The DM 80 is the manual version of the Passap knitting machine and the electronic version is the E 6000. DM 80 set up can be used on the E 6000 when you know how to convert the terms used for that machine and how to compare the two machines. Manual setup is great to know if you have stormy weather, your electricity is out, or you want to use some of the older Passap Patterns written for the DM 80.