adapter jack or the CF card slot, otherwise it
	kept out of the reach of children or disposed of
	safely. Young children may risk suffocation if they		may case fire or electric shocks or problems with
			correct operation.
	place it over their head while playing with it.
	Do not handle the programmer or connector for the		Disconnect	the	AC	adapter from	the	wall outlet

sewing machine or the AC adapter with wet hands,		before disconnecting the AC adapter plug from the
		programmer, otherwise it may cause electric shocks
otherwise it may cause electric shocks.
		or problems with correct operation.

Installation

		Do not use any AC adapter other than the one from		Do not damage or process the connection cable for
		Brother, otherwise it may cause fire or electric		the sewing machine or the AC adapter cable, or
		shocks or problems with correct operation.		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
		When using the AC adapter, do not use any voltage		correct operation.
		other than the specified voltage, otherwise it may
		cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct
		operation.

During use

	If a foreign object gets inside the programmer,		Do not use the programmer if a problem is noticed
	immediately disconnect it from the sewing machine		such as smoke or a bad odor coming from the
	(or disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet)		programmer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric
	and contact the place of purchase or a qualified		shocks or problems with correct operation.
	technician. If you continue to use the programmer		Immediately disconnect the programmer from the
	while there is a foreign object inside it, may result in		sewing machine (or disconnect the AC adapter from
	fire or electric shocks or problems with correct		the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or
	operation.		a qualified technician.
	Do not allow water or oil to get onto the programmer,		(The programmer must never be repaired by the
	otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or		customer, as it can be extremely dangerous to do
	problems with correct operation.		so.)
	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.

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CAUTION

Environmental requirements

	Use the programmer and the sewing machine in	The ambient temperature should be within the
	an area which is free from sources of strong	range of 5°C to 35°C during use and storage.
	electrical noise such as electrical line noise or	Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
	static electric noise.	may cause problems with correct operation of the
	Sources of strong electrical noise may cause	programmer and the sewing machine.
	problems with correct operation of the programmer	The relative humidity should be within the range of
	and the sewing machine.
		45% to 85% during use and storage, and no dew
	Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
		formation should occur in any devices.
	should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the	Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
	machine.	formation may cause problems with correct
	Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this	operation of the programmer and the sewing
	may cause problems with correct operation of the	machine.
	programmer and the sewing machine.	In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power
	The power supply capacity should be greater than
		and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
	the requirements for the equipment’s power	Lightning may cause problems with correct
	consumption.	operation of the programmer and the sewing
	Insufficient power supply capacity may cause	machine.
	problems with correct operation of the programmer
	and the sewing machine.

Installation

	Do not place the programmer on unstable					Turn off the power switch before connecting and
	surfaces such as unsteady tables or high					disconnecting the connector for the sewing
	shelves, otherwise it may tip over or fall down					machine, otherwise it may damage the programmer
	and cause injury.					and the control box.
	Do not place	heavy objects		on top of the		Be sure to disconnect the connector for the sewing
	programmer,	otherwise	it	may	become
						machine when using the AC adapter, otherwise it
	unbalanced and tip over		or	fall	down and
						may cause problems with correct operation of the
	cause injury.
						programmer.

During use

	The programmer and the sewing machine	When finished with creating programs,
	should only be used by operators who have	disconnect the connector for the sewing
	received proper training.	machine and store the programmer in a safe
	Be sure to wear protective goggles when using	place.
		If the sewing machine is operated while the
	the sewing machine.
		programmer is still sitting		on the	work	table,
	If goggles are not worn, there is the danger
		the programmer may	fall	down	and	cause
	that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken
		injury, or damage to	the	programmer may
	needle may enter your eyes and injury may
		result.
	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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CONTENTS

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
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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

	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
If	is selected...................................................	82
If	is selected ..............................................................................	82
If	is selected ..............................................................................	83
If	is selected ...............................................................................	84
If	is selected ...............................................................................	84
If	is selected ..............................................................................	85
If	is selected ..............................................................................	85
If	is selected ...............................................................................	85
If	is selected ...............................................................................	85
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

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

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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

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

Deleting program ...........................................................................	179
Deleting program saved on a medium.....................................	179
Formatting media...........................................................................	181
Formatting media.....................................................................	181

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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

Confirming the contents of the box

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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Contents and usage

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,

•who use this sewing machine for the first time, and

•who sometimes create programs.

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

•who have created programs for BAS-300 series.

Chapter 5 Extended Option Output (PROGRAM)

Describes how to set the extended option output.

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

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

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

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

Chapter 8 Displaying Sewing Machine Program (PANEL)

Describes how to display program of the sewing machine.

Chapter 9 Displaying a Clock (CLOCK)

Describes how to display and set a clock.

Additional Information

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Chapter 2

Setting Up Your Programmer

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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP YOUR PROGRAMMER

Part names and functions

Display panel

Displays a program image and messages being programmed.

AC adapter jack

CF card slot

Connector

Operation panel

Press these keys for operation.

Operation panel key

					JOG key
HOME key										DISP key
BACK key										ENTER key
P key

Example of the use of a strap

A strap is not provided as a standard accessory.

After use

Wind the cable as shown in the figure.

Hole for a strap

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

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Features

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.)

Basic operation

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.

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.

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 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.

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.)

CAUTION

	Do not place the programmer on unstable surfaces	Turn off the power switch before connecting and
	such as unsteady tables or high shelves, otherwise	disconnecting the connector for the sewing
	it may tip over or fall down and cause injury.	machine, otherwise it may damage the programmer
	Do not place heavy objects on top of the	and the control box.
		Be sure to disconnect the connector for the sewing
	programmer, otherwise it may become unbalanced
	and tip over or fall down and cause injury.	machine when using the AC adapter, otherwise it
	The programmer and the sewing machine should	may cause problems with correct operation of the
		programmer.
	only be used by operators who have received
		When finished with creating programs, disconnect
	proper training.
		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.

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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

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.

4.Remove the pattern sheet.

5.Switch off the sewing machine.

Foot switch pedal

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

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.)

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

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

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

Using excessive torque may damage the case.

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Making initial settings

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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Making environment settings

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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Functional overview of PD-3000

Creates and	Displays the date
edits program.	and time.

Displays the data list and detailed data in each medium.

Displays the data image of the sewing machine.

Makes settings of the programmer such as a display language and clock.

Notes on pattern sheet

About pattern sheet

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

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

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Handling media

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.

•Do not disassemble or modify CF cards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Recommended CF cards are commercially available ones from SanDisk and Hagiwawa Sys-Com. 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
*1 \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

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 low ambient temperature.

Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.

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	Data resolution	Medium	Format	Write
		stored
		20000 stitches/pattern
		900 patterns
		Holdable sum total of
	BAS-300G data	patterns depends on the	0.05 mm/pulse	CF card	FAT16	Available
		capacity of the CF card.	(*4)
		Approx. 7.9 million
		stitches for a CF card of 32
		MB.
	BAS-300E Data	20000 stitches/pattern
		100 patterns	0.05 mm/pulse	2HD	1.44M for
	(BAS-300F, KE-436B,					Available
		Up to 360,000 stitches in	(*4)	floppy disk	DOS/V
	436C)
		total
	TFD embroidery data					Not
	(*2)	20,000 stitches/pattern	0.1 mm/pulse	CF card	FAT16
						available
	(DST, DSB, DSZ)
		4000 stitches/pattern
	Former BAS-300A data	10 patterns	0.1 mm/pulse			Available
		Up to 40,000 stitches in		2DD
					Formatted
		total
				floppy disk
		2000 stitches/pattern			automatically.
				(*3)		Not
		10 patterns
	Former BAS-300 data		0.2 mm/pulse
		Up to 20,000 stitches in				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	A series (2DD)	E and F series	KE-436B,	G series (CF	Corresponding
	functions		(2HD)	436C(2HD)	card)	commands
	Resolution	0.1mm/pulse	0.05mm/pulse	0.1 mm/pulse	0.05 mm/pulse
	Low-speed	2 options: 400	4 options: 400, 600, 800, 1200 rpm
	sewing	and 1200 rpm
	Split function	No	Yes
	during sewing
	Stoppage of split
	with the needle at	No	Yes
	the lower end
	Extended option	No	Yes	No	Yes
	output

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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.

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

Caution

zDo 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

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

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

zWhen 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

zDo 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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Programming with icons

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 launcher screen.

Press this key to return to the previous 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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