Tajima Error's

Embroidery Machine Errors:

..Introduction..

Embroidery machines have revolutionized the art of needlework, allowing enthusiasts and professionals alike to create intricate and beautiful designs with ease. However, like any sophisticated piece of machinery, embroidery machines can encounter errors that may disrupt the creative process. In this blog, we will explore some common embroidery machine errors, their possible causes, and effective solutions to help you overcome these hurdles and ensure a smooth embroidery experience.

01

No 500-character function code when the data set

is set

Press RESET and set the data again.

02

Tajima tape complement error. ( The same +/--

numerics are entered in a single stitch data

Correct the tape

03

Data is involved in the tape-end code

Correct the tape

04

Improper function code position. Or, wrong

tape format was selected.

Correct the tape, or select the proper format.

06

Memory writing error

Expand memory capacity, or replace the memory card.

08

PTR tape signal trouble

Adjust the reader, or replace the unit

09

PTR motion is in disorder.  Reader does not

read the tape for more than 5 seconds

Check the connection of the reader cable.

11

Data set incomplete

After properly setting the data, start again.

12

Excessive  stitch back

Stitch back is possible up to 71 stitches for tape operation and

starting point for memory designs.

13

Prohibited forward ( When the offset is set)

Set the offset value to zero, or move the frame by a distance of the offset

and move the frame.

16

Tape format 5 is selected although no designs

are stored in memory.

Save design to memory

17

After 30 designs have been stored in memory,

tape format 2, or 4 was selected.

Only 30 designs can be stored in memory.  Remove unnecessary designs.

18

After the data set, the number of that

design is erased.

Save the design to memory again.

19

Memory capacity shortage during editing.

Erase unnecessary designs.

30

Stop command by bar switch is given during

execution of mode 5, 6, offset, or home return

31

Stop command by bar switch is given

during color change

51

No stop position signal is output

Encoder or machine card trouble.

52

Frame limit switch activated.

Move the frame to its working area.

53

Stepping motor driver trouble (X, Y)

Check PMD drive units.

54

Left and right limits on the color change

are detected.

Check the machine card, and needle position card.

55

Color change takes over 5 seconds

Check machine card, BP card

56

Color change, half-turn cam signal trouble.

Check the needle position card and BP card.

Check for a mechanical bind in the color change system.

57

Needle position signal trouble

Check the needle position card.

Check for a mechanical bind in the color change system.

58

One turn of the main shaft motor takes over

5 seconds

59

The cap frame moves more than 75mm from

the cap frame zero point when searching

Inspect the photo interrupter

60

The embroidery space of the cap frame is

exceeded.

Move the cap frame to the correct start point or decrease the size

of the design.

211

A fixed position signal is not detected.

Main shaft Z signal)

Return the main shaft to the fixed position.  Check the encoder signal

212

The needle bar is in a lowering position

Move up the needle bar by needle bar operation.

221

The frame has traveled left, exceeding the

position set by the frame limit

Move the frame manually so that the design fits in the embroidery area.

222

The frame has traveled right, exceeding the

position set by the frame limit

223

The frame has traveled up, exceeding the

position set by the frame limit

224

The frame has traveled down, exceeding the

position set by the frame limit

225

Travel outside the set embroidery area

( When the software frame limit is set, on cap machines)

226

Absolute origin limit (+X, -Y) detected

Correct the frame limit position(s)

228

Table up/down operation was attempted al-

though the frame was in the front-side position

Move the frame back to the rearmost end before moving the table up/down.

234

Faulty laser unit

Turn off the power and wait 5 seconds. Turn on the power again, if error 234

remains to check the laser unit. Check the chiller (cooling unit)

242

The-M-axis rotation range (+/--32 rotations) is

exceeded when using the M-axis manual rotation function

H position

Press the RESET key and then manually rotate the M-axis in the reverse direction.

Or, press the RESET key and then start the machine.

251

Low oil in the auto lube pump.

Add oil to the lubrication tank.

252

The status of the air valve (vacuum) does not

change

Check the air pressure supplied to the air valve.

253

The lower limit of the laser protection cover is not

detected

Check/replace the lower limit sensor, check/adjust the air pressure

254

The upper limit of the laser protection cover is not

detected.

Check/replace the upper limit sensor, check/adjust the air pressure

255

TLFD

A peripheral device is defective

Check the peripheral device and the connection to it.

255

CE

Manual frame travel or frame forward/back is

attempted when the Z-axis is not positioned at

Set the Z-axis to the H position

272

Manual nipple lifting is performed during

coiling embroidery

Press the RESET key

281

The target needle position is not detected

within 15 seconds after the start of the color change.

Turn the shaft of the color change box to check to see if the needle position

the display is correct. Correct display, action complete. Incorrect display, check color change sensor(s)

291

* Upper thread Breakage is detected

* Tension base card is faulty

* Check the upper/under thread

* Replace the tension base card

293

Under thread, breakage is detected

Check the bobbin thread

2B1

No response is received for 5 seconds since

the operation was started using a serial I/F

( Serial I/F device is not correctly connected)

* Check connection of serial device (TFD, PC, etc.)

* Repair or correct the design data

2B2

TAJIMA code complement error.  Same + and

Correct the design data

2B3

Data exists in an end code

Correct the design data

2B4

Code format error  (A stitch code does not

exist at the third character.)

Correct the design data

2B5

Reading error, stitch data over 5.1 mm

Correct data

2B6

The serial interface is not ready

Set the serial interface to the Communications mode.

2B7

The machine was started or framed forward

was performed although data was not input

Perform data set

2B8

When the pre-reading buffer becomes empty

During operation: Lower main shaft speed.

During frame forward operation: Wait until all of the design data is read.

2B9

Memory write error

Check the CPU or memory card.  Replace if necessary

2BA

Memory capacity Exceeded

Delete unnecessary designs registered in memory

2BB

Frame back exceeded the allowable range

Do not perform further frame back

2BC

*No design is registered in memory

*An attempt was made to erase from memory the current design being embroidered

*An attempt was made to edit the data

(clean-upP.4-14) during embroidery

*Register design in memory

*To erase from memory a design currently being embroidered, either set another design data set for the same design

* Do not edit (cleanup) the design during embroidery

2BD

Either a stop code or end code is detected

before the 3rd stitch data.

Correct the design data

2BE

The start code and end code are not set to be a

pair in satin covers., sequin, and boring code

Set again to make the start code and the end code a pair if necessary.

2C1

The machine is started or frames forward/back

is executed during the setting of the panel

Do not attempt to operate the machine while performing settings on the panel

2C2

Incorrect option setting

Set correctly

2C2

TLFD

ON is set for both boring and laser units)

Set OFF for DSW2-2 boring device and turn on the power after turning it off once

2C3

"Pack" is not designated

Designate packed designs

2C4

The design stitch count is exceeded

Confirm the number of stitches in the design

2C5

An attempt was made to carry out a laser

processing during laser preheating

Wait until preheating is complete.

2C6

Machine operation was attempted, although

the bobbin changer was running

Do not operate the bobbin changer when the machine is running.

2CB

The design is too large to be displayed within

the designated software frame limit

Reduce the design to be within the designated software frame limit.

2CD

The power supply is turned OFF during the design

Rewrite data to the memory

2CE

Remote interlock activates

Reset the remote interlock

2CF

An immediate stop came in from an external

device

Check the external device or the connection to the external device.

(TMLG, connector joint 16 JH08

2D1

The initial setting of laser power is not complete.

Complete the initial setting of laser power. (Teaching)

2E3

The power supply has been interrupted during

embroidery

Turn ON the power and perform the "Power Resume" operation.

311

*Encoder A signal status does not change for

5 seconds

*Motor or belt failure

*Check the encoder and encoder signal lines

*Check the main shaft driver for excitation

Check the main motor and belt

312

Encoder z signal status does not change

for 5 seconds

*Check the encoder and encoder signal lines

313

Clutch stopper disengaged

Engage clutch stopper

314

Main shaft rotation failure

Check the encoder/encoder signal line, main motor, and belt.

Main breaker.

316

A main shaft driver error is detected

Replace the main shaft driver unit or main shaft motor

317

The take-up lever clutch has received an

abnormal signal

Check or replace the joint-25 card.

321

PMD failure

Check the driver and motor.

322

An X-axis pulse motor driver error signal is

detected

Replace the X-axis driver unit

323

A Y-axis pulse motor driver error signal is

detected

Replace the Y-axis driver unit

324

Frame feed output when the needle penetrates

the fabric

Decrease the machine's operating speed. Check the rotary encoder and encoder

wiring.

32A

Hidden Error usually occurs when the ATH

functions.

Set parameter N-23 to 0 mm.  If the problem continues install software version BD or later.

Change IMM card.

32F

Hidden Error

Make sure the machine has at least version BD or later.

If the problem persists, change the IMM card.

325

 *Absolute origin could not be detected on the X

or Y axis

*Cap machine origin search error

*Find faulty origin sensor and adjust or replace it.

* Check cap origin sensor and harness

331

Bobbin Changer error

Check bobbin changer components.

341

CE/LE

D-axis origin error

341

LG

An M-axis base point signal is not detected

Replace the M-axis base point sensor or its harness.

342

An M-axis PMD abnormal signal is detected.

Check the mechanical parts related to the M-axis for abnormalities.  Check/replace

the M-axis incremental encoder or M-axis drive assembly.

345

The M-axis clutch driver has received an

abnormal signal

Check/replace the joint-25 card.

346

The zig-zag PMD has received an abnormal

signal

Check the parts related to the zigzag swing mechanism.  After adjustment, reset the

machine.

347

An M-axis PMD abnormal signal is detected

Check the parts related to the M-axis for abnormalities.  After adjustment, press the

RESET key.

352

The sequin driver has issued abnormal signals

Check/replace the sequin card.

371

CE/LE

Needle height position error

Check the BP card and needle position card

371

LG

Either an upper or lower position signal cannot

be input

Adjust the nipple lifter.  Check/replace the sensor.

372

CE

ZB Signal error

372

LG

The nipples do not move more than 1 second

Press the RESET key.  Then check/replace the nipple lifting motor and/or the

nipple position sensor.

373

The nipple position sensor issued an abnormal

signal

Press the reset key.  Then change the nipple stroke by using the keys from 1 to 5.

and the return key.  Check/replace the nipple position sensor.

373

LE

No input to position sensors

374

Nipple sensor signal abnormality, both inputs

have signals

375

The Z-axis driver (Z-axis release solenoid) has

received an abnormal signal.

Check/replace the joint-25 card.

381

*The FX head needle position input data has

an error

*The FX head needle position signal is no input while the main shaft is rotating

* Set the number of needles in the system software correctly.  Check/replace

color change sensor

*Check/replace color change sensor

382

The needle position signal status during

*Check the color change motor and power supply circuit

the color change does not change for 1 second more

*Check the potentiometer (Needle position sensor)

383

*Incorrect input of needle position

*No needle position signal is detected during the rotation of the main shaft

*Check the setting for the number of needles in the parameter settings

*Check the potentiometer (needle position sensor)

383

CE

Control error of the D-axis drive motor

Turn off the power, and then turn it on again.  If code 383 is still displayed, replace

the head card of the corresponding CE head.

384

No 1 rotation signal is given while the main

shaft is running

Check color change sensor(s)

384

CE

Control error of the looper shaft drive

motor

Turn off the power, and then turn it on again.  If code 384 is still displayed, replace

the head card of the corresponding CE head.

385

The lens does not move to the designated position

when lens switching

Check/adjust/replace: compressor pressure, sensor, sensor wiring, electromagnetic

valve & wiring, lens fulcrum axis, and shaft

385

CE

Z-axis operation failure

Adjust the Z-axis position of the corresponding head.

391

LE

Thread release input signal error

3A1

The thread trimming driver has issued abnormal

signals

Check the thread trimming drive card and/or the joint -21 card.

3A2

Thread trimming output time exceeded

Check/replace the joint card

3A6

Incorrect ATH movable knife retract position

Check the position of the ATH movable knife

3A8

A thread holding a driver error signal is detected.

Check the thread holding inverter LED.  If red LED is lit, change the inverter.

If not, check the harness.

3B5

Communication error in the controller

Turn ON the power again

3B6

Communication problem

Check connection IDM and LM1 and LU1 cards.

3C1

The power switch was turned on in the state

the machine has been stopped by keeping the bar switch pressed to the left

Turn off the power switch, and then turn it on.  If code 3C1 is still displayed, check

the bar switch and the switch harness.

3D1

There is an abnormality in a battery backup signal

Charge the battery by turning on the power of the machine. Check settings, parameters

IDM Card, and design settings.

3D1

CE

There is an abnormality in a battery backup signal

Charge the battery by turning on the power of the machine. Check master card

3D2

There is an abnormality in a battery backup signal

Charge the battery by turning on the power of the machine. Check settings, parameters

IMM Card, and design settings.

3D3

CE

There is an abnormality in a battery backup signal

Charge the battery by turning on the power of the machine. Check master card

3D3

NMI signal error

Check/replace IMM/IDM/joint/CPU and/or harnesses.

3D4

A ROM data checksum is abnormal

Replace the PROM

3D5

There is an abnormality in the RAM data

checksum

Reload data to memory, or check/replace the IDM2 card.

3D6

The program is abnormal or

CPU card

The software is not correctly installed.

Check the CPU card, IDM

Install software

3D7

There is an abnormality in the main shaft motor

speed control data

Check/replace the IDM or IMM card

3E2

The p24R power supply is abnormal

Check/replace the P24R AVR or capacitor.  Check/replace joint-25 card.

3F1

CE-100

Improper tension (looseness) error

3F1

CE-600

Thread tension control failure

Adjust/replace the tension potentiometer

3F2

Improper tension (tightness) error

3F3

The thread tension release driver has received

an abnormal signal

Check/replace the joint-25 card.

B01

The floppy disk format has an error. The error

occurred during the read/write operation.

*Format the floppy disk, or use a newly formatted floppy disk

*Copy other designs to a new floppy disk and dispose of the old floppy disk.

B02

Floppy disk management information

has an error

Copy data from the floppy disk to a new floppy disk and dispose of the old floppy disk.

B03

The write-protect window of the floppy

disk is open

Close the write-protect window

B04

No floppy disk has been inserted

Insert a floppy disk

BC1

The selected design is not found on the floppy

disk or no design is registered on the disk

Select other design

BC2

The design number specified as the writing

destination already exists on the floppy disk

Change the design number

BC4

Design data was not correctly written from

Retry writing

the memory to the floppy disk

BC5

The available capacity of the floppy disk is not

sufficient

Use a floppy disk that has enough available capacity

Select the correct design number: 2DD 1 to 111, 2HD 1 to 223

C01

The FDD is disconnected or faulty

Check the FDD cable and connection.  If there is no problem with the connection

then replace the FDD unit.

CE1

Communication speed set for the external de-

vice connected serially does not match the communication speed set for the machine.

Check the communication speed setting.

Temporary Stops

1B1

Stop due to frame stepping code

These stop codes are not caused by abnormality or failure.  Continue operation by

pressing the START key or by conducting the frame back/forward operation, or pressing any operation key (except the manual frame travel keys)

1B2

Stop due to stop code

1B3

Stop due to end code 1

1B4

Stop due to thread trimming code

1B6

Stop due to automatic free setting offset code

1B5

Stop due to a sequin code.

Manually move the sequin device up/down and then start the machine.

1C1

The stop occurred because the bar switch was

pressed during frame stepping

Either start the machine or  conduct the frame back/forward

1C2

Stop by manual ATH operation

Either start the machine or conduct the frame back/forward

1D1

Stop at the start of all-head embroidery due to

the stop setting

Restart the machine

1D2

Stop by the preset halt

Press the return key to reset the code number

OIL Halt for lubrication

Supply oil to the necessary parts, and press the return key to reset the code number.