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Melco Bravo - User Manual

Melco Bravo
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Technical Manual
Rev 082115

Table of Contents

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Summary

Technical Manual

Software Maintenance Menus

Special Tools and Fixtures

General Maintenance

Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning exterior and interior surfaces of the machine to prevent dust accumulation and damage.

Lubrication Schedule and Specifications

Maintenance Schedule

Summarizes lubrication points, schedules, and lubricants needed for machine maintenance.

Daily Maintenance

Rotary Hook

Procedure for oiling the rotary hook approximately every 4-5 hours of solid running.

Needle Drive

Procedure for lubricating the needle drive components.

Left Upper V-Rail

Procedure for cleaning and oiling the left upper V-rail.

Right Upper V-Rail

Procedure for cleaning and oiling the right upper V-rail.

Oil Needle Bars (Lower)

Procedure for oiling the lower needle bars.

Oil Needle Bars (Upper)

Procedure for oiling the upper needle bars.

Monthly Maintenance

X-Drive Rails

Procedure for lubricating the X-drive rails with HP grease for smooth movement.

Y-Bearing Blocks

Procedure for lubricating the Y-bearing blocks with sewing machine oil.

X-Cable Tension (Test)

Instructions for checking and adjusting the X-Cable tension using a tension gauge.

Quarterly Maintenance

Thread Cutter Blade Replacement

Centering The Needle Plate

Head Up Position Adjustment

Mechanical Head-Up Position

Definition and checking procedure for the mechanical head-up position of the machine.

Adjusting Head-Up (Z-Home) Position

Procedure for adjusting the Z-home position after checking head-up.

Hook Timing Inspection;Adjustment

Rotational Hook Timing Inspection Procedure

Procedure to inspect the rotational position of the hook point in relation to the needle.

Needle To Hook Gap Inspection Procedure

Procedure to inspect the needle to hook gap (front to back position of the rotary hook).

Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the hook timing and needle to hook gap.

Thread Clamp Replacement

Thread Clamp PCB Replacement

Thread Clamp Harness Replacement

Laser Light - Adjustment

Needle Depth

Setting the Needle Depth by Eye

Procedure to set the needle depth by visually inspecting the needle's position relative to the hook.

Presser Foot Height

X;Y Home Adjustment

Home Adjustment Procedures

Step-by-step guide for setting the X/Y home positions using the X/Y Home Fixture.

X-Cable Tension

Determining if an X-Cable is Set to Required Specifications

Instructions to check if the X-Cable tension is within the permissible range.

Adjusting an X-Cable that is Tensioned Outside the Required Specifications

Procedure to adjust X-cable tension when it is outside the required specifications.

Y-Axis Timing Belt Tensioning

Y-Axis Belt Tension Inspection

Procedure to inspect the Y-axis timing belt tension using a force gauge.

Y-Axis Belt Tension Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the Y-axis timing belt tension.

Y-Motor Timing Belt Tensioning

Inspection and Adjustment

Procedure for inspecting and adjusting the Y-motor timing belt tension.

Z-TIMING: Bottom Center & Head-Up

Bottom Center (Z Timing)

Procedure to manually adjust the Z-flag for optimal bottom center and head-up positions.

Adjusting Head-Up (Z-Home) Position

Procedure for adjusting the Z-home position after checking head-up.

Z-Drive Belt Tensioning

Inspection and Adjustment

Procedure to inspect and adjust the Z-drive belt tension using a force gauge.

Z-Home Adjustment

Procedure to Identify the Closest Needle

Needle Case Calibration

Fine calibration procedure

Procedure for fine-tuning needle alignment after needle case replacement.

Rough Calibration Process

Procedure for rough calibration of needle alignment.

Rotary Hook Support Adjustment

Inspection Procedure

Procedure to inspect the alignment of the rotary hook support relative to the needle.

Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the rotary hook support.

Color Change, Take-Up, Feeder Housing Assembly

Replacement Procedure for Entire Color Change;Take-Up;Feeder Assembly

Procedure for replacing the entire color change, take-up, and feeder housing assembly.

Color Change Linear Actuator Replacement

Thread Feeder Gear Replacement

Thread Feeder Optical Sensor PCB Replacement

Thread Feeder Radial Bearing Replacement

Thread Feeder Stepper Motor Assembly

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the thread feeder stepper motor assembly.

Laser Pointer Assembly

Replacing the laser assembly

Procedure for removing and installing the laser pointer assembly.

LED Cluster PCB Replacement

Presser Foot Assembly Replacement

Reciprocator

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the reciprocator assembly.

Take-Up Lever Cam Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the take-up lever cam.

Z-Drive Repair and Adjustment

Z-Drive Belt Replacement and Tensioning

Procedure for replacing and tensioning the Z-drive belt.

Z-Home Sensor PCB Replacement

Z-Belt Idler Assembly Replacement

Z-Motor Assembly

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the Z-motor assembly.

Clearing Thread from Thread Feeder Roller

Color Change Spindle Mounting Bracket Replacement

Grabber Blade Replacement

Needle Case Removal

Needlecase Installation

Grabber Stepper Motor Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the grabber stepper motor.

Take Up Lever Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the take-up levers.

Thread Feeder (replacement and adjustment)

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing and adjusting the thread feeder assembly.

Thread Sensor Assembly Replacement

Bobbin Shaft Overhaul

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for overhauling the bobbin shaft, including radial bearing replacement.

Rotary Hook Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the rotary hook.

Main PCB

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for safely replacing the Main PCB, emphasizing ESD precautions.

Power Input Assembly Replacement

Power Input Assembly Removal

Procedure for removing the power input assembly unit from the machine.

In-Line Coupler Replacement

Procedure for replacing the in-line coupler component of the power input assembly.

Fuse Replacement

Procedure for replacing fuses in the power input switch.

Power Switch Interface Harness Replacement

Procedure for replacing the power switch interface harness.

Power Supply Interface Harness Replacement

Procedure for replacing the power supply interface harness.

User Interface Assembly Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for testing and replacing the user interface assembly.

Harnesses

Color Change Motor Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the color change motor harness.

Ethernet Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the Ethernet harness.

Grabber;Threadfeed Motor Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the grabber/threadfeed motor harness.

Grabber;Threadfeed;CC Home Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the grabber/threadfeed/CC home harness.

Laser Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the laser harness.

LED Cluster Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the LED cluster harness.

Thread Break Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the thread break harness.

Z Home Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the Z home harness.

User Interface Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the user interface harness.

X;Y Home Harness

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the X/Y home harness.

Bearing Block Assemblies

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing bearing block assemblies.

X-Beam Assembly

Replacement;Repair Procedures

Procedure for replacing the X-beam assembly.

X-Carriage Assembly

Removal;Repair Procedures

Procedure for removing and repairing the X-carriage assembly.

X-Drive Cable Removal

X-Cable Removal Procedure

Procedure for removing the X-drive cable.

X-Drive Cable Installation

X-Cable Assembly Installation

Procedure for installing the X-drive cable assembly.

X-Drive Motor Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the X-drive motor assembly.

X-Home Optical Switch Assembly Replacement

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the X-home optical switch assembly.

X;Y Home PCB Replacement

Replacement Procedure

Procedure for replacing the X/Y home PCB.

Y-Drive Belt Replacement

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the Y-drive belts.

Y-Motor Assembly

Replacement Procedures

Procedure for replacing the Y-motor assembly.

Troubleshooting

Grabber Function Test

Test Procedures

Steps to perform the grabber function test to isolate mechanical/electrical failures.

Final Functional Tests

Functional Tests

Tests to ensure correct repairs and adjustments after major service.

Burn-in

Procedure for machine burn-in after major component replacement.

Optical Sensors Test

Power Supply Test

Servo Motor Resistance Test

Stepper Motor Resistance Test

Troubleshooting Stepper Motors

Test Designs

Thread Tension Test

Belt Tension Test

Long Stitch Test

Looping Test

Orientation Test

Registration Test

Small Alphabet Test

Thread Break Sensor Test

Thread Break Test

Trimmer Test

Electrical Failures

AC Power Failure

Troubleshooting chart for diagnosing most AC power failure issues.

Color Change Failures

Diagnosis of failures related to the machine's color change functionality.

Machine Initialization Failure

Troubleshooting steps for failures during machine power-up and initialization.

Mechanical Failures

False Thread Breaks

Troubleshooting steps for false thread breaks, often caused by upper thread tension.

Loose;Looping Stitches

Common causes and solutions for loose or looping stitches during embroidery.

Needle Breaks

Troubleshooting guide for common causes of needle breaks.

Skipped Stitches

Common causes and solutions for skipped stitches.

Thread Breaks

Troubleshooting checklist for thread breaks based on material thickness and stitch settings.

Needles; Needle Depth; Needle Plate

Troubleshooting needle issues including orientation, depth, and plate condition.

Thread; thread path

Troubleshooting thread path issues, including threading and roller condition.

Thread feeder; Pinch rollers

Troubleshooting issues with thread feeder and pinch rollers.

Fabric and hoops

Troubleshooting common issues related to fabric hooping and hoop arm security.

Rotary hook

Checks and solutions for rotary hook issues that cause thread breaks.

Miss-Starts

Solutions for issues causing the machine to miss starting stitches or colors.

Cap Frame Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with cap frames, including registration and puckering.

Loss of registration

Solutions for loss of registration issues, including cap support and spindle adjustments.

Miscellaneous Problems

Solutions for birdnesting and other miscellaneous embroidery issues.

X-Axis Failures

Y-Axis Failures

Z-Axis Failures

Software Error Messages

DSP Command Errors

Troubleshooting for DSP command errors.

Can’t Initialize Stepper Motors

Troubleshooting errors when stepper motors fail to initialize.

No Trace Data

Troubleshooting when no design is loaded for trace function.

XY Home Not Set

Troubleshooting when X/Y home positions are not synchronized.

Stepper Motor Time Out and Index Errors

Troubleshooting steps for errors related to stepper motor position detection.

E-Stop Engaged

Troubleshooting false E-Stop engaged messages and related errors.

Servo Motor Errors (Move Time Out, Tracking, and Over Current Errors)

Procedure to troubleshoot servo motor errors like move time out, tracking, and over current.

Critical Measurements

Contents & Critical Mechanical Settings and Assemblies

Overview of critical mechanical settings and assembly measurements for the embroidery machine.

Needle Drive Stud to Reciprocator Fit

Measurement procedure for the vertical free play of the needle drive stud to reciprocator fit.

Needle to Hook Gap

Measurement of the hook gap repeatability across all needles compared to the closest needle.

Take-Up Lever Stroke

Measurement procedure for the vertical distance the take-up lever travels.

Pull Force on Take-Up Lever

Procedure to measure the pull force required to lift the take-up lever.

Color Change Housing Location

Measurement and adjustment procedures for the color change housing location.

Bobbin Tension

Measurement and adjustment procedures for bobbin tension.

Checking Bobbin Tension

Procedure to check bobbin tension by holding the bobbin thread.

Presser Foot Adjustment at Bottom Dead Center

Procedure to measure and adjust presser foot height at bottom dead center.

Needle Orientation

Guidelines for correct needle installation and orientation for optimal sewing quality.

Thread Clean Thread Path

Procedure to measure thread clean thread path using thread and a weight.

Z-Belt Tension

Measurement and specification for Z-belt tension.

X-Cable Tension

Measurement and specification for X-cable tension.

Y-Axis Timing Belt Tension

Measurement and specification for Y-axis timing belt tension.

Proper Lubrication of Moving Parts

Guidelines for checking and maintaining proper lubrication of machine moving parts.

Melco Bravo Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMelco
ModelBravo
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

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