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Epilog Laser Tube Upgrade
Mini / Helix
Revision Date: 9/27/2013

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Procedure A: Removing the Old Laser Tube

Step 1:

Be sure that the engraver is powered off and unplugged. Remove the rear panel

of the engraver to expose the laser tube.

Step 2:

Disconnect the Red Dot Pointer which is located on the right side of the laser

tube. Follow the thin Red and White wires to the Black Connector. Unplug the
connector.

Summary of Contents for Helix

Page 2: ...ser Tube Step 1 Be sure that the engraver is powered off and unplugged Remove the rear panel of the engraver to expose the laser tube Step 2 Disconnect the Red Dot Pointer which is located on the right side of the laser tube Follow the thin Red and White wires to the Black Connector Unplug the connector ...

Page 3: ...lix Revision Date 9 27 2013 pg 3 of 17 Step 3 Disconnect the Grey Data Cable from the Left side of the laser tube Step 4 Disconnect the Red and Black Power Harness Follow the power Wires to the White Connector and unplug the connector ...

Page 5: ...apter Bracket Step 1 Locate the left hand shoulder screw and remove it by unscrewing it When finished please discard the shoulder screw Step 2 Locate the left hand spacing standoff Using a pair of Locking Pliers break the standoff away from the body of the engraver You will not damage the Engraver ...

Page 6: ...t came with the upgrade kit Step 4 Install the new Shoulder Screw and washer that came packaged with the MT266 into the top left hand corner of the MT266 Adapter Bracket Step 5 Align the two screw holes on the right hand side of the adapter bracket with the screw holes on the engraver Fasten with the provided screws ...

Page 7: ... If you currently have 4 fans but space for 6 please follow this procedure If you currently have 6 fans or if you own a Mini 18 you can skip this procedure Please contact Epilog Technical Support if you need assistance Step 1 Locate the Fan Tray inside of the engraver Step 2 Locate and unplug the Fan Wire Harness The wire harness is on the left side of the Fan Tray ...

Page 8: ...sion Date 9 27 2013 pg 8 of 17 Step 3 Remove the Wire Harness holder Step 4 Remove the fan tray by locating and removing the nuts on the left and right sides of the tray Step 5 Insert the new fan tray into the engraver and fasten with the nuts ...

Page 9: ...Epilog Laser Tube Upgrade Mini Helix Revision Date 9 27 2013 pg 9 of 17 Step 5 Connect the fan Wire Harness And fasten with holder ...

Page 11: ...er First follow the Red and Black wires from the PSU until you reach a white connector Disconnect the white connector Do this for all pairs of Red and Black wires Step 2 Disconnect the PSU from the Power Receptacle Follow the Green White and Black wires until you reach a white connector Disconnect the white connector ...

Page 12: ...o green thumb screws on the left and right side of the PSU and remove it from the engraver Step 4 Place the PSU on a flat work area with the Mounting Bracket facing up Orient the PSU so that the thumb screws are on the side closest to you Remove the four 4 mounting screws and discard the bracket ...

Page 13: ...ward you 45 degrees The side of the PSU with the label on it should now be facing directly away from you Step 6 Place the new bracket MT525 on the top of the PSU with the thumb screws toward yourself Align the holes on the bracket with the holes on the PSU and fasten them with the mounting screws ...

Page 14: ...f 17 Step 7 Install the PSU back into the engraver and secure with the green thumb screws Step 8 Reconnect the Red and Black wires as well as the Green White and Black wires If your engraver has more than one PSU than repeat this procedure for the second supply as well ...

Page 15: ...Installing the New Laser Tube Step 1 Align the slots on the mounting bracket of the laser tube with the shoulder screws on the chasses of the engraver Hang the laser tube on the shoulder screws Step 2 Slide the laser tube to the left The entire unit will slide up to a half an inch 12mm ...

Page 16: ...he Red and Black power wires Grey data cable and thin Red and Black red dot pointer wires Step 5 Tuck any lose wires back in to the engraver and proceed to replace the Rear Panel If you completed Procedure D Installing the new PSU Bracket you will have been provided with a new rear panel to accommodate the new orientation of the PSU Please use the new rear panel ...

Page 17: ...9 27 2013 pg 17 of 17 Conclusion You should now be finished installing the Laser Tube Upgrade Please be sure to align the laser before use If you require alignment instructions or encounter any problems please contact Epilog Tech Support at 303 215 9171 ...