XTPRO 1501 User manual

Computerized Embroidery Machine
Controller

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information .............................................................. 1
1.1 Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features .................................................................................................3
1.3 Technical Specifications.................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Embroidery Guide ................................................................. 7
2.1 Structure and Usage Instruction of Control Panel..........................................7
2.2 Instruction of the Main Interface....................................................................8
2.3 Basic Procedure of Embroidery ...................................................................15
2.4 Normal Embroidery, Returning and Patching..............................................19
2.5 Embroidery Operation..................................................................................19
2.6 Thread-Breakage Detection..........................................................................19
2.7 Working Status .............................................................................................20
Chapter 3 U Disk Management ............................................................ 22
3.1 Select U Disk................................................................................................22
3.2 Pattern Preview.............................................................................................24
3.3 Pattern Input .................................................................................................25
3.4 Directory Operation......................................................................................26
3.5 Formatting U Disk........................................................................................26
3.6 Delete Objects from U Disk (including pattern file and directory) .............27
3.7 Create a New Directory in the Current Directory ........................................28
Chapter 4 Common Parameters and Color-Changing Order ............... 29
4.1 Settings of Common Parameters ..................................................................29
4.1.1. Settings of X-Y Scale ........................................................................................... 30
4.1.2. Settings of Rotate Angle ....................................................................................... 31

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4.1.3. Pattern Direction................................................................................................... 32
4.1.4. Prior Mode............................................................................................................ 32
4.1.5. Rep. Mode ............................................................................................................ 32
4.1.6. Rep. Order ............................................................................................................ 32
4.1.7. X-Y Rep. Times .................................................................................................... 33
4.1.8. X-Y Rep. Interval ................................................................................................. 33
4.2 Settings of Color-changing Order................................................................ 33
4.2.1. Color-changing Interface...................................................................................... 33
4.2.2. Settings of Color-Changing Order........................................................................ 35
4.2.3. Set Needle Bar Color ............................................................................................ 35
Chapter 5 Settings of Embroidery Parameters .....................................
37
5.1 Procedure for Setting General Parameters................................................... 38
5.2 Instruction on Some Functions within General Parameters......................... 39
5.2.1. Cyclic Embroidery Function ................................................................................ 39
5.2.2. Brake Adjustment (A Must for New Machine)..................................................... 39
Chapter 6 Memory Pattern Management..............................................
40
6.1 Memory Pattern Management Interface and Other Memory Pattern
Operation Interfaces ............................................................................................. 40
6.2 Select Pattern for Embroidery...................................................................... 42
6.3 Memory Pattern Preview ............................................................................. 42
6.4 Pattern Output .............................................................................................. 44
6.5 Copy the Memory Pattern............................................................................ 46
6.6 Create Outline Pattern ..................................................................................48
6.7 Create High-speed Pattern............................................................................48
6.8 Divide Pattern...............................................................................................48
6.9 Create Parameter Pattern..............................................................................49
6.10 Mosaic Pattern............................................................................................50

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6.11 Create Combined Pattern............................................................................51
6.12 Satin Stitch Adjustment..............................................................................54
Chapter 7 Letter Pattern Operation ...................................................... 55
7.1 Enter Main Interface for Letter Embroidery. ...............................................55
7.2 Input Letter String for Embroidery ..............................................................55
7.3 Adjust Letter Pattern.....................................................................................56
7.4 Save Letter Pattern .......................................................................................60
Chapter 8 Assistant Operation.............................................................. 62
8.1 Frame Selection............................................................................................62
8.2 Clear XY Displacement................................................................................63
8.3 Positioning Idling .........................................................................................63
8.3.1. Low Speed Idling Forward ................................................................................... 63
8.3.2. Low Speed Idling Backward ................................................................................ 64
8.3.3. High Speed Idling Forward .................................................................................. 64
8.3.4. Go to Next Color .................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 9 Other Functions ................................................................... 65
9.1 Statistics........................................................................................................65
9.2 Set Frame Origin ..........................................................................................67
9.3 Language...................................................................................................... 68
9.4 Machine Information.................................................................................... 68
9.5 Machine Debugging..................................................................................... 69
9.6 Date and Time .............................................................................................. 70
9.7 Touch Screen Correction.............................................................................. 70
Chapter 10 Online Update of Main Software .......................................
72
Chapter 11 Update of Software in Peripheral Board ............................
75
Appendix 1 Parameter List ...................................................................
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Appendix 2 Directions of U Disk Operation ........................................
91
Appendix 3 Automatic Position Limitation Function Instructions
for
Apparel Embroidery
...............................................................................................................
92
Appendix 4 A15 Controller Operation Quick Guide............................
98
There will be no further notice in case of any change of specifications.

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Warnings and Cautions
In order to avoid fire, electrical shock or unpredicted injuries, you should follow the
listedsafety rules.
Matters for Attention on Usage
Danger
During the operation, do not try to open the machine box. The high voltage
contained in some parts is deadly. The rotating parts may cause serious injury.
Forbidden
Don't expose the machine to humidity gas, poisonous gas, water, and dust.
Forbidden
Don’t store or operate the machine in the vibration area, which may cause trouble
to the machine.
Attention
Please abide all the warnings and safety requirements to ensure the security.
Attention
LCD screen is fragile. Do not use the hard or sharp item to click the screen.
Attention
Please insert U disk correctly and don’t force it in, otherwise, USB interface or U
disk may get damaged
Attention
We will add appendix if necessary. If there is any difference between the manual
and appendix, the content in the appendix shall take precedence.
Matters for Attention on Transportation and Loading
Attention
When moving the machine, please not to hold the cable.
Attention
Please abide all the warnings and safety requirements to ensure the security.
Compulsory
Requirements
Overloading may cause serious loss. Please load according to the instruction on
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Matters for Attention on Installation
Attention
Don't jam the vent on the device. Don’t insert other items into the machine, or it
may get fire.
Attention
Make sure the installation direction is correct.
Attention
Don't expose the machine to humidity gas, corrosive gas, water, and other
flammable material.
Matters for Attention on Cable Connection
Forbidden
Don't test the insulation of the circuit loop.
Forbidden
Never try to connect the overloaded electronic device on the connectors (like
sockets or terminals).
Attention
The insulation condition of each cable (no matter signal cable or power cable)
should be ensured.
Attention
The signal cables and power cables should be separated. Never tie them together.
Attention
All the cables should be well fixed. Don’t put any strength on cables. Make sure
each turning point of cable is well protected. Add shelter pipes to increase
insulating capability if necessary.
Attention
Machine should be grounded reliably. The resistance should be smaller than 10
Ω.
Matters for Attention on Operation
Danger
Don't operate the machine when there is any damage on the shelter of the running
parts.
Forbidden
When machine is running, do not touch any running part.
Attention
Make sure the configuration of power supply is in normal. Use stabilized voltage
power supply when the change of voltage is beyond the range of -10%~10%.
Attention
In case of warning, please check out the problem. Operation can only be carried
out again when problem is solved.
Attention
The power supply switch has over-current protection function. If the over-current
switch is activated, the switch can only be closed after 3 minutes.

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Matters for Attention on Maintenance and Inspection
Warning
If you need to open the machine cover, please cut off the power supply at first.
Due to the capacitance, operator must wait at least one minute before opening the
machine cover.
Attention
Circuit boards can be damaged by static. The circuit boards can only be
disassembled by professional technicians.
Attention
If machine is inactive for a while temporarily, users must power on the machine
regularly (once by every 2 or 3 days, more than an hour for each time).
Attention
If machine is inactive for a long time, users should have the machine checked
before power-on.
Matters for Attention on Rejection
Attention
Rejection should obey the rules and regulations set by national industrial
electronic standards.
1.2 Main Features
1. User-friendly Interface on Touching Panel
The adoption of the touching panel technology offers user the delightful operation
andeasy learning. The beautiful screen display turns everyday work into joyful
experiences.
2. Huge Memory Capacity
The memory capacity reaches 100 million stitches, which can meet demands of different
customers.
3. Maximum Stitch Amount of One Pattern Reaches Two Million
At present a single pattern in the system has the maximum of 2 million stitches and
1,000times of automatic color changing.
4. Multi-Task Parallel Operation and Free Shift among Tasks
During the embroidery, actions like pattern input & output, preparation for the
followingpatterns and modification of parameters can be carried out.
5. Storage of Frequently Used Parameters and Color-Changing Order for Each
Pattern Pattern will be saved along with its parameters, color-changing orders and
needle bar
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pattern during the embroidery process of the previous pattern, which will save time and
improve efficiency. Moreover, it is one basis to realize network management.
6. Pattern Input/Output via USB
Customers can use USB disk for data transfer. USB disk supports DIR operation,
which iseasy for pattern management. For each directory, system supports operation of 400
patterns or sub-directory. There is no limitation of directory levels. Patterns in the formats
of Binary, Ternary and Z-nary can be loaded.
7. Patch Embroidery
This function can set a patch point at the position of color code or stop code, and when
the machine embroiders to the patch point, it will halt and move out frame for patching.
After sticking a patch, user would press the start key to return the frame and continue
embroidering.
8. Brake Adjustment
User can adjust the parameter of brake to let the main shaft stop at the correct position
according to the characters of his own machines.
9. Save Start Point
This function can save the start point of each pattern, which saves the work of user to
search the start point manually at embroidering the identical pattern.
10. Mechanical Maintainence and Debugging
This function is to easily judge the malfunctions at maintaining and debugging the
machine, such as encoder testing, main shaft speed testing, machine parts testing and the
main shaft stopping at any position, etc.
11. Multi-Language Support
Currently, the system only supports Chinese and English; Arabic, Spanish, Turkish,
Russian, Portuguese, French and many other languages are under developing.
12. Pattern Output
Patterns can be output and saved into USB disk. Adoption of TAJIMA’s binary format
enjoys the advantage of data transmitting through the World Wide Web (other formats may
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13. Repetition Embroidery
The user can increase embroidery productivity by using the function of repetition
embroidery, which can also be used with cyclic embroidery.
14. Cyclic Embroidery
With this function, the machine can automatically return to the origin and start the
same embroidery again when finishing the pattern one time. User also can increase
productivity rapidly by combining this function with special pattern-making function or
repetition embroidery function.
15. Pattern Compiling
(1) Compiling the Data of Selected Pattern to Generate New Pattern
Users can compile any pattern according to zoom ratio, rotate angle, normal repetition
or partial repetition to generate a new pattern and save it to memory. The newly generated
pattern can be used for embroidering, output or other operations.
(2) Compiling the Combined Pattern
After setting the combined pattern, the system can compile that pattern to generate a
new one and save it to memory. The newly generated pattern can be used for embroidering,
output or other operations.
16. Letter Pattern
There are 28 built-in font libraries. Users can make letter groups and change letter
orders according to different tasks. This operation is vivid, simple and easy managing.
17. Pattern Edit (under developing)
18. Speed Adjustment
The highest speed for embroidery can be preset. During embroidery, speed may change
automatically along with the change of needle interval.
19. Thread-trimming
Thread-trimming can be manually operated. The machine can trim the thread
automatically at the end of embroidery process or at color-changing.
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In case of thread breakage or running-out of bobbin thread, the machine will stop and
givewarning by indicator.
21. Color-changing
At the color-changing point, user can either perform the color-changing manually or
letthe system do it automatically according to the preset order.
1.3 Technical Specifications
1. Maximum number of patterns saved in memory: 800
2. Memory capacity: 100 million stitches
3. Screen resolution ratio: 1280*800
4. Network port speed: 100Mbps
5. Supported method for data exchange: USB disk, network (temporarily unavailable)
6. Control precision: Minimum controllable stitch interval is 0.1mm
7. Stitch range: 0.1mm~12.7mm

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2.1 Structure and Usage Instruction of Control Panel
I. Structure of Control Panel
1. Touching Panel
It adopts high-luminance LCD displayer and touching screen man-machine
interaction interface.
2. Buttons
Press the keys to start the embroidery, pause the embroidery.
3. Main USB Port
USB disk can be plugged for data input/output.
II. Instructions on Touching Panel
This machine uses the touching panel as its input device. In order to extend the
service life of the panel and to maintain its performance, please don’t apply too much
pressure on the screen during operation. Neither can user use the sharp or hard tools to click
the screen.
III. Instructions on USB Disk
Please pay close attention to electrostatic phenomenon. Don’t forget to discharge (we
suggest you should touch the machine stand or frame to discharge the static) before
plugging in/out the USB disk.
Pay attention to the direction of the USB disk at plug-in. Don’t pull out the USB
diskwhen system loads data from or write data to it. If the USB disk is pulled out or the
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cut off during the data input/output, the data could be lost. In that case, please check
theintegrity of data in the USB disk and repair it before using.
Attention: During the process of initialization, if the power is cut off or the USB
disk ispulled out, the USB disk may be damaged permanently.
2.2 Instruction of the Main Interface
No.
Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
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Network
Connection
Failure
Status
Network Status (disconnected
, connected , successful
registration )
Cyclic
Embroidery
Cyclic embroidery is currently
available. Press user parameter
or specialist parameter
to enter the parameter
setting interface, where user can
change the setting of cyclic
embroidery.
Thread Breakage
This figure will appear when the
machine stops due to the
thread-breakage.

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No.
Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
2
Pattern
Management
Interface for pattern management
Parameter
Setting
Interface for parameter setting
Color-changing
Order Setting
Interface for color-changing order
setting
Main Interface
Main interface
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Pattern Display
Area
The pattern for embroidery will be
displayed in this area.
4
Basic Pattern
Data
Basic data of the current pattern
will be displayed here.
Clear X/Y
Displacement
Clear the current value of X/Y
displacement
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Manual
Thread-trimming
After machine stop, user can click
this key for the operation of
manual thread-trimming (including
bobbin thread trimming).
Section2.3
Main Shaft
Manual
Adjustment
After stop, if the main shaft is not
at the proper position ,
press this key to adjust the main
shaft to the right position
Section2.3
Frame Selection
and Position
Frame selection and position
Auto
Color-changing,
Auto Start
If the machine is set at Auto Color-
changing, user should set the
color-changing order in advance.
When user presses the start key for
embroidery, no matter where the
current needle rod locates, the
machine will change the needle
according to the set color-changing
order and perform the embroidery.
When encountering color-changing
code, the machine will stop
automatically and shift to the
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No.
Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
the machine is set at auto start, the
machine will begin the embroidery
automatically; if it is set at manual
start, the user needs to press the
start key for embroidery.
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Manual
Color-changing,
Manual Start
In this status, select the needle
position with manual
color-changing ( ) to select
the needle position and then press
start key for embroiery.
When encountering
color-changing code, the machine
will stop automatically. Icon
appears, and the system awaits the
manual color-changing At this
moment, user needs to perform
manual color-changing ( )
to shift to the needed
needle position, and press the start
key for embroidery
Return
Return to the previous interface
、
Main Shaft
Acceleration,
Main Shaft
Deceleration
For setting the main shaft
acceleration/deceleration. When
the main shaft reaches the
highest/lowest speed, this key will
be unavailable.
Idling
Used to move the frame to
appointed position without
embroidery
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Embroidery
Ready Status,
Confirm the
Embroidery
When the machine is in Ready
Status, user can carry out
preparation work of the
embroidery, such as pattern
selection, setting scale parameter,
setting repetition parameters and
so on. Click this key to confirm,
and the machine will turn from
Embroidery Ready Status
into Embroidery
Confirmation Status .

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No.
Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
Embroidery
Confirmation
Status, Cancel
the Embroidery
Currently, the machine is under
Embroidery Confirmation Status,
and user can start embroidery at
any time. When the machine stops,
user can click this key and confirm
the cancelling of Embroidery
Confirmation Status. And the
machine will return to Embroidery
Ready Status from
Embroidery Confirmation Status
.
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Other Function
Operations
Press it to enter the interface for
other function operations, such as
statistic inquiry, frame origin
setting, power-off recovery, soft
limitation setting, machine
authority management, touch
screen calibration, and time
management.
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Manual
Color-changing
When machine stops at correct
position , the operation is
valid; press it to enter manual
color-changing interface, where
user can click corresponding
needle position number to make
color-changing.
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Current Needle
Position
This figure is for the actual needle
position at present. 0 is for the
invalid needle position.
Current
Color-changing
Times
The initial value is 1. After the
embroidery starts, this value will
add 1 at each finish of successful
color-changing.
Color-changing
Order
This order is the sequence of the
needle rods for changing color.
The 3D figure is for the current
needle position.
Scale Up Pattern
Scale up pattern in the pattern
display area. Hold pressing for 2s
to shift to .
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Manual
Frame-moving
The frame will move along with
the direction keys.

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Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
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Pattern List
Display patterns by figures for
users to select
10
,
Previous/Next
Page
Display patterns in different pages
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Memory Pattern
Preview
Used to check pattern details, scale
up/down pattern, move or make
analog display of pattern
Letter Pattern
Letter pattern and its parameter
setting
Pattern Deletion
Used to delete selected patterns
Pattern Output
Used to transfer memory patterns to
USB disk
Home
U Disk
Management
Press it to enter the U disk
management interface for
operations related to U disk.
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Other Functions
Used to open other operation
interfaces for memory patterns,
such as pattern copy, deletion,
combination, edit, etc.
Single/Multiple
Selection
Shift between single selection mode
and multiple selection mode

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No.
Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
Next
Enter the next operation interface
No.
Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
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Common
Parameter
Setting
User can adjust these parameters to
control the final embroidery effect
of the pattern.
Pattern Preview
Load the selected pattern, display
the pattern data and draw up the
pattern shape.

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Icon
Name
Description
Reference Page
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Current Operation
Position
Set, insert or delete needle bar number
here.
Color Lump
Number List
Display the color lump number of the
pattern
Needle Bar
Number and Color
Display the needle bar number and
needle bar thread color of the
corresponding color lump
Move Up
Move up the color-changing list in order to
select the color lump to be set
Insert Needle Bar
Number
Press this key and then press needle bar
number to insert it to the current needle
bar number list
Delete Needle Bar
Number
Delete the current needle bar number
from the needle bar number list
Move Down
Move down the color-changing list in
order to select the color lump to be set
Needle Bar
Number Color
Selection Area
Select the color for the selected needle
bar number
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Repetition
Repeat the color-changing order
Patch Embroidery
Set as patch embroidery pattern