Brother PD-3000 User manual

PD-3000
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
PROGRAMMER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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 such as
the needle and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.
Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating
the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Safety indications and their meanings
This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to
ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.
Indications
WARNING The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions can result in severe injury or death.
CAUTION The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
Symbols
· · · · · This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the
triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)
· · · · · This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.
· · · · · This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates
the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.)

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2. Notes on safety
WARNING
Basic precautions
Do not disassemble or modify the programmer,
otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or
problems with correct operation.
Ask the place of purchase or a qualified technician to
carry out any internal inspections, adjustments or
repairs that may be required.
(Any problems with correct operation that occur as a
result of the customer attempting to disassemble or
modify the programmer will not be covered by the
warranty.)
The bag that the programmer came in should be
kept out of the reach of children or disposed of
safely. Young children may risk suffocation if they
place it over their head while playing with it.
Do not handle the programmer or connector for the
sewing machine or the AC adapter with wet hands,
otherwise it may cause electric shocks.
If the programmer is subjected to a strong force
such as by being dropped or stepped on, it may
become damaged.
If you continue to use the programmer while it is
damaged, it may result in fire or electric shocks. If
the programmer becomes damaged, immediately
disconnect it from the sewing machine (or
disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and
contact the place of purchase or a qualified
technician.
Do not insert objects such as screwdrivers into the
AC adapter jack or the CF card slot, otherwise it
may case fire or electric shocks or problems with
correct operation.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet
before disconnecting the AC adapter plug from the
programmer, otherwise it may cause electric shocks
or problems with correct operation.
Installation
Do not use any AC adapter other than the one from
Brother, otherwise it may cause fire or electric
shocks or problems with correct operation.
When using the AC adapter, do not use any voltage
other than the specified voltage, otherwise it may
cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct
operation.
Do not damage or process the connection cable for
the sewing machine or the AC adapter cable, or
place heavy objects such as furniture on top of them
or bend or pull them with excessive force, otherwise
it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with
correct operation.
During use
If a foreign object gets inside the programmer,
immediately disconnect it from the sewing machine
(or disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet)
and contact the place of purchase or a qualified
technician. If you continue to use the programmer
while there is a foreign object inside it, may result in
fire or electric shocks or problems with correct
operation.
Do not allow water or oil to get onto the programmer,
otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or
problems with correct operation.
If any liquids get onto the programmer, immediately
disconnect it from the sewing machine (or
disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet) and
contact the place of purchase or a qualified
technician.
Do not use the programmer if a problem is noticed
such as smoke or a bad odor coming from the
programmer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric
shocks or problems with correct operation.
Immediately disconnect the programmer from the
sewing machine (or disconnect the AC adapter from
the wall outlet) and contact the place of purchase or
a qualified technician.
(The programmer must never be repaired by the
customer, as it can be extremely dangerous to do
so.)

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CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the programmer and the sewing machine in
an area which is free from sources of strong
electrical noise such as electrical line noise or
static electric noise.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause
problems with correct operation of the programmer
and the sewing machine.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the
machine.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this
may cause problems with correct operation of the
programmer and the sewing machine.
The power supply capacity should be greater than
the requirements for the equipment’s power
consumption.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause
problems with correct operation of the programmer
and the sewing machine.
The ambient temperature should be within the
range of 5°C to 35°C during use and storage.
Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
may cause problems with correct operation of the
programmer and the sewing machine.
The relative humidity should be within the range of
45% to 85% during use and storage, and no dew
formation should occur in any devices.
Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
formation may cause problems with correct
operation of the programmer and the sewing
machine.
In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power
and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Lightning may cause problems with correct
operation of the programmer and the sewing
machine.
Installation
Do not place the programmer on unstable
surfaces such as unsteady tables or high
shelves, otherwise it may tip over or fall down
and cause injury.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the
programmer, otherwise it may become
unbalanced and tip over or fall down and
cause injury.
Turn off the power switch before connecting and
disconnecting the connector for the sewing
machine, otherwise it may damage the programmer
and the control box.
Be sure to disconnect the connector for the sewing
machine when using the AC adapter, otherwise it
may cause problems with correct operation of the
programmer.
During use
The programmer and the sewing machine
should only be used by operators who have
received proper training.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using
the sewing machine.
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger
that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken
needle may enter your eyes and injury may
result.
When finished with creating programs,
disconnect the connector for the sewing
machine and store the programmer in a safe
place.
If the sewing machine is operated while the
programmer is still sitting on the work table,
the programmer may fall down and cause
injury, or damage to the programmer may
result.
If a problem occurs with the operation of the
programmer or the sewing machine , contact the
place of purchase or a qualified technician.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Read Me..............................................................1
Confirming the contents of the box ................................................... 2
Contents and usage ............................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Programmer...........................5
Part names and functions................................................................... 6
Features.............................................................................................. 7
Stitch length.................................................................................................7
Stitch count..................................................................................................7
Basic operation .................................................................................. 7
Connecting the programmer to the sewing machine...................................8
Turning the power on...................................................................................8
Turning the power off..................................................................................9
When using the programmer alone............................................................10
Precautions on disassembly, assembly, and part replacement...................10
Making initial settings ......................................................................11
Making environment settings .......................................................... 12
Functional overview of PD-3000..................................................... 13
Notes on pattern sheet...................................................................... 13
About pattern sheet....................................................................................13
Handling media................................................................................ 14
Handling CF cards.....................................................................................14
Handling floppy disks................................................................................16
Applicable types of media.........................................................................17
Setting a medium.......................................................................................18
Protecting data in floppy disks ..................................................................20
Chapter 3 Programming with Icons.................................21
Programming with icons.................................................................. 22
Keys to be used..........................................................................................22
Making environment settings ....................................................................23
Programming screen..................................................................................24
Description of icons...................................................................................24
Procedure for programming with icons........................................... 29
Programming example..................................................................... 32
Programming for each stitch .....................................................................32
Programming a detailed pattern for each stitch (magnified input)............33
Pattern with lines.......................................................................................33
Pattern with curves....................................................................................34
Double stitch..............................................................................................35
Continuous sewing with the work clamp in position after thread
trimming (feed)..........................................................................................36
Basting.......................................................................................................37
Symmetrical pattern...................................................................................38
Programming different patterns by splitting each in sequence (split).......39
Zigzag stitch ..............................................................................................40
Multiple stitch............................................................................................41
Programming tracing according to a pattern.............................................43
Procedure for modifying program................................................... 44
Example of modified program......................................................... 46
Resizing a pattern......................................................................................46
Modifying a part of pattern........................................................................47
Deleting the first stitch to change the sewing start point to the position
of the second stitch....................................................................................49
Moving the sewing start point ...................................................................50
Adding a new sewing start point before the first stitch.............................51
Adding an escape point before the sewing start point...............................52
Moving the escape point............................................................................54
Deleting the escape point...........................................................................55
Moving the pattern in parallel
(when the first stitch is the sewing start point)..........................................56
Moving the pattern in parallel (when the first stitch is the escape point)..56
Deleting a part of data during programming.............................................58
Moving a part of a continuous program in paralle....................................59
Moving a part of a continuous program in parallel partially.....................60
Not trimming thread at the last stitch........................................................61
Programming ..................................................................... 62
Creating a line............................................................................62
Creating a curve ........................................................................ 62
Creating a circle............................................. 63
Creating an arc .......................................................................... 64
Creating a semicircle................................................................. 64
Creating a zigzag stitch ............................................................. 65
Creating a zigzag circle.................................... 65
Creating double stitch.................................... 67
Creating a multiple stitch .......................................................... 68
Creating needle drop data.......................................................... 68
Creating feed data...................................................................... 68
Creating basting data................................................................. 69
Creating trace data..................................................................... 69
Checking the program setting and setting attribute................... 69
Editing the current program ...................................................... 70
Deleting a part of current data................................................... 72
Creating a stop stitch................................................................. 73
Creating code......................................................................74
Making out thread trimming ..................................................... 74
Setting out option output........................................................... 74
Low-speed sewing..................................................................... 74
Creating split data...................................................................... 75
Basting....................................................................................... 75
Changing the height of the presser foot .................................... 76
Changing the thread tension...................................................... 76