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SERVICE MANUAL
8003 Trotec Speedy C12
8003 Trotec Speedy C25
8003 Trotec Speedy C50
8003 Trotec Speedy C100
Trotec Produktions- u, Vertriebs GmbH
Linzer Straße 156
Tel: ++43/7242/239-0
Fax: ++43/7242/239-7380
E-Mail: TROTEC@trodat.net
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A-4600 Wels
Version 1.1
January 1999
I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S
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  • Page 1 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S SERVICE MANUAL 8003 Trotec Speedy C12 8003 Trotec Speedy C25 8003 Trotec Speedy C50 8003 Trotec Speedy C100 Trotec Produktions- u, Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Straße 156...
  • Page 2 Trotec Wels. Notice Trotec Wels does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, curcuits or software described herein. Neither does it convey a license under it´s patent rights nor the patent rights of others. Trotec Wels further reserves the right to make any changes in any products described herein without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Table of contents 1. Main components of the Speedy laser engraver..............5 2. Safety information......................... 7 General ...............................7 Laser Safety ............................9 US laser classes..............................
  • Page 4 Checking the different components: ......................66 14. Firmware Update....................... 67 Steps for updating the firmware........................67 15. Network installation of Trotec laser engravers ..............69 16. Software tips&tricks ......................72 Rastering images in Corel Draw ......................... 72 How to produce a Seal Press........................73 17.

  • Page 5: Main Components Of The Speedy Laser Engraver

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 1. Main components of the Speedy laser engraver NORMAL.DOT Gespeichert in:G:\Support\Dokumentationen_CDs\8003Speedy\Service Manual\Servicemanual 8003.doc Gespeichert am:2003/03/10 Version 14 Seite 5 von 87...
  • Page 6 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S service socket Power supply autofocus sensor X-axis focussing head keypad engraving table front lid Y-axis connector power socket Polycarbonate door service access panel...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    T H E U L T I M A T E M A R K I N G S O L U T I O N 2. Safety information Please read this chapter before operating or servicing a Speedy laser system! General The Speedy is an industrial apparatus with a high level of security.
  • Page 8 We recommend to make a note of the last change of filters on an adhesive label. PVC (Polyvinylchloride) must not be processed with the laser engraver. If you have any questions please contact your supplier or Trotec. NORMAL.DOT Gespeichert in:G:\Support\Dokumentationen_CDs\8003Speedy\Service Manual\Servicemanual 8003.doc...

  • Page 9: Laser Safety

    T H E U L T I M A T E M A R K I N G S O L U T I O N Laser Safety The safety of a laser apparatus is defined by one of five safety classes: I (1),II (2), IIIa (3a), IIIb (3b) and IV (4).
  • Page 10 T H E U L T I M A T E M A R K I N G S O L U T I O N Danger label and output aperature label attatched to the laser and/or equipment. A key operated power switch SHOULD be used to prevent unauthorized use.

  • Page 11: Safety Interlock System

    T H E U L T I M A T E M A R K I N G S O L U T I O N Safety Interlock System Your Speedy is equipped with an integrated safety interlock system which cuts off the power of the laser tube immediately as soon as one of the doors is open ed.

  • Page 12: Dangers Of Electricity

    T H E U L T I M A T E M A R K I N G S O L U T I O N Dangers of Electricity When you open the covers of the engraving system there is the danger to get in contact with parts under high voltage.

  • Page 13: Emission Indication And Safety Labeling

    T H E U L T I M A T E M A R K I N G S O L U T I O N Emission indication and safety labeling Light Emitting Diodes On the keypad of the laser engraver there is on the left side a red LED (light emitting diode) which is illuminated when laser radiation is emitted.

  • Page 14: Safety Labels

    All these labels are mounted when producing the laser engraver. These labels must not be removed. If the labels are lost or damaged please contact Trotec. Repla cements will be sent to you free of charge. All labels and their exact place is mentioned in the user manual: The labeling meets the standards 21 CFR 1040 –...

  • Page 15: Laser Beam Alignment On Speedy

    CAUTION The laser beam alignment may only be performed by service technichians that have been trained by Trotec and are familiar with the hazards from lasers CAUTION Never expose any part of your body to the beam as this could result in serious injuries.
  • Page 16 ________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Beam path of the Speedy: Aiming Laser diode Service access Mirror No 1 panel Laser Tube Beam coupler...
  • Page 17 ________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S What you have to do: 1. Disassemble the cover on the right side of the machine (10mm allen key). 2.
  • Page 18 ________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 4. Put a piece of masking tape on the hole (black anodized aluminium part) in front of mirror #2.
  • Page 19 ________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 8. Repeat step 6, but this time try to hit the spot that you´ve created first. 9.

  • Page 20: Laser Pointer Adjustment

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 4. Laser pointer adjustment Attention: To do the laser pointer adjustment it is absolutely necessary to wear laser protection glasses! What you need: laser protection glasses...
  • Page 21 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 2.) Move the engraving head to the upper left corner of the engraving table. 3.) Fire the test pulse by pressing the test button, keeping it pressed and pressing at the same time the service button, until you can see a small spot on the paper tape.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Laser Tube

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 5. Replacing the laser tube The laser tube is one of the main components of any laser engraver. The Speedy uses for the 12, 25, 30 and 50W version Synrad tubes, and for the 100 W vers ion a Coherent tube.

  • Page 23: Measuring The Laser Power

    CAUTION The laser power measurement may only be performed by service technichians that have been trained by Trotec and are familiar with the hazards from lasers CAUTION Never expose any part of your body to the beam as this could result in serious injuries.
  • Page 24 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S • Open the Trotec manager and connect to the engraver • Enter the Advanced Options menu (Settings>Advanced options, Tab Testpulse) and switch Power Testpulse to 100%.

  • Page 25: Laser Tube Replacement (12W And 25W)

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S The wattage difference between the four corners should be smaller than 10% of the average laser power. Otherwise something is wrong with the beam alignment. In this case measure the power directly at the beam aperture.

  • Page 26: Laser Tube Replacement (50W And 100W)

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 4. Take out the metal grid and disconnect the cooling fans. connector fixing screws of cooling fan cooling fan connector protective...
  • Page 27 8. Remove the tube 9. Assemble the new tube in the reverse way. 10. After the replacement you´ve to do the beam alignment. 11. Pack the tube and ship it back to Trotec. NORMAL.DOT Gespeichert in:G:\Support\Dokumentationen_CDs\8003Speedy\Service Manual\Servicemanual 8003.doc Gespeichert am:2003/03/10...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Software

    (e.g. a not closed circle) or frayed edges. If the tickle power is too high you will see shadows on the edges. There are two settings in the Trotec manager, which are responsible for a correct excitement of the gas filling. These are: 1.
  • Page 29 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S To find the correct settings of tickle power do the following steps: 1. Warm up the tube by engraving some rubber stamps at full power. 2.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Power Correction Factor Cl

    CL. Note: The power correction factor must be adjusted for each material individually and can be changed only in the Trotec manager. For most materials a low value of CL≈0..3 is OK) Steps for adjusting the power correction: 1.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Offset Parameters

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Adjusting the Offset parameters: The Speedy uses so called offset parameters (X and Y) to make sure that the zero position of the software is exactly in the crosspoint of the rulers.
  • Page 32 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 5. The distance between this spot and the rulers should be smaller than 0.5mm. 6. If the distance is bigger: between X ruler and spot ⇒ reduce X-offset until you are within tolerance (Settings>Service settings [password „name“]>tab Offset), between Y ruler and spot ⇒...

  • Page 33: Overtook Adjustment

    Double letters for small fonts Inconstant line thickness for horizontal and vertical lines Frayed edges If you see one of these effects you have to alter the Edit settings in your Trotec manager. Understanding the Overtook table: The table gives you the following information: column: gives you the speed from which on the selected line is valid.

  • Page 34: Tab „Correction" In The Service Setup

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S You can use the job for adjusting the X edit when you engrave it in X direction, when you rotate it by 90°...

  • Page 35: Tab „Acceleration" In The Service Setup

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Tab „acceleration“ in the service setup The default parameters are: Vector: Circle: Altering the default parameters can be useful if there is a problem on one of the axis (tracking errors) and you want to keep the machine in operation.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Hardware

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 7. Adjusting the Hardware Ruler adjustment and rectangularity adjustment of the motion system The Speedy provides a far developed system of software adjustment. This makes it also possible to fine adjust the zero position of the rulers precisely without touching any mechanical component.

  • Page 37: How To Check The Ruler Position

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S How to check the ruler position For both rulers we have a tolerance of 0.5mm to the rulers. That means that (when you fire the test pulse) the burned spot must not hit the ruler and have a distance of max.

  • Page 38: Ruler Adjustment

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 6. Fire the test pulse again. X ruler check 1. Glue some adhesive tape in the crosspoint and at the endpoints of the rulers. 2.
  • Page 39 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S fixing screws on the right and on the left side of the X-axis 2. Open the Y axis drive shaft connector (in the maintenance compartment) Y axis drive shaft connector 3.

  • Page 40: Table Adjustment

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Table adjustment The correct adjustment of the table is important to make sure that a constant engraving depth is reached all over the table (another reason for an inconstant engraving depth is a bad beam alignment).
  • Page 41 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S fixing screws of the electronic compartment and move it carefully out of the housing to have free access to the lead screws and plastic nuts.
  • Page 42 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S upper lead screw nut lead screw 6. Move the engraving head manually to 725/220 and focus on the table. 7.
  • Page 43 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S rubber ring table leveling 10. Do the same at 10/350. 11. For fine tuning repeat the steps 7 to 10. 12.

  • Page 44: Servicing The X Axis

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 8. Servicing the X axis The axes are the most strained mechanical components in a laser engraver. As we have to make sure that the precision is high enough to get a perfect engraving result it is important that possible positioning errors between inremental resolver and engraving head are minimized (engraving accuracy at 1000dpi=25.4µm, at cutting 1...
  • Page 45 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Steps for servicing the X-axis: 1. Take the X-axis out of the machine Loosen the two screws on the left and on the right side of the engraving head dismantle the engraving head Take off the engraving head...
  • Page 46 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S connecting screws on the right..and left side of the machine Pull out the X axis to the left 2.
  • Page 47 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S fixing screws tensioning bolt DC power connector X-axis motor resolver connector X-axis motor 3. Release the main belt Remove the tensioning bolt and tensioning wedge tensioning wedge...
  • Page 48 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Connect the new belt to the old one. Pull out t he old belt (and at the same time pull in the new belt) 5.
  • Page 49 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S After a very long time of use also the THK guides must be replaced. This is done between step 4 and 5: Remove the mirror unit no.two, bearing holder and carriage stopper.

  • Page 50: Special Instructions For X-Belt Tensioning

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 9. Special instructions for X-belt tensioning Correct belt tensioning is very important for: obtaining good engraving results: Are the belts to loose quality of engravings can be poor.
  • Page 51 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Fig. 1 5. Check tensioning of x-main belt (grey belt that drives lens holder) by measuring the spring length of TENSIONING BOLT (Fig.
  • Page 52 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Fig. 2 6. Tensioning of x-belts is finished. Replace all removed covers to the housing. NORMAL.DOT Gespeichert in:G:\Support\Dokumentationen_CDs\8003Speedy\Service Manual\Servicemanual 8003.doc Gespeichert am:2003/03/10 Version 14...

  • Page 53: Instructions For Changing The X-Gearing Assembly

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 10. Instructions for changing the X-gearing assembly 1. Disconnect the laser from mains. 2. Open right and left cover from the laser housing. 3.
  • Page 54 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Fig. 2 7. Mark the position of the two MOTOR FIXING SCREWS and TENSIONING BOLT on the left side of x-axis. (Fig. 3) 8.
  • Page 55 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Fig. 3 9. Now the GEARING ASSEMBLY can be removed. 10. Assembling the system is reversed. Be carefull to bring the MOTOR TENSIONING SCREWS, TENSIONING WEDGE and TENSIONING BOLTS in their marked position to ensure correct belt tensioning.

  • Page 56: Servicing The Y Axis Left Part

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 11. Servicing the Y axis left part The left part of the Y axis is similar to the X axis. I contains also a THK guide, main belt, motor belt and motor.
  • Page 57 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 9. Take the left Y-axis out of the machine fixing screws 10. Dismantle the Y-motor Loosen the two motor fixing screws Take out the tensioning bolt Take out the motor fixing...
  • Page 58 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S tensioning wedge tensioning bolt 12. Replace the main belt Connect the new belt to the old one. Pull out the old belt (and at the same time pull in the new belt) 13.
  • Page 59 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S ball bearing pulley axis spacer idler pulley 14. Assemble all components in the reverse order. Tension the belts so that you have a spring length of 11mm at the main belt tensioning bolt and 13mm for the motor belt tensioning bolt.

  • Page 60: Servicing The Y Axis Right Part

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 12. Servicing the Y axis right part The right part of the Y axis is a unique construction that you will find only in Trotec machines. This construction makes sure that all three be arings are in contact with the guide rail at any time.
  • Page 61 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Remove the four screws and the belt grips on the front and the back of the X axis carriage.

  • Page 62: Normal.dot Gespeichert In:g:supportdokumentationen_Cds8003Speedyservice Manualservicemanual 8003.Doc Gespeichert Am:2003/03/10 Max Version

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S idler pulley assembly 21. Assemble all compontents in the reverse order. Tension the belts so that you have a spring length of 11mm at the main belt tensioning bolt.

  • Page 63: The Electric System Of The Speedy

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 13. The electric system of the Speedy The Speedy is an advanced servo motor system, that contains the following electrical components: 1.

  • Page 64: Block Wiring Diagram

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Block wiring diagram Power Supply Illumination Electronic Tansformer Keypad 12V DC only Speedy C50 Exhaust compressor Mainboard Interlock Cooling fans...

  • Page 65: Connector Assignment

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Connector Assignment ACHTUNG: Vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses Netzstecker ziehen. CAUTION: Before opening the system unplug the mains connection.

  • Page 66: Checking The Different Components

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Checking the different components: Some components can be checked easily by performing only a few steps. These tests are described here.

  • Page 67: Firmware Update

    1.) Make sure you have the Firmware stored on Disk or in a directory in uncompressed format. (Often the Trotec Support team will send you the files per e-mail, which sometimes makes it necessary to compress them. In this case first decompress them and store them in any directory) 2.) Switch your laser engraver off and then on again, to make sure there is no...
  • Page 68 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S A PC link cable (nomodem cable) The firmware (here the two files loader.ini and loader.exe are very important) A set of allen keys metric CAUTION: To prevent an electric hazard never touch any part of the boards while...

  • Page 69: Network Installation Of Trotec Laser Engravers

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 15. Network installation of Trotec laser engravers Your Trotec Laser engraver can be installed also in a network. This will make it possible to send jobs from any computer in the network to the job queue of the computer that runs the laser.
  • Page 70 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S OvrShtAnzahl=2 OverShoot0=" 0.03 0.00" OverShoot1=" 0.00 -0.03" OffsetX(mm)=13.7000 OffsetY(mm)=4.5000 OffsetZ(mm)=6.9000 Accel=5.0000 CorrK1=15 CorrK2=0 CorrK3=0 GMODE=2 EngraverType=3 NewOverShoot0="...
  • Page 71 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 4. Delete on the computers that do not run the laser all files in the local directories where the manager is installed (normally the „Trotec“ directory) NORMAL.DOT Gespeichert in:G:\Support\Dokumentationen_CDs\8003Speedy\Service Manual\Servicemanual 8003.doc...

  • Page 72: Software Tips&Tricks

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 16. Software tips&tricks Rastering images in Corel Draw Engraving grayscale images is a frequently used application. Whenever you engrave a grayscale on a two colored material (kernel material and thin colored layer on top) you should first raster it.

  • Page 73: How To Produce A Seal Press

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S How to produce a Seal Press A Seal press is used to perforate paper by using a positive and a negative die. The paper is put between them so that after compressing the stamping is vi sible.

  • Page 74: Marking Metals Using Metal Mark Paint

    Not fixed areas can be washed away with water. Trotec can recommend the following company for delivering the metal mark paste: DEURA Laser GmbH&Co. KG Mühlhofer Hauptstraße 9 D-90453 Nürnberg...

  • Page 75: Speedy Error Codes

    18. Speedy error codes Software feedback The following error codes can be generated by the Trotec Manager, whenever it recognizes a machine or computer problem. In many cases these codes are a helpful information which makes it easier to sort out problems.
  • Page 76 // Could not create bitmap const TR_ERR TR_COLOR_TABLE_ERR = -812; // Error retrieving color table const TR_ERR TR_READ_TROTECINFO_FAILED = -812; // No trotec info found const TR_ERR TR_INIT_RUBBER_FAILED = -900; // could not initialize rubber const TR_ERR TR_INIT_BMPLINE_FAILED = -901;...
  • Page 77 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S file failed const TR_ERR TR_COPY_FILE_FAILED = -905; // copy of file failed NORMAL.DOT Gespeichert in:G:\Support\Dokumentationen_CDs\8003Speedy\Service Manual\Servicemanual 8003.doc Gespeichert am:2003/03/10 Version 14 Seite 77 von 87...

  • Page 78: Hardware Feedback

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Hardware feedback On any Trotec laser engraver a self test function is implemented which assists you whenever a machine problem occurs.
  • Page 79 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S green status red status status LED´s on the keypad • Click on the symbols that are illuminated at the red status (of the lase LED [9] ) •...

  • Page 80: Faq´s

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 19. FAQ´s Frequently asked questions and their solution: 1. Problems you can see in the engraving result: Problem description Possible reason Solution...
  • Page 81 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S the upper part of the outdated firmware version engravings is missing installed update firmware after closing of the door the job was started after closing the door wait immediately...
  • Page 82 I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S faulty bearing replace bearing 4. Problems with the Software Problem description Possible reason Solution After installation it is not directory names to not make sure that names in possible to send jobs to the...

  • Page 83: Recommended Service Intervals

    Under warranty the cost of both parts and freight (standard freight) are covered by TROTEC. TROTEC must be notified immediately if faults are noticed. Send the part in its original packaging to TROTEC or to a designated point of service and at TROTEC’s discretion, customers receive a credit note for sending the replacement part.
  • Page 84 If the tube needs a gas refill this is normal consumption and not covered. When you send the defect tube back to Trotec we will check the problem cause and grant warranty if this is justified. • X-axis motor: If the break down occurs after less than 1000 hours of operation (laser hours) the replacement is covered by the warranty.

  • Page 85: Recommended Replacement Intervals For Wear-And-Tear Parts

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S Recommended replacement intervals for wear-and-tear parts Trotec recommends the below mentioned replacement intervals. The life time will in many cases be much longer. But as we want to prevent a loss of engraving precision wear-and-tear parts should be replaced regularely.

  • Page 86: Recommended Tools

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 21. Recommended tools service key (interlock defeat tool) Allen key set inch Allen key set metric laser power meter lens cleaner lens tissue...

  • Page 87: Recommended Spare Parts Speedy - Starter Kit

    I N D I V I D U A L M A R K I N G S Y S T E M S 22. Recommended spare parts Speedy - Starter Kit CPU board 74327 Main board 74942 Motor Print 74943 Power supply 25W (two of them are used in a 50W speedy) 79706...

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