Thunder Laser MARS-120, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...S 120 www thunderlaser com THUNDERLASER TECH CO LTD tech thunderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 1 THUNDER LASER SYSTEMS Installation and operation manual MARS 120 www thunderlaser com tech thunderlaser...

Page 2: ...ch system must meet the requirements and make it consistent with the installation requirements of THUNDERLASER If not the machine will not working properly poor performance life shortened maintenance...

Page 3: ...equirements 23 3 7 Connections 24 3 7 1 Connecting the Mains 24 3 7 2 Connecting the Computer 25 3 7 3 Connecting the Exhaust System 25 3 7 4 Connecting the Cooling System 26 Chapter 4 Operation 27 4...

Page 4: ...THUNDER LASER MARS 120 www thunderlaser com THUNDERLASER TECH CO LTD tech thunderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 4 5 6 Maintenance Plan 56 5 7 Troubleshooting 57...

Page 5: ...equipment must be adjusted to the base machine any queries to dealer or manufacturer The following symbols are used for easier understanding of the Operation Manual If the Operation Manual is not obse...

Page 6: ...for damage to personal and or equipment resulting from such use 4 The system must only be operated maintained and repaired by personnel that are familiar with the designated field of use and the dange...

Page 7: ...2 0 Focus lens diameter 20mm Reflector diameter 25mm Beam combiner diameter 25mm Dimensions W x D x H 72 8 x 51 2 x 41 7 1850 x 1300 mm x 1060 mm Max Part Size W x L x H Front Door Closed 51 2 x 36 6...

Page 8: ...tem Air Cooling System Air Cooled Water Cooling System Water Cooled Electricity Power Fuse Electricity Requirement 110 to 240 volts 50 or 60 Hz Single phase Power consumption 800W Assembly 80Watt Lase...

Page 9: ...Manufacturer s Label The manufacturer s label is located on the back of the device see Figure below It is recommended to enter data such as serial number and year of manufacture into the manufacturer...

Page 10: ...operation modifications of conditions and methods of operation maintenance inspection and repair the switch off procedures that may be provided in the Operation Manual must be observed Safety Informa...

Page 11: ...ser com Tel 86 755 82689501 11 only performed with equipment switched off by trained personnel 8 It is forbidden to perform unauthorized modifications and changes to the machine It is emphasized that...

Page 12: ...mful radiation 2 This laser engraving system contains a carbon dioxide CO2 laser of class 4 that emits intensive and invisible laser radiation Without safety precautions the direct radiation or even d...

Page 13: ...als in particular un coated aluminum copper silver and gold cannot be processed with the laser and lead to high reflections of the laser beam Such materials must not be inserted into the beam as a dir...

Page 14: ...689501 14 2 4 Warning and Information Labels The warning and information labels are attached in such positions of the device that could represent a source of danger during set up and operation Therefo...

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Page 17: ...he machine box carefully remove the foam material which protects the viewing window of the cover and around the machine 3 Take out the key open the door of the laser Remove the accessories box which c...

Page 18: ...arts ITEM QTY 1 Guiding DVD 1 2 Adapter 1 3 Fuse 2 4 Extention Wire 1 5 Ruler 1 6 Long USB Cable 1 7 228 Belt 2 8 Power Cable 1 9 Ruler for adjust focus 1 10 Water Pump 1 11 Micro Switch 2 12 Lens Cle...

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Page 20: ...o mechanical shocks 1 Fuse protection Do not connect other devices via the laser fuse as the laser system requires the full amperage Tips 1 Avoid locations with poor air circulation 2 Select a locatio...

Page 21: ...SER TECH CO LTD tech thunderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 21 3 4 Before Installation 1 Take out the sponge around the laser tube Like below 2 Take out the nylon cable ties around the honey comb plate...

Page 22: ...l 86 755 82689501 22 3 Please try to use machine special grounding line yellow green line to ground for safety Because it is possible that domestic socket of grounding wire didn t answer Like below 4...

Page 23: ...n 3 7 3 connecting the Exhaust System Do not start the machine without an adequate exhaust system 3 6 Computer Requirements The following recommendation represents the minimum requirements When using...

Page 24: ...nnecting the Mains Connect one end of the mains cable with the connection socket at the rear side of the laser device see Figure below and the other end with a protected power outlet Mains voltage and...

Page 25: ...xhaust pipe into the fan inlet and the other side into the fuselage behind the exhaust tank Insert one side of the blue exhaust pipe into the fan outlet and put the other side of the pipe outside wher...

Page 26: ...e pipe connect to the machine where marked as Water IN The other pipe please connect to INLET of water chiller and Water OUT of machine Like below The connection of the machine and the Water pump Take...

Page 27: ...THUNDER LASER MARS 120 www thunderlaser com THUNDERLASER TECH CO LTD tech thunderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 27 Chapter 4 Operation 4 1 Machine View...

Page 28: ...pressing the Pause button 2 Left up Side Door Open this door for cleaning the second reflective mirror 3 Left Side Door There is laser power supplier air pump and red dot pointer power supply interfac...

Page 29: ...attention to the electric current if you need to repair please contact with professional maintenance staff 12 PC connection port USB 13 U disk connection port USB 14 Main power switch 15 Laser power s...

Page 30: ...rn on the main switch first and then the laser supply power If all covers are closed immediately after being switched on the device starts the referencing process When the referencing process is compl...

Page 31: ...change the parameters in the control panel Laser button single press to draw a dot press and hold to drill a hole Origin button set the starting point for the laser head Box button trace the path of...

Page 32: ...nderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 32 Stop button cancel the current job Reset button reset the machine Menu button change the settings of the controller Esc button return to the last menu Z U button c...

Page 33: ...Power and Speed Maxpower power used when you press the laser button and also used for cutting the current work when you select the Manual mode Press to change the power File 000 Power 1 14 0 6 0 Spee...

Page 34: ...the corners of current work when you select the Manual mode Speed moving speed of the laser head when you press the arrows and also speed for the current job when you select the Manual mode Press to c...

Page 35: ...d 4 3 3 How to Set Different Functions Press button to show the following list Press to choose different menu And then press to confirm 1 Usb File Menu Read files from Memory stick directly Please ins...

Page 36: ...The display will show Copying When the copying message disappears file copied please press twice to return to the main menu 2 LaserMode Menu change the way of controlling the speed and power Auto The...

Page 37: ...by the software the position of the drawing in the Coordinates of the software 4 FrameMode Menu change the function of the button TrackFrame track the frame of current work CutFrame cut the frame of c...

Page 38: ...755 82689501 38 6 Frame Menu set the frame size of current work 7 Format Menu format the files saved in the DSP controller 8 Language Menu change the language in the display Press button and then move...

Page 39: ...how the following list Press to move to different menu And press to control the movement of U Z axes Choose ZAxesReset and press confirm to reset the Z axes motorized table will move down till it reac...

Page 40: ...underlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 40 Choose AutoFocus and press confirms to use the auto focus function The table will keep moving up till it reach get near to the limit switch in the laser head and...

Page 41: ...object to be engraved into the laser and move into the desired position on the engraving table Usually the object is positioned in the upper right hand corner Use the rulers to determine the dimension...

Page 42: ...ling the laser tube Please do not start your work if the laser tube isn t full of water because that may led to laser tube damage due to the high temperature 9 Finally press the START button in the di...

Page 43: ...o install and set up the rotary engraving attachment proceed as described as follows 1 Move the working table to the lower position switch off the laser and open the top lid 2 Put the rotary engraving...

Page 44: ...ture indicates Like below Diameter of item 80mm Gear ratio big gear small gear 2 See the settings of your motor driver The subdivision of our motor driver is set to 5000 the Pulse per round is 5000 x...

Page 45: ...em 9 Select Load and Send file to Machine click Original and box on the display please make sure that the material is in the right location and enough space for working 10 Switch on the exhaust system...

Page 46: ...tic materials have a low melting point a low pip setting should be selected to reduce the danger of melting 2 Acrylic There are two different types of acrylic cast and extruded The cast acrylic become...

Page 47: ...accumulated in the engraving system In case of soiling the machine must be cleaned The cleaning interval strongly depends on the material that is being processed and the operating time of the device P...

Page 48: ...necessary clean it with a cotton bud and a lens cleaning tissue 6 Remove the coarse dust as good as possible by blowing air onto the lens surface 7 Check the surface and if necessary clean the lens w...

Page 49: ...rlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 49 As following the picture indicated 1 2 Remove the air pipe and the autofocus Rotation ot the left and the head is divided into two parts 3 4 5 6 Direciton of rotation...

Page 50: ...and destroy the mirrors too For the first two mirrors you can clean them directly The 3rd mirror and the lens need to be removed from the laser head before cleaning The Mirror 2 Make sure the power of...

Page 51: ...er com Tel 86 755 82689501 51 How to take out the mirror 3 as following the picture indicated 1 2 Driection of rotation 3 4 Remove the fixture Use woden applicator to the right remove the reflector 5...

Page 52: ...TECH CO LTD tech thunderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 52 5 2 3 Cleaning the Beam Combiner The beam combiner must be cleaned carefully by using lens cleaning paper to avoid scratching the surface Do n...

Page 53: ...120 www thunderlaser com THUNDERLASER TECH CO LTD tech thunderlaser com Tel 86 755 82689501 53 5 3 Maintain the X Y Z Rails It is suggested to add Rust Preventative Grease to the rails screws at leas...

Page 54: ...might be deflective This will reduce the efficient of the laser beam or even cause no laser beam At this moment you will need to re adjust the beam path again If you need to know that about adjust the...

Page 55: ...r Chiller It is suggested to change the water at least once every month Make sure the laser tube is filled with water before starting the machine It is advised to add water every 3 days The quality an...

Page 56: ...y monthly and cleaning if required 3 The beam combiner must be checking every weekly and cleaning if required 4 The working table must be cleaning daily 5 The whole laser machine must be cleaning ever...

Page 57: ...there isn t laser beam please refer to Option A on the contrary refer to Option B Here is the checking process Option A If there isn t a laser beam in the laser tube when press the red button TEST on...

Page 58: ...water protection switch water pump cooling system or blocked water pipe then you will need to check the water pipes water pump water cooling and water protection switch one by one 2 Please check wheth...

Page 59: ...If you use laser1 output on the laser controller for machine set the interface into laser2 output set the power input of software into POWER2 and set POWER2 display on the control panel then test is i...

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