Universal Laser Systems Industrial ILS12.150D, Installation & Setup Manual

Proper Operating Environment

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The Installation & Set-up Guide is designed to provide you with step-by-step instructions for proper 
installation andset-up of your Universal laser system.  Before getting started, you should become 
familiar with each section of theInstallation & Set-Up Guide: Proper Operating Environment Procedures, 
Software Installation and Requirements,Assembling Your System and Running Your First Job.

Proper Operating Environment

This section will give you step-by-step instructions for site preparation and computer and software 
setup.  Follow the instructions in the order shown.

Establishing a Proper Operating Environment

1. 

Software Installation and Operating System Requirements

2. 

Assembling Your Industrial Laser Series System

3. 

Running Your First Job

4. 

CAUTION:

Damage to the ILS system due to inadequate or improper operating environment isnot 

covered under the Universal Laser Systems (ULS) Warranty.  See the ULS Warranty foradditional infor-
mation.  The ULS Warranty can be found in your Reference Guide booklet.  Should you require a copy 
of the Warranty, please contact your local Customer Service at 480-609-0297 (USA), +43 1 402 22 50 
(Austria), +81 (45) 224-2270 (Japan) or e-mail us at support@ulsinc.com.

 Please refer to the Safety Manual before operating your laser system.

Environment  (User Supplied)

The laser system must be installed in an office, laboratory, workshop or light duty 

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manufacturing environment.   Dusty or dirty environments can damage the laser system.  
Keep the laser system isolated from any processes that produce airborne particles such as 
sandblasting, sanding, machining, etc.  Also, keep the ILS system isolated from any equipment 
requiring mists of oil or water for lubrication.  Airborne dust and liquids can coat and damage 
optics and motion system components.

Avoid small, enclosed, non-ventilated areas.  Some materials, after laser engraving or cutting, 

2. 

continue emitting fumes for several minutes after processing.  Having these materials present 
in a confined, unventilated room can create a health hazard.

For best results, since the lasers are air-cooled, we recommend operating the laser system 

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between the ambient temperatures of 73ºF (22ºC) and 77ºF (25º C).

Avoid storing the laser system outside the temperatures of 50ºF (10ºC) and 95ºF (35º C) as 

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excessively cold or hot temperatures can damage the laser cartridge or reduce its lifetime.

Ambient humidity levels must be non-condensing to protect optics.

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The laser system should be at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from any wall or obstruction.

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