Mitsubishi Electric PLK-E SERIES User Manual

PLK-E SERIES
Technical Manual 2 (USA Version)
Basic Manual with Touch Screen
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Mitsubishi Electric PLK-E SERIES Specifications

General

Data Storage	CompactFlash card
Operation Panel	LCD touch panel
Power Supply	Single-phase 200-240V
Air Pressure	0.49MPa
Type	Programmable Electronic Pattern Sewing Machine

Summary

Software Installation

Basic Screens and Keys

Standard Screen

The main display showing pattern information and operational controls.

Common Keys

Keys Most Commonly Used

Displays common keys and their functions for operation.

Pattern Management via Floppy Disk

Reading Patterns from Floppy Disk

Procedure for reading patterns from a floppy disk.

Writing Patterns to Floppy Disk

Procedure for writing patterns to a floppy disk.

Deleting Patterns from Floppy Disk

Procedure for deleting patterns from a floppy disk.

Pattern Management via Internal Memory

Reading Patterns from Internal Memory

Procedure for reading patterns from internal memory.

Writing Patterns to Internal Memory

Procedure for writing patterns to internal memory.

Deleting Patterns from Internal Memory

Procedure for deleting patterns from internal memory.

Pattern Reading Shortcut

Reading Patterns Quickly from Internal Memory

Expedited method for accessing previously read internal memory patterns.

Basic Pattern Input

Basic Pattern Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting a basic pattern.

Code Data Input

Code Data Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting code data for a pattern.

Arc Pattern Input

Arc Pattern Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting an arc pattern.

Circle Pattern Input

Circle Pattern Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting a circle pattern.

Curve Pattern Input

Curve Pattern Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting a curve pattern.

Broken Line Pattern Input

Broken Line Pattern Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting a broken line pattern.

Zig Zag Pattern Input

Zig Zag Pattern Sample

Visual representation of a zig zag pattern.

Split Pattern Input

Split Pattern Input Example

Illustrates the sequence for inputting a split pattern.

Home Position Correction

Enlargement and Reduction Scale

Area Limit Cancel

2-Stage Clamp Function (1 Pedal - Link Method)

2-Stage Clamp Function (2 Pedals)

Home Position Return Method When Clamp is Up

Home Position Return Method After Halt Switch

Halt Switch Functionality

2-Press Halt Switch Operation

Explains the needle stop and trim function upon pressing the halt switch twice.

Setting File Read

Step File Read

System Backup Installation

Input and Output Test Mode

Error Display and Codes

Power [OFF] Display Errors

Displays errors related to power status and halt switch.

Non-Restorable Error Codes [E-**]

Lists error codes that require specific troubleshooting or system reset.

Message Codes [M-**] (Restoration Possible)

Unit Wiring Diagram

Control Box External Wiring

Diagram of external connections for the control box.

Control Box Connector Layout

Connector Pin Assignments

Main Motor (CONA) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the main motor connector.

Control Box Power Supply (CONB) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the control box main power supply connector.

Stepping Motor (CONC) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the stepping motor connector.

Solenoid Output (COND) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the solenoid output connector.

RS-232C (CONE) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the RS-232C connector.

Foot Switch (CONI) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the foot switch connector.

Teaching Panel (CONF) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the teaching panel connector.

Input Signal (CONH) Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the input signal connector.

Terminal and Connector Usage

Input/Output Signal (CONG) Usage

Explains the usage of input/output signals via the CONG connector.

Terminal 1 (Sewing Machine Head) Usage

Details connections for Terminal 1 into the sewing machine head.

Terminal 2 (Sewing Machine Head) Usage

Details connections for Terminal 2 into the sewing machine head.

Control Box Connection Tables

CPU to PMD Connection Table

Table showing signal connections between CPU and PMD.

PMD to FDD Connection Table

Table showing signal connections between PMD and FDD.

XC-E to Main Motor Connection Table

Table showing signal connections between XC-E and the main motor.

PMD to XC-B (CON5) Connection Table

Table detailing PMD to XC-B (CON5) connections.

PMD to XC-E (CON6) Connection Table

Table detailing PMD to XC-E (CON6) connections.

CPU to FDD Connection Table

Table showing signal connections between CPU and FDD.

CPU to Display Connection Table

Table showing signal connections between CPU and the display.

CPU to XC-B Connection Table

Table showing signal connections between CPU and XC-B.

PMD to Transformer (BKO-E3160H01) Connection Table

Table showing PMD to Transformer connections.

PMD to Transformer (BKO-E3160H01) Connection Table (cont.)

Table showing PMD to Transformer connections (cont.).

XC-E to Transformer (CO5) Connection Table

Table showing XC-E to Transformer (CO5) connections.

XC-E to Transformer (CO6) Connection Table

Table showing XC-E to Transformer (CO6) connections.

XC-E to CONB Connection Table

Table showing XC-E to CONB connections.

XC-E to Break Register Connection Table

Table showing XC-E to Break Register connections.