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- Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
BES-963BC BES-1263BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
companies or persons is illegal. The use of such materials without the permission of their owners may result in criminal or civil liability. • This manual may be subsequently modified without prior notice. • Brother Industries, Ltd. shall assume no responsibility for any consequences of using this - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
Thank 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 is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Environmental may cause problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. Cleaning Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc. CAUTION Moving - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
6 3 Belt cover 4 Finger guard 7 5 3 2 BES-963BC 7 1 2 1 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 5 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area. Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer. Do not store floppy disks in an - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BES-963BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory procedures - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
Chapter 9 List of Error Messages Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
Screen Composition Initial Screen Starting Sewing Operation ( page 70) Canceling of Sewing STOP Thread trimming Selection of Embroidery data ( page 57) Setting of Needle Bars ( page 90) Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Embroidery data ( page 75) 10 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Setting of thread breakage sensor ( page 92) Setting of Machine ( page 95) BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 11 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before Starting Operation 6 Procedure of Reading This Manual 8 Screen Composition 10 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications 18 2. Names of Machine Components 19 3. Installation 20 3-1 Transportation of Machine 20 3-2 Installation of - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
96 Speed of Each Speed Range 97 Setting of Mending 98 Thread Trimming Length 100 Thread Withdrawal Feed Length 100 Inching ...101 Sewing Area ...102 Registration of Sewing Start Position 103 Hoop Retract Point 103 Hoop Automatic Retract 104 Movement to Registered Sewing Start Point 104 BES - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
to Start Point 105 Speed Range 105 Checking the Embroidery Area 106 Power Voltage 107 Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed Embroidering 131 5. Hoop Feed Position 131 6. Area Check 132 6-1 External Tracing 132 6-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area 132 7. Jog Switches 133 7-1 Hoop Movement - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
...140 2-1 Head ...140 3. Greasing 142 3-1 Head ...142 3-2 Feed Guide Section 146 Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height 148 2. Replacing ( Adjusting the Belt Tension 159 Chapter 9 Error code list Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section 168 Electrical Section 170 Connection - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
16 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
speed Distance between heads Maximum feed range Sewing area Feed system Stitch length Storage medium Thread trimming (Barudan FDR/FMC format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Needle thread breakage detector Single phase 200 V, 220 V, - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
tension dial Pulley cover Pulley Fluorescent lamp switch Control box Power switch F table Head switch Leg Thread tension switch Thread guide A Thread guide B Thread guide C Cotton stand Rear Fluorescent lamp The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 from the right front. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
to malfunction. Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move. * After - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
When using a crane Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Rope L-shaped steel Rectangular bar Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the machine steel frame. Loop four ropes around the bars and lift the machine. Note) When lifting the machine, make sure that - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Installation of Machine t q r e w 1. Place an adjustment bolt base r, a rubber cushion 10 e (provided with the machine), and PE sheet w under each of four adjustment bolts M20 q. The adjustment bolt base must be on the rubber cushion. 2. Fit four - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case BES-963BC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine w q y o u t ei r 1. Loosen the bolt q and set screw o, and move the needle case w to the left. 2. Press the change bracket collar r against the change case base e on the light, while pressing the change - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1263BC Bridge r Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B q t o q o u y i w e 1. Remove 3 pieces of fixing screw q, loosen 2 pieces of screw w and remove the color change cover e. 2. Remove the bolts r and detach the fixing bracket for - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
the F table q r w Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine q e e w 1. Tentatively mount the F table guides UN q and L w on both sides of the legs using two bolts each. 2. Tentatively mount three F table supports F e on the leg front using two bolts each. 3. Tentatively mount eight F table - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
back. 2. Mount the F table parts from L e in order. Insert the bent part (lower) of F table guide UN r into the guide. Insert the F table rear pin into the hole of F table stopper N t. 3. Adjust F table supports F y in height so as to make the F table parallel with the floor. 4. Tighten all hexagon - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
back. 2. Mount the F table parts from L e in order. Insert the bent part (lower) of F table guide L r into the guide. Insert the F table rear pin into the hole of F table stopper N t. 3. Adjust F table supports F y in height so as to make the F table parallel with the floor. 4. Tighten all hexagon - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
bent part (upper) of F table guide UN r into the guide. Insert the F table rear pin into the hole of leg cover t. 3. Adjust F table supports F y in height so as to for embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame. Embroidering is possible within an area up to 500 mm in the X-axis direction. 1. Set the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
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 four screws r. Note) • When mounting, use one flat washer t below the thread guide support bar w. • Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
of Embroidery Machine BES-1263BC 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 the four screws - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
or two drops of oil to two sections at the top and the bottom of each 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 cause dripping onto the material. BES - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-7 Grounding CAUTION Perform a grounding cable connection. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction. Grounding cable Note) • When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
rUpper thread guide (upper) tUpper thread guide (middle) wThread guide tension disc Needle Bar No.3,6,9 No.2,5,8 No.1,4,7 yThread guide Rotary tension disc Spring Inner thread guide uThread guide A uThread guide A iLower thread guide iLower thread guide oNeedle bar thread guide 1. Pass an - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
from the left to the lower hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley e. 4. Pass the thread through the hole of upper thread guide(upper) r. Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary tension disc and place it on the spring. 5. Pass the thread through each hole of - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
Pass the thread through the upper hole of the pretension. Push up the thread guide tension disc w with your finger, and pass it from the left to the the thread through the upper hole of the 2nd pretension. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. Removing bobbin case w 1. Open the rotary hook cover B q. 2. Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin case. 3. Close the knob and take out the bobbin - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Attaching bobbin case w Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. q 4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle q w * Relationship between materials and needles Material Needle Needle thickness Denim Leather - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-4 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 into the notches of the X-axis feed frame e. Slide the arm to the right and left and lower the fixing lever r - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
Note) If two pins cannot be inserted, remove one. • If a tubular round arm has a backlash: Follow these steps for adjustment: Screw q Tubular round arm support 1. Move the end of the tubular round arm to the left. 2. If a clearance is left as shown in the figure, loosen screw q and adjust the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • If tubular round arms are not in a horizontal position: Follow these steps for adjustment: w r If the tubular round arms cannot be set in a q horizontal position (inclined) because of the weight of fabrics, make an adjustment using roller spacers - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
between the table and the mounted holder base frame C assembly w is even when viewed from the machine front. [Adjustment] Loosen three bolts of the F table support F !0 and move it in the direction of the arrow for adjustment. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 41 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
base frames LN q and RN e is even when viewed from the right and left sides. [Adjustment] Loosen the right and left bolts of the F table guide UN !2 and move it in the direction of arrow for adjustment. 7. Tighten each bolt securely after adjustment is finished. 8. If removing a holder base frame - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
Chapter 1 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-963BC • BES-1263BC 43 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Sash frame (optional) w q y r r t e q e t y e e Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 25) for details.) 2. Mount two vertical sash frames q on the holder base frames L and R, and two horizontal sash frames - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
of Embroidery Machine Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1.3N Upper stitch width Upper thread Lower thread Lower stitch width * Correct adjustment Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w. 3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar e and turn it. To tighten Lower thread tension The standard - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel BES-1263BC FLAT CAP HOOP START STOP ESC INS DEL END 123 . ABC DEF 456 G H I JKL MNO 789 PQRS TUV WXYZ 0 SPACE Starts embroidering. Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to the previous position. Checks the embroidering area. Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position is out of the area. ESC INS DEL END 123 . ABC DEF 456 G H I JKL MNO 789 PQRS TUV WXYZ 0 SPACE Used - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures FLAT CAP HOOP Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF. Moves the hoop. Step-back or forward is available during - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads BES-963BC START Start switch BES-1263BC Between head No. 1 and No. 2 Between head No. 3 and No. 4 Between head No. 5 and No. 6 Stop switch Stop switch Between head No. 2 and No. 3 Between head No. 4 and No. 5 START Start switch Stop - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures THREAD SENSOR lamp When red light is 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 on the head - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the machine power. ( page 54). Retrieve the embroidery data ( page 55). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( page 57) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" ( page - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. 2. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON. BES-963BC BES-1263BC 3. The alarm sounds three times. The needle bar and the presser foot move up. The hoop moves back to the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
is selected and read. 3. Press key. Required embroidery data is selected and read. Selected embroidery data is read. Start Embroidering 1. Press to check the embroidering area. 2. Press to start embroidering. Sewing is started and the next screen is displayed. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 55 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures 56 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select embroidery data in order to start embroidering. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk ( Page 59) Reading of data from the memory ( Page 62) Registration of data created by BE-100 ( Page 63) (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Selection of Data Select data in order to start sewing. Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine memory. A maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the machine memory; - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering • Other data Data format Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Zanks ZSK Icon (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk 1. When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
. of screens to be selected Data in machine memory Number of stitches in selected embroidery data When there is no data 4. Select an area for registration, using ten keys or . , then press A space available is automatically selected. Pressing automatically locates the first space in the memory - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Reading from Memory Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory. A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the memory. 1. Press . Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed. 2. Select - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
with BE-100 installed Operation panel 2. Press the . Dedicated communication cable (Option) 3. Select the data registration screen by pressing the . 4. Select an area for data registration by pressing ten keys or then press the key. , and 5. Press the . When a floppy disk is set When no - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 6. Press the . 7. The BE-100 embroidery data is displayed. Press the required screen. and select a 8. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or then press the key. The data is registered in the machine memory. , and Deletion of - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. When DEL is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed. 5. When key is pressed, selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory. When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely: When deleting embroidery data registered in the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Modification of Embroidery Data Name Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified. This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003". A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery data name is 8. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again. 5. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely 6. Pressing DEL deletes currently reversed characters. 7. Press 8 T U V - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 12. Press . When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move the cursor to the right. 13. Press 0 SPACE once. "0" is input. 14. Press 3 D E F once. "3" is input. 15. After inputting a data name, press . A data name is modified - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
9. Press 6 four times. M N O "O" is input. Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 10. Press . A data name is modified by the above procedures. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 69 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
For details of specifying a sewing start position, refer to "Registration of Sewing Start Position" ( Page 103). When is pressed while the message "Area over" is indicated on the screen, a dialog box is displayed for confirming whether or not to start sewing forcibly. Pressing starts sewing; however - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing Feedhold 1. Press STOP . Sewing is interrupted. Cancellation 1. Press ESC while sewing is interrupted. When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Step Forward and Step-Back Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing. Step Forward/Step-Back Mode 1. Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press STOP when selecting a mode during sewing. Setting - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. For Step Forward (Back) 1. Press . Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing 1. Press . Sewing is started. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 73 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk. The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD. 1. Press the button. The embroidering data stored in the memory is displayed. 2. The list of the embroidering data is displayed. Select - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after reading embroidering data displays the em- broidering data editing screen. Simple op- eration by using embroidering data is avail- able on this screen. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do? Editing Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90˚ and then enlarged by 2 times in the X-axis direction, the X-axis enlargement is executed first and rotation by 90˚ is - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Rotation A pattern can be rotated. Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 degrees. The rotating direction is counterclockwise. Rotating angle can be set in either of the following. By using By using ten keys Angle can be specified in increments of 90˚. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement and Reduction A pattern can be enlarged or reduced. The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 ~ 200%. The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a pattern. However, stitches may become too rough or close if - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions 3. Press twice. is reversed in black. 4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys. 5. Press . is reversed in black. 6. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Mirror A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror. Right/left mirror patter Up/down mirror patter Zero point-symmetric mirror patter Up/down mirror pattern Right/left mirror pattern Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern. Right/left mirror - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Right/Left Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. 4. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. Up/Down Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. 4. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Repetition A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified. The number of repetitions is 1 ~ 99 in both the vertical (row) and horizontal (line) directions. There are the following eight directions of repetitions. Horizontal direction from upper left - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
4. Press . Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 5. Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing . Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern. For setting a distance between the outer hoops of - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Other Editing Setting of other functions related to editing is available. The following types of setting is available. 0 stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without stepping forward or back. This function is previously set to (for not - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Thread Trimming Feed Number 3. Select this function by pressing . 4. Select the number of feeds by pressing . 5. Press END after setting is finished. Swing Width Correction Correction values within -5 ~ 20 can be input. However, excessively large values may - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 7. Press END after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. 86 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread breakage and others related to machine motions. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
Page 96) Speed in speed range ( Page 97) Thread trimming length ( Page 100) Thread removal feed length ( Page 100) Inching ON/OFF ( Page 101) Sewing area ( Page 102) Resetting of thread breakage error ( Page 99) Needle bar stop at mending stop point ( Page 99) Method of thread trimming before thread - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
Data transfer speed ( Page 107) Display language ( Page 108) Alarm sound ( Page 109) Motive speed ( page 110) Small-pitch deletion ( Page 111) Release B1 error ( page 112) Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Boring Boring mode ON/OFF ( page 113) Data shift ON/OFF ( page 114) Setting of Lock Stitch Lock - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1263BC screen. Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted. 1. Press . 2. Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing . The current - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
Chapter 5 Setting Insertion of Hoop Retract 1. Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the hoop retract and press . 2. Press the END button. The changed setting is stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 91 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
Chapter 5 Setting Thread Breakage Sensor Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set. Setting of sensor validity/invalidity This function is previously set to valid for all heads upon shipment. 1. Press . 2. Specify the number of a machine head by pressing ten - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
4. Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor. Chapter 5 Setting 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Automatic Step-Back The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage can be set. Setting can be done within the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished. After the reduction is finished, an error message can be displayed. The stitch counter increases the indication stitch by stitch. The lower thread - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
Setting of Machine Machine motions can be set. Chapter 5 Setting Embroidery Hoop Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine. A type of a hoop to be selected varies depending on a type of a hoop (flat or cap) selected by a switch on the operation panel. When a flat hoop is selected - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set. This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1263 screen. The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select a needle bar by pressing . When setting - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
Chapter 5 Setting Speed of Each Speed Range Maximum speed of each range can be set. Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm. The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select a speed range to modify by pressing . - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
at the mending end point and then starting all heads automatically For not stopping embroidering at the mending end point and continuing embroidering Manually trim the lower thread immediately after resetting a thread breakage error if feeding by stitch back is long (i.e., 40 to 50 mm or more - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
Setting of thread breakage error resetting method 4. Select by pressing . 5. Press for modifying a resetting method. Chapter 5 Setting For setting whether to stop embroidering temporarily at the mending stop point 4. Select by pressing . 5. Press and select whether to stop embroidering temporarily - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
Chapter 5 Setting Thread Trimming Length Length of thread to leave on the needle bar after thread trimming can be set for each needle bar. This function is previously set to 5 upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select a needle bar to modify by pressing . Press for - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . Chapter 5 Setting 3. Press . 4. Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys. 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Inching Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set. This function - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Specify coordinates of the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing . Indicates a currently set embroidery area 5. Press Pressing . set a maximum area designated for a currently set hoop. 6. Specify coordinates of the lower right of the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
Chapter 5 Setting Registration of Sewing Start Position Register a position to start sewing. When returning to a registered sewing start position, hold down STOP and press . 1. Press the key. The hoop coordinates are displayed. 2. Shift the hoop to a position to start sewing by pressing the . 3. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
Chapter 5 Setting Hoop Automatic Retract Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing. This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select whether to retract the hoop automatically by pressing . For - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
Setting of Environment Chapter 5 Setting Return to Start Point Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select by pressing . 5. Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing . When the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
for invalidating the modification. 6. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Checking the Embroidery Area The embroidery area can be checked according to the following procedure. The following two checking methods (rectangle and octagon) can be selected - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
Power Voltage Voltage of power supplied to the machine can be specified. Available voltage is 200V, 220V, 230V and 240V. Item Contents 200V 220V 230V 240V 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . Chapter 5 Setting 3. Press . 4. Select voltage by pressing . 5. Press END . Modified setting - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
Chapter 5 Setting 3. Press . 4. Select [RS Speed] by pressing . 5. Select cpmmunication speed by pressing . 6. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Display Language A language to display on the screen can be set. The following languages can be - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
4. Select [Language] by pressing . Chapter 5 Setting 5. Select a language to display by pressing . 6. Press END . The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language. Alarm Sound Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set. The following sounds can be set - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
Chapter 5 Setting Motive Speed The startup speed of the main shaft can be set. The following startup speed can be set. NOMAL UP CAP FLAT Starts up the main shaft at the normal speed. Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft. Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using the cap - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
Chapter 5 Setting Small-Pitch Deletion Stitches less than preset can be deleted. Settings in the range of OFF to 1.0 mm (in units of 0.1 mm) are valid. When OFF is chosen, stitch deletion is not carried out. "0.3" is set before shipment. 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . 3. Press . 4. Select " - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
Release B1 error The resetting method of the b1 error can be set. The following resetting methods can be set. MANUAL AUTO RETRY Manually resets entanglement Automatically resets entanglement Automatically resets entanglement and restarts the operation 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . 3. Press - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Chapter 5 Setting Boring Whether to validate or invalidate the boring mode and to shift data in case of boring can be set. This setting is available only for sewing data which has been created for boring. The machine itself cannot check if the sewing data is for boring or not. Therefore, make - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
Chapter 5 Setting Validation/Invalidation of Data Shift 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select by pressing . 5. Validate or invalidate the data shift by pressing . When the data shift is valid When the data shift is invalid 6. Press END . Modified setting is saved and - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
3. Press . Chapter 5 Setting 4. Select with . 5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch 6. Press the END button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
Chapter 5 Setting 5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch 6. Press the END button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch at the sewing start position after thread trimming - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
Chapter 5 Setting Speed Limit in a Short Pitch Speed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch. The pitch can be designated between 0.0 and 2.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm. The speed can be set from 400 rpm to the maximum speed available for the current frame in units of 10 rpm. 1. Press - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Chapter 5 Setting 2. Press the END button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Feed Timing The timing of needle drop and hoop movement can be adjusted according to the cloth thickness. The value can be designated between 95 and 125 degrees in 1-degree units. The - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
or semiautomatically. The following items can be selected. Item Contents Choose whether or not to read sewing data automatically. Reads data manually. Reads data from a floppy disk automatically. Reads data from a floppy disk semiautomatically. Reads data from a computer automatically. Reads data - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
Chapter 5 Setting 5. Select with . 6. Press and choose whether or not to continue data reading from the start automatically on completion of sewing. 7. Select with . 8. Press and choose whether or not to reflect the initial edit data also in operations according to other data. This does not - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
Chapter 5 Setting 13. When sewing is complete, press . In the automatic mode, the next data is read and the machine is brought to a state of standby. In the semi-automatic mode, the next sewing data is selected. Select the desired data with and press . 14. To discontinue sewing by automatic - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
Chapter 5 Setting Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Pattern Information Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Size of sewing data (mm) Coordinates of - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
Chapter 5 Setting Features of Machine Detailed information of the machine can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for all heads) Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for every other head) Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
Chapter 5 Setting Information about Versions Information about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Panel CPU ROM version Main CPU ROM version Machine's bridge type (W: wide bridge S: standard bridge) Upper axis CPU ROM version Lower axis - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source 1. Turn the power on to the machine. 2. Reset the emergency stop button. 3. Press the power switch. 4. A message is displayed on the LCD. Emergency stop switch Power switch • The alarm sounds three times and the needle bar - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
2. Machine Stop 2-1. Stopping the Machine Chapter 6 Operation of Machine Press the stop switch or to stop the STOP operation of the machine. The stop switch adopts the push-turn-lock method. If you want the machine to remain stopped, turn the stop switch clockwise while pushing it. 2-2. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3. Measures against Thread Breakage 3-1 Remedies 1. If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage, the THREAD SENSOR lamp of the machine head with a thread breakage blinks. 2. Correct the broken thread and pass it through again. * Refer to "Chapter 1, 4-1 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
MENDING lamps off) are stopped. When resewing 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 on the tension plate. The MENDING - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine No.1 Stitch No.2 Stitch No.3 Stitch Stand by position A No.3 Mending LED is off. No.1 Stitch No.2 Stitch No.3 Stitch B Mending LED Stand by position A 1. Turn off the MENDING lamp No. 3 at the standby position A. (The position A should be the mending end - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
• 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 current needle position. • In order to ease material attachment while operation is suspended, the hoop can be moved to the feed - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
) The outline of pattern can be checked in rectangle or octagon by setting "Checking embroidery area" in "Enviromment 1". 6-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area 0.1mm (Example) 0.1mm Embroidering area • If "area over" is displayed, press the check switch. The hoop automatically moves inside the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7. Jog Switches 7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop can be moved before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 133 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) Note) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in the inching mode is stored - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 8. Detection of Home position After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position. 1. Press 0 SPACE while pressing STOP with the machine stopped. Initial screen Temporary stop screen 2. The hoop moves and the home position is detected - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 136 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
Chapter 7 Maintenance - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
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 rotary hook. Note) • Use the dropper provided to supply oil. Use BROTHER's embroidery machine oil (equivalent to Nisseki Sewing Lub No. 10). • - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Chapter 7 Maintenance Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. Remove broken threads from this section. 1-3 Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
Chapter 7 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-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. (Note) • In lubrication, select needle bar 9 and remove arm cover L to check the lubrication area. Be sure to wipe off excessive oil spilt at the lower part of the arm. Connecting rod Thread take-up bush Connecting rod Arm cover - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
7 Maintenance 3. Greasing To extend the machine's service life, supply grease to the following places at right. Check that it is 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 check that is it not - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
and turn the change pulley !2 behind the cover !1 at right. Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. !1 !2 • 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 distorted. i BES-963BC • BES-1263BC 143 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
and turn the change pulley @0 behind the cover !9 at right. !9 Check that it is 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 check that is it not distorted. For more information, refer to the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
and turn the change pulley @0 behind the cover !9 at right. Check that it is engaged, and then tighten the bolts. • When attaching the presser foot guide plate i, move the presser foot up and down by the retracting lever to check that is it not distorted. For more information, refer to the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
thirteen screws t. Remove bed covers B y and C u. y e 4. Grease 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 entirely. * After greasing, assemble in the reverse order - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
Chapter 8 Adjustment - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
Chapter 8 Adjustment CAUTION Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug before starting adjustment. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. • Adjustment If adjustment should be made while the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
the hole of the pulley B q and fix the drive shaft. Note) Turn the pulley B securely in the clockwise direction to eliminate a backlash. 3. Loosen Needle bar guide bracket set screw e and the bolt u of the top dead center stopper t when the needle tip is positioned 10.8 mm above the center of the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
Chapter 8 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 bolt o so that the clearance can be even. i !0 u Do not hit this section. o !0 150 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
clamp so that it faces the front. (Tightening torque: 0.78 N.m) Note) • Make sure that the top dead center stopper u does not hit the needle bar guide rail !0 at this time. • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt o, insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
Chapter 8 Adjustment 2. Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook q Cutting section Lower shaft 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Tighten the screw q of the rotary hook cutting section to fit to that of the lower shaft w. 3. When mounting, press it inward until it stops. Note) After replacing rotary hooks - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
2mm 2mm r u 0.3~0.5mm t y 4. Turn the pulley B until the pulley indication mark " " and the stop mark "NH " are aligned. 5. Turn the rotary hook r manually so that the rotary hook point is aligned properly. 6. Loosen the set screw y on the side of the bed t. 7. Turn the eccentric screw u on the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
head STOP turns to a currently set alignment position for adjustment of the rotary hook. 140˚ 150 200 Rotary hook's point 4. Turn the pulley B q manually until the relationship between the needle point and the rotary hook's point can be easily checked (at around 140° of the scale). 5. Press the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
Chapter 8 Adjustment 6. After timing adjustment the is finished for each head, set the pulley B q to the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale) and press ESC . The machine enters the standby state. The adjustment of the rotary hook is completed and the timing is stored. The rotary hook returns to the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
Chapter 8 Adjustment 6. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 6-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife q Attach the fixed knife q to the pin w and move it backward to the end of the slot, then mount it there. w 6-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position 1. Turn the power switch on and wait until the hoop home - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
e w * Bad example q Toward this side Chapter 8 Adjustment • The thread trimmer connecting rod B w has a backlash of about 0.1 ~ 0.2 mm back and forth. Tighten the two bolts e while pulling them forward by the backlash amount. • Tighten the two bolts e so that the thread trimmer connecting rods B w - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
thread hook w for smooth movements. If the thread hook does not move smoothly, apply grease (Grease Tank BR2 (black)) to the gray part of thread guide solenoid base !0 and check its movements. Note) • Care should be taken if the finger guard is inclined. If the finger guard in such a state is - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
8. Adjusting the Belt Tension Chapter 8 Adjustment The belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of shipment from the factory. However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley and motor pulley . Use the following procedure to check the belt - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
Chapter 8 Adjustment 160 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
Chapter 9 Error code list - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
9 Error code list Code Error Messages hoop is moving) Needle with specified number is out of movable area. Turn the power off and on once. If the same error sewing.) Errors E-1C and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems. Remove unused presser foot, or it may be damaged Presser foot - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-21 Area over Hoop overhang(+X) E-22 Area over Hoop overhang(+Y) E-23 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, +Y) E-24 Area over Hoop overhang(-X) E-25 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X) E-26 Area over Hoop overhang(-X, +Y) E-27 Area over Hoop - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-A5 ERROR A5 E-A6 ERROR C6 E-C7 ERROR C7 E-C8 ERROR C8 E-C9 Embroidering start error E-CA ERROR CA Area over during embroidering Set the embroidering area again on the panel. Wiper out error If the wiper is tangled with a thread, - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
E-F3 ERROR F3 Request-to-recive time up error E-F4 ERROR F4 Receive command error E-F5 ERROR F5 E-F6 ERROR F6 E-F7 ERROR F7 NACK code receiving error Data requested for needle position can not be returned. It is not receive command for the request one. E-F8 ERROR F8 PRE - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages E-F9 ERROR F9 E-FA ERROR FA E-FB ERROR FB E-FF ERROR FF Error Measures No applicable command Interface receive data sum check error - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions. - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem Check Point Thread breakage • Is the machine properly threaded? • Is thread tension too high? • Is the rotary hook assembly clogged? • Is there thread in the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
Check these points once again Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Problem Machine operation abnormal Check Point • Is the the thread tangled in the rotary hook race so that the rotary hook can be rotated forcibly by manual operation. 2.Check that the machine pulley is set to 100˚ of the scale, and press - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual, also check connection and continuity between connectors. • - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
Troubleshooting operate properly even after a new solenoid is installed. • Are there any problems with the main shaft mechanism? (i.e., The screw of the main shaft pulley Do figures on the panel change when the color change pulley is manually turned? If not, check to see if connection from the needle - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
Troubleshooting Symptom Measures X-axis or Y-axis home position detection error occurs. • Was the XY carriage moving? If so, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X and Y area is no problem, lower signal test mode, manually turn the main - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Thread is frequently tangled in the rotary hook. PCB with 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 to the - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Lower shaft motor overcurrent error occurs. • Is the red LED for the BC PCB off? If not, refer to the block diagram showing - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Presser foot down error occurs. • Is the presser a new one. Main shaft rotation speed error occurs. • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley. If it is abnormally heavy, the main shaft mechanism is faulty. • Refer - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Only cooling fan motor stops. • Check tap voltage of the power transformer (terminal connection of mark tube T) adjusted to the power voltage of the area where the machine is used? If not, switch the tap connection. • Check the input voltage values in - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Y-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, pin 4 and pin 5, and - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Wiper solenoid does not operate. The lower shaft PCB is faulty. The lower shaft module is faulty. Measures • Check to see if connection from - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
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-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
in the bobbin winder shaft w. 3. Put the thread through the thread guide e. 4. Wind the thread around the bobbin q several times in the 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 - Brother International BES-963 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NINE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE
BES-963
BC
BES-1263
BC