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- Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
BES-940BC BES-1240BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
PC simultaneously, you need as many BES-SOFTWARE the number of PC. • No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Brother Industries Ltd. assumes no responsibility for errors - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 1 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
from the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any placing the leveling seat on the sound floor. 2 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. If any safety devices have using the machine. Any problems in machine operation which result - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Safety devices: for 30 minutes after shut-off. Otherwise burns may result. 4 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
6 3 Belt cover Finger guard 4 7 5 3 2 1 BES-940BC 7 1 2 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 5 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
using the machine. The software display is BES-1240BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Provides information on the specifications of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and basic - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
. Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Procedure of Reading This Manual 6 Contents ...8 Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications 16 2. Software 17 2-1. Necessary Systems 17 2-2. Configuration of Software 17 2-3. Notes on use 18 2-4. Help ...18 2-5. Basic Operation of Software 19 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
Data Functions (Command Reference 96 Description of Screen 98 Opening Embroidery Data 99 Setting Display 100 Centering ...100 Zoom ...100 Needle Penetration 102 Embroidering Start/End 102 Trim and pause 102 Microstitch ...103 Needle Bar and Speed Range 103 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 9 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
Displaying the Status Bar 133 Upgrading the Version of Interface Board 133 Reset Interface Board 133 Communication Port 133 Language ...134 10 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
the Machine 151 Needle Bar ...151 Same Speed Range 152 Pause ...152 Speed Range 153 Head Operation Suspend 153 Hoop Feed Position 154 Embroidery Area 155 Embroidery Hoop 155 Thread Trimming 158 Boring ...159 Thread Breakage Sensor 160 Automatic Step Back 161 Automatic Hoop Feed 162 End of - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing 183 Stepping Forward/Back 184 Resuming Embroidering 185 Moving Embroidery Position 186 Centering Pattern 187 Saving Data 188 Save ...188 Save As...188 Test ... 4-2. Mending 196 5. Jog Embroidering 198 6. Hoop Feed Position 198 12 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
...220 Print ...220 Copying Report Data 221 Deleting Report 222 Chapter 9 Maintenance 1. Cleaning Rotary Hook 224 2. Oiling 225 2-1. Head ...225 3. Greasing 227 3-1. Head ...227 3-2. Feed Guide Section 231 3-3. Lower shaft module 232 BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
6-2. Checking the Movable Knife Position 244 7. Adjusting the Belt Tension 246 Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section 256 Electrical Section 258 Personal Computer Section 268 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder 270 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head (four-head type) (four-head type) Pattern embroidery Maximum 1000 mm (Distance between machine heads) 400 mm Paper tape reader, Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Parts for boring Option Standard 16 BES-940BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
of Embroidery Machine 2-1 Necessary Systems The following systems are needed for installing the software. • Personal computer with a CPU of Intel Pentium 133 MHz or above (150 MHz or above is recommended.) • Memory of 16 MB or above (32 MB or above is recommended.) • Free space of 100 MB - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
Controller (3) Embroidery Data Editor (4) Production report 2-3 Notes on use • Do not start other application software while the machine not to use the system agent included in the Windows 95 PLUS. 2-4 Help The software is equipped with an on-line help function as an accessory. Click , then the - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Basic Operation of Software This section explains the basics of using the software. It covers only the operating procedures that are commonly used for the software. If there arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 19 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Double-click Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause in between. "Double-click [xx]" means . Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. 20 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Components Scroll bar Downward movement Leftward movement Status bar Rightward movement Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving relative commands. Commands are divided in groups selected command. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 21 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Selection of Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving a command. A command can be given by the mouse as described below: 1. Move the while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. 22 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-6. Handling of floppy disk Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area. Do not bring disks disk drive periodically. Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 23 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. 24 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
Power switch F table Control box Head switch Leg Thumb bolt BES-1240BC Operation panel Pulley cover Pulley Fluorescent lamp switch Thread tension dial Thread tension switch Thread guide A Thread guide B Thread guide C Cotton stand Rear Fluorescent lamp Power switch Control box Head - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
embroidery hoops in different sizes • Sash frame assembly * Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can be used with BAS-412A and 416A • Cap frame (4) Cap frame drive assembly (4) Base frame set (8) Set frame base set (1) • Paper tape reader • Bobbin winder • Parts for boring BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
generate a strong electric noise. Failure to do so may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Secure the machine with the casters 1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
When using a crane Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Rope L-shaped steel Rectangular bar Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the the machine, make sure that the ropes do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 29 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-2 Installation of Machine r q e w 1. Place the attached cushion sheets machine will be stable. Note) If the floor is not strong enough, the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
2-3 Preparation of needle bar case BES-940BC Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine w qy u o ei r t 1. Loosen the bolt q and set screw o, and move the needle case w to the left. 2. dislocated and the position of the needle bar case w will need to be adjusted. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 31 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1240BC Bridge r Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B !1 !2 o t q !0 o q o u y i e w 1. Remove 3 pieces and 2 pieces of fixing screw w. 6. Attach the linear guide cover !1 by 2 pieces of tightening screw !.2 32 BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine q e e w 1. Tentatively mount the F table guides U q and L w on both sides of the legs using two bolts each. 2. Tentatively mount there F table supports F e on the from the machine. • The F table is a standard attachment. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 33 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine i o Pin t (A) y (A) u q Lower by 1 mm e 4. Mount four drilling bolts i, and L u into the cover o on the leg. Adjust the height of the F table guide U q and the F table support F e so that the table top surface will become 1 mm lower than the bed top - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Procedure to mount F table when using the flat frame and the sash frame e r i w u y e t w 1. Dismount the F table R t, M y, and L u once, and lower the F table support F e. Then, place the F table R t, M y, and L u on the F table guide L w bending section - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine o u !0 y t !0 3. Fix the legs and the table using the F table stays A (2 pcs.) o and B (2 pcs.) !0 while the F table R t, M y, and L u are fixed the F table is at the lower position, the F table stays A and B need not be used. 36 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A Front r e w t q 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1240BC e Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A r Front w t q 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper two sections of the needle bar. (See the left figure.) Notes) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets) Interface board (1st machine) RC cable IF cable Control box personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable. 40 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4. Connect the interface board female connector and the control box connector SBUS1 of the first machine using an IF connect anything to the RS-232C connector. Optional paper tape reader cannot be connected to this connector. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 41 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
uninterruptive power supply is strongly recommended. Note) This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source. Note) When using an uninterruptive , use a plug suited to the outlet. Grounding cable 42 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-9 Installation of Software Use an attached CD-R for installing software. If a personal computer with no CD-R drive unit is used, connect a properly finished, a message is displayed. 8. Click [OK] to complete installation. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 43 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Preparation for No.1,4,7 7 8 1. Pass the upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar from the lower side. 2. Pass the thread through the upper hole . 44 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
it through the needle eye, without passing it through the presser foot. BES-1240BC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Needle Bar No.3,6,9,12 No.2,5,8,11 No.1,4,7,10 7 8 1. Pass the upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar from the lower side. 2. Pass the - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Embroidery Pass the thread through the hole of the upper thread guide (U), wind it into the tension disk clockwise once, and guide (U) and the thread guide (C). 6. After passing the thread through the hole of the thread guide (U), insert the thread into the right side of the inner thread guide - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. Removing bobbin case w 1. w 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. q BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 47 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle q w * Relationship between materials and needles Material Needle Needle thickness Denim Leather #14, #16, #18 DBxK23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking. 48 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Tubular square hoop r e w q y u t q 1. Insert the fixing pins of the tubular round arms R q and L w the frame projecting part u into the hole of the tubular square hoop t securely. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 49 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • By changing the tubular round arm mounting width, various sizes can be set. Note) Change the width, referring to the pin position. 360mm 400mm 50 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
Holder base (optional) Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine q w r i y y e y r Felt Table t e, t u 1mm 1mm Attaching the holder base frame 1. Set front. [Adjustment] Loosen two bolts of the F table support F y and move it in the direction of the arrow for adjustment. BES-940BC • BES - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
Embroidery Machine 6. Check that the clearance between the Y-axis cover u and the mounted holder base frames L e and R t is even when viewed from the right and left sides. [Adjustment] Loosen the right and left bolts of the F table guide e using the thumb bolts r. q r e w 52 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 550 mm, mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w using the thumb bolts r. r q r w BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 53 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Sash frame (optional) w q r t y q e t y e e Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "2-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 33) for details.) right sides, and two sash clips 220 y horizontally on the upper and lower sides. 54 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Flat Frame Every Other Head Operation When sewing with the flat frame, the sewing range becomes 460 mm maximum in remove the presser feet for heads No. 2 and No. 3. 2. Set the frame to flat hoop every other head operation. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 55 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
of Embroidery Machine 3-6 Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N (70~130 gf) when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1. adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N (7~12 gf) in force. 56 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w. 3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert so that the lower thread will come out smoothly. 0.15~0.3N (15~30gf) To tighten To loosen BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 57 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 58 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine and setting-up of the personal computer (PC), start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down switch and press switch. STOP Suspends embroidering. Trims thread during suspension. 60 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
. Sets the machine to the inching mode when this switch is pressed during suspension. Moves the hoop to software-set position. When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to the previous position. Moves the needle or forward switch can be used to cancel errors. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 61 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads BES-940BC BES-1240BC Power switch Between head No.1 and No.2 Between head No.3 and No.4 Stop switch Stop switch Between Plate THREAD SENSOR lamp HEAD switch MENDING lamp MENDING switch STEP BACK/FWD switch 62 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
on, thread breakage sensor is functioning. When the light is off, the sensor is not effective. When the embroidery machine stops due to thread breakage, the lamp flashes. HEAD switch When it is set to ON, needle bar Needle and Rotary Hook" ( page 242) for further details. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 63 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
3 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run PC. Run software ( page 65). Turn on the machine power. ( page 65). Register the machine name for initial start-up ( page 66). Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer ( page 66). "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
[Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up. Turn on the Machine Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. 2. Reset the emergency stop button. 3. Turn on the power switch. 4. The computer screen changes when the machine is turned on. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 65 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
the software is embroidery data explorer starts up. 2. Double-click the desired data or click after clicking the desired data. 3. The selected data is transferred to the machine controller. 4. Click . The data is transferred to the machine for preparation of embroidering. 66 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Start Embroidering 1. Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on. 2. Press to check the embroidering area. 3. Press to start embroidering. START BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 67 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures 68 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or transference of registered embroidery data. Moving, copying, and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
of Selection Exit Creates a new directory. ( page 72) Transfers embroidery data to the machine controller. ( page 73) Exits from embroidery data explorer. Edit menu Copy Move Delete Rename Recreate an icon ( page 93) Setup Defines settings of data reading. ( page 92) 70 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Description of Screen Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Sort by Stitches Sort by Name Sort by Colors Copy Rename Sort by Date Help Exit Delete Image PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 71 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Creating a Directory Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory. 1. Click and select a File menu. 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Click [OK]. 5. A new directory is added to the window. 72 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Transferring data Transfer registered embroidery data to the machine controller or Embroidery data editor. 1. Double-click data, or click data and . The 2. The pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 73 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
a network 1. Before starting the software, click [START] - [PROGRAM] - [EXPLORER]. 2. Select [Map Network Drive] from Tool menu. 3. Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK]. 4. Exit from the explorer. If no image appears: If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Copy Copies embroidery data. Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from Menu 1. Click data for name is inverted. 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 75 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Moving Data Moves embroidery data to a different directory. Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from . 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. 76 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Deleting Data Deletes embroidery data. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 1. Click data for selection. The frame of selected data becomes red. 2. Select [Delete] from Edit menu or click . 3. Click [Yes] to delete the selected data. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 77 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Recreate an icon Creates an icon of data for other models. Icons of the data created by the following models can red. 2. Select [Icon is made again.] from the Edit menu. 3. The pattern image is displayed. 4. Click [OK]. 78 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
Select all Selects all the data in the folder displayed. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Only copying, movement, and deletion by drag & drop are enabled when multiple patterns are selected red. In the text display mode In the image display mode BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 79 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Renaming Data Renames the registered embroidery data. Data name consists of the name area and three characters called "extension" which indicates data type. Enter ".ECS" at the end of the data name. #BTLFUFDT - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Finding Data Retrieves and views embroidery data. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 1. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu. 2. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search. Enter the file name correctly. 3. Click [Find]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 81 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data If the specified embroidery data is found, the data is displayed. Finding Files With Wildcard Characters Wildcard characters can be used as a to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". 82 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
Transferring Embroidery Data Adjusting list of all embroidery data names and details in the directory in text format. Image Displays a list of all embroidery data names ascending order (in descending order). Sort by Date Sorts embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order). - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
Data Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reads data in a floppy disk and registers it as embroidery data. The following data formats can be registered. • DOS format data Tajima Data with file name " data to read and click [Open]. 3. The image of the selected pattern appears. 84 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 4. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. 5. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 6. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 85 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Converting the Non DOS format data Viewing Files To view files of FDR, FMC and ZSK data, carry out the following of stitches of ZSK data are displayed. When reading FDR data When reading FMC data When reading ZSK data 86 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Viewing Icon Click . Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Preview and Refresh The data image can be displayed before reading the data. Click the desired icon or floppy disk drive of the PC. 2. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 87 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected When "Icon" is selected 4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK]. 88 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
and Transferring Embroidery Data 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK]. 6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 89 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
Data Reading Data in Paper Tape Saves data in paper tape as embroidery data. An optional paper taper reader is required for reading data. Before saving any data, check that the . 4. Select data format and click [OK]. The paper tape reader (optional) starts reading data. 90 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 5. The image of the selected pattern appears. 6. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 91 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Settings for Data Reading Sets up the interface and data transfer speed of the paper tape reader or external disk drive. 1. Select [Setup] from Tool menu. 2. Select port and speed. 3. Click [OK]. 92 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Writing Data in DST Format Convert the ECS data into DST data for saving. 1. Click the desired ECS data to change extension ".dst". 4. Click [Save]. 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage.Select the count and click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 93 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
the file No. of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data No. of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of Information] from Help menu or click . 3. After checking, click [OK]. 94 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroidery data. This screen allows simple processing of embroidery data and display setting of display. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
the mask of embroidery data. ( page 118) Group the patterns created in "Repeat" into one. ( page 119) View menu Centering Zoom Needle Penetration 96 Centers embroidery data. ( page 100) Zooms in or out. ( page 100) Displays the needle penetration positions. ( page 102) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
and pause Microstitch Needle bar and speed range Thread color Tool Bar Status Bar Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. ( page 102) Displays the code insertion position . ( page 108) Shows/hides the status bar. ( page 108) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 97 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Description of Screen Fit to Window Needle bar and Vertical Flip Design Information Display Range Speed Range Horizontal Point Symmentry color Flip Redo Repeat Print Help Open Zoom In Undo Rotate Resize Tool Bar Status Bar 98 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Opening Embroidery Data This function is available with embroidery data editor. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 1. Select [Open] from File menu or click . Double-click the data or click the data and . 2. Click a file for selection and click [Open]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 99 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Display Sets the condition of the display screen. Items with check marks to the left are selected. ] - [Zoom In] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting After selecting 100 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Zoom Out 1. Select [Zoom] - [Zoom Out] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of After selecting Fit to window 1. Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click . Before selecting BES-940BC • BES-1240BC After selecting 101 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle pevetration positions are displayed. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu. Before is displayed by X and pause is displayed by . 1. Select [Trim and pause] from the View menu. 102 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or less with . Length can be designated changed. When ending embroidering or reading other data, the confirmation screen for saving the setting appears. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 103 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data A display color can be selected from among the following four items. Basic color which can be selected screen on the " or an intermediate color cannot be created. 1. Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color. 104 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen. The needle bar number can be changed. 3. When selecting a color finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 105 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color. 6. Select a color by clicking on the selected color. 7. Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4. 106 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag the embroidering sequence sequence. 3. Click [OK]. Thread Color The embroidery data is displayed in thread color. This functions is available only when the embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Tool bar Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu. 1. Select [Tool on the current status and advice for operation. 1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting 108 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
Back to Previous Status Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Undo Makes the edit or change invalid. The screen returns to the state before the change. The screen can return to "Undo". The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. 1. Select [Redo] from the Edit menu or click . BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 109 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Editing Rotate Available range of rotation is -359 to 359 degrees. When the patterns to be repeated are grouped, the whole . The value can be directly entered. 3. Click [OK]. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. 110 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
Horizontal Flip Flips the image horizontally. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 1. Select [Horizontal Flip] from Edit menu or click . Vertical Flip Flips the image vertically. 1. Select [ Edit menu or click . Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 111 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The number for repetition is 1 to 100 for both vertical (Row) and horizontal (Column) directions. The unit for repetition can be set in inches. distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") Lateral distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") 3. Click [OK]. 112 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Resize Resizes the image. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The available range of resizing is 50 to 200% in both the X and Y directions. Resizing changes the thread the length of the stitch to be deleted. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 113 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Embroidery Data Insert or Delete Code Codes of trim, pause and color change can be inserted or deleted by moving the needle to the desired position. 1. Select [Insert or delete code] from the Edit menu. Needle movement tool bar is displayed. 1 step 10 step 100 , click . 114 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert Lock Stitch Find the pattern of [Stitch] - [Trim] for [Before Trimming] and find the pattern of [Trim] - [Feed] - [Stitch] - [ position to insert the lock stitch and click [OK]. 3. If the lock stitch can be inserted, click [Yes]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 115 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing Data Changing Start Changes the start position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower 1. Select [Start] from Change menu. Click the start position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. 116 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing End Changes the end position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower left corner, corner 1. Select [End] from Change menu. Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 117 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Data Mask Changes the mask that represents the periphery of embroidery data. Since the automatic mask is a rectangle, the pattern within the hoop may be displayed as an error. In this case, set masking in manual mode. Mask is displayed in a khaki line. There are two types of mask setting - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
Group All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data The difference between the grouped pattern and the non-grouped pattern is as follows sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. ( page 110) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 119 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Setting Group for Repetition 1. Select [Repeat] in the Edit menu or click . 2. Click the checkbox of [Group] to put a check mark. Selecting from Menu 1. Select [Group] from Change menu. 120 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
Merge Merge other patterns to the pattern in editing. Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data If the pattern to be merged is repetition data, it is automatically grouped and merged. adjusted. 1. Select [Merge] from the File menu. 2. Select the pattern to be merged. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 121 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 3. The pattern mask is displayed in a broken line. Move the mask to the desired position for merging. Click the mouse. If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. 5. The pattern is merged. 122 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Saving Data Saves the edited data. The edited data can be saved over the current file or renamed as a separate file. without changing To set and save mask automatically 3. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 123 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Save As... Renames and saves the edited data as a new file. 1. Select [Save as...] from File menu. 2. Select the directory to changing To set and save mask automatically 5. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. 124 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
used in embroidery data Mask Size Size of masking Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position 1. Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click . 2. After checking, click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 125 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Printing Data Prints data in editing. 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Specify the number of copies and other conditions. Click [OK]. 126 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
Chapter 6 Embroidering The PC controls the machine operation as well as settings of the machine. Note that the menu which appears on the screen depends on whether the power to the machine is turned on or off. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
133) Tool menu Edit Embroidery Data Embroidery Data Explorer Production Report Upgrade Interface Board Reset Interface Board Runs the embroidery data editor. Runs the embroidery data explorer. Runs the production . ( page 146) Exits from the machine controller. 128 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Runs the embroidery data explorer. ( page 190) Copy to Another Machine Copies embroidery data to other machines. ( page 149) Configuration Sets configuration for embroidering. ( page 150) Version Upgrades Upgrades the version of the machine parts. ( page 150) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 129 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
Feed Position Sets the hoop feed position. ( page 154) Embroidery Area Sets the area for embroidering. ( page 155) Embroidery Hoop Sets the type of embroidery hoop. ( page 155) Thread Trimming Sets the inching Tiles windows. ( page 146) Align icons. ( page 148) 130 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
Information About This Application Help Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Tool bar Status bar BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 131 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
] from View menu and put the check mark. Click here again to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. 132 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
] from Configuration menu. 2. Select communication port for use. 3. Click [OK]. If the required port name does not appear, key-in the name. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 133 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
among "Available Languages". When "Each respective language" is selected, the list for "Available Languages" may not be displayed properly. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Exit and rerun the software. 134 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
to 80%. 1. Select [Zoom Out] from Display menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting BES-940BC • BES-1240BC After selecting 135 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
into . 2. Drag and specify the range to zoom in with the mouse. Before selecting After selecting Fit to Window Displays the whole embroidery area. 1. Select [Fit to Window] from View menu or click . Before selecting After selecting Whole Pattern Displays the whole pattern. 1. Select [Whole - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
After selecting Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop. The type of embroidery hoop can be changed in [Load Hoop] of Settings menu. Embroidering is allowed within the green guide in the hoop. 1. Select [Hoop] position is initialized because it is overwritten. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 137 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
. Clicking also provides the same function. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu and put the check mark. Before selecting After selecting 138 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
and display color can be changed on this screen. To display needle bar number and color To display embroidering sequence and color BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 139 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
by a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created. 1. Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. 140 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
] and double click [Color]. 4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 141 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
in step 4. Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged 142 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
display. 2. Click a speed range for selection. 3. Click [OK]. Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 143 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
The grid interval can be set at the increment of 1 mm (0.1 inch for inch unit). The value for setting is 1 - 100 mm (0.1 - 10 inches for inch unit). 1. Select [Grid setting] from the View menu. 2. Set the pitch. Click 1. Select [Background color] from the [View] menu. 144 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
moved to the title bar of a machine window. 3. Click [OK]. If the message "The entered name already exists" appears, enter another name. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 145 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
from Machine menu. 2. Click [OK] after checking the information. Design Information Detail specification of the embroidery data can be checked. Pattern name No. of stitches No. of colors Mask Size Start of Cascade Tile Windows are slightly offset. Windows are tiled. 146 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
[Minimize Window Size] from Machine menu or click upper right corner of the screen. on the Click here. 2. The window is minimized. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 147 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
are used to change the window size. If this button is clicked when running an ordinary software, it is displayed on the task bar in the minimized size as a button. If of the desktop. This button is used to end the software or to close the folder. This button cannot be clicked when the machine window is displayed - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
Language Changes display language. Refer to page 134. Chapter 6 Embroidering Copying Data to Other Machines When multiple machines are connected, the embroidery data of a machine can be copied to another machine. 1. Click the window of the machine displaying the copy source data. 2. Click . 3. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
programs at each part of the machine. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. 150 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
at all specified needle points. Default setting (equating the sewing order number and needle bar number) 1. Select [Needle] - [Default] from Settings menu. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 151 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
[Pause] - [Add all] from Settings menu. Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars 1. Select [Pause] - [Delete all] from Settings menu. 152 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
Settings menu. 2. Click the machine head that needs to be at rest and remove the check mark. Head operation suspend 3. Click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 153 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
menu. 2. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position 3. The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. 154 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
. The embroidery area is displayed in light blue. Embroidery Hoop The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Flat (All) Flat (1, 4) Border (All) Border (1, 4) Wide cap frame Semi-wide cap frame (All) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 155 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
1. Select [Embroidery Hoop] and the type from Settings menu. The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected embroidery hoop type. Make sure that the selection is correct. When "Tubular (All)" is selected When "Flat (All)" is selected 156 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
When "Flat (1, 4)" is selected Chapter 6 Embroidering When "Border (All)" is selected When "Border (1, 4)" is selected When "Wide cap (All)" is selected The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 157 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
unit, select [Inch] from the [Configuration] of Tool menu. The available values are as follows: For mm 0 - 100 mm (The standard value is 15 mm.) For inch 0 - 3.9 inch (The standard value is 0.6 inch.) Thread length . 2. Set inching, thread length, etc. 3. Click [OK]. 158 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
by 15 mm to needle number 1. The screen display remains unchanged. Boring can be set only for embroidery data which is prepared for boring. Make sure that the data is correct before embroidering. Install the Click the setting item to put the check mark. 3. Click [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 159 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
the sensor sensitivity for each needle bar can be set. The sensitivity can be set within the range of 1 - 100. The smaller the value is, the higher the sensitivity is. 1. Select [Thread Breakage Sensor] from Setting menu. for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously. 160 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
]. Automatic Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage. 1. Select [Automatic Hoop Feed] from Settings menu and put the check mark ( ). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 161 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
End of embroidery Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. 1. Select [End of embroidery] from Settings menu. 2. Click the checkbox to put a check mark (V) when the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. Click [OK]. 162 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
lock stitch at the beginning Automatically conducts lock stitch when trimming of sewing after thread breakage thread. 1. Select [Mending] from Settings menu. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 163 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. Click [OK] when the items are set. Manually trim the lower thread immediately after resetting a thread breakage error if feeding by stitch back X and Y directions. 1. Select [Adjust] from Settings menu. 2. When setting is complete, click [OK]. 164 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
needle bars to change colors. Select this function when embroidering applique. 1. Select [Activate escape with pause] from Settings menu and check it. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 165 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
. 1. Select [Short stitch speed reduction] from Settings menu. 2. Click [Reducing speed] to check it and click [OK] when items are set. 166 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
[OK] when it is set. The selected value is displayed. Clicking this button will reset the value to the standard one (110). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 167 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
shape is displayed on the screen. Rectangle Octagon 1. Select the outside shape of [Area trace] from Settings menu and check it. 168 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
change Reducing speed in a small pitch Thin material or thick material Area Trace "Eight-sided" is selected. No No No 110 degrees BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 169 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
breakage sensor sensitivity • Automatic step back • Automatic feed hoop • Return to the stant point • Speed up after starting the main shaft 170 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
1. Select [Show Setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. After checking, check [OK]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 171 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. The set file has an extension of "ecm". 1. Select [Load setting] from Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. 172 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
Save Setting Saves the edit settings. Save the setting files with an extension of "ecm". 1. Change the setting. 2. Select [Save setting] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 3. Select the registration folder and put a file name. 4. Click [Save]. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 173 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
frame SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME05B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME07B-2.ehp 174 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME13B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-3.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15T-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-1.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-2.ehp BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 175 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
SPIDER_NET_FRAME16B-4.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-2.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18T-4.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-07.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-13.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME-19.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME23X43.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X43.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME40X43.ehp 176 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
TUBULAR_ROUND24X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND32X45.ehp Chapter 6 Embroidering HOLDER_BASE23X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE40X43.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND30X30.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND335X453.ehp BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 177 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
Chapter 6 Embroidering Cap frame semi-wide frame Cap frame semi-wide.ehp Cap frame wide frame Cap frame wide.ehp 1. Select [Load hoop] from Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. 178 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
appears when the edit data is retrieved from the explorer. To run the embroidery data explorer To run the embroidery data editor To copy the current data to other linked machines To start embroidering the machine. 1. Click . "Hoop" appears at the machine display window. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 179 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
. Embroidering starts. Embroidery data appears in gray, indicating the embroidering status. Pause 1. Click . Canceling 1. Press the STOP button while pressing the operation panel. button on the machine 2. Click . 3. The check screen appears. Click [Yes] to cancel. 180 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. Chapter 6 Embroidering 1. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click . BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 181 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
. A cross appears on the screen. The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines. Current needle position 182 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
timing. The functions of icons are as follows: Moves forward (backward) by 1 stitch. Moves forward (backward) by 10 stitches. Moves forward (backward) by 100 stitches. Moves to the next (previous) color change. Moves to the next (previous) feed. 1. Click the icon to select the desired function. BES - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 186
stop movement. This is selected for repeating patterns. The machine goes to the start position of the next pattern. Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point. Selection of movement to the start position. The needle moves as follows: Click the icon and the needle moves to the start - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
Value Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point. 1. Click . 2. Input the number of stitches to start embroidery. Click [OK]. Resuming Embroidering 1. Click in the tool bar. The cross disappears. The embroidery status at the step forward/backward position of the stitches is - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
data. Movement is allowed only in the embroidering area (within the red frame). Embroidering area 1. Select [Move Embroidery Position] from Operation menu or click . 2. The pointer turns into . Drag the embroidery data. The mouse arrow becomes + while dragging. 186 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. 1. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. The pattern is moved. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 187 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
save the new file. Enter a new file name. 3. Click [Save]. 4. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. 188 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
Chapter 6 Embroidering Test Carries out sensor information check, actuator operation test, test for main shaft rotation, etc. for machine maintenance. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 189 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
] or [Embroidery Data Editor independently] from Tool menu. Selecting [Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start] Input the number of needle bars. Input the number according to your machine specifications. Click [OK]. Click this to increase or decrease the value. 190 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 193
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
the emergency stop button. 3. Press the high power switch. 4. The power lamp lights up and the display window indicates "BES-", and then "940 (BES-1240BC : "1240")". Emergency stop button Power switch • An alarm buzzer sounds three times. Then the needle bar and presser foot move up and the frame - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
, the knob of the button pops up and emergency stop is reset. Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 193 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 3. Permission for Hoop Movement • When the computer has given a command to move the embroidery hoop, "HOOP" is displayed while blinking on the operation panel. • Press the check switch and the embroidery hoop moves to the designated position. 194 BES-940BC • BES- - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
. 5. Press the START switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. or START BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 195 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
is completed, the other machine heads (except those halted or with bed retracted) also start embroidering. Manual operation The mending start and end positions can be set for each machine head using the MENDING switch are turned on (except for halted machine heads) . 196 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 199
is on is pressed: • The MENDING lamp of the machine head goes off and mending is not excuted for the machine head. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 197 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
Operation of Machine 5. Jog Embroidering BES-940BC BES-1240BC • Jog embroidering can be used for preventing the the machine. 6. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 201
in the embroidering area as shown below, the hoop cannot move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the personal computer. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 199 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 8. Jog Switches 8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop immediately after the embroidering mode becomes valid can be moved so that the start position can be set as required. 200 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
it by using the jog switches. 4. Pressing the STOP switch resets the inching mode. 5. Press the START switch restarts embroidering. STOP START BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 201 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine 202 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Records and controls the machine operation. The production report can be created based on this data. Detailed information of production report allows efficient embroidering control. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
. Settings menu Items to be displayed Delete report file (s) Sets the display item. ( page 213) Deletes the report file. ( page 222) 204 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
Description of Screen Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Detailed Data Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Save as CSV Total Output Open report file Output Copy Chapter 8 Creating Production Report About This Application Print Help Status bar BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 205 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 213. 6. Click [OK]. The report appears. 206 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
, a thread breakage, or an error. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 207 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
decreasing order of frequency The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 208 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 211
effective when a thread breakage occurred The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 209 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
to the next page. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 210 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Details of reason for stoppage Interrupted Stoppage due to thread breakage Frequency and total time stopped by the operator Frequency and total time stopped by thread breakage Error Frequency and total time stopped by errors BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 211 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
. Refer to page 211. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 212 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
items to be displayed" screen appears. Click the tab on the screen and the tab window for the items appears. Tab General BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 213 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
Main items to be displayed Displays each event and the time. Load design Transfer time of embroidery data Color change Time of color change Stoppage due to thread breakage Time of thread breakage Restart No. of stitches Number of stitches Speed range Speed range 214 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
No. of stitches Thread breakage rate Number that thread breakage has occurred Number of stitches used in embroidery Rate of thread breakage for 10,000 stitches Sub items to be displayed Displays the following for occurred Speed range when thread breakage has occurred BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 215 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 218
of colors in pattern Number of sheets embroidered. Average embroidering speed Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering) Reason for stoppage Items for selection time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) 216 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
colors in pattern Number of sheets embroidered. Average embroidering speed Number of total stitches/Actual embroidery time (number of stitches for 1 minute in embroidering) Reason for stoppage Items for selection for calculation. To cancel the selection, click again. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 217 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
calculation during the designated period. Total maintenance time Set the time not to be included in the calculation throughout the period. 218 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
As CSV... Converts the production report data to CSV format that can be read in spreadsheet software. 1. Select [Save As CSV] from File menu or click . 2. The file name This format is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software. The extension is "csv". BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 219 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 222
1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. Set the margin. Set the printer. 220 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
text data. This allows use of the production report on other word processing software. 1. Select [Select All] from Edit menu, or drag and select the 3. The area is copied as text data. Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu. Copied data is saved until another data is copied - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Deleting Report Deletes the record data for production report. 1. Select [Delete report file(s)] from Settings menu. 2. Set the period to be deleted. 3. Click [OK]. 222 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 225
Chapter 9 Maintenance - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
the oil out of the reach of children. • Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble. • Keep the machine clean. Remove dirt with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, clean with the detergent-soaked or thinner for cleaning the machine. 1. Cleaning Rotary Hook 224 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
Chapter 9 Maintenance 2. Oiling To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using the dropper. • Excessive oiling may cause the material to be - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
sure to wipe off excessive oil spilt at the lower part of the arm. Connecting rod Thread take-up bush Connecting rod Arm cover L BES-1240BC Lubricate the following part indicated by the arrow ("clearance" between the connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. (Note) • In - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 229
the machine's service life, supply r needle case w. 3. Loosen three screws e, and remove the presser foot guide plate r. y t 4. Loosen two bolts t, and remove the arm cover tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate r, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 230
9 Maintenance t w q y t r i u e BES-1240BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it not - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 231
3. Loosen three screws e, and remove the presser foot guide plate r. 4. Loosen two screws t, and remove the 6. Loosen two bolts o, and remove the cap eaves guide !0. 7. Loosen three bolts !1, and remove the wiper the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate r, move the presser foot up and - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 232
!2 w q o y t r i u e !0 !3 !6 BES-1240BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. . Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 233
Section Check the X-feed linear guides (2 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left). (Note the X-feed linear guides (3 positions), the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left), and the linear guide inside the No. 3 bed. Slide the guide to spread grease - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 234
grease on the PCB or the encoder. 6. Turn the needle gap adjusting screw to let grease conform to the coil springs. 232 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 235
polyester tape is not available. 10. Reassemble the module by reversing this procedure. 11. Carry out the thread trimming test for checking. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 233 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 236
Chapter 9 Maintenance 234 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 237
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 238
Needle Bar Height 180° q y u t q e w r 10.8mm Tighten the screw u so that the clearance can be even. y i t Do not hit this section. u i 236 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 239
positioned 10.8 mm above the center of the rotary hook shaft. Adjust the position of the needle bar thread guide so that the set screw r on it is turned to the right by 25 ~ 30˚. Tighten the top dead center stopper does not hit the needle bar guide rail i at this time. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 237 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 240
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge 180° q q w e Cutting section u i o t y r Cutting section e 10.8mm Tighten the screw u so that the clearance can be even. i !0 u Do not hit this section. o !0 238 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 241
the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front. Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper u does not hit the needle bar guide rail !0 at this time. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 239 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 242
. Note) After replacing rotary hooks, refer to "4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook (Page 242)" and adjust the timing. 240 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 243
" " and the stop mark "NH " are aligned. 5. Turn the rotary hook manually so that the point comes upward. 6. Loosen the set screw u on the side of ~ 0.5 mm at the needle bar No. 9 o (No. 12 needle for BES-1240BC). Note) If the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook's point is not within - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 244
switch on. 2. Check that the machine pulley is at the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale). If not, turn the pulley until it comes to the 140° 150 200 Rotary hook's point START 5. Turn the machine pulley manually until the relationship between the needle point and the rotary hook's point can 1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 245
7. After timing adjustment the is finished for each head, set the pulley to the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale) and press the STOP switch. "STEP" disappears from the display, and the machine pulley indication mark " " and the cover indication mark " " are aligned). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 243 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 246
e until the triangle part of the movable knife r is projected by 1 mm from the fixed knife t. 1mm Triangle part of movable knife BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 247
that the clearance between the movable knife r and the fixed knife t is 1 mm. 7. When adjusting again, follow the step 2 and 1mm after. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 245 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 248
the belt q when 9.8 N (1 kgf) of pressure is applied. The machine operating direction is counterclockwise when seen from the machine pulley end. 246 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 249
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 250
is not usually displayed. Needle stop position error Needle bar case position error Adjust the pulley stop position (100°) above the needle and press . STOP This is not usually displayed. Needle bar case lock Press . is out of range. This is not usually displayed. 248 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 251
to continue operation. START E-1C and E-1D errors are not caused by mechanical problems. When the power is turned on, bed can not be retracted. Remove (+X, -X, -Y) Hoop overhang (-X, +Y, -Y) Hoop overhang (+X, -X, +Y, -Y) Needle overhang (+X) Needle overhang (+Y) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 249 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 252
Needle overhang (-X, -Y) Remove the presser foot according to the warning instruction (to enter the every other head mode). The status of presser Press after setting the stop position above the STOP pulley needle (100 degrees). If the same error frequently occurs, the parts related to BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 253
again. If the same error occurs again, the power PC board or power supply is faulty. Service interruption error This error may normally be displayed momentarily when turning off the machine. If it main shaft brake and the stop position (100 degrees) of the main shaft. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 251 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 254
sent START to the machine. Press to reset the error. Press STOP to start sewing after sending embroidery data from START the machine controller. No sewing permisson from PC This is not usually displayed. Spindle Receiving time up error during interfacing to main PCB CPU BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 255
Interface receive data sum check error Send time up error No status is returned from main shaft, lower shaft motor, or CPU. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 253 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 256
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes 254 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 257
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions. - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 258
Trouble Shooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem presser foot) interference • Is the embroidery hoop too small? with embroidery hoop • Check the size and Is the material edge caught in the machine? (Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating correctly?) • Is - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 259
Trouble Shooting Check these points once again Problem the XY pulse motor loosened? • Is embroidery data normal? Upper shaft locks at a cover Bolt Needle case Thread guide Thread take-up operating forcibly by manual operation. 2.Check that the machine pulley is set to 100˚ of the 1240BC 257 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 260
Trouble Shooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual position detection sensor with a new one. 258 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 261
Trouble a new solenoid is installed. • Are there any problems with the main shaft mechanism? (i.e., The screw of the replace the main PCB with a new one. • Manually turn the color change pulley. If it is abnormally panel change when the color change pulley is manually turned? If not, check to see if - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 262
Trouble blinks. If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value Enter the encoder signal mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley. If the power transformer. • Manually turn the main shaft pulley • In the encoder signal test mode, manually turn the main shaft pulley and check - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 263
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures Thread is frequently a new one. The lower shaft motor standby position error occurs. • Is the rotary hook rotated manually? This is not a fault. • Check to see if connection from the lower shaft sensor PCB is proper. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 261 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 264
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures Lower shaft motor overcurrent error occurs. • Is the red LED for the BC PCB off? If not, refer to the block diagram to the head PCB is proper. Replace the wiper sensor with a new one. Replace the head PCB with a new one. 262 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 265
Trouble machine controller down? Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on the PC? • Replace the IF cable. Presser foot down occurs. • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley. If it is abnormally heavy, the 1240BC 263 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 266
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures Cooling fan motor stops. Exhaust fan motor stops. When all three fans in the control box stop • Refer to the the other system. Use a stabilizer. • Replace the power PCB with a new one. Replace the main PCB with a new one. 264 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 267
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures X-axis motor overcurrent stop occurs. • Measure the resistance values of pin 1 and pin 2, pin 2 and pin 3, pin 3 and pin 4, faulty if the fuse is blown immediately after turning on the power even after replacing the fuse. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 265 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 268
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Jump solenoid does not operate. Wiper solenoid does not operate. The lower shaft PCB is faulty. Measures • Check to see if connection from two heads and reset the error with the STOP key on the panel or the step back key of the head. 266 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 269
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom The lower shaft module is faulty. Measures 1. Turn off the power of the machine. 2. Disconnect P1, P3, and P5 (for a fixed reset when the power of the machine is turned on again. Start from the step 3 to prohibit the operation again. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 267 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 270
Computer Section Check these points once again Trouble Check Point The power lamp does "Windows" can be started but the • Is the selection of other icons possible? embroidery software cannot. • Is the selected icon correct? • Can you double-click more quickly? 268 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 271
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 272
winder stay q with nut 4 !.0 2. Mount the thread winder assembly (set) e on the thread winder stay q with the tightening screw !1. 3. Mount the thread guide r with the drilling bolt set 6 x 20 !4 and nut 6 !.3 4. Mount the spool shaft B t and pan y, spool mat u, and spool cushion i with nut 5 !5 and - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 273
the bobbin hold r. Note) If the thread cannot be wound evenly, loosen the screw t and move the thread guide e right and left for adjustment. y In order to wind more threads around the bob- bin, loosen the thread y come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 271 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 274
screws to secure the connector. The following paper tape readers can be used for BES-940BC and BES-1240BC. Never use other types than the above. Doing so will result in machine trouble. Maker GN DATA COM Type GNT27 GNT4604 GNT2910 Interface (connector type) RS-232C interface (female) RS-232C - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 275
be connected to the BES-940BC is optionally available from Brother. (Contact your distributor for details.) Maker GN DATA COM Type GNT27 assembly) Code S18444-000 Voltage 100 Vac • When the above paper tape reader GNT27 is optionally purchased from Brother, the GNT27RS cable assembly (S1764 - Brother International BES-940BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 276
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NINE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
BES-940
BC
BES-1240
BC