SWF Dual Function E Series User manual

MMEEEE--110011220011
USER ’’ S MANUAL
Dual Function Series Operating
SSuunnSSttaarr CCOO..,, LLTTDD..
•Dual Function 1x1
•Dual Function E-Series
•Dual DM Series
•Dual K Series

1. THIS IS AN INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE USE OF AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINES. READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE.
2. CONTENTS IN THIS INSTRUCTION MAY CHANGE, WITHOUT
PRIOR NOTICE, FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MACHINE QUALITY AND
THUS MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO THE MACHINE YOU
PURCHASED. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT FOR INQUIRIES.
3. THIS IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AS AN INDUSTRIAL
MACHINE. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR OTHER THAN
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSE.

Table of Contents
1.0 Dual Function Series Embroidery Machine Operation Box
........................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Names and Functions .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 LCD monitor .................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
2.0 Basic Procedures of Embroidery
......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Power ON ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Basic procedures ............................................................................................................................................ 2-5
3.0 Installing Machine Operating Program
.............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.0 SWF Install Program ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Install ................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.2 Back-up ............................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.1.3 Memory ............................................................................................................................................ 3-5
3.1.4 System ............................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.0 Changing machine setting .............................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.2.1 Setting embroidery specifications .................................................................................................. 3-10
3.2.2 Setting machine and signals ............................................................................................................ 3-13
4.0 Screen Display of Machine Operating Program
............................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Embroidery display ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.0 Work information display ............................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.1 Design information ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.2 Machine information ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Left (MC1), Right (MC2) Buttons ............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.4 Function keys ................................................................................................................................................. 4-3
4.5.0 Special function keys .................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.5.1 Machine tools ................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.5.2 Needle(color) change key .............................................................................................................. 4-3
4.5.3 Manual trimming key .................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.5.4 Frame Move Button ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.6 Speed change key ............................................................................................................................................ 4-3
4.7.0 Work progress message and Clock display ................................................................................................... 4-4
4.7.1 Work progress message ................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.7.2 Date / Time setting .......................................................................................................................... 4-5
5.0 Function Menu before Embroidery
..................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Menu structure before embroidery ................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2.0 Machine tools .................................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.1 Origin ................................................................................................................................................ 5-3
5.2.2 Frame Center .................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.3 Language ........................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.4 Same Work ........................................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.5 Hoop Select ........................................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.6 Use of All-Heads................................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.7 Needle Bar Up/Down........................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.8 Sequin Lift / Feed (optional) ............................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2.9 PF Up / Down..................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Needle(color) change ..................................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.4 Manual trimming ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.5 Frame Move ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.6 Left (MC1), Right (MC2) Buttons .................................................................................................................. 5-6
5.7 EMB Call .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.8.0 Input ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-14
5.8.1 FDD Input ......................................................................................................................................... 5-15
5.8.2 USB Input ........................................................................................................................................ 5-19
5.8.3 CF Card Input ................................................................................................................................. 5-20
5.8.4 Serial Input ...................................................................................................................................... 5-21
5.9.0 Setting ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-22

5.9.1 Basic setting .................................................................................................................................... 5-24
5.9.2 EMB parameter setting .................................................................................................................. 5-30
5.9.3 M/C parameter setting .................................................................................................................... 5-34
5.9.4 Needle setting(color setting) ........................................................................................................ 5-38
5.9.5 Frame offset setting .......................................................................................................................... 5-50
5.9.6 Option setting .................................................................................................................................. 5-52
5.9.7 The others setting ............................................................................................................................ 5-59
5.10.0 Ready ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-63
5.10.1 Position ............................................................................................................................................. 5-64
5.10.2 Gauge ............................................................................................................................................... 5-65
5.10.3 Exclude ............................................................................................................................................ 5-66
5.10.4 Fastview ........................................................................................................................................... 5-67
5.10.5 Trace ................................................................................................................................................. 5-70
5.11.0 Repeat ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-71
5.11.1 General repeat ................................................................................................................................. 5-72
5.11.2 Special repeat .................................................................................................................................. 5-80
5.11.3 Repeat load ...................................................................................................................................... 5-85
5.12.0 Edit ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-86
5.12.1 Stitch edit .......................................................................................................................................... 5-87
5.12.2 Stitch divide ..................................................................................................................................... 5-94
5.12.3 Design filtering ............................................................................................................................... 5-99
5.12.4 Design zoom in ...............................................................................................................................5-100
5.13.0 Machine setting ..............................................................................................................................................5-102
5.13.1 Machine service ..............................................................................................................................5-103
5.13.2 Machine information .....................................................................................................................5-103
5.13.3 Machine test ....................................................................................................................................5-104
5.13.4 Frame origin ....................................................................................................................................5-106
5.13.5 Error information ............................................................................................................................5-107
5.13.6 Thread break information .............................................................................................................5-107
5.13.7 Memory Initial ................................................................................................................................5-107
6.0
Function Menu during Embroidery
..................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Menu structure during embroidery ............................................................................................................. 6-3
6.2 EMB Call ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.3 Setting ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-5
6.4 Float ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.5 Frame ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-7
6.6 S-Code ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-8
7.0 Troubleshooting
......................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.0 Error displays and troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 Main shaft motor and others........................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 X,Y motors........................................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.3 Needle(color) change ...................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.4 Encoder ............................................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.1.5 Repeat ............................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.6 Floppy disks and communication ................................................................................................ 7-3
7.1.7 Memory ............................................................................................................................................ 7-4
7.1.8 Communication Error .................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.1.9 USB Memory .................................................................................................................................. 7-5
7.2.0 Machine Setting and Troubleshooting (※Dual Function 1×1 Embroidery Machine) ..................... 7-6
7.2.1 Rear Side of Control Box ............................................................................................................... 7-6
7.2.2 I/O Board, X/Y Driver Board Dip Switch Setting ..................................................................... 7-7
7.2.3 When the Power is not Turned On ............................................................................................... 7-10
7.3.0 Machine Setting and Troubleshooting (※In case of Dual Function 2×2 or above) ................................. 7-11
7.3.1 Rear Side of Control Box ................................................................................................................. 7-11
7.3.2 I/O Board , X/Y Driver Board Dip Switch Setting.......................................................................... 7-12
7.3.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 7-14
7.4.0 Machine Setting and Troubleshooting (※Dual DM Series) ........................................................................ 7-15
7.5 System Block Diagram..................................................................................................................................... 7-17


LCD monitor
It is a touch screen-type color LCD monitor, which displays all information necessary for embroidery work.
When desiring to perform a function, the function key can be pressed using a touch screen pen or a finger.
Start
To start embroidery.
Stop
To stop embroidery.
1.1 Names and Functions
Dual Function Series Embroidery Machine is a high-performing embroidery machine, since it works as much as two
embroidery machines. It has a touch-screen type Operation Box as shown in [Fig. 1.1-1]. The OP Box can be folded and
fixed with the panel on the back. It is not required to attach the OP Box to the embroidery machine, so that it can be
placed wherever the user wants to put. The cable and ports are located on the right and rear side of the OP Box.
[Fig1.1-1]
1
DUAL Function Series Embroidery Machine Operation Box
▶ Front
StartStart
Stop Stop
LCD screen


[Fig1.1-2]
[Fig1.1-3] [Fig1.1-4]
USB Port (Master)
Designs can be uploaded to or downloaded from the USB memory through the ports.
 USB Port (Slave)
Designs can be uploaded to or downloaded from the USB memory through the ports.
(This is under development.)
Connecting floppy drive to the cable
The portable floppy disk drive can be connected to the cable.
Serial Port
Serial port can be used for serial communication.
The connector cover is designed to prevent dusts and other foreign materials from gathering. When linking to
the connector, press the cover to open it.
Keyboard Port
VGA (Monitor) Port
Serial Port
LAN Port for networking
Cable connection for power signal transmission
▶ Right
▶Back
 
 

Refer to the following examples of the keys frequently used in the menu screen.
[Fig.1.2-2] shows a set of function menus. Each menu offers specific functions.

1.2 LCD monitor
The OP Box of Dual Embroidery Machine has a touch screen monitor.
The touch monitors are slightly different from the existing keypad-type monitors.
You are simply to touch the desired menus on the screen using touch pens or your fingers. Press the menu and you will
see one or more sub menus. [Fig.1.2-1] shows the display of the operating program of the Dual Embroidery Machine.
[Fig1.2-1]
[Fig1.2-2]
[Fig1.2-3]
[Fig. 1.2-3] shows the button used to change the embroidery operation program screen.

END : End the command execution.
It closes the work window where the command is executed.
Ok, Yes : Confirm whether the command is correct or execute it.
Cancel, No : Cancel the execution of a command.

[Fig1.2-4]
You can see in [Fig.1.2-4] a scroll bar and an Up/Down key. To
see the next screen, simply drag down the scroll bar or press
Up/Down key.
As in <Fig.1.2-1>, the button on the currently chosen screen is turned yellow, meaning that it is activated.
In order to choose the operating program screen of MC2, choose the gray button, which is currently deactivated.
If the message “System Initial” still remains even after the screen is changed, the power might not be turned
on or the machine might not be initialized. Close the message window and check the machine.


2.1 Power ON
2
Basic Procedures of Embroidery
[Fig.2.1-1]
OP Box
MC2 Emergency switchMC1 Emergency switch
MC2
Power switch
MC1
Power switch
 Plug in the embroidery machine and turn on the power switch of MC1. Then the LCD screen of the OP
Box is turned on, and the embroidery machine operation program is displayed on the screen.
 Plug in the embroidery machine and turn on the power switch of MC2. Then the LCD screen of the OP
Box is turned on, and the embroidery machine operation program is displayed on the screen.
(When either MC1 or MC2 is switched on, the OP Box will be turned on.)
 Press the frame move button to check if the frame is moving properly. Or check the basic motions of
the frame following the instructions in “5.13.3 Operation Check.”
[WARNING]
Make sure to turn OFF the power when repairing the machine.




①Lift the NFB switch in the middle as in <Fig. 2.1-2>.
②Press the green power switch on the NFB switch.
③If the left and right emergency switches are on, the power is supplied to the left and right sides as well. If the
emergency switch is off, the LCD on the side where the emergency switch is off will not be turned on.
④Use the frame move key to check the frame motion or check the basic motion of the frame with reference to
"5.11.3 Motion Test."
[WARNING]
Make sure to turn off the NFB switch or pull out the power plug during A/S service. If only one side is turned
on and the other side is turned off, it is still required that the both sides shall be turned off for A/S service.
󱄿MC with OFF-status (unpressed status by spinning clockwise) of right/left emergency switches is only
operating. The MC with ON-status (pressed status) is not working.
[Fig.2.1-2]









[REFERENCE]
How to turn on the power when you turn off the MC1 or MC2 power by pressing emergency switch during or
before stitching (Refer to <figure 2. 1-2>)
①The power is off when you press the emergency switch of MC1 or MC2 during or before stitching.
②To turn on the MC1 or MC2 again, set the ON-status emergency switch (pressed status) to the OFF-status (unpressed
status by spinning clockwise).
③The power of MC1 or MC2 is on and then the exiting stitch work appears on the LCD.
④Restart stitching after check out the readiness of stitch work.



①Lift the NFB switch in the middle as in <Fig. 2.1-3>.
②Press the green power switch on the NFB switch.
③If the left and right emergency switches are on, the power is supplied to the left and right sides as well. If the
emergency switch is off, the LCD on the side where the emergency switch is off will not be turned on.
④Use the frame move key to check the frame motion or check the basic motion of the frame with reference to
"5.11.3 Motion Test."
[WARNING]
Make sure to turn off the NFB switch or pull out the power plug during A/S service. If only one side is turned
on and the other side is turned off, it is still required that the both sides shall be turned off for A/S service.
[Fig.2.1-3]


 





[REFERENCE]
How to turn on the power when you turn off the MC1 or MC2 power by pressing emergency switch during or
before stitching (Refer to <figure 2. 1-3>)
①The power is off when you press the emergency switch of MC1 or MC2 during or before stitching.
②To turn on the MC1 or MC2 again, set the ON-status emergency switch (pressed status) to the OFF-status (unpressed
status by spinning clockwise).
③Press the green power switch for one second during the emergency switch off period.
④The power of MC1 or MC2 is on and then the exiting stitch work appears on the LCD.
⑤Restart stitching after check out the readiness of stitch work.
󱄿MC with OFF-status (unpressed status by spinning clockwise) of right/left emergency switches is only
operating. The MC with ON-status (pressed status) is not working.



①Lift the NFB switch in the middle as in <Fig. 2.1-4>.
②Press the green power switch on the NFB switch.
③If the left and right emergency switches are on, the power is supplied to the left and right sides as well. If the
emergency switch is off, the LCD on the side where the emergency switch is off will not be turned on.
④Use the frame move key to check the frame motion or check the basic motion of the frame with reference to
"5.11.3 Motion Test."
[WARNING]
Make sure to turn off the NFB switch or pull out the power plug during A/S service. If only one side is turned
on and the other side is turned off, it is still required that the both sides shall be turned off for A/S service.
[REFERENCE]
How to turn on the power when you turn off the MC1 or MC2 power by pressing emergency switch during or
before stitching (Refer to <figure 2. 1-4>)
①The power is off when you press the emergency switch of MC1 or MC2 during or before stitching.
②To turn on the MC1 or MC2 again, set the ON-status emergency switch (pressed status) to the OFF-status (unpressed
status by spinning clockwise).
③Press the green power switch for one second during the emergency switch off period.
④The power of MC1 or MC2 is on and then the exiting stitch work appears on the LCD.
⑤Restart stitching after check out the readiness of stitch work.

Fig.2.1-4









󱄿MC with OFF-status (unpressed status by spinning clockwise) of right/left emergency switches is only
operating. The MC with ON-status (pressed status) is not working.


TURN ON THE MAIN POWER
IS THE OPERATIONG SYSTEM IN MEMORY?
IS LEFT OR RIGHT START BUTTON PRESSED? INSTALL OPERATING SYSTEM
ARE THERE DESIGNS IN MEMORY?
CALL DESIGN
SELECT NEEDLE BAR
SET-UP PARAMETERS FOR OPERATION
DO YOU WANT REPETITION?
DO YOU WANT AUXILIARY WORK (GAUGE, ETC.)
SET WORK POSITION
DO YOU WANT FRAME OFFSET?
PUSH BAR SWITCH TO START
REPETITION
AUXILIARY WORK
SET-UP FRAME OFFSET
READ DESIGN FROM DISK OR USB
ARE THERE PREVIOUSLY WORKED DESIGNS?
AUTOMATIC READ IN DESIGN
AUTOMATIC READ IN OF SETTING
CHANGE SETTING?
NO
NO
NO 
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
2.2 Basic procedures


3
Installing Machine Operating Program
Program is factory-installed and set. However, you might need to change the setting or upgrade the program according
to your requirements. You can re-install the program or initialize the setting.
Going into the SWF Install Program
1. Automatically enters if machine operating program is not installed [Fig 3.0-2].
2. Logo screen will show for 2 seconds while booting (see [Fig.3.0-1]). If you press left or right start button, you will see the
screen like [Fig.3.0-3].
3. When the touch point is not controlled properly, turn off the power and turn it on again. Press the STOP button on the left or
right side, and the screen for monitor position setup appears.
MachinePress Frame Movement on logo screenFrame Movement Key
Move to SWF Install Program
Move to set touch monitor location
(refer to 3.1.4 System)
Press left or right start button
Press left or right stop button
[Fig. 3.0-3][Fig. 3.0-2]
[Fig. 3.0-1]


3.1.0 SWF Install Program
As illustrated in [Fig.3.0-3], SWF Install Program offers functions including setting, back-up, memory management, and
system setting.
3.1.1 Install
You can install the machine operating system and transfer necessary data files operation box through input device
(floppy, USB).
(1) Program: Operating program
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will see a screen like [Fig.3.1.1-1].
To use a floppy disk for installation, insert the floppy disk containing the machine operating program and press
. To use a USB memory for installation, insert the USB memory to the USB port and press .
To cancel installation, press .
(2) Data: Data necessary for operating system
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will see a screen like [Fig.3.1.1-2].
To use a floppy disk for data importing, insert the floppy disk containing data files and press . To use a
USB memory for data importing, insert the USB memory to the USB port and press . To cancel
installation, press .
[Fig. 3.1.1-1] [Fig. 3.1.1-2]


[CAUTION]
The file system of USB memory should be FAT 16. FAT 32 cannot be used.
(3) Program: Machine Control Program
Press in <Fig. 3.0-3> and the screen in <Fig. 3.1.1-3> appears. To install the program using a floppy disk,
insert the machine control program floppy disk and press . To install the program using a USB memory,
connect the USB memory to a USB port, and press . If you want to cancel the installation, press .
[Fig. 3.1.1-3]


3.1.2 Back-up
You can back-up the operating program and the data files in use in a floppy disk in case of their loss. You cannot use
what is stored in the back-up system if you formatted the memory.
(1) Program
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will go to a screen [Fig.3.1.2-1].
To back up the operating program using a floppy disk, insert an empty floppy disk and press . To back up
the operating system using a USB memory, insert the USB memory to the USB port and press . Press
to cancel the back-up process.
(2) Data
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will go to a screen [Fig.3.1.2-2].
To back up the data using a floppy disk, insert an empty floppy disk and press . To back up the data using
the USB memory, insert the USB memory to the USB port and press . Press to cancel the back-
up process.
[Fig. 3.1.2-1] [Fig. 3.1.2-2]
[CAUTION]
The file system of USB memory should be FAT 16. FAT 32 cannot be used.


3.1.3 Memory
You can format or initialize the existing settings in the memory.
(1) Format
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will go to a screen [Fig.3.1.3-1]. Press and your memory space will
be formatted all your programs and data will be deleted. To cancel, press .
(2) Para Init
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will go to a screen [Fig.3.1.3-2]. Press to initialize all previous
settings created using the embroidery operating program. To cancel, press .
(3) Para Set
Press in [Fig.3.0-3] and you will go to a screen [Fig.3.1.3-3]. Press and you will go to a screen
where you can initialize and newly set the machine. To cancel, press (see [Fig.3.2-1]).
[Fig. 3.1.3-3][Fig. 3.1.3-1] [Fig. 3.1.3-2]


3.1.4 System
You can input the Lock key and adjust the touch monitor.
(1) Lock key
The operating program offers Lock function. You can use the operating program in the lock-selected program
without problem for a certain period of time. But after the period, you will have inconvenience in using the program
due to delays.
If your Lock function is selected, you will see a logo screen like [Fig.3.1.4-1] instead of [Fig.3.0-1]. You will have
no problems with [Fig.3.1.4-1] for 10 days. You will see the logo screen for 2 seconds. But after 10 days, there will
be delays in the pop-up of the program (see [Fig.3.1.4-2]) as well as between the embroideries.
To fix the problem, you have to get a new Lock key from your agent and enter it. If you don’t fix the problem and
leave it, the delay time will become longer and you will feel more inconvenience.
[Fig. 3.1.4-1] [Fig. 3.1.4-2]
[CAUTION]
Lock keys come in two types: ones with the set usage period and others with unlimited usage period. Consult
your SWF agent for choice of the Lock keys.