User Manual - melco-service.com

1 Rev 031918 User Manual2 of 247 ContentsCopyright Notice 9 About This Manual 10 BRAVO OS V11 Version Changes

2 15 Hazards of Operation 16 Dangers de Service 17 Safety Warnings 18 Avertissements de s curit 22 Safe Operating Principles 26 Specifications 27 Operator s Kit Contents 29 Unpacking the Machine 30 Setting up the Machine 30 Install the Machine User Interface and X-Beam End Caps 32 Machine Overview 33 Cart Assembly 34 Step 1 34 Step 2 35 Step 3 35 Step 4 36 Step 5 36 Important!

3 36 optional Tray Assembly 37 Step 1 37 Step 2 37 Step 3 373 of 247 Software Activation & Deactivation 38 Lite 38 Product Activation 38 Product Deactivation 38 Machine Connections 39Do Not Share Networks 39 Connecting the Power Cables 39 Connecting the Network Cable (Single Machine) 40 Connecting the Network Cables (Multiple Machines)

4 41 Selecting The Connection 42 Powering Up the Machine 43 Initial Power Up Sequence 43 Upper Threading 44 Threading the Machine for the First Time 44 Quick Thread Change 46 Upper Thread Path 47 Bobbin Threading and Tensioning 51 Removing the Bobbin Case 51 Cleaning the Bobbin Case 51 Inserting a New Bobbin in the Bobbin Case & Checking the Tension 52 Bobbin Case Tension Gauge 52 Inserting the Bobbin Case 55 Initial Maintenance 56 Bravo OS Screen Overview 57 Screen Overview 57 Loading a Design 61 Load Design 61 Load Design Wizard 62 Setting the Color Sequence 64To enter a new color sequence: 64To change a color in the existing color sequence: 65To add a color to the existing color sequence: 65To remove a color from the existing color sequence: 65 Additional Settings 65 Selecting a Hoop in the Software 66 Choosing the Appropriate Hoop Size 66 Customize Hoop List 66 Inches or Centimeters 67 Hoop Limits 67 Centering the Hoop 684 of 247 Setting the Sew Speed 69 How Fast Should I Sew?

5 69 Sew Speed Change from the Machine Keypad 69 Setting Sew Speed in Bravo OS 70 Symptoms from Sewing too Fast 70 Acti-Feed 71 Material Thickness 71 Standard Acti-Feed 71 Auto Acti-Feed 72 Auto Acti-Feed Limits 73 Minimum (Autofeed Lower Limit) 73 Autofeed Lower Limit Suggestions 73 Maximum (Autofeed Upper Limit) 73 Appropriate Material Thickness Settings 74 Design Orientation or Rotation 75 When Should I Rotate My Design? 75 Choosing the Right Hoop 76 Choosing the Appropriate Hoop Shape 76 Choosing the Appropriate Hoop Size 76 Plastic or Wood?

6 76 Specialty Hoops 76 Hooping 77 Adjusting the Hoop Tension 77 Hooping the Garment or Fabric 78 Hooping Tips 80 Attaching or Moving the Hoop Support Arms 81 Attaching the Hoop Support Arms 81 Removing the Hoop Support Arms 83 Adjusting the Spring Clips 83 Loading a Hoop onto the Machine 84 Adjusting the Presser Foot 85 Keypad Operations 87 One Touch Controls 87 Key Combinations 88 LED Indicator 90 Sewing Your Design 91 After the Design is Sewn 915 of 247 Powering Down the Machine 92 Power Down Sequence 92 Needle Types and Replacements 93 Replacing a Needle 93 Choosing a Needle 94 Needle Points 95 Needle Coatings 95 Backings & Toppings 96 Backings 96 Backing Weights 98 Toppings 98 Thread

7 Types 99 Thread Types 99 Thread Weight (Thickness) 100 Sewing Caps 101 Installing & Removing the Wide Angle Driver 102 Red Wide Angle Driver Installation 102 Red Wide Angle Driver Removal 105 Red Wide Angle Driver Cap Support Wings (option) 106 Installation and Adjustment of the Cap Support Wing Assembly (option) 106 Removal of the Cap Support Wing Assembly (option) 108 Adjusting the Red Wide Angle Driver 110 Testing for Appropriate Adjustment 110 Adjustment Procedure 111 Selecting Hoops for the Wide Angle Driver 113 Hooping a Cap on the Conventional Cap Frame 114 Prepare the Cap 114 Hooping the Cap 114 Hooping a Cap on the Wide Angle Cap Frame 117 Prepare the Cap 117 Loading/Removing a Hoop with the Wide Angle Driver 124 Loading a Hoop 124 Removing a Hoop 125 Digitizing for Caps 126 Design Size for Caps 126 Sew Order for Cap Designs 127 Sew Settings for Caps 128 Adjusting the Presser Foot for Caps 1296 of 247 Centering a Design on a Cap 130 Wide Angle Driver Maintenance 132 Wide Angle Driver Maintenance 132 Bravo OS Menu

8 Items 133 File Menu 133 View Menu 134 Commands Menu 134 Tools Menu 136 Tools Menu > Options 138 Measurement Units Tab 138 Notifications Tab 138 Ethernet Tab 138 Tools Menu > Settings 140 Machine Tab 140 Settings Tab 142 Move Tab 144 Color Sequence Tab 145 Timers Tab 148 Tools Menu > Maintenance 149 Information Tab 149 Head Timing Tab 150 Head Timing Keypad Functions 151 Steppers Tab 153 Calibration Tab 156 Sensors Tab 157 Keypad Tab 159 Design Filter 160 Hoop Manager (Hoop Setup) 162 Customize Hoop List 162 Set Machine Name & S/N 163 Tools Menu > Security 165 Toolbars 166 Standard Toolbar 166 Machines Operations Toolbar 166 Machine Bar 167 Machine List 168 Machine Views 169 Status Tab 1697 of 247 Setting the Color Sequence Using Active Colors 170 Manually Assigning Needles 170 Automatically Assigning Needles 170 Setting the Color Sequence with Active Colors 170 Sewing An Appliqu 171 Anatomy Of An Appliqu Design 171 Setting the Color Sequence for an

9 Appliqu Design 173 Sewing the Appliqu 173 Laser Alignment (Design Registration) 174 Scaling Designs with Laser Registration 175 Setting Up the Design in DesignShop 175 Thread Feeder Home Adjustment Procedure 179 Machine Maintenance 180 Cleaning 180 Lubrication & Maintenance Schedule 182 Maintenance Schedule 182200,000 Stitch Maintenance 1832,000,000 Stitch Maintenance 18510,000,000 Stitch Maintenance 18730,000,000 Stitch Maintenance 195 Thread Feed Roller Maintenance 201 Thread Break Troubleshooting 206 Diagnosing a Thread Break 206 Thread Break Diagnostic Table 207 Thread Breaks From Machine Issues 210 Troubleshooting the Upper Thread Path 210 Troubleshooting the Bobbin Thread 212 Troubleshooting Designs 214 Troubleshooting Tie Stitches 216 Troubleshooting Corners 219 Stitches Too Small 221 Troubleshooting Density 227 Troubleshooting the Needle 229 Troubleshooting the Presser Foot 230 Troubleshooting Scaled Designs 2318 of 247 Troubleshooting Application Thread Breaks 232 Embroidering Abrasive or Coated Materials 232Is the Needle Size Appropriate for the Design?

10 232Is the Backing Appropriate for the Material? 232Is the Design Appropriate for the Material? 233 Are You Using Adhesives? 233Is the Garment Hooped Properly? 233 Are You Using Specialty Threads? 233 Troubleshooting Machine Caused Thread Breaks 234 Cleaning Under the Needle Plate 234 Center the Needle Plate 235 Pinch Rollers Need Maintenance 236 Rotary Hook Support Adjustment 238 Adjusting the Rotary Hook Support 240 Resetting the Mach