Universal Laser Systems VLS2.30 User Manual Download

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System Tab

The System Tab allows you to configure certain features of the laser system. If your laser system needs to be
calibrated, you will need to do so from this tab. The System tab contains the following controls:

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The  PRINT  CACHE  number
indicates the maximum number
of  print  jobs  that  will  be  stored
on  your  hard  drive.  If  you
exceed  the  number  shown,  the
software  will  automatically
begin  deleting  the  oldest  jobs
as newer jobs enter the queue,
unless  “Permanent”  is  checked
i n  t h e  F i l e  M a n a g e m e n t
window.

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LANGUAGE  allows  you  to
switch  between  available
languages  according  to  your
preference.

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UNITS allows you to choose
between Metric or English units
of measure.

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AUTO  Z  enables  a  feature  that
automatically  moves  the  Z  axis
to  the  material  thickness  value
entered  into  the  printer  driver
properties  window.  If  it  is  disabled,  the  Z  values  entered  in  the  printer  driver  properties  window  will  be
ignored  and  you  will  need  to  set  focus  manually  by  using  the  Focus Tool.  If  you  use  this  feature  make
sure the Z axis has been properly homed.

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The TUNING value is used compensate for mechanical lag when raster engraving by shifting the left to
right and right to left raster lines with respect to each other by the amount entered.

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The LENS SIZE selection lets the laser system know which lens you have installed. This is important for
proper function of the auto Z mode in the laser system and auto-focus feature in those laser systems with
autofocus. Lenses are calibrated to the laser system at the factory, but if you replace a lens you will need
to recalibrate the lens. Select the Calibrate feature and follow the instructions given.

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The ALIGNMENT Mode Launch button opens the Alignment Mode window for checking and adjusting
alignment of the laser to the motion system. The Alignment feature should only be used if instructed by
the Customer Service Team at ULS.

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CUTTING TABLE allows you to calibrate the Z axis to the top surface of a removable cutting table. You
need to have the cutting table installed in the system to activate the CALIBRATE button. To calibrate,
press the button and follow the instructions.

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ROTARY allows you to calibrate the Z axis to a rotary fixture. You need to have the rotary fixture installed
in the system to activate the CALIBRATE button. To calibrate, press the button and follow the instructions.

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PULSE CALIBRATION is set at the factory to calibrate laser pulsing for the installed laser. It should not be
adjusted unless you are instructed to do so by the Customer Service Team at ULS.

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The ACTIVATE button allows you to enter activation code for optional software features and functions
such as the Direct Import Feature. These optional features are explained in the accessory section of the
manual.

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If the SOUNDS box is checked, the computer will play the sound file selected every time the selected
event occurs. You can attach sounds to the JOB COMPLETE, PAUSE and RESUME events.

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HOMING OPTIONS allows you to change behavior of the homing features in the laser system. By default
after a job is complete the motion system will return home. To prevent this, select the ‘Don’t Return Home
After Engraving’ switch.

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If the laser loses its Z location, the materials processing table will home at start-up. To have this feature
turned off, check the ‘Disable Automatic Z-Homing’ switch. Disabling this feature can also be helpful when
troubleshooting Z-Axis problems.