Pfaff Series 580 Owner's manual

296-12-18 988/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 03.11
-948/26
Supplement to the instruction manual for
the series 580, 1180, 3701, 5480
This instruction manual applies to machines
from software version P350 EDX # 1_052_13
onwards

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Index
Contents ..................................................................................Page
1Proper use............................................................................................................................. 4
1.01 Using standard presser feet .................................................................................................. 4
2Controls ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.01 Puller functions ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.02 Aligning the puller .................................................................................................................. 5
2.03 Control panel.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.03.01 Symbols on the display .......................................................................................................... 6
2.03.02 Plus-minus keys ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.03.03 Function keys ......................................................................................................................... 7
3Commissioning .................................................................................................................... 9
3.01 Basic position of the machine drive ....................................................................................... 9
4Setting up ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.01 Entering the puller feed stroke (stitch length) ...................................................................... 10
4.02 Setting the puller pressure................................................................................................... 10
4.03 Entering the maximum speed ............................................................................................. 11
4.04 Entering the start and end backtacks................................................................................... 11
4.05 Setting the stitch counting function for the bobbin thread control....................................... 12
5Sewing ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.01 Manual sewing..................................................................................................................... 13
5.02 Programmed sewing............................................................................................................ 14
5.03 Error messages.................................................................................................................... 15
5.03.01 Description of the error messages ...................................................................................... 15
6Parameter input.................................................................................................................. 16
6.01.01 Example of how to enter the parameters............................................................................ 16
6.01.02 Selecting the user level........................................................................................................ 17
6.02 Parameter list....................................................................................................................... 18
7Service functions................................................................................................................ 27
7.01 Reset / Cold start ................................................................................................................. 27
7.02 Hardware-test ...................................................................................................................... 28
7.02.01 Test block 1 – inputs ............................................................................................................ 28
7.02.02 Test block 2 – outputs .......................................................................................................... 29
7.02.03 Test block 3 – speed control unit ......................................................................................... 29
7.02.04 Test block 4 – actual value transmitter .................................................................................30
7.02.05 Test block 5 – light barrier .................................................................................................... 30
7.02.06 Test block 6 – thread monitor (only on subclass -926/06) .................................................... 31
7.02.07 Test block 7. - puller ........................................................................................................... 31
7.02.08 Test block 8 – data transfer ............................................................................................... 32
8Circuit diagrams................................................................................................................. 33

Proper use
4
1.01 Using standard presser feet
●With the adapter 1which belongs to
the accessories, standard presser feed
can also be used(Ordering number
91-154 790-22).
●Mount adapter 1as shown in Fig. 1-01.
●Loosen screw 2 and push puller arm 3
back.
●Screw the presser foot onto adapter 1.
●Adjust puller arm 3 so that there is a
clearance of approx. 1 mm between the
puller roller and the presser foot.
●Tighten screw 2.
When using the adapter, the
height of the puller roller must
be adjusted as described in
Chapter 2.02.
Fig. 1 - 01
1 Proper use
With the puller the workpiece is fed continously, which makes it possible to sew to a great
extent without shifting and puckering. The puller’s linear motor enables an individual clearan-
ce space between the needle plate and the puller roller.
All adjustments, such as e.g. puller feed stroke, puller roller clearance etc. are carried out by
altering the parameter values, see Chapter 2.03.03 Selecting and altering parameters.
Any use of these machines which is not approved by the manufacturer shall be
considered as improper use! The manufacturer shall not be liable for any dam-
age arising out of improper use! Proper use shall also be considered to include
compliance with the operation, adjustment, service and repair measures speci-
fied by the manufacturer!
1
2
3

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Controls
Fig. 2 - 01
Engaging/disengaging the puller
●Raise the puller drive unit 1until it locks
into place and swing puller arm 2back as
far as possible. To engage the puller, fol-
low the instructions in the reverse order.
Switching the puller on/off
●The puller is automatically switched on
or off when the puller unit is engaged or
disengaged.
Setting the puller feed motion
●The feed motion of the puller is set
by means of parameters (see Chap.
6 Parameter settings)
Fig. 2 - 02
2.02 Aligning the puller
Puller crosswise to sewing direction
●Loosen screw 1.
●Align puller 2to the seam.
●Tighten screw 1.
Height of the puller roller
●Loosen screw 3
●Align puller 2, so that there is a clearan-
ce of approx. 0.3 mm between the puller
roller 4and the cloth plate.
●Tighten screw 3.
2 Controls
2.01 Puller functions
1
1
3
2
4
2

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Controls
Fig. 6 - 02
1
3
2
2.03.01 Symbols on the display
In addition to texts and set values, the following symbols are shown on the display. The sym-
bols only appear in the programmed sewing mode, see Chapter 5.02 Programmed Sewing.
Current program number
Current seam sector
Number of stitches in current seam sector
Maximum speed in current seam sector
Number of seam sectors in current seam program
Program number of the seam program to be linked
2.03 Control panel
The control panel is used to display and call up the machine functions for setting up and for
sewing operation, for entering parameter values and for reading error messages and service
settings.
The control panel has the following control and display elements:
●The display screen 1consists of a two-line, alphanumerical LCD display with 16 symbols
per line and is used to show relevant information and selection parameters.
●The plus-minus keys 2are used to select or alter the functions and parameters shown on
the display.
●The function keys 3are used to switch the relevant function on or off. Activated functions
are shown in each case by an illuminated LED.

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Controls
2.03.02 Plus-minus keys
The relevant plus-minus keys are used for the selection and alteration of the set values con-
cerned (e.g. when entering bartack stitches). In this case the relevant plus or minus key
is pressed and held while the set value shown above the key slowly changes. If the key is
pressed longer, the set value changes more quickly.
2.03.03 Function keys
The activated function is always shown by the relevant illuminated LED.
Description of the individual functions:
Start bartack
If this key is pressed, the securing stitches at the beginning of the seam (start bartacks) are
switched on or off. The number of forward stitches (A) or reverse stitches (B) for the start
bartack can be changed in each case by pressing the +/- key underneath. To change from
double tacks to single tacks set the forward stitches (A) at zero.
End bartack
●If this key is pressed, the securing stitches at the end of the seam (end bartacks) are
switched on or off. The number of reverse stitches (C) or forward stitches (D) can be
changed in each case by pressing the +/- key underneath. To change from double tacks to
single tacks set the forward stitches (D) at zero.
Raised needle position after sewing stop
●If this key is pressed, the "raised needle position after sewing stop" function is switched
on or off. If the function is switched on, the needle positions in t.d.c. after sewing stops
Raised foot position after sewing stop
●If this key is pressed, the "raised foot position after sewing stop" function is switched on
or off. If the function is switched on, the sewing foot is raised after sewing stops.
Foot position up at end of seam section (with programmed sewing)
●The "Foot position up at end of seam section" function is turned on or off by pressing this
button. If the function is switched on, the sewing foot is raised at the end of the seam
sector.
Thread trimming
●If this key is pressed, the "thread trimming" function is switched on or off
A B C D
3 3 3 3

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Controls
Program speed (only in programmed sewing)
●If this key is pressed, the relevant function is switched on or off.
If the function is activated, the pedal forwards function is used to select the program
speed as a fixed speed. The pedal setting for stopping the fixed speed is chosen with
parameter 206.
●If the function is switched off, the speed is regulated with the pedal until program speed
is reached.
Reverse sewing direction (only in programmed sewing)
●If this key is pressed, the relevant function is switched on or off. If the function is activa-
ted during programmed sewing, the relevant seam sector is sewn in reverse
Manual sewing sector (only in programmed sewing)
●If this key is pressed, the relevant function is switched on or off.
If the function is activated, switching to the next seam sector is not carried out by stitch
counting or sensor, but manually with the pedal setting "-2".
Programmed sewing stop (only in programmed sewing)
●If this key is pressed, the relevant function is switched on or off.
If the function is activated, the machine stops at the end of the seam sector.
Sewing with light barrier
●In the manual sewing mode with light barrier, the number of stitches entered with pa-
rameter 111 corresponds to the light barrier compensation stitches. In the programmed
sewing mode, the number of stitches in the seam sector is used as the number of com-
pensation stitches.
Stitch counting (only in programmed sewing)
●If this key is pressed, the relevant function is switched on or off.
●If the function is activated, in the programmed sewing mode the machine switches to
the next seam sector after the number of stitches entered have been sewn.
TE/Speed
●In the programmed sewing mode, the number of stitches is entered by stitching them
off.
●If this key is pressed once, the machine changes to parameter input.
●If this key is pressed twice (within 5seconds) the machine changes to stitch input.
Scroll
●Press this key to scroll through the sub-menus of the program.
PM / Operating mode
●If this key is pressed, the machine switches between manual and programmed sewing. If
the LED is illuminated, programmed sewing is active.
F1 - F4
No function at present.

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Commissioning
3 Commissioning
3.01 Basic position of the machine drive
●Switch on the machine.
●Press the TE/Speed key twice to call up the parameter input function (LED on).
●Select the technician level B(value "1") with parameter "798", see Chapter 6 parameter
input.
2x
No VAL
B 798 1
●By pressing the corresponding +/- key select the parameter group "700".
No
B 700 0
●Sew a stitch by operating the pedal.
●Turn the balance wheel in the direction of sewing until the needle point is level with the
top edge of the needle plate.
●Press the TE/Speed key to take over the setting and to conclude the input.
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Setting up
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4 Setting up
4.01 Entering the puller feed stroke (stitch length)
●Switch on the machine.
●Enter the feed stroke by pressing the corresponding +/- key.
The puller feed stroke setting must match the stitch length setting of the basic
machine!
●Switch on the machine.
●Set the desired puller pressure by pressing the corresponding +/- key.
The value for the current puller pressure (in %) can be read on the display.
4.02 Setting the puller pressure
4000 PUL 30%
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4000 PUL 30%
2.0mm