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RNDC Laser Operations Checklist
Daily Operation
1) System Set-Up
a) Setup of the VLS3.50 machine
i) Set up the Laser System on the Table.
(1) Be sure table is strong enough to hold the system and the table legs are locked.
(2) Obtain the assistance of another person. One person should grasp the front of the
laser system and the other person should grasp the back of the laser system. Place
it on top of the table.
ii) Setup Guide Sheet tells you how to assemble the cables.
(1) Note: DO Not Power on the laser system at this time.
iii) 6‟ USB cable max length. Have computer near machine.
iv) Install the provided 9-volt Thermal Sensor battery into the back of the VLS laser
system. (Initial Set-Up Only)
v) Your computer must have CorelDraw software installed and correctly configured.
b) Filtration Cart – refer to Users Guide for details.
i) Connect the short exhaust hose and secure it with the provided hose clamps.
ii) Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is operating.
iii) Plug in a power cord to the laser‟s power inlet, then attach a USB cable from your
Computer to the laser‟s USB port.
iv) Plug in a power cord to the BOFA Filter
v) Secure the Serial cable using the retainer clips.
vi) Make sure filters and covers are installed correctly.
vii) Turn on the filter.
c) USB Devices
i) Do not connect any USB devices (mouse, thumb drive, MP3 player, etc.) while
the laser system is running. Doing so will cause the job to stop and be lost.
2) Power up
a) Once the system is plugged in and connected to the filter cart and computer, turn the
system on. This can be done by pushing the Power button on the control panel of the
system or by clicking on the power button on the Universal Control Panel (UCP) on the
computer.
b) The system will automatically home in the XY axis.
c) Re-home the Z-Axis at the beginning of every day with the Home Z button on the
Viewer screen.
d) Power on Bofa filter unit.
RNDC Checklist
02-08-2016
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- Page 1 RNDC Laser Operations Checklist Daily Operation 1) System Set-Up a) Setup of the VLS3.50 machine i) Set up the Laser System on the Table. (1) Be sure table is strong enough to hold the system and the table legs are locked.
- Page 2 3) Keep the following items by the machine… a) Focus Tool b) Service Manual (on disk) c) Laser Operations Manual (on disk) d) Lens cleaning solution and cotton swabs e) Lens cleaning paper f) Water bottle & Towel g) Can of compressed air for cleaning optics h) Other Items you need i) Fire Extinguisher –...
- Page 3 RNDC Checklist 02-08-2016...
- Page 4 5) Running the Laser Step-by-step instructions for Engraving Bottles: a. Choose Text tool from left menu and click inside the Text box(es) (outlined in red) to Add/Edit text b. Choose File > Print and select Laser Printer installed on machine from drop down list in print dialog box. c.
- Page 5 b) Focusing i) The laser must be in focus. If not in focus, you will get patchy or fuzzy engraving. ii) Thickness entry in Materials Database page should match height shown on Template. Do not enter any other value for thickness. Some tolerance of actual bottle height is expected.
- Page 6 Select “Install Universal Control Panel” and “Install Printer Driver” in the Installation Components screen, then select the “Next” button. c) In the Select ULS Engraver Model screen select “VLS3.50” and click the “Next” button. d) The installation process will proceed as indicated by a progress bar. Be patient. Loading the files can take a few minutes depending on your computer‟s processor speed.
- Page 7 3) Calibrations (done by ULS for initial system shipment. Run “ULSadvanced.exe” allow access to System Tab) a) Calibrate the lens to the engraving table b) Set UCP Defaults in the System Tab i) Do NOT disable Automatic Z-Homing ii) Home XY Before Engraving iii) Enable Auto-Z RNDC Checklist 02-08-2016...
- Page 8 4) Run “ULSadvanced.exe” 5) CorelDraw Set-Up a) For a full description please refer to the „Third Party Graphics Software Configuration‟ instructions in the User Guide CD. In some cases you may have to install the latest patches and service releases from Microsoft and/or CorelDraw b) Install the ULS Windows Printer Driver.
- Page 9 6) UCP - Laser Control Panel Software a) System Page i) Lens Size per your machine (lens size is indicated on the lens plate) ii) Auto Z Enabled must be selected. iii) DO NOT PUSH CALIBRATE as this will cause your machine to lose proper focus. iv) Do not change Tuning unless instructed to do so by ULS.
- Page 10 b) Diagnostics Page (for reference only) i) Shows serial number, system configuration ii) Allows for computer USB port testing 7) Training Users regarding Safety – Train the Trainer Information a) Read Safety section of Laser Manual before training on safety. b) CO2 laser light is infra-red, invisible.
- Page 11 g) It is OK to run in the “red light” mode with the lid open. Great for testing alignment before you run a part. h) Do not leave the machine unattended while running. It is possible to ignite some materials if they are not run correctly. Remember, if you see a small flame, you can lift the lid to stop the CO2 laser and can puff out the flame.
- Page 12 10) Terminology a) Lens Carriage – Moves left to right b) Lens Plate, #3 Mirror and Focus Lens - red lens plate marked “1.5, 2.0 or HPDFO” is held in with two thumbscrews. Lens plate holds the #3 mirror (item 1 below) and focus lens (item 2 below)...
- Page 13 f) Focus Tool Focus Tool > g) UCP (Universal Control Panel) i) Viewer Tab, System Tab, Diagnostics Tab ii) Settings: Material selections or Manual Mode settings h) Red Dot Pointer – Red pointer beam turns on when the top door is open i) “Dry run”...