[amayausers] Re: "E- Stop Button"
- From: Eldred J Swapp <ejswapp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 11:27:31 -0700 (PDT)
To the group;
My full time job is in an industrial plant with all kinds of machinery. I have
smiled several times when the "E-Stop" issue comes. "E" stands for EMERGENCY.
The differance between a normal stop and an E stop is that the normal stop
completes the cycle that the machine is on. (Complete stitch cycle w/needle in
up position).
The "E" stops the machine where ever it is in the sewing cycle.
In othere words the "E" stop should not be used unless the normal stop will
perform the needed stop!
Joel
EmbroideryByJoel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Presently San Jose, CA
Soon to be Pahrump, NV
"E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Guys,
This is for those of you who don't know this already.
The Jolly Red "E-Stop" Button is also known as the "Emergency Stop" Button.
Just as the name implies, it's for Emergencies. Like when you get your leg
caught in one of the hoop rings whilst the machine is running @ 1500 spm. (I
jest). As far as I know, It was originally designed to stop (kill power to)
all those important motors, servos, and machine guns at which point an
emergency might just arise. If the E-Stop button happens to have any
additional features, ie.. getting the machine out of a "locked up" position,
I'm sure it was lagniappe. I don't recall any part of the operator training
course suggesting otherwise.
I say it this way because of my experience with many other high tech
machines that come with Red E-stop buttons that resemble the buzzers on "The
Family Feud", we were always taught not to play with them unless there was
an emergency. Reason being that when the button was release, the machine
may not run as it's supposed to. Because the motors were stopped so
abruptly, the data being transferred could have been corrupted. Which would
then result in having to restart the machine all over again (reboot).
Remember that all that fantastic data going back and forth between the
computer and Amaya is nothing more than a bunch of (millions of) "1's" and
"0's". One digit out of place and things don't work the same.
I appreciate the concern for safety around the needles. My wife got the
tip of her finger stuck with a needle the first week we had our EMT machine
about 3 years ago. Of course she was trying to hold down a poorly hooped
garment with her, that's right, her finger while the machine was running.
She doesn't do that anymore.
Study the buttons, hot keys, and their functions. The machine will only
run when you hit the green start button and you should hear three beeps that
respectively mean "Getyo' fingers out!" (It's also good to have insurance.)
Now in the maintenance menu or the lubrication procedures, you can
manipulate the Amaya from the PC. Therefore I suggest only one person doing
maintenance on the machine at a time. Don't forget what the three beeps
mean!
Good luck to you. Oh and PS... Last I was told, The Amaya is a girl. Does
nothing for me really.
Ed Orantes
-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 11:49 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
Okay, Sherlock, you're right. I've gotten in the habit of using the big
emergency stop button cause I didn't know there were unintended
consequences. I'm just intimidated all over the place by those sharp
objects with the potential of perforating any body part brought within
their vicinity when power is coursing through the veins of my Amaya. I'm at
my day job right now, so can't see my machine sitting in my dining room,
but when you press the regular stop button, does that cast a magic spell,
like the emergency button, keeping those needles stopped no matter what
might run through the mind of my machine?
I rarely get to stop the machine manually for a thread break, although, I
am beginning to recognized the particular sound for "I'm about to BREAK a
THREAD" and hope to jump ahead of the automatic "You've broken a thread"
notice on my computer. The machine stops itself. Do I then press the
regular "stop button" before I touch those sharp, ominous needles to
rethread them, is that safe?
I haven't had a lot of time, yet, to develop an intimate relationship with
my Amaya. He scares me, although he's quite creative and has done some
marvelous things for me. ...
Sorry. I get a little carried away.
My serious question, is, If I press the regular stop button, is it okay to
thread the needle, trim or anything? I am allergic to needle punctures, pin
pricks, etc. and have an unhealthy respect for electricity, and
independently thinking machines.
Thank you for your patience.
Genie Z
"Linen Barn"
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Quick Reference Guide
reelists.org
08/12/2004 11:33 AM
Please respond to
amayausers
Sounds like you are using the E-stop button (the big red one). If you
manually stop your machine use the small red button. If you manually stop
it for a thread break you need to do a trim before it lets you back up.
Someone on the list the other day was having problems with their design
lining up when they hit the emergency stop button and it sounds like you
may
be having the same problem.
Aaron Sargent
The Linen Barn
linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
Medford, Oregon
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:16 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
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> Lora,
> Thanks for answering. That's the button I'm using and when I press it
back
> say 4 or 5 times, it always throws off the design. Is there an
intervening
> step I'm missing. I thread the needle. Pull out the stop button, Press
the
> "step back button a few times" then press go....
>
> Thanks, again,
>
> Genie Z
>
>
>
> "Lora Cameron"
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> ucts.org> cc:
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> 08/12/2004 11:11 AM
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> Genie,
> Use the 'Step back in Design' button on the keypad....it's the curved
arrow
> right above the green start button...or is this the same one you are
using?
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>
> Lora
>
> Sport Products Mfd., Ltd.
> 4756 Murphy Road
> Oregon, WI 53575
> 608=835-5791
> www.sportproducts.org
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:01 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
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> Thanks!
> Okay, my first newbee question:
> The thread breaks, I fix, How do I back up a few stitches that were
> missed when the thread broke? (I've tried pushing the arrow, circle
back
> button on the key pad, thinking that might be it, but that throws off
the
> pattern). Anyone? Anyone?
>
> Thanks,
> Genie Z
>
>
>
> "Linen Barn"
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> amayausers-bounce@f Subject:
[amayausers]
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> 08/12/2004 10:58 AM
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> Please respond to
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> amayausers
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> Genie,
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> Congrats on your entry into the embroidery and best of luck to you. If
> you
> have any questions don't hesitate to ask them here. The only dumb
> questions
> is the one not asked.
>
> Aaron Sargent
> The Linen Barn
> linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Medford, Oregon
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 6:13 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi, Janel!
> >
> > My family is new to the business, about 3 weeks, and we've started
out
> with
> > Amaya. None of us is able to get to the training right now, as we are
> not
> > quitting our day jobs. Would you mind terribly faxing us the guide
you
> > mentioned in the Amaya users list? We get some thread breaks, not
> many,
> > but some and are interested in seeing the guide. My fax is: 614
> 790-1206.
> > (we're in Columbus, Ohio and having fun with our new machine!)
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Genie Zenowich, Partner
> > Blackhurst Needleworx and Imaging LLC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Janel Harris"
> > >
> > om> cc:
> > Sent by: Subject:
> [amayausers]
> Re: AM I TICKED
> > amayausers-bounce@f
> > reelists.org
> >
> >
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> > 08/11/2004 11:05 PM
> > Please respond to
> > amayausers
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Did you receive the AMAYA Quick Reference Guide at training? The
first
> > page is trouble shooting excessive thread breaks. If you would like a
> > copy, send me your fax number.
> >
> >
> > Janel Harris
> > Dimensional Designs
> > http://www.dimdesigns.com
> > DesignShop Digitizer
> > Melco On-Site Trainer
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Yaglenski
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:14 PM
> > To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [amayausers] Re: AM I TICKED
> >
> > Well, I wonder at times if its us... But if it is, maybe the training
> > program my wife took needs to be revised... Or a "how to cure common
> > issues" class should be offered. Sort of a "so you want to be in the
> > embroidery business... And you've bought an amaya...now what" sort of
> > thing.
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 9:49pm, Moore Embroidery and Designs wrote:
> > > John:
> > > I had a lot of the same issues that you are referring to. Tons of
> > > thread
> > > breaks, problems with small lettering. I just kept trying and
trying
> > > because I figured it was operator error. I am new to the
commercial
> > > embroidery industry and the Amaya is my first machine. We recently
> > > replaced
> > > the rotary hook and that has helped quite a bit on the breaks.
> > >
> > > My small lettering is now looking better than ever. I have a local
> > > tech
> > > that can digitize and use the machine also, all around Amaya user
and
> > > repair
> > > man. He taught me to up my tension on the small lettering to 5 and
> > > above,
> > > use a center walk and then turn up the pull compensation to 150 or
> > > more.
> > > The lettering is clean precise and has enough substance to it to
> stand
> >
> > > out
> > > on the garment and not sink in. That tip has made a world of
> > > difference for
> > > me.
> > >
> > > Persistence will pay off. I did a design and sewed it on a shirt
for
> > > my
> > > sister, gave her the same blank shirt and the design to take back
and
> > > sew on
> > > the Brothers where she works. They are now sick at how much better
> > the
> > > design looks that was sewn on the Amaya. Plus they have to worry
> > about
> > > always adjusting the tension in different places for all the
needles.
> >
> > > Too
> > > much for me.
> > >
> > > I hope it works out for you. I am not saying we don't have
problems
> > > but,
> > > most of them have been operator error. Keep sewing!!
> > >
> > > LiVawne
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Yaglenski
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:55 PM
> > > To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [amayausers] Re: AM I TICKED
> > >
> > >
> > > Hey all:
> > >
> > > My wife and I are new amaya owners that have been plaigued with
> > > problems
> > > since we got the machine in january. Thread breaks, software
issues,
> > > small lettering problems.
> > >
> > > We are still debating whether to keep this or move on. Are may of
> you
> > > having the problems described here?
> > >
> > > My wife and I feel like we are unpaid beta testers for a company
> > trying
> > > to work big bugs out of a system that has underperformed since its
> > > release. There is a lot of bad press out there from users. Wish I
> > had
> > > seen it before we bought the machine.
> > >
> > > Anyway, I trust you all. What would you do if you were us? Sell
it
> > > and
> > > buy something else or stick with it?
> > >
> > > Really need some solid advice...
> > >
> > > We originally looked at melco, happy and brother machines, but a
> > friend
> > > of ours sold us on melcos service. Of course, she owned a few
emt's,
> > > not amayas.
> > >
> > > Even our tech who came to the house and was very nice didn't seem
to
> > > know the whole package... Software and machine... How they work
> > > together. He helped a bit but we still are suffering. Another guy
> > > near
> > > us who we originally demoed the machine, has quit the demo program
> > > because he said he just can't recommend it to anyone anymore.
> > >
> > > 15 thou later, I am feeling sick to my stomach.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 7:08pm, Greta & Larry wrote:
> > >> Content-Type: Text/Plain;
> > >> charset="iso-8859-1"
> > >> Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
> > >> Hi,=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> I am in the same boat. Yesterday I called to request a service
call
> > >> becau=
> > >> se
> > >> I have three screws that have fallen out while a design is
> > stitching.
> > >> Not
> > >> all at once, but over a few months. We tried over the phone to
> > figure
> > >> out
> > >> where they came from but couldn't, so they said they will set up
a
> > >> servic=
> > >> e
> > >> call for us. Plus our number one needle will not stitch at all
> > without
> > >> thread breaks. I have done everything I can, replaced roller,
> > needle,
> > >> cleaned out system etc... still it won't work, plus when you want
> to
> > >> trac=
> > >> e a
> > >> design, only on needle one, will the laser go on the outside of
the
> > >> hoop.
> > >> All the other ones trace fine. We still have one month left or
> more
> >
> > >> of
> > >> o=
> > >> ur
> > >> service agreement of two years.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> Next day I get a call for them to come out and fix this problem.
> > They
> > >> wan=
> > >> t
> > >> $350.00 trip charge for someone to even step through our door,
even
> > >> thoug=
> > >> h
> > >> it is still under waranty. I am so upset with Melco and have told
> > them
> > >> pretty much how I feel over the phone, but trust me... they do
not
> > >> care. =
> > >> It
> > >> was proven to me in the way this was all handled.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> We have had more than enough problems with our Amaya and they
have
> > >> had
> > >> t=
> > >> o
> > >> come and service it before, but didn't charge us then. I asked
them
> > >> why
> > >> a=
> > >> nd
> > >> they told me it was just a courtesy to me... even though it was a
> > year
> > >> in=
> > >> to
> > >> my owning the Amaya... hmmm sounds funny to me...=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> We were going to get two more heads and now are looking into
other
> > >> option=
> > >> s..
> > >> We have only used the Amaya, but would love to know what might
> give
> > >> the
> > >> same quality or even better when it comes to small lettering
whitch
> > we
> > >> do=
> > >> a
> > >> lot of.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> Sorry about ranting on, but yesterday after talking to them, I
was
> > >> ready =
> > >> to
> > >> throw my Amaya out the window. Not a lot of good that would have
> > done
> > >> ;o)=
> > >> =0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> Greta and Larry=0D
> > >> All Star Embroidery=0D
> > >> hobbsgl@xxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > >> Duvall, Washington=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> -------Original Message-------=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> From: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > >> Date: 08/11/04 15:26:53=0D
> > >> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > >> Subject: [amayausers] AM I TICKED=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> We just talked with Melco regarding a couple of issues.=0D
> > >> We wanted to initiate a serivce call and I won't go into that.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> When we inquired regarding the latest update on the Amaya OS
> > software
> > >> (we
> > >> have 4.02)=0D
> > >> and lastest is 5.something and inquired why we have not received
> the
> > >> upda=
> > >> tes
> > >> =0D
> > >> we discovered that it has to be initiated by YOUR TECH. YOUR TECH
> > has
> > >> to
> > >> place the order to get the software update.=0D
> > >> And it now costs you to get a tech. If we have to pay to get a
tech
> > >> JUST =
> > >> to
> > >> get the upgrade, that will really=0D
> > >> be too much.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> We thought the software upgrades would be shipped to owners
> > >> automatically=
> > >> =2E=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> We have not had much to say on the Amaya and Melco til now, but
> this
> > >> take=
> > >> s
> > >> the cake.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> OH WELL so much for MELCO. At least the end of our two year
> warrnaty
> >
> > >> is
> > >> approaching and we just won't worry=0D
> > >> about Melco after that.=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> Colleen and Russ=0D
> > >> Russ's Rollin' Pro Shop=0D
> > >> A-Z Cad Services=0D
> > >> carbuckle@xxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> =0D
> > >> =2E
> > >>
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> > > John Yaglenski
> > > President/Chief Executive Officer
> > > Levelbest Communications
> > >
> > > i: http://www.levelbest.com
> > > e: john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > > active website design . web hosting . content driven websites
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> > John Yaglenski
> > President/Chief Executive Officer
> > Levelbest Communications
> >
> > i: http://www.levelbest.com
> > e: john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > active website design . web hosting . content driven websites
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