SunStar SWF/C Series User Manual

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[CAUTION]
The table should not be higher than the upper side of the needle plate by 0.5mm for board frame
work. If the height difference is over 0.5mm, unfasten the table support bolts, adjust the height, and
fasten the bolts back.
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Table support
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SunStar SWF/C Series Specifications

General

Stitch Type	Lockstitch
Heads	1
Power Supply	220V, 50/60Hz
Display	LCD
Data Input	USB

Summary

CHAPTER 1 SAFETY RULES

1-1) DELIVERY OF YOUR MACHINE

Instructions for safe delivery of the machine.

1-2) INSTALLATION

Guidelines for machine installation environment and requirements.

1-3) MACHINE OPERATION

Safety precautions for operating the embroidery machine.

1-4) REPAIR

Guidelines for authorized repair personnel and safety during repair.

1-5) PLACEMENT OF WARNING STICKERS

Location and purpose of warning stickers on the machine.

1-6) CONTENTS OF WARNING STICKERS

Details of information provided by warning stickers.

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY

2-1) ENVIRONMENT

Recommended environmental conditions for machine operation and installation.

2-2) ELECTRICITY INSTALLATION

Requirements for electrical supply and installation.

2-3) LEVELING THE MACHINE

Procedures for accurately leveling the machine for optimal performance.

2-4) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Instructions for assembling components like thread stands and operation boxes.

2-5) TABLE ASSEMBLY

Steps for assembling the machine's support table.

2-6) FRAME ASSEMBLY

Instructions for assembling the embroidery frame components.

2-6-1) TUBULAR FRAME

Specific steps for assembling the tubular frame.

2-6-2) BORDER FRAME

Specific steps for assembling the border frame.

CHAPTER 3 PARTS OF THE MACHINE

3-1) SWF/C-U SERIES

Identification of parts for the SWF/C-U series machines.

3-2) SWF/C-UH 1508-45

Identification of parts for the SWF/C-UH 1508-45 machine.

CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

01) EXPANDED MEMORY SIZE

Details the machine's memory capacity for designs and stitches.

02) MIRROR IMAGE CONVERSION AND DESIGN DIRECTION

Explains how to mirror and rotate designs.

03) ENLARGING AND REDUCING DESIGN

Describes the capability to scale embroidery designs.

04) AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF NEEDLE BAR

Function for selecting the order of needle bars.

05) GENERAL REPETITION WORK

How to repeat designs multiple times.

06) AUTOMATIC OFFSET

Automatic frame movement to offset points.

07) MANUAL OFFSET

Manual frame movement for specific positioning.

08) RETURN TO START

Function to move the frame to the design's starting point.

09) NON-STITCHING

Frame and needle movement without stitching.

10) FRAME REVERSAL

Moving the needle bar back for thread issues.

11) AUTOMATIC TRIMMING

Automatic thread trimming for efficiency and quality.

12) AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF UPPER AND LOWER THREAD BREAKS

System for detecting thread breaks and stopping the machine.

13) AUTOMATIC RETURN TO STOP POINT IN UNEXPECTED BLACKOUT

Machine's ability to resume from the stop point after power loss.

14) 3.5”FLOPPY DRIVE (EMBEDDED)

The embedded floppy disk drive for design management.

15) EDITING

Capabilities for editing stitch data and function codes.

16) AUTOMATIC STORAGE OF DESIGN SET-UP

Automatic saving of design setup parameters.

17) INDIVIDUAL HEAD OPERATION

Operating or managing individual machine heads.

18) MACHINE STOPPAGE

How the machine indicates stoppages.

19) RPM

Display of the machine's revolutions per minute.

20) FRAME SPEED SET-UP

Adjusting the speed of frame movement.

21) UNUSED MEMORY

Display of available memory on the screen.

22) TAPE CODE COMPATIBILITY

Support for different tape code formats.

23) 800*600 COLOR LCD MONITOR (OPTIONAL)

Optional color LCD monitor for enhanced display.

24) CODES FROM OTHER BRANDS

Compatibility with designs from other brands.

CHAPTER 5 FUNCTIONS FOR BASIC MACHINE OPERATION

5-1) NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS IN OPERATION BOX

Details the components and functions of the operation box.

5-2) EMERGENCY POWER AND START/STOP BUTTONS

Explains the emergency power and start/stop button functions.

5-3) EMERGENCY STOP

Describes how to use the emergency stop function.

5-4) LAMP ON THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT BOARD

Details the lamp indicators on the thread tension board.

5-5) NEEDLE STOP CLUTCH

Explains the function and use of the needle stop clutch.

5-6) LAMP ON COLOR CHANGE BOX(SWF/C-UH1508)

Describes lamps on the color change box for specific models.

5-7) UPPER THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Guides on upper thread setup and tension adjustment.

5-8) LOWER (BOBBIN) THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for bobbin setup and tension adjustment.

5-9) THREAD WINDING

Procedures for winding thread onto the bobbin.

5-10) FLOPPY DISKS

Guidelines for using floppy disks with the machine.

5-11) IN AND OUT OF DESIGNS

How to load and save embroidery designs.

5-12) RETURN TO PREVIOUS LOCATION IN UNEXPECTED BLACKOUTS

Machine's behavior during unexpected power loss.

5-13) NEEDLE- HOOK TIMING CONTROL

Adjustments for needle and hook timing.

5-14) ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS OF THREAD DETECTOR

Details on the thread detector assembly and function.

CHAPTER 6 BASIC MACHINE OPERATION

CHAPTER 7 NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL

7-1) INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Procedure for installing the machine's operating system.

7-2) MAIN INDICATION SCREEN

Overview of the main display screen and its information.

7-3) THE FUNCTION MENU

Explanation of the function menu structure and options.

7-3-1) OUTLINE OF FUNCTION MENU

Lists the main categories within the function menu.

7-3-2) FUNCTION MENU DIAGRAM

Visual representation of the function menu flow.

7-4) USE OF FUNCTION MENU

Detailed usage instructions for the function menu.

7-4-1) IN AND OUT OF DESIGNS

How to load and save embroidery designs.

7-4-2) BASIC SET-UP

Configuration of basic design parameters like scale and angle.

7-4-3) AUXILIARY WORK

Functions for preparing embroidery work, like tracing.

7-4-4) REPETITION WORK

Setting up and performing design repetition.

7-4-5) DATA SET-UP

Configuring embroidery and machine operation data.

7-4-6) EMBROIDERY DESIGN EDITING

Editing stitch data, dividing, and filtering designs.

7-4-7) FRAME MOVEMENT

Controlling frame movement during and before embroidery.

7-4-8) FLOAT (NON-STITCHING FUNCTIONS)

Performing non-stitching movements of the frame.

7-4-9) MACHINE DATA SET-UP

Setting machine parameters and checking functions.

7-4-10) THE FLOPPY FUNCTIONS

Operations related to floppy disk saving, deletion, and formatting.

7-4-11) MANUAL CUTTING

Performing manual thread trimming.

7-4-12) OFFSET SET-UP

Setting frame auto-movement for start/finish points.

7-4-13) NEEDLE BAR SELECTION

Setting automatic color changes and needle bar order.

CHAPTER 8 ERROR MESSAGES AND CORRECTION

8-1) MAIN SHAFT MOTOR

Error messages and corrections related to the main shaft motor.

8-2) PULSE MOTORS ON X AND Y AXIS

Errors and fixes for X/Y axis pulse motors.

8-3) COLOR CHANGE

Errors and corrections for color change issues.

8-4) ENCODER

Error messages and corrections related to the encoder.

8-5) REPETITION WORK

Errors and corrections for repetition work setup.

8-6) FLOPPY DRIVE AND COMMUNICATION

Troubleshooting floppy drive and communication errors.

8-7) TAPE READER AND COMMUNICATION

Errors and corrections for tape reader and communication issues.

8-8) MEMORY

Error messages and corrections related to memory.

8-9) SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Troubleshooting system installation errors.

CHAPTER 9 THE CONTROL BOX

9-1) CHANGING FUSE IN JOINT BOARD OF M/C WITH LESS THAN 12 HEADS

Procedure for changing fuses in the main joint board.

9-2) CHANGING FUSE IN M/C WITH MORE THAN 12 HEADS

Procedure for changing fuses in machines with over 12 heads.

9-3) STANDARD VOLTAGE FOR X, Y DRIVERS (BY MACHINE TYPE)

Recommended voltage settings for X, Y drivers by machine type.

CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

10-1) CHECK POINTS FOR REGULAR INSPECTION

Key points to check during routine machine inspection.

10-2) CLEANING

Procedures for cleaning the machine and its parts.

10-3) OIL SUPPLY

Instructions for oiling machine parts and cycles.

10-4) DRIVE BELT TENSION

How to inspect and adjust drive belt tension.

CHAPTER 11 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS

11-1) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMERS

Adjustments for the trimmer mechanism.

11-1-1) ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE TRIMMING CAM (INSERT ANGLE OF MOVABLE BLADE)

Adjusting the trimming cam for proper blade positioning.

11-1-2) ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

Adjusting the tension of the trimmer blades.

11-2) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMER RETURN SPRING

Adjusting the return spring for the trimmer mechanism.

11-3) ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD HOLDING UNIT

Adjusting the upper thread holding mechanism.

11-4) PICKER ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the picker mechanism.

11-5) ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD HOLDER

Adjusting the upper thread holder assembly.

11-6) ADJUSTING LOW-NOISE PRESSER FOOT

Adjusting the presser foot for low-noise operation.

11-7) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRESSER FOOT AND NEEDLE

How presser foot and needle interact for stable stitching.

11-8) CORRECT POSITION OF NEEDLE

Ensuring the needle is in the correct position.

11-9) ADJUSTING HALF-TURN FILM FOR COLOR CHANGE

Adjusting the half-turn film for color change function.

11-10) ENCODER ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the encoder for correct needle bar positioning.

11-11) JUMP MOTOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the jump motor for proper operation.

11-12) ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT TENSION

Procedures for adjusting drive belt tension.

11-12-1) Y-AXIS TIMING BELT

Adjusting the Y-axis timing belt tension.

11-12-2) X-AXIS TIMING BELT

Adjusting the X-axis timing belt tension.

11-12-3) TIMING BELT ON MAIN SHAFT MOTOR

Adjusting the timing belt on the main shaft motor.

11-13) LAMP (OPTIONAL)

Optional lamp features and adjustments.

11-13-1) LAMP SOCKET ADJUSTMENT (4-HEAD)

Adjusting lamp sockets for different lamp lengths.

11-13-2) DISASSEMBLING CABLE COVER (4-HEAD)

Procedures for opening the cable cover for repair.

CHAPTER 12 TROUBLESHOOTING

Operation failure

Common operational failures and their causes.

Incorrect Stop Position

Troubleshooting incorrect machine stopping positions.

Bad Color Change

Issues and solutions for color change errors.

Poor detection of upper thread

Problems related to upper thread detection.

Bad jump

Troubleshooting issues with jump stitches.

Bad stitch quality

Causes and fixes for poor stitch quality.

Thread breaks

Common causes and solutions for thread breakage.

Poor stitch tension

Problems related to stitch tension and their resolution.

Needle breaks

Causes and solutions for needle breakage.

Puckering

Troubleshooting puckering issues in embroidery.

Trimming failure

Errors and fixes related to thread trimming.

Trimmer return failure

Issues with the trimmer returning to its position.

Short upper thread after trimming due to separation failure

Problems with short upper threads after trimming.

Thread is not cut (at specific head)

Troubleshooting when thread is not cut properly.

Failure of upper thread solenoid

Issues with the upper thread solenoid.

Failure to hold upper thread

Problems with the upper thread holder.

CHAPTER 13 BLOCK DIAGRAM

1) BLOCK DIAGRAM OF SWF/C-U SERIES (Excluding SWF/C-UH 1508-45)

Electrical block diagram for SWF/C-U series machines.

2) Block Diagram of SWF/C-UH1508-45

Electrical block diagram for SWF/C-UH1508-45 machines.