False Thread Breaks

False thread breaks on the AMAYA are usually caused when the upper tension is too loose, such that the thread sensor fails to detect the thread moving against the thread sensor bar.

Step	Symptom/Procedure	Condition	Solution/Step
1	Check upper thread tension	Too loose	Adjust thread feed parameters in the AMAYA OS software
1	Check upper thread tension	Correct Tension	Go to Step 2
2	Tighten the thread feed parameters (reduce the amount of thread feed in AMAYA OS software) and see if problem goes away	Problem goes away	Tension was too loose
2		Problem still occurs	Go to Step 3
3	Inspect condition of thread feeder rollers. They may be damaged or worn.	Damaged or worn	Replace rollers
3		Rollers all good	Go to Step 4
4	Replace thread break sensor assembly	Problem goes away	Sensor is bad
4	Replace thread break sensor assembly	Problem still occurs	Contact Melco Technical Support