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Figure 36
Figure 37
Diagnostics Screen
Six different diagnostics tests can be performed on
the machine. These functions test the motor control
operation, the foot pedal and the internal position sensors.
(Figure 36)
Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu
screen or the “Back” button to return to the “More”
menu screen.
Diagnostics Tests
Motor Sensor Test
The “Motor” Sensor test (Figure 37) can help you
determine whether there may be a problem with the
Artistic Quilter SD-16 motor. Slowly rotating the hand
wheel should result in an audible “beep.” If you get a
constant solid “beep” or no “beep” at all, this indicates a
failed test and the machine should be inspected by a
quali fied Artistic repair technician.
Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu
screen or the “Back” button to return to the “More”
menu screen.
Needle Sensor Test
The Needle Sensor test will indicate whether the nee dle
position sensor is functioning properly. Rotating the hand
wheel should result in a “beep” for half of a stitch cycle
followed by no “beep” for the other half. (Figure 38)
If you hear a constant beep or no beep at all for a full 360°
rotation of the hand wheel, this indicates a failed test and
the machine should be inspected by a quali fied Artistic
repair technician.
Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu
screen or the “Back” button to return to the “More”
menu screen.
Figure 38
Rotate the hand wheel SLOWLY.
Passing test:
Regular pulsing beeps as you
rotate the hand wheel
Failing test:
A solid tone or no beeping at all as
you rotate the hand wheel.
Rotate the hand wheel.
Passing test:
Solid beep for 1/3 of a stitch cycle,
no beep for the rest of the cycle.
Failing test:
No beep or solid beep as you
rotate the hand wheel one full
revolution.