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1. 2 Correct the broken thread and pass it through again Refer to Chapter 1 4 1 Upper Threading gt Page 1 15 for details 3 Press the R switch or press the STEP BACK FWD switch at machine head in order to reset the alarm 4 Return the hoop to a position where thread breakage occurred by pressing the STEP BACK switch gt lt BACK FWDPP gt UU W1271Q When the switch is pressed for 5 stitches or more the machine continues operation without holding the switch To stop the machine press the switch to the opposite side 5 Press the switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation START Q W1270Q 6 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3 2 Mending In case that a head stops for some reasons such as thread breakage only the stopped head will retry sewing by specified number of stitches when the head is recovered and after that all the heads will restart normal sewing e Refer to Setting of Mending on page 5 12 to set this function to mend the missing stitches caused by thread breakages G N Thread tension base lamp Thread tension base switch PPPPMPP PP POS 994008 oooO Q Q 197 S W1258Q j This function works in the following procedure 1 In case of an error such as thread breakage the thread tension stand
2. ON Inserts a pause signal automatically between the same two needle numbers OFF Does not insert pauses E Those settings will be retained after turning off the machine 1 Press twice E 2 Select by pressing lt gt W0620Q W0621Q 4 Select Auto pause ins by pressing AV ae Motive Speed pH UP p Del small stech 0 38 OFF Ba W0633Q 5 Select whether or not to insert a pause automatically by pressing lt gt Motive Speed p UP Ba Del small stech 0 38 N Bra W0634Q 6 Press eno The renewed setting is stored and the screen changes into the previous one Pressing will cancel the modification of the setting 5 28 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Lock Stitch Chapter 5 Setting Lock stitch can be set at the sewing start and end positions and sewing start position after trimming thread Setting lock stitch at the sewing start position 1 Press EN twice 2 Select with lt i W0620Q W0562Q 5 Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch Validating the lock stitch W0562Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0563Q 6 Press the button The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 29 Chapter 5 Setting Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send position 1 Press GER twice 2 Select 4 with lt I D W0620Q W0562Q 5 Press to validate or invalidate
3. E The following startup speed can be set NOMAL Starts up the main shaft at the normal speed UP Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft CAP Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using the cap frame FLAT Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using a frame other than the cap frame 1 Press twice W0620Q W0621Q 4 Select Motive Speed with AV W0626Q 5 Select the type of the ss spoed or the main shaft with lt gt W0627Q 6 Press the button The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed 5 26 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Small Pitch Deletion Stitches less than preset can be deleted Settings in the range of OFF to 1 0 mm in units of 0 1 mm are valid When OFF is chosen stitch deletion is not carried out 0 3 is set before shipment 1 Press twice dm 2 Select T E a W0620Q 3 W0621Q 4 5 Del small steha W0629Q 6 Press eno Calculating W0630Q The new setting is saved and calculation is performed The previous screen appears BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 27 Chapter 5 Setting Automatic pause insertion A pause signal will be inserted automatically between the same two needle numbers when reading the DST data which had been set to the needle on the setting screen of needle bar number E The following settings are available
4. W0425Q 9 Press ZJ five times S is input W0426Q 3 14 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 10 11 12 13 14 15 Press twice T is input W0427Q Press once 0 is input W0428Q Press gt Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When inputting the same character continuously press the gt to move the cursor to the right W0429Q Press once 0 is input W0430Q Press once W0431Q After inputting a data name press y A data name is modified by the above procedures 0 TIGER BENJOY 8MO N LADY BHORSE aGOLF W0432Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When modifying only one character FLNWER can be modified to FLOWER in the following procedures 6 W0433Q 7 Press gt twice and display N reversely W0434Q 8 Press EN W0435Q 9 Press 6 four times O is input W0436Q 10 Press a A data name is modified by the above procedures W0437Q 3 16 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Sewing Operation Before Starting Sewing Select a hoop to set on the machine E The following operation should be done before turning the power ON to the machine Otherwise it will damage the hoop 1 Select either the flat hoop or cap hoop using FLAT or CAP switch on the operation panel When a flat or tabular hoop or a
5. W0597Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 19 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4 The embroidery Sm advances retracts by a specified number of stitches 23105 a 900 aa BT Ji W0598Q For Step Forward Back 1 Press 4 gt Stitches steps forward back by a specified amount Resuming Sewing 1 Press 13 Sewing is started 3 20 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Writing the embroidering data The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk E The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD 1 Press the Mid button The embroidering data stored in the memory is displayed 2 The list of the embroidering data is displayed Select the screen by pressing lt gt DEA 81990317 BSTHAKET kd B4HTESTL BKOBANAS6 BPATANOL 4 BPATANO2 BTESTOS TEST W0476Q 3 Select the embroidering data to be written with numeric keys or lt DAV W0480Q 4 Press the button 5 Designate the thread trimming feed number with lt q P It cannot be designated when the ECS data format is selected Use numeric keys lt D gt or the button to change the file name In the ECS data format W0599Q WO0448Q 6 Highlight the icon of the data format with AY and designate the format of the data to be written with 7 Highlight the edit value validating or invalidating icon with AVY and designate va
6. 1 Press lig switch Data saved in the machine is displayed 2 Select a screen by pressing lt q gt keys and select required data by pressing ten keys or lt 4 gt AV When using ten keys for data selection input a numerical figure 1 9 which indicates each data name Required embroidery data is selected and read BENJOY 8MO N BHORSE BFLOWER 8GOLF BCAT W0397Q 3 Press J key Required embroidery data is selected and read W0406Q Start Embroidering 1 Press to check the embroidering area 2 Press to start embroidering W0406Q Sewing is started and the next screen is displayed 2111 IBROTHER W0439Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 2 9 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures 2 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select em broidery data in order to start embroidering Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk gt Page 3 3 Reading of data from the memory gt Page 3 7 Registration of data created by BE 100 gt Page 3 8 05 am ca These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen la Modification of data name gt Page 3 13 Deletion of embroidery data gt Page 3 9 Embroidering Operation Embroidering start gt Page 3 17 Embroidering feedhold g
7. Stop at the end of sewing Reading mode W0579Q To read the data from a floppy disk insert the floppy disk into the operation panel To read the data from a computer establish connection with it To read the data via network arrange the network for the communication Press eno Choose the first data for the sewing with AV lt gt keys and press a E 3 Shows the mode for the reading 86006 gG009 Shows the device to read from W0580Q Press to change the order of the data Each pressing on the key will switch to the registered date order or the alphabetical order BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 35 Chapter 5 Setting 9 Press to start the sewing M0 1053 MARAEA el Dooi One of MANU manual AUTO automatic or F AT full automatic will be displayed for the reading mode W0581Q 10 Press Mid when the sewing is completed If AUTO automatic is selected the next data will be read here then the machine gets into a standby status If MANU manual is selected the next data to be read will be shown here Choose the required data with AW lt gt keys and press 4 86006 gG009 W0582Q 11 To discontinue the automatic sewing follow the steps 1 to 4 then set the device to read from to memory and press eno 5 36 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen Patt
8. 4 Select RS Speed by pressing AV B AA Language Beep W0622Q 5 Select communication speed by pressing lt D 6 Press exe Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again W0623Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 23 Chapter 5 Setting Display Language A language to display on the screen can be set E The following languages can be selected Display Contents JPN Japanese Eng English Espa l Spanish fr French EX Traditional Chinese IT Italian Portug Portuguese 1 Press E twice W0620Q W0621Q 4 Select Language by sl AV W0622Q 5 Select a language to ARY by eng lt pb W0624Q 6 Press eno The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language 5 24 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Alarm Sound Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set E The following sounds can be set Chapter 5 Setting ON A sound is generated until the error is reset OFF A sound is generated twice 5 Asound is generated five times 1 Press E twice 2 W0620Q 3 W0621Q 4 W0622Q 5 Select a kind of sound by pereng lt D W0625Q 6 Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 25 Chapter 5 Setting Motive Speed The startup speed of the main shaft can be set
9. gt Page 4 8 2 Distance in the horizontal direction between two outer hoop centers gt Page 4 8 Distance in the vertical direction between two outer hoop centers E E 3 gt Page 4 8 g 0 O m O p o S a ke D En O D m 5 o a D rz do Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right Vertical direction from upper right to lower left Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left Vertical direction from lower left to upper right Horizontal direction from upper right to lower left 5 ta 35 an 03 Vertical direction from upper left to lower right Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right 8 ta Vertical direction from lower right to upper left 0 stitch deletion Page 4 10 Thread trimming feed number gt Page 4 10 Swing width correction gt Page 4 11 4 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Rotation A pattern can be rotated W0558Q E A maximum range of rotation is 1 359 degrees E The rotating direction is counterclockwise E Rotating angle can be set in either of the following By using lt gt Angle can be specified in increments of 90 Setting of 90 180 or 270 is available By using ten keys Angle can be specified in increments of one degree 1 Read sewing data 2 Press ga 3 Press lt gt to select an angl
10. tracing Press the key to continue needle is moving between patterns a A move the hoop again lt is necessary to press during repeat sewing the again to start sewing Errors E 1C and E 1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems to next repeat pattern PAO oN a fae When the power is turned on bed oh damaged y can not be retracted ee This is not displayed in this model Presser foot down error while Presser foot down error searching for home position just after the power is turned on Arga over Pattern or the needle position is out of the Area over oo aa a ad sewable position 13 14 15 16 17 18 1B 1D 1E 1F Area over Hoop overhang X X Y Area over Hoop overhang Y Area over Hoop overhang X Y G BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 9 3 Chapter 9 Error code list E 2A Area over Area over Area over Area over E 2E Area over i Area over Area over E 34 Area over i Area over Area over Remove unused presser foot or it may be damaged Error Messages Pan J CR 4 l A Ld l anil Area over a Area over i 03 This function is not supported Turn off the power XY movement error Slave I F EEPROM read error Inter head CPU communication error Head CPU communication error XY CPU communication error I F CPU communication error Ma
11. 3 Press eno 4 Press the J key Origin register Ees mho W0616Q Hoop Retract Point The hoop basic point retract point can be set when sewing is interrupted E When restarting sewing after the hoop is retracted during an interrupt press 12 1 Press o 2 Move the hoop by pressing AVX gt W0525Q Current hoop coordinates 3 Press END Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again The hoop returns to the initial point Cancellation of Setting 1 Press once again Modified setting is canceled and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again The hoop returns to the initial point 5 18 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Hoop Automatic Retract Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing E This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments 1 Press aa 2 Select whether to retract the hoop automatically by pressing For automatically retracting the hoop W0526Q For not retracting the hoop automatically W0527Q 3 Press eno Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again Movement to Registered Sewing Start Point This operation should be done before starting sewing 1 Hold down and press o 2 The hoop moves and the zero point is detected Then the hoop moves to a regist
12. Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data page 4 1 s Yon Sets the upper thread breakage sensor gt Thread Breakage Sensor page 5 6 Machine motions can be set gt Chapter 5 Setting page 5 1 x Trims thread during suspension a Moves the hoop to a preset hoop retract position When this switch is pressed again the hoop returns to the previous position E Checks the embroidering area Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position is out of the area S Fj it y i J J gt y Y Y y r Ne S J gt J gt y gt y EN CAN e Y eno O Y X y USRACE X 3 y W1254Q Used for selecting data and setting functions Turning on the power with key pressed will display the memory clear selection screen HOOP Selects the flat or cap hoop This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 2 3 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures A lt I D V Moves the hoop Step back or forward is available during suspension Use lt gt switches only Changes the speed range during embroidering Use A V switches only Carries out inching of the hoop when the switch is pressed in the inching mode Move the cursor for s
13. Invalid 1 Press RS 2 Specify the number of a machine head by pressing ten keys and validate or invalidate the thread breakage sensor Each pressing on ten keys will switch the setting to valid or invalid Heads with which the sensor is valid W0488Q Pressing on key will switch the setting of the thread breakage sensor in each head to valid or invalid W0489Q 3 Press END Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again Thread Breakage Sensitivity Sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set E The sensitivity can be set within the range of 1 100 Sensitivity increases as the figure decreases E This function is previously set to 10 upon shipments 1 Press NEW twice 2 Select the needle bar for which the sensitivity is modified by pressing AV The number of needle bars changes in the sequence of ALL all needle bars gt 1 gt 2 gt 9 or 12 max gt ALL gt Selected needle bar All needle bars EJ Each needle bar fh W0490Q 5 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting 3 Select by pressing lt D 4 Input ve of the thread a sensor W0491Q 5 Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again Automatic Step Back The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage can be set E Setting can be done within the range of O 10 stit
14. puede da ar werden la table Do not get on Nicht auf den No montez pas No pise la Tisch stehen sur la table mesa W1202Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 Injury caution display 7 Injury caution display A Never touch or push the A Never touch or push the needle thread take up during A bar during operation as it may N A z 4 N SAA A operation as it may result in result in injuries or damage to injuries machine the sewing machine 8 High temperature caution display 9 High temperature caution display Pa mB pon EE a e am A SHSERIIETS CAUTION _Wiavee Buiebomn E ra Do not touch this part during activitation may bum hands Deckel bei Bedienung or for 30 minutes after shut off Otherwise Do not touch when nicht berYhren burns may result operating A ATTENTION A ATENCION Couvercle chaud La tapa caliente risque de br ler les mains puede quemarle las manos Ne pas toucher pendant No tocar estando en le fonctionnement marcha W1201Q 10 Ground mark Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur 11 Direction of operation W1205Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC a A Lo elit 90000 00000 dooo A
15. 5 2 0mm in both the X and Y directions The setting range is displayed as 5 20 on the screen This function is previously set to 0 no swing width correction upon shipment 1 Read sewing data 4 Press three times 0 Stitch Deletion 3 Select this tu etion by ual lt p Timing meade xk S e Deaton x o 6 W0601Q 4 Press after setting is finished Press AV when setting continuously Trimming teed gt Compensation W0602Q Thread Trimming Feed Number 3 Select this function by pressing AV Trimming feed B S ae ie A E Oy W0601Q 4 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 4 Select the number of feeds by pressing lt D W0603Q 5 Press after Seung is finished W0604Q Swing Width Correction Correction values within 5 20 can be input However excessively large values may result in distortion of a pattern 3 Select this function by pressing AV Trimming Teed S Compensation W0601Q 4 Select a correction amount in the X direction by pressing lt q P Trimming feed Compensation Trimming feed 5 Compensation W0606Q 6 Input a correction amount in cut Y direction by pressing lt q P Trimming feed gt Compensation W0607Q 7 Press after setting is finished Press AV when ae asia Trimming feed 5 Compensation W0607Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 4 11 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroide
16. A CAUTION follow the instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to equipment and surroundings Symbols A This symbol A 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 S This symbol S indicates something that you must not do This symbol O 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 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 2 Notes on safety DANGER A Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury CAUTION Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as high frequency welders Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation 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 The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the sewin
17. BC 9 5 Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures Lower shaft flash Lower shaft flash memory error memory error Lower shaft version up Lower shaft version up error A toh t error This is not displayed in this model ES ERROR BB BF Lower shaft motor undefined error ERROR C1 Area over during embroidering If the wiper is tangled with a thread remove it Wiper out error Wiper out error Press the MS or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side Check the connection of the communication cable of the panel If the cable is connected RH ERROR C3 Embroidering data buffer empty Correctly press the yg or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side If the cable is disconnected turn off the power and connect the cable Presser foot down error Presser foot down error Measured voltage value could not ERROR C5 be received form the lower shaft motor CPU Voltage value could not be ERROR C6 transferred to the lower shaft motor CPU Press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side to cancel the error and press This is not usually displayed Spindle rotation speed Spindle rotation speed error error the 1 If the same error occurs again there is a possibility that the spindle is overloaded ERROR CC Shuttle thread entanglement automatic reset Spindle rotation Speed command can not be Turn the power off and on once If the same command sending error received e
18. Setting OF ENVIO MEN da is 5 2 ei A we les earthly ele h aly els slat ah 5 3 29 Setting of speed limit in a small pitCh ooooonnnnccnnnnniccnnnnaccnononcncnanarrn nr nono nnn nro rn rra rr rra 5 3 Display Of InftormatiON 7 ia a Eds vaste lawn ids td ea 5 3 Hoop Retract Poltica dela 5 3 Hoop Movements serene aia 5 3 Setting of Needle Bars nisi irei secs ccetsescec ce aaan eideann ranana aAa cu getieeacodeddeu decntecs soceidencdcereuaneygudeeecudeadeusaceueerscaessetsuncs tes 5 4 Thread Breakage Sens OM iii dl a dd 5 6 Setting of sensor validity invalidity cccccceeeecceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeceeeeeceeeaaeaaeeeeeeesecsaaaeeeeeeeseeaaeeeeeeseccasaeeeeeeeseesecaeeeeess 5 6 Thread Breakage Sensitivity ccccccccceccceecceceeeeeeeeeeeeae cece ee eae aeaece eee saa aaaaeaeceeeeeseaaaeaeceseeeseaeceeeeeseeaeaeeeeeeeseeeeeaees 5 6 Automatic Sep Bak dai aaa 5 7 Setting of Lower Thread Counter Stitch COUNteT oooccncoccconococcnonananonnnnancno non nc nono nn nn nono nn nro n nn rrnnn rr rn rra rn rre 5 8 Setting Of MAChine ooommnccccnnnnnnnnnccnnnsncnnnannn rre 5 9 Embroidery HOOP hetara e oca acto ceda 5 9 Speed Range iii lt ito 5 10 Speed of Each Speeds Range cuida iia dia 5 11 SENO dit 5 12 Thread Trimming Lsndth tica da O OA Aes ele dh cee dd OA Sh Reema eh teak ee dhe do 5 14 Thread Withdrawal Feed Length eccececcecceceeeeeeeeaece cece cece caaaeaeeeeeeesecaaeaeeeeeeeseceaeaeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeeeseecaeaeee
19. VOOOOO in W1207Q W1208Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area W1209Q Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature z s W1211Q Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place Do not place it on cloth sni ts dl e gt Do not bend the disk Do not put things on the disk W1213Q W1215Q Store it in the case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage QT W1217Q Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer ba Do not use floppy disks under high humidity A Ny e ity p zo Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight pa Avoid contact with solvent or drink W1210Q W1212Q W1214Q W1216Q Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the head of the floppy disk drive periodically W1218Q Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Protecting data in floppy disks Write protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion A write protected disk is read only It is recommended to provide write protection for disks which contain important data To do so slide the write protect notch to open the slot as shown below Slide the notch in this direction to prevent dat
20. a machine with a large capacity compressor and the like is used gt Change the power to the other system Use a stabilizer Replace the power PCB with a new one Replace the main PCB with a new one Only a certain head does not Is the head out of action with either the head switch or the machine operate controller Refer to the block diagram showing cable connections and check to see that other cables are connected to the head switch PCB and the head PCB and the head PCB properly Jump motor does not operate Check to see if connection from the jump motor to connector P11 and P12 of the head PCB is proper Wiper motor does not operate Check to see if connection from the wiper motor to connector P8 and P9 of the head PCB is proper Replace the head PCB with a new one BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 10 7 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 10 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1 Attaching Bobbin Winder O ON W1327Q Ns 2 1 Mount two pieces of bobbin stand L 2 on the thread winder stay 1 with nut 4 10 2 Mount the thread winder assembly set 3 on the thread winder stay 1 with the tightening screw 11 3 Mount the thread guide 4 with the drilling bolt set 6 x 20 14 and nut 6 13 4 Mount the spool shaft B 5 and pan 6 spool mat 7 and spool cushion 8 with nu
21. adjustment Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to the back of the material and that the lower stitch width will be about 1 3 of the upper stitch width E Adjustment of tension spring W1250Q 1 The standard height of the tension spring is the point from where the upper thread comes down by about 14 mm when it is pulled with certain tension which does not pull out the thread 2 The standard force of the tension spring is 0 2 to 0 3 N at the start of the motion when it is pulled in the direction illustrated Adjust it so that the tension spring does not move when the upper thread is pulled out slowly from the presser foot 1 24 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 For adjusting the height loosen the screw 1 and turn the tension spring bracket 2 4 For adjusting the tension spring force insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar 3 and turn it E Lower thread tension To tighten To loosen W1251Q W1252Q The standard tension of the lower thread is 0 15 0 3N This tension may vary depending on the used thread In general press the bobbin case to a smooth vertical surface and hang the designated number of coins Turn the thread tension screw so that the lower thread will come out smoothly Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0 5 mm If not the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work Adj
22. all embroidery data J Reset settings Delete all embroidery data and reset settings 3 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Tape Reader Input Setting The followings describe how to input data from the tape reader N 3 4 Tape reader is required in the registration of tape data Confirm that the tape reader is connected properly to the operation panel before the operation Compatible data formats for the reading are the followings e TAJIMA BARUDAN e ZSK The data transfer rates of the tape reader and the embroidery machine have to be synchronized each other before sewing The stored data in the memory is titled as Tape Date Turn on the power switch of the tape reader Set the tape to read after the READ button is illuminated DIR Power switch READ button Paper tape W0414Q Set device to read from to memory Refer to Automatic input setting gt page 5 34 for the setting procedure Press Mig four times The tape data selection screen is shown Select tape data 4 W0593Q W0416Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 11 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 5 Choose the type of the tape data with lt gt keys W0417Q 6 Press a The data will be read now Reading data W0594Q 3 12 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Modificatio
23. as shown below the hoop cannot move into the area Enlarge the embroidering area on the operation panel a gt i ayers 4 Embroidering area W1281Q y BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 9 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7 Jog Switches 7 1 Hoop Movement to Start Position va Se W1282Q Pi The hoop can be moved by pressing lt DAY before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7 2 Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop Movement e Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine Pay utmost care in the inching mode Although the distance of the frame moved in the inching mode is stored even after turning OFF the power if the power is turned ON again and sewing is started the pattern may be embroidered in a different position Be sure to use the inching mode appropriately A N Inching mode MIBROTHER W1283Q W1282Q 1 Press J while pressing 3 switch in order to select the inching mode 2 Press lt DAY and the hoop moves to the direction of the pressed switch Note that the forcible hoop movement will produce deviation of embroidering by the amount e If the hoop and material are deviated from each other during embroidering correct it by using the jog switches 3 Pressing re
24. breakage detector Single phase 200 V 220 V 230 V 240 V 1 7 kVA Flourescent lamp 92VA 49W Maximum Weight 700 kg 600kg Before assembly Before assembly 3036 W x 800 L x 1405 H mm 2320 W x 800 L x 1405 H mm After setup After setup 3112 W x 1345 L x 1750 H mm 2396 W x 1345 L x 1750 H mm Embroidery hoops in different sizes Bobbin winder Power supply Dimensions 1 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Accessories MM eee Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Embroidery hoop Tubular square hoop 26 x 43 e Holder base 30 x 43 6 head 6 4 head 4 6 head 6 4 head 4 Tubular round arm set Other embroidery hoops in different sizes 6 head 7 4 head 5 e Sash frame assembly Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can be used with BAS 412A and BES 916AC e Cap frame 6 head 6 4 head 4 Cap frame drive assembly 6 head 6 4 head 4 Base frame set 6 head 12 4 head 8 Set frame base set 1 Table assembly Bobbin winder BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 3 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 2 Names of Machine Components Fluorescent lamp switch Flat Cap hoop select switch Operation panel Thread tension dial Thread tension base switch E ajaja jajajaja DODOoo STEP BACK 058553335 FWD switch A ood0 006 de E 09 800000 99999 P0000 Fluorescent la
25. but its mending is set to OFF Some other head has an error Illuminates green The head is ready to drive Blinks green The head has an error Blinking will change into illuminating when the error is cleared Blinks red The head has a thread breakage error Blinking will change into illuminating when the error is cleared E Thread tension stand switch Sets drive suspend of each head and ON OFF of the mending Mending is a function to drive or suspend the head for the specified time period when the machine steps back during embroidering Switching of drive suspend should be done when the machine is stopped e Switching of the mending should be done when the machine is suspended during embroidering N Flip the switch up to Flip up the switch further to suspend the head switch ON OFF the mending ON x a A Flip the switch down to suspend the head W1259Q 2 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the machine power gt page 2 8 v Retrieve the embroidery data gt page 2 9 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering gt page 3 1 Vv Edit the retrieved embroidery data Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data gt page 4 1 Press on the operation panel Press on the operation panel BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 2 7 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power
26. direction of the arrow to fasten them If the floor is not strong enough the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation In sucha case it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 7 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case 9 9 O O W1225Q Repeat the procedures below for all the heads 1 Unscrew the screw 1 then detach the bracket 3 and pin 2 1 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 4 Mounting of Table E Preparation for mounting the table Table guide bridge W1226Q e This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine e The table is a standard attachment 1 Tentatively mount 4 3 in four head models table supports Front 1 on the leg front using 4 bolts each BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 9 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation E For embroidering with tubular square hoop or cap frame lower position W1227Q 1 Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R 1 M 2 six head models only and L 3 from the back 2 Put the table backing plate 4 of each table on to the table guide bridge 5 and slide to the other s
27. displayed again 5 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Speed of Each Speed Range Maximum speed of each range can be set E Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm E The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop Press B 2 Select by pressing lt gt W0609Q W0611Q 4 Select a speed dba to modify by by pressing AV 5 EE jdn E 1200 mos 00 be fy 700 400 E E 600 L Maximum speed Lowest speed Upper limit of speed to be set in each range W0503Q 5 Input a Ela speed by pressing ten keys E 4 F400 fs Soo Es 400 E 450 W0504Q 6 After modification is finished press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again E 4 F400 fs 500f Es 400 E 420 W0505Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Mending Details of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage E Contents of each setting item are as described below Item Contents For setting a mending end point number of stitches before a thread breakage within the range of 1 10 This function is previously set to 1 stitches upon shipments For setting whether to reset a thread breakage error automatically This function is previously set to Manual upon shipments For resetting an error automatically For resetting an error manually For setting whether to stop embroidering tempor
28. enlargement reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys 0 W0457Q 7 Press eno The initial screen is displayed again 125 4 W0458Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 4 5 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Mirror A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror Right left mirror patter Up down mirror patter Zero point symmetric mirror patter W0560Q E Up down mirror pattern gt Right left mirror pattern gt Zero point symmetric mirror pattern Right left mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the right left direction on the basis of the embroidering start point KP Up down mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the up down direction on the basis of the embroidering start point The pattern is reversed on the basis of the Zero point symmetric mirror pattern embroidering start point 1 Sewing data is read 2 Press ga Right Left Mirror Pattern 3 Keep pressing until is displayed 0 100 4 Press eno W0451Q The initial screen is displayed again BIBROTHER W0461Q 4 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Up Down Mirror Pattern 3 Keep pressing until is displayed ad i O i i 100 W0451Q 4 Press eno The initial screen is displayed again E 100 gs 100 w W0462Q Zero Point Symmetric Mirror Pattern 3 Keep pressing until t is displayed Roo Ee 100 W0451Q 4 Press
29. eno The initial screen is displayed again x 100 ER fy 100 i I BBROTHER W0463Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 4 7 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Repetition A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified W0450Q W0464Q E The number of repetitions is 1 99 in both the vertical row and horizontal line directions E There are the following eight directions of repetitions 3 Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right OF Vertical direction from upper right to lower left E Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left EG Vertical direction from lower left to upper right 5 Horizontal direction from upper right to lower left EN Vertical direction from upper left to lower right B Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right A Vertical direction from lower right to upper left E There are the following two types of intervals between repetitions By setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern BZA By setting a distance between the centers of each pattern 1 Read sewing data 2 Press R24 twice 3 Input the number of repetitions in the vertical and horizontal directions by pressing ten keys The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing W0465Q 4 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Q
30. is located between the head 2 and 3 and also between the head 5 and 6 In BE 1204B BC models this switch is located between the head 1 and 2 and also between the head 3 and 4 STEP BACK FWD switch When BACK switch is pressed the machine steps back When FWD switch is pressed the machine steps forward If you keep the switch pressed for a while the machine will continue stepping even after you let the switch alone If any error occurs it can be reset When the sewing is suspended during the area checking pushing this switch can move the head to the previous or the next vertex of the outlined rectangle pattern In BE 1206B BC models switches are located between the head 1 and 2 and also between the head 5 and 6 In BE 1204B BC models switches are located between the head 1 and 2 and also between the head 3 and 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 2 5 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand The thread tension stand has lamps and switches mounted on it Switches can set movements of the heads such as to drive to suspend or mending and those statuses can be checked by lamps C N Thread tension stand lamp Thread tension stand switch pie rian oo oo oa aa a W1258Q a E Thread tension stand lamp Shows statuses of each head of the machine Lamp illumination Machine head status Off The head is suspended The head is not suspended
31. mm A MIBROTHER W0466Q Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern ER 4 El 0 For setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern W0467Q For setting a distance between the centers of each pattern W0468Q Select the direction of repetitions by pressing lt q P EE 4 r 25 mm DOE BIEROTHER W0469Q Press eno The initial screen is again E 4 a 25 mm a BIBROTHER W0470Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 4 9 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Other Editing Setting of other functions related to editing is available The following types of setting is available O stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without stepping forward or back This function is previously set to 8 for deleting Ostitch upon shipment 5 For deleting 0 stitch x For not deleting 0 stitch Thread trimming feed For setting the number of feeds for thread trimming number This function is previously set to X ECS data or Except ECS data upon shipment 1 For thread trimming at the number of feeds indicated on the icon x For not thread trimming by feeding Swing width correction For setting the needle swing width correction amount The correction amount can be set in increments of 0 1mm The setting range is 0
32. moving adjustment machine is started up in a mode without the home position detection after pressing the CAP SW to change the hoop Turn the power off and on once If the same Y axis home position w at iror Y axis home position error error occurs again the Y axis mechanism is faulty Stop error during SSP processing Press for restart when pressing the stop key while Hoop movement restarts if you prese 2 the hoop is moving Needle bar No of the Needle bar No of the destination Press the B or turn ON the F B switch on the destination is abnormal is out of range head to either side to cancel the error and set up the needle bar setting again Speed range abnormal Speed range is out of range This is not usually displayed X axis stepping motor X axis stepping motor connector Ti power off and ommones after cnocking te pping pping see that the connector of the X axis stepping connector error error i motor is properly connected E 1A ERROR 1A Destination coordinates error E E E E E i This is not usually displayed E ERROR 1B The machine has reached the y alsplay mending stop position E E E E tracing This is displayed when the stop switch is pressed Stop while transferring Me machine stops while the while the hoop is moving Press the 11 to Tracing is cancelled if the Ds key is pressed 1C Restart perimeter Dia machine stops during mask when the machine is stopped during mask racing
33. of the tension spring 5 4 Pull out the thread by about 50 mm 5 Pass the thread through the thread guide 6 E Attaching bobbin case W1241Q 1 Hold the knob 2 and attach the bobbin case securely 2 Close the rotary hook cover 1 1 18 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4 3 Replacing and Selecting Needle Relationship between materials and needles Needle Needle thickness Denim 14 Leather 16 18 DB x K5 Handkerchief 9 10 Shirt 11 Towel 12 13 E Selecting needle e When using special threads such as gold silver and rame yarn use a heavy duty needle 11 16 For better finish paste the waxed paper on the back of the material In general use DBxK5 11 18 according to the material thickness For knitted materials use DBxK23 11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking S E Removing needle Loosen the set screw 1 and remove the needle 2 W1242Q E Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the needle bar Tighten the set screw 1 firmly Set the needle so that the notched part will come on the rotary hook side The needle should not be angled to the left when viewed from the front BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 19 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4 4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame E Tubular square hoop W124
34. the Movable Knife PoOSItiON oooooooocccnnnnnnnocococcccnccnonnoncnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnncnnnnn nana nnnnn cnn nana nn enn nnnn anar nn nnnnnnnnnnnnes 8 9 5 Thread Wiper Adjust emit ld a dada 8 12 Chapter 9 Error code list Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical SectiOn ovina dada idad iia diaria 10 2 Electrical Section a 10 4 Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1 Attaching Bob M WINGER re A A arts 11 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 17 Contents 18 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 1 Specifications Embroidery machine used 12 needle six head embroidery 12 needle four head embroidery machine machine Application Pattern embroidery Sewing speed Maximum 1000 rpm Distance between heads 450 V x 360 H mm Maximum feed range 95 V x 360 H mm With cap frame 450 V x 360 H mm With sash frame Sewing area 430 V x 300 H mm With maximum size tubular square hoop flat hoop 85 V x 360 H mm With cap frame Feed system By timing belt and stepping motor drive Stitch length 0 1 12 7 mm minimum pitch 0 1 mm 3 5 2DD floppy disk Tajima format 3 5 2HD floppy disk the equivalent to Tajima format Storage medium 3 5 2DD floppy disk Barudan FDR FMC format 3 5 2DD floppy disk ZSK format 3 5 floppy disk brother ECS format Thread trimming Automatic thread trimmer Thread breakage detect Upper and lower thread
35. the lock stitch Validating the lock stitch W0564Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0565Q 6 Press the button The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed 5 30 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Setting the lock stitch at the sewing start position after thread trimming Press dE twice Select with lt D 1 W0620Q W0562Q Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch W0566Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0567Q Press the button The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting 5 31 Chapter 5 Setting Speed Limit in a Short Pitch Speed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch E The pitch can be designated between 0 0 and 2 0 mm in units of 0 1 mm E The speed can be set from 400 rpm to the maximum speed available for the current frame in units of 10 rpm 1 Press twice 2 Select ESA lt J D W0620Q W0637Q 4 ays the stitch rs to be limited with lt D W0569Q 5 ays the speed to be limited with lt D gt W0570Q 6 Press the button The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed W0571Q 5 32 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Invalidating speed limit in a short pitch 1 Press the button after the setting screen is displayed es i W0571Q 2 Press the button The changed settings are stored and the prev
36. to the main PCB is proper e Check to see if connection from connector P3 of the main PCB to connector P9 of the power supply PCB in the control box is proper e Check fuse F6 on the power supply PCB in the control box gt If itis blown replace it with a new one If it is blown again replace the power supply PCB Power frequency error occurs e Check whether the connector P2 of the power supply PCB is fallen out Wiper out error occurs Does the wiper on the error head remain projected gt Ifthe wiper is tangled with a thread remove it If the wiper does not return smoothly adjust it Enter the solenoid test mode and operate the wiper motor Check the icon on the panel gt If a sensor signal is not given check to see if connection from the wiper sensor to the head PCB is proper Replace the wiper sensor with anew one Replace the head PCB with a new one ERROR C7 occurs e Turn the power off once and on again If the same error occurs again replace the main PCB with a new one Main shaft rotation speed error Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaft occurs pulley gt If itis abnormally heavy the main shaft mechanism is faulty e Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the main shaft motor to the drive PCB is proper Cooling fan motor stops e Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connecti
37. where the arrow plate aligns with N H mark 200 higher by 1 7 mm than the needle bar lowest point 180 S Perform this after the height adjustment of the needle bar 5 Turn the rotary hook manually until the point of rotary hook 5 turns up 6 Loosen the screw 6 of the rotary hook cutting section and adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook to be within 0 1 to 0 3 mm Confirm that the height of the needle bar is 1 8 mm then 8 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment Tentatively tighten the screw 6 Check with needle bars of No 2 to No 12 if the clearance between each needle and the rotary hook is within 0 1 to 0 3 mm If there are any needles with clearances out of the range above adjust them again to get proper clearances Fully tighten the screw 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 8 7 Chapter 8 Adjustment 3 Adjustment of Presser Foot Height a N 1 material W1314Q W1315Q Ne 2 1 Turn the power switch off 2 Select the needle bar No 1 3 Loosen the screw 2 of the presser foot 1 and adjust the presser foot 1 until it comes above the cloth top surface when it is at the alignment position where the arrow plate and the N H mark 200 are aligned When the presser feet have been adjusted in height check that each needle lowers to the center of the presser foot hole 4 Adjust the arrow plate to align with 100 degrees and the
38. 3 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 6 Prepare the BES 100E and then press the lt q P ake sure that communication is available and press IJ or D EB Top page Last page 4 W0589Q W1198Q 8 Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or lt DAY and then press the key The data is registered in the machine memory W1199Q Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory 1 Press MIA A list of registered data is displayed 2 Select a screen by pressing lt q gt BENJOY BMOOM E BHORSE BFLOWER Currently displayed screen BGOLF ECAT No of screens to be selected W0397Q BFLOWER SCAT W0410Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 9 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4 When is pressed the confirmation message is displayed Delete Pes HAN W0591Q 5 When key is pressed selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory Deleting 4 W0592 O TIGER BENJO 8MOCN BLADY O SFLOWER 8GOLF SCAT W0413 When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely All embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory 1 Turn ON the power to the machine while pressing oe The confirmation message is displayed 2 Confirm the description to delete press switch OK to clear memory Pjes M Desion data e Setting W0770Q UN Delete
39. 3Q Loosen the thumb bolt M6 1 to draw it to the center Align the positioning hole on the tubular round arm frame 4 with the positioning pin 3 S58665 on the X feed sash 5 S58650 and fit the tubular round arm fixing nut 2 on the back side of the thumb bolt M6 1 into the hole on the X feed sash While keeping the nut in the hole slide the thumb bolt M6 toward the edge and tighten it firmly at the outermost point BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation E Holder base optional 1 3 Y axis cover W1244Q Attaching the holder base frame 1 Set the table Refer to Mounting of Table on page 1 9 2 Insert the frame connecting plate F 4 into the holder base frame L 1 flat frame C6 360 2 and holder base frame R 3 using bolts and washers 3 Attach the flat frame S connecting plates L 5 and R 6 to the holder base frames L 1 and R 3 4 Attach the flat frame S6 360 set 7 to the flat frame S connecting plates L 5 and R 6 using bolts of 4x12 and washers of middle 4 5 Remove 4 bolts 9 from the front of X feed sash 8 6 Put the frame connecting plates L 10 and R 11 on the X feed sash 8 Fix them with bolts and washers 7 Check that the clearance between the mounted flat frame C6 360 2 and the table is even when viewed from the machine front If adjustments are needed loosen bolts of the F table support
40. 6 10 7 1 Hoop Movement to Start Position ooooccccnnonicocicoccncconononcnnncnnnnnnnnononcnnnnnnnnnnnn nn cn cnn nana nn nn nn nn nn anne n nn rn nn nnannn nr etenn ne 6 10 7 2 Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop Movement ooocccinnoccccnonoccnononon conan nn nc nano nono rn nn nc nnnnnnnnnnnos 6 11 8 Detection f Home positionis a a eeusucassabecceser 6 12 Chapter 7 Maintenance A NN 7 2 1 1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary HOOK ooonoccccnnnociconococcnononnncnonnnnnn nono nnnn atuna nano AENEAN AE nn nan nn nn nn nan n nr nan nn naar nnncnns 7 2 1 2 Cleaning of Needle Plate coccion Aida ences 7 3 A O 7 4 A A NN 7 4 2 2 Lower Sha diurna oral incidan 7 5 Be GNOASIING A A a a ek Hien tai 7 6 ICAO E cit cba 7 6 SS A E A E A E ET E A a A E E Le oh Sa 7 8 S SIDIVING EIA AEEA ide ONE cae E TOE cata east TE 7 8 3 4 Needle bar flip up mechanismu eed ia 7 9 3 5 Feed Guide S ction wisn tini Aon ives tieleh ctl aise ie alent Sia ici 7 10 16 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Contents Chapter 8 Adjustment 1 Adjusting Needle Bar Height woo id dd ii serves 8 2 2 Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary HOOK c ccceceeeeeeeeeeee cece eee neeeee nene ran seen esa eeeeaeaeeeseseaaeaeeeeeseseneeeaees 8 6 3 Adjustment of Presser Foot Height ccccceceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeees seen cnn 8 8 4 Adjustment of Thread ritm me tix iii id cate 8 9 4 1 Attaching the Fixed Knife inisini dad 8 9 4 2 Checking
41. BE 1 204B BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL BE 1206B BC Please read this manual before using the machine Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE 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 lever 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 The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below Indications A DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to
42. Front 12 and move it in the direction of the arrow 8 Tighten each bolt securely after the adjustment is completed BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 21 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Attaching the holder base 1 Mount the holder base vertically to the X axis feed sash 1 and flat frame C6 360 2 using the thumb bolts 3 W1246Q 1 22 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation E Sash frame optional W1247Q Attaching the sash frame 1 Setthe table Refer to 3 4 Mounting of Table Page 1 9 for details 2 Mount two vertical sash frames 1 on the holder base frames L and R and two horizontal sash frames 2 on the X axis feed sash 3 and the holder base frame C6 360 4 using the screws 3 Set the material Then set sash clips 290 5 horizontally and set sash clips 220 6 vertically Six head models Sash clips 290 12 units sash clips 220 10 units Four head models Sash clips 290 10 units sash clips 220 6 units BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 23 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4 5 Adjustment of Thread Tension E Adjustment of upper thread 0 8 1 4N Upper stitch width a hi m thread Upper Lower thread Lower stitch width W1248Q W1249Q Adjust upper thread tension to 0 8 1 4N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide Correct
43. LF Currently selected embroidery data BMOOM BFLOWER Currently displayed screen BCAT No of screens to be selected Data in machine memory Number of stitches in selected embroidery data W0397Q When there is no data W0398Q W0399Q A space available is automatically selected Pressing Ep automatically locates the first space in the memory Currently displayed screen No of screens to be selected Data in floppy disk Icon indicating a kind of selected data W0400Q Pressing displays a pattern name Name of a selected embroidery pattern It may be the same as a file name W0401Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 5 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 6 Select data to register by pressing ten keys or lt DAV then press lt Data is newly registered in the machine memory W0402Q Select embroidery data and press tt The selected data is automatically registered in the memory and the machine enters a standby status If registration is done without loading a floppy disk the following screen is displayed after the step 4 is finished Load a floppy disk for data registration Insert MM and press EJ or O Foo page Last page W0588Q 3 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Reading from Memory Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory E A maximum 45 kinds or 480 000 stitches of embroid
44. NG 3 cir stcedeegtacen cape Secncagensewateshevbeot degen auheabed uai aa aater aaea t louse i oain araia aek 1 5 3 2 Installation Of MaCHING 22 2ch2s ae a ice castes ie a id 1 7 3 3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case ccccccceceeceecceceeeeeseecaeeeeeeececaaaaeceeeeesceaeaaeaeeeeseesecaeaeceseeqeaeeeeeeeseeensaneeeees 1 8 3 4 Mounting of Table 2 00 ccs niet nee ei eee is end ene eee eit 1 9 3 5iMounting of Cotton Stand iaa a Sia bi 1 12 3 6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case cin dicas 1 13 IN GROUNGING Ei IA Aran aa eet cette AE 1 14 4 Preparation for Embroidering 2 cccccccecsseeceeeeeeeeeeeee aeaaea aeae eee daaa apaa daada aaan aaa ea sega ddiaa aa dadada dadaan daah aa Daaa 1 15 4 1Upper Ihre adiINO ivi A aldo ete 1 15 4 2 Replacement of Bobbin ooooncononcccccccccconononcnoconcnoncnnnnoncnnnnnn eee eaaeeeceeeeesaaaaeaeceeeeeeceeeaeaeaeceeeeaacaeeeeeedseeeqneieaeeeeeeas 1 17 4 3 Replacing and Selecting Needle cccccccecceeeeeececneceeeeeeeeeeaeceeeeeecceaeaaeaeceeeeeseeaeaeceeeeeeeescneeeesedseecuaeeaeeeeeess 1 19 4 4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ccccceceeeeceecceeeeeeeeeeneaeeeeeeesecaaaeeeeeeeeseseccaeaeeeeesnusaeeeeeeeeess 1 20 4 5 Adjustment of Thread Tension cccceccececeeeeeeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeceeeeeeeceaaaeceeeeesesesaaaaeceeeeesesceaeeeeeeeseequcaeeaeeeeeees 1 24 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel das 2 2 Operation Panelian n
45. a loss or overwriting Slide the notch in this direction to write data W1219Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of models This manual explains two models BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name Check the model before using the machine The display is BE 1206B BC Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This Chapter describes the specifications installation and preparatory procedures of starting up the machine Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of embroidering processes Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes procedures of reading sewing data and sewing Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Explains how to edit the embroidery data Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes procedures of setting the machine and working environment Chapter 6 Operation of Machine Provides information on machine operation during embroidering Chapter 7 Maintenance Describes appropriate maintenance of the machine Chapter 8 Adjustment Explains how to adjust the needles Chapter 9 List of Error Messages Provides information on error codes and action to be taken Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine Chapter 11 Connecti
46. achines exercise care not to exceed the capacity of the outlet 3 1 Transportation of Machine When relocating the machine push the steel frame Never push the cover or carriage E When using a fork lift The central seal Lift forks W1222Q 1 Viewing the machine from the back position their center at the central seal insert the forks under the legs and lift the machine BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 5 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation E When using a crane More than oe W1223Q 2 Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine When lifting the machine make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate 1 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 2 Installation of Machine 5 3 1 4 W1224Q 1 Place Footboard 4 a rubber cushion 10 3 provided with the machine and PE sheet 2 under each of four adjustment bolts M20 1 The Footboard must be on the rubber cushion 2 Fit four adjustment bolts M20 1 into the hole of Footboard 4 and adjust the embroidery machine in height The adjustment must be made in such a manner that the four bolts are under an equal load when the machine is placed down To lower adjustment bolt M20 1 turn it in the direction of the arrow Also the casters should be raised 3 After adjusting four adjustment bolts M20 1 turn nuts M20 5 in the
47. again the color change proper position sensor is faulty Press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the color change mechanism is faulty This is not usually displayed Turn the power off and on once If the same error occurs again the X axis mechanism is faulty After passing through the thread press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side This is not usually displayed After u replacement of the lower thread press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side This is not usually displayed Press the B or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the I O CPU communication is faulty or the color q position sensor is faulty Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the I O CPU communication is faulty Press the B or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the I O CPU communication is faulty BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 9 Error code list E This is displayed in case that the machine had been shut down while the hoop was moving and Performing the home now is started up in a mode position detection for without the home position a the hoop position detection or in case that the Press the to start the home position
48. alified technician careful to observe all safety precautions Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified Use only the proper replacement parts as electrician to carry out any maintenance and specified by Brother inspection of the electrical system When replacing a fluorescent lamp use the same type lamp having a rating of 40 watts Turn off the power switch and disconnect the Wait until the fluorescent lamp cools off before power cable do not pull on the cable itself replacement Failure to do so can result in from the wall outlet before attempting to burns perform the following operations Otherwise the machine is started if the start switch is Q If any safety devices have been removed be pressed by mistake Injury may occur in absolutely sure to re install them to their original such a case positions and check that they operate correctly e When carrying out inspection adjustment before using the machine or maintenance Any problems in machine operation which result When replacing consumable parts such from unauthorized modifications to the machine as a rotary hook a knife or a fluorescent will not be covered by the warranty lamp 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read please contact your nearest Brother dealer 1 E
49. arily at the mending end point ies For stopping embroidering at the mending end point e For stopping embroidering temporarily at the mending end point and then starting all heads automatically db For not stopping embroidering at the mending end point and continuing embroidering Manually trim the lower thread immediately after resetting a thread breakage error if feeding by stitch back is long i e 40 to 50 mm or more in this mode Set the thread trimming method to pa For setting a thread trimming method using the immediately after resetting a thread breakage error This setting is effective only once after resetting the error For trimming both upper and lower threads For trimming the lower thread only For not trimming any thread m Refer to Mending gt Page 6 5 Press B 2 Select K ee by pressing D W0609Q W0612Q 5 12 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of thread breakage error resetting method 4 Select by pressing lt D 5 Press for modifying a resetting method W0507Q For setting whether to stop embroidering temporarily at the mending stop point 4 Select by pressing lt D 5 Press and select whether to stop embroidering temporarily W0508Q Setting of thread trimming method after stopping 4 Select a thread trimming method by pressing lt q gt W0507Q Setting of mending stop position 4 Select a stop point number of stitches before
50. ata reading wl AUTO Automatic After the completion of the sewing pressing filma will execute the next data reading automatically The file selection screen is shown at the first reading only Data for the reading cannot be changed manually inl F AT Full Automatic The next data reading will be executed automatically after the completion of the sewing The file selection screen is shown at the first reading only Data for the reading cannot be changed manually This mode is not available when the device to read from is set to network Choose whether or not to continue automatic reading from the start on completion of the sewing EY Discontinues data reading on completion of sewing 2 Continues data reading from the start automatically on completion of sewing eS Choose whether or not to reflect the initial edit data in following sewing operations te The initial edit data is reflected one The initial edit data is not reflected m To choose network as the device and to read the data via the network will require another software and so on Please consult our sales office or service station nearby in this case 5 34 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Press three times W0640Q Choose the device to read from with lt q gt keys W0578Q The factory setting is memory Go to step 5 if the chosen device is floppy disk personal computer or network Go to step 6 if memory is chosen Initial editing data
51. canted dad e a a a ee a Ea Eee R 5 34 DiS play OF nI lanna Lo o Perea E E E E A E 5 37 Pattern Informati n ii a suds a e r a acc a 5 37 Features OF Machine aia 5 38 Information about VersiONS eani irana ae eana Aea aai E a a aa aa e a a T e aaas a aae a E ra ia 5 39 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1 Operating Procedures a iii a id a da 6 2 TTP OWS SOURCE ei titi di adenda 6 2 1 2 Preparation for Embroidering ccccccccceceeeeeeececaece cess ceeeeaaeeeeeeeegeeaaaeeeceeeeeeceaaeaeceeeeeecaeeeeeeeseeceeaeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 6 2 2 MACHINE SEO satis vss E wes saa ren needa ses SedanDovecavits shennsdaavinvads sdednuscs A A T A 6 3 2 1 Stopping the Machide oiiciiin aia 6 3 2 2 Emergency Stop of the Machine ccccccceeceeeeceececeeeeeeeeeaeeeceee ee eeaaaaaaeeeeeeeceeeaaaeaeeeeeegeeeaaeaaeessaeceeaeeeeeeeeneeeaaeea 6 3 2 3 Resetting Emergency Stop wins eb dosda ate e ata aed deen a 6 3 3 Measures against Thread Breakage 22 ccccceeeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee cece eee eaaeeeeeee ee ea seesaaeaeeeee ses eaaeaeseseseeeaeeeseeeeeeeenanes 6 4 3 1 Remedios ici 6 4 A Gi eo sects ES SOTO A O EEN 6 5 4 JOG EMDrolidering a 6 7 5 Hoop Feed Position A a ene 6 8 6 Area Checks oi ra a DO A EA ATA she A DE AD DA 6 9 6 1 External Tracing asra enen A inde eee 6 9 6 2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area ooconocccnococcconoonnnnnnonnnnn non nn conan cnn rn n nn nn rra n rre rr enana 6 9 TAJO SWITCHES a A a AT A A T TETT
52. ch is pressed during home position detecting movement Press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side to restart the home position detecting movement again Home position detection Home position detection out of This is not usually displayed is out of range range Needle stop position error Needle bar case position error Needle case lock ERROR 08 X axis home position error Thread breakage error E OB ERROR 0B Lower thread breakage error E ERROR 0D The machine does not return to the home position ERROR 0E Mending finish Needle bar No reading error The beam sensor turned ON X sensor reading error Y sensor reading error Needle stop position error Needle bar case position error Needle bar case lock Stop switch or emergency switch was pressed while the needle bar case is traveling X axis home position detection error Thread breaking error Stop or emergency stop during sewing Lower thread broke during embroidering Failed in the reading of needle bar No Abort by the beam sensor ON Failed in the reading of X home position sensor Failed in the reading of X home position sensor Adjust the pulley stop position Cen degrees above the needle and press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side Adjust the position of needle bar case manually then press the Bag or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs
53. ches E This function is previously set to O stitches upon shipments 1 Press NEW twice 2 Select ii a by pressing lt D W0473Q 3 Input the number of stitches to step back automatically by pressing ten keys Pressing sets whether to execute an extra step back by a sensitivity amount of the thread a sensor in the automatic step back mode Total number of stitches to step back in the automatic step back mode When stepping back by a sensitivity amount of the thread breakage sensor W0492Q When stepping back by preset number of stitches 4 Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again W0493Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 7 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lower Thread Counter Stitch Counter NH The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished After the reduction is finished an error message can be displayed E The stitch counter increases the indication stitch by stitch E The lower thread counter can be validated or invalidated by pressing The stitch counter can be cleared to zero by pressing oe 1 Press NY three times 2 Input the number of counts of the lower thread counter by pressing ten keys H eL WEEE Number of stitches W0494Q 3 Press END Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again 5 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Setting of Machine Ma
54. chine motions can be set Embroidery Hoop switch on the operation panel Chapter 5 Setting Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine E A type of a hoop to be selected varies depending on a type of a hoop flat or cap selected by a When a flat hoop FLAT is selected 0 Tabular square hoop E Flat hoop Sash frame E Small flat hoop When a cap hoop CAP is selected AR Semi wide cap frame D Wide cap frame Press B Select by pressing 4 gt a Py EN i Wwo0609Q Press a Select a type of a hoop by pressing lt gt W0496Q Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again W0497Q Currently selected hoop BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 9 Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set This setting is explained on the basis of the BE 1206B BC screen E The speed range can be set within the range of 1 6 Press B 2 Select by pressing D W0609Q W0610Q 4 Select a needle bar by pressing lt gt When setting the same speed range for all needle bars press When modifying the speed range for one needle bar W0499Q When modifying the speed range for all needle bars W0500Q 5 Input a th speed range by pressing ten keys W0501Q 6 After modification is finished press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is
55. cking by rectangle tracing with the needle bar No 1 used 3 Checking by octagon tracing with the needle bar No 1 used 1 Press E twice W0620Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 21 Chapter 5 Setting 3 Press 3 4 Press lt D to select 4 W0535Q Checking with the rectangle W0535Q Checking with the octagon W0536Q 6 Press or YV for the Selecion when using the needle bar No 1 W0537Q Checking with the octagon needle bar No 1 W0538Q Press eno The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed Slow sewing needle number at start up Indicates the initial needle number to sew at the lowest speed in the beginning or restarting E The setting range is 1 to 10 needles 1 Press two times W0620Q 5 22 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting 3 Press d 4 Input the needle number using ten keys ly a S i W0540Q 5 Press eno The revised setting is now registered and the screen will return to the previous one Setting of RS 232C Communication Speed Speed for transferring embroidery data between the operation panel and a personal computer with BE 100 installed E The transmission speed can be selected within the range of 9600 19200 38400 unit bps 115200 is used for embroidery network system BES 300N 1 Press twice E 2 Select E by pressing lt D W0620Q W0621Q
56. cting rods A 2 and B 1 are positioned in a straight line 8 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment Release stop W to operate C W1317Q W1320Q 5 After adjustment is finished reset the stop switch Release stop SW to operate disappears 6 Turn the power switch off once then on again Check that the clearance between the movable knife 4 and the fixed knife 5 is 1 mm 7 When adjusting again follow the step 2 and after BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment 5 Thread Wiper Adjustment ra W1325Q 8 12 Move wiper lever assy 1 in the direction of the arrow with your finger Loosen two bolts 3 and adjust upper thread hook 2 for smooth movements If there is a difference in motion between needle bars No 1 and No 12 loosen four screws 4 and make an adjustment by moving thread nipper assy 5 in the direction of the arrow Make sure that no interference will occur when pressure foot 6 return to home position After the above steps are complete check upper thread hook 2 for smooth movements BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 9 Error code list Chapter 9 Error code list Either motor of main shaft X or Y ERRORQI axis or lower shaft has locked This is not usually displayed E 02 Overtravel Overtravel occurs during home position detecting movement Stop SW was pressed during home positioning The stop swit
57. d When canceling sewing press a Cancel sewing Bi es hHo W0595Q 3 18 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Step Forward and Step Back Stitches can be advanced step forward or retracted step back without sewing Step Forward Step Back Mode 1 Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press when selecting a mode during sewing Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward Step Back A step forward step back amount or timing can be selected as described below For stepping forward back stitch by stitch For stepping forward back by 10 stitches 33 3 i For stepping forward back by 100 stitches E Si For stepping forward back up to the next previous color change For stepping forward up to the sewing start point of a next pattern if repetition of patterns is set BeF Designate stitch nos oo fo Specify the number of stitches for stepping forward back 1 Select a required item as described above by pressing E When the number of stitches is specified the needle steps forward back to an input position 1 Press the five times 2 Input the number of stitches to move by pressing ten keys BSF Designate stitch nos ES 19835 H ESC W0596Q 3 Press the eno The needle steps forward back as specified BeF Designate stitch nos 2500_ HE JESI 2500 Z 19835
58. d center gauge should be set in or removed from the rotary hook with its cutting section facing upward Tighten the screw 5 of the needle bar clamp 4 securely Set the needle bar at the highest position where the arrow plate and the N U mark are aligned Lightly press the top dead center stopper 6 toward the cushion rubber 7 and tighten Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper 8 while pressing down the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front Tightening torque 0 78 N m Make sure that the top dead center stopper 6 does not hit the needle bar guide rail 9 at this time When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt 8 insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 8 5 Chapter 8 Adjustment 2 Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook T aa AA fo O HE 4 A f SH f O H8 W1309Q W1310Q 1 8 mm W1311Q W1314Q Val oe W1312Q W1313Q y 1 Turn the power switch off 0 1 0 3mm 2 Select the needle bar No 1 1 3 Remove two flat screws 2 and dismount the needle plate 3 4 Adjust so that the needle 4 and the point of rotary hook 5 should meet at the position
59. ded position will be the subject to the mending Case of Mending usage e x No 1 Stitch No 2 Stitch No 3 Stitch No 1 Stitch No 2 Stitch No 3 Stitch i A 74 I l l l i i i I l I l j B Mending 1 I I po e ie Sewing 1 direction I I l l i I i l l i l Stand by l 4 Stand by 4 l ition A No 3 ition A posmen Disable mending peana S W1275Q W1276Q 1 Disable MENDING function of No 3 at the standby position A This position should be the mending end position lt BACK FWD 2 Pressing lt or to move it backward Disable MENDING function of No 2 at the position B The position B does not become the end position the position A remains the end position When enabled MENDING function of the machine head whose MENDING function is disabled The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green and mending is executed for the machine head 6 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 4 Jog Embroidering START Q Jog embroidering can be used for preventing the thread from slipping from the needle at the start of embroidering W1270Q e Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time Doing so may cause damage to the machine BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 7 Chapter 6 Op
60. dle bar flip up mechanism E Supply grease to the needle bar flip up mechanism every three months 1 Unscrew three screws fixing the head cover R and remove the head cover R 2 Grease all the cam grooves and two gears e N ne Set JIN W1398Q No of 3 Attach the head cover R BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 7 9 Chapter 7 Maintenance 3 5 Feed Guide Section E Check the X feed linear guides 2 positions and the Y feed linear guides one each on the right and left and one point on bed No 3 N W1302Q W1303Q sl Procedure 1 Unscrew the screw 1 and remove the X feed covers R 2 and L 3 For four head models just remove the X feed cover R 2 only 2 Unscrew the screw 4 and remove the table covers R 5 and L 6 3 Unscrew the screw 7 and remove the Y feed covers R front 8 R rear 9 L front 10 and L rear 11 4 Grease the X feed linear guide parts 2 positions and Y feed linear guide parts 2 positions and slide those parts to spread the grease 5 Assemble all the components in the reverse order 7 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment Chapter 8 Adjustment A CAUTION Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug If adjustment should be made while the power before starting adjustment Failure to do so switch is turned on
61. e ID code error during ERRORER interfacing to main PCB CPU Send data checksum error during Ea interfacing to main PCB CPU This is not usually displayed Data empty error during interfacing ERROR ED to main PCB CPU E EE ERROR EE Abnormal data received in the inner machine communication E1 E2 E3 E6 E7 E8 E9 ERROR F5 NACK code receiving error E F6 ERROR F6 Data requested for needle position can not be returned ERROR F7 It is not receive command for the request one ERROR F8 PRE code error BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 9 7 Chapter 9 Error code list ERROR F9 No applicable command ERROR FA ee receive data check sum Send time up error is not usually displayed E FB FB ERRORFB FB Send time Send time up error error No status is returned from spindle ERROR FF lower shaft motor or CPU 9 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine check and correct as described in the table If the trouble cannot be corrected turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Problem Check point E Thread breakage e Is the machine properly threaded e Is thread tension too high e Is the rotary hook assembly clogged e Is there thread in the bobbin e Is the needle bent Is there a rough edge or flaw on the needle plate rotary hook or bobbin case that mig
62. e or use ten keys to specify an angle hoo 100 W0451Q 4 Press eno The initial screen is displayed again ee i 100 W0452Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 4 3 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement and Reduction A pattern can be enlarged or reduced W0450Q W1395Q E The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 200 E The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a pattern However stitches may become too rough or close if enlargement or reduction is excessive E There are the following two types of enlargement reduction e Enlargement reduction at the same ratio in both the X and Y directions e Enlargement reduction at different ratios in the X and Y directions 1 Read sewing data 2 Press ga Enlargement reduction at the same ratio in the X Y directions 3 Press V are reversed in black 100 2 100 W0451Q 4 Input enlargement reduction ratio by pressing ten keys 0 W0453Q 5 Press eno The initial screen is displayed again W0454Q 4 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement reduction at different ratios in the X Y directions 3 Press twice is reversed in black 100 W0451Q 4 Input enlargement reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys 0 BIBROTHER W0455Q 5 Press V is reversed in black 125 y 100 w W0456Q 6 Input
63. ed to the outlet 1 14 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4 Preparation for Embroidering AXCAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting preparation Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries 4 1 Upper Threading Thread Guide tension disc 3 Tension stand inner thread guide Tension stand lower thread guide Inner thread guide Lower thread Pressure foot Needle bar thread guide W1232Q W1233Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 15 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 1 Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar Pass the thread from the back to the front hole The cotton stand top view 0000 Ol2 09 O6 O3 o00oo 01108 05 02 Pass a thread in the order indicated in the figure 0000 O10 07 O4 O1 Front W1234Q Pass the thread through the upper hole of the pretension 1 Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger and pass it from the left to the lower hole Pass the thread through the upper hole of the 2nd pretension Push up the thread guide tension disc 2 with your finger and pass it from the left to the lower hole Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary disc and place it on the spring Pass the thread th
64. eeeeseeseea 5 15 A eee an ae eae Ae ee ae ea ee er 5 16 SEWING ATC avia A PR ed il 5 17 Registration of Sewing Start Position ccc ce cece cece cece ee eeee eect ee ee eee tena aeaeeeeeee ce eaaaaeceeeeeseseeaaeaaeeesecqneaeeeeeeeseesenaeeeeees 5 18 Hoop Retract Pol buenas a E cantar eel A 5 18 Hoop Automatic RetraCte across alla daa ralla 5 19 Movement to Registered Sewing Start POiMt ooooooccccccccccconocococonccocanononononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn nn ESSE nan nnnnnnrnnannnnnnnnnnn 5 19 Setting of ENVironMent oonnnnnncnnnccnnnsncnnncannccn rc 5 20 RetuU to Start Poli asia 5 20 Speed Range cutis A a a tia 5 21 Checking the Embroidery Area 2 0 2 2 cccccccccececeee eee eeae cece eee ee eae aeae cece ee caaaaeaeceeeeecgeaaaeaeseeeegeaaaaeaeeeeaeceeaeeeeeeeeneeeeaned 5 21 Slow sewing needle number at Start Up ccccececceeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaeceeeeeeeseaaaeaeeeeeeeseaaeeaeeeeeseecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeea 5 22 Setting of RS 232C Communication Speed ooooconoccccnonocinonononcnnnoncncnnno conc nono cnn nan uaua nnnn rr rre 5 23 Display Language 2 e A do IAS e cde A tes Gee 5 24 A O LE 5 25 Motive Speech iia a Aia aa 5 26 Small Pitch DeletiON iociccici a Eta Ia ia aii 5 27 Automatic pause InSertioms cuca a r a e E a a a a a A E E A A Sea 5 28 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 15 Contents AAPP 5 29 Speed Limitinta Short Pitch tio A nie eels Stella ii 5 32 Feed A A A E E O NR 5 33 Automatic Np S eiO a a a a aae a
65. electing sewing data and an icon Turning on the power with A key pressed will display the test mode screen 4 gt Moves the needle bar The needle moves by the diameter every time this switch is pressed Change to the screen for selecting sewing data Operation panel G Contrast volume Adjusts the screen contrast W1256Q SBUS interface connector Not used Do not connects anything L RS 232C interface connector Connect personal computer with BE 100 installed etc 2 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads gt 4dBACK FWD Step back siat Los forward switch START ex switch gt switch O STOP W1257Q lt a A E Stop switch Stops embroidering operation Release stop SW to operate is displayed on the screen as soon as the machine stops Refer to Stopping the machine page 6 3 to stop flashing In BE 1206B BC models this switch is located between the head 2 and 3 and also between the head 5 and 6 In BE 1204B BC models this switch is located between the head 1 and 2 and also between the head 3 and 4 Start switch Starts embroidering Holding down this switch executes embroidering at a low speed When resuming embroidering after a stop release stop before pressing this switch Refer to Stopping the machine page 6 3 for details In BE 1206B BC models this switch
66. en keys W0516Q Press enD Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 15 Chapter 5 Setting Inching Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set E This function is previously set to selected upon shipments Press B Select by pressing lt D 1 5 16 W0609Q Press a Set whether to select the inching mode by pressing W0518Q Press END Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Sewing Area An allowable area for sewing can be set 1 Press B W0609Q Move the hoop by pressing AVX D VRB Indicates a currently set embroidery area W0521Q 5 Press y Pressing set a maximum area designated for a currently set hoop 6 Specify coordinates of the lower right of the sewing area Move the hoop by pressing AVX D 7 Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 17 Chapter 5 Setting Registration of Sewing Start Position Register a position to start sewing EH When returning to a registered sewing start position hold down and press o 1 Press the J key The hoop coordinates are displayed W0522Q 2 Shift the hoop to a position to start sewing by pressing the AV gt 1 Hi Q Ya co tag Js 4115 y 0 W0523Q
67. ently the parts related to the main shaft stop position sensor are faulty Spindle motor voltage too high co i This is not usually displayed E E 7 8 2 Spindle CPU parameter error Lower shaft CPU error Lower shaft CPU error Thread jammed in Thread tangle in rotary hook rotary hook Hook motor origin point error A A Spindle CPU parameter error m gt de E BO E B1 E B Hook motor origin point error Hook motor standby position error Hook motor standby position error gga POS emblor standby Hook motor motor mode error This is not displayed in this model position error Hook motor Pee E B5 ee he Hook motor communication error communication error Hook motor parameter E B6 P Hook motor parameter error error Hook motor overheat or Hook motor overheat error Hook motor overcurrent error Turn off the Hook motor overcurrent error power E B9 Thread trimming motor Thread trimming motor zero point Turn the power off and on once If the same origin point error error error occurs again the lower shaft motor is faulty Turn the power off and check the thread trimmer pouty supply frequency Power supply frequency error and turn the power on again If it occurs again the thread trimmer is faulty It may usually occur momentarily when turning off E BC No power error No power error the machine If it occurs when the machine is on it is a power failure detection error BE 1204B BC BE 1206B
68. eration of Machine 5 Hoop Feed Position In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally to the current needle position In order to ease material attachment while operation is suspended the hoop can be moved to the feed position at any time by the hoop feed switch The hoop can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished Refer to Hoop Automatic Retract on Page 5 19 for details Press 6 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine NJ Embroidering meer ah star position W1278Q 6 Area Check 6 1 External Tracing Va If is pressed in other cases than area over the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced The outline of pattern can be checked in rectangle or octagon by setting Checking embroidery area in Environment 1 6 2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area 0 1 mm TRA E 1 Example W1279Q C E f W1280Q Z e If area over is displayed press 5 The hoop automatically moves inside the embroidering area where the pattern is set at the nearest position e After finishing the movement inside the area by this function execute external tracing Then check that the needle and the presser foot do not interfere with the hoop before starting embroidering e If the pattern is not held in the embroidering area
69. ered start point Moving frame y W0617Q Detecting home position y W0618Q Return to origin point W0619Q 3 The initial screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 19 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Environment Return to Start Point Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set 1 Press twice E 2 Select E by pressing lt D W0620Q 3 Press a W0532Q 5 Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing When the start point return is valid W0532Q When the start point return is invalid W0533Q 6 Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again 5 20 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Speed Range For setting whether to reflect modified machine speed to all needle bars 1 Press a twice W0620Q 3 Press 4 4 Select f ll or El by pressing lt gt W0534Q 5 Modify setting by pressing Press eso for invalidating the modification Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again Checking the Embroidery Area The embroidery area can be checked according to the following procedure Chapter 5 Setting E The following two checking methods rectangle and octagon can be selected Item Contents 3 Checking by rectangle tracing 3 Checking by octagon tracing w Che
70. erial stretched properly e Is thread tension proper Does the lower thread come out smoothly E Machine operation abnormal e Is embroidery data normal e Is the XY carriage belt loosened e Is the XY carriage belt damaged Are any set screws for the XY drive pulley loosened Are any fixing screws for the coupling of the Y drive shaft loosened 10 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Problem Check point E Upper shaft locks at a certain e Is the thread take up stopped due to interference with the thread point in one cycle take up cover Adjustment Thread take up cover Thread take up Needle case xX Thread take up operating lever W1326Q Loosen the hexagon socket head cap screw of the thread take up operating lever and adjust the take up movable range Tighten it securely afterwards D Q 3 c o n 2 le a v n lt Xx O lt O Are the needle bar clamp and the top dead center stopper positioned correctly E Stitches cannot be made Is the needle attached properly e Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 10 3 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions e Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections e When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual also check connection and continuity be
71. ern Information Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked E Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below Size of sewing data mm Coordinates of embroidering start point Coordinates of embroidering end point Number of stitches Number of colors Name of data Om 81148 1 Press dE three times 2 Select by pressing lt gt W0638Q 3 Press 3 4 Check information about patterns W0583Q 5 Press ese The previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 37 Chapter 5 Setting Features of Machine Detailed information of the machine can be checked Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below Maximum moving range of flat hoop for all heads Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle bars per head Press dE three times Select by pressing lt D W0641Q Check information about the machine mo 360mm Yo gamm Press esc W0585Q The previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Information about Versions Information about CPU ROM version etc can be checked E Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below Chapter 5 Setting Es Panel CPU ROM version E Main CPU ROM version t Main axis CPU ROM version E Interface CPU ROM version E Feed wave form table versi
72. ery data can be registered in the memory 1 Press MIA Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed Select a screen by pressing lt q P BENJIOY BMOOM BHORSE BFLOWER Currently displayed screen BGOLF SCAT No of screens to be selected W0397Q Select embroidery data to read by pressing ten keys or lt DAV EGG 8 ma W0404Q Press a Embroidery data is selected and read W0405Q When a free space is specified in the memory a screen for reading data from the floppy disk is displayed Refer to Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory steps 5 and afterward on Page 3 5 The initial screen is displayed W0406Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 7 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Registration of Embroidery Data from BES 100E Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BES 100E installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory 1 Connect the personal computer with BES 100E installed and the operation panel by means of the RS 232C cable Personal computer with BES 100E installed Operation panel Dedicated communication cable Option wo0407Q 2 Press the Mid 3 Select the data registration screen by pressing the d BENJO BMOON wa BHOR SE BFLOWER BGOLF BCAT When a floppy disk is set W0400Q Insert Ff and press MJ or D EbFTop page Last page When no floppy disk is set W0588Q
73. f the sensors of the encoder A and B are connected correctly not mixed up each other If those connections are correct then check if the pin connections of the main shaft motor connectors are correct The main shaft rotated the opposite way BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures Turn OFF the power check if the model identification harness is connected properly and turn ON the power again Can not identify the Can not identify the machine E 49 machine model model Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the 1 0 CPU communication Failed in the communication with head to either side If the same error occurs error VO CPU again the connector of communication cable on the I O PCB may be disconnected f Press the or turn on the F B switch on the Main Z motor lock Spindle motor lock head to either side If it occurs frequently the main shaft mechanism is faulty Main Z PCB Main PC board temperature too EAZ temperature is too high high Main Z motor voltage E A3 is too low Spindle motor voltage too low E A4 Main 2 motor voltage is too high E A5 Spindle CPU error Spindle motor CPU error E A6 ERROR AG Spindle motor CPU communication command error ERROR A7 Spindle motor CPU send receive error Adjust the pulley stop position 100 above the E ERROR A8 Spindle stop position signal error Needle and press the B If the error occurs frequ
74. g machine s electrical consumption Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation The air supply should have a capacity greater than the machine consumption If air is not supplied sufficiently a machine malfunction may occur Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician Never operate the sewing machine with any ventilation openings blocked Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine free from the accumulation of lint or dust Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done The sewing machine weights more than 700 Kg 600 Kg in four head models The installation should be carried out by four or more people Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake which could result in injury Q 0 Q S S The ambient temperature should be within the range of 5 C to 35 C during use Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation The relative humidity should be within the range of 45 to 85 during use and no dew formation should occur in any devices Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems with correc
75. g machine A The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the 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 Always use the proper needle plate Any wrong plate can cause needles to break Do not use a bent needle Turn off the power switch at the following times otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake which could result in injury e When threading the needle e When replacing the bobbin and needle When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended e When cleaning the machine Do not get on the table Table may be damaged Do not operate this machine where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered A Q machine If the machine is used without these devices attached injury may result Do not touch any moving parts press any objects against the machine or pull push the cloth during sewing Doing so may result in personal injury machine damage or needle breakage Do not touch the pulse motor and sewing machine bed section during operation or for 30 minutes after operation Otherwise burns may result Never drop or insert foreign objects or a screwdriver into the ventilation openings or the machine inside Touching any high voltage area
76. ghten Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper 6 while pressing down the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front Tightening torque 0 78 N m Make sure that the top dead center stopper does not hit the needle bar guide rail 7 at this time When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt 6 insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 8 3 Chapter 8 Adjustment E When using the bottom dead center gauge W1304Q 2 Cutting section Cutting section W1296Q W1308Q p cll la ra Tighten the bolt 8 so that the clearance can be even 9 Do not hit this section W1307Q 8 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment Put the attached T shaped hexagonal wrench 4 mm into the hole 1 on the left side of the machine body and adjust the arrow plate to align with 180 degrees N D mark to move the needle bar to the lowest point Insert the bottom dead center gauge 2 into the rotary hook 3 Loosen the screw 5 of the needle bar clamp 4 and Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper 8 then move the needle bar up and down until the needle tip touches the gauge 2 lightly The needle point should touch the gauge at a place other than the cutting section The bottom dea
77. guide assembly 4 on the thread guide support bars 3 using the four screws 5 When mounting use one flat washer 6 below the thread guide support bar 3 Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides A B C 1 12 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition AXCAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake which could result in injury W1221Q Before operating the machine for the first time after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation for a long period of time supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply holes of the lower cover e Use the Brother s specified oil Nippon Oil Embroidery Lube 10N VG10 for this e Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 13 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 7 Grounding AXCAUTION Perform a grounding cable connection Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction Grounding cable W1231Q When connecting the power supply make sure to connect it to the grounding cable with green and yellow stripes When plugging in the outlet use a plug suit
78. h needle bar from the oil supply holes of the lower cover daily 5 e C W1221Q J E Lubricate the felt on the top surface of the head once a week g N C W1291Q 7 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 2 2 Lower shaft E Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month Chapter 7 Maintenance a N W1292Q Ke ys E Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months fe N C W1293Q J BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 7 5 Chapter 7 Maintenance 3 Greasing Supply grease to the following places at regular intervals e When greasing be sure to use the grease tank EM 30L white provided with the machine For overhauling contact your distributor or refer it to trained experts 3 1 Cam grooves E Supply grease to cam grooves two positions once a month 1 Remove the head cover a Head cover W1294Q x 2 Move the needle bar case to the needle bar No 12 position 3 Unscrew the lower flat screw 2 fixing the head front cover L 1 and loosen the upper fixing screw 3 Remove the head front cover L 1 a N C W1295Q J 4 Unscrew the two adjusting bolts 4 and detach the jump part stepping motor 5 7 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 5 Grease all the cam grooves of the work clamp cam C W1297Q 6 Attach the jump part stepping motor 5 and tentatively tighten the adjusting bolt 4 7 Adjust the positi
79. ht cut the thread Is the needle installed correctly direction angle etc e Is the presser foot in contact with the material Are the thread thickness and needle size correct e Is a thread with right hand twist being used If such a thread is used replace with a thread with left hand twist e Is there any adhesive on the needle e Is the material tension too weak e Is there too much play between the outer rotary hook and inner rotary hook Does the outer rotary hook turn smoothly e Is the clearance between the rotary hook stopper and the rotary hook adjusted correctly Does the thread come out from the bobbin case smoothly E Needle presser foot interference Is the embroidery hoop too small with embroidery hoop Check the size and needle start position in the sewing data E Needle breakage e Is the needle attached correctly direction height etc e Is the needle bent e Is the rotary hook attached correctly e Is the timing set correctly Check these points once again e Is there any backlash with the needle bar case back forth and right left e Is the rotary hook stopper correctly attached to stop the rotary hook e Is the needle size correct and the tip sharp Does the thread pass through the hole center of the presser foot E Not embroidered properly e Is the material edge caught in the machine Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating correctly e Is the mat
80. i N Main power switch 0 Emergency stop switch Flat Cap hoop select switch Power switch i C CAP FLAT Ho0P W1262Q W1265Q W1404Q W1266Q A 1 Turn on the main power switch 2 Reset the emergency stop switch 3 Change the Flat Cap hoop select switch on the operation panel according to the hoop to be used 4 Press the power switch 5 A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON BROTHER EMBROIDERY SYSTEMS Ver 4 00 BE 1204B BC BE 1204B BC W1263Q BROTHER EMBROIDERY SYSTEMS Yer 4 00 BE 1206B BC BE 1206B BC W1264Q 6 The alarm sounds three times The hoop moves back to the zero point and the sewing screen is displayed The speed range and actual speed is displayed A sequence of changing colors is displayed A sequence of colors is displayed A total number of stitches is displayed A data name is displayed A number of colors registered in data is displayed A kind of hoop is displayed Operational icons are basically displayed however some icons An angle at which the hoop feeding finishes is displayed W0406Q 2 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Retrieve the Embroidery Data Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures The description in this section is based on the method of reading data which is registered in the memory unit of the machine Refer to Selection of Data gt Page 3 3 for details
81. ide Insert the table backing plate 4 into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear 6 3 Adjust table supports front 7 in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor 4 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws 8 firmly 1 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation E For embroidering with flat hoop sash frame upper position l O a W1228Q 1 Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R 1 M 2 six head models only and L 3 from the back 2 Insert the table backing plate 4 of each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle 5 3 Adjust the height of the table support Front 6 to be even with the upper surface of the bed 4 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly 5 Attach four three in four head models thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays 4 pcs 3pcs in four head models 7 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 11 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 5 Mounting of Cotton Stand Thread guide A Thread guide B W1229Q 1 Attach the cotton stand bars 2 to the cotton stand assembly 1 2 Attach four thread guide support bars 3 to the cotton stand assembly 1 while fitting into the four holes 3 Mount the thread
82. ified E This setting is explained on the basis of the BE 1206B BC screen E Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted 1 Press ga 2 Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing lt D The current embroidering sequence is selected while embroidering is interrupted W0481Q Press for modifying all sequences at one time OTHER W0482Q 3 Input the number of a needle bar by pressing ten keys SPACE When inputting a numerical figure exceeding 10 press the o first OTHER W0483Q Insertion of Feedhold ee gt to highlight the Bestia right next to the position to insert the feedhold then press B W0484Q Insertion of Hoop Retract Prass gt to highlight the poston right next to the position to insert the hoop retract then press o W0486Q 5 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Press eno Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again OTHER W0485Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 5 Chapter 5 Setting Thread Breakage Sensor Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set Setting of sensor validity invalidity E This function is previously set to valid for all heads upon shipment E Each pressing on the key will switch the combination of the thread breakage sensors in the following order y Upper thread sensor and lower thread sensor both valid Upper thread sensor valid lower thread sensor invalid
83. in shaft rotation abnormal Ex Y Pattern or the needle position is out of the embroidering area Reset the embroidering area on the panel or move the hoop to the sewable position The status of presser foot is issued as an alarm when every second machine is used vt ares This is not displayed in this model Invalid start up error Press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side If this error occurs frequently check if the tension of the pulley belt is proper XY movement error I F CPU failed to read EEPROM data Failed in the communication with inter head CPU Turn the power off and on once If the same error occurs again the main PC is faulty Press the hs or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the connector of communication cable on the inter head CPU may be disconnected Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the connector of communication cable on the head CPU may be disconnected Failed in the communication with head CPU Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the main PCB is faulty Failed in the communication with XY CPU Press the or turn ON the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error occurs again the main PCB is faulty Failed in the communication with I F CPU Turn OFF the power and check i
84. ious screen is displayed W0572Q Feed Timing Chapter 5 Setting The timing of needle drop and hoop movement can be adjusted according to the cloth thickness m The value can be designated between 95 and 125 degrees 85 to 115 degrees for cap hoop in 1 degree units The smaller values are suitable for thick material and the larger ones are suitable for thin material The standard value is 110 degrees 100 degrees for cap hoop 1 Press twice 2 Select E with lt gt e UN 3 W0639Q 4 Designate the feed end angle with lt D gt SUM e E 95 lt 110 gt 125 W0575Q 5 Press the button The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed as WIR 20 E ped _ 95 lt 110 gt 125 W0576Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 33 Chapter 5 Setting Automatic Input Setting The sewing data can be read from floppy disks or personal computers by manual automatic or full automatic operation The following items are available for the settings Item Contents Choose the device to read from E Reads from a memory Only MANU manual mode is available in this case E Reads from a floppy disk Reads from a personal computer z Reads from a network vet Choose the mode for the reading a MANU Manual The data selection for the reading can be changed manually on the va file selection screen shown each time with d
85. lamp blinks red and the sewing will be stopped The other thread tension stand lamps with other heads illuminate green 2 The head with the error will restart sewing from specified position Heads with no thread breakage are suspended during that period 3 When the stitches reach the position of the thread breakage all the heads will restart the sewing However heads already set to suspension are excluded BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 5 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine Manual operation of the mending Setting or cancellation of the mending can be specified during the suspension of embroidering with individual heads regardless of thread breakage End positions of the mending can not be individualized according to head If there are more than one heads with the mending function ON the head position which was set first will be the end position for all heads e To cancel the end position turn ON the mending function the lamp illuminates green to all the heads sewing at that time 1 While the embroidering is suspended with the head to set the mending flip up its thread tension stand switch further The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green and the mending will be set ON To turn OFF the mending flip up the thread tension stand switch again to turn off the lamp W1259Q lt BACK FWD 2 Bring back the needle position by pressing lt gt or The section between the brought back position and the suspen
86. lectric shock danger display ADANGER AGEFAHR ADANGER APELIGRO Hazardous voltage Hochspannung Un voltage non adapt Un voltaje inadecuado will cause injury verletzungsgefahr provoque des blessures puede provocar las heridas Turn off main Bitte schalten sie den Eteindrel interrupteur et switch and wait5 hauptschalter aus und attendre 5 minutes Apagar el interruptor minutes before warten sie 5 minuten avantd ouvrir le capot principal y esperar 5 opening this cover bevor sie diese minutos antes de abrir abdeckung Sffnen esta cubierta W1408Q 2 Electric shock danger display 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will A E amp AWARNING cause injury A E AWARNING AJ RICK TOE Running belt n toe can cause injury Se BO 373 Do not put hands ANNT E in opening W1410Q 4 Injury caution display ACAUTION A ACHTUNG A ATTENTION A ATENCION Carriage may Der Wagen kann Le chariot peut El carro puede cause injury Verletzungen provoquer des producir heridas verursachen blessures Do not puthands f No ponga las in carriage Die H nde nicht Ne pas mettre les manos por donde traveling path in die N he des mains dans le pasa el carro Wagens halten chemin du chariot W1200Q 5 Injury caution display ACAUTION A ACHTUNG A ATTENTION A ATENCION e Table may be Der Tisch kann Vous risquez La mesa se beschSdigt d endommager
87. lidating or invalidating of the edit value with x 8 Set the formatted floppy disk BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 21 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 9 Press the button The selected embroidering data is stored on the floppy disk W0476Q 3 22 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after read ing embroidering data displays the embroidering data editing screen Simple operation by using embroidering data is available on this screen Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do Editing _ Enlargement reduction is executed ahead of rotation When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90 and then enlarged by 2 times in the X axis direction the X axis enlargement is executed first and rotation by 90 is executed afterwards Therefore a pattern is enlarged by 2 times at the sewing point ei Rotation of embroidery pattern gt Page 4 3 Enlargement reduction of embroidery pattern in the X axis direction gt Page 4 4 Enlargement reduction of embroidery pattern in the Y axis direction gt Page 4 4 Mirror pattern gt Page 4 6 ih Right left mirror pattern Ka K EE 18 Up down mirror pattern Zero point symmetric mirror pattern i No of repetitions in the horizontal direction lines gt Page 4 8 ES No of repetitions in the vertical direction rows
88. may result in an electric shock Never damage alter heat or put a strain on the power cable as well as other cables Doing so may result in a fire or an electric shock If the controller is exposed to water or a chemical agent or if its entry is found inside the controller turn off the power switch immediately Continuing to use the machine under such a condition may result in a fire or an electric shock If an error occurs in machine operation or if abnormal noises or smells are noticed immediately turn off the power switch Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician If the machine develops a problem contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake which could result in injury Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin otherwise inflammation can result Furthermore do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea Keep the oil out of the reach of children BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 Maintenance and inspection Maintenance and inspection of the sewing A If the power switch needs to be left on when machine should only be carried out by a carrying out some adjustment be extremely qu
89. mending by pressing ten keys The machine does not stop if the automatic step back setting is lower than the input value Modify this figure W0509Q After setting all items press eno Modified setting is saved and the initial screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 13 Chapter 5 Setting Thread Trimming Length Length of thread to leave on the needle bar after thread trimming can be set for each needle bar E This function is previously set to 5 upon shipments Press B 2 Select H4 by pressing E D W0609Q W0613Q 4 Select a needle bar to modify by pressing lt gt 4 710 6 W0511Q Press for setting the same speed range for all needle bars W0512Q 5 Input thread length by pressing ten keys Thread length can be input within the range of 1 10 Length decreases as the figure decreases When inputting 10 press the e first SPACE W0513Q 6 After setting is finished with all needle bars press eno Modified oak is saved and the previous screen is displayed again 4 610 6 W0514Q 5 14 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Thread Withdrawal Feed Length Thread withdrawal length can be set before thread trimming E The input range is 0 100mm E This function is previously set to 15mm upon shipments Press B Select by pressing 4 gt 1 2 W0609Q W0619Q Input thread withdrawal length by pressing t
90. mp mM yy ct Cr P a switch Table Power switch Emergency stop switch Start switch Stop switch Leg Control box Rotary hook cover Safety device Main power switch W1220Q The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 1 to 4 in four head models from the right front 1 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3 Installation DANGER Embroidery machines should be installed only Install a machine in a place away from a high by trained engineers frequency welding machine or other machines that may generate a strong electric noise Failure to Electric wiring should be laid by your do so may cause the embroidery machine to distributor or electric experts malfunction The sewing machine weights more than Be sure to connect the ground If the ground 700 Kg 600 Kg in four head models connection is not secure you run a high risk of The installation should be carried out by four receiving a serious electric shock and problems or more people with correct operation may also occur Do not connect the power source until Q Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on installation is completed Doing so may start the sound floor so that it will not move the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries After installation is completed get the power supply from a dedicated outlet When connecting multiple m
91. n change colors Adjust the needle bar No 2 No 12 similarly 8 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment 4 Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 4 1 Attaching the Fixed Knife oN g W1316Q 3 Bring the fixed knife 1 to right side centering on the pin 2 Tighten the bolt 3 4 2 Checking the Movable Knife Position C a BROTHER EMBROIDERY 1 SYSTEMS Wer 4 00 BE 1206B BC W1264Q Release stop SW to operate Toward this side W1317Q W1319Q 36 Triangle part of wasz C Wass movable knife Er 1 Turn the power switch on and wait until the hoop home position detection is finished BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 8 9 Chapter 8 Adjustment 2 Press the stop switch in order to ensure maximum safety during adjustment 5 AN O STOP S W1267Q Adjust the movable knife position in this state 3 Loosen two bolts 3 that connect the thread trimmer connecting rods B 1 and A 2 4 Tighten the two bolts 3 until the triangle part of the movable knife 4 is protuded by 1 mm from the fixed knife 5 Precautions for tightening the two bolts 3 Bad example ene 1 3 O O 2 2 Toward this side W1319Q W1322Q The thread trimmer connecting rod A 2 has a backlash of about 0 1 0 2 mm back and forth Tighten the two bolts 3 while pulling them forward by the backlash amount e Tighten the two bolts 3 so that the thread trimmer conne
92. n of Embroidery Data Name Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified This example shows how to modify the data name FLOWER to TEST003 E A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery data name is 8 E The following kinds of characters can be used E It is impossible to input a or space Alphabetical characters A Z Numerical characters 0 9 Use through 2 An input character changes depending on the number of times each is pressed as shown below 1 time 4times 7 3 times 2 times 2 times _ underbar hyphen Use aa 3 times 2 times 1 Press Mid Embroidery data saved in the memory is displayed 2 A list of embroidery data is displayed Select a screen by pressing P aEN IO BMOON BHORSE BFLOWER Currently displayed screen BGOLF ac T No of screens to be selected 107984 W0397Q 3 Select embroidery data to modify the name by pressing ten keys or lt DAV BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 13 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 0 TIGER BENJOY 8MOON BLADY BHORSE 8GOLF W0422Q When selected data has a pattern name the name is displayed Press the key once again W0401Q 5 Input a new data name by pressing ten keys When modifying embroidery data names entirely 4 v 6 Pressing deletes currently reversed characters W0423Q 7 Press twice T is input W0424Q 8 Press three times E is input
93. n the LCD if a pattern comes out of the hoop Pressing starts embroidering After embroidering is finished the machine is placed in the stand by state BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 2 Machine Stop 2 1 Stopping the Machine gt Stop switch Release stop SW to operate O STOP W1267Q W1268Q XQ J Press the stop switch or D to stop the operation of the machine When the stop switch is pressed the message Release stop SW to operate is displayed on the operation panel 2 2 Emergency Stop of the Machine N W1269Q Ne y When the emergency stop switch is pressed all power except that for the fluorescent lamp is turned off 2 3 Resetting Emergency Stop gt Emergency stop switch Power switch W1265Q W1266Q a y When turning the emergency stop switch in the direction of the arrow illustrated on the switch the knob of the switch pops up and emergency stop is reset Press the power switch to turn on the power again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 3 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3 Measures against Thread Breakage 3 1 Remedies 4 gt Thread tension base lamp Thread tension base switch PPP PM PY PPP PCY 666665 80006 W1258Q SE J 1 If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage the Thread tension base lamp of the machine head blinks in red
94. ne Cleaning 1 1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook 7 Lubricate these points W1288Q J 7 2 Clean rotary hooks daily using the brush provided at the time of lubrication If a rotary hook is too dirty cleaning with a compressor compressed air is recommended In case of thread breakage errors or noises of the rotary hook one drop lubricate the race of the rotary hook in every 3 or 4 hours operation Use the dropper provided to supply oil Use Brother s specified oil Nippon Oil Embroidery Lube 10N VG10 Supply a proper amount of oil Any excess may stain fabrics etc BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 1 2 Cleaning of Needle Plate fo N Remove broken threads from this section wiad Go zA Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage Clean them once a month BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 7 3 Chapter 7 Maintenance 2 Oiling Supply oil to the following places at regular intervals e When oiling be sure to supply Brother s specified oil Nippon Oil Embroidery Lube 10N VG10 using the dropper e Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained Be sure to wipe off excessive oils with waste cloth etc 2 1 Head E Supply one or two drops of oil to eac
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97. ock diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the main shaft motor to the drive PCB is proper Manually turn the main shaft pulley in the encoder signal test mode and check to see if the stop position signal and encoder signal are proper If either of the signals does not change refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the encoder and stop position sensor to the power supply PCB is proper BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 10 5 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures ERROR A8 frequently occurs e In the encoder signal test mode manually turn the main shaft pulley and check to see that the stop position signal is correct gt If the signal does not change refer to the cable connection block diagram and check to see if connection from the stop position sensor to the power supply PCB is proper Thread trimming motor home position Is lint clogged between the travelling blades error occurs Remove it e Is the thread trimming motor operating gt If so refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the thread breakage sensor to the main PCB is proper Also adjust the thread breakage sensor PCB Refer to Replacing thread breakage sensor PCB e If itis not operating refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the thread trimming motor
98. on 1 Press three times 2 Select by pressing lt D W0638Q W0642Q 4 Check information about versions The version is displayed by numerical figures 1 255 Panel CPU ROM version Main axis CPU ROM version Interface CPU ROM version Feed wave form table version Main CPU ROM version W0587Q 5 Press esc The previous screen is displayed again BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 5 39 Chapter 5 Setting 5 40 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1 Operating Procedures 1 1 Power Source G gt Main power switch Emergency stop switch Flat Cap hoop select switch Power switch i ce AT Fr HOOP O o W1262Q W1265Q W1404Q W1266Q 1 Turn on the main power switch 2 Reset the emergency stop switch 3 Change the Flat Cap hoop select switch on the operation panel according to the hoop to be used 4 Press the power switch 5 A message is displayed on the LCD r pay BROTHER EMBROIDERY SYSTEMS Ver 4 00 BE 1206B BC W1264Q 6 The alarm sounds three times and the needle bar move upward Then the hoop moves to the home position and the sewing data screen is displayed When turning the power off and back it on again wait for at least 10 seconds 1 2 Preparation for Embroidering 6 2 Select embroidering data Pressing lt DAY determine a position to start embroidering An error message is displayed o
99. on and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine computer and optional equipment available 10 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 11 Screen Composition Initial Screen W0406Q 11 Starting Sewing Operation gt page 3 17 START th STOP Thread trimming Canceling of Sewing Hoop Retract Area Check E age of Embroidery data gt v gt page 3 3 BENJOY 8MOON BHORSE BFLOWER BGOLF SCAT a 1107984 W0397Q Setting of Needle Bars gt page 5 4 1 20 W0481Q Editing of Embroidery data gt page 4 1 HH om 100 eR ly 100 Trimming Ee S Compensation E OF 0 E lp Cl W0601Q 12 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Setting of thread breakage sensor gt page 5 6 3 W0490Q 81 W0494Q Setting of Machine gt page 5 9 y W0609Q y W0620Q W0621Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 13 Contents Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii ii 1 Before Starting OperatiON onnnmmiciinnnnnnnicnnsccnnrcn e 8 Procedure of Reading This Manual oooonnnnninnncnnnnnnnnnnocnccncn rr 10 Screen COMPOSItIIAN ii 12 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1 Specificati ons ici ia a 1 2 2 Names of Machine Components cccccccc cic nn i ieee eee ee eee een nee enn 1 4 Bz Instalati Miiisaaa cl de Ses sdee denscads a Na 1 5 3 1 Transportationiot MACHI
100. on from connector P4 of the power PCB in the control box to connector P3 and P4 of the drive PCB e Check fuse in the fuse holder at the side of the control box Exhaust fan motor stops When all three fans in the control box stop gt If it is blown replace it with a new one 10 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Power voltage upper or lower limit Is the voltage set on the panel SHON OV es gt If not set it according to the power supply voltage of the area where the machine is used Is the tap voltage in the control box connector connection adjusted to the power voltage of the area where the machine is used If not switch the connector connection Check the input voltage values in the power voltage check test mode Measure the power supply voltage with the tester and compare them gt If the voltage value is significantly out of the normal range 5v or more calibrate it with the voltage calibration in the test mode When you cannot enter the test mode because this error frequently occurs set the voltage to a relatively high value with the machine controller if it is E D2 and to a relatively low value if it is E D3 to avoid errors Check and calibrate the voltage in the test mode Check to see the connection of connector P2 of the power supply PCB to connector P10 of the power supply PCB in the control box is proper Is the power supply abnormally low because
101. on of the bolt 4 so that the jump part 6 touches the roller 7 of the jump lever assembly then fully tighten the bolt 4 Adjust the roller 7 not to push the jump part 6 but just touches it Jol E C W1298Q 8 Attach the head cover front L 1 Apply seal adhesive equivalent of Three Bond 1215 to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover 9 Move the needle bar case to the needle bar No 1 position 10 Unscrew the 2 fixing screws 8 fixing the head front cover R 9 and remove the head front cover R 9 N 8 U W1299Q 11 Grease all the cam grooves of the thread take up driving cam 10 12 Attach the head front cover R 9 Apply seal adhesive equivalent of Three Bond 1215 to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 7 7 Chapter 7 Maintenance 3 2 Lower gear Supply grease to the lower gear every three months 1 Unscrew the 4 flat head screws fixing the bed cover B and remove the bed cover B 2 Grease the lower gear Va W1301Q K 3 Attach the bed cover B 3 3 Driving shaft E Supply grease to the driving shaft every three months 1 Unscrew four screws fixing the table cover L and remove the table cover L 2 Grease the intermediate gear iz a W1397Q 3 Attach the table cover L 7 8 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 3 4 Nee
102. onmmicccnnnnnnnnicccnnscrcnnnarnnnnccn erre 3 13 SOWING Operational 3 17 Before Starting SOwinG cedidas 3 17 Starting Sewing Operation nica ists 3 17 Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing circa tried td ea 3 18 Step Forward and Step Back iu a eth da dad 3 19 Step Forward Step Back Mode cc eccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeaeceeeeececeeaaeceeeeeeeseesaaeaeeeeeeesecqeeaeeeeesencaeeeeeeeseteeesenaeees 3 19 Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward Step Back 0 cccccceceecceceeeeeeececeeaeeeeeeeeeeecaeaeeeeeeeseeaeaeseeeeeeenaeeeeees 3 19 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Contents For Step Forward Back mein narran lara ghewen sails baat prensa eaaa a ia ae eenaa aea 3 20 PRESUMING SOWING at a E had LE A can a a SERN a Ss pal dE Slt lah 3 20 Writing the embroidering Gata iii ceiscieestecececcedcnte ii iras 3 21 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine DO sirnana eaan ee eeeeeee cece ee ee ea seen seen ee ea aai aa ee ee ea Aaaa cesses ea gana geass Ba aaea rapa Rae aidian aa 4 2 A E A aealng eosin amt eenalane 4 2 FROCATION a a di di a 4 3 Enlargement ANA REGAUCtION cia a ts 4 4 Mi A a E 4 6 RepetitON cuina old 4 8 Other Ein G Socia aia 4 10 Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine DO oomnncninniccinnnccnnnnnnncccn cree 5 2 ga setting O Needle Bas E E T EEE EE 5 2 Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor vicio aia 5 2 Setting of Machines a een ates she a r e aa a a a tien ie thee 5 2
103. oubles of the jump motor and troubles of the head PCB Temperature rise error The temperature of the heat sink Turn OFF the power and check if the fan filter has E D7 4 Clean the fan filter on the drive PCB rose excessively any clogging Turn OFF the power The possible causes for this Temperature sensor abnormal error are troubles of the thermistor and troubles of the drive PCB Temperature sensor abnormal X axis pulse motor overcurrent stop sto Turn off the power P Turn OFF the power and ON once If the same EJ 5 error occurs again the pulse motor or the drive es Y axis pulse motor Y axis pulse motor overcurrent PCB is faulty X axis pulse motor overcurrent overcurrent stop sto Turn off the power P Turn OFF the power and check the fan harness Exhaust fan motor stop Cooling fan motor stop A Press R Turn OFF the power again If the same error occurs again the fan or the power PCB is faultly E E E Hook motor error Lower shaft communication error This is not displayed in this model Over run error during interfacing to ERRORES main PCB CPU E E E E E Framing error during interfacing to Ee ERRORES main PCB CPU Parity error during interfacing to Ea ERROR ES main PCB CPU Receiving time up error during ES ERRORES interfacing to main PCB CPU Send Receive inconsistent error ERROR E9 during interfacing to main PCB CPU ACK code receiving error during ERROREA interfacing to main PCB CPU Send Receiv
104. pay special attention to your may start the machine unintentionally through safety an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries S Maintenance and inspection of the machine Adjustment should be conducted only by trained engineers 1 Adjusting Needle Bar Height W1304Q W1305Q 7 a a tel ES 5 xs M W1306Q W1296Q W1307Q A 7 BE i a Al bolt 6 so that the clearance M aL can be even Do not hit this section 8 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 8 Adjustment Put the attached T shaped hexagonal wrench 4 mm into the hole 1 on the left side of the machine body and adjust the arrow plate to align with 180 degrees N D mark to move the needle bar to the lowest point Loosen Needle bar guide bracket set screw 2 and the bolt 6 of the top dead center stopper 4 when the needle tip is positioned 11 3 mm above the center of the rotary hook shaft Adjust the position of the needle bar thread guide so that the set screw 3 on it is turned to the right by 25 30 Tighten Needle bar guide bracket set screw 2 securely When tightening the needle bar clamp set screw 2 the hole in the needle bar guide should face the front Set the needle bar at the highest position where the arrow plate and the N U mark are aligned Lightly press the top dead center stopper 4 toward the cushion rubber 5 and ti
105. ring Data BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed correct trouble including thread break age and others related to machine motions Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine Do GH Setting of Needle Bars Uy Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering gt Page 5 4 Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor NES Thread breakage sensor ON OFF gt Page 5 6 Fiyi Thread breakage sensitivity gt Page 5 6 wy Number of stitches in automatic step back gt Page 5 7 y Display of total stitch number in automatic step back gt Page 5 7 E Lower thread counter counts gt Page 5 8 Stitch counter indication gt Page 5 8 Setting of Machine Selection of embroidery hoop gt Page 5 9 Speed range gt Page 5 10 Speed in speed range gt Page 5 11 Thread trimming length gt Page 5 14 OE Thread removal feed length gt Page 5 15 G Inching ON OFF gt Page 5 16 Sewing area gt Page 5 17 EJE Resetting of thread breakage error gt Page 5 12 Needle bar stop at mending stop point gt Page 5 12 Method of thread trimming before thread breakage error gt Page 5 12 Ele Method of thread trimming before stop gt Page 5 12 Setting of Environment A ea Return to start point after embroidering end gt Page 5 20 Me
106. rive PCB is proper Was the XY motor rotating gt If so check the XY carriage mechanism If the XY motor is not rotating refer to the cable connection block diagram and check to see if connection from the XY motor to the drive PCB is proper The thread breakage error frequently Enter the CASE test mode and turn the thread breakage sensor pulley occurs although thread is not broken corresponding to each needle bar of the head with which this error occurs while switching the needle bar from number 1 in ascending order and check to see that the red LED on the head blinks gt If there is no problem lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller The standard value is 0 Check connection from the thread breakage sensor PCB to the thread tension base PCB if it does not blink Replace the thread breakage sensor PCB with a new one The X axis motor connector Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check connection error occurs the connection from the two X motors one X motors in four head models on the left and right to the main PCB The main shaft motor lock error Enter the encoder signal mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley occurs gt If it is abnormally heavy the main shaft mechanism is faulty Does the main shaft motor rotate at all when the error occurs gt Ifit does not rotate at all check fuse F1 and F2 on the power supply PCB in the control box Refer to the bl
107. rough the hole of tension stand inner thread guide 3 After passing the thread through the hole of tension stand lower thread guide 4 insert the thread into the right side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take up Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide Insert the thread into the hole from the upper section Pass the thread through the hole of the wire of the needle bar thread guide 6 and pass it through the needle eye Pass it through the presser foot Pass it to presser spring at the front of lower thread guide 5 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4 2 Replacement of Bobbin Remove dust lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement E Removing bobbin case W1235Q 1 Open the rotary hook cover 1 2 Hold the knob 2 and take out the bobbin case 3 Close the knob and take out the bobbin 3 E Replacing bobbin Pull out by about 50 mm W1238Q W1239Q W1240Q 1 Put a new bobbin in the bobbin case Check the winding direction Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0 5 mm If not the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one 0 5mm W1237Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 17 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 2 Slide the thread under the tension spring 5 through the notch 4 3 Pull out the thread from the hole
108. rror occurs again the main PCB is faulty in position Cylinder bed position error error Rated voltage value could not be This is not usually displayed ERROR CF received from the lower shaft motor CPU Power PC board error Power PC board error Turn the power off and on once If the same error occurs again the power PCB is faulty Cooling fan motor stop Cooling fan motor stop This is not usually displayed 1 The voltage setting is improper gt Set it Power voltage upper limit error again 2 Press the or turn on the F B switch on the head to either side If the same error Power voltage lower a O Power voltage lower limit error occurs again the power PCB or the power This is not usually displayed Power voltage upper limit error limit error supply is faulty Turn OFF the power The possible causes for this error are troubles of the thread trimming motor troubles of the main PCB and troubles of the drive PCB Thread trimming motor Thread trimming motor overcurrent overcurrent 9 6 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures Turn OFF the power The possible causes for this Needle bar case motor Nesdle barcasemotorov rcurrent error are troubles of the needle bar case motor overcurrent troubles of the main PCB and troubles of the drive PCB Turn OFF the power The possible causes for this Jump motor overcurrent Jump motor overcurrent error are tr
109. s the pulley manually turned and out of the stop angle eee gt Turn the pulley adjust the needle at the stop position and reset the error Check the signal of the stop position sensor in the encoder test mode Refer to the adjustment or cable connection block diagram and check connection from the needle position detention sensor to the main PCB Replace the needle position detection sensor with a new one 10 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures The needle bar case lock error Is the INDEX motor rotating ee gt gt If not refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the INDEX motor to the main PCB is proper Check the resistance values of pins 1 and 3 and pins 4 and 6 at the connector section of the INDEX motor The normal resistance value is approximately 6 60 gt If itis not normal replace the INDEX motor with a new one Also replace the drive PCB with a new one Manually turn the color change pulley gt If itis abnormally heavy adjust the color change mechanism and the needle cap case Replace the needle bar position sensor potentiometer with a new one Replace the I O PCB 0 with a new one X axis or Y axis home position Was the XY carriage moving detection error occurs gt If so refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X and Y area sensor to the d
110. sash frame is set on the machine select FLAT When a cap hoop is set select CAP FLAT CAP HOOP W0438Q 2 Specify an embroidery hoop set on the machine referring to Embroidery Hoop gt Page 5 9 Starting Sewing Operation E For details of specifying a sewing start position refer to Registration of Sewing Start Position gt Page 5 18 E When is pressed while the message Area over is indicated on the screen a dialog box is displayed for confirming whether or not to start sewing forcibly Pressing starts sewing however depending on the start position an interference with the frame may occur Exercise added care when doing so 1 Check that sewing data has been selected then press 12 Sewing is started The current embroidering status is indicated Indicates a name of data currently used for sewing Indicates the number of data currently used for sewing Currently selected speed range The range can be modified by pressing W0439Q BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 17 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing Feedhold 1 Press Ms stop HH Sewing is interrupted W0440Q Cancellation 1 Press esc while sewing is interrupted When repetition of patterns is set a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled When canceling all patterns press Esc once again 2 Amessage for confirmation is displaye
111. sets the inching mode 4 Press restarts embroidering BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 6 11 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 8 Detection of Home position After the home position is detected the hoop returns to the initial position 1 Press 2 white pressing Bag with the machine stopped Initial screen Temporary stop screen W0406Q W0440Q 2 The hoop moves and the home position is detected Moving Frame y W1285Q Detectina home position y W1286Q Moving Frame W1285Q 3 The initial screen is displayed again 6 12 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 7 Maintenance Chapter 7 Maintenance A CAUTION 1 Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch resulting in bodily injuries Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin otherwise inflammation can result Furthermore do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea Keep the oil out of the reach of children Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble Remove dirt with a soft dry cloth If necessary clean with the detergent soaked cloth then wipe off the detergent with a cloth dampened with hot water Never use benzene or thinner for cleaning the machi
112. t Page 3 18 Embroidering cancel gt Page 3 18 Step forward step back gt Page 3 19 Step forward back stitch by stitch Step forward back by every 10 stitches J Bi i Step forward back by every 100 stitches 7 m 2 o zt RR Step forward back to the embroidering start point of a next pattern back back back Step forward back until a next color change back back BeF Designate stitch nos Step forward qd E gt Page 3 19 back by a specified number of stitches 3 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Selection of Data Select data in order to start sewing E Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine memory A maximum of 45 kinds or 480 000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the machine memory however depending on the combination of embroidery data the number of pieces or total stitches available may become less E When using data in a floppy disk or in BES 100E register it in the machine memory once before selection If there is no space in the machine memory delete unnecessary data to make a space Registration Data in a floppy disk a Ol 5 7 Data created by BES 100E Machine memory Reading za ka e e El ee Sewing wo394Q Registration of Embroider
113. t 5 15 and spring washer 16 5 Insert the thread winder harness 9 in the 2P No 6 connectors on the rear of the control box 11 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment E Winding lower thread a S W1328Q Y Turn the power switch on Set the bobbin 1 in the bobbin winder shaft 2 Put the thread through the thread guide 3 Wind the thread around the bobbin 1 several times in the direction of the arrow Press the bobbin hold 4 If the thread cannot be wound evenly loosen the screw 5 and move the thread guide 3 right and left for adjustment In order to wind more threads around the bobbin loosen the thread 6 and move the bobbin hold 4 After winding is finished pull out the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft and trim the thread using the thread trimmer 7 If the thread is wound too tight and comes off from the tension disk loosen the knob 8 If the thread is too loose tighten the knob 8 e If the circuit protector 9 functions the bobbin winder motor does not rotate Leave it for a while for cooling Then press the circuit protector 9 The thread does not come out when the motor is not cooled enough BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 11 3 Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 11 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES LTD 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuh
114. t operation 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 Do not use this machine outdoors Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur When securing the cords do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin otherwise inflammation can result Furthermore do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea Keep the oil out of the reach of children Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Installation Avoid setting up the sewing machine near sources of strong electrical noise such as high frequency welding equipment If this precaution is not taken incorrect machine operation may result CAUTION This sewing machine should only be used by Attach all safety devices before using the sewing operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand Keep children away from the sewin
115. thod of reflecting modified machine speed gt Page 5 21 3 Method of checking the embroidery area gt Page 5 21 Je Slow sewing needle number at start up gt Page 5 22 Data transfer speed gt Page 5 23 Display language gt Page 5 24 Alarm sound gt Page 5 25 Motive speed gt Page 5 26 Small pitch deletion gt Page 5 27 Auto pause ins gt Page 5 28 5 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lock Stitch Lock stitch ON OFF sewing start position gt Page 5 29 Lock stitch ON OFF sewing end position gt Page 5 30 py Lock stitch ON OFF sewing start position after thread trimming gt Page 5 31 Setting of speed limit in a small pitch Speed limit in a short pitch gt Page 5 32 Display of Information EX Display of pattern information gt Page 5 37 Features of machine gt Page 5 38 Version information gt Page 5 39 Feed timing gt Page 5 33 ES Automatic input setting gt Page 5 34 Hoop Retract Point Hoop retract point gt Page 5 18 oO Automatic hoop retract ON OFF gt Page 5 19 Hoop Movement Registration of embroidering start point gt Page 5 18 Movement to registered sewing start point gt Page 5 19 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be mod
116. tween connectors Carry out items described in the Measures section in order of appearance Some checks and replacement works can be conducted only by repair people In such cases contact your dealer The machine does not operate even Is the power cord of the machine plugged in if the power is turned on Plug in the power cord Is the connector at the side of the control box connected Connect it after checking the connector name Is the connector in the control box connected Connect it after checking the types and colors of the connectors Is the fuse on the PCB in the control box blown Replace the fuse with a new one If the fuse is blown again something is faulty Check to see if the wiring is correct Replace the control box with a new one The machine does not operate even Is the stop switch turned on if the power is turned on gt Reset the stop switch The message Release stop SW to operate is displayed on the panel An overtravel error occurs Is the frame within the cap frame area Move the frame within the cap frame area and turn on the power Check to see if the signal of the X area sensor turns ON and OFF in PORT test mode When the signal does not change refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X area sensor to the main PCB is proper Replace the X area sensor with a new one The needle stop position error I
117. ust the spring in height or replace it with a new one Refer to Replacing Bobbin on page 1 17 TENSION W1396Q We recommend the use of the optional gauge set TM 3 S59956 001 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 1 25 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 1 26 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroidering This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel brother BeE 1206B Bc BROTHI earner 28 START Ome Ms Ds W1253Q t START Starts embroidering Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch Restarts embroidering after a suspension Cancels errors during embroidering Suspends embroidering Sewing without home position detection i e the frame does not move is available when turning on the power with this key pressed Selects sewing data gt Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering page 3 1 Specifies a sequence of colors sequence of needle changes in sewing data gt Setting of Needle Bars page 5 4 2 2 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures gt v Edits sewing data
118. y Data from Floppy Disk Register embroidery data from a floppy disk into the machine memory E Types of data to be registered are as shown below e DOS formatted data Data format Extension Icon ECS Data with a name of xxxx ECS ECS Tajima Data with a name of xxxx DST DST Barudan Data with a name of xxxx DSB Zanks ZSK Data with a name of xxxx DSZ Data received from BE 100 Data with a name of xxxx STH STH These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen e Other data Data format Icon Barudan FDR Barudan FMC ear Zanks ZSK ese These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 3 3 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk 1 When loading a floppy disk set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side W0395Q 2 When unloading a floppy disk press the eject switch 3 When it comes out pull it straight When the access lamp if ON never press the eject switch Otherwise embroidery data in the floppy disk may be destroyed Eject switch Access lamp W0396Q Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory 1 Load a floppy disk with sewing data W0395Q 3 4 BE 1204B BC BE 1206B BC 2 3 4 5 Press MIA Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Select a screen for data registration by pressing lt q P A m GER BENJOY BHORSE 8GO

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