Duerkopp Adler 550-867 s Instruction Manual

Betriebsanleitung550-867Service Instructions

2 Sewing machine2.1 Position of the arm shaft crank on the arm shaftCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the position of th

4.12 Adapting barcode definitionsIn order to carry out changes in the barcode labelling system theoperator must be authorized to security level 2.–Log

for example·Primary barcode:(read via hand scanner)11112233001234567890·Primary barcode identification in the field “Prim. barcode ident. A”:(barcode

Via the ID number the corresponding parameters will be requestedfrom the data base (here the seam patter n with the number 330).NoteThree-digit seam p

330 330The ID numbers are identical = OK.The sewing parameters No. 330 will be requested from the data base.11112233001234567890 11112333001234567890“

4.13 Setting the printerNote!When exchanging the connected barcode printer 1 the old printerdriver has to be deleted in the Windows printer menu and t

–Open Windows Explorer.–Open the local Disk (C:).–Select the directory “Printer Driver”.–Doubleclick the program “Driver Uninstall.exe”.The following

The following screen appears:–Press the“OK” button.The selected printer drivers will be deleted.–Select the driver “Zebra GK420t (ZPL)”.–Press the “Re

4.13.2 Install a new printerNote!Connect the printer only after the setup has been successfullycompleted.–Doubleclick the program “Setup.exe” in the d

–Select on the screen 1 the printer mode “ZebraEPL”.–Select on the screen 2 the correct printer appellation (see printertype label).Example: Zebra GK4

The screen for the printer name will appear.–Confirm the displayed printer name.–Note!Make sure that between the word Zebra and the model numberGK420t

2.2 Upper and lower toothed belt wheel / toothed belt2.2.1 Position of the upper toothed belt wheelCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.C

–Select the unit “Milimeters” in the field 1.–Enter the label width in the field 2 (Width).–Enter the label height in the field 3 (Height).–Press the

–Select “Thermal Transfer”.–Press the “Next” button.The screen for the calibration of the label will appear.–Press the “Next” button.–Press the “Finis

–Connect the printer by using the USB-cable.–Switch on the printer.After a while the Windows operating system will find a new printer.The hardware ass

–Press the “Continue Anyway” button.The screen for the driver search will appear.–Select in the field 1 (Copy files from) the path c:\PrinterDriver.–P

Note!Both printer drivers have to be installed in order for the printer to workproperly and so that the operating system will not find a new hardwarea

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2.2.2 Position of the lower toothed belt wheelCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the position of the lower toothed belt w

2.3 Bottom feed and stepping motor2.3.1 Pre-settingCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Adjust the basic setting only with the sewing mac

2.3.2 Position of the feed dog in the throat plate cutoutCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the position of the feed dog

–Set the lever on the step motor to marking.–Set the gear to “0”.In order to do so, tur n the positioning frame 14 so that the tonguescome parallel to

2.3.3 Feeding motion of the feed dogCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the feeding motion of the feed dog only when thema

2.3.4 Lifting motion of the feed dogCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the lifting motion of the feed dog only when thema

2.3.5 Feed dog heightCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the height of the feed dog only when the machine isswitched off.S

2.3.6 Balance weightCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the balance weight only when the machine is switchedoff.Standard c

2.4 Transmission leverCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the transmission lever only when the machine isswitched off.Stan

2.5 Needle bar linkage2.5.1 Align the needle bar linkage laterallyCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the needle bar linka

2.5.2 Needle penetration in feeding directionCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the needle penetration only when the mach

2.6 Hook, looping stroke and needle bar height2.6.1 Looping strokeCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the looping stroke o

2.6.2 Needle bar heightCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the needle bar height only when the machine isswitched off.Stan

2.6.4 Distance between hook and needleCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the distance between hook and needle only when t

222.6.5 Needle guardCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the needle guard only when the machine is switchedoff.Standard che

2.7 Bobbin case opening2.7.1 GeneralThe thread lever has to pull the thread through between the bobbincase and its holder.For the thread to slip throu

Correction–Loosen screw 4.–Shift the cover on the hook housing downward.–Loosen screw 5.–Adjust the bobbing case opener 3.–Tighten screw 5 again.–Put

2.7.3 Timing of openingCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the bobbin case opener only when the machine isswitched off.Sta

ForewordThis instruction manual is intended to help the user to become familiarwith the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in

2.8 Feeding foot and presser foot2.8.1 Feeding foot and presser foot strokeCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the stroke

2.8.2 Stroke motion of the feeding footCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the stroke motion only when the machine is swit

2.8.3 Sewing foot pressureStandard checkingThe material to be sewn must not “float”.It should not be exerted more pressure than necessary.Correction–S

2.9 Sewing foot lifting2.9.1 Mechanical sewing foot liftCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the clearance of the lifting m

2.9.2 Height of the sewing feet arrested with hand leverCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the sewing foot lifting only w

2.9.3 Height of the lifted sewing feetCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the height of the lifted sewing feet only when t

2.10 Thread-guiding parts2.10.1 Thread regulatorCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the thread regulator only when the mac

2.10.2 Thread take-up springCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the thread take-up spring only when the machine isswitched

2.10.3 Thread tension plateATTENTION!Repair works on the thread tension plate 1 may only be effectuated byDürkopp Adler.Trying to repair it on one’s o

2.11 Short thread cutter2.11.1 GeneralThread-pulling knife heightAs standard the height of the thread-pulling knife is set through thewashers undernea

General safety instructionsThe non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause bodily injuries or damages to the machine.1. The machine

2.11.2 Locking latch for the thread-pulling knifeATTENTION: Danger of breakage!The sewing machine must not be used without the thread-pullingknife.The

2.11.3 Thread pulling knifeCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the thread-pulling knife only when the machine isswitched o

Correction–Loosen the screws (4x) on the clamping ring 5 and shift it towardsthe hook bearing. Tighten the screws (4x) on the clamping ring 5again in

2.11.4 Counter knifeCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Check and set the counter-knife only when the machine is switchedoff.Standard ch

Correction of the cutting pressure–Swing out the thread-pulling knife 1 far enough so that themarking 19 stands next to the blade of the counter-knife

2.11.5 Cutting positionStandard checkingWith the factory setting the cutting position corresponds to theposition “thread lever in its upper dead cente

2.12 Important notes concerning electrostatic discharges (ESD)ATTENTION!Before effectuating any works on electronic components:Tur n off the main swit

2.13 Potentiometer in the armSewing machines with thread trimmer are equipped with apotentiometer in order to limit the sewing speed of higher sewing

442.13.2 Basic setting with the control panel V810 or V820Caution: Risk of injury!The adjustment of the potentiometer is done with the main switchswit

2.14 Connections PCBFor the sake of completeness, the various connections of the PCBmentioned below are e xplained here.Connection Device DesignationX

Index Page:Preface and General Safety InstructionsService Instructions Class 550-867(Edition 12/2011)1 General notes1.1 Gauges...

2.15 Setting the sliding clutchCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Set the sliding clutch only with the sewing machine switched off.The

3 LubricationCaution: Risk of injury!Oil can cause skin rashes.Avoid longer skin contact.After contact wash yourself thoroughly.ATTENTION!The handling

3.1 Hook lubricationCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n off the main switch.Adjust the hook lubrication only with the sewing machine switched off.Make a fun

3.2 MaintenanceCaution: Risk of injury!Tur n the main switch off !The maintenance of the sewing machine must only be donewhen the machine is switched

4 Setting of the tearing seam visualization software4.1 General4.1.1 Security levelsThe software of the sewing unit 550-867 has as standard equipment

4.1.2 Data backupThe sewing unit 550-867 has been configurated in the factory so thatit is ready for operating.To this end the operating system“Micros

4.1.4 Logging in with scanner and barcode–Press the switch 2 under neath the table top.The integrated lamp lights up.–Scan in the barcode of the opera

4.2 Exiting the system–Press the button “End”.The following screen will appear:–Press the button “PC off”.The system will be shut down and the PC swit

4.3 Setting a new operatorBefore the engineered sewing station can be used the operator has tobe logged in. The person logging in the new operator has

4.4 Deleting an operatorIn order to carry out this operation the user must be authorized toaccess security level 2.–Log in to the system–Press the “Ac

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4.5 Displaying the operators–Log in to the system–Press the “Access” button–Press the “Disp op.” button.The following screen will appear:–Press “Opera

4.6 Seam patternsUpon pressing the button “seam patter ns” new seam patterns can becreated or existing seam patter ns can be edited or deleted.–Press

4.6.1 Creating a new seam pattern–Press the button “new seam patter n”.A screen displaying all existing seam patter ns and their alterationstatus will

–Press the “OK” button.An input screen for the number of seam sections will appear.–Select the number of seam sections, for example “3”.–Press the “OK

–Select the individual seam sections by clicking on them and enterthe corresponding seam parameters.The selected seam segment is displayed with a rais

Inserting a seam section–Select the seam section that will follow the new section that is tobe inserted.–Press the “Insert” button.The following scree

Delete a seam section–Press the seam section that is to be deleted.For example: Seam section 1.–Press the button “Delete”.The following screen will ap

4.6.2 Editing a seam pattern–Press the “Edit a seam patter n” button.A list of all existing seam patterns and their alteration status willbe displayed

4.6.3 Copying a seam pattern–Press the button “Copy a seam patter n”.A list of all existing seam patterns and their alteration status willbe displayed

4.6.4 Deleting a seam pattern–Press the button “Delete a seam patter n”.A list of all existing seam patterns and their alteration status willbe displa

1 GeneralThe present service instruction describes the adjustment of thespecial sewing machine 550-867.ATTENTION!The operations described in the servi

4.7 Data baseThe finished seams are recorded and the data are memorized in a database.Via the button “Data base” these recorded data can be displayed,

”Copy”The selected daily file will be copied to a previously determineddirectory.”Help”A list of the error codes will appear (see chapter 6.7)”Thread

4.8 CheckingVia the button “Check” functions are available that serve to secureand restore files, to inform about sewing materials and sewingparameter

–Press the “OK” button.A selection window will appear.–Select the backup location.–Press “OK”.The backup will be saved.“Restore System”System-relevant

”Print BC label”When this function is activated the label printer will print a barcodelabel.“Backup file DB”When this function is activated all data b

“Setup”When this function is activated system settings can be entered“General settings”When this function is activated the language is selected, coden

Read bobbin no. with Bobbin identification viastat. scanner barcode (optional)existing / not existingWith seam scanner Monitoring of the end label (op

Thread tension regulator on When using an ETT nominal andand actual values are compared andcorrected (adjusted)ON/OFFEdge detection Optional equipment

BarcodesVia the “Barcode” field the barcode definitions can be adjusted, savedor newly loaded.In order to do so the relevant barcode digits are define

Memorizing a barcode definition–Press the “Save” button.A selection window will appear.–Enter a file name.–Press “Save”.The definition is memorized.“L

1.2 Description of the locking positionsWith the locking pin 1 and the arresting grooves 2 and 3 in the armshaft crank 4 the sewing machine can be arr

“Load”Via this button a barcode set-up file can be loaded.–Press “Load”.A selection window will appear.–Press the requested file.–Press “Open”.The fil

”Path+Net”Via the “Path+Net” field the paths to be used when saving the recorddatabase and the system database can be determined, as well as theinterv

“Threads” fieldWhen this function is activated a database containing the threads thatare determined for the use with this system will be displayed.New

–Press the button “Scan”.The following screen will appear:–Read the thread barcode with the hand scanner.–Press “OK”. The thread barcode is adopted.–E

“Print DB”When this function is activated the seam database will be printed(only if a file printer is connected and has been activated in the setup).“

“Bobbins”When this function is activated all registered bobbins will bedisplayed. By pressing the “Delete” button preselected bobbins canbe deleted.–P

“Needle DB”If during the setup the component „needle control“ has beenactivated, the operator will be asked in certain intervals to check theneedle an

“SM-Cali” and “Cali”If during the setup the component „calibration control“ has beenactivated, the operator will be asked in certain intervals to chec

“SM”When this function is activated the stitch length adjustment can becalibrated and checked.Checking the stitch lengths–Pull the needle thread out o

Calibrating the stitch lengths–Pull the needle thread out of the needle.–Put a piece of cardboard 1 under the sewing foot.–Press the button “Cali. 1”.

1.3 Graduation on the handwheelThe handwheel 2 has a graduation printed on it.Certain settings are carried out according to the position of thehandwhe

“I/O”When this function is activated the inputs and outputs of the systemcan be checked.“Scanner”When this function is activated the barcode scanners

“Sewing motor”When this function is activated all the functions of the Efka DC motorcan be checked.The preset settings like initial bartack, end barta

“Thread tension”This function is for the setting of the thread tension in consideration ofthe preset tolerance limits, the sewing speed, the lift stro

“Teach-In”During the monitored seam sections the values of the occurring threadtensions will be compared to a preset tolerance range. If the threadten

Step 2:Thread tension at the operating point–Press “Begin test seam”.The following screen will appear:The determined values for step 2 will be display

4.9 Error codesEC10000 Acknowledging an error through the supervisorEC20000 Check the thread tension, currently not in useEC21000 Forced thread trimmi

4.10 Determining the end label barcodeIn order to carry out changes in the barcode labelling system theoperator must be authorized to security level 2

N2 Daily number of pieces (two digits);for example:1234 = 34N3 Daily number of pieces (three digits);for example:1234 = 234N4 Daily number of pieces (

Defining the extended label printThis option allows to additionally print the information listed below onthe endlabel.The desired information is posit

4.11 Determining the endlabel layoutIn order to carry out changes in the barcode labelling system theoperator must be authorized to security level 2.–