INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR THE

M A I N T E N A N C E O P E R AT O R

A U T O M AT I C F LY - P I E C E UNIT

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR MITSUBISHI PLK-E1010
“VF” – J STITCH – DARTS APPLICATION UNIT

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for having purchased this VI.BE.MAC. S.p.A. industrial sewing machine.
Before using this automatic unit, please read the following instructions, which will help you to understand how the
machine operates.
These instructions illustrate the working method to be followed, in compliance with current regulations.

• No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without the permission of VI.BE.MAC. S.p.A.
• The contents of this manual may be subject to change without notice.

Should you require an additional manual, or any further clarification, please contact:

UFFICIO TECNICO
VI.BE.MAC. S.p.A.
Via Monte Pastello 7/I
37057 S.GIOVANNI LUPATOTO (VR) ITALIA
Tel. 39 045 8778151
Fax. 39 045 8779024
Email. vibemac@vibemac.com

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INDEX PAGE
1. GENERAL FEATURES OF THE UNIT............................................................................................................3
1.1. WAY OF JOB – FUNCTION SYSTEM N°2....................................................................................................3
1.2. TECHNICAL FEATURES...............................................................................................................................3
1.3.SUPPLY / VOLTAGE ......................................................................................................................................3
1.4.CONSUPTION AIR PRESSURE.....................................................................................................................3
1.5.DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT..........................................................................................................................3
2. JOB SEAT .......................................................................................................................................................4
3. FUNCTION SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................5
N. TYPE FUNCTION .....................................................................................................................................5
3.1 SELECT THE FUNCTION SYSTEM...............................................................................................................5
4. SYSTEM SOFTWARE PARAMETERS...........................................................................................................6
4.1 CLAMPS AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMER REGULATION (LOADING FEEDER MOVEMENT FORWARD
STROKE)...............................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 CLAMPS AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMER REGULATION (LOADING FEEDER MOVEMENT BACKWARD
STROKE)...............................................................................................................................................................7
5. ELECTRICAL LINKING ...................................................................................................................................8
5.1 INPUT..............................................................................................................................................................8
5.1.1.GRAY PEDAL (I1) ........................................................................................................................................8
5.1.2.BLACK PEDAL (I2) ......................................................................................................................................8
5.1.3.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (IH) LEFT SIDE.............................................................8
5.1.4.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (IF) REAR POSITION - RIGHT SIDE ...........................8
5.1.5.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (I6) FRONT POSITION - RIGHT SIDE .........................8
5.1.6.RED STOP SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (I4) LEFT SIDE ..........................................................8
5.1.7.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE FRONTAL LOADER (ID) RIGHT SIDE ..........................................................8
5.1.8.LOADER - LEFT SIDE LIMIT SWITCH (I7) lower position ..........................................................................8
5.1.9.LOADER - CENTRAL POSITION LIMIT SWITCH (I8) ................................................................................8
5.1.9.LOADER - RIGHT SIDE LIMIT SWITCH (IA) ..............................................................................................8
5.1.10.THREAD BREAK SENSOR (IG) ................................................................................................................9
5.1.11.AIR PRESSURE SENSOR (PRESSURE SWITCH) (I5) ...........................................................................9
5.1.12.BLACK SWITCH ON THE FRONTAL LOADER (I8) RIGHT SIDE............................................................9
5.1.13.LOADING FEEDER AUTOMATICALLY START (PRESSURE SWITCH) (ID)..........................................9
5.2.OUTPUT..........................................................................................................................................................9
5.2.1.OUTER CLAMP (04) ....................................................................................................................................9
6. ELECTROVALVES / SOLENOID VALVES...................................................................................................10
N° FUNCTION CONNECTORS COLOR CODE........................................................................................10
7. COMMAND CIRCUIT ....................................................................................................................................10
8. HOME POSITION SENSORS .......................................................................................................................11
9. PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT ..................................................................................................................................11
9.1.CYLINDER ....................................................................................................................................................11
9.2.ASPIRATION SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................11
10. INPUTS / OUTPUTS TEST ...........................................................................................................................12
10.1.INPUTS TEST .............................................................................................................................................12
10.2. SEWING HEAD SIGNALS TEST (Original Point, Encoder, Position finder sensors)................................13
10.3.OUTPUTS TEST .........................................................................................................................................13
11. PROGRAMMING UNIT CONTROL PARAMETERS.....................................................................................14
11.1. ADJUSTING MATERIAL TRANSPORT.....................................................................................................15
11.2. ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION RELEASE DELAY .......................................................................15
11.3.SPEED CONTROL – FEED WITHOUT SEAM MOVEMENT.....................................................................15
11.4. SEWING SPEED CONTROL .....................................................................................................................15
11.5. THREAD TRIMMING TIMING CONTROL .................................................................................................15
11.6. SLOW START ............................................................................................................................................15

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1. GENERAL FEATURES OF THE UNIT

The automatic unit VF is an Automatic Unit for:
• Set the front flaps (fly) with J sewing on jeans or casual trousers
• Set Darts or Split sewing on jeans or casual trousers
• Pocket embroidery on the reverse pocket (optional mode)

The head is a programmable machine Mitsubishi PLK -E version 1010.

The high flexible system allows the positioning of the fly to be stitched in a front loading device.
To find the positioning of the fly is very simplify by a metrical bar or reference marks.

1.1. WAY OF JOB – FUNCTION SYSTEM N°2

Put the fly towards the first positioning clamp (1), and after open the little clamp (1) by the BLACK pedal.
The aspiration blocks the fly, while the operator loads the left front panel towards the second positioning clamp (2).
The operator moves the hands rear the reference mark line and opens the clamp (2) by the GREY pedal. The
Carriage moves the clamps (1) and (2) to the operator by the cylinder 16/50.
When the Carriage arrives at the end of the its stroke, by a limit switch, the clamps (1) and (2) are automatically
close.
The clamps (1) and (2) block the material towards the Loading Feeder, this Loading Feeder use the cylinder
25/500.
Now the operator presses the YELLOW SWITCH, on the right side of front loading device and the Loading Feeder
moves the material under the sewing machine. (SEMI-AUTOMATIC LOADER STARTS).
When the Loading Feeder arrives at the end of the frontward stroke, of the cylinder 25/500, by the limit switch the
INNER clamp goes down to block the material. Automatically the clamps (1) and (2) are open, after a delay time,
and the Loading Feeder goes backward to the starting position. When the Loading Feeder arrive at the end of the
backward stroke, of the cylinder 25/500, by the limit switch, the External clamp goes down to block the material and
the sewing cycle automatically begins after a delay time.
In the same time, the clamps (1) and (2) are close, the Carriage move the clamps (1) and (2) to the sewing
machine, by the cylinder 16/50. During the sewing, the operator can charge the fly and the trouser on the front
loading device.
At the end of the sewing cycle, a stacker removes the trouser, free the works plane to allow another loading cycle.
The unit can produce about 2800 cycle in 8 working hours.

1.2. TECHNICAL FEATURES

The unit can be selected on three function systems, through the PAL on the table.
The start of the Loading Feeder can be selected between two different types, AUTOMATIC or SEMI AUTOMATIC
CYCLE by the function system recalls through the PAL on the table..
The programmable machine Mitsubishi PLK E 1010 has the following features:

Machine with set the fly application and pocket embroidery systems
Sewing area (mm) : 230x130
Sewing speed (rpm) : 2500 with stitch length 3.5mm
Point length (mm) : 0.1 - 12.7
Feeding speed (mm/sec) : 100 - 400 (10 steps)
Hook type : Oscillating, with great capacity bobbin, with double oiling
Memory store capability : INTERNAL 47 Floppy Disk 3.5" 150

1.3.SUPPLY / VOLTAGE
The driving voltage is 220v 50/60 HZ for the sewing machine. The current drain is about 0,7KW.

1.4.CONSUPTION AIR PRESSURE

The unit use about 1.9 air litres every cycle with pressure of 5.0 bar on the line.
At the maximum productivity the machine needs of:
9 cycle for 1 minute - 1.9 x 9 = 17.1 litres / minute
430 cycles in 1 hour - 17.1 x 60 = 817 litres / hour

1.5.DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Width : 120 cm Length : 140 cm Height : 135 cm Weight : 250 kg

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2. JOB SEAT
The operator works standing up in front of the Loading Feeder.
Normally on the right side he/she has a box for the flies and on the left side a carriage with the trouser.
On the automatic unit there are the following devices:
• on the Loader, there are two switches on the right side:
The START LOADER is the yellow switch (1)
The RESET of Carriage Movement is the black switch (2)

• on the Sewing Head there are four switches:

Two yellow switches on the right side with the follows functions:
Command the INTERNAL Clamp with the INSIDE switch (4)
Command the EXTERNAL Clamp with the OUTSIDE switch (5)

Two switches, one yellow and the other red, on the left side with the follows functions:
Command the START SEWING with the yellow switch (6)
Command the STOP SEWING/EMERGENCY with the red switch (7)

• on the floor, under the feeder, is placed the pedal with two switches:
Command the First Positioning Clamp with the BLACK switch (8)
Command the Second positioning Clamp with the GRAY switch (9)

• On the table there is the PAL console (10) to set all the parameters in the unit.

• On the right side of the cabinet there is the ELECTRICAL MAIN SWITCH (3).

10

3 11

6+7 4

8 9

1+2

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3. FUNCTION SYSTEM

N. TYPE FUNCTION
1 J STITCH & DART The Operator loads the material on the loader, by the two clamps and the
AUTOMATIC Loader starts to load the material automatically.
LOADER When the Loader goes back the sewing cycle start automatically.
STARTS The unloading cycle is throughout by a stacker.
The operator loads the material (fly and front trouser) for a new loading cycle
during the sewing cycle.

2 J STITCH & DART The Operator loads the material on the loader, by the two clamps, press the
SEMI - AUTOMATIC Loader starts switch, the Loader starts to load the material.
LOADER When the Loader goes back the sewing cycle start automatically.
STARTS The unloading cycle is throughout by a stacker.
The operator loads the material (fly and front trouser) for a new loading cycle
during the sewing cycle.

3 EMBROIDERY
The Operator loads the pocket on the loader, lowers the jig and press the
Loader starts switch, the Loader starts to load the material.
When the Loader goes back the sewing cycle start automatically.
The unloading of the material from the sewing head is made from the operator.
During the sewing cycle is possible to load the material (pocket) for a new loading
cycle.

4 – 5 – 6 – 7 ARE NOT USED MITSUBISHI FACTORY SETTING

3.1 SELECT THE FUNCTION SYSTEM

On the PAL fixed on the table is displayed the Main menu:

Press the follow icon. Press the follow icon .

Select the icon and then digit the follow PASSWORD by numerical keys “1 0 1 0” .

Conferm by icon the choose .

Selected the .icon to recall the TABLE NUMBER

Choose the reference number that you need from the upper seven icon list.

Conferm by icon. When the unit has finish to load all the data, please select the icon to confirm.

Switch Off the unit

ATTENTION: It’s obligatory that when you change the Function System, you must Switch Off the Unit.
Wait a while until the PAL is completely off, and then you can switch ON the machine again.

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4. SYSTEM SOFTWARE PARAMETERS

The automatic unit can perform the following 7 different types of operation.
While the automatic unit is running, the following parameters can be varied, for every operation called up by
paragraph 6.OPERATION SYSTEMS.

4.1 CLAMPS AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMER REGULATION (LOADING FEEDER MOVEMENT FORWARD
STROKE)
To synchronise the various movements correctly the following timers are used during all movements of the
equipment:
STEP 63: Delay in loading jig opening from the Left end-stop reading (IA) First cycle with
STEP 65: Delay in loading cylinder return from the Left end-stop reading (IA) machine stopped
STEP 66: Delay in Unloader cylinder return
STEP 67: Delay in sewing cycle start from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 69: Delay in Stacker cylinder movement from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 70: Delay in Stacker cylinder stop from left end-stop reading (IA)

STEP 133: Delay in loading jig opening from the Left end-stop reading (IA) Robot loading
STEP 135: Delay in loading cylinder return from the Left end-stop reading (IA) with and without
STEP 136: Delay in Unloader cylinder return machine sewing
STEP 137: Delay in sewing cycle start from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 139: Delay in Stacker cylinder movement from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 140: Delay in Stacker cylinder stop from Left end-stop reading (IA)

In this example, the FUNCTION “Delay in loading jig opening from the Left end-stop reading (IA)
” at STEP 63 is changed.
Lower the blocking jig.
The main menu will appear on the display:

Press icon . Press icon .

Press the STEP icon.

DELAY
The corresponding menu will appear, use the up arrow to reach the programme step required, in this case number
63

Press the DELAY icon.

Type in the desired value using the number keys

Confirm using

Press to exit

When the display once again shows the programme, turn off the machine and wait until the display goes out.
Re-start the machine and check that everything functions correctly.

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4.2 CLAMPS AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMER REGULATION (LOADING FEEDER MOVEMENT BACKWARD
STROKE)
To synchronise the various movements correctly the following timers are used during all movements of the
equipment:
STEP 63: Delay in loading jig opening from the Left end-stop reading (IA) First cycle with
STEP 65: Delay in loading cylinder return from the Left end-stop reading (IA) machine stopped
STEP 66: Delay in Unloader cylinder return
STEP 67: Delay in sewing cycle start from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 69: Delay in Stacker cylinder movement from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 70: Delay in Stacker cylinder stop from left end-stop reading (IA)

STEP 133: Delay in loading jig opening from the Left end-stop reading (IA) Robot loading
STEP 135: Delay in loading cylinder return from the Left end-stop reading (IA) with and without
STEP 136: Delay in Unloader cylinder return machine sewing
STEP 137: Delay in sewing cycle start from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 139: Delay in Stacker cylinder movement from left end-stop reading (IA)
STEP 140: Delay in Stacker cylinder stop from Left end-stop reading (IA)

In this example, the FUNCTION “Delay in loading jig opening from the Left end-stop reading (IA)
” at STEP 63 is changed.
Lower the blocking jig.
The main menu will appear on the display:

Press icon . Press icon .

Press the STEP icon.

DELAY
The corresponding menu will appear, use the up arrow to reach the programme step required, in this case number
63

Press the DELAY icon.

Type in the desired value using the number keys

Confirm using

Press to exit

When the display once again shows the programme, turn off the machine and wait until the display goes out.
Re-start the machine and check that everything functions correctly.

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5. ELECTRICAL LINKING

5.1 INPUT
On the machine there are some different connectors, on the little board on the right side of the machine

5.1.1.GRAY PEDAL (I1)

This pedal is connect to the CON I connector, on the rear side of the main cabinet.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° 1 and n° 2.
His function is move up or Down the Second Positioning Clamp set on the Loading Feeder

5.1.2.BLACK PEDAL (I2)

This pedal is connecting to the CON I connector, on the rear side of the main cabinet.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° 2 and n° 3.
His function is move Up or Down the First Positioning Clamp set on the Loading Feeder

5.1.3.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (IH) LEFT SIDE

This switch is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° B10 and n° B3. and the cable number is 7 (seven)
His function is START the Sewing Cycle.

5.1.4.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (IF) REAR POSITION - RIGHT SIDE
This switch is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A2 and n° A3 and the cable number is 6 (six)
His function is move UP or Down the INNER Clamp.

5.1.5.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (I6) FRONT POSITION - RIGHT SIDE
This switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A3 and n° A4 and the cable number is 5 (five)
His function is move UP or Down the OUTER Clamp.

5.1.6.RED STOP SWITCH ON THE SEWING MACHINE (I4) LEFT SIDE

This pedal is connect to the CON3 connector, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° 1 and n° 2.
His function is STOP the Sewing Cycle.

5.1.7.YELLOW SWITCH ON THE FRONTAL LOADER (ID) RIGHT SIDE

This pedal is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° B10 (Orange cable) and the common are connect on the A9 (Black cable).
His function is Start the Loading Feeder

5.1.8.LOADER - LEFT SIDE LIMIT SWITCH (I7) lower position

This limit switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° A6 (Violet cable) and the common are connect on the A9 (Black cable).
His function is check the Loading Feeder position, cylinder 25/500

5.1.8.LOADER - LEFT SIDE LIMIT SWITCH (I7) upper position

This limit switch is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° A6 (Pink cable) and the common are connect on the B9 (Grey cable).
His function is check the Loading Feeder position, cylinder 25/500

5.1.9.LOADER - CENTRAL POSITION LIMIT SWITCH (I8)

This limit switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° A8 (White cable) and the common are connect on the A9 (Black cable).
His function is check the Carriage 16/50 position if it is stop to the operator (Loading Feeder position)

5.1.9.LOADER - RIGHT SIDE LIMIT SWITCH (IA)

This Limit switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° B4 (Yellow cable) and the common are connect on the A9 (Black cable).
His function is sent to the Main board a signal for close a Clamp.
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5.1.10.THREAD BREAK SENSOR (IG)
This sensor is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are three pins, and they are connected in this way:
B2 (+24Vdc) B1 (OUT) B10 (0V)
His function is STOP the Sewing Cycle when the upper thread is broken.

5.1.11.AIR PRESSURE SENSOR (PRESSURE SWITCH) (I5)

This pressure switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° A1 (Green cable) and the common are connect on the A2 (Black cable). His
function is STOP the Machine when the Air Pressure is less than 4 bar.

5.1.12.BLACK SWITCH ON THE FRONTAL LOADER (I8) RIGHT SIDE

This limit switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n°A8 (White cable) and the common are connect on the A9 (Black cable).
His function is check the Carriage 16/50 position if it is stop to the operator (Loading Feeder position) to RESET the
possible loading.

5.1.13.LOADING FEEDER AUTOMATICALLY START (PRESSURE SWITCH) (ID)

This pressure switch is connect to the TE1 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° B10 (Orange cable) and the common are connect on the A9 (Blue cable).
His function is making a signal to start the Loading Feeder.

5.2.OUTPUT

5.2.1.OUTER CLAMP (04)

The EV1 solenoid valve is connecting to the CON 8 (FU) connector, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins connected to the n° 2 and the common is TE2 terminal – B6
His function is move Up or Down the OUTER CLAMP

5.2.2.INNER CLAMP (0C)

The EV2 solenoid valve is connecting to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A10 and the common is TE2 terminal – B6
His function is move Up or Down the INNER CLAMP

5.2.3.LOADER (07) CYLINDER 25/400

The EV3 solenoid valve is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A5 and the common is TE2 terminal – B6
His function is move the Loading Feeder

5.2.4.STACKER (OA)
The EV4 solenoid valve is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A8 and the common is TE2 terminal – B8
His function is move the Stacker Arms when the software read the FUN2 code.

5.2.5.STACKER (O2) (EXTRA MOVEMENT)

The EV5 solenoid valve is connect to the CON9 (W) connector, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° 3 and the common is TE2 terminal – B8
His function is move the Stacker Carriage when the software read the FUN4 code.

5.2.6.CARRIAGE POSITIONING CLAMPS (09) CYLINDER 16/50

The EV6 solenoid valve is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A7 and the common is TE2 terminal – B8
His function is move the CARRIAGE Positioning Clamps.

5.2.7.SECOND POSITIONING CLAMP (0B)

The EV7 solenoid valve is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A9 and the common is TE2 terminal – B9
His function is open the Second Positioning Clamp, and start to lock the material on the Loading Feeder.

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5.2.8.FIRST POSITIONING CLAMP (08)
The EV8 solenoid valve is connect to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A6 and the common is TE2 terminal – B9
His function is open or closes the First Positioning Clamp.

5.2.9.CUT PRESSURE AT THE INNER CLAMP (08)

The EV9 solenoid valve is connecting to the TE2 terminal, on the board on the right side of the machine.
There are two pins, and they are connected to the n° A6 and the common is TE2 terminal – B9
His function is open or closes the Aspiration system when changes the First Positioning Clamp positions.

6. ELECTROVALVES / SOLENOID VALVES

In this machine there are 2 types of solenoid valve. They are:

• The 5 way, art. 83.240.01 KUHNKE that it's use from EV1 to EV8.
• The 3 way, Art PA13/0205 that it's use only for EV9 and EV10.

The characteristic is the follows: 24Vdc and 2.5W

They need for these functions:

N° FUNCTION CONNECTORS COLOR CODE

EV1 Outer Clamp CON8 (FU) 2 Red
EV2 Inner Clamp TE2 A10 White
EV3 Loading Feeder 25/400 TE2 A5 Green
EV4 Stacker TE2 A8 Light Blue FUN2
EV5 Stacker (Extra Movement) CON9 (W) 3 Orange FUN4
EV6 Carriage 16/50 TE2 A7 Yellow
EV7 Second Positioning Clamp TE2 A9 Blue
EV8 First Positioning Clamp TE2 A6 Brown
EV10 Aspiration System F.P.C. TE2 A6 Pink/Grey

There is also the follow solenoid valve, 5 way, art.76.26.01.00 that it's use only for EVA
The characteristic are the follows: 24V 50/60Hz 5W

EVA Security. This solenoid valve when the power is turn off cut immediately the air pressure
It does connect to a Secondary Circuit on the Transformer inside a grey box under the table.

7. COMMAND CIRCUIT
• LIMIT SWITCH - In this machine there are 2 types of electrical limit switches. They are:

TYPE CYLINDER FUNCTION

MS10 Loader cylinder 25/400 all closed. Lower 1st clamp to lock the material
MS32 Loader cylinder 25/400 all open. Lower 2nd clamp to lock the material
Start the sewing cycle
MS32 Carriage cylinder 16/25 all open. Lower Positioning clamps to lock the material

• PRESSURE SWITCH - In this machine there are 2 Pressure-switch. They are:

TYPE FUNCTION
PMN10AT4G Loading Feeder Automatically Start after positioning clamps
are lower to lock the material
PMN10AT4G Checks if there are minimum 4 bar of Air Pressure on the Air Supply

• FLOW CONTROL - In this machine there are 2 types of Flow control. They are:

TYPE FUNCTION USE

AS1201FM5O4 Flow Control with Micro regulator Positioning Clamps
Inner and Outer Clamps
"C" Flow Control with screw Stacker
Carriage Stacker
These Flow Control are used same BRAKE, they control the air that go out from the cylinder

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8. HOME POSITION SENSORS
There are two magnetic positioning sensors inside the sewing head.
They are located at the following points:
- inside the Sewing Head near the carriage sliding guides, under the transparent LEXAN cover on the right
(X AXIS).
- inside the back longitudinal arm under the hand wheel behind the machine (Y AXIS).

Their function is to position the machine at Zero point (Original Point), when the machine needs to be re-set, or at
the end of each sewing programme.

9. PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT

9.1.CYLINDER
Follows there are all the pneumatic connections, from solenoid valves to cylinders

SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION N° PNEUMATIC CONNECTION

EV1 Outer Clamp n°1 and n°2

EV2 Inner Clamp n°3 and n°4
EV3 Loading Feeder (Loader 25/400) n°5 and n°6
EV4 Stacker n°7 and n°8
EV5 Stacker (Extra Movement) n°9 and n°10
EV6 Carriage 16/25 n°11 and n°12
EV7 Second Positioning Clamp n°14
EV8 First Positioning Clamp n°15
EV9 Aspiration System n°0 and VENTURI

9.2.ASPIRATION SYSTEM
There are connect two pneumatic valve, to start the aspiration system during the forward stroke of the cylinder
25/400 (Loading Feeder)

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10. INPUTS / OUTPUTS TEST

The main menu will appear on the display:

Press icon . Press icon .

The following menu will appear, where the icons have the following meaning:

INPUTS test OUTPUTS test

SEWING HEAD SIGNALS test (Original Point, ENCODER, POSITION FINDER SENSORS)

INPUT ADDRESS PROGRAMMING (do not use)

OUTPUT ADDRESS PROGRAMMING (do not use)

Select the icon required from those shown.

10.1.INPUTS TEST

Press the icon.

All the INPUTS present are shown and can be tested manually (from i 1 to i P)

The display will show the INPUT value.

By pressing the respective function pedal or switch,

It can be changed from on to off and/or vice versa.

When the contact is closed = ON

the following icon appears

When the contact is open = OFF

the following icon appears

The parameters used are as follows:

SECOND POSITIONING CLAMP - Grey pedal (Left switch) is (I1)
FIRST POSITIONING CLAMP - Black pedal (Right switch) is (I2)
STOP SEWING - Red Switch on the Head is (I4)
AIR PRESSURE SENSOR – PRESSURE SWITCH is (I5)
OUTER CLAMP – Yellow Right switch (External position) on the right side of the sewing machine is (I6)
LOADER CYLINDER – Left Limit switch is (I7)
LOADER CYLINDER – Central Limit switch is (I8)
RESET POSITIONING CLAMPS POSITION – Black switch on the right side of the Loader is (I8)
LOADER CYLINDER – Right Limit switch is (IA)
START LOADER – Yellow Right Switch is (ID)
AUTOMATIC LOADER START – PRESSURE SWITCH is (ID)
INNER CLAMP – Yellow Right switch (Internal position) on the right side of the sewing machine is (IF)
THREAD BRAKE DETECTOR is (IG)
START SEWING – Yellow Left switch on the left side of the sewing machine is (IH)

When the contact is closed = ON the following icon appears

When the contact is open = OFF the following icon appears

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10.2. SEWING HEAD SIGNALS TEST (Original Point, Encoder, Position finder sensors)

Press the icon. All the SEWING HEAD SIGNALS and can be tested manually.
The display will show the INPUT STATUS value.
UP POSITION = TAKE UP Position detector
to Upper Dead Point (UDP).
DOWN POSITION = NEEDLE to Lower Dead Point (LDP)
X SENSOR = x-axis Original Point position sensor
Y SENSOR = y-axis Original Point position sensor
ENCODER = Motor encoder signals
When the contact is Closed = ON the following icon
appears

When the contact is Open = OFF the following icon

appears

10.3.OUTPUTS TEST

Press the n icon.

The OUTPUT logic status appears whilst the machine is running (from 0 1 to 0 0)

01o Trim
02o Stacker carriage (FUN4)
03o Thread Release
04o Outer Clamp
05o Foot cylinder High position
07o Loader 25/400
08o First Positioning Clamp
08o Vacuum system
09o Carriage 16/25
0Ao Stacker (FUN2)
0bo Second Positioning Clamp
0Co Inner Clamp

When the output is activated the light is on ALWAYS CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO PEOPLE
OR OBJECTS IN THE CYLINDERS’ RANGE OF
When the output is deactivated the light is off ACTION BEFORE ACTIVATING OUTPUTS

All the outputs are shown and can be tested manually (from 0 1 to 0 0)
STATE REFE
RENCE MODE
Press icon
The OUTPUT logic status appears whilst the machine is running (from 0 1 to 0 0)

01o Trim
02o Stacker carriage (FUN4)
03o Thread Release
04o Outer Clamp
05o Foot cylinder High position
07o Loader 25/400
08o First Positioning Clamp
08o Vacuum system
09o Carriage 16/25
0Ao Stacker (FUN2)
0bo Second Positioning Clamp
0Co Inner Clamp

When the output is activated the light is on When the output is deactivated the light is off

Press the icon to return to the previous menu.

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11. PROGRAMMING UNIT CONTROL PARAMETERS
The main menu will appear on the display:

Press icon . Press icon .

A series of icons, on various pages, will appear on the display. Select the icon with the required characteristics and

confirm using .
The following icons can be used to switch from one page to another: .

PAGE 1

PAGE 2

PAGE 3

PAGE 4

N.B.: To exit any of these functions,

press the icon to return to the previous menu.

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11.1. ADJUSTING MATERIAL TRANSPORT

Select the FEED ANGLE icon and confirm with , the parameter is as follows:

S 8. 0 9 4 (Alternate Material Transport –material advance start value)

The S 8. parameter can be adjusted between the 084 and 104. Standard Value = 94.

11.2. ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION RELEASE DELAY

Select the THREAD TRIMMING TIMING icon and confirm with , the parameter is as follows

L 1. 240 (Tension opening delay) The parameter L1. should be adjusted between the values 040 and 240

11.3.SPEED CONTROL – FEED WITHOUT SEAM MOVEMENT

Select the SPEED icon and confirm with , the parameter is as follows:

F e s. (ADVANCE speed x = Speed value set).

The F e s. parameter can be set between the value 0 (minimum speed) and 9 (MAXIMUM speed).

11.4. SEWING SPEED CONTROL

Select the SPEED icon and confirm with , the parameter will be as follows

H = XXXX (MAXIMUM speed). Set up to value of 2500 rotations (2100 when breaking in)
L = XXXX (MINIMUM speed). Set to value 200
M = XXXX (MEDIUM – HIGH speed). Set to value 1000
n = XXXX (MEDIUM – LOW speed). Set to value 700
L = XXXX (MINIMUM speed). Set to value 200

11.5. THREAD TRIMMING TIMING CONTROL

Select the THREAD TRIMMING TIMING icon and confirm with the parameter will be as follows

t = XXXX (CUT speed). Set to value 180

11.6. SLOW START

Select the SLOW START icon and confirm with the parameter will be as follows
S = XXXX (SLOW START speed). Set to value 500
SL = off /on (SLOW START function) enable/disable.
SLn = X (N° of slow stitches with SLOW START enabled). Set to value 2

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