VETRON 5000 Instruction Book

INSTRUCTION BOOK VETRON 5000/5100 - FLAT BED MACHINE 05 01. OVERVIEW 06 02. OPERATING PANEL 07 03. HOTKEYS 08 04. ELECTRONIC HANDWHEEL & REVERSE SEWING 09 05. CONTROL & MAIN SWITCH 10 06. PEDAL 11 07. LIGHT 12 08. GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY 13 09. MACHINE START 14 10. PROGRAM CHANGE 15 11. DIRECT ACCESS 16 12. INSERTING THE NEEDLE (ONE NEEDLE MACHINE) 17 12.01. INSERTING THE NEEDLE (TWO NEEDLE MACHINE) 18 13. SEWING FEET EXCHANGE 19 14. THREADING THE MACHINE (ONE/TWO NEEDLE MACHINE) 20 15. EXCHANGING THE BOBBBIN AND ADJUSTING THE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION 21 15.01. EXCHANGING THE BOBBBIN AND ADJUSTING THE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION (SHORT THREAD CUTTER) 22 16. WINDING THE BOBBIN THREAD 23 17. ENGAGING THE SAFETY CLUTCH 24 18. OIL LEVEL CHECK 25 19. CLEANING THE MACHINE

08/2017 VETRON 5000/5100 - FLAT BED MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK 01. OVERVIEW OPERATING PANEL HOTKEYS CONTROL DONGLE PEDAL ELECTRONICS AND SEWING REVERSE

INSTRUCTION BOOK 02. OPERATING PANEL The operating fi eld indicates the current operating states. Operation takes place via continuous dialog between control and operator. Depending on the operating state, dif erent texts are displayed. The following functions are assigned to the BUTTONS ABOVE AND BELOW THE DISPLAY: 1 BACKTACK (from left to right): A Start backtack B End backtack 2 THREAD TRIMMING 3 NEEDLE UP/DOWN AFTER STOP 4 LIGHT ON/OFF 5 PARAMETERS 6 NEW PROGRAM 7 PROGRAMMED SEAM 8 SAVE 9 CANCEL If a function is activated, this is indicated by illuminating the corresponding LED. In order to CHANGE OR SET VALUES, use the JOG KEY ( 10 ): Turning changes the values; pressing the JOG KEY enters the value. In the following, the operating type is indicated by the following icons: Input = Press the JOG KEY: Change = Turn the JOG KEY:

INSTRUCTION BOOK 03. HOTKEYS 1 SAFETY SWITCH If the safety switch is triggered, all functions are locked. The LED lights up red. The “BLOCKED MODE” is active. CAUTION: Before activating the machine by the X-button make sure to remove sewing mate- rial or other items below the sewing feet if necessary and follow the instructions displayed in the control panel. 2 SINGLE BACKTACK SUPRESSION If the backtack function is activated, the following backtack is switched of once by pushing the key. 3 2ND STITCH LENGTH If the second stitch length is activated, the corresponding LED is lit up. 4 CUSTOMIZABLE BUTTON Default: Toggle foot stroke level (see parameter M085)

NOTE! The electronic handwheel is not active unless the machine has performed at least one stitch. For safety reasons it is necessary during “BLOCKED MODE” to push and hold the programmable button (the lowest button) 3 to activate the electronic handwheel. 1 ELECTRONIC HANDWHEEL – FUNCTION By turning the handwheel, you can move the needle bar up or down. In the following, the operating type is indicated by the following icons: Pressing the handwheel: stitch-for-stitch function / needle positioning Turning the handwheel: 2 REVERSE SEWING Pulling the button changes the sewing direction. INSTRUCTION BOOK 04. ELECTRONIC HANDWHEEL & REVERSE SEWING

1 MACHINE MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF 2 USB-PORT Identify yourself using the provided USB dongle. INSTRUCTION BOOK 05. CONTROL & MAIN SWITCH

10 08/2017 VETRON 5000/5100 - FLAT BED MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK 06. PEDAL 0 IDLE POSITION +1 CONSTANT SEWING SPEED (adjustable via parameter M502) +2 VARIABLE SEWING SPEED FROM 0-100% OF THE CHOSEN MAXIMUM SPEED (depending on sewing program) -1 SEWING FEET LIFT -2 SEAM END PROCEDURE ACTIVATION (depending on sewing program)

08/2017 VETRON 5000/5100 - FLAT BED MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK 07. LIGHT DISPLAY STEP DESCRIPTION » LIGHT ON/OFF The VETRON head module is equipped with LED lighting. Press the LIGHT button The corresponding LED on the display lights up. » ADJUST LIGHT INTENSITY 01 Press the LIGHT button Die entsprechende LED leuchtet auf dem Display. 02 1 A 0 J I S H 0 D L U G T T Change LIGHT INTENSITY Percentage on the display and light intensity of the light are changed. 03 A J I S H D L U G T T 0 0 6 After 2 seconds without further input, the value is set and the current program number is shown. 04 P 2 2 W 4 1 3 3 1 5 P M O N R M R G A A E Machine is ready for operation.

12 08/2017 VETRON 5000/5100 - FLAT BED MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK 08. GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY General Safety Instructions This manual and the warning symbols on the machine should ensure the safe use of the machine, so that no accidents and in- juries may occur. Please read this instruction and also the safety instructions of the motor manufacturer carefully. The machine may only be set into operation after this instruction manual has been read and the operator has been trained by au- thorized personnel/staf. The machine may only be used as specified and with the ap- propriate safety devices. General safety instructions must be applied. Take note of the danger and safety instructions on the machine. The machine must be switched of, or plug pulled during mainte- nance and other work e.g. changing of needle, sewing foot, need- le plate, feed dog, bobbin or threading is done, also when leaving the working place. Daily maintenance work may only be taken out by properly trai- ned personnel. Repairs and special maintenance may only be done by technical personnel or specially trained staf. Only a qualified mechanic may perform work on the electrical equipment. Working on movable parts is not allowed. Conversions or mo- difications to the machine may only be done with the common safety measures. Only original VETRON spare parts or parts which are cleared by VETRON are allowed to be used when repairing the machine. Failure to comply will void the warranty. The machine can only be used when the whole unit complies with the EC-Directive. The connecting cable must be equipped with a country-specific connecting plug. This must be done by an electrician. Notice to the owner This manual must be available at all times for the operator as it is part of the machine. Make sure the persons working on the machine read it before starting the machine for the first time. The owner must make sure that the machine is in good working order. The owner must check that all safety devices are in place and in working order. The owner must make sure that only authorized, trained per- sons are working on the machine. Operators and Technical Staf It is the operator´s responsibility to take care of small adjust- ments, operating and cleaning of the machine.The operator has to refrain from any actions that can interfere with the safety of the machine. There is no jewelry, chains or rings to be worn while working on the machine. The clothing should be tight fit- ting. Only authorized personnel is allowed on the workplace. The occurence of an error on the machine that can interfere with the safety must be reported to the supervisor. The skilled technical staf is responsible for lubricating, main- tenance, repairing and adjusting of the machine. The machine must be switched of before starting any work on the machine and should be secured that it can´t be switched on unintentio- nally. Exceptions are listed in the regulation EN 50110. The safety guards must be replaced after finishing the repair and mainte- nance work. Operators and technical staf must take attention of the safety and operating instructions in this manual.

08/2017 VETRON 5000/5100 - FLAT BED MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK 09. MACHINE START Press the main switch at the control box to turn on the machine. 01. Wait some seconds until the machine is initialized. DANGER! Make sure that no sewing material or other items are below the sewing feet before pushing the pedal. 02. Push the pedal. The sewing feet are moving and finally positioning on the needle plate. NOTE: The red and white control lights 1 at the machine head are flashing during automatic movement. 03. The sewing light is automatically switched on. 04. The machine is now ready for use.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 10. PROGRAM CHANGE NOTE! Inside the seam it is not possible to change the program. Press the pedal back to thread trimming position to activate the function if necessary. 01. Push the JOG KEY 10 . 02. The current program number is fl ashing. 03. Turn the JOG KEY to the left or right to choose the desired program number. 04. Confi rm your choice by pushing the JOG KEY again. 05. The machine is now ready for use.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 11. DIRECT ACCESS NOTE! It is possible to create operator´s direct access to one program parameter via the control panel. The direct access parameter is permanently shown in the display. The manipulations by the operator are not saved in the program and will be reset after program change or when the machine is turned of . By turning the JOG KEY 10 the value can be adjusted directly. The following parameters can be displayed: » OFF » Thread tension » Stitch length » Maximum speed » Top feed stroke » Top feed pressure » Bobbin thread counter (only display) » Edge guide distance » Current sewing speed (only display) » Current needle position in degrees (only display).

INSTRUCTION BOOK 12. INSERTING THE NEEDLE (ONE NEEDLE MACHINE) -1-2 CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“ or turn the machine of, before inserting the needle. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. CAUTION! Only use needles from the system intended for the machine. (Needle lsystem 134-35) 01. Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE”, or turn the machine of. 02. Loosen the screw 1 . 03. Push the needle 2 fully in until it stop. Make sure that the groove 3 on the needle is to the right side. 04. Tighten the screw 1 again. 05. Push the X-button or switch the machine on again and follow the instructions displayed in the control panel. CAUTION: Before activating the machine by the X-button make sure to remove sewing mate- rial or other items below the sewing feet if necessary and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 12.01. INSERTING THE NEEDLE (TWO NEEDLE MACHINE) -2-2 CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of before inserting the needles. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. CAUTION! Only use needles from the system intended for the machine. (Needle lsystem 134-35) 01. Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE”, or turn the machine of. 02. Loosen the screws 1 . 03. Push the needles 2 fully in until they stop. Make sure that the groove 3 of the right needle points to the right and the left needle to the left. 04. Tighten the screws 1 again. 05. Push the X-button or switch the machine on again and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel. CAUTION: Before activating the machine by the X-button make sure to remove sewing material or other items below the sewing feet if necessary and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 13. SEWING FEET EXCHANGE CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of before you change the sewing feet. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. During „BLOCKED MODE“ the sewing feet have no pressure or position control. They can be moved by the following method: 01. Press and hold the programmable button on the machine head (lowest button). 02. By turning the JOG KEY the sewing feet can be moved. 03. By loosening screws 1 the sewing feet can be exchanged. NOTE! Push the X-button or switch the machine on again and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel.

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active“BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of . Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. Make sure that the thread takeup lever 1 is in its top dead position. Now you can thread the machine according to the picture. NOTE! Push the X-button or switch the machine on again and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel. INSTRUCTION BOOK 14. THREADING THE MACHINE (ONE/TWO NEEDLE MACHINE)

INSTRUCTION BOOK 15. EXCHANGING THE BOBBBIN AND ADJUSTING THE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION (ONE/TWO NEEDLE MACHINE) CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of before removing the bobbin. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. If the machine is equipped with the special feature “bobbin cover detection” it is automatically entering the “blocked mode” after opening the bobbin cover. 01. Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE”, or turn the machine of. 02. Open the hook cover. Fold up the tab 1 and remove the bobbin 2 . 03. Insert the filled bobbin. Check the correct direction by pulling the thread end and assuring the rotation of the bobbin is counter-clockwise. 04. Pass the bobbin thread through the slot 3 , then pass the tension spring below and pull it out of the thread guide 5 . Close the tab 1 and the hook cover. 05. The bobbin thread tension can be adjusted at screw 4 . NOTE! Push the X-button or switch the machine on again and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 15.01. EXCHANGING THE BOBBBIN AND ADJUSTING THE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION (SHORT THREAD CUTTER) CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of before removing the bobbin. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. If the machine is equipped with the special feature “bobbin cover detection” it is automatically entering the “BLOCKED MODE” after opening the bobbin cover. 01. Push the X-button at the machine head. The red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE”. Or turn the machine of. 02. Open the hook cover. Fold up the tab 1 and remove the bobbin 2 . 03. Insert the filled bobbin. Check the correct direction by pulling the thread end and assuring the rotation of the bobbin is counter-clockwise. 04. Pass the bobbin thread through the slot 3 (see image 1) and close the tab 1 . ATTENTION: Make sure the bobbin thread is not pulled over the tab (see image 2) 05. Pull the bobbin thread through the slot 4 of the stitch plate and close the bobbin cover. Then cut the thread according image 3. ATTENTION: Is the bobbin thread to long, sewing disturbances and thread breakage occures. 06. The bobbin thread tension can be adjusted at screw 5 . NOTE! Push the X-button or switch the machine on again and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 16. WINDING THE BOBBIN THREAD CAUTION! Avoid touching rotating parts to avoid the risk of injury or damage of the machine. 01. Turn the machine on. 02. Place a bobbin 1 on the bobbin winder 2 . 03. Push the lever 3 towards the bobbin. 04. After the winding process is finished, the lever 3 automatically moves back. 05. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread at the knife 4 . 06. Loosen the screw 5 and move the lever 3 to adjust the amount of thread on the bobbbin. There should be a gap from 1 mm between thread and bobbin edge. NOTE! If necessary, the bracket 6 can be slightly bended to the left or right to optimize the thread flow to the bobbin.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 17. ENGAGING THE SAFETY CLUTCH DANGER! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. The safety clutch is integrated in the main drive module to protect the hook from damage. Causes of damage could be for example thread jamming, needle breakage or incorrect operation. If the safety clutch has released, perform the following procedure: 01. Turn the machine of at the main switch. 02. Remove the cause of the disorder. 03. Tilt the machine to the back, open the right cover to get access to the mechanical handwheel. 04. Take the 3 mm allen key of the accessories and stick it in screw 1 . Turn the handwheel until the key is touching the machine housing (picture left). 05. Take the 5 mm allen key of the accessories and put it in the handwheel gap (picture right). Turn the handwheel until the safety clutch is noticeably engaging. 06. Check the needle bar rise. (refer to chapter 3.12. of the adjustment manual). If confirmed, the machine is ready for use again. NOTE! Push the X-button or switch on the machine again and follow the instructions displayed on the control panel.

INSTRUCTION BOOK 18. OIL LEVEL CHECK Check the oil level before starting! NOTE! If you tilt the machine during power on, a gravity sensor automatically switches the machine into “BLOCKED MODE”. This is noted on the display. 01. Tilt the machine to the back. The oil tank is located below the base plate. 02. If necessary, slightly pull the oil plug 1 and fi ll the tank up to the “max” marking. 03. Please use only oil types recommended by VETRON. Minimum Maximum

INSTRUCTION BOOK 19. CLEANING THE MACHINE CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Push the X-button at the machine head, the red light illuminates showing the active “BLOCKED MODE“, or turn the machine of before cleaning the hook area. Failure to comply produces a risk of injury in case of an unintentional machine operation. Clean the hook area daily. With increased lint depending on materials, clean the hook area several times a day. For more cleaning tilt the machine back and clean the guard tank. NOTE! If you tilt the machine during power on, a gravity sensor automatically switches the machine into “blocked mode”. This is noted on the display.

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