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Maintenance

Instruction manual 550-532 - 00.0 - 07/2015

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10.2.1 Checking the oil level

The sewing automat is equipped with a central oil-wick lubrication 
system. The bearings are supplied from the oil reservoir (1).

Fig. 33: Refilling oil

The oil level in the oil reservoir (1) must not drop below the lower 
red marking or be above the upper red marking.

1. Fill oil through the oil filler opening (2) up to the upper red 

marking.

10.2.2 Lubricating with grease

Allowing the machine to operate at peak efficiency requires that 
its moving parts be lubricated sufficiently.

(1) - Oil reservoir

(2) - Oil filler opening

Summary of Contents for 550-532

Page 1: ...550 532 Instruction manual...

Page 2: ...er AG and protected by copyright Any reuse of these contents including extracts is prohibited without the prior written approval of D rkopp Adler AG Copyright D rkopp Adler AG 2015 IMPORTANT READ CARE...

Page 3: ...tion 21 5 Operation of the sewing automat 23 5 1 Threading the needle thread 23 5 2 Switching on the machine 24 5 3 Setting the needle thread tension 24 5 4 Setting the thread regulator 26 5 5 Winding...

Page 4: ...sequence 53 7 15 Deleting a seam pattern sequence 54 7 16 Finishing sewing 54 7 17 Editing parameters in memory 55 7 17 1 Editing parameters at the M1 level 55 7 17 2 Editing parameters at the M2 leve...

Page 5: ...vicing the pneumatic system 82 10 3 1 Setting operating pressure 82 10 3 2 Checking water condensation 83 10 4 Checking the transport units at the button feeder 84 11 Setup 87 11 1 Checking the scope...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 4...

Page 7: ...ions describe the intended use and the setup of the special sewing machine 550 532 1 2 For whom are these instructions intended These instructions are intended for Operating personnel This group is fa...

Page 8: ...formed when operating the machine sewing and equipping Steps to be performed for service maintenance and installation Steps to be performed via the software control panel The individual steps are numb...

Page 9: ...right or left are always from the user s point of view 1 4 Other documents The machine includes components from other manufacturers Each manufacturer has performed a hazard assessment for these purcha...

Page 10: ...fter receiving the product 1 5 2 Proper use The 550 532 is intended for sewing light to moderately heavy material Light to moderately heavy sewing material requires a needle strength of 80 110 Nm The...

Page 11: ...ger due to electric shock crushing and punctures Improper use can result in injury Follow all information given in the instructions NOTICE Damage to the machine in case of non compliance Improper use...

Page 12: ...About these instructions Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 10...

Page 13: ...o the arm and 30 mm in the Y direction parallel to the arm The machine head is oil free This means that there is no dan ger of soiling the sewing material with oil The hook is lubricated by a wick lub...

Page 14: ...d 5 hole buttons can be ordered as optional equipment 2 2 Declaration of Conformity The machine complies with the European regulations specified in the Declaration of Conformity or in the Declaration...

Page 15: ...pe 301 Hook type Oscillating hook Number of needles 1 Needle system 135x17 DPx17 Needle thicknesses 80 110 12 18 Stitch length mm Depends on seam pattern 0 1 6 8 mm Max speed min 1 3000 Speed on deliv...

Page 16: ...perating pressure bar 6 Air consumption l min 0 32 Length width height including packaging mm 1220 820 1350 Length width height without thread reel holder mm 1200 720 1200 Weight kg 155 Technical data...

Page 17: ...m the power supply using the main switch or by disconnecting the power plug Replacing the needle or other sewing tools Leaving the workplace Performing maintenance work and repairs Threading Missing o...

Page 18: ...hine Every person who works on the machine must first have understood the instructions Operation Inspectthemachinewhileinuseforanyexternallyvisibledamage Stop working if you notice any changes to the...

Page 19: ...Meaning DANGER with hazard symbol If ignored death or serious injury will result WARNING with hazard symbol If ignored death or serious injury can result CAUTION with hazard symbol If ignored moderate...

Page 20: ...hazard that could result in moderate or minor injury if the warning is ignored This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in property damage if ignored DANGER Type and source of...

Page 21: ...manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 19 This is a warning note for a hazard that could result in envi ronmental damage if ignored CAUTION Type and source of danger Consequences of non compliance Measures for a...

Page 22: ...Safety Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 20...

Page 23: ...Machine Description Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 21 4 Machine Description Fig 1 General view 1 Sewing automat 2 Button feeder...

Page 24: ...Machine Description Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 22...

Page 25: ...tally above the thread reels 2 Thread the needle thread as shown in the following figure Fig 2 Threading the needle thread 3 Pull the needle thread approx 4 cm through the needle after threading This...

Page 26: ...f the needle thread With an open primary tensioner 2 a small amount of residual tension of the needle thread is required The residual tension is generated by the preliminary tensioner 1 The preliminar...

Page 27: ...ad 2 to be as low as possible The thread interlacing should be exactly in the middle of the sewing material With thin sewing material excessive thread tension can lead to undesired gathering and threa...

Page 28: ...y adjusted With the correct setting the needle thread loop must slide over the thickest part of the hook at low tension 1 Loosen the screw 3 2 Adjust the position of the thread regulator 1 Thread regu...

Page 29: ...imum hook diameter 5 5 Winding the hook thread Fig 5 Winding the hook thread 1 Fit the bobbin 2 on the bobbin shaft 3 2 Pullthethreadthroughtheguide 5 andaroundthetensioner 6 3 Wind the thread counter...

Page 30: ...t in the controller See 7 8 Bobbin winding p 49 5 6 Replacing the hook thread bobbin Fig 6 Replacing the hook thread bobbin CAUTION Risk of injury from the point of the needle and moving parts Only ch...

Page 31: ...he empty bobbin from the bobbin housing 1 Inserting a full bobbin 1 Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin housing 1 2 Feed the hook thread through the bobbin housing slot 7 under the tensioning sprin...

Page 32: ...ll under its own weight when held by the threaded hook thread Adjusting the tensioning spring 1 Remove the bobbin housing 3 with the bobbin 2 Adjust the tensioning spring 1 via the regulating screw 2...

Page 33: ...es the hook tip 3 Tighten the screw 2 4 Always adjust the clearance between the hook and the needle after changing to a different needle thickness see Service Instructions Otherwise the following erro...

Page 34: ...lly swing the pivot lever 1 with shank shaper 3 in and out with the button clamp raised Adjusting the height of the shank shaper 1 Loosen the screw 5 2 Adjust the height of the shank shaper 3 3 Tighte...

Page 35: ...ual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 33 6 Operation of the button feeder Fig 10 Button feeder 6 1 Switching on the button feeder Fig 11 Switching on the button feeder 1 Both switches 1 2 set to ON Display and LED...

Page 36: ...mp Fig 12 Adjusting the holding force of the button mount Held between the button mounts 2 with as little force as possible the button is securely clamped to prevent it from twisting 1 Set the pressur...

Page 37: ...of each other are separated and only single buttons are transported further 1 Loosen the knurled screw 3 2 Adjust the height regulator 1 such that the height control 2 separates buttons that are lyin...

Page 38: ...comb The comb 2 is set such that only buttons with the concave side facing up will be transported further Fig 14 Sorting by comb 1 Loosen the knurled screws 1 2 Adjusting the comb 2 Slide inward Butto...

Page 39: ...knurled screws 1 4 Check the sorting of the buttons and repeat the adjustment if necessary Sorting by peg The peg 5 is set such that only buttons with the bevel on the top edge facing up are transport...

Page 40: ...the setscrew 6 Sorting by plate The plate 8 is set such that only buttons with the bevel on the bottom edge facing down are transported further Fig 17 Sorting by plate I 1 Loosen the screw 7 2 Shift t...

Page 41: ...Operation of the button feeder Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 39 3 Re tighten the screw 7 Fig 18 Sorting by plate I 9 Tip of the plate...

Page 42: ...ke 1 is set such that the buttons are transported to the transfer station by a short burst of air Heavier buttons require a stronger burst of air than lighter buttons 1 Check the button transport 2 Lo...

Page 43: ...ted at a low yet constant speed 1 Adjusting the speed controller 1 Turning clockwise Increase the speed Turning counterclockwise Reduce the speed 6 6 Customer Service Contact for repairs if machine is...

Page 44: ...Operation of the button feeder Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 42...

Page 45: ...t 7 1 Control panel machine Fig 21 Control panel machine Key LED No Function 1 USB key with LED Save load seam pattern to from a USB key 2 Needle thread clamp key with LED Clamps the needle thread on...

Page 46: ...off programming mode 6 Error LED LED on error 7 Program display Display parameters 8 Program keys Change parameters and navigate forwards backwards 9 Function display Display values for selected funct...

Page 47: ...number see table below is shown in the Function display NOTICE Damage to the needle if the size of the seam pattern does not match the clamping foot Check the clamping foot and adjust if necessary No...

Page 48: ...Ready key The key LED goes out 9 38 6 6 3 4 x 3 4 26 47 6 6 3 4 x 3 4 10 39 8 8 27 10 10 11 10 10 28 48 6 6 3 4 x 3 4 12 40 6 6 3 4 x 3 4 29 10 10 13 41 8 8 30 49 5 5 5 3 x 2 5 14 10 10 31 8 8 8 15 42...

Page 49: ...51 Fig 22 Button hole spacing 7 4 1 Setting the X distance 1 Press the Select key until the X axis symbol LED illuminates 2 Press the Function keys until the desired X axis value is reached The entere...

Page 50: ...orm symbol LED illuminates The Program display shows the current seam pattern form 2 Press the Ready key to confirm the seam pattern The Ready key LED illuminates 3 Press the foot pedal forwards The c...

Page 51: ...lly forwards to stop the bobbin winding process 7 Press the Ready key The key LED goes out the clamp raises 7 9 Counter Thecountercanbeusedasapiececounter parameter number U020 or as a counter with an...

Page 52: ...ns can be disabled so that they are no longer displayed Prerequisite Machine is in programming mode Ready key LED is off 1 Press the Memory key and key P1 at the same time The Program display shows th...

Page 53: ...key LED is off 1 Press the Memory key and key P2 at the same time 2 Press the Program keys to select a memory location 3 Press the Ready key to confirm the memory location 4 Select a seam pattern 7 2...

Page 54: ...attern 7 6 Checking the seam pattern p 48 7 12 2 Sewing with the memory keys 1 Press the desired seam pattern memory key or key combination 2 Press the Ready key 3 Check the seam pattern form 4 Sew wi...

Page 55: ...eam pattern 5 Press the Program keys to select the 2nd seam pattern 6 Press the Function keys to select the 3rd seam pattern 7 Press the Program keys to select the 4th seam pattern etc 8 Press the Rea...

Page 56: ...ess the Memory key and key P3 at the same time 2 Press the Program keys to select a seam pattern sequence C01 C25 3 Press the Ready key to confirm the seam pattern sequence 4 Press the Reset key to de...

Page 57: ...ameter The key LED illuminates 4 Press the Function keys to change values 5 Press the Reset key to return a changed value to the original value 6 Press the Ready key to save a change The key LED goes...

Page 58: ...g automat Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 56 5 Press the Reset key to return a changed value to the original value 6 Press the Ready key to save a change The key LED goes out 7 Press the Memor...

Page 59: ...s the Ready key 4 Use the Function keys to enter a function value of 1 5 Press the Select key The controller beeps once If the controller beeps three times then the reset was not successful 6 Set para...

Page 60: ...4 Press the Ready key The Function display shows values from 1 to 4 1 Load seam pattern from USB key 2 Save seam pattern to USB key 3 Delete seam pattern from controller 4 Edit seam pattern Loading a...

Page 61: ...3 2 Press the Select key 3 Press the Reset key to confirm the deletion Function display shows Editing a seam pattern contour test Value 4 Fig 23 Editing a seam pattern 1 Use the Function keys to set a...

Page 62: ...has been disabled Seam pattern 0 Press the Reset key to confirm the seam pat tern number E 3 0 Error Upper needle bar position Needle bar is not in the upper position Check the connections Rotate the...

Page 63: ...SB key E 5 0 3 SUM read error CHECKSUM data in MOT file faulty Store the CHECKSUM file anew on the USB key E 5 0 4 Endblock error No Endblock in the MOT file Store the Endblock file anew on the USB ke...

Page 64: ...tor signal error Encoder motor has no signal Check the motor encoder E 7 3 6 Motor rotation error Motor stops after a certain time encoder has no signal Check the motor encoder E 7 3 7 Z phase error Z...

Page 65: ...y FUYSTS BT LEEYSTS BT1 BT1mot BT1PAT E 9 1 3 Error Thread pulling knife search Thread pulling knife sensor not responding Main switch OFF Check the sensor E 9 1 4 Error Thread pulling knife motor Thr...

Page 66: ...er 3 Press the USB key and wait approx 3 seconds 4 Press the Memory key 5 Use the Function keys to set a value of 5 in the Function display 6 Press the Select key The download into the controller star...

Page 67: ...itch 1 The current software version is briefly shown on the display 2 Plug the USB key into the USB port 2 of the controller 3 Press the USB key and wait approx 3 seconds 4 Press the Memory key 5 Pres...

Page 68: ...Use the Function keys to enter a function value of 1 5 Press the Ready key 6 Press the Memory key The key LED goes out 7 21 4 Checking the software version 1 Press and hold the Memory key for 6 s The...

Page 69: ...ction Select button feeder mode AUTO SEMI MANU 8 4 Setting button feeder mode p 71 Button feeder speed 8 5 Setting button feeding speed p 72 Measure button diameter 8 3 Setting button diameter and but...

Page 70: ...er Press the key for at least 3 seconds before pressing the key for at least 3 seconds Reset total counter Press the key for at least 3 seconds before pressing the key for at least 3 seconds Service p...

Page 71: ...ine is without function 2 Select a transfer arm 1 matching the button spacing and the button diameter 3 Press numeric key 3 on the control panel of the button feeder Transfer arm moves to service posi...

Page 72: ...iameter 4 Press numeric key 2 The measured button diameter is indicated on the display The button feeder duct opens 5 Remove buttons that are not needed from the button feeder duct 6 Check the button...

Page 73: ...y operating the switch 2 SEMI Semi manual the buttons are fed by operating the switch 2 MANU Manual the buttons must be inserted into the but ton mount by hand and one at a time Operating the switch 2...

Page 74: ...utton feeding speed You can choose from 3 speed modes HIGH High the buttons are fed at a high rate of speed MID Middle the buttons are fed at a medium rate of speed LOW Low the buttons are fed at a lo...

Page 75: ...tomat is at a standstill Needle raised clamp raised The Ready key LED illuminates Button feeder is on buttons are transported and separated Sewing Insert the sewing material Press the pedal forwards t...

Page 76: ...Sewing process Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 74...

Page 77: ...sts Service Instructions 10 1Cleaning Work to be carried out Operating hours 8 40 160 1000 Removing lint and thread remnants Clearing the fan screen at the control box Refilling oil Lubricating the se...

Page 78: ...hen sewing very fluffy material the machine should be cleaned more frequently A clean sewing machine provides protection from faults Points that need to be cleaned particularly thoroughly Area under t...

Page 79: ...e for lubricating the machine components is provided in the accessory pack It can also be obtained from D RKOPP ADLER AG sales offices using the following part number 9047 098004 WARNING Risk of injur...

Page 80: ...l reservoir 1 Fig 33 Refilling oil The oil level in the oil reservoir 1 must not drop below the lower red marking or be above the upper red marking 1 Fill oil through the oil filler opening 2 up to th...

Page 81: ...on points on the rear of the machine Fig 34 Lubrication 1 Apply an adequate amount of grease to the fleece 2 to lubri cate the outer side of the cam disk 1 2 Apply a small amount of grease to the join...

Page 82: ...anual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 80 Fig 35 Lubrication 1 Apply a small amount of grease to the inner guide groove 5 and the roller 4 from the outside 2 Apply a small amount of grease to the joints 6 4 Rolle...

Page 83: ...81 Lubrication points on the machine head Fig 36 Lubrication 1 Apply grease to cross head backside 9 and the connectors 10 2 Lubricate the groove 8 3 Lubricate the thread lever guide 7 7 Thread lever...

Page 84: ...y day Important The pressure must never deviate from the standard value by more than 1 bar Setting the pressure 1 Pull the pressure controller 2 up 2 Turn the pressure controller until the pressure ga...

Page 85: ...intenance unit Fig 38 Checking the water condensation in the water separator Checking the water level 1 Check the water level in the water separator 3 on a daily basis Important Water condensation mus...

Page 86: ...39 Checking the transport units 1 Check the condition of the transport unit every week Excess wear will result in inaccurate button transport making it nec essary to replace the rotary rubber seal 1...

Page 87: ...0 07 2015 85 3 Screw in a new rubber seal 1 4 Pull the rubber seals off the positioning rollers 2 5 Slip new rubber seals onto the positioning rollers 2 6 Press numeric key 4 on the control panel of t...

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Page 89: ...opp Adler Machine head Button feeder Accessory pack containing Thread reel holder Protective cover Fastening material 11 2 Removing the transport locks 1 Remove the following transport locks Lashing s...

Page 90: ...Instruction manual 550 532 00 0 07 2015 88 11 3 Fitting the eye protection Fig 40 Fitting the eye protection 1 Screw the eye protection 2 to the bracket 1 using screws 3 1 Bracket 2 Eye protection 3 S...

Page 91: ...national regulations When disposing of the machine be aware that it consists of a range of different materials steel plastic electronic components etc Observe the applicable national regulations when...

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Page 94: ...Germany Phone 49 0 521 925 00 Email service duerkopp adler com www duerkopp adler com Subject to design changes Part of the machines shown with additional equipment Printed in Germany D rkopp Adler AG...

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