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PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. BAS-300F Series KE-436B, 436C - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine. Please read this "Programmer Instruction Manual" and the separate volume "Instruction Manual" carefully before using the machine. Operation of this industrial sewing machine is usually carried out in front of moving parts such as the needle - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
Turning power ON/OFF ...10 Turning power ON ...10 Turning power OFF...11 Handling of floppy disk ...12 Protecting data in floppy disks ...13 Setting 74 Deleting a part of the program during programming 77 Moving a part of continuous program in parallel ...78 Moving a part of continuous program - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
99 Checking the program setting and setting attribute 100 Editing the current data ...100 Deleting a part of data ...103 Setting low-speed sewing...104 Inputting the trigger (BAS-300 Series) ...105 Creating a multiple stitch ...106 Displaying a pattern image ...108 Checking the program setting - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
the escape point ...155 Moving the pattern in parallel 1...156 Moving the pattern in parallel 2...157 Deleting a part of the program during programming 159 Moving a part of continuous program in parallel ...159 Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch...161 Programming ...163 Creating a line - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
Contents Chapter 4 Extended Option Output (BAS-300 Series) Function of extended option output ...196 Operating the extended option output ...196 Items which can be set in the extended option output 197 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
Contents 6 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Connection Connection of the programmer cable to the machine is described here. Check that the machine power is OFF before connecting the cable. 1. Connect the cable to the connector on the left side of the operation panel. 8 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
Handling the programmer Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Display panel Displays messages during programming. After use Wind the cable for storage as shown in the figure. Operation panel Press here for operation. Programmer 9 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Turning power ON/OFF Turning power ON 1. Switch ON the machine. 2. Press the foot switch pedal to lift the work clamp. Foot switch pedal 3. Set the pattern sheet. Fix the pattern sheet with adhesive tape on the feed plate to prevent displacement. 4. Press the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
1 Preparations of operation Foot switch pedal 4. Remove the pattern sheet. 5. Press the foot switch pedal to lower the work clamp. 6. Switch OFF the machine. Programmer 11 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Handling of floppy disk Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area. Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer. Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or low - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Preparations of operation Contents This manual consists of the following icon input. who use this machine for the first time. who sometimes create programs. Programming with Command Function who have created programs for BAS-300 series. Extended Option Output (BAS-300 Series) Describes on setting - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
of pattern sheet. The pattern sheet is designed in the original scale. Adjust the size to magnification (2, 5, or 10) for magnified input. Stitch length BAS-300 Series KE-436B, 436C 0.3-12.7 mm 0.3-10.0 mm Stitch count Maximum available count is 20,000. Available types of floppy disk Data type - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 16 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
description and usage The following panel keys are used in Help mode. Press this key to start/end a program. Refer to "Turning power OFF" (Page 11). Press this key to return to the previous step or when a setting is canceled. Press this key to return to the corresponding submenu. This key - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
Display screen When is pressed, the following screen is displayed. If the screen is not displayed, press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Displays the image of program data. (Refer to page 108.) Creates program data. (Refer to page 85.) Checks the program data or changes the setting. ( - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming flowchart Programming Select and press . Position the sewing start position and press . Select an icon for programming. (Refer to page 85.) Combine straight lines, curves and other figures to make patterns on the pattern sheet. After completing - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
Editing program (Refer to page 113.) Select and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Select an icon for editing. Press after editing. Checking and setting (Refer to page 109.) Select and press . Move to the needle position for setting. Press and carry out setting. Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Description of icons Programming Creating a line Creating a curve Creating a circle Creating a circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference Creating a circle of the specified diameter in the clockwise direction Creating a circle of the specified - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Moving a pattern in parallel by feeding Moving a pattern in parallel by sewing with the specified pitch Moving a pattern in parallel Moving a part of pattern in parallel Repeated copying Copying a pattern symmetrically to the Y axis Copying a pattern symmetrically to the X axis Copying a pattern - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting a part of the program Setting low-speed sewing Inputting the trigger (BAS-300 series) Starting a multiple stitch Displaying a pattern image Checking the program setting and setting attribute Editing data Moving a pattern in parallel Moving a pattern - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming example Frequently used programming method is explained here. Refer to "Programming" (page 85) for function and operation of each icon. Programming for each stitch Program each stitch according to the pattern. The example in the left is used - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
Help Function 7. When point C is programmed, press . Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with and press . "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch(point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
Magnified input Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function To program a detailed pattern for each stitch, use a magnified input. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming the pattern to the magnification of 5. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home position. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
Lines Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function The pattern with lines is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home position. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Curve Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function The pattern with curves is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming at the curve and the corner. Be sure to press be round. twice for a split at corner points C or E. If a split is not made, the corner will When a - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
the program to point E. 10. When point E is programmed, press again. 11. Create the program to point I. 12. When point I is programmed, press Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programmer 33 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Double stitch A double stitch is programmed to make two lines with a constant width. The example in the left is used for explanation of a double stitch to the left of sewing direction. When the line changes from straight to curve as in points B or E, be - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
and E. 9. When point E is programmed, press again. 10. Program point F. 11. When point F is programmed, press again. 12. Press . The needle moves to stops, press three times. Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Feed After thread breaking, a feed is set for continuous sewing with the work clamp in position. The example in the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
twice. When each stitch is programmed, press once. Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Basting Basting is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of basting programming from point C - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
. 9. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point D of the pattern. 10. Repeat step 9 and create the program to point F. 11. Press . 12. Select with and press . 13. Create the program to point H. 14. When point H is programmed, press . Programmer 39 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with and press . "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home position. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Symmetrical pattern Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function A pattern symmetric to the X axis or the Y axis is programmed. After programming the pattern, select the symmetrical pattern type to complete the pattern. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming symmetric to the Y - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
. Press to make fast movement. 5. Press twice. Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programmer 43 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Splitting Different patterns, splitting each pattern in sequence, are programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of 3 patterns in sequence. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
10. Select ON/OFF of needle stopping at the bottom with and press . 11. Program pattern 2. 12. Program pattern 3 in the similar manner. 13. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of even width of zigzag stitch on the sewing path. Zigzag - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
is at point B of the pattern. To program curves, repeat this step. 8. Press again. 9. Press three times. Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with . and press "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Multiple stitch This section describes programming of a multiple stitch. Refer to the example on the left. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
. The lines should be spaced uniformly. Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Should be spaced uniformly. Outside line Inside line Programming 28 27 24 25 26 11 23 20 21 22 10 789 29 30 12 19 3 6 13 14 15 45 18 16 2 31 32 33 34 17 1 1. Press . The work clamp - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point 1 of the pattern. The first stitch (point 1) is programmed. 4. Select with and press . 5. Input the stitch length and the number of lines for a - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
point automatically returns to the previous point. Correct the program. 11. Press . 12. Press . Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with and press . "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Example of modified program This section describes the modification method of the program using examples. Refer to "Programming" (page 85) or "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 109) for function and operation of each icon. Resizing - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press . 5. Press . Resizing 1. Select with and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the resizing percentage for the X and the Y axes. 150% is input in - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Changing partially A part of the programmed pattern is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of creating 5', 6' and 7'. Calling data 1. Press . The - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
2. Select with and press . 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press . 5. Press . Moving to position 4. 1. Select with and press . 2. Press and press . The work clamp moves from the start position by each stitch. 3. When the needle point reaches 4, press . The work - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Repeat step 2 and program 6' and 7'. 4. Press . 5. Select with and press . 6. Press and press . The needle point moves to 5. 7. Press . Deleting unnecessary points 1. Select with and press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
Saving 1. Select with and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Deleting the first stitch The first stitch of the programmed pattern is deleted. The example in the left is used - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press . 5. Press . Moving to position 1 1. Select with and press . 2. Press and press . The work clamp moves to the sewing start position. 3. Press . Deleting 1 1. Select with and press . 2. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Saving 1. Select with and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Changing the first stitch position The position of the sewing start position is changed. The example in the left is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
needle point is at 1'. 1' is programmed. 3. Press . . Press Deleting 1 1. Select with and press . 2. Press and press . The work clamp moves to the sewing start position. 60 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
3. Press . 4. Select with and press . 5. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press . 6. The needle point moves to 1'. Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 7. Press twice. Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Adding sewing point before the first stitch A point is added before the current sewing point to change the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of changing the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. Calling data 1. Press . The - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
Programming a new point 1. Select with and press . 2. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at 1'. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). 3. Press . 1' is programmed. 4. Move the work clamp with to the opposite position of coordinates recorded in step 2 so that the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 6. The needle point moves to 1'. 7. Press twice. Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . 64 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Adding escape point before the first stitch An escape point is added before the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of setting escape point A. The escape point is a provisional point provided for prevention of the work - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programming a new point 1. Select with and press . 2. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at A of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). 3. Press . A is programmed. 4. Move the work clamp with to the opposite - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
6. The needle point moves to A. 7. Press twice. Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Programmer 67 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Moving the escape point The position of the escape point is moved. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the escape point from A to B. Calling data 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position. The programmer screen is displayed. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
Programming a new point 1. Select with and press . 2. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at B. B is programmed. 3. Press . . Press Deleting 1 1. Select with and press . 2. Press and press . The work clamp moves to the sewing start position. 3. Press . 4. Select with and - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Deleting the escape point The escape point is deleted. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press . 5. Press . Moving to position A 1. Select with and press . 2. Press and press . The work clamp moves to the sewing start position. 3. Press . Deleting A 1. Select with and press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . Moving the pattern in parallel 1 The program data is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
3. Select with and press . 4. Input the data number and press . 5. Press . Moving 1. Select with and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. 4. Press . Saving - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Ending program 1. Press . Moving the pattern in parallel 2 The program data is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the pattern in parallel when the first stitch is the escape point. Calling data 1. Press . The work - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
Record the coordinates (values of X and Y). Do not press . 7. Press three times. The needle point returns to the home position. 8. Select with and press . Press and press . The work clamp moves to point C. 10. Press . 11. Select with and press . 12. Select with and press . 13. Move the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 15. Turn the pulley with a hand and move the needle to the top point. 16. Press three times. 17. Select with and press . 18. Select with and press . 19. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point D. 20. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting a part of the program during programming A program can be modified during programming. The example in the left is used for explanation of deleting 2 stitches at 8 and - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Moving a part of continuous program in parallel A part of continuous program is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving patterns B and C in parallel. Calling data 1. Press . - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
Function 2. Select with and press . 3. Move the work clamp with when the needle point is at 2. Move 3 to 4 in the similar manner. 4. Press three times. . Press Saving 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press . 3. Input the data number and press . 4. Press . Programmer 79 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Ending program 1. Press . Moving a part of continuous program in parallel partially 2'' Feed Start 2 4 Move a part of continuous program in parallel to the position before the next feed is started. An example on the left describes how to move only - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
with and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the work clamp with and press when the needle point is at 2". 4. Press three times. Saving For details of operation, refer to "Writing data to a floppy disk" (P.216). 1. Select with and press . 2. Select with and press - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch Addition of feed after the last point can cancel thread breakage at the last stitch. When "115" is input for the end code, the thread breakage does not occur. In this case, every thread breakage including - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
the needle point is at given point C. 8. Press . Inputting the end code 1. Select with and press . 2. Select the end code type with and press . "111" is selected in the example. Press and the work clamp returns to the first stitch (point A). 3. Press . The work clamp returns to the home - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 4. Press . Ending program 1. Press . 84 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
Programming Creating a line 1. Select and press . 2. Input the stitch length and press . Stitch length Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the needle with and press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating a curve Increase - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Move the needle with Stitch length and press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis 4. Press twice at the sewing end position. Check that both values are 0.00 mm. Creating a circle The following five - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If is selected 1. Input the stitch length and the overlap stitch count, then press . Values of 0 - 9 are available for input. Stitch length Stitch count for overlap sewing 2. Move the needle with Press for selection. to select the second point, then - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If are selected 1. Input the stitch length and the overlap stitch count, then press . Values of 0 - 9 are available for input. Stitch length Stitch count for overlap sewing Press for selection. 2. Move the needle with and press . Remaining plot count - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
4. Select the third point and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating a semicircle The following two options are available for creating a semicircle. Creating a semicircle of the specified diameter in the clockwise direction Creating a semicircle of the specified diameter in the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating a zigzag circle The following five options are available for creating a zigzag circle. Creating a zigzag circle by specifying 3 points on the circumference Creating a zigzag circle of the specified diameter in the clockwise direction Creating a - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
3. Select the third point and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If are selected 1. Input the zigzag stitch width, stitch length and the overlap stitch count, then press . Values of 0 - 9 are available for input. Zigzag width Zigzag pitch Stitch count for overlap sewing Press for - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Select the type of zigzag stitch and press . 3. Input the stitch width and stitch length, then press . Zigzag width Zigzag pitch 4. Move the needle with Press for selection. , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Ending programming When programming is completed, input an end code. The following six end codes are available. 111 Normal end 112 Fixing the sewing speed at 1000 rpm or lower 113 Carrying out no thread wiping 114 Setting the sewing speed at 1000 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating needle drop data Create needle drop data for the current needle position. 1. Select and press . 2. Move the needle with , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating feed data - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
Creating basting data Create basting data. 1. Select and press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 2. Move the needle with , then press . Remaining plot count Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis Creating split data Specify breakpoints for sewing a series of - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Creating magnified data Input small patterns in magnified sizes. Three magnification scales of ×2, ×5 and ×10 are available. Prepare pattern sheets suitable for the magnified patterns. Press or to contract the magnified data. 1. Select and press . 2. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Carrying out double stitch The following six options are available for double stitch. Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the left side of the sewing path Creating double stitch data in the reverse direction to the right side of the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 5. Press at the sewing end position. An alarm sounds after is pressed twice. After the alarm, press again. Then an alarm sounds and the double stitch pattern is calculated. When the alarm stops, the needle moves in the order of A → B → C → D. The program is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Displaying the data image during programming A data image is displayed during programming. 1. Select and press . The pattern image is displayed. Press or to return to the mainmenu. Displays the stitch count. Displays the horizontal length. Displays the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Checking the program setting and setting attribute Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 109). Editing the current data The following options are available as editing functions. Moving data of the needle positions after the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
If is selected 1. Adjust the destination with , then press . Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If is selected 1. Input the stitch length, then press . 2. Adjust the destination with Stitch length , then press . Distance from the previous point in the direction of X or Y axis If is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If , , , or is selected Data chunks separated with feed data are copied. If the number of ignored boundary feeds is 0: Data unit C is copied. If the number of ignored boundary feeds is 1: Data unit B and C are copied. If the number of ignored boundary - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting a part of data Adjust the needle position before deletion. Refer to "Checking the program setting and setting attribute" (page 109) for adjustment. 1. Select and press . 2. Input - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Setting low-speed sewing Carries out setting for low-speed sewing. The following five options are available for low-speed sewing. 0 (Low-speed 0) 1 (Low-speed 1) 2 (Low-speed 2) 3 (Low-speed 3) 4 (Low-speed 4) Sewing speed is not reduced. (Used for - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Inputting the trigger (BAS-300 Series) * This function is not available to KE-436B, 436C. Input the trigger for the extended option output. Adjust the needle position before inputting - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
specified on the inside line are paired with those on the outside line respectively. 4. When the needle point has reached the end point, press three times. A buzzer sounds. Calculation is performed based on the input data. A buzzer stops on completion of programming. 106 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Modifying the program of a multiple stitch When modifying the stitch length or the number of lines for a multiple stitch, the previously created curve program can be used. The previously created programs are required for modifying programs of multiple stitch - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Displaying a pattern image A data image is displayed during programming or editing. 1. Select and press . The pattern image is displayed. Press or to return to Main menu. Displays the stitch count. Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
the split data (*) Displayed at points where split data is set. Extended option output no. of the trigger data and with/without machine stoppage (*) (BAS-300Series) Displayed at points where trigger is set. Attribute of items marked with * are available for setting. An example of stitch data is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Checking each stitch 1. Press to move forward, to backward. The needle steps by each stitch and the setting of the data is displayed. Checking a series of stitches automatically 1. Input the stitch count to check. 2. Press to move forward, to backward. The - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
output Press to mark with O. Thread breakage ON/OFF Press to select ON/OFF. 3. Press after setting. The screen returns to the confirmation screen. Programmer 111 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
lower end Press to select ON/OFF. 3. Press after setting. The screen returns to the confirmation screen. Setting the attribute (trigger data) (BAS-300 Series) 1. Move to the desired needle position and press . The attribute setting screen appears. 2. Set the attribute. Extended option output - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Editing program Edit the retrieved or created data. The following options are available as editing functions. Moving a pattern in parallel. (Changes the sewing start position.) Moving a pattern symmetrically to the Y axis Moving a pattern symmetrically to - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If , or is selected 1. Press . The pattern is moved symmetrically to the sewing start position. If is selected 1. Input resizing scale in the X and Y directions. Switch between X and Y directions with . Resizing scale between 0 and 400% are - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If is selected Data chunks separated with feed data are resized and copied. If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 0: Only A is copied. A' becomes a split program. If the number of feed boundaries to be ignored is 1: A and B are copied. A' and - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function 3. Input the number of the feed boundaries to be ignored and press . Inputting 99 ignores all boundaries. 4. Use to change the reference position for resizing. If no reference position is specified, the home position is used as the reference. Resizing - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function If or is selected 1. Input the angle of rotation and number of feed boundaries to be ignored, then press . Inputting 99 ignores all boundaries. Refer to "If is selected" (page 115.) 2. Adjust the reference position with and press . Angle The number of - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function Deleting data Delete the current program data. 1. Press or and return to Main menu. 2. Select and press . 3. Check the screen and press . Press to cancel this command. 118 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
when the feed is set. Press this key for smoothing or editing. Deletes a part of the data. Press this key to create a line or a circle. Press this key to start or end a program. "Turning power OFF" (Refer to page 11.) Press this key to display the data image being created. Press these keys to input - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Display screen Press and the following screen appears. If the screen is not displayed, press . Displays the command status. Displays distance from the home position. Displays the current needle position/total stitch count. Displays distance from the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing Move to the home position or the needle position for editing. Input command for editing. (Refer to page 182.) Checking and setting Move to the needle position for editing. Input command and carry out setting. 122 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
Description of commands Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving needle point Proceeding by stitches Returning by stitches Proceeding to the end point Returning to the first point Proceeding by skipping stitches Returning by skipping stitches Skipping to the end point (not - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating program Creating a line. Input the stitch length in . Creating a circle by specifying 3 points. Input the overlap stitch counts in . Creating a circle in the clockwise direction by specifying the diameter. Input the overlap stitch counts in . - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Carrying out zigzag stitch on the left side to the sewing path Carrying out double stitch on the right side to the sewing path Carrying out parallel stitch on the right side to the sewing path Carrying out offset on the right side to the sewing path - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying in the reverse direction Moving data in parallel before the current needle position (changing the moving amount data of the needle position) Moving data in parallel after the current needle position (using needle drop data to the moved position) - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming example Frequently used programming method is explained here. Refer to "Programming" (page 163) for function and operation of each icon. Programming for each stitch Program each stitch according to the pattern. The example in the left is used - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Ending program 1. Press . Resizing input Resizing input is used to program a detailed pattern stitch by stitch. The example in the left is used for explanation on of programming the pattern to the magnification of 5. Programming 1. Press . The work - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
Ending program 1. Press . Lines Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function The pattern with lines is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of programming. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . Curve A pattern with curves is programmed. Be sure to press will be round. for a split at corner - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
3. Input the stitch length and press . 3.0 mm is input in the example. Input 030 to make the stitch length to 3.0 mm. 4. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point B of the pattern. 5. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point C of the pattern. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Ending program 1. Press . Double stitch A double stitch is programmed to make two lines with a constant width. The example in the left is used for explanation of a double stitch to the left of sewing direction. When the line changes from straight to - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
Inputting the end code 1. Press at the last stitch and press . The needle moves to points G and H. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Program pattern 1. 4. Input point B and press . 5. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point C of the pattern. 6. Program pattern 2. Inputting the end code 1. Press at the last stitch and press . The work clamp returns to - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
Basting Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Basting is programmed. The example in the le in the left is used for explanation of basting programming from point C to point F. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Inputting the end code 1. Press at the last stitch and press . The work clamp returns to the start position. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is displayed. 2. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point A of the pattern. The first stitch (point A) is programmed. 3. Create the program to point B. 4. Input point B and - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Splitting Different patterns, splitting each pattern in sequence, are programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of 3 patterns in sequence. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position and the programmer screen is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
Ending program 1. Press . Zigzag stitch Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Zigzag stitch is programmed. The example in the left is used for explanation of even width of zigzag stitch on the sewing path. Zigzag with curves may be programmed. Programming 1. Press . The work clamp moves to - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Inputting the end code 1. Press . The work clamp returns to the start position. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . Multiple stitch - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
in pairs on the inside and outside lines. The lines should be spaced uniformly. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Programming 28 27 24 25 26 11 23 20 21 22 10 7 89 29 30 12 6 19 3 13 4 5 14 15 31 32 33 34 18 16 2 17 1 1. Press . The work clamp moves - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point 2 of the pattern. 5. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at point 3 of the pattern. Be sure to press for a split at a corner like point 3. If a split is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
11. Press . If the number of lines for a multiple stitch has not been input, a buzzer sounds. Repeat step 9. Inputting the end code 1. Press . The work clamp - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Example of modified program This section describes the modification method of the program using examples. Refer to "Programming" (page 163). Resizing pattern The programmed pattern is resized. The example in the left is used for explanation. The center - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
Resizing 1. Move the needle to the reference point of resizing with . The pattern is resized to the home position if the needle is not moved. 2. Press and press . Input the resizing command. 3. Press and press . Input the resizing percentage for the X axis. Specify the magnification - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Changing partially A part of the programmed pattern is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of creating 5', 6' and 7'. Calling data 1. Specify the program number on - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
Deleting unnecessary points 1. Press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 3 stitches ahead. Press . 3. The needle point moves to 6, 7 and 8. Points 5, 6 and 7 are deleted. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Saving 1. Specify the program - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving to position 1. 1. Press and press . The work clamp moves to the start position. Deleting 1 1. Press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch ahead. Press . 3. The needle point moves to 2. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Changing the first stitch position The position of the sewing start position is changed. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the sewing start position from 1 to 1'. Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 4. The needle point moves to 1'. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . Adding sewing point before the first stitch A point is added before the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
Programming a new point. 1. Press . 2. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at 1' of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of and ). 3. Press . 1' is programmed. 4. Move the work clamp with to the opposite position of coordinates recorded in step 2 and press . If the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Adding escape point before the first stitch An escape point is added before the sewing start position. The example in the left is used for explanation of setting escape point A. The escape point is a provisional point provided for prevention of the work - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
Deleting 1 1. Press and press . The needle point moves to the first stitch, point A and the first stitch. 2. Press . 3. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press . 4. The needle point moves to A. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving the escape point The position of the escape point is moved. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving the escape point from A to B. Calling data 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
4. The needle point moves to B. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . Deleting the escape point The escape point is deleted. The example - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting A 1. Press . 2. Input the number of stitches to be deleted and press . The example is deleting 1 stitch. Press . 3. The needle point moves to 1. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
Moving in parallel 1. Move the work clamp with . Press when the needle point is at A of the pattern. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . Chapter 3 Programming with Command - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 2. Move the work clamp with so that the needle point is at B of the pattern. Record the coordinates (values of and ). If the moving distance is long, press movement. before 3. Press . The work clamp moves to the home position. 4. Press and press . - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
deleted and press . The example is deleting 2 stitches backward. Press . 3. The needle point moves to 6. 4. Continue programming. Moving a part of continuous program in parallel A part of continuous program is moved in parallel. The example in the left is used for explanation of moving patterns - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
in parallel. If this is not preferred, move pattern C in parallel as in steps "Moving to position 1" and "Moving in parallel" or "Moving a part of continuous program in parallel partially" in chapter 2. Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch Addition of feed after the last point can cancel thread breakage at the last stitch. When "115" is input for the end code, the thread breakage does not occur. In this case, every thread breakage including - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Saving 1. Specify the program number on the operation panel and press the read/write switch for writing into the floppy disk. Ending program 1. Press . 162 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
Programming Creating a line Command to be used Input the stitch length in Example Pitch 0.5 mm 12.0 mm Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function . Input 005 120 1. Select the sewing start position with and press . 2. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press . 3. Move the needle with - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a curve Command to be used Input the stitch length in . Example Pitch 0.5mm 12.0mm Input 005 120 This command represents completing creation of a curve. Increase the number of plotting points to create a smoother curve. One to 99 points - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying 3 points Command to be used Input the overlap stitch counts in Values 0 - 9 are available for input. Input this command to create a zigzag circle. Input the zigzag width in . The zigzag width can be - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a zigzag circle (go to 6 when not creating a zigzag circle) 4. Input (width). 5. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits and press . 6. Move the needle with to select the second point and press . 7. Move the needle with to select the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the diameter Command to be used Creating a circle clockwise. Input the overlap stitch counts in 9 are available for input. Values 0 - Creating a circle counterclockwise. Input the overlap stitch counts in - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a zigzag circle (go to 6 when not creating a zigzag circle) 4. Input (width). 5. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits and press . 6. Move the needle with to select the second point and press . Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
2. Input or . Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press . Creating a zigzag circle (go to 6 when not creating zigzag circle) 4. Input (width). 5. Input the zigzag stitch length in 3 digits and press . 6. Move the needle with to select the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating an arc Command to be used Creating an arc passing 3 points. 1. Select the sewing start position with and press . 2. Input . 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press . 4. Move the needle with to select the second point, then press - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a semicircle Command to be used Creating a semicircle clockwise. Creating a semicircle counterclockwise. 1. Select the start position with and press . 2. Input or . 3. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press . 4. Move the needle with - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a zigzag stitch Command to be used Input this command to create a zigzag circle. Input the width of zigzag in . "Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying 3 points" (Refer to page 165.) Input this command to create a zigzag circle. Input - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating a multiple stitch Command to be used Input the start point for a multiple stitch. Input the number of lines for a multiple stitch raging from 2 to 99 in . Ex.) The number of line for a multiple stitch 5 lines Input value 505 Input the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Modifying the program of a multiple stitch When modifying the stitch length or the number of lines for a multiple stitch, the previously created curve program can be used. The previously created programs are required for modifying programs of multiple - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating double stitch Command to be used Creating double stitch in the reverse direction to the sewing path. Input the width of double stitch in . Values 1.0 - 9.9 mm are available for the width. Example Width 1.5 mm Input 215 Input the stitch - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input . When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the end position. Parallel stitch Command to be used Creating parallel stitch in the same direction to the sewing path. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
4. Move the needle to the corner point and input Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function . 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input . When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the end position. Offset Command to be used Creating offset. Input - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Move the needle with to select the second point, then press . 4. Move the needle to the corner point and input . 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 and move the needle to the end point. Input . When the alarm sound is complete, the needle point moves to the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
3. Input command depending on the feed. Press if not specified. Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Creating split data Command to be used Stopping the needle at the upper end for the split. Stopping the needle at the lower end for the split. 1. Input command depending on the split. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 3. Create a pattern data. Move the needle with , then press for setting. 4. Input the end code. Low-speed sewing Carry out setting for low-speed sewing. Command to be used The maximum sewing speed becomes 400 rpm or lower. The maximum sewing speed - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
Setting the option output This is set to flip/flop the option output. Command to be used Flipping/flopping option output 1 Flipping/flopping option output 2 Flipping/flopping option output 3 Canceling option output setting 1. Move the needle to the desired position. Refer to "Moving needle point" ( - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Editing data Moving symmetrically to the Y axis Command to be used Moving symmetrically to the Y axis passing the start point of sewing This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
3. Press . Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving symmetrically to a point Command to be used Moving symmetrically to the sewing start position This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. 1. Make sure that the needle is at the home position. Press if - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise) Command to be used Rotating clockwise Rotating counterclockwise This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. Values of 1 - 359 degrees are available for input. 1. Make sure that - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 186
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying a pattern rotated clockwise (counterclockwise) Command to be used Copying a pattern rotated clockwise Copying a pattern rotated counterclockwise This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. Values of 1 - 359 degrees - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Resizing Command to be used Resizing a pattern in the X and Y directions Used to input magnification in the X direction. Used to input magnification in the Y direction. This function is available only when the needle is at the home position. 1. Make - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 6. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press . If the value is "000", the stitch count remains unchanged. The stitch length increases or decreases. Copying a pattern resized Command to be used Copying a pattern resized in the X and Y directions Used - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 5. Input the magnification in 3 digits in the Y direction and press . Magnification values of 0 - 400 are available for input. 6. Input the stitch length in 3 digits and press . If the value is "000", the stitch count remains unchanged. The stitch length - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying symmetrically to a point Command to be used Copying data symmetrically to the current needle position from the start point or the feed point (excluding the number of feed boundaries to be ignored) to the current needle position 1. Move the needle - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Copying to the Y axis Command to be used Copying data to the Y axis passing the current the current needle position from the start point or the feed point (excluding the number of feed boundaries to be ignored) to the current needle position 1. Move the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Moving in parallel Command to be used Changing the movement data for the current needle position. Moving data in parallel after the current needle position (using needle drop data to the moved position) 1. Move the needle to the desired position. Refer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 193
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Displaying image A data image is displayed during programming or editing. 1. Press . Pattern image is displayed. Press or to return to the main menu. Stitch count The data width is displayed in mm. The data height is displayed in mm. Press to display the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function Deleting data Deletes the data during creating and displaying. Deleting a part of data Command to be used Deletes data after stitches. If this command is used at the sewing start position, the sewing start position is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function 194 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output (BAS-300 Series) - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output * The extended option output is not available to KE-436B, 436C. Function of extended option output Required controls for pressing motion and automatic stacking of sewing can be implemented according to various functions of the machine. When 3 conditions, i.e. output - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Items which can be set in the extended option output The following items can be set in the submenu of the extended option output. Sets the details of the extended option output. (Refer to page 198.) Sets the details of enabling conditions. (Refer to page 199.) Reads - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 199
with . Input conditions for the extended option output. 3 conditions can be specified. Refer to "Table of extended option output" (Refer to page 207.) Set the time until the output varies after the output condition is established. Input the value in unit of 10 ms. Value of 0 or 10 - 2550 ms is - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
Setting enabling conditions Chapter 4 Extended Option Output If setting is not made, the status is always enable. To carry out setting as per the extended option output conditions, do not set enabling conditions. Items to be set are as follows: Extended option output number Enabling conditions - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 201
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Reading the extended option output data Reads the extended option output data from a floppy disk. 1. Select and press . 2. Make sure that the floppy disk is set and press . Data is read and the submenu appears. 3. Select and press . 4. Input the number of - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Writing the extended option output data Writes the extended option output data memorized in the programmer into a floppy disk. The data is also registered into the machine. Be sure to use a formatted 2HD floppy disk. "Formatting a floppy disk" (Refer to page 220.) - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Deleting the extended option output data Deletes the extended option output data. 1. Select and press . 2. Press . The submenu appears. 202 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
started 9 Before halfway sewing is started 10 After the lower thread counter changes from 1 to 0 and the lower thread needs to be replaced 11 After the lower thread is replaced 12 After a program is started 13 After a program is complete 14 When a trigger data is detected during sewing - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Standard output Condition No. Operation meeting the condition 30 After the work clamp is up (after the right work clamp is up for the air type) 31 After the work clamp is down 32 After the left work clamp is up (only for the air type) 33 After the left - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
input 9 is OFF 58 When extended option input 10 is ON 59 When extended option input 10 is OFF 60 When extended option input 11 is ON 61 When extended option input 11 is OFF 62 When extended option input 12 is ON 63 When extended option input 12 is OFF 64 When - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
output 10 is OFF 90 When extended option output 11 is ON 91 When extended option output 11 is OFF 92 When extended option output 12 is output 16 is OFF Table of extended option input *1 Input available for optional parts. It is not used as extended option input if conditions are met. *2 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output Table of extended option output Extended option output No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Common output (condition) *1 Part name Condition 2 stage tension Memory SW-0b ON Air wiper Memory SW-09 ON Pattern engraving drill Memory SW-10 ON Auto eject - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
. Then set the output condition, enable/disable conditions based on the chart. The example shows how program setting values are determined from the timing chart. No explanation is given for the operation of the machine. Example 1 of extended option output Sequence 1 for stacker This is a sequence - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
/DW Up/Down for removing material Option output 4 MOVE Movement for removing material Option output 5 BAR1 for holding material Option output 6 BAR2 for moving material Timing chart Program setting value Programmer 209 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 211
output Signal for peripheral equipment When the machine is connected to an external programmable controller, this is a sequence example for issuing timing signals. Option output 4 READY Signal ready for sewing Option output 5 END Signal of sewing completion Option output 6 THBK Signal of detecting - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
Chapter 5 Reading / Writing Data - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
be read by pressing by pressing the R/W button on the operation panel. This operation cannot be available in command mode. Data created in BAS-300, BAS-300A and BAS-300E series can also be read. 1. Select and press . 2. Make sure that is selected, and press . 3. Input the number of program with - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 4. Press and select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 5. Press to turn on. Press to turn off again. 6. Press An image is displayed. Press or to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Displays the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
Additionally read data is added to the editing data as a split data. This operation cannot be available in command mode. Data created in BAS-300, BAS-300A and BAS-300E series can also be read. 1. Select and press . 2. Select and press . 3. Input the number of program with a numeric key. If there - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
6. Press . An image is displayed. Press or to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal length. Press to display the overall sewing data. Press to display the overall view of the data. 7. Press to read - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
. 3. Input the number of program with a numeric key. If there is data, appears. If there is no data, appears. If appears, the data is from BAS-300 or BAS-300A series. 216 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 218
Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 4. Press and select . OFF is highlighted if selected. Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data 5. Press Press to turn on. to turn off again. 6. Press . An image is displayed. This is the image from data saved in a floppy disk, not the image currently - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
program to be deleted with a numeric key. If there is data, appears. If there is no data, appears. If appears, the data is from BAS-300 or BAS-300A series. Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 4. Press and select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 5. Press Press to turn on - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data 6. Press . An image is displayed. This is the image from data saved in a floppy disk, not the image currently in editing. Press or to return to the submenu. Displays the stitch count. Displays the lateral length. Displays the longitudinal length. Press to display the - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Formatting a floppy disk Formats a floppy disk for the programmer. This operation cannot be available in command mode. 1. Select and press . 2. Select and press . 3. Press for formatting and press for not formatting. 220 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 222
Reading other types of data Reads data created in other machines. The following 3 data can be read. DST DSB DSZ This operation cannot be available in command mode. 1. Select and press . Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data 2. Make sure that is selected, and press . 3. Select the data type for reading - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data Checking the image display (go to 7 when not checking) 5. Press to select . OFF is highlighted if selected. 6. Press Press to turn on. to turn off again. 7. Press to select the data to display. 8. Press . If the image is displayed, press again to read data. - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
Chapter 6 Preference - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 225
Chapter 6 Preference Setting preference Sets the operational preference of the programmer. Items to be set are as follows: Smoothing equal division When a smoothing function is used, data is created for equal division within the specified pitch. Area check When data is created or edited, data - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
5. After setting is complete, press . Chapter 6 Preference Programmer 225 - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
Chapter 6 Preference 226 Programmer - Brother International KE-436C | Programmer Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
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