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BES-940BC BES-1240BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
liability. • No part of this publications may SOFTWARE the number of PC. • No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Brother Industries Ltd. assumes no responsibility for errors - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
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 ".) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 1 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
machine machine. Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems problems problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother machine problems machine operation may result. Secure the machine - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. If any safety devices have been removed, be absolutely sure to re-install them to their original positions and check that they operate correctly before using the machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
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 Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc. CAUTION Moving parts machine. as it may result - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
6 3 Belt cover Finger guard 4 7 5 3 2 1 BES-940BC 7 1 2 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 5 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
before using the machine. The software display is BES-1240BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Provides information on the specifications of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
Error Codes Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Procedure of Reading This Manual 6 Contents ...8 Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications 16 2. Software 17 2-1. Necessary Systems 17 2-2. Configuration of Software 17 2-3. Notes on use 18 2-4. Help ...18 2-5. Basic Operation of Software 19 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
Data Functions (Command Reference 96 Description of Screen 98 Opening Embroidery Data 99 Setting Display 100 Centering ...100 Zoom ...100 Needle Penetration 102 Embroidering Start/End 102 Trim and pause 102 Microstitch ...103 Needle Bar and Speed Range 103 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 9 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
Code 114 Machine is On 128 Description of Screen 131 Settings before Turning On the Machine 132 Displaying the Tool Bar 132 Displaying the Status Bar 133 Upgrading the Version of Interface Board 133 Reset Interface Board 133 Communication Port 133 Language ...134 10 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
149 Copying Data to Other Machines 149 Configuration 150 Upgrading the Machine Program 150 Setting the Machine 151 Needle Bar ...151 Same Speed Range 152 Pause ...152 Speed Range 153 Head Operation Suspend 153 Hoop Feed Position 154 Embroidery Area 155 Embroidery Hoop 155 Thread Trimming - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Embroidery Machine Stop 193 2-3. Emergency Stop of the Machine 193 2-4. Resetting Emergency Stop 193 3. Permission for Hoop Movement 194 4. Measures against Thread Breakage 195 4-1. Remedies 195 4-2. Mending 196 5. Jog Embroidering 198 6. Hoop Feed Position 198 12 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Printing Production Report 220 Page Setup ...220 Print ...220 Copying Report Data 221 Deleting Report 222 Chapter 9 Maintenance 1. Cleaning Rotary Hook 224 2. Oiling 225 2-1. Head ...225 3. Greasing 227 3-1. Head ...227 3-2. Feed Guide Section 231 3-3. Lower shaft module 232 BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
Knife 244 6-2. Checking the Movable Knife Position 244 7. Adjusting the Belt Tension 246 Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section 256 Electrical Section 258 Personal Computer Section 268 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head (four-head type) (four-head type) Pattern embroidery Maximum x 1665 (H) mm (Distance between machine heads) 400 mm Paper tape reader, Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Parts for boring Option Standard 16 BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
of Embroidery Machine 2-1 Necessary Systems The following systems are needed for installing the software. • Personal computer with a CPU of Intel Pentium 133 MHz or above (150 MHz or above is recommended.) • Memory of 16 MB or above (32 MB or above is recommended.) • Free space of 100 MB - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
An Introduction of 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 data is totaled - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
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 arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 19 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Double-click Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause in between. "Double-click [xx]" means Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. 20 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Components Names of major components on the screen of the machine controller are described the screen. Use the scroll bar to see hidden parts of the pattern into view. When displaying the right part, for example, click the scroll arrow at the - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Selection of Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving a command. A command can be given by the mouse as described below: 1. Move the while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. 22 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-6. Handling of floppy disk Do not force open the it to protect it from dust and damage. Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the head of the floppy disk drive periodically. Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. 24 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
of Embroidery Machine 1. Names of Machine Components BES-940BC Operation panel Pulley cover Pulley Fluorescent lamp switch Thread tension dial Thread tension switch Thread guide A Thread guide B Thread guide C Cotton stand Rear Fluorescent lamp Power switch F table Control box Head switch - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
embroidery hoops in different sizes • Sash frame assembly * Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can be used with BAS-412A and 416A • Cap frame (4) Cap frame drive assembly (4) Base frame set (8) Set frame base set (1) • Paper tape reader • Bobbin winder • Parts for boring BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
to do so may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. 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. Secure the machine with the casters when installing it - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
a crane Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Rope L-shaped steel Rectangular bar Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the machine steel frame. Loop four ropes around the bars and lift the machine. Note) When lifting the machine, make sure that the ropes - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
q on the ground using the nuts r so that the machine will be stable. Note) If the floor is not strong enough, the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine. 30 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
2-3 Preparation of needle bar case BES-940BC Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine w qy u o ei r t 1. Loosen the bolt q and set screw o, and move the needle case w to the left. 2. dislocated and the position of the needle bar case w will need to be adjusted. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 31 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1240BC Bridge r Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B !1 !2 o t q !0 o q o u y i e w 1. Remove 3 pieces and 2 pieces of fixing screw w. 6. Attach the linear guide cover !1 by 2 pieces of tightening screw !.2 32 BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
of Embroidery Machine q e e w 1. Tentatively mount the F table guides U q and L w on both sides of the legs using two bolts each. 2. Tentatively mount there F table supports F set is purchased separately from the machine. • The F table is a standard attachment. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 33 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine i o Pin t (A) y (A) u q Lower by 1 mm e 4. Mount four drilling bolts i, four L u into the cover o on the leg. Adjust the height of the F table guide U q and the F table support F e so that the table top surface will become 1 mm lower than the bed top - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Procedure to mount F table when using the flat frame and the sash frame e r i w u y e t w 1. Dismount the F table R t, M y, and L u once, and lower the F table support F e. Then, place the F table R t, M y, and L u on the F table guide L w bending section - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine o u !0 y t !0 3. Fix the legs and the table using the F table stays A (2 pcs.) o and B (2 pcs.) !0 while the F table R t, M y, and L u are fixed the F table is at the lower position, the F table stays A and B need not be used. 36 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A Front r e w t q 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1240BC e Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A r Front w t q 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
Embroidery Machine 2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition. CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Embroidery Machine 2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets) Interface board (1st machine) RC cable IF cable Control box CAUTION Before inserting or removing IF cables or RS cables, turn off the power switches of the machine RS cable. 40 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
of Embroidery Machine 4. Connect the interface board female connector and the control box connector SBUS1 of the first machine using an IF cable. (Terminator) 5. Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the first machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the second machine using an - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
uninterruptive power supply is strongly recommended. Note) This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source. Note) When using an uninterruptive , use a plug suited to the outlet. Grounding cable 42 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
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 properly finished, a message is displayed. 8. Click [OK] to complete installation. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 43 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Preparation for Embroidering CAUTION 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. 3-1 Upper Threading - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4. Pass the thread through the hole of the upper thread guide (U), wind it into the tension disk clockwise once, and place it on the spring. 5. Pass the thread through each hole of the upper thread guide (U) and the thread guide (C). 6. After passing the - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Embroidery Machine the thread through the hole of the upper thread guide (U), wind it into the tension disk clockwise once, guide (U) and the thread guide (C). 6. After passing the thread through the hole of the thread guide (U), insert the thread into the right side of the inner thread guide - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. Removing bobbin case w 1. Open 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. q BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 47 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle q w * Relationship between materials Tighten the set screw q firmly. Notes) • Set the needle so that the notched part will come on the rotary hook side. • The needle should not be angled to the BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Tubular square hoop r e w q y u t q 1. Insert the fixing pins of the tubular the flat spring y upward. Then fit the frame projecting part u into the hole of the tubular square hoop t securely. BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • By changing the tubular round arm mounting width, various sizes can be set. Note) Change the width, referring to the pin position. 360mm 400mm 50 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
Holder base (optional) Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine q w r i y y e y r Felt Table t e, t u 1mm 1mm Attaching the holder frame C assembly r is even when viewed from the machine front. [Adjustment] Loosen two bolts of the F table support F y and move it in the direction of the arrow - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
Embroidery Machine 6. Check that the clearance between the Y-axis cover u and the mounted holder base frames L e and R t is even when viewed from the right and left sides. [Adjustment] Loosen the right and left bolts of the F table guide e using the thumb bolts r. q r e w 52 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 550 mm, mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w using the thumb bolts r. r q r w BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 53 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Sash frame (optional) w q r t y q e t y e e Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "2-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 33) for details.) right sides, and two sash clips 220 y horizontally on the upper and lower sides. 54 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Flat Frame Every Other Head Operation When sewing with the flat frame, the sewing range becomes 460 mm maximum in the X direction by conducting every other head operation only for No. 1 and No. 4. 1. Put the needle bar case at the needle bar No. 1 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
of Embroidery Machine 3-6 Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N (70~130 gf) when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1. adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N (7~12 gf) in force. 56 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w. 3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a so that the lower thread will come out smoothly. 0.15~0.3N (15~30gf) To tighten To loosen BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 57 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 58 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
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 BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch. Restarts embroidering after a suspension. STOP Cancels errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down switch and press switch. STOP Suspends embroidering. Trims thread during suspension - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
area. Sets the machine to the inching mode when this switch is pressed during suspension. Moves the hoop to software-set position. When is pressed in the inching mode ( appears on the panel). Canceling errors When an error message appears, it is canceled by pressing switch. STOP Pressing other - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads BES-940BC BES-1240BC Power switch Between head No.1 and No.2 Between head No.3 and No.4 Stop switch Stop switch Between head No.2 and No.3 Power switch Stop switch Stops embroidering operation. When embroidering is stopped, Refer to - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
. MENDING lamp This lamp lights up when the embroidery machine is in the mending mode. MENDING switch This switch is set to ON to drive or to suspend the machine head during embroidering for a designated period of time. and Rotary Hook" ( page 242) for further details. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 63 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
software ( page 65). Turn on the machine power. ( page 65). Register the machine name for initial start-up ( page 66). Retrieve the embroidery Transferring Embroidery Data" ( page 69) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" ( page 95) Click of the machine controller. - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
[Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up. Turn on the Machine Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. 2. Reset the emergency stop button. 3. Turn on the power switch. 4. The computer screen changes when the machine is turned on. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 65 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
software is run for the first time or when a new machine is connected. 1. Enter a machine name. Select 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. 2. Click [OK]. Retrieve the Embroidery - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering 1. Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. 2. Press to check the embroidering area. 3. Press to start embroidering. START BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 67 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures 68 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
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 BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
of Selection Exit Creates a new directory. ( page 72) Transfers embroidery data to the machine controller. ( page 73) Exits from embroidery data explorer. Edit menu Copy Move Delete Rename Recreate an icon ( page 93) Setup Defines settings of data reading. ( page 92) 70 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Description of Screen Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Sort by Stitches Sort by Name Sort by Colors Copy Rename Sort by Date Help Exit Delete Image PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 71 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Creating a Directory Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory. 1. Click and select a File menu. 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Click [OK]. 5. A new directory is added to the window. 72 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
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 and . The 2. The pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 73 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
a network 1. Before starting the software, click [START] - [PROGRAM] - [EXPLORER]. 2. Select [Map Network Drive] from Tool menu. 3. Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK]. 4. Exit from the explorer. If no image appears: If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
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. Click data for name is inverted. 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 75 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
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. Select from . 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. 76 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Deleting Data Deletes embroidery data. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 1. Click data for selection. The frame of selected data becomes red. 2. Select [Delete] from Edit menu or click . 3. Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 77 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
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 red. 2. Select [Icon is made again.] from the Edit menu. 3. The pattern image is displayed. 4. Click [OK]. 78 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
all the data in the folder displayed. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Only copying, movement, and deletion by drag & drop are enabled when multiple patterns are selected simultaneously. Transfer to the machine controller is disabled. 1. Select [Select all] from the Edit menu - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
Chapter 4 Selecting 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 ".ECS" at the end of the data name. #BTLFUFDT - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 1. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu. 2. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search. Enter the file name correctly. 3. Click [Find]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 81 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data If the specified embroidery data is found, the data is displayed. Finding Files With Wildcard Characters Wildcard characters can be used as a to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". 82 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
Transferring Embroidery Data Adjusting list of all embroidery data names and details in the directory in text format. Image Displays a list of all embroidery data names ascending order (in descending order). Sort by Date Sorts embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order). - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
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 with file name " data to read and click [Open]. 3. The image of the selected pattern appears. 84 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
4 Selecting and 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]. 5. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 6. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 85 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Converting the Non DOS format data Viewing Files To view files of FDR, FMC and ZSK data, carry out the following of stitches of ZSK data are displayed. When reading FDR data When reading FMC data When reading ZSK data 86 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Viewing Icon Click . Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Preview and Refresh The data image can be displayed before reading the data. Click the desired icon or floppy disk drive of the PC. 2. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 87 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected When "Icon" is selected 4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK]. 88 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
and Transferring Embroidery Data 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. 6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 89 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
Data Reading Data in Paper Tape Saves data in paper tape as embroidery data. An optional paper taper reader is required for reading data. Before saving any data, check that the . 4. Select data format and click [OK]. The paper tape reader (optional) starts reading data. 90 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 5. The image of the selected pattern appears. 6. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 91 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
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]. 92 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
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 data to change extension ".dst". 4. Click [Save]. 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage.Select the count and click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 93 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
the 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 of Information] from Help menu or click . 3. After checking, click [OK]. 94 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
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 BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
the code for trim embroidery data. ( page 118) Group the patterns created in "Repeat" into one. ( page 119) View menu Centering Zoom Needle Penetration 96 Centers embroidery data. ( page 100) Zooms in or out. ( page 100) Displays the needle penetration positions. ( page 102) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
speed range Thread color Tool Bar Status Bar Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. ( page 102) Displays the code insertion position for trim and pause. ( page 102) tool bar. ( page 108) Shows/hides the status bar. ( page 108) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 97 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Description of Screen Fit to Window Needle bar and Vertical Flip Design Information Display Range Speed Range Horizontal Point Symmentry color Flip Redo Repeat Print Help Open Zoom In Undo Rotate Resize Tool Bar Status Bar 98 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 1. Select [Open] from File menu or click . Double-click the data or click the data and . 2. Click a file for selection and click [Open]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 99 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Display Sets the condition of the display screen. Items with check marks to the left are selected. ] - [Zoom In] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting After selecting 100 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Zoom Out 1. Select [Zoom] - [Zoom Out] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of After selecting Fit to window 1. Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click . Before selecting BES-940BC • BES-1240BC After selecting 101 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle from View menu. Before selecting After selecting Trim and pause Displays the position of the trim code and the pause code. Trim is displayed by X and pause is displayed by . 1. Select [Trim and pause] - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or less with . Length can be designated changed. When ending embroidering or reading other data, the confirmation screen for saving the setting appears. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 103 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data A display color can be selected from among the following four items. Basic color which can be selected screen on the " or an intermediate color cannot be created. 1. Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. 104 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen. The needle bar number can be changed. 3. When selecting a color finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 105 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color. 6. Select a color by clicking on the selected color. 7. Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. 106 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag the embroidering sequence on Click [OK]. Thread Color 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 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
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. Select [Tool on the current status and advice for operation. 1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting 108 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
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 can return to "Undo". The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. 1. Select [Redo] from the Edit menu or click . BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 109 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Editing Rotate Available range of rotation is -359 to 359 degrees. When the patterns to be repeated are grouped, the whole . The value can be directly entered. 3. Click [OK]. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. 110 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
Horizontal Flip Flips the image horizontally. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 1. Select [Horizontal Flip] from Edit menu or click . Vertical Flip Flips the image vertically. 1. Select [ Edit menu or click . Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 111 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
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 3. Click [OK]. 112 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Resize Resizes the image. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The available range of resizing is 50 to 200% in both the X and Y directions. Resizing changes the thread the length of the stitch to be deleted. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 113 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert or Delete Code Codes of trim, pause and color change can be inserted or deleted by moving the needle to the desired position. 1. Select [Insert or delete code] from the Edit menu. Needle movement tool bar is displayed. 1 step 10 step 100 step Next (previous) - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert Lock Stitch Find the pattern of [Stitch] - [Trim] for [Before Trimming] and find the pattern of [Trim] - [Feed] - [Stitch] - [ position to insert the lock stitch and click [OK]. 3. If the lock stitch can be inserted, click [Yes]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 115 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing Data Changing Start Changes the start position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower 1. Select [Start] from Change menu. Click the start position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. 116 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing End Changes the end position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower left corner, corner 1. Select [End] from Change menu. Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 117 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Data Mask Changes the mask that represents the periphery of embroidery data. Since the automatic mask is a rectangle, the pattern within the hoop may be displayed as an error. In this case, set masking in manual mode. Mask is displayed in a khaki line. There are two types of mask setting - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
Group All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The difference between the grouped pattern and the non-grouped pattern is as follows sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. ( page 110) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 119 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Group for Repetition 1. Select [Repeat] in the Edit menu or click . 2. Click the checkbox of [Group] to put a check mark. Selecting from Menu 1. Select [Group] from Change menu. 120 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
Merge Merge other patterns to the pattern in editing. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data If the pattern to be merged is repetition data, it is automatically grouped and merged. adjusted. 1. Select [Merge] from the File menu. 2. Select the pattern to be merged. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 121 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
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 the mouse. If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. 5. The pattern is merged. 122 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
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. without changing To set and save mask automatically 3. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 123 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
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 directory to changing To set and save mask automatically 5. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. 124 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
used in 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]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 125 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Printing Data Prints data in editing. 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Specify the number of copies and other conditions. Click [OK]. 126 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
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 BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
is saved as a different name. ( page 188) Exits the machine controller. View menu Tool Bar Status bar Displays the tool bar. ( page 132) Displays the status bar. ( page 133) Tool menu Edit Embroidery Data Embroidery Data Explorer Production Report Upgrade Interface Board Reset Interface Board - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Runs the embroidery data explorer. ( page 190) Copy to Another Machine Copies embroidery data to other machines. ( page 149) Configuration Sets configuration for embroidering. ( page 150) Version Upgrades Upgrades the version of the machine parts. ( page 150) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 129 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
. ( page 153) Head Operation Suspend Cancels the head operation which is not halted on the machine side. ( page 153) Hoop Feed Position Sets the hoop feed position. ( page 154) Embroidery Area Sets the area 146) Tiles windows. ( page 146) Align icons. ( page 148) 130 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
Cancel embroidering Suspend embroidering Home position Step-back/step-forward Move pattern Information About This Application Help Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Tool bar Status bar BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
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 status bar again to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. 132 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function 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]. If the required port name does not - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
language. 1. Select [Language] from Configuration menu (Tool menu when the power to machine is on). 2. Select display language among "Available Languages". Select display language among " may not be displayed properly. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Exit and rerun the software. 134 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
Settings after Turning Power On Describes settings available after turning power on to the machine. Chapter 6 Embroidering Tool Bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting BES-940BC • BES-1240BC After selecting 135 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
into . 2. Drag and specify the range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting After selecting Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area. 1. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click . Before selecting After selecting Whole Pattern Displays the whole pattern. 1. Select [Whole - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
After selecting Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop. The type of embroidery hoop can be changed in [Load Hoop] of Settings menu. Embroidering is allowed within the green guide in the hoop. 1. Select [Hoop] position is initialized because it is overwritten. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 137 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
. Clicking also provides the same function. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu and put the check mark. Before selecting After selecting 138 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
and display color can be changed on this screen. To display needle bar number and color To display embroidering sequence and color BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 139 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
by a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. 1. Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. 140 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
] and double click [Color]. 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 141 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
in step 4. Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged 142 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
display. 2. Click a speed range for selection. 3. Click [OK]. Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 143 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
The grid interval can be set at the increment of 1 mm (0.1 inch for inch unit). The value for setting is 1 - 100 mm (0.1 - 10 inches for inch unit). 1. Select [Grid setting] from the View menu. 2. Set the pitch. Click 1. Select [Background color] from the [View] menu. 144 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
Machine Rename the registered machine. Up to 50 half-size (25 full-size) characters can be registered for a machine name. 1. Select [Rename Machine] from Machine menu. 2. Enter a new name. Select an identifying color for the machine. This - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
Machine Information Detail specification of the machine can be displayed. 1. Select [Machine Information] from Machine menu. 2. Click [OK] after checking the information. Design Information Detail specification of the embroidery that displays machine condition if multiple machines are connected - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
Minimizing and Aligning 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 upper right corner of the screen. on the Click here. 2. The window is minimized. BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
used to change the window size. If this button is clicked when running an ordinary software, it is displayed on the task bar in the minimized size as a button. to end the software or to close the folder. This button cannot be clicked when the machine window is displayed. 148 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
Data to Other Machines When 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 . 3. Click and select the machine name of the destination. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 149 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
for setting. Select the applicable power voltage. 3. Click [OK]. Click here to the default setting. 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. 150 BES-940BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
Chapter 6 Embroidering Setting the Machine Performs the detail setting of the embroidering status. Items that can be selected in Setting menu are explained here (equating the sewing order number and needle bar number) 1. Select [Needle] - [Default] from Settings menu. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 151 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
[Pause] - [Add all] from Settings menu. Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars 1. Select [Pause] - [Delete all] from Settings menu. 152 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
. When the HEAD switch at the machine head is set to ON and then to OFF, the setting is canceled. 1. Select [Head Operation Suspend] from Settings menu. 2. Click the machine head that needs to be at rest and remove the check mark. Head operation suspend 3. Click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 153 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
menu. 2. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position 3. The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. 154 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
. The embroidery area is displayed in light blue. Embroidery Hoop The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Flat (All) Flat (1, 4) Border (All) Border (1, 4) Wide cap frame Semi-wide cap frame (All) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 155 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
1. Select [Embroidery Hoop] and the type from Settings menu. The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type. Make sure that the selection is correct. When "Tubular (All)" is selected When "Flat (All)" is selected 156 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
When "Flat (1, 4)" is selected Chapter 6 Embroidering When "Border (All)" is selected When "Border (1, 4)" is selected When "Wide cap (All)" is selected The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 157 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
values are as follows: For mm 0 - 100 mm (The standard value is 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. 2. Set inching, thread length, etc. 3. Click [OK]. 158 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
data is correct before embroidering. Install the following optional parts on the machine before embroidering. • Boring knife • Needle plate for boring If the embroidery data for boring is zoomed in or out, or the setting item to put the check mark. 3. Click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 159 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
for each needle bar can be set. The sensitivity can be set within the range of 1 - 100. The smaller the value is, the higher the sensitivity is. 1. Select [Thread Breakage Sensor] from Setting menu. 2. Click the head you want to disable the sensor and remove the check mark ( ). 3. Adjust the sensor - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
]. Automatic Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage. 1. Select [Automatic Hoop Feed] from Settings menu and put the check mark ( ). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 161 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
End of embroidery Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. 1. Select [End of embroidery] from Settings menu. 2. Click the checkbox to put a check mark (V) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK]. 162 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
Raises the presser foot when resetting the thread trimming error. Stitches before mending Sets the number of stitches for stopping before mending. The values for setting are 1 - 10. When the machine is stopped Selects how the trimming is made during stopping. Insert lock stitch at the beginning - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
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) when "After the end of mending" is set to "Non stop". Set "When the machine menu. 2. When setting is complete, click [OK]. 164 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
needle bars to change colors. Select this function when embroidering applique. 1. Select [Activate escape with pause] from Settings menu and check it. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 165 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
. 1. Select [Short stitch speed reduction] from Settings menu. 2. Click [Reducing speed] to check it and click [OK] when items are set. 166 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
[OK] when it is set. The selected value is displayed. Clicking this button will reset the value to the standard one (110). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 167 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
shape is displayed on the screen. Rectangle Octagon 1. Select the outside shape of [Area trace] from Settings menu and check it. 168 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
the hoop type. Cancels the head operation which is not set for rest on the machine. Returns to the machine home position. Sets the error Automatically reset the rotary hook thread entanglement error Raise the presser foot when resetting the thread trimming error Stop the machine • BES-1240BC 169 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
breakage sensor sensitivity • Automatic step back • Automatic feed hoop • Return to the stant point • Speed up after starting the main shaft 170 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
1. Select [Show Setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. After checking, check [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 171 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. The set file has an extension of "ecm". 1. Select [Load setting] from Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. 172 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
Save Setting Saves the edit settings. Save the setting files with an extension of "ecm". 1. Change the setting. 2. Select [Save setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 3. Select the registration folder and put a file name. 4. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 173 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
frame SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-2.ehp 174 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-2.ehp BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 175 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-4.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-07.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-13.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-19.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME23X43.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X43.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME40X43.ehp 176 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
TUBULAR_ROUND24X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND32X45.ehp Chapter 6 Embroidering HOLDER_BASE23X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE40X43.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND30X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND335X453.ehp BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 177 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
Chapter 6 Embroidering Cap frame semi-wide frame Cap frame semi-wide.ehp Cap frame wide frame Cap frame wide.ehp 1. Select [Load hoop] from Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. 178 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
the explorer. To run the embroidery data explorer To run the embroidery data editor To copy the current data to other linked machines To start embroidering To suspend embroidering display the status of the machine. 1. Click . "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 179 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
. Embroidering starts. Embroidery data appears in gray, indicating the embroidering status. Pause 1. Click . Canceling 1. Press the STOP button while pressing the operation panel. button on the machine 2. Click . 3. The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel. 180 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click . BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 181 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
. A cross appears on the screen. The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines. Current needle position 182 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
timing. The functions of icons are as follows: Moves forward (backward) by 1 stitch. Moves forward (backward) by 10 stitches. Moves forward (backward) by 100 stitches. Moves to the next (previous) color change. Moves to the next (previous) feed. 1. Click the icon to select the desired function. BES - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 186
the specified distance continuously. Click to stop 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. The needle moves as follows: Click - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
tool bar. The cross disappears. The embroidery status at the step forward/backward position of the stitches is displayed. Forward Backward 2. Click . It is ready to resume embroidering and "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. 3. Press on the machine. START BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 185 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
data. Movement is allowed only in the embroidering area (within the red frame). Embroidering area 1. Select [Move Embroidery Position] from Operation menu or click . 2. The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. 186 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. 1. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. The pattern is moved. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 187 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
save the new file. Enter a new file name. 3. Click [Save]. 4. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. 188 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
Chapter 6 Embroidering Test Carries out sensor information check, actuator operation test, test for main shaft rotation, etc. for machine maintenance. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 189 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
] or [Embroidery Data Editor independently] from Tool menu. 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. 190 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 193
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
transmit required data by pressing the icon. • The READY lamp lights up and the machine is placed in the waiting state. • Using the jog switches ( ), determine a position to start embroidering. Note) An error code is displayed in the display window if a pattern comes out of the hoop. • Pressing - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
• To reset the stop button, turn it counterclockwise while pressing it. The knob of the button pops up and machine stop is reset. • Check to see that the other stop button is reset. When the emergency stop button is . Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 193 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
7 Operation of Machine 3. Permission for Hoop Movement • When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press the check switch and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position. 194 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
, the THREAD SENSOR lamp of the machine head with a thread breakage blinks. 2. Correct in order to reset the alarm. THREAD SENSOR lamp HEAD switch MENDING lamp MENDING switch STEP BACK/ FWD or more, the machine continues operation without holding the switch. To stop the machine, turn the switch - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
machine heads (with MENDING lamps off) are stopped. When resewing is completed, the other machine heads (except those halted or with bed retracted) also start embroidering. Manual Note) The mending end position cannot be set for each machine head. When all MENDING lamps are turned on, the mending end - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 199
• The MENDING lamp of the machine head is lit, and mending is executed for the machine head. Note) When the MENDING switch of the machine head whose lamp is on is pressed: • The MENDING lamp of the machine head goes off and mending is not excuted for the machine head. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 197 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
long as the start switch at the machine head is held down. Note) Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time. Doing so may cause damage to the machine. 6. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 201
7. Area Check 7-1 External Tracing Embroidering start position Chapter 7 Operation of Machine • If the check switch is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the personal computer. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 199 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8. Jog Switches 8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop immediately after the embroidering mode becomes valid can be moved so that the start position can be set as required. 200 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) 1. Press the jog switch while pressing the "STOP" switch and "AJST" is the STOP switch resets the inching mode. 5. Press the START switch restarts embroidering. STOP START BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 201 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 202 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
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 BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
Tool Bar Status Bar Displays detail data. ( page 207) Displays the thread breakage information for each machine needle. ( page 208) Displays the thread breakage information for each pattern. ( page 209) Displays item. ( page 213) Deletes the report file. ( page 222) 204 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
Description of Screen Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Detailed Data Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Save as CSV Total Output Open report file Output Copy Chapter 8 Creating Production Report About This Application Print Help Status bar BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 205 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
. Click here to select the machine for total output information. Click here again to cancel the selection. 4. Click [OK]. 5. Specify the period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 213. 6. Click [OK]. The report appears. 206 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
operation was suspended by the operator. A thread breakage occurred. The head number, the needle bar number and the speed range are indicated. Error (*) Embroidering restarted (*) The machine was stopped due to an error. Embroidering was restarted after a suspension, a thread breakage, or an - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
(10000 x No. of times thread is trimmed) /No. of stitches Total (*) Total for all the heads or all the needle bars Needle bar with frequent thread Three needle bars that have thread breakage frequently, breakage hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 208 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 211
of Thread breakage Information in Pattern Displays thread breakage information for each pattern. Display n th Pattern name Head No. (*) Needle bar no. (*) n th stitch (*) Speed range (*) Contents The pattern was or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 209 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
Total number of the heads at rest for one embroidering cycle Embroidering time (*) Time from embroidering start to the end for the pattern Actual embroidering time (*) Embroidering time from which the time for interruption, stop due to thread breakage, and stop due to error is excluded Average - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Details of reason for stoppage Interrupted Stoppage due to thread breakage Frequency and total time stopped by the operator Frequency and total time stopped by thread breakage Error Frequency and total time stopped by errors BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 211 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
per pattern on multiple machines that are selected. heads at rest for one embroidering cycle Embroidering time (*) Time from embroidering start to the end for the pattern Actual embroidering time (*) Actual embroidering time excluding the stop time by thread breakage, suspension and errors 1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
items to be displayed" screen appears. Click the tab on the screen and the tab window for the items appears. Tab General BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 213 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
Displays each event and the time. Load design Transfer time of embroidery data Color change Time of color change Stoppage due to thread Suspended Error Time when an error has occurred Sub items to be displayed Displays the following for each item in main display items. Head no. Head number - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
thread breakage has occurred Number of stitches used in embroidery Rate of thread breakage for 10,000 stitches Sub Total of the item for each head and each needle Data of three needles that No. of stitches until thread breakage Speed range Head number that has caused thread breakage Needle number - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 218
of embroidery stitches from start to end Number of embroidery time/ (Embroidering time-Interrupted) Actual embroidery Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for cases: emergency button stop, thread breakage, and error stop. Frequency Number of stops Total time Total - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
embroidery stitches from start to end embroidery time/ (Embroidering time-Interrupted) Actual embroidery Actual embroidery time error stop. Frequency Number of stops Total time Total stop time Average time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) Target machine Click and select the machine - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
Sets the time not to be included in the calculation. This time is displayed on the "Output" report as "Time Excluded". Target machine Click 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 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
As CSV... Converts the production report data to CSV format that can be read in spreadsheet software. 1. Select [Save As CSV] from File menu or click . 2. The file name This format is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software. The extension is "csv". BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 219 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 222
1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. Set the margin. Set the printer. 220 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
text data. This allows use of the production report on other word processing software. 1. Select [Select All] from Edit menu, or drag and select the 3. The area is copied as text data. Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu. Copied data is saved until another data is copied - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Deleting Report Deletes the record data for production report. 1. Select [Delete report file(s)] from Settings menu. 2. Set the period to be deleted. 3. Click [OK]. 222 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 225
Chapter 9 Maintenance - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
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. • Keep the machine clean. Remove dirt with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, clean with the detergent-soaked cloth, then wipe off the - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using the dropper. • Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained. 2-1 Head BES-940BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
-up bush Connecting rod Arm cover L BES-1240BC Lubricate the following part indicated by the arrow ("clearance" between the connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. (Note) • In lubrication, select needle bar 12 and remove the head cover to check the lubrication area. Be - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 229
To extend the machine's service life, supply grease to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, contact your distributor or refer it to trained experts. 3-1 Head Grease two places - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 230
(Note) • When assembling the needle bar case y, place it on the machine and turn the change pulley !2 behind the cover !1 at right. Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 231
to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. u i u !1 !2 y t o w q r the head cover i. 6. Loosen two bolts o, and remove the cap eaves guide !0. bar case w, place it on the machine and turn the change pulley !4 behind When attaching the presser foot guide plate r, move the presser - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 232
1240BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. Loosen four screws q, and remove the head cover w, and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover Rr. (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.4 have the head place it on the machine and turn the change presser foot guide plate i, - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 233
Chapter 9 Maintenance 3-2 Feed Guide Section Check the X-feed linear guides (2 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left). (Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank 30 provided with the machine. w q e t Procedure 1. Loosen 12+2 screws q, and remove the - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 234
Chapter 9 Maintenance 3-3. Lower shaft module 5 mm notch 35 mm 5 mm 1. Remove the peripheral parts so that the top of the case cover of the lower shaft can be seen. 2. Remove the tape 6. Turn the needle gap adjusting screw to let grease conform to the coil springs. 232 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 235
Chapter 9 Maintenance 7. Turn on the power of the sewing machine and measure the out-of-step limit of the lower shaft module in the test mode. 8. Replace the lower 10. Reassemble the module by reversing this procedure. 11. Carry out the thread trimming test for checking. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 233 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 236
Chapter 9 Maintenance 234 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 237
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 238
starting adjustment. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, on, pay special attention to your safety. Maintenance and inspection of the machine should be conducted only by trained engineers. 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height 180 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 239
positioned 10.8 mm above the center of the rotary hook shaft. Adjust the position of the needle bar thread guide so that the set screw r on it is turned to the right by 25 ~ 30˚. Tighten the top dead center stopper does not hit the needle bar guide rail i at this time. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 237 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 240
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge 180° q q w e Cutting section u i o t y r Cutting section e 10.8mm Tighten the screw u so that the clearance can be even. i !0 u Do not hit this section. o !0 238 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 241
the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front. Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper u does not hit the needle bar guide rail !0 at this time. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 239 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 242
. Note) After replacing rotary hooks, refer to "4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook (Page 242)" and adjust the timing. 240 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 243
" " and the stop mark "NH " are aligned. 5. Turn the rotary hook manually so that the point comes upward. 6. Loosen the set screw u on the side of ~ 0.5 mm at the needle bar No. 9 o (No. 12 needle for BES-1240BC). Note) If the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook's point is not within - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 244
machine pulley is at the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale). If not, turn the pulley until it comes to the stop position. 3. While the machine The rotary hook in each machine head rotates to the currently 5. Turn the machine pulley manually until the relationship machine head so that the needle and - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 245
adjustment the is finished for each head, set the pulley to the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale) and press the STOP switch. "STEP" disappears from the display, and the machine enters the standby state. STOP mark " " and the cover indication mark " " are aligned). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 243 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 246
movable knife position in this q state. 3. Loosen two bolts e that connect the thread e trimmer connecting rods B q and C w. w t r 244 4. Tighten the two bolts e until the triangle part of the movable knife r is projected by 1 mm from the fixed knife t. 1mm Triangle - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 247
that the clearance between the movable knife r and the fixed knife t is 1 mm. 7. When adjusting again, follow the step 2 and 1mm after. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 245 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 248
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 belt tension. w is applied. The machine operating direction is counterclockwise when seen from the machine pulley end. 246 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 249
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 250
11 List of Error Codes Code E-00 E-01 E-02 E-03 E-04 E-05 E-06 E-07 E-08 E-09 E-0A E-0B E-0C E-0D E-0E E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 Error No error occurs. Measures usually displayed. Needle stop position error Needle bar case position error Adjust the pulley stop position (100°) above the needle and - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 251
. Press to reset tracing. Press STOP tracing. to continue The machine stops while the needle is moving between patterns during repeat sewing. Press to continue operation. START E-1C and E-1D errors are not caused by mechanical problems. When the power is turned on, bed can not be retracted - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 252
overhang (-X, -Y) Remove the presser foot according to the warning instruction (to enter the every other head mode). The status of presser foot is issued as an Set the embroidering area again on the personal alarm when every second machine is used. computer or move the hoop to a sewable position - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 253
off once, then on again. If the same error occurs again, the power PC board or power supply is faulty. Service interruption error This error may normally be displayed momentarily when turning off the machine. If it is displayed when the machine is tuned on, the power outage detector is faulty - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 254
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Code E-C9 E-CA E-CB E-CD E-CE E-CF E-D0 E-D1 E-D2 E-D3 E-E1 E-E2 E-E3 E-E4 E-E5 E-E6 E-E7 E-E8 252 Error Embroidering start error Measures is pressed although the embroidery data is not sent START to the machine. Press to reset the error. Press STOP to start sewing - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 255
error Data requested for needle position can not be returned. It is not receive command for the request one. PRE code error No applicable command Interface receive data sum check error Send time up error No status is returned from main shaft, lower shaft motor, or CPU. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 256
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes 254 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 257
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 BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 258
Trouble Shooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem Check Point Thread breakage • Is the machine interference • Is the embroidery hoop too small? with embroidery hoop • Check the caught in the machine? (Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating correctly?) - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 259
the rotary hook of a machine head whose MENDING lamp (green) is blinking to see if the thread is caught. [Adjustment] 1.Take out the thread tangled in the rotary hook race so that the rotary hook can be rotated forcibly by manual operation. 2.Check that the machine pulley is set to 100˚ of the scale - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 260
Trouble Shooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual other head with the machine controller. An overtravel error occurs. 1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 261
PCB correspond with the numbers of each head? If not, set them according to the head numbers. • Start the machine after invalidating its initial setting and enter the CASE test mode. Do figures on the panel change when the color change pulley is manually turned? If not, check to see if connection - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 262
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. If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller. (The standard value is - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 263
Trouble the head with which the error frequently error frequently occurs clogged with dust? If so, clean it. The lower shaft motor zero point error error with which the error occurs is not position error occurs. • Is the rotary hook rotated manually? This with which the error frequently occurs clogged - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 264
Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures Lower shaft motor overcurrent error zero point error occurs. • Power frequency error occurs. • out error occurs. • Does the wiper on the error head remain head PCB is proper. Replace the wiper sensor with a new one. Replace the head PCB with a new one. 262 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 265
or machine controller down? Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on the PC? • Replace the IF cable. Presser foot down error presser foot sensor to the head PCB is proper. Replace the presser foot sensor with a new one. Replace the head PCB with a new one - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 266
Trouble limit error occurs. • Is the voltage set on the machine controller? machine with a large capacity (compressor and the like) is used? 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. 264 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 267
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures X-axis motor errors frequently occur. • Lower shaft memory error • ERROR E5 to ERROR FF • Replace the main PCB with a new one. Only a certain head does not operate. • Is the head out of action with either the head switch or the machine 1240BC 265 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 268
lower shaft PCB will not operate, either. 3. Turn on the power of the machine. The E-B2 error occurs and the green LED blinks with the head corresponding to the faulty lower shaft. Turn off the pause switch of the head (flip it down) and keep flipping up the mending switch until the green LED - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 269
the faulty lower shaft module. 3. Turn on the power of the machine. The E-B2 error occurs and the green LED blinks for the bed corresponding to the faulty lower LED of the corresponding head stops blinking, reset the error with the STOP key on the panel or the step back key of the head. Note: The above - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 270
once again Trouble Check Point started but the • Is the selection of other icons possible? embroidery software cannot. • Is the selected icon correct? • Can you or the production report disappears during operation. • The machine controller screen was clicked so that the current screen is 1240BC - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 271
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 272
winder stay q with nut 4 !.0 2. Mount the thread winder assembly (set) e on the thread winder stay q with the tightening screw !1. 3. Mount the thread guide r with the drilling bolt set 6 x 20 !4 and nut 6 !.3 4. Mount the spool shaft B t and pan y, spool mat u, and spool cushion i with nut 5 !5 and - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 273
the bobbin hold r. Note) If the thread cannot be wound evenly, loosen the screw t and move the thread guide e right and left for adjustment. y In order to wind more threads around the bob- bin, loosen the thread y come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 271 - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 274
screws to secure the connector. The following paper tape readers can be used for BES-940BC and BES-1240BC. Never use other types than the above. Doing so will result in machine trouble. Maker GN DATA COM Type GNT27 GNT4604 GNT2910 Interface (connector type) RS-232C interface (female) RS-232C - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 275
Brother. (Contact your distributor for details.) Maker GN DATA COM Type GNT27 Name GNT27-100V (assembly) Code S18444-000 Voltage 100 Vac • When the above paper tape reader GNT27 is optionally purchased from Brother, the GNT27RS cable - Brother International BES-1240BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 276
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
NINE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
BES-940
BC
BES-1240
BC