Machine Connections

Machine Connections can be handled in a number of ways: 

1) If your embroidery machine comes with machine connection software, such as, Ricoma PC Communication Software (EMB_soft.exe) for Ricoma embroidery machine, or "Happy Link" software for Happy embroidery machine, etc., then "Connection Manager" is what you need. Please find out more information by clicking here

2) If your embroidery machine comes with a serial port but no machine connection software, please read the information below:  

  • Before you can send designs for stitching, you must configure the machine in EmbroideryStudio/DecoStudio. This configuration functionality allows you to add machines, change settings for machines that are already set up, or delete machines that are no longer required.
  • EmbroideryStudio/DecoStudio provides alternative means for sending designs directly to the embroidery machine for stitching. Depending on your software options, you can stitch to the machine using either Stitch Manager or Machine Manager.

Your machine must be set up through Stitch Manager if you are sending to Stitch Manager, or Machine Manager if sending to Machine Manager.

The following information provides details pertaining to the protocols and settings required for EmbroideryStudio/DecoStudio to connect to embroidery machines.

Select your machine type:

Tajima | Barudan | Toyota | Brother | Happy | SWF | Ricoma | Cable Types


 Tajima Machine Connections 

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

Tajima machine with a Serial Port Serial Cable:
- Type Q (25 to 25 pin)
- Type R (9 pin PC to 25 pin embroidery machine)
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=9600, or 38400
Data bits=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Hardware

Barudan Machine Connections

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

Tanto, BEAT, BEVT, BEXY, BEXR  Serial Cable (9 pin)
supplied by Barudan
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=9600, or 38400
Data bits=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Embroidery Machine
BEMS/R, BENS/R, BEZN, BEMAX, BEDS Serial Cable (25 pin)
supplied by Barudan
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=9600
Data bits=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Embroidery Machine

Toyota Machine Connections

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

AD800/820/820A/830/850/860, ESP9000, ESP9100

Serial Cable
Type G, H, U, or V
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Toyota Serial
Baud=9600, or 38400
Data bits=8
Stop bits=2
Parity=Odd
Handshaking=Hardware
Alternative settings for AD850/860 Serial Cable
Type G, H, U, or V
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Toyota Serial
Baud=9600, or 38400
Data bits=8
Stop bits=2
Parity=None
Handshaking=Embroidery Machine

Brother Machine Connections

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

Professional machines except 6-head Serial Cable
- Type H
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=9600
Data bits
=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Embroidery Machine
Brother 6-head Special Controller Board, Cable and Software from Brother Not applicable

Happy Machine Connections

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

HCG / HCG-B / HCA
(controller HMS702C and HMS802)
Serial Cable:
- Type G (25 to 25 pin)
- Type U (9 pin PC to 25 pin embroidery machine)
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=9600
Data bits=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Embroidery Machine
HCS Serial cable is supplied with the embroidery machine
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=38400
Data bits=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Hardware OR Embroidery Machine (both work)
Machine Format=Happy or Tajima
HCD2 Connection Manager via Happy LAN
Connection Manager
HCR2 Connection Manager via Happy LAN or Happy Link
Connection Manager

SWF Machine Connections

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

SWF machines with a Serial Port Serial Cable
- Type V (9 pin)
Port=COM1/COM2
Protocol=Standard Serial
Baud=38400
Data bits
=8
Stop bits=1
Parity=None
Handshaking=Hardware

Ricoma Machine Connections

Machine Type

Connection via

Details

Ricoma Connection Manager via Ricoma PC Communication Software
Connection Manager

Serial Cable Types