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This instruction manual applies to machines 

from software version 

0389/001 

and serial 

number 

2 766 760 

onwards

296-12-19 128/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 02.11

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2571 

ME  

PLUS

2574  

ME  

PLUS

 

2591 

ME  

PLUS

Summary of Contents for POWERLINE 2571 ME PLUS

Page 1: ...nstruction manual applies to machines from software version 0389 001 and serial number 2 766 760 onwards 296 12 19 128 002 Betriebsanleitung engl 02 11 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2571ME PLUS 2574 ME PLUS 2591ME PLUS ...

Page 2: ...f de service downloads As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no 2296 12 19 129 002 The reprinting copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals whether in whole or in part is only permitted with our previous authorization and with written reference to the source PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen AG Hans Geiger Str 12 I...

Page 3: ...tion inside the customer s premises 13 5 03 Disposal of packing materials 13 5 04 Storage 13 6 Explanation of symbols 14 7 Controls 15 7 01 On off switch Sewing lamp switch option 15 7 02 Pedal 15 7 03 Keyboard on machine head 16 7 04 Swivel out the roller presser 17 7 05 Knee lever 17 7 06 Switchable needle thread tension 18 7 07 Edge trimmer 725 04 for 2571 ME 19 7 08 Edge trimmer 725 04 for 259...

Page 4: ...sewing functions on off 36 9 01 02 Changing number of backtack stitches 36 9 01 03 Selecting parameter entry 37 9 01 04 Selecting the maximum speed 37 9 02 Programmed Sewing 38 9 03 Error Messages 39 10 Input 40 10 01 Programming sewing 40 10 02 List of parameters for control P320 P321 43 10 03 Error Messages and Description 48 10 04 Motor Errors 49 11 Care and maintenance 50 11 01 Servicing and m...

Page 5: ...g sewing tools e g needle roller presser needle plate and bobbin when threading the machine when leaving the machine unattended and during mainte nance work the machine is to be separated from the power supply by switching off the On Off switch or by removing the plug from the mains Everyday maintenance work is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel Repairs and special maintenan...

Page 6: ...s the duty of the user to only operate the machine in perfect running order It is the obligation of the user to ensure that none of the safety mechanisms are removed or deactivated It is the obligation of the user to ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine Further information can be obtained from your PFAFF agent 1 03 Safety symbols Danger Points to be observed Danger o...

Page 7: ...ges in the machine which may limit its safety 1 05 02 Specialist personnel Specialist personnel are persons with a specialist education in the fields of electrics electro nics and mechanics They are responsible for the lubrication maintenance repair and adjust ment of the machine The specialist personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must always observe the Notes on Safety in the ...

Page 8: ...ny objects on the table nor in the needle plate area Objects may be trapped or flung out of the machine Do not run the machine without take up lever guard 1 Danger of injury by moving take up lever Do not operate machine without cover 2 and belt guard 3 Risk of injury from moving parts Do not operate the machine without tilt lock 4 Danger of crushing between sewing head and table Do not operate th...

Page 9: ...ewing machines with a forwards and reverse feeding feed wheel and roller presser The machines are used for sewing lockstitch seams in the leather and upholstery industries Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage caused by the inappropriate use of the machine The app...

Page 10: ...0 spm X Cutting depth for 725 0 8 2 5 mm Cutting speed for 725 2800 cuts min Noise data Emission level at workplace at appropriate speed Noise measurement in accordance with DIN 45 635 48 A 1 ISO 11204 ISO 3744 ISO 4871 model A B at a speed of 2800 spm LpA 80 dB A model C at a speed of 1600 spm LpA 74 dB A Connection data Operating voltage 230 V 10 50 60 Hz Max power consumption 1 2 kVA Fuse prote...

Page 11: ...tic Knuckle switch manual locking Automatic backtacking 911 Oil level control through inspection glass Roller presser pressure manually adjustable DC motor functionality Control panel PicoTop Integrated multiple switch on machine head Integrated LED sewing lamp on sewing head dimmable Bobbin thread winding device Edge trimmer 725 only on the 2571 and 2591 ...

Page 12: ...nd various plastic materials The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper The machine is to be disposed of according to the locally valid pollution control regula ti ons if necessary a specialist ist to be commissioned Care must be taken that parts soiled with lubricants are disposed of separately according to the locally valid pollution control regulations ...

Page 13: ...he machines are only transported in an upright position 5 03 Disposal of packing materials The packing materials of this machine comprise paper cardboard and VCE fibre Proper dis posal of the packing material is the responsibility of the customer 5 04 Storage If the machine is not in use it can be stored as it is for a period of up to six months but It should be protected against dust and moisture...

Page 14: ...nstruction manual work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols These symbols have the following meanings Note information Cleaning care Lubrication Maintenance repairs adjustment service work only to be carried out by technical staff ...

Page 15: ...f the machine on or off turn main switch 1 Switch the sewing lamp which is inte grated in the machine head on or off by operating switch 2 Switch 3 regulates the brightness of the sewing lamp 0 1 1 2 7 02 Pedal With the on off switch on 0 Machine stop 1 Sew 1 Raise roller presser 2 Trim thread Fig 7 01 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...his button can be allocated to the following functions 1 Half stitch 2 Needle position change 3 Knee switch Key 3 Needle position change Single stitch In setting 204 this button can be allocated to the following functions 1 Single stitch 2 Needle position change 3 Knee switch Key 4 EMERGENCY key Needle rises without thread trimming thread tension is released roller presser is raised and the motor ...

Page 17: ...Fig 7 04 Fig 7 05 7 05 Knee lever Operate knee lever 1 to raise the roller presser 1 7 04 Swivel out the roller presser In the raised position the roller presser 1 can be swivelled out by gently pulling downwards 1 ...

Page 18: ...18 Controls Fig 7 06 7 06 Switchable needle thread tension The needle thread tension can be increa sed by turning lever 1 to the right 1 ...

Page 19: ... The edge guide 2 moves into its operating position Switch off edge guide Raise edge guide 2 and let it click into position The edge guide 2 is out of operation Raise lever 4 The edge guide swings backwards Changing the knife The following work may only be carried out by technical staff or by persons who have been properly instructed Switch off the machine Loosen screw 5 and remove knife 6 Insert ...

Page 20: ...ide 2 moves into its operating position Switch off edge guide Raise edge guide 2 and let it click into position The edge guide 2 is out of operation Raise lever 4 The edge guide swings backwards Changing the knife The following work may only be carried out by technical staff or by persons who have been properly instructed Switch off the machine Loosen screw 5 and remove knife 6 Insert new knife an...

Page 21: ...is selected or to change the values of the appropriate setting range A B C or D Fig 6 03 1 2 3 7 09 01 Selection keys The functions of the selections keys 2 are described in detail below Scrolling This selection key is used to change between the different menus shown on the display The selection of the menu and the setting values shown depend on the selection of the operating mode also see Chapter...

Page 22: ...nctions Start bartack A If the TE Input key is switched off the bartacks at the beginning of the seam start bartacks are switched on or off see Chapter 9 01 02 Entering bartack stitches If the TE Input key is switched on this function key serves as a plus function for the setting range A End bartack A If the TE Input key is switched off the bartacks at the end of the seam end bartacks are switched...

Page 23: ...is function key serves as a plus function for the setting range C Raised foot position at end of seam sector C If the TE Input key is switched off the raised foot position at end of seam sector function is switched on or off If the function is switched on the sewing foot is raised at the end of the seam sector If the TE Input key is switched on this function key serves as a minus function for the ...

Page 24: ...the machine Only use needles from the system intended for the machine see Chapter 3 Specifications 8 01 Inserting the needle PFAFF 2571 and 2591 Raise the roller presser 1 and swing it out Loosen screw 2 and insert the needle as far as possible The long groove must face to the right on model 2571 and to the left on model 2591 Tighten screw 2 and swing roller presser 1 back into position PFAFF 2574...

Page 25: ...o switch on the bobbin winder push up lever 6 The bobbin is wound during sewing The bobbin winder stops automatically when the bobbin 4 is filled sufficiently Remove full bobbin 4 and cut off the thread in thread clamp 3 The tension of the thread on bobbin 4 can be adjusted on the bobbin winder tension unit 2 The volume of thread on bobbin 4 can be adjusted with screw 7 8 02 Winding the bobbin thr...

Page 26: ...ig 8 03 Switch off the machine Danger of injury due to uninten tional starting of the machine Removing the bobbin case Open the post cap Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2 Inserting the bobbin case Insert bobbin case 2 Close the latch and close the post cap Do not operate the machine with an open post cover 1 Risk of injury from rotating clamp 8 03 Removing Inserting the bobbin case 2 1 8 04 T...

Page 27: ...lating its tension on model 2571 and 2591 ME Switch off the machine Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine Thread both needle threads as shown in Fig 8 05 Adjust the needle thread tensions by turning milled screws 1 and 2 Fig 8 05 2 1 ...

Page 28: ... due to unintentional starting of the machine Thread both needle threads as shown in Fig 8 06 Adjust the needle thread tensions by turning milled screws 1 and 2 8 06 Threading the needle thread and regulating its tension on model 2574 ME Fig 8 06 1 2 2 1 ...

Page 29: ... buttons 8 08 Switching the sewing functions on off When the TE input selection key is switched off the sewing functions for manual sewing can be switched on or off If a function is activated the LED in the corresponding key is illuminated Start tacks on off Foot position raised after sewing stops on off End tacks on off Foot position raised at end of seam sector on off Needle position raised on o...

Page 30: ...chine has stopped Increase the number of forwards stitches for start bartack A Increase the number of reverse stitches for the end bartack C Reduce the number of forwards stitches for start bartack A Reduce the number of reverse stitches for the end bartack C Increase the number of reverse stitches for start bartack B Increase the number of forward stitches for the end bartack D Reduce the number ...

Page 31: ...er change template code Switch machine on Call up the parameter display press the button several times if necessary Switch on TE Input LED lights up CODE2500 Select parameter group 600 by pressing button A Press button D Enter template code by pressing the corresponding buttons 603 255 200 Select parameter 810 810 2500 ...

Page 32: ...try mode The new code is saved Provided that the machine is not turned off all parameters can be accessed without re entering the template code Remember the code Without the corresponding code protected functions cannot be called up In this case request support from the PFAFF service centre ...

Page 33: ...s Switch machine on Call up the parameter display press the button several times if necessary Switch on TE Input LED lights up 101 II Select parameter 104 TM 67515 Set the number of stitches that can be sewed with a full bobbin by pressing the corresponding function key Function key to select the ten thousand digit of the parameter Function key to select the hundred digit of the parameter Function...

Page 34: ...ED turns off After sewing the preset quantity of bobbin thread the display shows the message BOBBIN after the thread trimming procedure RM 987 BOBBIN Change the bobbin case and press F1 button The stitch number is set to the preset value ...

Page 35: ...d pro grammed sewing button LED on 9 01 Manual sewing Switch machine on Press the PM button to select manual sewing button LED is off Pressing this button will change between the following displays 3 3 3 3 104 2 3500 When the machine is switched on the stitch length will always be displayed Start and end backtack stitches Speed Stitch length 5 0 RM 550 Remaining amount of bobbin thread display TE ...

Page 36: ...emory card the write protection function must be deactivated Fig 8 10 2 GB max 1 2 3 8 12 Upgrading from Version ME PLUS to Version ME PREMIUM Switch machine off Remove the PicoTop control panel Attach the BDF S3 control panel to the present carrier and connect the plug con nection from the machine Insert the SD card included which has the serial number of the machine la belled as described in cha...

Page 37: ...lect the parameter ten and single digit B Select the parameter hundred digit A Decrease the parameter value D Select the parameter ten and single digit B Decrease the parameter value D Selecting parameters and changing values see chapter 9 03 Parameter Entry 9 01 04 Selecting the maximum speed Call up the speed display press the button several times if necessary Switch on TE Input LED lights up 35...

Page 38: ...e select button Before programmed sewing programs must be set up see chapter 10 01 Programming Sewing Select sewing program number A seam section number B and display seam section stitches 3 3 3 3 Start and end backtack stitch display 1 1 10 Sewing program number seam section and special function display 1 1 I00 Display seam section speed limit if activated 1 1 n 20 ...

Page 39: ... an error code as shown in the fol lowing example An error message can be caused by incorrect set up faulty elements or overloading Correct the fault If necessary cancel fault correction For a description of errors see Chapter 1 08 in the Settings Manual Error Codes and Description E5 ...

Page 40: ... Input 10 01 Programming sewing The displays given below are examples of the corresponding input options The input values displayed on the machine may differ Switch machine on Call up the parameter display press the button several times if necessary Switch on TE Input LED lights up Press the PM button to select programmed sewing button LED is on Where necessary enter the code and confirm with the ...

Page 41: ...lect button until the display shows seam section backtack stitch input backtacks that are not possible are not stitched The display will show the backtack stitch numbers which can be changed as follows Increase number of start backtack forward stitch es A Value 0 simpler start backtack Decrease number of end backtack backwards stitches C Decrease number of start backtack forward stitches A Decreas...

Page 42: ...l the display shows seam section maximum speed input Enter the maximum speed for this seam section Display x100 1 1 n 20 1 1 0I00 Allocate the desired special functions see following table for the selected seam section with the following function keys Setting range C D If the program that is to be created has several seam sections the value for setting range C needs to be set to 0 To end the progr...

Page 43: ...r 2500 ME PREMIUM only 0 99999 12000 106 Bobbin thread remaining counter 2500 ME PREMIUM only 0 999 100 107 Stitch length adjustment 2500 ME PLUS only 0 2 0 2 mm 0 108 Display main processer software version 109 Display step motor processor software version 110 Display control panel software version 111 Display sewing drive component software version 112 Control panel key tone 2500 PREMIUM only I ...

Page 44: ...ignment 1 Half stitch 2 Needle up 3 Knee switch 1 3 1 205 Button F1 assignment 2500 ME only I Backtack suppression II Raise needle I II I 206 Open thread tension on stop and lift roller presser I OFF II ON I II I 207 Open thread tension after trimming and lift roller presser I OFF II ON I II I 3 301 Thread carrier position t d c 2571 2591 0 127 124 2574 0 191 1 302 Needle position under b d c 2571...

Page 45: ...30 2574 0 191 160 4 401 Time delay roller presser lift 0 01s 1 5s 0 02s 402 Delayed start after lowering roller presser 0 01s 1 5s 0 15s 403 Set roller presser lift must be increased for high foot pressure 0 01s 0 2s 0 03s 404 Thread trimmer magnet pulse 10 50 35 5 501 Maximum speed 2571 2591 100 3500 3500 2574 100 2600 2600 502 Start backtack speed 100 1500 700 503 End backtack speed 100 1500 700...

Page 46: ... button on machine head E1 603 Machine drive in home position see set up instructions 0 127 8 2 604 Run cold start 605 Stitch process with step motors by handwheel 606 Display speed control unit value 7 701 P section speed regulator 2571 2591 1 50 30 2574 1 50 20 702 I section speed regulator 0 100 50 703 P section position regulator 1 50 20 704 D section position regulator 1 100 30 705 Time for p...

Page 47: ... 1 0 720 Move positioner 1 2 2 800 801 Function group 100 access authorisation Operator level 0 1 0 802 Function group 200 access authorisation Technician level 0 1 1 803 Function group 300 access authorisation Sewing motor positions 0 1 1 804 Function group 400 access authorisation Times 0 1 1 805 Function group 500 access authorisation Counter and revolution speed 0 1 1 806 Function group 600 ac...

Page 48: ...ion 39 Establishing contact when turned on xxx sewing motor control unit error byte see Motor Errors E 3 Section E 4 End of section E 5 Pedal or half stitch button or single stitch button on machine head activated when machine turned on E 6 Communication error with the step motor processor E 7 End of ramp E 8 Needle drive end point not found E 9 Needle drive mid point not found E 10 Step motor pro...

Page 49: ...nd overrun 64 Mains off during initialisation 65 Excess current directly after mains on 66 Short circuit 68 Excess current during operation 70 Motor blocked 71 No incremental plug 74 Incremental transducer missing for transmission reduction 173 Motor blocked in 1st stitch 175 Interior starting error 222 Dead man monitoring ...

Page 50: ...ing from the workpiece It is therefore only possible to stipulate the best possible cleaning instructions for each indi vidual case For all cleaning work the machine must be disconnected from the mains by switching off the on off switch or by removing the mains plug Danger of injury if the machine suddenly starts up Bring the needle bar to its highest position Open the post cap and remove the bob ...

Page 51: ...0 mm s at 40ºC and a density of 0 865 g cm at 15ºC We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil part number 280 1 120 144 Switch the machine off Danger of injury if the machine is started accidentally Before commissioning the machine and after long periods out of operation pour a few drops of oil into the hook race see arrow Only use oil with a mean vis cosity of 22 0 mm s at 40ºC and a density of 0 865 ...

Page 52: ...upright press tilt lock 1 backwards and set the sewing head upright using both hands Use both hands to set the sew ing head upright Danger of crushing between the sewing head and the table top We recommend PFAFF sodium grease with a dripping point of approx 150C Order No 280 1 120 243 Fig 11 05 1 11 06 Cleaning the blower air filter Remove cover 1 Take out filter element and clean with compressed ...

Page 53: ...rnet download the parts lists can also be ordered in book form under part no 296 12 19 128 System 134 2571 2591 System 134 35 2574 11 174 082 15 11 108 093 25 11 330 085 15 91 263 392 91 91 000 529 15 3x 91 000 452 15 2x 91 263 427 05 91 018 293 05 91 263 397 01 91 000 390 05 91 000 928 15 91 010 166 05 91 140 945 05 91 263 430 91 91 263 435 91 A B C 91 175 690 05 91 263 428 05 91 263 291 05 A B C...

Page 54: ...0 251 05 91 500 460 05 91 263 294 05 11 108 093 15 2x 12 315 080 15 2x 11 108 846 15 2x 91 263 348 05 11 130 092 15 2x 91 263 139 05 Sub class 900 81 2571 725 04 91 119 202 04 001 11 173 168 15 2591 725 04 91 011 165 04 001 11 130 167 15 ...

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