Tajima TME-DC Electronics

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TME-DC Electronics

The Tajima TME-DC machine electronics consist of the main power box (underneath the machine), the control panel, DU-10 (XY) and various other small boards such as head cards, joint cards, and communications cards.

List of boards generally found on the Tajima TME-DC models:

DU-10

DU-10 Dual Unit X and Y Box

The DU-10 unit precedes the previous DU-6, DU-7 and DU-8 models. The DU-10 contains 2 identical cards. The cards in the DU-10 unit are the X and Y movements for the Tajima machine.

The X and Y cards/cables can be swapped for testing purposes. Be sure the machine is turned off when testing.

The X and Y cards also have potentiometers for increasing the power to the machines motors. These potentiometers should never be touched unless by a technician. Also, these potentiometers are set at the factory or at installation and are set specifically for the X or the Y motors both of which need different power input.

When the X or Y boards start to go back either an amber light will be seen on the box or the movement either direction might sound very rough. The embroidery might not look as good or it might look scaled down on one axis. The pantograph might be easy to move in one direction or another while the machines power is still on.

IMM Card and IDM Card

The IMM Card and IDM Card are communication cards between the control panel and the main control box. If the machine does not boot up but displays info on the screen such as software version numbers, then the IMM or IDM cards might need to be replaced or repaired.

Color change card

Power to the color change motor. Also reads the color change potentiometer and some solenoids.

Head card

When head cards start to go bad, the machine might report false thread breaks. Before replacing or repairing its recommend to clean the connectors where the check springs touch the copper stopper.

Control Panel

Tajima TME-DC Control Panel with optional FloppyToUSB installed

The TME-DC Control Panel houses the Tajima TME-DC's main computer boards which include the control panel, LCD screen, IDM card and Floppy Drive or Floppy To USB unit. The Control Panel can be opened by hand from the back with the 2 flat head hand screws.

It is preferred that the control panel when undergoing repairs on any of the Control Panel component.

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

The Tajima TME-DC machine can produce the following error messages

Tajima Error 211

Main shaft not at fixed position. Spin manually or use the ATH function.

Tajima Error 225

Stitching outside of cap frame space.

Tajima Error 281

Color change cannot reach needle position. Check for bind. Check potentiometer.

Tajima Error 291

Thread break.

Tajima Error 2B1

Tape reader error. No reader is detected.

Tajima Error 2B2

Tape reader error. Data is corrupted.

Tajima Error 2B3

Tape reader error. End code data is incorrect.

Tajima Error 2B4

Tape reader error. Data is out of order. Please reset all units.

Tajima Error 2B5

Sequin data has an error.

Tajima Error 2B6

Tape reader error. No data coming in.

Tajima Error 2B7

Please load data first.

Tajima Error 2B8

Trying to run machine while data is still loading.

Tajima Error 2B9

Memory writing error. Try erasing all memory.

Tajima Error 2BA

Memory full. Erase designs.

Tajima Error 2BB

Cannot frame back any more.

Tajima Error 2BC

No data in memory here.

Tajima Error 2C2

Incorrect option, please change.

Tajima Error 2CE

Beam sensor is tripped, make sure both mirrors are aligned.

Tajima Error 311

Main motor not spinning. Check the S-card if it is active. Check main shaft if it is bound. This error generally requires circuit board repair of the S-Card, contact PLRElectronics for repair information

Tajima Error 312

Main shaft encoder giving incorrect signal. Check connections.

Tajima Error 316

The S-card is giving an error signal. Check card.

Tajima Error 322

The X-card is giving an error signal. Check card. This error generally requires circuit board repair of the X-Card, contact PLRElectronics for repair information

Tajima Error 323

The Y-card is giving an error signal. Check card. This error generally requires circuit board repair of the Y-Card, contact PLRElectronics for repair information

Tajima Error 382

Color change motor is not moving. Check for binds. Check connections.

Tajima Error 383

The color change location is not valid for running the head. Please check or re-center.

Tajima Error 3D1

Battery error. This error generally requires circuit board repair of the Control Panel, contact PLRElectronics for repair information

Tajima Error 3D6

CPU card detects problem with main program. Reinstall.

Tajima Error B01

Floppy disk format is not correct. Is the disk bad, or the floppy drive configured correctly?

Tajima Error B02

Floppy file system is not correct. Is the disk bad, or the floppy drive configured correctly?

Tajima Error B03

Floppy is marked as read-only.

Tajima Error B04

Floppy drive says no disk is inserted. Check drive configuration.

Tajima Error BC1

No Tajima designs found.

Tajima Error BC2

Cannot overwrite same name design.

Tajima Error BC4

Floppy write failed. Re-try.

Tajima Error BC5

Floppy disk is full.

Tajima Error C01

No response to floppy drive activation signal. Check drive configuration.

Tajima Error 1B1

Stop due to frame stepping.

Tajima Error 1B2

Stop due to stop code.

Tajima Error 1B3

Stop due to end of design.

Tajima Error 1B4

Stop due to thread trim.

Tajima Error 1B5

Stop due to sequin code.

Tajima Error 1C1

Stop due to stop button.

TME-DC Electronics Repairs

PLRElectronics specialized in repair of all the Tajima TME-DC electronics. Generally it is much cheaper to have the Tajima electronics repaired rather than buying very expensive new boards.

USB Upgrade

Pair of Floppy To USB drives

External USB Embroidery Reader, Embroidery Black Box

The USB Upgrade for the TME-DC can be found at:

External Reader

The TME-DC External Reader (Embroidery Black Box) can be purchased at: USB Flash Reader Embroidery Machine Transfer System

Internal Reader (Floppy to USB)

The TME-DC (Floppy To USB) can be purchased at: Floppy To USB Upgrade

See also

• PLRElectronics - Tajima Repair - Electronic Repair and Troubleshooting for Tajima circuit boards

External links

• PLRElectronics - Tajima Repair - Electronic Repair and Troubleshooting for Tajima circuit boards