Barudan BENS User manual

Copyright 12/99
BARUDAN CO., LTD.
906 Josuiji, Ichinomiya-city, Aichi-pref., Japan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Table of Contents
Overview 1 - 1
Introduction ............................1-2
Important Safety Instructions ...................1-2
Danger ............................1-3
Warning ............................1-3
Warning Labels Attached to the Machine ...........1-4
Environmental Specifications .................1-8
BENS Features...........................1-9
Machine Options ......................1-11
Automat Components ......................1-12
Liquid Crystal Display ....................1-12
Menu Keys ..........................1-12
Jog Keys ...........................1-13
Origin Key ..........................1-13
On/Off Keys .........................1-13
Built-In Floppy Disk Drive ..................1-13
Softkeys .............................1-14
Menu Overview .........................1-15
Menu Overview .........................1-16
Powering on the Machines....................1-17
BENS Screen ...........................1-19
Values Box ..........................1-19
Updating the System .......................1-20
Software Updates ......................1-20
Erasing Pattern Memory ...................1-20
Floppy Disks ...........................1-21
BENS Connections ........................1-23
Power for Peripherals ....................1-23
Connections .........................1-23
Specifications ........................1-24
Cables and Connectors ...................1-25
The B Cable .........................1-26
...............................1-26
The E Cable .........................1-26
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Memory Operations 2 - 1
Reading Patterns .........................2-2
Reading Patterns on Disk ...................2-2
Reading Patterns from Tape ..................2-3
Reading Patterns from COM..................2-5
Floppy Disk Utilities........................2-7
Initializing a Floppy Disk ...................2-7
Deleting Patterns from Disk ..................2-9
Patterns in Memory .......................2-10
Pattern List ..........................2-10
Pattern Characteristics ....................2-10
Function List .........................2-11
Rename ...........................2-13
Program ...........................2-15
Deleting Patterns from Memory ...............2-18
Production Statistics .......................2-19
Adding Multiple Patterns.....................2-20
Merging Patterns
with Movement .........................2-22
Saving Patterns..........................2-27
Saving to Floppy Disk ....................2-27
Saving to Peripheral Devices.................2-28
Password Design Security ..................2-30
Memory Backup.........................2-31
Sewing 3 - 1
Sewing Controls ..........................3-2
Pantograph Positioning ....................3-2
Jog Keys ...........................3-2
Sewing Speed Control .....................3-3
Needle Selection .......................3-4
Needle Selection Menu ....................3-4
Sewing ..............................3-6
Drive Mode ..........................3-6
Start/Stop Bar or Buttons....................3-6
Perimeter Trace ........................3-7
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Changing the Origin......................3-9
Standby ...........................3-10
Manual Operations .......................3-11
Thread Clamp ........................3-11
Appliqué ...........................3-12
Change Frame ........................3-13
Thread Trim .........................3-13
Float ...............................3-14
Teach ..............................3-17
Function Codes .......................3-18
Display Method .......................3-19
Sewing Method .......................3-20
Insert A New Code......................3-21
Repairing Missed Stitches ....................3-23
Stitchback ..........................3-23
Automend ..........................3-24
Temporary Repair Stops ...................3-25
Error Codes 4 - 1
Error Codes and Display Prompts .................4-2
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Chapter 1
Overview
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Introduction
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of your BENS embroidery machine.
We urge you to read the entire manual before operating the machine. Even if you have
arranged for instruction, read this manual first to make the most effective use of your
instruction time. Thorough knowledge of the contents of this manual is essential for the
proper operation and long life of the machine.
You will learn about the machine features and options, basic operation, advanced
sewing features, pattern utilities, and how to connect and use peripheral devices.
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
Overview Basic information about the BENS and how the manual is
organized and connecting peripheral devices.
Memory
Operations
Information on reading patterns into machine memory, working
with patterns in machine memory and on floppy disk.
Sewing Instructions on sewing, floating, changing the color sequence in a
pattern, and setting the machine sewing parameters.
Error Codes A list of machine error codes, and display prompts.
Throughout the manual, important information will be emphasized as a Note, Caution,
or Warning.
NOTE: Helpful information about operating the machine.
CAUTION! Important information about protecting the machine.
WARNING!! Safety information about protecting yourself.
Important Safety Instructions
When using an embroidery machine, basic safety precautions should always be
followed. This machine is intended for commercial use.
Read all instructions before using this machine.
Save these instructions.
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Danger
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
•An embroidery machine should never be left unattended when
plugged in. Always unplug this embroidery machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Warning
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
this embroidery machine is used by, or near, children.
•Use this embroidery machine only for its intended use as described
in this manual.
•Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer, as
contained in this manual.
•Never operate this embroidery machine if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been damaged or is wet.
Contact your distributor for repairs or service by an authorized,
qualified technician.
•Never operate the embroidery machine with any air openings
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
•Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
•To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the
plug from the outlet.
•Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
•Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
around the sewing machine needles.
•Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the
needle to break.
•Do not use bent needles.
•Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle,
causing it to break.
•Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading the needle, changing a needle,
replacing the bobbin, changing the presser foot, or the like.
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•Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when
removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user
servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
•Connect this embroidery machine to a properly grounded outlet
only. See Grounding Instructions.
•Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated
Watts.
•Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially the area near
trimmer blades.
Warning Labels Attached to the Machine
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Disconnect Warning Label

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an embroidery machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, please read and understand the following
instructions before using this machine.
1. Use this embroidery machine only for its intended use as described in the instruction manual.
2. This machine must be grounded.
3. Keep long hair, necklaces, and bracelets away from the machine while operating.
4. Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing a needle, replacing the bobbin, or the like.
5. Keep fingers away from moving parts, such as the needle, hook, take up lever, frame, thread
trimmer, shaft, pulley belt and gear.
6. Do not operate the machine without the protective covers for the shaft, pulley, belt, and gear in
place.
7. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when lubricating, cleaning or when
making any other adjustments.
8. Always turn off the power and wait for one minute before opening the electrical box or
changing the board in the box.
9. Never operate this embroidery machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been damaged or is wet. Contact your distributor for repairs or service by an
authorized qualified technician.
10. Use only attachments and parts recommended by Barudan. When using an embroidery
machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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Needle Warning Label

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Take-Up Lever Warning Label
Frame Warning Label
Hair Hazard Warning Label

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Hook Warning Label
High Voltage Warning Label
Floppy Warning Label
Belt Warning Label

Environmental Specifications
Temperature: 5 to 40 degrees centigrade (Operational)
-10 to 60 degrees centigrade (Storage)
Humidity: 45 to 85%RH without condensation
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Shock Warning Label

BENS Features
Icon Menus The LCD display uses easily recognizable icons for machine
commands.
Pattern Memory The BENS internal memory holds 261,000 stitches,
expandable to 696,000 stitches. There are 10 locations in
which to store patterns.
Memory Backup A lithium battery saves machine pattern memory in case of
power failure, or when the power is turned off. A backup
disk of all patterns stored in memory can easily be created
with one command.
Pattern
Programming
Change the pattern size, orientation or repeat.
Add/Merge
Patterns
Create a new pattern by combining patterns, or
repeating a single pattern with control over the space
between the repetitions.
Saving Patterns Save an edited pattern on floppy disk or paper tape.
Soft Limits Set soft field limits from within the machine software that
protect the machine by preventing the hoop or pantograph
from running into the needle.
Software Updates Machine software is now easily updated from floppy disk,
eliminating the need to change ROMs.
Teach Easily locates and changes existing function codes in the
pattern. Lets you insert new codes in the pattern.
Float Moves the pantograph through the pattern without sewing.
Perimeter Trace Quickly verifies the pattern size before sewing, preventing
the needle from running into the hoop and damaging the
machine.
Automatic
Thread Trimmer
Trims the top and bottom threads. Programmable to trim on
long jump stitches, color changes, or trimming signals
contained in the pattern.
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Automatic
Speed Change
Adjusts the sewing speed according to stitch length for the
best sewing quality.
Origin Automatically seeks the design origin position, to allow
proper repositioning of the pantograph if it is accidentally
moved while the power is off.
Standby Recovers the pantograph position if power fails while the
machine is sewing.
Automend Backs up a single head, to repair missed stitches. After
sewing is resumed and the missing stitches are filled in, the
remaining heads resume sewing.
Stitchback Reverses the pantograph to repair missed stitches, letting
you back up to the required point. All heads sew from the
backup point.
Direct Needle Select a specific needle on the display and move directly to
it in one movement.
Manual Trim
at Sewing Head
Execute a manual trim from any sewing head without
walking to the automat.
Sub Soft Limits Three different frame or hoop sizes can be stored within Soft
Limits.
Password Design
Security
Password protection for designs in memory. The Memory
Out function is disabled unless password is entered.
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Machine Options
There are a variety of BENS models available.
Drop Table
System
The Drop Table machine can sew finished goods, such as
caps. It has a tubular pantograph frame that uses sets of
pantograph arms to attach standard wooden hoops or spider
hoops in distancing boards.
Bridge Machine The Bridge machine enables embroidery of bolts of cloth.
The heads are suspended from a central beam, allowing the
material to pass freely from the front to the back, through
the pantograph area. The bridge machine also offers a larger
sewing field.
UTSM The Under Thread Stop Motion sensor detects bobbin
thread breaks. The thread detection light blinks green when
bobbin thread problem is detected.
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Automat Components
The BENS automat contains all the tools you need to operate the machine, move
through various menus and execute menu commands.
Liquid Crystal Display
The automat has a 40-character, 30-line liquid crystal display that shows information
about patterns read into memory and provides a command line of menu selections,
using easily recognized icons.
Menu Keys
Menu keys (A-D) correspond to the icon command line displayed above them on the
LCD. The icons change accordingly, as you advance through the various functions.
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Jog Keys
Four arrow keys position the hoop by moving the pantograph under the needle. The
arrows point in the opposite direction that the pantograph moves. Vertical movements
are from left to right and horizontal movements are from front to back.
The jog keys move the pantograph in single pulse movement of 0.1mm, by pressing the
key once; continuous movement, by pressing and holding the key down; and
microfeed movement, by pressing the key once briefly and quickly pressing it a second
time, then holding it down.
Origin Key
The unmarked key in the center of the jog keys, moves the pantograph back to the
starting point, or the origin, of the pattern.
On/Off Keys
Turn the power to the machine on or off directly from the automat. The machine beeps
one long beep indicating it has been powered on.
NOTE: The On/Off keys on the automat do not turn off the driver box
power.
Built-In Floppy Disk Drive
The BENS has a built-in 3.5" floppy disk drive by which patterns can be read into
internal memory for permanent storage.
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Softkeys
The BENS softkeys are easily recognized icon keys that open a specific menu on the
LCD display.
READ
Opens the Read menu. Used to transfer patterns from floppy disk or peripheral
devices to the BENS internal memory. Also accesses floppy disk utilities.
MEMORY
Opens the Pattern List and Memory menu. Used to work with patterns stored in
internal memory. Accesses Pattern Characteristics and Production statistics, as
well as the Rename and Delete commands.
MANUAL
Opens the Manual menu. Used to execute specific machine operations, such
as Clamp and Appliqué. Also accesses Machine Conditions parameters that
control the productivity of the machine.
FLOAT
Places the machine in Float mode. Lets the machine move through the pattern
without sewing.
SPEED
Opens the speed control display. Lets you increase or decrease the machine
sewing speed.
NEEDLE
Opens the needle selection menu. Lets you select the needle you want to sew
with.
TRIM
Executes a manual thread trim on all active sewing heads.
TEACH
Opens the Teach menu. Used to locate and change existing function codes in
a pattern.
DRIVE
Places the machine in Drive mode, ready to sew.
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Menu Overview
The menu structure illustrates the basic operations found on the BENS. Some levels of
the menu are not represented in the diagram below.
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