Brother BE-438F - Manual (Page 84)

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES
75 KE-430F, BE-438F
Data editing-related errors
Code Cause and remedy
E500
The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewing data to extend outside the sewing area.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Set the enlargement ratio again.
E502
The enlargement ratio caused the data pitch to exceed the maximum pitch of 12.7 mm.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Set the enlargement ratio again.
E510
Error in pattern data.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Re-read the pattern data from the media, or recreate the pattern data.
E511
No end code has been input into pattern data.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Recreate the pattern data containing the end code, or change the pattern number being read.
E512
Number of stitches exceeds allowed maximum.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Change the number of the pattern being read.
E581
Memory switch file cannot be read correctly.
Copy source model and copy destination model are incorrect. (Maybe the 430F is attempting to read data for the
438F.)
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Read data for the same sewing machine model.
E582
Memory switch versions do not match.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Read data for the same version.
E583
Parameter versions do not match.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Read data for the same version.
Device-related errors
Code Cause and remedy
E690
Thread nipper motor home position cannot be detected. Problem with thread nipper motor or poor thread nipper
encoder connection.
Turn off the power, and then clean underneath the needle plate to remove any dust and thread scraps.
Check that connector P20 on the main P.C. board is properly connected.
E691
Thread nipper retract position error.
Check if the upper thread trailing length is too long.
Turn off the power, and then clean underneath the needle plate to remove any dust and thread scraps.
Check that connectors P20 and P4 on the main P.C. board are properly connected.
P.C. board-related errors
Code Cause and remedy
E700
Abnormal rise in power supply voltage.
Turn off the power and check the input voltage.
E701
Abnormal rise in sewing machine motor drive voltage.
Turn off the power, and then check the voltage.
E705
Abnormal drop in power supply voltage.
Turn off the power and check the input voltage.
E710
Abnormal current detected in sewing machine motor.
Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the sewing machine.
E711
Abnormal current detected in pulse motor.
Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the work clamp/button clamp operation.
If an error code that is not listed above appears or if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve
the problem, contact the place of purchase.