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- Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
is BES-1260BC. 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 software operations. Chapter 2 Preparation of - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
. 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
Data Functions (Command Reference 92 Description of Screen 94 Opening Embroidery Data 95 Setting Display 96 Centering ...96 Zoom ...96 Needle Penetration 98 Embroidering Start/End 98 Trim and pause 98 Needle Bar and Speed Range 99 Thread Color 101 Tool Bar ...102 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 9 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
Version of Interface Board 127 Resetting Interface Board 127 Communication Port 127 Language ...128 Settings after Turning Power On 129 Tool Bar ...129 10 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
Hoop 146 Thread Trimming 149 Boring ...150 Thread Breakage Sensor 151 Automatic Step Back 152 Automatic Hoop Feed 152 End of Embroidery 153 Meuding ...154 Adjust ...155 Default Settings 156 Show Setting 157 Load Setting ...158 Save Setting ...159 Load Hoop ...160 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 11 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing 166 Stepping Forward/Back 167 Resuming Embroidering 168 Moving Embroidery Position 169 Centering Pattern 170 Saving Data 171 Save ...171 Save As ...171 Test ...173 Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern 191 12 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
Hook 206 2. Oiling 207 3. Greasing 209 3-1. Head ...209 3-2. Feed Guide Section 213 Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height 216 2. Chapter 11 List of Error Codes Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section 232 Electrical Section 234 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 13 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
Personal Computer Section 235 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder 238 2. Tape Reader 240 14 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
Options 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head (six-head type) (six-head type) Pattern embroidery Maximum 1000 spm (H) mm (Distance between machine heads) 400 mm Paper tape reader, Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Parts for boring 16 BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
colors is recommended.) • Windows 95 2-2 Configuration of Software This software is mainly composed of the following four programs. The software is provided on CD-R. (1) Embroidery Machine Controller (2) Embroidery Data Explorer (3) Embroidery Data Editor (4) Production Report Program Functions - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Controller ʢ3ʣ Embroidery Data Editor ʢ4ʣ 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
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 white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 19 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine s Double-click Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause in between. "Double-click [xx]" . s Drag Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area. 20 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Downward movement Leftward movement Status bar Rightward movement s Menu Processing of software is carried out by giving relative commands. Commands are divided in groups description of the selected command. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 21 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
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 menu while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed. 22 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
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 contact with solvent or drink. Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 23 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
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- this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. 24 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Names of Machine Components s BES-960BC Thread tension dial Operation panel Pulley Thread tension switch Thread guide B Thread guide A Thread guide C Cotton stand Control box Power switch F table Head switch Leg Thumb bolt s BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
(6) Other embroidery hoops in different sizes • Sash frame assembly * Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can be used with BAS-412A and 416A • Cap frame (6) Cap frame drive assembly (6) Base frame set (12) Set frame base set (1) • Paper tape reader • Bobbin winder • Parts for boring BES-960BC • BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
or other machines that may generate a strong electric noise. Failure to do so may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. Establish grounding as designated. Improper grounding may result in an electric shock. * , and pass them under the legs to lift the machine. 28 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
s 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 lifting the machine, make sure that the ropes do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 29 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
2-3 Preparation of needle bar case s BES-960BC Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Loosen the bolt q, and move the needle case w to the left. 2. Press the change bracket collar be dislocated during adjustment of the needle bar case w. Do not loosen this bolt. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 31 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine s BES-1260BC Bridge q Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B Remove the bolts q ,and then detach the fixing bracket B for transportation from the bridge and the connecting shaft. 32 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
of Table s Mounting of F table q r w q w 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 leg front using two bolts each. 3. Tentatively - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine i o Pin t y u q Lower by 1 mm e 4. Mount four thumb bolts i each 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 surface - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
e i w Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine r u y e w t 7. Dismount the F table R t, M (2 pcs.) y, and L u once, and lower the F table support F e. Then, place the F table R t, M (2 pcs.) y, and L u on the F table guide L w bending section. Fix the F table support F e at this height and - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine u y o !0 t !0 9. Fix the legs and the table using the F table stays A (3 pcs.) o and B (2 pcs.) !0 while the F table R t, M (2 pcs.) y, and L the F table is at the lower position, the F table stays A and B need not be used. 36 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
BES-960BC 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 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
Preparation of Embroidery Machine s BES-1260BC e Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A Front r 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper two sections of the needle bar. (See the left figure.) Note) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
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 and the personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable. 40 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
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 not connect anything to the RS-232C connector. Optional paper tape reader cannot be connected to this connector. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 41 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
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 the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet. Grounding cable 42 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
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, setup is properly finished, a message is displayed. 7. Click [OK] to complete installation. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 43 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. 3-1 Upper Threading s BES-960BC 1 2 3 4 5 Needle Bar No.3,6,9 No.2,5,8 No.1,4,7 6 7 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Pass the thread through the hole of the upper thread guide (U), wind it into the tension disk clockwise once, and place it on the spring. 4. Pass the thread through each hole of the upper thread guide (U) and the thread guide (C). 5. After passing the - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Pass the thread through the hole of the upper thread guide (U), wind it into the tension disk clockwise once, and place it on the spring. 4. Pass the thread through each hole of the upper thread guide (U) and the thread guide (C). 5. After passing the - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. s Removing bobbin case case w 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. q BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 47 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle s Removing needle Loosen the set screw q and remove the needle q. q w * Relationship For knitted materials, use DBxK23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking. 48 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame s Tubular square hoop r e w q y u t q 1. Insert the fixing pins of the tubular round arms R q and fit the frame projecting part u into the hole of the tubular square hoop t securely. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 49 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
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 500mm Note) If two pins cannot be inserted properly, remove one of them. 600mm 50 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
s Holder base (optional) r Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine q w i y y e y r Felt Table t e t u 1mm 1mm Attaching the holder base frame 1. Set the machine front. [Adjustment] Loosen three bolts of the F table support F y and move it in the direction of the arrow for adjustment. BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
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-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 53 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine s Sash frame (optional) w q r y t q e t y e e Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "2-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 33) 290 y horizontally in two sides and 4 clips 220 y vertically on the right and left sides. 54 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Bed Retract When embroidery within the maximum area and supported at three places. • When loosening the bolts, support the bed by hand. 2. Lower the machine bed e slowly until it comes into contact with the leg. 3. Tighten the bolts w again. BES-960BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4. Set the needle bar case at the needle bar No. of bed retract 1. Move the machine bed e little by little until it comes into contact with the bed support q. 2. Loosen two bolts w and insert the bed into the right and left directions, then tighten the - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
of Embroidery Machine 3-6 Adjustment of Thread Tension s 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. should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N (7~12 gf) in force. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 57 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
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, screw so that the lower thread will come out smoothly. 0.15~0.3N (15~30gf) To tighten To loosen 58 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
. STOP Cancels errors during embroidering. Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down switch and press switch. STOP Suspends embroidering. Trims thread during suspension. 60 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
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 -back or forward switch can be used to cancel errors. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 61 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Emergency Stop" (→ page 177) for details. Switches on Tension Plate THREAD SENSOR lamp HEAD switch MENDING lamp MENDING switch STEP BACK/FWD switch 62 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
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. s HEAD switch When it is set to ON, needle Needle and Rotary Hook" (→ page 222) for further details. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 63 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
3 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run PC. w Run software (¡ page 65). w Turn on the machine power. (¡ page 65). Register the machine name for initial start-up (¡ page 65). w Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer (¡ page 66). "Chapter 4 Selecting and - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Run the Software 1. Double-click the shortcut icon "Brother Embroidery Controller" on the desktop. The software starts up. Turn on the Machine Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. 2. The computer screen changes when the machine is turned on. Register - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Retrieve the Embroidery Data 1. Click . The embroidery data explorer starts up. 2. Double-click the desired data or click after clicking the desired data on. 2. Press to check the embroidering area. 3. Press START to start embroidering. 66 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
the status bar. Displays embroidery data in the text form. (→ page 79) Displays the image of embroidery data. (→ page 79) Sorts embroidery data by name. (→ page 79) Sorts embroidery data by the number of page 88) Setup Defines settings of data reading. (→ page 87) 68 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
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 in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 69 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
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 File menu. 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Click [OK]. 5. A new directory is added to the window. 70 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Selecting Data Transfer registered embroidery data to the machine controller or Embroidery data editor. 1. Double-click data, or click data and . click "OK". The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 71 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Copy Copies embroidery data. s Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select from Menu 1. Click name is inverted. 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 73 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Moving Data Moves embroidery data to a different directory. s Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination. Select inverted. 3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes]. 74 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 75 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Renaming Data Renames the registered embroidery data. s 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 77 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
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 to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs". 78 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
either option. List Displays a list of all embroidery data names and details in the directory in text format. Image Displays a list of all embroidery data names and images in the directory. s Displays the latest information. 1. Select [Refresh] from View menu. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 79 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
Data Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reads data in a floppy disk and registers it as embroidery data. s The following data formats can be registered. •DOS format data Tajima Data with 2. Select data to read and click [Open]. 3. The image of the selected pattern appears. 80 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 4. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the desired count and click [OK]. 5. Select the directory to save and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 6. Click [Save]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 81 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Other Data Viewing Files To view files of FDR and FMC data, carry out the following steps: s Details Select " FMC data are displayed. When reading FDR data s Icon Select "Icon" from "View". When reading FMC data 82 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data s Preview and Refresh The data image can be displayed before reading the data. Click the FMC → ECS Conversion] from Tool menu. 3. Select data to read and click [OK]. When "Details" is selected BES-960BC • BES-1260BC When "Icon" is selected 83 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click "OK". 5. Set 6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file. Do not change extension ".ECS". 7. Click [Save]. 84 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
Data Reading Data in Paper Tape Saves data in paper tape as embroidery data. s An optional paper taper reader is required for reading data. s Before saving any data, Tool menu. 4. Select data format and click [OK]. The paper tape reader (optional) starts reading data. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 85 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
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]. 86 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
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]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 87 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
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 extension ".dst". 4. Click [Save]. 5. Set feed counts for thread breakage.Select the desired count and click [OK]. 88 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
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 [Design Information] from Help menu or click . 3. After checking, click [OK]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 89 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 90 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
the mask of embroidery data. (→ page 112) Group the patterns created in "Repeat" into one. (→ page 113) View menu Centering Zoom Needle Penetration 92 Centers embroidery data. (→ page 96) Zooms in or out. (→ page 96) Displays the needle penetration positions. (→ page 98) BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
Trim and pause Needle bar and speed range Thread color Tool Bar Status Bar Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. (→ page 98) Displays the code insertion the tool bar. (→ page 102) Shows/hides the status bar. (→ page 102) BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 93 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Description of Screen Fit to Window Needle bar and Vertical Flip Design Information Display Range Speed Range Horizontal Point Out Thread color Flip Redo Repeat Print Help Open Zoom In Undo Rotate Resize Tool Bar Status Bar 94 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 95 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
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 96 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Zoom Out 1. Select [Zoom] - [Zoom Out] from View menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the selecting After selecting Fit to window 1. Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click . Before selecting BES-960BC • BES-1260BC After selecting 97 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Penetration Chooses whether or not the needle pevetration positions are displayed. 1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu. Trim is displayed by ʷ and pause is displayed by . 1. Select "Trim and pause" from the "View" menu. ˠ 98 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Needle Bar and Speed Range Displays status of the needle bar and speed range. 1. Select the [Needle bar and a new color among the basic colors,then click [OK]. Click color for selection. 3. Click [Create color] to create a new color. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 99 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data 4. Select a color by clicking on the color chart or by inputting a value. Drag here to adjust brightness. 5. Click Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number. Dragged embroidering sequence 100 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence. 3. Click [OK]. Thread Color The embroidery data is displayed in thread color. s This functions is available only when the embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller. 1. Select [Thread color] from the View - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
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 on the current status and advice for operation. 1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu. Before selecting After selecting 102 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
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. s The screen can of "Undo". s The screen can return to 3 steps maximum. 1. Select [Redo] from the Edit menu or click . BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 103 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Editing Rotate ɹ→ɹ s Available range of rotation is -359 to 359 degrees. s When the patterns to be repeated are grouped, . The value can be directly entered. 3. Click [OK]. To select angle. Click here to increase/decrease the value. 104 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
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. → from Edit menu or click . Repeat Repeats copying of the image by the specified number. → BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 105 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data s The number for repetition is 1 to 100 for both vertical (Row) and horizontal (Column) directions. s The unit for as a single pattern. Longitudinal distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") Lateral distance (Unit: 0.1 mm or 0.01") 3. Click [OK]. 106 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
Resize Resizes the image. →→ Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data s Available range of resizing is 50 to 200%. s Resizing changes the thread density along with the 0-movement stitches. 1. Select [Delete 0 Stitch] from Edit menu. 2. Deleted result is displayed. Click [OK]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 107 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert or Delete Code Codes of trim, pause and color change can be inserted or deleted by moving the needle to code Insert (or delete) the change color code at the current needle position. 5. To end code insertion or deletion, click . 108 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Insert Lock Stitch Find the pattern of [Trim] - [Feed] - [Stitch] - [Stitch] and insert the lock stitch between the first inserted. 1. Select [Insert lock stitch] from the Edit menu. 2. If the lock stitch can be inserted, click [Yes]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 109 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing Data Changing Start Changes the start position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, corner 1. Select [Start] from Change menu. Click the start position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. 110 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Changing End Changes the end position of embroidering. Options Center, upper left corner, middle left corner, lower left right corner 1. Select [End] from Change menu. Click an end position if [Specify using mouse] is selected. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 111 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
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. s Mask is displayed in a khaki line. s There are two types of mask setting as follows: Automatic Manual The system - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Group All patterns created in repetition are grouped as a single pattern. s The difference between the grouped Figures in other masks represent the embroidering sequence. • Each pattern in the mask rotates individually. (→ page 104) BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 113 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
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. 114 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data Merge Merge other patterns to the pattern in editing. s If the pattern to be merged is repetition data, it is the mask, the mask is automatically adjusted. → 1. Select [Merge] from the File menu. 2. Select the pattern to be merged. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 115 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
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. 4. If the position is acceptable, click [Yes]. When [No] is clicked, repeat the steps from 3. 5. The pattern is merged. 116 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
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 mask without changing To set and save mask automatically 3. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 117 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
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 changing To set and save mask automatically 5. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. 118 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
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-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
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]. 120 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
127) 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 137) Exits from the machine controller. 122 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
Runs the embroidery data explorer. (→ page 174) Copy to Another Machine Copies embroidery data to other machines. (→ page 140) Configuration Sets configuration for embroidering. (→ page 141) Version Upgrades Upgrades the version of the machine parts. (→ page 141) BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
the hoop feed position. (→ page 145) Sets the area for embroidering. (→ page 146) Sets the type of embroidery hoop. (→ page 146) Sets the inching and thread removal amount. (→ page 149) Sets boring. (→ page page 137) Tiles windows. (→ page 137) Align icons. (→ page 139) 124 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Move pattern Information About This Application Help Tool bar Open explorer Open editor Copy data to other machine Start embroidering Suspend embroidering Status bar BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 125 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
[Tool Bar] from View menu and put the check mark. Click here again to remove the check mark. Then the tool bar disappears. 126 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
[Communication Port] 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-960BC • BES-1260BC 127 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
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. 128 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
the image to 80%. 1. Select [Zoom Out] from Display menu or click . Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks. Before selecting BES-960BC • BES-1260BC After selecting 129 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
and put the check mark. Before selecting After selecting Hoop Displays the outline of embroidery hoop. The type of embroidery hoop can be changed in [Load Hoop] of Settings menu. s Embroidering is allowed within the green guide in the hoop. 1. Select [Hoop] from the View menu and put a check mark - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
Displays the needle bar and speed range. 1. Select [Needle Bar and Speed Range] from View menu and put the check mark or click . 132 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
. 1. Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number. 2. Click a new basic color. Click a color for selection. 3. Click [Create Color] to create a new color. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 133 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
To add new colors Changing needle bar allocation 1. Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number. This thread spool has been dragged 134 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
the range 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-960BC • BES-1260BC 135 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
is moved to the title bar of a machine window. 3. Click [OK]. If the message "The entered name already exists" appears, enter another name. 136 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
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 follows: Cascade Tile Windows are slightly offset. Windows are tiled. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 137 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
1. Select [Minimize Window Size] from Machine menu or click upper right corner of the screen. on the Click here. 2. The window is minimized. 138 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
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 this . 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
Chapter 6 Embroidering Language Changes display language. Refer to page 128. 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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
Program Upgrades the programs at each part of the machine. This function is protected by a password. A dealer engineer will use this function if required. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 141 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
[Same Needle Bar] from Settings menu. 2. Click the needle number for selection. 3. Click [OK]. The embroidering sequence appears at all specified needle points. 142 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
Chapter 6 Embroidering Same Speed Range Embroiders patterns at the specified speed range. 1. Select [Same Speed Range] from Settings menu. 2. Click a speed range for selection. 3. Click [OK]. The speed range appears at the specified areas. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 143 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
] from Settings menu. 2. Click the machine head that needs to be at rest and remove the check mark. Head operation suspend 3. Click [OK]. 144 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
Position] from Settings menu. 2. Click the point to feed the hoop. Hood feed position 3. The gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 145 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
blue. Embroidery Hoop The type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display. s The following selections are available: Tubular (All) Tubular (every 2nd head) Flat (All) Flat (every 2nd head) Border (All) Border (every 2nd head) Cap (All) s When "Tubular (All)" is selected 146 BES-960BC • BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
s When "Tubular (every 2nd head)" is selected Chapter 6 Embroidering s When "Flat (All)" is selected s When "Flat (every 2nd head)" is selected s When "Border (All)" is selected BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 147 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
head)" is selected s When "Cap (All)" is selected The image is displayed upside down. The speed is automatically adjusted to 800 rpm or less. 1. Select [Embroidery Hoop] and the type from Settings menu. The pattern direction and embroidering area may vary depending on the selected - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
set. The smaller the value is, the shorter the length is. 1. Select [Thread Trimming] from Settings menu. 2. Set inching, thread length, etc. 3. Click [OK]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 149 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
15 mm to needle number 1. The screen display remains unchanged. s Boring can be set only for embroidery data which is prepared for boring. Make sure that the data is correct before embroidering. s Install Click the setting item to put the check mark. 3. Click [OK]. 150 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
sensor sensitivity. 4. Click [OK]. The sensor sensitivity for each needle bar is adjusted individually. All sensor sensitivities for all needle bars are adjusted simultaneously. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 151 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
[OK]. Automatic Hoop Feed Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage. 1. Select [Automatic Hoop Feed] from Settings menu and put the check mark (√). 152 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
End of Embroidery Sets if the machine returns to the start point after end of embroidery. 1. Select [End of embroidery] from the 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]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
is stopped Selects how the trimming is made during stopping. 1. Select [Mending] from the Settings menu. 2. Click [OK] when the items are set. 154 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
Chapter 6 Embroidering Adjust Adjustment value of the needle is set. s The adjustment value is set at the increment of 0.1 mm. s The setting range is 0 - 1.0 mm in X and Y directions. 1. Select [Adjust] from the Settings menu. 2. When setting is complete, click [OK]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 155 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
stop in mending setting Yes Yes 5 stitches No Adjustment 0.0 mm for X direction 0.0 mm for Y direction 1. Select [Default Settings] from Settings menu. 2. Click [OK]. 156 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
sensitivity • Automatic step back • Automatic feed hoop • Return to the stant point 1. Select [Show Contents] from Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 2. After checking, check [OK]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 157 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
Chapter 6 Embroidering Load Setting Load the setting. s The set file has an extension of "ecm". 1. Select [Load setting] from the Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click [Open]. 158 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
Save Setting Saves the edit settings. s Save the setting files with an extension of "ecm". 1. Change the setting. 2. Select [Save setting] from the Settings menu. Chapter 6 Embroidering 3. Select the registration folder and put a file name. 4. Click [Save]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 159 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME12.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME15.ehp SPIDER_NET_FRAME18.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME10.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME13.ehp TUBULAR_FRAME30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X43.ehp HOLDER_BASE30X48.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND07.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND09.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND12.ehp 160 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
TUBULAR_ROUND15.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X24.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND32X45.ehp Chapter 6 Embroidering TUBULAR_ROUND18.ehp TUBULAR_ROUND24X30.ehp 1. Select [Load hoop] from the Settings menu. 2. Select the folder and click "Open". BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 161 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
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. 162 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
button. 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. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
Chapter 6 Embroidering Moving the Home Position Move the selected machine home position. 1. Select [Home Position] from Operation menu or click . 164 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
menu or click . A cross appears on the screen. The current needle position is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines. Current needle position BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 165 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
100 stitches. Moves to the next (previous) color change. Moves to the next (previous) feed. 1. Click the icon to select the desired function. 166 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
. The machine goes to the start position of the next pattern. Specify the travel length from the embroidery start point. s Selection of movement to the start position. The needle moves as follows: Click the moves to the start position of the next repeating pattern. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 167 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
of embroidery data. s 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. BES-960BC • BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
Chapter 6 Embroidering Centering Pattern Moves the pattern to the machine home position. 1. Select [Move Pattern] from Operation menu. 2. The pattern is moved. 170 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
data as a new file. 1. Select [Save as...] from File menu. 2. Select the directory to save the new file. Enter a new file name. 3. Click [Save]. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 171 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
Chapter 6 Embroidering 4. If color etc. has been is changed, the pattern image appears. 172 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 173 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
independently] or [Embroidery Data Editor independently] from Tool menu. Selecting [Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start] s Input the number of needle bars. Input the number according to your machine specifications. Click [OK]. Click this to increase or decrease the value. 174 BES-960BC • BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
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power on to the machine. • The power lamp lights up and the display window indicates "BES-", and then "960". • An alarm buzzer sounds three times. Then the needle bar and presser foot move up and the frame moves up point and the machine is placed in the stand-by state. 176 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
that both emergency stop buttons on the right and left are reset. 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 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
side. 5. Press the START switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. or START 178 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
, the other machine heads (except those halted or with bed retracted) also start embroidering. s Manual operation The mending start and end positions can be set for each machine head using the MENDING switch lamps are turned on (except for halted machine heads) . BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 179 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
lamp is on is pressed: • The MENDING lamp of the machine head goes off and mending is not excuted for the machine head. 180 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
cause damage to the machine. 6. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally to the to "Automatic Hoop Feed" on Page 152 for details. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 181 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
held in the embroidering area as shown below, the hoop cannot move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the personal computer. 182 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
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. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 183 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
, correct it by using the jog switches. 4. Pressing the STOP switch resets the inching mode. 5. Press the START switch restarts embroidering. STOP START 184 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
status bar. Settings menu Items to be displayed Delete report file (s) Sets the display item. (→ page 195) Deletes the report file. (→ page 204) 186 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
Description of Screen Thread Breakage for Each Needle Bar Detailed Data Thread Breakage for Each Pattern Save as CSV Total Output About This Application Open report file Output Copy Print Help Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Status bar BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 187 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
]. 5. Specify the period to read. For more information, refer to "General" in "Setting Display Items" on page 195. 6. Click [OK]. The report appears. 188 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
after a suspension, a thread breakage, or an error. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 189 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 185
(*) in the decreasing order of frequency The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 190 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 186
that was effective when a thread breakage occurred The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 191 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 187
indicated. Refer to the next page. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 192 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 188
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Details of reason for stoppage Suspended Frequency and total time stopped by the operator Stoppage due to thread breakage Frequency and total time stopped by thread breakage Error Frequency and total time stopped by errors BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 193 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 189
indicated. Refer to the next page. The items marked with "*" can be shown or hidden on the " Setting items to be displayed" screen. 194 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 190
menu. 2. "Setting items to be displayed" screen appears. Click the tab on the screen and the tab window for the items appears. Tab General BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 195 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 191
Stoppage due to thread breakage Restart Stop after pressing button Suspended Error Transfer time of embroidery data Time of color change Time of thread breakage Time of resuming embroidering after suspension Needle number Number of stitches Speed range Speed range 196 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 192
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 s Sub items to be displayed Displays the following has occurred Speed range when thread breakage has occurred BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 197 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 193
may result in minor differences. s Items to be displayed Total stitches The total number of embroidery stitches from start to end No. of times embroidered Embroidering time Number of embroidering The total time time Average stop time per occurrence (in seconds) 198 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 194
. s Items to be displayed Total stitches No. of times embroidered The total number of embroidery stitches from start to end Number of embroidering Embroidering time Actual embroidering time The total time machine for calculation. To cancel the selection, click again. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 199 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 195
-to-day calculation during the designated period. s Total maintenance time Set the time not to be included in the calculation throughout the period. 200 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 196
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 201 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 197
size. Print 1. Select [Print] from File menu or click . Set the number of sheets and click [OK]. Set the margin. Set the printer. 202 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 198
as 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 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 or - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 199
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]. 204 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 200
Chapter 9 Maintenance - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 201
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 benzene or thinner for cleaning the machine. 1. Cleaning Rotary Hook 206 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 202
the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using the dropper. • Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained. 2-1 Head s BES-960BC s Supply - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 203
Chapter 9 Maintenance s BES-960BC Lubricate the following part indicated by the arrow ("clearance" between the connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. at the lower part of the arm. Connecting rod Thread take-up bush head cover Connecting rod 208 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 204
extend the machine's service life, supply the arrow once a month. q y t w q r e BES-960BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. the needle case w. 3. Loosen three screws e, and remove the presser foot guide plate r. 4. Loosen two bolts t, and remove the arm cover L y. - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 205
t, and remove needle bar case y. 4. Loosen three bolts u, and remove presser foot guide plate i. 5. Grease all the grooves of the thread takeup cam o and the work then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 206
the machine. u i u !1 !2 y t o w q r o e !0 q r BES-960BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. Loosen four bolts q , and engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate r, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 207
remove the presser foot guide plate i. 5. Loosen two bolts o, and remove the cap eaves guide !0. 6. Loosen three the presser bar spring !4, the pressure bar guide bracket !5, the pressure bar metal U !6 and the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 208
9 Maintenance 3-2 Feed Guide Section s Check the X-feed linear guides (3 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on 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 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 209
Chapter 9 Maintenance 214 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 210
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 211
engineers. 1. Adjusting 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 216 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 212
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 217 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 213
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment s When using the bottom dead center gauge 180° q q w e Cutting section r i u o u i o t y Cutting section e 10.8mm Tighten the screw u so that the clearance can be even. !0 Do not hit this section. !0 218 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 214
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-960BC • BES-1260BC 219 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 215
it stops. Note) After replacing rotary hooks, refer to "4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook (Page 222)" and adjust the timing. 220 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 216
needle bar No. 1 q. The illustration at the left shows the case of BES- 960BC. For BES-1260BC, the No. 12 needle becomes 9. w e 3. Remove two mark "" 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 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 217
the rotary hook can be adjusted. 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 be easily checked (at around 140 the rotary hook's point can fit with each other. 222 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 218
state. STOP The adjustment of the rotary hook is completed and the timing is stored. The rotary hook returns to the stop position accordingly. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 223 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 219
cloth top surface when it is at the bottom dead center (where the pulley indication mark "" and the cover indication mark "" are aligned). 224 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 220
two bolts 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-960BC • BES-1260BC 225 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 221
. Check 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. 226 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 222
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 223
area again on the personal computer or move the hoop to a sewable position. (The hoop can be moved to a sewable position by pressing .) 228 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 224
. Turn the power off, and check the thread trimming mechanism. Press . If the same error occurs STOP again, the thread trimming mechanism is faulty. BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 229 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 225
List of Error Codes Code E-BA E-BC E-BD E-BE E-C1 E-C2 E-C4 E-C7 E-C8 E-C9 E-CB E-CE E-D0 E-D1 E-D2 E-D3 E-E1 E-E2 E-E3 Error Power frequency error Service interruption error Lower shaft flash memory error error occurs again, the fan or the power PC board is faulty. 230 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 226
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 227
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-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 228
Trouble Shooting Problem sMachine 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 can be rotated forcibly by manual operation. 2.Check that - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 229
Check these points once again Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Electrical Section Trouble Check Point sThe power lamp on the operation panel does not light up , and no operation is possible. • Refer to the error code list for troubleshooting. If the error persists, contact your distributor. 234 BES - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 230
Computer Section Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Check these points once again Trouble Check Point sThe power • Is a floppy disk inserted? s"Windows" can be started but the embroidery software cannot. • Is the selection of other icons possible? • Is the selected . BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 235 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 231
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting 236 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 232
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 233
to allow the bobbin winder harness to come into contact with the hoop in motion. 7. Mount the side cover LB w using four screws q. 238 BES-960BC • BES-1260BC - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 234
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. In order to wind more threads around the bobbin, loosen the thread y and does not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BES-960BC • BES-1260BC 239 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 235
c re ws t o s e c u re t h e connector. s The following paper tape readers can be used for BES-960BC and BES-1260BC. 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 - Brother International BES-960BC | Instruction Manual - English - Page 236
8 bits • Stop bit length 1 bit • Baud rate 9,600 bps * The following paper tape reader that can be connected to the BES-960BC is optionally available from Brother. (Contact your distributor for details.) Maker GN DATA COM Type GNT27 Name GNT27-100V (assembly) Code S18444-000 Voltage 100 Vac
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Procedure of Reading This Manual
Explanation of models
This manual explains two models:
- BES-960BC (9 needles)
- BES-1260BC (12 needles)
Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name.
Check
the model before using the machine.
The software display is BES-1260BC.
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 software operations.
Chapter 2
Preparation of Embroidery Machine
Describes machine installation and preparation to be conducted before starting
embroidering operation.
Chapter 3
Embroidering Procedures
Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of
embroidering processes.
Chapter 4
Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data
Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Explorer.
Chapter 5
Editing Embroidery Data
Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Editor.
Chapter 6
Embroidering
Explains how to use the Machine Controller.
Chapter 7
Operation of Machine
Provides information on machine operation during embroidering.
Chapter 8
Creating Production Report
Explains how to use the production report program.