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5. Production support function
The production support function consists of three different functions (six different modes) such as the produc-
tion volume management function, operation measuring function and bobbin counter function. Each of them
has its own production support effect. Select the appropriate function (mode) as required.
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Production volume management function
Target No. of pcs. display mode [F100]
Target/actual No. of pcs difference display mode [F200]
The target number of pieces, actual number of pieces and the difference between the target and actual
number of pieces along with the operation time are displayed to notify the operators of a delay and ad-
vance in real time. Sewing machine operators are allowed to engage sewing while constantly checking
his/her work pace. This helps raise target awareness, thereby increasing productivity. In addition, a delay
in work can be found at an early stage to enable early detection of problems and early implementation of
corrective measures.
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Operation measuring function
Sewing machine availability rate display mode [F300]
Pitch time display mode [F400]
Average number of revolutions display mode [F500]
Sewing machine availability status is automatically measured and displayed on the control panel. The
data obtained can be used as basic data to perform process analyses, line arrangement and equipment
efciency checkup.
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Bobbin counter function
Bobbin counter display mode
In order to change bobbins before the current bobbin runs out of thread, the time for replacing the bobbin
is notied.
[To display the production support modes]
Keep switch
7
held pressed (one
second) in the normal sewing state to
call the one-touch setting screen.
Then, press switch
1
or
switch
2
on the one-touch setting
screen to display/hide the production
support modes.
Select the mode to be displayed/hid-
den by pressing switch
3
or
switch
4
. ON/OFF of the display can be
changed over by pressing switch
5
or switch
6
.
To return to the normal sewing state,
press switch
7
.
(Caution) F100 to F500 modes have been factory-set to HIDE
at the time of delivery.
The bobbin counter display mode is changed over
between display/hide by setting the bobbin counter
function (function setting No. 6). (It has been facto-
ry-set to ON at the time of shipment.)
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