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BES-916AC BES-1216AC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
companies or persons is illegal. The use of such materials without the permission of their owners may result in criminal or civil liability. • This manual may be subsequently modified without prior notice. • Brother Industries, Ltd. shall assume no responsibility for any consequences of using this - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 1 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
machine problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother otherwise the machine may shock, and problems with correct machine near sources of strong electrical machine operation may result. Secure the machine - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
times, otherwise the machine may operate if machine and when leav- ing the machine unattended Do not get on the table. Table may be damaged. Secure the machine sewing machine. If the machine is Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother - Brother International BES-1216AC | 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 contact general de la machine et debrancher le cable may result in injuries machine. as it may result in injuries or damage - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
BES-1216AC 4 Finger guard 3 BES-916AC 4 3 Finger guard Belt cover 5 1 Guard cover 2 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 5 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
head of the floppy disk drive periodically. Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. 6 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 7 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
) - BES-1216AC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BES-916AC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
of Error Messages Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. BES-916AC • BES - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
Screen Composition Initial Screen Starting Sewing Operation ( page 60) Canceling of Sewing STOP Thread trimming Selection of Embroidery data ( page 49) Setting of Needle Bars ( page 80) Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Embroidery data ( page 65) 10 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Setting of thread breakage sensor ( page 82) Setting of Machine ( page 85) BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 11 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before Starting Operation 6 Procedure of Reading This Manual 8 Screen Composition 10 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications 18 2. Names of Machine Components 19 3. Installation 20 3-1 Transportation of Machine 20 3-2 Installation of Machine 20 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Embroidery Data from Machine Memory 54 Modification of Embroidery of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do 66 Rotation ...67 Enlargement and Reduction Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine Do 78 Setting of Needle Bars Stitch Counter 84 Setting of Machine 85 Embroidery Hoop 85 Speed Range ...86 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
Return to Start Point 94 Speed Range ...94 Checking the Embroidery Area 95 Feed rate adjustment 96 Setting of RS-232C Communication Embroidering 116 2. Machine Stop 117 2-1. Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit 117 2-2. Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut -916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 136 5. Thread Wiper Adjustment 137 6. Adjusting the Belt Tension 138 Chapter 9 Error code list Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section 144 Electrical Section 146 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder 152 BES-916AC • BES - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
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Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head Pattern embroidery Maximum 1200 rpm Max. 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (flat hoop area) 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (tubuler square hoop area) 85 (V) x 360 (H) mm (with cap frame ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Needle - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
of Embroidery Machine 2. Names of Machine Components BES-916AC Thread guide bar Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop Table Power switch Control box Thread guide A, B 9-bar cotton stand Operation panel Floppy disk drive Carriage Guard bar BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
Failure 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 nuts when installing it - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Loosen thumb bolt q. Adjust the operation panel position for ease of use, and tighten thumb bolt q. q 3-4 Mounting of Guard Bar q q q Attach guard bar q to the machine. Fix it with bolts and washers from the lower side of the frame. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 21 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-916AC r e w 1. Attach two thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the two holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the two screws r. 3. For - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
the machine head in good condition. Before operating the machine for the first time after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation . (See the left figure.) Note) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
of Embroidery Machine 4. 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. 4-1 Upper Threading BES-916AC qThread guide - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 6. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thread into the hole from the upper section into thread guide A y and lower thread guide u. 7. Pass the thread through the hole of the needle bar thread guide i and pass it through the needle - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, is inserted in the reverse direction, the lower thread may slip too much, resultingin a problem in embroidering. Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about mm. 26 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
Attaching bobbin case w q Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover q. 4-3 Replacing and Selecting , use DBxK23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 27 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-4 Connection to Power Source DANGER Be sure to connect an earth cable. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. Use a cord plug that matches the receptacle type. 4-5 Preparation of Machine for Operation Check the following before turning on the - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
Embroidery Machine When the machine is turned on: The message "Needle case lock" may appear while a buzzer sounds intermittently. In such a case, the machine the normal position. BES-916AC BES-1216AC e 2. Turn knob e slowly. . STOP 5. The message "Moving frame" appears and a buzzer sounds three - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine If the machine is not ready to operate stop position. (Refer to "Normal needle stop position" on page 30.) 3. The message "Moving frame" appears and a buzzer sounds four times. The X and Y carriages move automatically so as to . BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
. Follow the steps below to clear memory: 1. Turn off the machine power switch. 2. Hold down DEL , and turn on the power switch. 3. Press . When DEL is pressed, only the embroidery data is cleared. Therefore, other setting data is saved. 4. Memory has been cleared. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 31 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Embroidery Machine 4-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Attaching a square frame and a flat hoop frame (standard) e y w Figure A r t q Figure B r 1. Attach flat hoop frame frame t. 3. As shown in Figure A, fit the left metal part of the square frame over the square frame is not set - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching a tubular round frame (optional) Note) When using a tubular round frame with the frame for it, remove table from the machine. e w Figure A r t q Figure B t y r u Figure C t y 1. Attach two frame sets w for tubular round frame to X carriage - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching a sash frame set (optional) e r t w q 1. Turn off the machine power switch. 2. Pull X carriage q fully toward you. Loosen two screws e. Remove flat hoop frame (assembly) w with spring washers r and plane washers t from X carriage q. Note) Save - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
Machine 5. Put material over sash frame i. Attach two clips 290 o to both vertical sides securely. Also attach two clips 220 !0 to both horizontal sides securely. With a sash frame, the allowable embroidery area is 300 mm (vertical) x 450 mm (horizontal). 450mm 300mm BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1.3N should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N in force. 36 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Chapter 1 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 height or replace it with a new one. (Refer to "Replacing Bobbin" on page 26.) To loosen BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 37 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
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Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process. - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel BES-1216AC FLAT CAP HOOP START STOP ESC INS DEL END 123 . ABC DEF 456 G H I JKL MNO 789 PQRS TUV WXYZ (sequence of needle changes) in sewing data. ( "Setting of Needle Bars" page 80) 40 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
Sets the upper thread breakage sensor. ( "Thread Breakage Sensor" page 82) Machine motions can be set. ( "Chapter 5 Setting" page 77) Trims the embroidering area. Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position is out of the area. ESC INS DEL END 123 . ABC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures FLAT CAP HOOP Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after Connect personal computer with BE-100 installed, etc. 42 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
, depending on the model. Power switch Emergency stop switch Power switch Press this switch to turn on the machine. The switch is valid while the breaker switch is on and the emergency stop switch is reset. Emergency held down. To unlock the switch, turn it clockwise. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 43 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the machine power. ( page 45). Retrieve the embroidery data ( page 46). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( page 47) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" ( page 65) Press - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures 2. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON. BES-916AC BES-1216AC 3. The alarm sounds three times. The needle bar and the presser foot move up. The hoop moves back to the zero point and - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Press switch. Data saved in the machine is displayed. 2. Select a screen by pressing keys, and select required data by pressing ten keys or . When using ten keys for data selection, input a numerical figure (1 ~ 9) which indicates each data name. Required embroidery data is selected and read - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select embroidery data in order to start embroidering. - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk ( Page 49) Reading of data from the memory ( Page a next pattern Step forward (back) by a specified number of stitches ( Page 62) 48 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
disk Registration Data created by BE-100 Machine memory Sewing Reading Registration of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk Register embroidery data from a floppy disk into the machine memory. Types of data to be registered displayed in the lower right of the screen.) BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 49 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
. 3. When it comes out, pull it straight. When the access lamp if ON, never press the eject switch. Otherwise, embroidery data in the floppy disk may be destroyed. Eject switch Access lamp Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory 1. Load a floppy disk with sewing data. 50 BES-916AC • BES - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
to register by pressing ten keys or Data is newly registered in the machine memory. then press . Select embroidery data and press . The selected data is automatically registered in the memory and the machine enters a standby status. If registration is done without loading a floppy disk, the - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
from the machine memory. A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the memory. 1. Press . Embroidery data registered of Sewing Data into Machine Memory" (steps 5 and afterward on Page 51). 5. The initial screen is displayed. 52 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
the operation panel and the personal computer with BE-100 installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory. 1. Connect the personal computer with BE-100 installed and the operation panel by When a floppy disk is set When no floppy disk is set BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 53 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory. 1. Press . A list of registered data is displayed. 2. Select a screen by pressing . Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected 3. Select embroidery data to delete by pressing ten keys or . 54 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
data is deleted from the memory. When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely: When deleting embroidery data registered in the machine memory entirely, turn ON the power to the machine while pressing DEL . (Refer to "Clearing internal memory" on page 31.) BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 55 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
Embroidery Data Name Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified. This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003". A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery Embroidery data saved in the memory is displayed. 2. A list of embroidery - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
the key once again. 5. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely 6. Pressing DEL deletes currently reversed characters. 7. Press 8 T U V . 10. Press 8 twice. T U V "T" is input. 11. Press 0 SPACE once. "0" is input. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 57 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
character: [FLNWER] can be modified to [FLOWER] in the following procedures. 6. Press . 7. Press twice and display "N" reversely. 8. Press DEL . "N" is deleted. 58 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
9. Press 6 four times. M N O "O" is input. Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 10. Press . A data name is modified by the above procedures. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 59 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
tabular hoop , or a sash frame is set on the machine, select [FLAT]. When a cap hoop is set, select [CAP]. FLAT CAP HOOP 2. Specify an embroidery hoop set on the machine, referring to "Embroidery Hoop" ( Page 85). Starting range The range can be modified by pressing . 60 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press ESC once again. 2. A message for confirmation is displayed. When canceling sewing, press . BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 61 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
. 2. Input the number of stitches to move by pressing ten keys. 3. Press the END . The needle steps forward (back) as specified. 62 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. For Step Forward (Back) 1. Press . Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing 1. Press . Sewing is started. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 63 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
embroidering data The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk. The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD. 1. Press the button. The embroidering selected embroidering data is stored on the floppy disk. 64 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after reading embroidering data displays the em- broidering data editing screen. Simple op- eration by using embroidering data is avail- able on this screen. - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do? Editing Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90˚ and then enlarged by 2 trimming feed number ( Page 75) Swing width correction ( Page 75) 66 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
. 2. Press . 3. Press to select an angle or use ten keys to specify an angle. 4. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 67 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
3. Press . are reversed in black. 4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio by pressing ten keys. 5. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. 68 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
reversed in black. 6. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys. 7. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 69 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
point-symmetric mirror pattern The pattern is reversed on the basis of the embroidering start point. 1. Sewing data is read. 2. Press . 70 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
screen is displayed again. Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. 4. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 71 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
repetitions in the vertical and horizontal directions, by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing . 72 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
a distance between the centers of each pattern 6. Select the direction of repetitions by pressing . 7. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 73 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
data. 2. Press three times. 0 Stitch Deletion 3. Select this function by pressing . 4. Press END after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. 74 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
function by pressing . 4. Select a correction amount in the X direction by pressing . 5. Reverse by pressing . 6. Input a correction amount in the Y direction by pressing . BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 75 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 7. Press END after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. 76 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread breakage and others related to machine motions. - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
of Machine Selection of embroidery hoop embroidery area ( Page 95) Feed rate adjustment ( Page 96) Data transfer speed ( Page 96) Display language ( Page 97) Alarm sound ( Page 98) Motive speed ( page 99) Small-pitch deletion ( Page 100) XY Feed Power ( Page 101) 78 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
in a short pitch ( page 106) Display of Information Display of pattern information ( Page 111) Features of machine ( Page 112) Version information ( Page 113) Feed timing ( Page 107) Automatic input setting ( Page 92) Movement to registered sewing start point ( Page 93) BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 79 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1216AC screen. Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted. 1. Press . 2. Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing . The current embroidering sequence is - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Chapter 5 Setting Insertion of Hoop Retract 1. Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the hoop retract and press . 2. Press the END button. The changed setting is stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 81 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
pressing . 4. Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor. 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. 82 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
sensor When stepping back by preset number of stitches 4. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 83 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
ten keys. Number of stitches 3. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. 84 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
Hoop Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine. A type of a hoop can be selected when a cap hoop is selected by a switch on the operation panel. When a cap hoop is selected Semi-wide cap frame Wide cap frame Baseball cap frame 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
by pressing ten keys. 6. After modification is finished, press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. 86 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
speed by pressing ten keys. 6. After modification is finished, press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 87 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
thread breakage error automatically This function is previously set to (Manual) upon shipments. For resetting an error automatically For resetting an error manually 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press function is previously set to 4 upon shipments. 1. Press . 88 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
set before thread trimming. The input range is 0 ~ 100mm. This function is previously set to 15mm upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 89 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
whether to select the inching mode by pressing . 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. 90 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
3. Press . 4. Specify coordinates of the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing . 5. Press Pressing Indicates a currently set embroidery area . set a maximum area designated for a currently set hoop. 6. Specify coordinates of the lower right of the sewing area. Move the hoop - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
. Modified setting is canceled and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. The hoop returns to the initial point. 92 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
hoop moves and the zero point is detected. Then the hoop moves to a registered start point. 3. The initial screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 93 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
point return is invalid 6. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Speed Range For setting whether to reflect modified machine speed to all needle bars. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 94 BES-916AC • BES - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
. Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Checking the Embroidery Area The embroidery area can be checked according to the following procedure. The following two checking methods settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 95 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
with . 5. Press . END The new feed rate is saved. The previous screen appears. Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed Speed for transferring embroidery data between the operation panel and a personal computer with BE-100 installed. The transmission speed can be selected within the range of 9600 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
be selected. Display JPN Eng Españl fr. Contents Japanese English Spanish French 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select [Language] by pressing . BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 97 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
] by pressing . 5. Select a kind of sound by pressing . 6. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. 98 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
a frame other than the cap frame. 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . 3. Press . 4. Select "Motive Speed" with . 5. Select the type of the startup speed of the main shaft with . 6. Press the END button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
and calculation is performed. The previous screen is displayed. For example, if 0.3 mm is set, stiches shorter than 0.3 mm are deleted. 100 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
frame movement power for positioning before starting embroidering can be switched. The following settings can be set. NOMAL UP Frame movement at normal power. (by the jog switches) Frame jog switches) This setting is not valid to the frame feed during embroidering. 1. Press twice. 2. Select - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
can be set. This setting is available only for sewing data which has been created for boring. The machine itself cannot check if the sewing data is for boring or not. Therefore, make sure to check the data the boring mode is valid When the boring mode is invalid 102 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
and end positions and sewing start position after trimming thread. Setting lock stitch at the sewing start position 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 103 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send position 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . 3. Press . 4. Select with . 104 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch 6. Press the END button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 105 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
2.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm. The speed can be set from 400 rpm to the maximum speed available for the current frame in units of 10 rpm. 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . 3. Press . 4. Designate the stitch length to be the button after the setting screen is displayed. 106 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
. 2. Select with . 3. Press . 4. Select the thickness with . 5. Press the END button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 107 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
be selected. Item Contents Choose whether or not to read sewing data automatically. Reads data manually. Reads data from a floppy disk automatically. Reads data from a floppy disk semiautomatically. not reflected. 1. Press three times. 2. Select with . 3. Press . 108 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
a computer, establish connection with it. 10. Press . END 11. Select the desired sewing data item with , and press . "AUTO" or "EM5" appears. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 109 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
12. Press . Sewing starts. "AUTO" or "S-AT" appears. 13. When sewing is complete, press . In the automatic mode, the next data is read and the machine is brought to a state of standby. In the semi-automatic mode, the next sewing data is selected. Select the desired data with and press . 14 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Chapter 5 Setting Pattern Information Detailed information about . 3. Press . 4. Check information about patterns. 5. Press ESC . The previous screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 111 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
shown below. Maximum moving range of flat hoop Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle bars per head 1. Press three times. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Check information about the machine. 5. Press ESC . The previous screen is displayed again. 112 BES-916AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
version Interface CPU ROM version Feed wave form table version Main CPU ROM version 5. Press ESC . The previous screen is displayed again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 113 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Chapter 5 Setting 114 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
with the shut-off switch unit, Reset the emergency stop button. 3. When the machine is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, Press the power switch. 4. A the hoop. • Pressing starts embroidering. • After embroidering is finished, the machine is placed in the stand-by state. 116 BES-916AC • BES - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
reset the stop switch, turn it counterclockwise. The knob of the switch pops up and machine stop is reset. 2-2. Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit When the emergency stop switch (option) is pressed, the power switch to turn on the power again. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 117 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally . Refer to "Hoop Automatic Retract" on Page 93 for details. 118 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
Machine • If the check switch is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced. Embroidering start position Note) The outline of pattern can be checked in rectangle or octagon by setting "Checking embroidery operation panel. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 119 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 5. Jog Switches 5-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop can be moved before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. 120 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
Note) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in the inching mode inching mode. END 4. Press the "START" switch restarts embroidering. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 121 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
Position After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position. 1. Press 0 SPACE while pressing STOP with the machine stopped. Initial screen Temporary stop screen 2. The hoop moves and the home position is detected. 3. The initial screen is displayed again. 122 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
Chapter 7 Maintenance - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation . • Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble. • Keep the machine clean. Remove dirt Use the dropper provided to supply oil. Use BROTHER's embroidery machine oil (equivalent to Nisseki Sewing Lub No. 10 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
Chapter 7 Maintenance 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. Remove broken threads from this section. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 125 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
intervals. The models BES-916AC and BES-1216AC adopt centralized wick lubrication (including rotary hooks). Before daily operation, supply oil as needed while checking the oil level through the oil window. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
BES-1216AC Chapter 7 Maintenance Supply oil to the top and the bottom of each needle bar (24 points) daily as shown in the figure. Daily oiling Machine rear tank Machine front tank Supply oil to the points indicated by the arrows in the figure. Note) • Refill the machine front tank with oil once - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
Chapter 7 Maintenance Before operation Before starting operation of the machine, move the needle case fully to the right and the left, and use a cloth to wipe greasy dirt off the needle bar guide rail and the pressure foot shaft (indicated by the arrows in the figure) from the rear of the needle bar - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Chapter 8 Adjustment - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
starting adjustment. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, inspection of the machine should be conducted only by trained engineers. 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height y q t 180° u e r 10.8mm Oil cap w Tighten the bolt - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
shaft. Note) Turn the pulley securely in the clockwise direction to eliminate a backlash. 3. Loosen Needle bar guide bracket set screw e and the bolt u of the top dead center stopper t when the needle tip is stopper does not hit the needle bar guide rail i at this time. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 131 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
Chapter 8 Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge q 180° e Cutting section Oil cap w u i o t y r Cutting section e 10.8mm Tighten the bolt oso that the clearance can be even. i !0 u Do not hit this section. o !0 132 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
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-916AC • BES-1216AC 133 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
mm. Tighten the two screws temporarily. The needle bar height will be about 2 mm (Figure A). 5. Select the second needle bar (bar No. 12 for BES-1216AC) y. Check that a clearance of 0.2 to 0.4 mm is left between the needle and the rotary hook. Tighten the three screws of the rotary hook. Note) If - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
needle lowers to the center of the presser foot hole. 4. Turn on the power switch and lower presser foot q with the lever. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 135 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
fixed knife e by 1.2 mm. Adjust thread trimmer connecting rod y so as to keep the same condition even after thread trimming. 1.2mm e 136 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
motion between needle bars No. 1 and No. 9 (No. 12 for BES-1216AC), loosen four screws r and make an adjustment by moving thread presser base t in smoothly, apply grease (Grease Tank BR2 (black)) to the gray part of thread guide solenoid base !0 and check its movements. Note) • Care should be taken - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
, 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. for proper deflection. The machine operating direction is counterclockwise when seen from the machine pulley end. 138 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
Chapter 9 Error code list - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
sewing E-0C ERROR 0C E-0D ERROR 0D Insufficient bobbin thread The machine does not return to the home position. This is not usually sewing.) Errors E-1C and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems. Presser foot down error Presser foot down error while searching for Press • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
41 E-42 E-43 E-A1 E-A5 E-A6 E-A7 E-A8 E-A9 Area over Needle overhang(-X, -Y) This function is not supported. Invalid start-up error Turn off the power Turn the power off and on once. ERROR 42 XY movement error Slave same error occurs again, the main PCB is faulty. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 141 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
FB E-FF ERROR FF Error Measures Cooling fan motor stop. Over-run error during interfacing to main PCB CPU Framing error during interfacing to main PCB CPU Turn off the power and check the fan harness. Turn on the power No status is returned from main shaft CPU. 142 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions. - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem Thread breakage Check Point • Is the machine interference • Is the embroidery hoop too small? with embroidery hoop • Check the the material edge caught in the machine? (Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
Troubleshooting Problem Machine operation abnormal Check Point • Is any set screw of the rotary encoder loosened? • Is any set screw of the machine pulley loosened? • Is any set screw of the machine motor pulley loosened? • Is embroidery data normal? Machine socket head cap screw of 1216AC 145 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 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, also check connection and continuity between connectors. • - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
• Manually turn the color change pulley. If it is abnormally heavy, adjust the color change mechanism and the needle bar case. • Start the machine after in ascending order. If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller. (The standard value is 0.) - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures The main shaft motor lock error occurs. • Enter the encoder signal mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley. If it is abnormally heavy, the it with a new one. If it becomes blown again, the 24v system circuit is faulty. 148 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures ERROR E5 to ERROR FF frequently • power supply PCB. If it is blown, replace it with a new one. The 60v circuit is faulty if the fuse is blown immediately after turning on the power even after replacing the PCB with a new one. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 149 - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Pressor foot solenoid does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the pressor foot solenoid to connector P20 if it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid. • Replace the main PCB with a new one. 150 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
t to the removed table (L) w with washer e and nut r. Mount table (L) w on the machine with four w screws. Fit spool mat A y to spool shaft B t. q e r i o u !1 !2 !0 3. Attach bobbin winder guide bracket u to the cotton stand i with screws. 4. Attach bobbin winder assembly !0 equipped with - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
bobbin winder shaft and trim the thread using tread trimmer u. Note) • If the thread passed though thread guide e comes off, loosen knob i. If the thread is wound loosely, tighten knob i. • If circuit protector o is activated, the bobbin winder motor does not rotate. Wait for a while until the motor - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 154 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC - Brother International BES-1216AC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
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ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
BES-916
AC
BES-1216
AC