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- Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
BE-0901E-AC-PC BE-1201B-AC-PC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE ONE HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE ONE HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
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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 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 1 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
formation may cause problems with correct operation. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use. Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems with correct operation . Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move. 2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
machine. The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing. Do not touch any moving parts, press any objects against the machine nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type using the machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. 4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
to injuries machine. the sewing machine. 5 Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground 6 Direction of operation connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
! BE-1201B-AC-PC 4 Finger guard 3 ! BE-0901E-AC-PC 4 3 Belt cover 6 1 Finger guard 5 2 Guard cover W1750 6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage. W1216Q Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the head of the floppy disk drive periodically. W1217Q Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. W1218Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. W1219Q 8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
-0901E-AC-PC - BE-1201B-AC-PC Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. using the machine. The display is BE-0901E-AC-PC. Check the model before Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
Functions of Operation Panel...3-2 Operation Panel...3-2 Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering ...3-4 Run the Software ...3-5 Turn on the Machine Power...3-5 Register the Machine Name ...3-6 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ...3-6 Start Embroidering ...3-7 10 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Pattern Information ...4-26 Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Functions (Command Reference)...5-2 Description of Screen...5-4 Opening Embroidery Data...5-5 Setting Display ...5-6 Centering ...5-6 ...5-20 Insert or Delete Code ...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch...5-22 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 11 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Machine...6-19 Viewing Machine Information...6-20 Design Information...6-20 Setting Window Display ...6-20 Minimizing and Aligning Windows...6-21 Language...6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines...6-23 Configuration ...6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...6-24 12 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Mode...6-55 Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing ...6-56 Stepping Forward/Back ...6-57 Resuming Embroidering...6-58 Moving Embroidery Position ...6-59 Centering Pattern...6-60 Saving Data ...6-61 Save ...6-61 Save As...6-61 Running Other Programs ...6-62 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 13 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
Source ...7-2 1-2 Preparation for Embroidering...7-2 2. Machine Stop ...7-3 2-1 Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit 7-3 2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit 7-3 3. Page Setup...8-19 Print ...8-19 Copying Report Data ...8-20 14 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Adjustment ...10-9 6. Adjusting the Belt Tension ...10-10 Chapter 11 Error code list Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section...12-2 Electrical Section ...12-4 Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder ...13-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 15 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
Contents 16 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
supply Single phase 120 V, 200 V, 220 V, 240 V, 500 VA Weight 195 kg Dimensions 1050 (W) x 1016 (L) x 1484 (H) mm Options Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Parts for boring * ...... The field size is restricted by the types of hoop used. 1-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 1-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
/98/2000/NT4.0/XP (Some functions are not available with Windows NT. Refer to page 4-18.) • Non-DOS data such as Barudan FDR is not supported to do input and output of data in case of FDD using USB. 1-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
disk. (3) Embroidery Data Editor This program allows editing of data on embroidering operation including scaling, rotation, color change, etc. (4) Production Report This program is for collecting data on actual embroidering operation and calculating output, etc. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 1-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Embroidery Machine Relationship among Programs When the software is started, the program (1) for actuating the machine starts first. Next, embroidery data is called by the program (2). Use the program (3), when required, for editing and embroidering. The embroidery 1-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Basic Operation of Software This section explains the basics of using the software. It covers only the operating procedures that are commonly used for the software. If there are any special operating procedures inherent to a program, they are - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine ! Double-click Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause continuously. ! Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. W1361Q W1362Q 1-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
scroll bar moves to the right. By dragging the scroll box to the right, the screen can scroll quickly. The vertical scroll bar can be used in the same way. ! Status bar This bar is for displaying a brief description of the selected command. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 1-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
, some items cannot be used. Commands with a mark have sub menus. The check mark (√) indicates that the command is selected. W1731 When the arrow pointer is moved to another menu while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. 1-10 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
of Embroidery Machine 1. Names of Machine Components ! BE-0901E-AC-PC Thread guide bar Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop Table Power switch Control box ! BE-1201B-AC-PC Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
arrow until the table top is placed horizontally. 2 If the table is not stable, loosen nuts [2] and turn leveling seats [1] for adjustment. When relocating the machine, raise leveling [3] seats [1]. The machine can then be moved with casters [3]. W1565 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 2-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Loosen thumb bolt [1]. Adjust the operation panel position for ease of use, and tighten thumb bolt [1]. [1] W1653 2-4 Mounting of Guard Bar [1] [1] [1] W1751 Attach guard bar [1] to the machine. Fix it with bolts and washers from the lower side of the frame. 2-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
Stand ! BE-0901E-AC-PC [4] [3] [2] Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Attach two thread guide support bars [2] to the cotton stand assembly [1], while fitting into the two holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly [3] on the thread guide support bars [2] using the two screws [4]. 3. For - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
bar. (See the left figure.) Note)• Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material. BE-0901E-AC-PC W1570 BE-1201B-AC-PC W1570 2-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
with the Machine Controller (option) into the slot for the PCI bus. 3. Connect the interface board male connector and the personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable included with the Machine Controller (option). BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 2-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
of the IF cable. • The order of connecting four machines is arbitrary. • The maximum number of connecting machines is four. • A terminator should be connected to the connector SBUS2 of the lastly connected machine. Connection to SBUS1, 2 can be interchangeable. 2-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
an earth cable. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. Use a cord plug that matches the receptacle type. Ground W1690 When using a conversion plug, be sure to connect the grounding cable (green/yellow stripe) to the grounding terminal of the outlet. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 2-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
. • This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source. • When using an uninterruptive power supply, be sure to establish grounding. Uninterruptive power supply unit Ground W1365Q 2-10 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-9 Installation of Software Use an attached CD-R for installing software. If a personal computer with no CD-R drive unit is used, connect a drive , a message is displayed. 8. Click [OK] to complete installation. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 2-11 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
guide A [6] and lower thread guide [7]. 7. Pass the thread through the hole of the needle bar thread guide [8] and pass it through the needle eye. Do not pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to needle bar thread guide at the front of lower thread guide [7]. 2-12 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
! BE-1201B-AC-PC [1] Thread guide tension disc Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine [2] Thread breakage pulley [3] Upper thread guide (upper) [4] Upper thread guide (middle) Spring [5] Thread guide (upper) Inner thread guide [6] Thread guide A [7] Lower thread guide [7] Lower - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove inserted in the reverse direction, the lower thread may slip too much, resultingin a problem in embroidering. Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by W1579 2-14 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
of Embroidery Machine 1. • Set the needle so that the notched part will come on the rotary hook side. • use DB x K5 #11 ~ #18 according to the material thickness. For knitted materials, use DB x K23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
as a warning. Then, the X and Y carriages move the embroidery hoop to the home position or the position where it was located at the end of the previous operation. Check that there is no obstacle above the hoop which will interfere with needles or presser feet. 2-16 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
Embroidery Machine ! When the machine is turned on: "E-07" may appear on the operation panel while a buzzer sounds intermittently. In such a case, the machine jump position. This is the normal position. ! BE-0901E-AC-PC [3] ! BE-1201B-AC-PC [3] W1585 W1586 2. Turn knob [3] slowly. If knob [3] - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine If the machine is not ready to operate because the needle bars in the drive position are out of the normal position, "E-05" needle bar vertical piece are separated, the needle bar is raised to the top by the spring. 2-18 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
the right metal part to the screw. Tighten two screws [4] securely. 4. If the material over the square frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped, threads may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Make an adjustment using screw [6]. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 2-19 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
. Make an adjustment using screw [7]. 4. Remove screw [9] in Figure A. Position frame arms [8] R and L for the tubular round frame according to the mounting pitch of the tubular round frame, and attach the arms. Note) Attach the frame arms R and L symmetrically. 2-20 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Turn off the machine power switch. using screws [3], spring washers [4], and plane washers [5] removed in step 2 Note) When attaching the sash frame, check [8] that the side with felt affixed to the back faces the front. W1595 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
two clips 290 [9] to both vertical sides securely. [10] Also attach two clips 220 [10] to both horizontal sides securely. With a sash frame, the allowable embroidery area is 300 mm (vertical) x 450 mm (horizontal). [9] W1657 450mm 300mm W1658 2-22 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine ! Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1.3N W1659 W1661 should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N in force. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 2-23 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the 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 To loosen W1666 2-24 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine and setting-up of the personal computer (PC), start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process. - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
embroidering start position by using the jog switch. Restarts embroidering after a suspension. Cancels errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down this switch and press Suspends embroidering. switch. Trims thread during suspension. 3-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
embroidery hoop ("HOOP" appears on the panel), the embroidery hoop moves designated position. Moves the hoop to software should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is used to cancel errors. B BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 3-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
page 3-6). "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" (→ page 4-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" (→ page 5-1) Click of the machine controller. Press on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. 3-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
. Turn on the Machine Power Power switch Flat / Cap hoop select swich W1596 W1669 1. Change the Flat / Cap hoop select switch according to the hoop to be used. 2. Turn on the power switch. 3. The computer screen changes when the machine is turn on. W1369Q B BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 3-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
that at the time of the area check with the frame shape, the warning message won't be displayed when all of the embroidery data is placed apart from the embroiderable area (in green) in the frame or covers up the whole embroiderable area (in green) of the frame. 3-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering 1. Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. 2. Press 3. Press W1372Q to check the embroidering area. to start embroidering. B BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 3-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures 3-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or transference of registered embroidery data. Moving, copying, and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen. - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
Exit Creates a new directory. (→ page 4-4) Transfers embroidery data to the machine controller. (→ page 4-5) Exits from embroidery data explorer. Edit menu Copy Move Delete Rename Recreate data. (→ page 4-25) Defines settings of data reading. (→ page 4-24) 4-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
Rename Exit Exit of Selection Delete Move Image List Sort by Colors Sort by Date Information Help Tool bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar W0964Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Creating a Directory Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory. 1. Click 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Click [OK]. W0967Q 5. A new directory is added to the window. W0968Q 4-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Transferring data Transfer registered embroidery data to the machine controller or Embroidery data editor. 1. Double-click data, or click data pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK]. W0970Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
appears, select "Display Detail" on "Screen" of the control panel to adjust display color. Choose one of the following options, then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) • Full-color (24 bits) Select the display color using "Color Pallet". W0972Q 4-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Copy Copies embroidery data. ! Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from Menu 1. . W0975Q 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Moving Data Moves embroidery data to a different directory. ! Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. W0976Q 4-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Deleting Data Deletes embroidery data. 1. Click data for selection. The frame of selected data becomes red. 2. Select [Delete] from Edit menu or click . Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0979Q 3. Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Recreate an icon Creates an icon of data for other models. ! Icons of the data created by the following models can be recreated. • BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC • BE-0901E-AC • BE-1201B-AC 1. Click and select the data displayed as "Icon - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
when multiple patterns are selected simultaneously. Transfer to the machine controller is disabled. 1. Select [Select all] from the Edit menu. The frame of the data selected is displayed in red. In the text display mode W0981Q In the image display mode W0980Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-11 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
and Transferring Embroidery Data Renaming Data Renames the registered embroidery data. ! Data name consists of the name area and three characters called "extension" which indicates data type. Enter a data name including extension. W0663Q 4. Click [OK]. W0982Q 4-12 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data. 1. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu. 2. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search. Enter the file name correctly. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Click [Find]. W0983Q W0984Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-13 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
of wild characters can be used to replace other characters. ! Using "*" The wildcard character "*" represents a character or combination of characters. For instance, if "*.ecs" is entered to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". 4-14 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
by the number of colors in ascending order (in descending order). Sort by Date Sorts embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order). ! Updating to the latest information Displays the latest information. 1. Select [Refresh] from View menu. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-15 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
Data Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reads data in a floppy disk and registers it as embroidery data. ! The following data formats can be registered. • DOS format data Tajima Data and click [Open]. W0986Q 3. The image of the selected pattern appears. 4-16 W0970Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Transferring Embroidery Data 4. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. W0971Q 5. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 6. Click [Save]. W0974Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Embroidery Data Converting the Non DOS format data This function is not available with Windows NT. Viewing Files To view files of FDR, FMC and ZSK data, carry out the following steps: ! Viewing Details Click . Names, types data W0988Q 4-18 When reading ZSK data W0989Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
! Viewing Icon Click . Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0990Q ! Preview and Refresh The data image can be which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC. 2. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-19 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected W0992Q When "Icon" is selected W0993Q 4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK]. W0994Q 4-20 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
Embroidery Data 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. W1403Q 6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. W0995Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
data in paper tape as embroidery data. ! Paper taper reader is required for reading data. ! Before saving any data, check that the paper tape reader is connected to PC correctly. ! Available interfaces are The paper tape reader starts reading data. W0414Q 4-22 W0996Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
5. The image of the selected pattern appears. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0970Q 6. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. W0997Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-23 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Settings for Data Reading Sets up the interface and data transfer speed of the paper tape reader or external disk drive. 1. Select [Setup] from Tool menu. 2. Select port and speed. 3. Click [OK]. W0998Q 4-24 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Writing Data in DST Format Convert the ECS data into DST data for saving. 1. Click the desired ECS ". 4. Click [Save]. W0999Q 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the count and click [OK]. W0971Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 4-25 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
file No. of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No. of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates Information] from Help menu or click . 3. After checking, click [OK]. 4-26 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroidery data. This screen allows simple processing of embroidery data and display setting of display. - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
pause Centers embroidery data. (→ page 5-6) Zooms in or out. (→ page 5-6) Displays the needle penetration positions. (→ page 5-8) Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. (→ page 5-8) Displays the code insertion position for trim and pause. (→ page 5-8) 5-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Needle bar and speed range Thread color Tool Bar Status Bar Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or less 13) Shows/hides the tool bar. (→ page 5-14) Shows/hides the status bar. (→ page 5-14) BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Description of Screen Fit to Window Horizontal Flip Display Range Save Open Zoom Out Zoom In Needle bar Symmentry About This Application Thread color Redo Undo Rotate Resize Repeat Print Help Tool bar Status bar W1000Q 5-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor. 1. Select [Open] from File menu or click . 2. Double-click the data or click the data and . W1001Q Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Display Sets menu. After selecting W1003Q Zoom Zooms in/out the pattern. ! The following four types of zooming are available. Zoom In Enlarges the image to 125%. Zoom Out selecting W1002Q After selecting W1004Q 5-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Before selecting W1004Q Range 1. Select [Zoom] - [Range] from View menu or click . 2. W1006Q Before selecting W1005Q After selecting BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC W1007Q 5-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle pevetration positions are displayed. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] displayed by . 1. Select [Trim and pause] from the View menu. After selecting W1011Q → W1012Q W1013Q 5-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is less than the designated length with . Length can be designated color. Pause is set when the range shows S marking. Indicates the range of each needle bar. W0699Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Change of display color ! When the color of the embroidering sequence is changed, the color displayed on the screen color cannot be created. W1017Q 1. Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. W0699Q 5-10 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The needle bar number can be changed. W1018Q 3. When selecting a color from a color sample [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-11 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color. W1021Q 6. Select a color by . W1022Q 7. Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. W1023Q 5-12 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
The embroidery data is displayed in thread color. ! This functions is available only when the embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller. 1. Select [Thread color] from the View menu or click . Before selecting W1026Q After selecting W1027Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-13 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Tool bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu. 1. status and advice for operation. 1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu. Before selecting W1030Q After selecting W1029Q 5-14 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Back to Previous Status Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Undo Makes the edit or change invalid. The screen returns to the state before the change. ! The screen "Undo". ! The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. 1. Select [Redo] from the Edit menu or click . BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-15 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Editing Rotate W0558Q ! Available range of rotation is -359 to 359 degrees. ! When the patterns to be repeated are can be directly entered. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. W1032Q 3. Click [OK]. 5-16 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
Horizontal Flip Flips the image horizontally. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data W0450Q 1. Select [Horizontal Flip] from Edit menu or click . Vertical Flip Flips the image . W608Q Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. W0450Q W0464Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-17 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Embroidery Data ! The number for repetition is 1 to 100 for both vertical (Row) and horizontal (Column) directions. ! The unit for repetition can be set in inches. To use the inch unit, set the length to [inch] on the [Configuration] of Tool menu of the machine 5-18 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Margin setting with [Auto setting] selected The number is set automatically so as the number of repetitions to direction. Numbers are up and down if clicked. Numbers can be directly input. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Click [OK]. W1035Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-19 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Resize Resizes the image. W0450Q W1395Q ! The available range of resizing is 50 to 200% in both the X and Y the length of the stitch to be deleted. 3. Click [OK]. W1037Q 4. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. 5-20 W1038Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert or Delete Code Codes of trim, pause and color change can be inserted or deleted by moving the 5. To end code insertion or deletion, click . Modified setting is saved. To cancel the modification of setting, click . BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-21 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert Lock Stitch Find the pattern of [Stitch] Do not insert the lock stitch. ! The inserted lock stitch cannot be deleted. However, use [Undo] in the Edit menu to return to the status before inserting the lock stitch W1041Q 5-22 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
Middle bottom edge Center 1. Select [Start] from Change menu. Upper right corner Middle right corner Lower right corner W0729Q Click the start position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. W1042Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-23 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
Middle bottom edge Center 1. Select [End] from Change menu. Upper right corner Middle right corner Lower right corner W0729Q Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. W1043Q 5-24 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
this mode, specify the mask area using the mouse. 1. Select [Mask] from Change menu. Select automatic or manual mode. If [Automatic] is selected, a mask is created automatically. If [Manual] is selected, drag the area with the mouse to specify the mask. W1044Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-25 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Group All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. ! The difference between the grouped other masks represent the embroidering sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. (→ page 5-16) 5-26 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
Setting Group for Repetition 1. Select [Repeat] in the Edit menu or click . 2. Click the checkbox of [Group] to put a check mark. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Selecting from Menu 1. Select [Group] from Change menu. W1033Q W1047Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-27 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Merge Merge other patterns to the pattern in editing. ! If the pattern to be merged is repetition data, it adjusted. → W1050Q 1. Select [Merge] from the File menu. 2. Select the pattern to be merged. W1051Q 5-28 W1052Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 3. The pattern mask is displayed in a broken line. Move the mask to the desired position for merging. Click is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. 5. The pattern is merged. W1054Q W1055Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-29 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Saving Data Saves the edited data. The edited data can be saved over the current file or renamed as a separate file set and save mask automatically W1056Q 3. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W1057Q 5-30 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Save As... Renames and saves the edited data as a new file. 1. Select [Save as...] from File menu. 2. Select the To set and save mask automatically W1059Q 5. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W1057Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-31 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position 1. Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click . 2. After checking, click [OK]. 5-32 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
Printing Data Prints data in editing. 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Specify the number of copies and other conditions. Click [OK]. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 5-33 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
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Chapter 6 Embroidering The PC controls the machine operation as well as settings of the machine. Note that the menu which appears on the screen depends on whether the power to the machine is turned on or off. - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
is On Machine menu Minimize Window Size Rename Machine Machine Information Exit Minimizes the size of display screen on the machine. (→ page 6-21) Renames the machine. (→ page 6-19) Displays machine information. (→ page 6-20) Exits from the machine controller. 6-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
. Runs the embroidery data editor. (→ page 6-62) Runs the embroidery data explorer. (→ page 6-62) Copies embroidery data to other machines. (→ page 6-23) Sets configuration for embroidering. (→ page 6-24) Upgrades the version of the machine parts. (→ page 6-24) BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
embroidering. (→ page 6-34) Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. (→ page 6-35) Sets automatic error Selects the hoop type. (→ page 6-47) Cascades windows. (→ page 6-20) Tiles windows. (→ page 6-20) Align icons. (→ page 6-22) 6-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
Zoom in Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Cancel embroidering Suspend embroidering Home position Step-back/step-forward Move pattern Information About This Application Help Tool bar Status bar W1060Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
Chapter 6 Embroidering Settings before Turning On the Machine Describes settings available before the machine is turned on. ! The following items can be set. • Displaying the tool bar • Displaying the to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. W1061Q 6-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
if required. Communication Port Sets communication port between PC and machine. 1. Select [Communication Port] from Configuration menu. 2. Select communication port for use. 3. Click [OK]. W1063Q If the required port name does not appear, key-in the name. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
English. Languages system uses Displays the system language of PC. Each respective language Displays the local language. 1. Select [Language] from Configuration menu (Tool menu when the power to machine rerun the software. 6-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
Embroidering Settings after Turning Power On Describes settings available after turning power on to the machine. Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the by the number of clicks. Before selecting W1065Q After selecting W1067Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting W1065Q Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area. 1. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click After selecting W1068Q . selecting W1065Q . 6-10 Before selecting W1065Q After selecting W1070Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
W1072Q Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop. Hoop] of Settings menu. The type of embroidery hoop can be changed in [Load ! Embroidering is allowed within the green guide in the hoop. 1. Select view position is initialized because it is overwritten. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-11 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
also provides the same function. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu and put the check mark. Before selecting W1078Q After selecting W1079Q 6-12 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
Chapter 6 Embroidering Thread Color Displays the pattern using colors currently set to the needle bar. Clicking same function. also provides the 1. Select [Thread Color] To display needle bar number and color To display embroidering sequence and color W1082Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-13 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. W1017Q 1. Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. W1082Q 6-14 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
double click [Color]. W1019Q 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. W1020Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-15 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
step 4. W1023Q Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged W1084Q 6-16 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
. 2. Click a speed range for selection. W1086Q 3. Click [OK]. Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. W1087Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-17 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
or decrease the value. W1089Q Background color Changes the background color of the data. 1. Select [Background color] from the [View] menu. W1090Q 6-18 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
an identifying color for the machine. This color is shown on the title bar for a while when the arrow pointer is moved to the title bar of a machine window. 3. Click [OK]. If the message "The entered name already exists" appears, enter another name. W1093Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-19 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
, click [OK]. Setting Window Display Specifies the window that displays machine condition if multiple machines are connected simultaneously. ! There are two types of window display as follows: Cascade Windows are slightly offset. Tile Windows are tiled. 6-20 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
Windows Windows on the screen can be minimized to the icon size and aligned. Minimize Window Size 1. Select [Minimize Window Size] from Machine menu or click screen. on the upper right corner of the Click here. W1098Q 2. The window is minimized. W1099Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-21 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
, the window size changes to a medium size. If this button is clicked, the window changes to the full size of the desktop. This button is used to end the software or to close the folder. This button cannot be clicked when the machine window is displayed. 6-22 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
multiple machines are connected, the embroidery data of a machine can be copied to another machine. 1. Click the window of the machine displaying the copy source data. 2. Click . W1102Q W1103Q 3. Click and select the machine name of the destination. W1104Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-23 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
is eliminated.] is set to be deleted in default status (checked). 3. Click [OK]. Upgrading the Machine Program Upgrades the programs at each part of the machine. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. 6-24 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
Chapter 6 Embroidering Setting the Machine Performs the detail setting of the embroidering status. Items that can be selected in Setting menu are (equating the sewing order number and needle bar number) 1. Select [Needle] - [Default value] from Settings menu. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-25 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
1. Select [Pause] - [Add all] from Settings menu. Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars 1. Select [Pause] - [Delete all] from Settings menu. 6-26 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
Chapter 6 Embroidering Speed Range Specifies the maximum speeds for respective ranges suitable for the hoop type. ! Actual embroidering speed depends on the pitch. ! Before shipment, "1" is set to the automatically set to the min. or max. speed. 3. Click [OK]. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-27 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
] is selected in [Embroidery hoop] and the frame is displayed on the screen. 1. Select [Hoop Feed Position] from Settings menu. 2. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position W1114Q 3. The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. W1115Q 6-28 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
blue. Embroidery Hoop The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. ! The kind of the selectable frame varies according to settings at machine side. ! The following selections are available: Tubular Flat Border Wide cap Semi-wide cap Baseball cap BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-29 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
from Settings menu. W1732 The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type. Make sure that the selection is correct. ! The following shows the screen example with less. W1119Q When "Wide cap (ALL)" is selected. 6-30 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
15 mm.) For inch 0 - 3.9 inch (The standard value is 0.6 inch.) Thread length (1-10) for all machines Sets the overall thread amount through the needle. Value of 1 to 10 can be set. The smaller the value Set inching, thread length, etc. 3. Click [OK]. W1121Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-31 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
, be sure to check the data. ! Before performing embroidering, attach the following optional parts to the machine. • Boring knife • Boring needle plate, Finger guard ! If editing such as reduction the boring, shift, and range of needle bar. 3. Click [OK]. 6-32 W1734 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
4. Click [OK]. The sensor sensitivity for each needle bar is adjusted individually. All sensor sensitivities for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously. W1643 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-33 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage. 1. Select [Automatic Hoop Feed] from Settings menu and put the check mark ( ). W1752 6-34 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
to the start point after end of embroidery. 1. Select [End of embroidery] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering W1753 2. Click the checkbox to put a check mark ( ) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK]. W1130Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-35 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
Chapter 6 Embroidering Mending Sets the details of mending. ! Items and descriptions are as follows: Automatically reset breakage error Error is automatically canceled when a thread breakage occurs. 1. Select [Mending] from Settings menu. W1735 6-36 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
Over" may occur while sewing and the operation may stop. 1. Select [Adjust] from Settings menu. W1737 2. When setting is complete, click [OK]. W1134Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-37 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
] from Settings menu and check it. For enabling escape, set pause for the needle bar. Refer to page 6-17 "Setting Ranges". 6-38 W1740 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
. 1. Select [Short stitch speed reduction] from Settings menu. W1741 2. Click [Reducing speed] to check it and click [OK] when items are set. W1647 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-39 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
bar control. Click [OK] when it is set. W1757 Clicking this button will set to thin / range: 1 / jog moving power up: no. 6-40 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
of area tracing before starting sewing. ! The following two types can be selected. The selected outside shape is displayed on the screen. Rectangle W1142Q Octagon W1143Q 1. Select the outside shape of [Area trace] from Settings menu and check it. W1744 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-41 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
follows: Speed Range Automatically selects the value suitable for the hoop type. Hoop Feed Position Returns to the machine home position. Embroidering Area Sets the size each for the selected Jog moving power up No Area Trace "4 corner" is selected. 6-42 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
the setting contents and defaults. ! The following items are shown: • Embroidery area • Enable inching • Hoop movement after thread trimming • Sensitivity • Backward steps • Automatic hoop feed • Return to the stant point • Activating speed up of driving shaft BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-43 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select [Show Setting] from Settings menu. W1746 2. After checking, check [OK]. W1648 6-44 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
Load Setting Load the setting. ! The set file has an extension of "ecm". 1. Select [Load setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering W1754 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. W1150Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-45 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
"ecm". 1. Change the setting. 2. Select [Save setting] from Settings menu. W1755 3. Select the registration folder and put a file name. 4. Click [Save]. W1152Q 6-46 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
hoops supported for machines other than this machine. Hoops indicated with ◎ at the hoop type name can be attached to this machine (including optional hoops).Hoops without ◎ cannot be attached to this machine. Note W1692 W1694 W1695 W1697 W1698 W1700 W1701 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-47 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
-2.ehp W0869Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-4.ehp W1714 SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-2.ehp W0873Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-4.ehp W1717 SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-2.ehp W0877Q SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-4.ehp W1720 6-48 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC W1703 W1704 W1706 W1707 W1709 W1710 W1712 W1713 W1715 W1716 W1718 W1719 W1721 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
-19.ehp W0890Q TUBULAR_FRAME23X43.ehp W0892Q TUBULAR_FRAME30X28.ehp W1725 ◎TUBULAR_FRAME30X48.ehp W1553Q W1554Q W0887Q W1550Q W0891Q W0893Q W1551Q W1726 HOLDER_BASE23X43.ehp W0899Q W0900Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-49 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
◎TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp W0905Q ◎TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp W0907Q ◎TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp W0909Q TUBULAR_ROUND30X30.ehp W0911Q ◎TUBULAR_ROUND335X453.ehp W0913Q W0906Q W0908Q W0910Q W1729 W1730 W0915Q W0916Q 6-50 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
1. Select [Load hoop] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering W1749 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. W1154Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-51 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
speed range decreases by one level. To display the status of the machine. W1155Q 1. Click . When sewing start position differs from current needle position, "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. Click to move the hoop to the sewing start position. 6-52 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
in gray, indicating the embroidering status. Chapter 6 Embroidering Pause 1. Click . W1156Q Canceling 1. Press the button while pressing the button on the machine operation panel. 2. Click . 3. The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel. W1157Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-53 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. 1. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click . 6-54 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
. A cross appears on the screen. The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines. W1159Q Current needle position W1160Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-55 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
stitches. Moves to the next (previous) color change. Moves to the next (previous) feed. 1. Click the icon to select the desired function. 6-56 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
movement. This is selected for repeating patterns. The machine goes to the start position of the next pattern. Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point. ! Selection of movement to the start position of the next repeating pattern. W1163Q W1164Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-57 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
disappears. The embroidery status at the step forward/backward position of the stitches is displayed. Forward W1168Q Backward W1169Q 2. Click . It is ready to resume embroidering and "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. 3. Press on the machine. 6-58 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
area (within the red frame). 1. Select [Move Embroidery Position] from Operation menu or click . Chapter 6 Embroidering Embroidering area W1170Q 2. The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. W1171Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-59 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. 1. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. W1172Q 2. The pattern is moved. W1173Q 6-60 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
save the new file. Enter a new file name. 3. Click [Save]. W1174Q 4. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. W0744Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 6-61 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
Data Editor independently] from Tool menu. W1175Q Selecting [Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start] ! Input the number of needle bars. Input the number according to your machine specifications. Click [OK]. Click this to increase or decrease the value. W1176Q 6-62 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
the emergency stop button. 3. When the machine is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, Press the power switch. 4. The power lamp lights up and a message is displayed on the LCD. BE-1201B-AC-PC Power switch Emergency stop switch W1606 BE-0901E-AC-PC W1604 W1605 • The alarm sounds three times - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
the stop switch, turn it counterclockwise. The knob of the switch pops up and machine stop is reset. 2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit When the emergency stop switch is pressed, all the power switch to turn on the power again. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 7-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 186
7 Operation of Machine 3. Permission for Hoop Movement W1374Q • When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position. 7-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
4. Jog Switches Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 4-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop can be moved before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. W1608 W1609 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 7-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 5. Area Check 5-1 External Tracing Embroidering star position W1278Q If is pressed in other cases than "area over", the the area. To enlarge the embroidering area, refer to Page 6-29 "Enbloidery Area". Embroidering area W1281Q 7-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 6. 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 Refer to "Automatic Hoop Feed" on Page 6-34 for details. 1. Press . BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 7-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
occurred by pressing the STEP BACK switch. W1271Q When the switch is pressed, the machine continues operation without holding the switch. To stop the machine, press the switch to the opposite side or press the switch. 5. Press the switch to resume operation. 7-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
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 correct it by using the jog switches. 3. Pressing resets the inching mode. 4. Press restarts embroidering. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 7-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
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Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Records and controls the machine operation. The production report can be created based on this data. Detailed information of production report allows efficient embroidering control. - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
the thread breakage information for each pattern. (→ page 8-7) Displays the production output of each machine. (→ page 8-8) Displays the total production output. (→ page 8-10) Displays the information in to be displayed Sets the display item. (→ page 8-12) 8-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
Open report file Copy Display graph Total Output Output Display text Chapter 8 Creating Production Report About This Application Print Help Status bar W1177Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
the machine for total output information. Click here again to cancel the selection. 4. Click [OK]. W1178Q 5. Specify the period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 8-12. 6. Click [OK]. The report appears. 8-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
(*) The machine was stopped due to an error. Embroidering restarted (*) Embroidering was restarted after a suspension, a thread breakage, or an error. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the "Setting items to be displayed" screen. W1177Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
for each head is displayed with the graph by needle bar. 1180Q Click tab to display the thread breakage rate with the graph. 8-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 199
The number of thread breakage for each pattern is displayed with the graph. W1182Q Click tab to display other patterns with the graph. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
time when the machine was energized within the specified period(**) Total time when the machine embroidered within the specified period Total actual time when the machine embroidered within the " screen. **) Electricity supply time is totaled per one day. 8-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 201
the graph. Displayed here is the screen of embroidering efficiency. W1184Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time, etc, with the graph. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-9 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
Report Display Example of Total Output Information Displays the output information per pattern on multiple machines that are selected. Display Number Pattern name No. of stitches in pattern Total stitches items to be displayed" screen. Display in text 8-10 W1185Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
Display in graph The total output information is displayed with the graph. Displayed here is the screen of the number of embroidered cloths. Chapter 8 Creating Production Report W1186Q Click tab to display the total embroidering time, etc, with the graph. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-11 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
be displayed" screen appears. Click the tab on the screen and the tab window for the items appears. Tab General W1187Q 8-12 W1187Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
due to thread breakage Restart Stop after pressing button Suspended Error Transfer time of embroidery data Time of color change Time of thread breakage Time of resuming embroidering after suspension of stitches Number of stitches Speed range Speed range BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-13 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
No. of stitches Thread breakage rate W1189Q Number that thread breakage has occurred Number of stitches used in embroidery Rate of thread breakage for 10,000 stitches ! Sub items to be displayed Displays the Speed range when thread breakage has occurred 8-14 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
a stop Number of colors in pattern Number of sheets embroidered. Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering) ! Reason for stoppage Items for selection time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-15 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
colors in pattern Number of sheets embroidered. Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering) ! Reason ) ! Target machine Click and select the machine for calculation. To cancel the selection, click again. 8-16 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
and select the applicable machine for calculation. ! Total recess time Set the time not to be included in the day-to-day calculation during the designated period. ! Total maintenance time Set the time not to be included in the calculation throughout the period. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-17 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
is CSV format? CSV (Comma Separated Value format) means a type of file formats used for PC. Data in each item is divided by commas and recorded as a text file. This format is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software. The extension is "csv". 8-18 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 211
. Print 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. Set the margin. Set the printer. W1195Q BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 8-19 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
selected area as text data. This allows use of the production report on other word processing software. 1. Select [Select All] from Edit Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu. Copied data is saved until another data is copied or cut. 8-20 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
Chapter 9 Maintenance - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble. • Keep the machine Use the dropper provided to supply oil. Use BROTHER's embroidery machine oil (equivalent to Nisseki Sewing Lub No. 10). • Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc. 9-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
Chapter 9 Maintenance 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. Remove broken threads from this section. W1613 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 9-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
0901E-AC-PC and BE-1201B-AC-PC adopt centralized wick lubrication (including rotary hooks). Before daily operation, supply oil as needed while checking the oil level through the oil window. Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
figure. Note) • Refill the machine front tank with oil once a week. • The machine front tank may run dry in one or two hours. Since the tank contains an oil storage device, it lubricates the machine gradually even if the tank is empty. Machine front tank W1617 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 9-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 218
operation of the machine, move the needle case fully to the right and the left, and use a cloth to wipe greasy dirt off the needle bar guide rail and the pressure foot shaft (indicated by the arrows in the figure) from the rear of the needle bar case. W1618 9-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
Chapter 10 Adjustment - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
and pull out the plug before starting adjustment. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. • the clearance can be even. [8] Do not hit this section. W1623 [8] 10-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
Note) Turn the pulley securely in the clockwise direction to eliminate a backlash. 3. Loosen Needle bar guide bracket set screw [3] and the bolt [7] of the top dead center stopper [5] when the needle tip does not hit the needle bar guide rail [8] at this time. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 10-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 222
section [3] 10.8mm W1624 Tighten the bolt [9] so that the clearance can be even. [10] Do not hit this section. [10] W1625 10-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front. Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper [7] does not hit the needle bar guide rail [10] at this time. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 10-5 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
mm. Tighten the two screws temporarily. The needle bar height will be about 2 mm (Figure A). 5. Select the second needle bar (bar No. 12 for BE-1201B-AC-PC) [6]. Check that a clearance of 0.2 to 0.4 mm is left between the needle and the rotary hook. Tighten the three screws of the rotary hook. Note - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 225
each needle lowers to the center of the presser foot hole. 4. Turn on the power switch and lower presser foot [1] with the lever. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 10-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
fixed knife [3] by 1.2 mm. Adjust thread trimmer connecting rod [6] so as to keep the same condition even after thread trimming. 1.2mm [3] W1631 10-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
Thread Wiper Adjustment Chapter 10 Adjustment ! BE-1201B-AC-PC [10] [7] [8] Align [1] [3] . 1 and No. 9 (No. 12 for BE-1201B-ACPC), loosen four screws [4] and make an adjustment by moving (Grease Tank BR2 (black)) to the gray part of thread guide solenoid base [10] and check its movements. Note - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley and motor pulley . Use the following procedure to check the for proper deflection. The machine operating direction is counterclockwise when seen from the machine pulley end. 10-10 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 229
Chapter 11 Error code list - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 230
15 E-16 E-17 E-1A Thread breaking error Stop or emergency stop during sewing Insufficient bobbin thread The machine does not return to the home position. Undefined error Y-axis home position error Stop error during SSP again, adjust the presser foot switch. 11-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 231
, the main PC is faulty. parts related to the main shaft stop position sensor are faulty. This is not usually displayed. Set the embroidering area again on the panel. If the wiper is tangled with a thread, remove it. Press the . This is not usually displayed. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 232
the power again. If the same error occurs again, the fan or the main PCB is faulty. This is not usually displayed. 11-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 233
Chapter 12 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. - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 234
the hole center of the presser foot? • Is the material edge caught in the machine? (Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating correctly?) • Is the material stretched properly? • Is thread tension proper? Does the lower thread come out smoothly? 12-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 235
12 Troubleshooting Problem ! Machine operation abnormal ! Upper shaft locks at a certain point in one cycle Check point • Is any set screw of the rotary encoder loosened? • Is any set screw of the machine pulley loosened? • Is any set screw of the machine motor pulley loosened? • Is embroidery - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 236
solenoid to the power PCB and from connector P27 of the power PCB to connector P1 of the main PCB are proper. • Are there any problems with the main shaft mechanism? (i.e., The screw of the main shaft pulley is loose.) 12-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 237
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 head PCB if the number does not blink. • Replace the thread breakage sensor PCB with a new one. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 238
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom The main shaft motor lock error one. Replace the head PCB with a new one. • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley. → If it is abnormally heavy, the main shaft mechanism is faulty. the fuse. 12-6 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 239
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Jump solenoid does not operate. Wiper solenoid does not operate. Pickker solenoid does not operate. Thread trimmer solenoid it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid. • Replace the main PCB with a new one. BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 12-7 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 240
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12-8 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 241
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 242
the machine with guide bracket [7] to the cotton stand [8] with screws. 4. MoAttach bobbin winder assembly [10] equipped with bobbin winder plate [9] using two screws, washers, and nuts. Fit the connector [12] on the bobbin winder side to nylon connector [11]. 13-2 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 243
, remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft and trim the thread using tread trimmer [7]. Note) • If the thread passed though thread guide [3] comes off, loosen knob [8]. If the thread is wound loosely, still hot, the pressed circuit protector will come out.) BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC 13-3 - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 244
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 13-4 BE-0901E-AC-PC• BE-1201B-AC-PC - Brother International BE-1201B-AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 245
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