Instruction Manual - English
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BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference. Please keep this manual before using the machine. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference. Please keep this manual before using the machine. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
Instruction Manual - English
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...in BE-1204B)) [7]. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to the lower front steel pipe of table parts R [1], M [2](BE-1206B and BE-1204C only), and L [3] from the back. 2. Adjust the height of the table support Front [6] to be even with flat hoop/sash frame (upper...W1228Q 1. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3 pcs in BE-1204B) thumb bolts to each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle [5]. 3. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-9 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. 5. Chapter 2 Preparation...
...in BE-1204B)) [7]. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to the lower front steel pipe of table parts R [1], M [2](BE-1206B and BE-1204C only), and L [3] from the back. 2. Adjust the height of the table support Front [6] to be even with flat hoop/sash frame (upper...W1228Q 1. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3 pcs in BE-1204B) thumb bolts to each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle [5]. 3. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-9 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. 5. Chapter 2 Preparation...
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... data by using explorer (→ page 3-8). Press on the operation panel. Turn on the machine power. (→ page 3-7) Register the machine name for Embroidering Run PC. "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" (→ page 4-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. Run software (→ page 3-7) . Press on the operation panel. 3-6 BE-1204B...
... data by using explorer (→ page 3-8). Press on the operation panel. Turn on the machine power. (→ page 3-7) Register the machine name for Embroidering Run PC. "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" (→ page 4-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. Run software (→ page 3-7) . Press on the operation panel. 3-6 BE-1204B...
Instruction Manual - English
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Description of Screen Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Sort by Stitches Sort by Name Copy Rename Exit Exit of Selection Delete Move Image List Sort by Colors Sort by Date Information Help Tool bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar W0964Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-3
Description of Screen Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Sort by Stitches Sort by Name Copy Rename Exit Exit of Selection Delete Move Image List Sort by Colors Sort by Date Information Help Tool bar To display hierarchy of directories in PC To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory Status bar W0964Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-3
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...of embroidery data appears, select "Display Detail" on a network 1. The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. W0972Q 4-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Choose one of the control panel to adjust display color. Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK]. 4. W0971Q ...Transferring data on "Screen" of the following options, then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) • Full-color (24 ...
...of embroidery data appears, select "Display Detail" on a network 1. The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. W0972Q 4-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Choose one of the control panel to adjust display color. Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK]. 4. W0971Q ...Transferring data on "Screen" of the following options, then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) • Full-color (24 ...
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! Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0990Q ! W0991Q 1. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-19 Click the desired icon or the name for display. Click to image display. On the detailed display, "fdr" and "fmc" changes to display the data image. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. Preview and Refresh The data image can be displayed before reading the data. Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC. 2. To cancel the preview, click . Viewing Icon Click .
! Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data W0990Q ! W0991Q 1. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-19 Click the desired icon or the name for display. Click to image display. On the detailed display, "fdr" and "fmc" changes to display the data image. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu. Preview and Refresh The data image can be displayed before reading the data. Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC. 2. To cancel the preview, click . Viewing Icon Click .
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... to the paper tape reader. 2. Select data format and click [OK]. Readable data formats of READ button light up. Turn on the power to PC correctly. ! Set paper tape after the LED of paper tape are as follows: • COM1 • COM2 ! The paper tape reader starts reading... data. W0414Q 4-22 W0996Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Reading Data in Paper Tape Saves data in paper tape as follows: • Tajima • Barudan •...
... to the paper tape reader. 2. Select data format and click [OK]. Readable data formats of READ button light up. Turn on the power to PC correctly. ! Set paper tape after the LED of paper tape are as follows: • COM1 • COM2 ! The paper tape reader starts reading... data. W0414Q 4-22 W0996Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Reading Data in Paper Tape Saves data in paper tape as follows: • Tajima • Barudan •...
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.... Runs the production report. (→ page 6-7) (→ page 6-7) Configuration menu Communication Port Language Sets the communication port between the PC and machine. (→ page 6-7) Changes display language. (→ page 6-8) When the Power to the Machine is Off File menu Save... Renames the machine. (→ page 6-19) Displays machine information. (→ page 6-20) Exits from the machine controller. 6-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Embroidering Functions (Command Reference) When the Power to the Machine is saved as a different name. (→ page 6-58) Exits ...
.... Runs the production report. (→ page 6-7) (→ page 6-7) Configuration menu Communication Port Language Sets the communication port between the PC and machine. (→ page 6-7) Changes display language. (→ page 6-8) When the Power to the Machine is Off File menu Save... Renames the machine. (→ page 6-19) Displays machine information. (→ page 6-20) Exits from the machine controller. 6-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Embroidering Functions (Command Reference) When the Power to the Machine is saved as a different name. (→ page 6-58) Exits ...
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...the CPU on the current status and advice for use this function if required. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-7 This function is protected by a password. Communication Port Sets communication port between PC and machine. 1. Select [Status Bar] from Configuration menu. 2. Select [Communication Port]...is protected by a password. The status bar provides information on the interface board connected to PC to give the same effect as restart. Click here again to PC. W1062Q Upgrading the Version of Interface Board Upgrades the version of interface board program connected to...
...the CPU on the current status and advice for use this function if required. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-7 This function is protected by a password. Communication Port Sets communication port between PC and machine. 1. Select [Status Bar] from Configuration menu. 2. Select [Communication Port]...is protected by a password. The status bar provides information on the interface board connected to PC to give the same effect as restart. Click here again to PC. W1062Q Upgrading the Version of Interface Board Upgrades the version of interface board program connected to...
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Languages system uses Displays the system language of PC. Exit and rerun the software. 6-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1064Q When "Each respective language" is on). 2. Each respective language Displays the local language. 1. Select [Language] from Configuration menu (Tool menu when the power to ...
Languages system uses Displays the system language of PC. Exit and rerun the software. 6-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1064Q When "Each respective language" is on). 2. Each respective language Displays the local language. 1. Select [Language] from Configuration menu (Tool menu when the power to ...
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... recorded as a text file. To change the name, change "Untitled". 3. The extension is CSV format? Data in spreadsheet software. 1. What is "csv". 8-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC CSV (Comma Separated Value format) means a type of file formats used for...
... recorded as a text file. To change the name, change "Untitled". 3. The extension is CSV format? Data in spreadsheet software. 1. What is "csv". 8-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC CSV (Comma Separated Value format) means a type of file formats used for...
Instruction Manual - English
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... Hoop movement restarts if you press . This is moving and now is started up in this model. Reset the embroidering area with the PC or move the hoop to cancel the error and set up the needle bar setting again. Turn the power off and on . The machine... stops while the needle is not usually displayed. Needle overhang (+Y) Needle overhang (+X, +Y) Needle overhang (-X) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3 Presser foot down while the hoop was moving between patterns during mask tracing. This is faulty. Press the key to change the hoop...
... Hoop movement restarts if you press . This is moving and now is started up in this model. Reset the embroidering area with the PC or move the hoop to cancel the error and set up the needle bar setting again. Turn the power off and on . The machine... stops while the needle is not usually displayed. Needle overhang (+Y) Needle overhang (+X, +Y) Needle overhang (-X) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3 Presser foot down while the hoop was moving between patterns during mask tracing. This is faulty. Press the key to change the hoop...
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... not mixed-up error Measures Pattern or the needle position is proper. E-A1 Spindle motor lock E-A2 E-A3 E-A4 E-A5 E-A6 E-A7 Main PC board temperature too high Spindle motor voltage too low Spindle motor voltage too high Spindle motor CPU error Spindle motor CPU communication command error Spindle... error Lower shaft CPU error Thread tangle in the communication with I /O PCB may be disconnected. If this model. 11-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC E-44 Failed in rotary hook Press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head to either side. If the same error occurs...
... not mixed-up error Measures Pattern or the needle position is proper. E-A1 Spindle motor lock E-A2 E-A3 E-A4 E-A5 E-A6 E-A7 Main PC board temperature too high Spindle motor voltage too low Spindle motor voltage too high Spindle motor CPU error Spindle motor CPU communication command error Spindle... error Lower shaft CPU error Thread tangle in the communication with I /O PCB may be disconnected. If this model. 11-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC E-44 Failed in rotary hook Press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head to either side. If the same error occurs...
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...E-D0 E-D1 Spindle rotation speed error Shuttle thread entanglement automatic reset Speed command can not be received from the lower shaft motor CPU. Power PC board error Cooling fan motor stop. If the same error occurs again, there is a possibility that the spindle is not displayed in this ...Hook motor parameter error Hook motor overheat error Hook motor overcurrent error E-B9 Thread trimming motor zero point error E-BA Power supply frequency error E-BC No power error E-BD E-BE E-BB, BF E-C1 Lower shaft flash memory error Lower shaft version-up error Lower shaft motor undefined ...
...E-D0 E-D1 Spindle rotation speed error Shuttle thread entanglement automatic reset Speed command can not be received from the lower shaft motor CPU. Power PC board error Cooling fan motor stop. If the same error occurs again, there is a possibility that the spindle is not displayed in this ...Hook motor parameter error Hook motor overheat error Hook motor overcurrent error E-B9 Thread trimming motor zero point error E-BA Power supply frequency error E-BC No power error E-BD E-BE E-BB, BF E-C1 Lower shaft flash memory error Lower shaft version-up error Lower shaft motor undefined ...
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... the panel. → If the icon is not reversed white, check to see if connection from the wiper sensor to your PC's performance.If it occurs, check the items shown on the power supply PCB in the control box. → If it is... come off? • Has the RS cable on the PC come off? • Is the PC or machine controller down? → Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on the PC? • Replace the IF cable. • Enter the...; If the wiper is blown, replace it . Replace the head PCB with a new one . 12-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B...
... the panel. → If the icon is not reversed white, check to see if connection from the wiper sensor to your PC's performance.If it occurs, check the items shown on the power supply PCB in the control box. → If it is... come off? • Has the RS cable on the PC come off? • Is the PC or machine controller down? → Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on the PC? • Replace the IF cable. • Enter the...; If the wiper is blown, replace it . Replace the head PCB with a new one . 12-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B...
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Use a stabilizer. • Replace the power PCB with a new one . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-7 Jump motor does not operate. Replace the main PCB with a new one. • Is the head out of the head PCB is E-D2 and ... a machine with a large capacity (compressor and the like) is used ? → If not, switch the connector connection. • Check the input voltage values in the PC test mode. • When you cannot enter the test mode because this error frequently occurs, set the voltage to a relatively high value with the machine...
Use a stabilizer. • Replace the power PCB with a new one . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 12-7 Jump motor does not operate. Replace the main PCB with a new one. • Is the head out of the head PCB is E-D2 and ... a machine with a large capacity (compressor and the like) is used ? → If not, switch the connector connection. • Check the input voltage values in the PC test mode. • When you cannot enter the test mode because this error frequently occurs, set the voltage to a relatively high value with the machine...
Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English
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...the back. 2. Insert the table backing plate [4] of each of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3pcs in four head models) thumb bolts to each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle [5]. 3. ! Attach four(three in... table support Front [6] to be even with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position) [5] [4] [2] Chapter 1 Preparations of the bed. 4. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-11 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. 5. For embroidering with the upper surface of operation [3] [1] [7] [6] W1228Q 1.
...the back. 2. Insert the table backing plate [4] of each of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3pcs in four head models) thumb bolts to each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle [5]. 3. ! Attach four(three in... table support Front [6] to be even with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position) [5] [4] [2] Chapter 1 Preparations of the bed. 4. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-11 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. 5. For embroidering with the upper surface of operation [3] [1] [7] [6] W1228Q 1.
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... occurs again, the main PCB is used. Turn off and on the head CPU may be disconnected. If the same error occurs again, the main PC is faulty. E-46 XY CPU communication Failed in the communication with error XY CPU Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to... panel or move the hoop to either side. If the same error occurs again, the connector of the encoder A and B are correct. 9-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Reset the embroidering area on the inter-head CPU may be disconnected. If the same error occurs again, the main PCB is faulty.
... occurs again, the main PCB is used. Turn off and on the head CPU may be disconnected. If the same error occurs again, the main PC is faulty. E-46 XY CPU communication Failed in the communication with error XY CPU Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to... panel or move the hoop to either side. If the same error occurs again, the connector of the encoder A and B are correct. 9-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Reset the embroidering area on the inter-head CPU may be disconnected. If the same error occurs again, the main PCB is faulty.
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...faulty. Turn the power off the power Thread trimming motor origin point error Power supply frequency error No power error Spindle motor lock Main PC board temperature too high Spindle motor voltage too low Spindle motor voltage too high Spindle motor CPU error Spindle motor CPU communication command error Spindle...It may be disconnected. E-A1 E-A2 E-A3 E-A4 E-A5 E-A6 E-A7 E-A8 E-A9 E-B0 E-B1 E-B2 E-B3 E-B4 E-B5 E-B6 E-B7 E-B8 E-B9 E-BA E-BC Main (Z) motor lock Main (Z) PCB temperature is too high Main (Z) motor voltage is too low Main (Z) motor voltage is too high Spindle CPU error ERROR...
...faulty. Turn the power off the power Thread trimming motor origin point error Power supply frequency error No power error Spindle motor lock Main PC board temperature too high Spindle motor voltage too low Spindle motor voltage too high Spindle motor CPU error Spindle motor CPU communication command error Spindle...It may be disconnected. E-A1 E-A2 E-A3 E-A4 E-A5 E-A6 E-A7 E-A8 E-A9 E-B0 E-B1 E-B2 E-B3 E-B4 E-B5 E-B6 E-B7 E-B8 E-B9 E-BA E-BC Main (Z) motor lock Main (Z) PCB temperature is too high Main (Z) motor voltage is too low Main (Z) motor voltage is too high Spindle CPU error ERROR...
Parts Manual - English
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....brotherco.jp/eng/ BE-1204B-BC-PC/SA BE-1204C-BC-PC/SA BE-1206B-BC-PC/SA BROTHER EMBROIDERY SYSTEMS PARTS BOOK 12 $1- 4 RRNIM4S (/Via ii 1T11 -17 / > F 7 El > 4 i) 12 It 4 50194201 W V >$1.1 -f 1 / > F7 El >'f 1) 12 II- 6 5AVINN (M) >$1.1 41 / >F 7 III >-C1) 12 NEEDLE 4 HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE (PC TYPE / SA TYPE) 12 NEEDLE 4 HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE(PC TYPE / SA TYPE) 12...
....brotherco.jp/eng/ BE-1204B-BC-PC/SA BE-1204C-BC-PC/SA BE-1206B-BC-PC/SA BROTHER EMBROIDERY SYSTEMS PARTS BOOK 12 $1- 4 RRNIM4S (/Via ii 1T11 -17 / > F 7 El > 4 i) 12 It 4 50194201 W V >$1.1 -f 1 / > F7 El >'f 1) 12 II- 6 5AVINN (M) >$1.1 41 / >F 7 III >-C1) 12 NEEDLE 4 HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE (PC TYPE / SA TYPE) 12 NEEDLE 4 HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE(PC TYPE / SA TYPE) 12...