Brother BAS-311F-0 User manual

PROGRAMMER
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
BAS-300F Series
KE-436B, 436C
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Programmer 1
Thank you very much for purchasing the Brother Industrial Sewing Machine.
Please read this "Programmer Instruction Manual" and the separate volume "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
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 .................................................................................................................................24
Checking the program setting and setting attribute.............................................................................................24
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 sewing 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
Moving a part of continuous program in parallel partially..........................................................................................80
Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch.............................................................................................................82

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Programming .............................................................................................................................................................85
Creating a line.....................................................................................................................................................85
Creating a curve..................................................................................................................................................85
Creating a circle..................................................................................................................................................86
Creating an arc....................................................................................................................................................88
Creating a semicircle...........................................................................................................................................89
Creating a zigzag circle.......................................................................................................................................90
Creating a zigzag stitch.......................................................................................................................................91
Ending programming...........................................................................................................................................93
Creating needle drop data...................................................................................................................................94
Creating feed data...............................................................................................................................................94
Creating basting data..........................................................................................................................................95
Creating split data ...............................................................................................................................................95
Creating magnified data......................................................................................................................................96
Carrying out double stitch....................................................................................................................................97
Displaying the data image during programming..................................................................................................99
Checking the program setting and setting attribute...........................................................................................100
Editing the current data.....................................................................................................................................100
Deleting a part of data.......................................................................................................................................103
Setting low-speed sewing..................................................................................................................................104
Inputting the trigger (BAS-300 Series) ..............................................................................................................105
Creating a multiple stitch...................................................................................................................................106
Displaying a pattern image.......................................................................................................................................108
Checking the program setting and setting attribute ...........................................................................................109
Checking each stitch...............................................................................................................................................110
Checking a series of stitches automatically.............................................................................................................110
Skipping..................................................................................................................................................................110
Editing program........................................................................................................................................................113
Deleting data............................................................................................................................................................118
Chapter 3 Programming with Command Function
Please read before programming...................................................................................................................................120
Panel description and usage...................................................................................................................................120
Display screen ........................................................................................................................................................121
Programming flowchart...........................................................................................................................................121
Description of commands ..............................................................................................................................................123
Moving needle point................................................................................................................................................123
Deleting data...........................................................................................................................................................123
Ending programming...............................................................................................................................................123
Creating program....................................................................................................................................................124
Editing data.............................................................................................................................................................125
Setting attribute.......................................................................................................................................................126
Other operations .....................................................................................................................................................126
Programming example...................................................................................................................................................127
Programming for each stitch...................................................................................................................................127
Resizing input .........................................................................................................................................................128
Lines .......................................................................................................................................................................129
Curve ......................................................................................................................................................................130
Double stitch...........................................................................................................................................................132
Feed........................................................................................................................................................................133

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Basting....................................................................................................................................................................135
Symmetrical pattern................................................................................................................................................136
Splitting...................................................................................................................................................................138
Zigzag stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................139
Multiple stitch..........................................................................................................................................................140
Example of modified program........................................................................................................................................144
Resizing pattern......................................................................................................................................................144
Changing partially...................................................................................................................................................146
Deleting the first stitch............................................................................................................................................147
Changing the first stitch position.............................................................................................................................149
Adding sewing point before the first stitch ..............................................................................................................150
Adding escape point before the first stitch..............................................................................................................152
Moving the escape point.........................................................................................................................................154
Deleting the escape point.......................................................................................................................................155
Moving the pattern in parallel 1...............................................................................................................................156
Moving the pattern in parallel 2...............................................................................................................................157
Deleting a part of the program during programming...............................................................................................159
Moving a part of continuous program in parallel.....................................................................................................159
Canceling thread breakage at the last stitch...........................................................................................................161
Programming.................................................................................................................................................................163
Creating a line ........................................................................................................................................................163
Creating a curve .....................................................................................................................................................164
Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying 3 points............................................................................................165
Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the diameter....................................................................................167
Creating a circle (zigzag circle) by specifying the radius ........................................................................................168
Creating an arc.......................................................................................................................................................170
Creating a semicircle..............................................................................................................................................171
Creating a zigzag stitch ..........................................................................................................................................172
Creating a multiple stitch ........................................................................................................................................173
Creating double stitch.............................................................................................................................................175
Parallel stitch..........................................................................................................................................................176
Offset......................................................................................................................................................................177
Creating feed data..................................................................................................................................................178
Creating split data...................................................................................................................................................179
Creating magnified data..........................................................................................................................................179
Low-speed sewing..................................................................................................................................................180
Setting the option output.........................................................................................................................................181
Ending programming ..............................................................................................................................................181
Editing data ...................................................................................................................................................................182
Moving symmetrically to the Y axis.........................................................................................................................182
Moving symmetrically to the X axis.........................................................................................................................182
Moving symmetrically to a point..............................................................................................................................183
Rotating a pattern clockwise (counterclockwise)....................................................................................................184
Copying a pattern rotated clockwise (counterclockwise) ........................................................................................185
Resizing..................................................................................................................................................................186
Copying a pattern resized.......................................................................................................................................187
Repeated copying...................................................................................................................................................188
Copying symmetrically to a point............................................................................................................................189
Copying to the X axis..............................................................................................................................................189
Copying to the Y axis..............................................................................................................................................190
Copying in the reverse direction.............................................................................................................................190
Moving in parallel....................................................................................................................................................191
Displaying image...........................................................................................................................................................192
Deleting data .................................................................................................................................................................193
Deleting a part of data ............................................................................................................................................193
Deleting program data............................................................................................................................................193

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Chapter 4 Extended Option Output (BAS-300 Series)
Function of extended option output.........................................................................................................................196
Operating the extended option output.....................................................................................................................196
Items which can be set in the extended option output.............................................................................................197
Setting the extended option output...........................................................................................................................198
Setting enabling conditions ......................................................................................................................................199
Reading the extended option output data.................................................................................................................200
Writing the extended option output data...................................................................................................................201
Deleting the extended option output data.................................................................................................................202
Table of condition number..............................................................................................................................................203
Machine operation mode.........................................................................................................................................203
Standard input.........................................................................................................................................................203
Standard output ......................................................................................................................................................204
Extended option external input................................................................................................................................204
Extended option output...........................................................................................................................................205
Table of extended option input................................................................................................................................206
Table of extended option output..............................................................................................................................207
Example of extended option output.........................................................................................................................208
Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data
Reading data............................................................................................................................................................212
Reading additional data............................................................................................................................................214
Writing data to a floppy disk.....................................................................................................................................216
Deleting data in a floppy disk ...................................................................................................................................218
Formatting a floppy disk...........................................................................................................................................220
Reading other types of data.....................................................................................................................................221
Chapter 6 Preference
Setting preference....................................................................................................................................................224

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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
After use
Wind the cable for storage as shown in the figure.
Display panel
Displays messages during programming.
Operation panel
Press here for operation.

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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 on the programmer.
The needle moves to the home position.
Foot switch pedal
Pattern sheet
2-3 mm

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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 216.).
If the data is not need to be saved, delete it.
Refer to "Deleting data in a floppy disk" (page 218.).
2. Press 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 bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back
side of the programmer.
Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high
or low ambient temperature. Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.
Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty
place. Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight.
Do not bend the disk. Do not put things on the
disk. Avoid contact with solvent or drink.
Do not remove the disk out of the drive during
the access lamp is lit.

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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.
Slide the notch in this direction to write data.
Eject switch
A
ccess lamp

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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 (BAS-300 Series)
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
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
BAS-300 Series 0.3-12.7 mm
KE-436B, 436C 0.3-10.0 mm
Stitch count
Maximum available count is 20,000.
Available types of floppy disk
Data type (*1) Stitch count for memory Data resolution Disk Format Write
BAS-300E Data
(BAS-300F
KE-436B, 436C)
20,000 stitches/ pattern
100 patterns
Total: Up to 360,000 stitches
0.05 mm/pulse
(*4) Available
TFD embroidery data
(*2) (DST, DSB, DSZ) 50,000 stitches/pattern 0.1 mm/pulse
2HD DOS/V 1.44M
Not
available
Formar BAS-300A
data
4,000 stitches/pattern
10 patterns
Total: Up to 40,000 stitches 0.1 mm/pulse Available
Formar BAS-300 data 2,000 stitches/pattern
10 patterns
Total: Up to 20,000 stitches 0.2 mm/pulse
2DD (*3) Formatted
automatically. Not
available
(*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 BAS-300E and former BAS-300A data respectively.
(*2) TFD data is converted to BAS-300E 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 BAS-300A data.
(*4) The machine resolution limit for KE-436B and 436C are 0.1mm/pulse.
Restricted functions ASeries (2DD) E, F Series (2HD) KE Series (2HD) Commands
Resolution 0.1mm/pulse 0.05mm/pulse 0.1 mm/pulse
Low-speed sewing 2 options:
400 and 1200 rpm 4 options:
400, 600, 800, 1200
rpm
4 options:
400, 600, 800, 1200
rpm
Split function in
sewing No Yes Yes
Stoppage of split
with the needle at
the lower end No Yes Yes
Extended option
output No Yes No

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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.
Press this key to start/end
a program.
Refer to "Turning power
OFF" (Page 11).
Press this key to return to
the previous step or when
a setting is canceled.
Press this key to return to
the corresponding submenu.
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 go to
the following steps or to
select ON/OFF setting.
Press these keys to go to
the following steps or to
move the needle.
Press these keys to input
numerical values.
This key may be used
similarly as .

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Chapter 2 Programming with Help Function
Display screen
When is pressed, the following screen is displayed.
If the screen is not displayed, press .
Displays the image of program data.
(Refer to page 108.)
Creates program data.
(Refer to page 85.)
Checks the program data or changes the setting.
(Refer to page 109.)
Edits the program data.
(Refer to page 113.)
Carries out the preference setting
of the programming machine.
Reads/writes data in a floppy disk.
(Refer to page 212.)
Deletes the created/edited
program data.
Displays the available keys.