Brother BAS-311E User manual

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
BAS-300E Series
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Programmer
Thank you very much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine.
Please read this "Programmer Instruction Manual" and the separate volume "Programmable Electronic
Pattern Sewer Instruction Manual" carefully before using the machine.
Operation of this industrial sewing machine is usually carried out in front of moving parts such as the
needle and the needle thread take-up. These parts may cause personal injuries. Please follow the
operational and safety instructions by the experts/instructors and use this machine correctly.

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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Connection.............................................................................................................................. 8
Handling the programmer ......................................................................................................9
After use ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Turning power ON/OFF........................................................................................................ 10
Turning power ON ............................................................................................................................ 10
Turning power OFF .......................................................................................................................... 11
Handling of floppy disk........................................................................................................ 12
Protecting data in floppy disks ......................................................................................................... 13
Setting a Floppy Disk to the Floppy Disk Drive.................................................................................13
Contents................................................................................................................................ 14
Notes for programming ....................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function
Please read before programming ........................................................................................18
Panel description and usage............................................................................................................ 18
Display screen.................................................................................................................................. 19
Programming flowchart .................................................................................................................... 20
Description of icons............................................................................................................. 22
Programming ............................................................................................................................. 22
Displaying a pattern image ........................................................................................................ 23
Checking the program setting and setting attribute....................................................................23
Editing data ................................................................................................................................ 24
Deleting data.............................................................................................................................. 24
Programming example......................................................................................................... 25
Programming for each stitch...................................................................................................... 25
Magnified input........................................................................................................................... 27
Lines .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Curve ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Double stitch .............................................................................................................................. 34
Feed ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Basting ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Symmetrical pattern................................................................................................................... 41
Splitting ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Zigzag stitch............................................................................................................................... 46
Multiple stitch ............................................................................................................................. 48
Example of modified program..............................................................................................52
Resizing pattern ......................................................................................................................... 52
Changing partially ...................................................................................................................... 54
Deleting the first stitch ............................................................................................................... 57
Changing the first stitch position................................................................................................ 59
Adding embroidery point before the first stitch ...........................................................................62
Adding escape point before the first stitch .................................................................................65
Moving the escape point............................................................................................................ 68
Deleting the escape point .......................................................................................................... 70
Moving the pattern in parallel 1 ................................................................................................. 72
Moving the pattern in parallel 2 ................................................................................................. 74
Deleting a part of the program during programming ..................................................................77
Moving a part of continuous program in parallel ........................................................................78
Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch ..............................................................................80

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Programming .................................................................................................................. 83
Creating a line............................................................................................................................ 83
Creating a curve......................................................................................................................... 83
Creating a circle ......................................................................................................................... 84
Creating an arc .......................................................................................................................... 86
Creating a semicircle ................................................................................................................. 87
Creating a zigzag circle ............................................................................................................. 88
Creating a zigzag stitch ............................................................................................................. 89
Ending programming ................................................................................................................. 91
Creating needle drop data ......................................................................................................... 92
Creating feed data ..................................................................................................................... 92
Creating basting data................................................................................................................. 93
Creating split data ...................................................................................................................... 93
Creating magnified data............................................................................................................. 94
Carrying out double stitch .......................................................................................................... 95
Displaying the data image during programming.........................................................................97
Checking the program setting and setting attribute....................................................................98
Editing the current data.............................................................................................................. 98
Deleting a part of data ............................................................................................................. 101
Setting low-speed sewing ........................................................................................................ 102
Inputting the trigger .................................................................................................................. 103
Creating a multiple stitch ......................................................................................................... 104
Displaying a pattern image.........................................................................................106
Checking the program setting and setting attribute............................................107
Checking each stitch ...................................................................................................................... 108
Checking a series of stitches automatically ....................................................................................108
Skipping.......................................................................................................................................... 108
Editing program ............................................................................................................ 111
Deleting data ................................................................................................................. 116
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function
Please read before programming ......................................................................................118
Panel description and usage.......................................................................................................... 118
Display screen................................................................................................................................ 119
Programming flowchart .................................................................................................................. 119
Description of commands ..................................................................................................121
Moving needle point ....................................................................................................................... 121
Deleting data .................................................................................................................................. 121
Ending programming...................................................................................................................... 121
Creating program ........................................................................................................................... 122
Editing data .................................................................................................................................... 123
Setting attribute .............................................................................................................................. 123
Other operations............................................................................................................................. 124
Programming example....................................................................................................... 125
Programming for each stitch .......................................................................................................... 125
Resizing input................................................................................................................................. 126
Lines ............................................................................................................................................... 127
Curve .............................................................................................................................................. 128
Double stitch................................................................................................................................... 130

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Feed ............................................................................................................................................... 131
Basting ........................................................................................................................................... 133
Symmetrical pattern ....................................................................................................................... 134
Splitting........................................................................................................................................... 136
Zigzag stitch ................................................................................................................................... 137
Multiple stitch.................................................................................................................................. 138
Example of modified program............................................................................................142
Resizing pattern ............................................................................................................................. 142
Changing partially........................................................................................................................... 144
Deleting the first stitch.................................................................................................................... 145
Changing the first stitch position .................................................................................................... 147
Adding embroidery point before the first stitch ...............................................................................148
Adding escape point before the first stitch ......................................................................................150
Moving the escape point ................................................................................................................ 152
Deleting the escape point............................................................................................................... 153
Moving the pattern in parallel 1 ...................................................................................................... 154
Moving the pattern in parallel 2 ...................................................................................................... 155
Deleting a part of the program during programming.......................................................................157
Moving a part of continuous program in parallel.............................................................................157
Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch...................................................................................159
Programming ...................................................................................................................... 161
Creating a line ................................................................................................................................ 161
Creating a curve ............................................................................................................................. 162
Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying 3 points ...................................................................163
Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the diameter............................................................ 165
Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the radius ................................................................166
Creating an arc............................................................................................................................... 168
Creating a semicircle...................................................................................................................... 169
Creating a zigzag stitch.................................................................................................................. 170
Creating a multiple stitch................................................................................................................ 172
Creating double stitch .................................................................................................................... 173
Parallel stitch .................................................................................................................................. 174
Offset .............................................................................................................................................. 175
Creating feed data.......................................................................................................................... 176
Creating split data .......................................................................................................................... 177
Creating magnified data ................................................................................................................. 177
Low-speed sewing.......................................................................................................................... 178
Setting the option output ................................................................................................................ 179
Ending programming...................................................................................................................... 179
Editing data......................................................................................................................... 180
Moving symmetrically to the Y axis ................................................................................................ 180
Moving symmetrically to the X axis ................................................................................................ 180
Moving symmetrically to a point ..................................................................................................... 181
Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise) ............................................................................182
Copying a pattern rotated clockwise (counterclockwise) ................................................................183
Resizing.......................................................................................................................................... 184
Copying a pattern resized .............................................................................................................. 185
Repeated copying .......................................................................................................................... 186
Copying symmetrically to a point ................................................................................................... 187
Copying to the X axis ..................................................................................................................... 187
Copying to the Y axis ..................................................................................................................... 188
Copying in the reverse direction .................................................................................................... 188
Moving in parallel ........................................................................................................................... 189
Displaying image................................................................................................................ 190
Deleting a data.................................................................................................................... 191
Deleting a part of data.................................................................................................................... 191
Deleting program data.................................................................................................................... 191

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Chaper 4 Extended Option Output
Function of extended option output................................................................................................ 194
Operating the extended option output............................................................................................ 194
Items which can be set in the extended option output.................................................................... 195
Setting the extended option output...........................................................................196
Setting enabling conditions .......................................................................................197
Reading the extended option output data ................................................................198
Writing the extended option output data ..................................................................199
Deleting the extended option output data ................................................................200
Table of condition number .................................................................................................201
Machine operation mode................................................................................................................ 201
Standard input ................................................................................................................................ 201
Standard output.............................................................................................................................. 202
Extended option external input ...................................................................................................... 202
Extended option output .................................................................................................................. 203
Table of extended option input....................................................................................................... 204
Table of extended option output .................................................................................................... 205
Example of extended option output ............................................................................................... 206
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data
Reading data............................................................................................................... 210
Reading additional data..............................................................................................212
Writing data to a floppy disk ......................................................................................214
Deleting data in a floppy disk.....................................................................................216
Formatting a floppy disk.............................................................................................218
Reading other types of data .......................................................................................219
Chapter 6 Preference
Setting preference...................................................................................................... 222

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Chapter 1
Preparations of operation

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Connection
Connection of the programmer cable to the machine is described here.
Check that the machine power is OFF before connecting the cable.
1. Connect the cable to the connector on the left side of the operation panel.

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Handling the programmer
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After use
Wind the cable for storage as shown in the figure.
Operation panel
Press here for operation.
Display panel
Displays messages during programming.

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Turning power ON/OFF
Turning power ON
1. Switch ON the machine.
2. Press the foot switch pedal to lift the work clamp.
3. Set the pattern sheet.
Fix the pattern sheet with adhesive tape on the feed plate to prevent displacement.
4. Press the foot switch pedal to lower the work clamp.
5. Moving the needle closer to the pattern sheet by turning the pulley allows
easier programming.
6. Press
P
on the programmer.
The needle moves to the home position.
Foot switch pedal
2-3 mm
Pattern sheet

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Turning power OFF
1. Write the programmer data into a floppy disk.
Refer to "Writing data to a floppy disk" (page 214.).
If the data is not need to be saved, delete it.
Refer to "Deleting data in a floppy disk" (page 216.).
2. Press
P
on the programmer.
The panel turns off.
3. Press the foot switch pedal to lift the work clamp.
4. Remove the pattern sheet.
5. Press the foot switch pedal to lower the work clamp.
6. Switch OFF the machine.
Foot switch pedal

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Handling of floppy disk
Do not force open the shutter for direct
contact with the magnetic area.
Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high
or low ambient temperature.
Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty
place.
Do not bend the disk. Do not put things on
the disk.
Do not remove the disk out of the drive during
the access lamp is lit.
Do not bring disks near magnetic mat-
ters such as magnetic screwdriver or the
back side of the programmer.
Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.
Do not store floppy disks under direct sun-
light.
Avoid contact with solvent or drink.

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
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 shown below.
Setting a Floppy Disk to the Floppy Disk Drive
Insert a floppy disk straight into the slot. The label side of the disk must face the front.
Press the eject switch to remove the disk out of the drive.
Do not press the eject switch during the access lamp is lit. This may lead to data corruption.
Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting.
Eject switch
Access lamp
Slide the notch in this direction to write data.

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Contents
This manual consists of the following chapters.
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Describes the basic precautions.
Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function
Describes the procedure to create programs using icons.
It is recommended for persons
who are used to icon input.
who use this machine for the first time.
who sometimes create programs.
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function
Describes the procedure to create programs using command functions.
It is recommended for persons
who is specially responsible for program creation.
who have created programs for BAS-300 series.
Chapter 4 Extended Option Output
Describes on setting the extended option output.
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data
Describes the procedure to read from/write into floppy disks.
Chapter 6 Preference
Describes the setting procedure of the operation conditions.

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation
Restricted functions A Series (2DD) E Series(2HD) Commmands
Resolution 0.1mm/pulse 0.05mm/pulse
Low-speed 2 options: 4 options:
L
66 8
sewing 400 and 1200 spm 400, 600, 800, 1200 spm
L
66 9
Split function in No Yes
L
22 0
sewing
L
23 0
Stoppage of split No Yes
L
22 1
L
23 1
Extended option No Yes
output
Notes for programming
Pattern sheet
Use thin plotting paper or prepare copies of pattern sheet.
The pattern sheet is designed in the original scale. Adjust the size to magnification (2,
5, or 10) for magnified input.
Stitch length
Setting range between 0.3 and 12.7 mm is available.
Stitch count
Maximum available count is 20,000.
Available types of floppy disk
(*1) As shown in the table, four types of data are available for writing. Data written into 2HD and 2DD
disks are automatically converted to BAS300E and former BAS300A data respectively.
(*2) TFD data is converted to BAS300E data by the programmer and becomes available for sewing.
(*3) Restrictions for 2DD floppy disks
The use of following functions added to the E series are restricted to maintain the compatibility with
former BAS300A data.
with the needle
at the lower end
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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

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Chapter 2
Programming with Help Function

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Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function
Please read before programming
When the lamp on the button
?
is lit, small pictures appear on the display. These pictures represent
different functions. They are called 'icons'. This chapter describes the method of programming with icons.
Panel description and usage
The following panel keys are used in Help mode.
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ESC
P
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45
12 3
6
7 8 9
?
Press this key to return to the
previous step or when a setting
is canceled.
This key may be used
similarly as .
Messages and program
description are displayed here.
Press this key and turn on the
key lamp for programming
with the help function.
Press this key to check setting.
Press these keys to input
numerical values.
Press this key to return to the
corresponding submenu.
Press this key to start/end a
program.
Refer to "Turning power OFF"
(Page 11).
Press these keys to go to the
following steps or to move the
needle.
Press these keys to go to the
following steps or to select
ON/OFFF setting.

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Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function
Display screen
When
P
is pressed, the following screen is displayed.
If the screen is not displayed, press
?
.
Creates program data.
(Refer to page 83.)
Reads/writes data in a floppy disk.
(Refer to page 210.)
Deletes the created/edited
program data.
Carries out the preference setting
of the programming machine.
Displays the available keys.
Displays the image of program data.
(Refer to page 106.)
Edits the program data.
(Refer to page 111.)
Checks the program data or
changes the setting.
(Refer to page 107.)