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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L © 2019 Mr Beam Lasers GmbH | Munich, 01 November 2019 | Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 Mr Beam Community. Of course we would also be pleased if you share your creations on social media and tell your friends about them, too. We are curious to know how you will use your Mr Beam and what you will create with it! We are looking forward to your feedback, whether in pictures or text.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EU Declaration of Conformity (german) ............15 03 COMPONENTS OVERVIEW Scope of Mr Beam Delivery with Air Filter System........... 18 Scope of Mr Beam Delivery without Air Filter System ........19 Overview Mr Beam .................... 20 Connections ....................... 21 Button ........................ 22 Camera ......................
  • Page 5 Option 2 Direct Connection ................42 05 SOFTWARE MR BEAM LASERBENCH Mr Beam Laserbench ..................46 Software Update ....................49 06 WORKING WITH YOUR MR BEAM Focusing ......................52 Materials & Size of Workpiece ................54 07 MAINTENENCE & CARE Regular Maintainance &...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Chapter W E L C O M E We are delighted that you have opted for a Mr Beam! Please read this manual completely, even though you may already be familiar with some functions.

  • Page 8: Using This User Manual

    Additional accessories must be compa- must be carefully read and observed before tible with the base unit (if you have any using Mr Beam for the first time. Non-ob- questions, please contact Mr Beam servance of individually listed points in the Support: www.mr-beam.org/ticket).

  • Page 9: Mr Beam

    Mr Beam. Mr Beam is already equipped with all necessary software and is operated by the user via the web interface Mr Beam Laserbench. After files in common file formats have been loaded into the Design Library, the user can select predefined settings for the material.

  • Page 11: Safety & Conformity

    S A F E T Y & C O N F O R M I T Y Please note that this chapter is particularly important. Your Mr Beam can only work safely if you pay attention to all aspects of it. It is therefore essential that you read and understand this chapter...

  • Page 12: Precautionary Measures

    Mr Beam. If several persons work with Mr Beam, the proprietor or, if appropriate, the owner or another person responsible for access to the device, has the responsibility to ensure that all users are familiar with the safety regulations of the device.
  • Page 13 Set-up, retrofitting, maintenance • The user must ensure that Mr Beam and inspection activities. is only operated under perfect condi- • If the disassembly of safety devices tions.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions When Operating Mr Beam

    When the protective cover is lifted or been approved processing opened, the power supply to the laser is Mr Beam Lasers GmbH via the link interrupted immediately. Opening the lid www.mr-beam.org/en/materials/ may be during a laser job can lead to an incom- used.
  • Page 15 The use of such materials, will tion of Mr Beam. result in the exclusion of the warranty. If you have any questions before star- ting...

  • Page 16: Laser Safety

    The laser may only be operated under the systems, they are divided into eight safety conditions specified by Mr Beam. classes: 1, 1C, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B and 4. Mr Beam is a class 1 laser. This is guaran- Never modify disassemble...

  • Page 17: Warnings And Instruction Signs

    WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION SIGNS All warning and information signs attached to your Mr Beam are located in places that may be a source of danger before and/or during operation. Damaged or lost warning and information signs must be replaced immediately. The missing warning and information signs can be ordered via Mr Beam Support (www.mr-beam.org/ticket) or replicated using...
  • Page 18 WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION SIGNS The templates for the replication of the warning and information signs can be found on this page. Print this page in DIN A4 format so that the warning and information signs correspond to their original size. Page 12 02 - Safety &...
  • Page 19 02 - Safety & Conformity Page 13...

  • Page 20: Intended Use

    Mr Beam may only be performed by persons who are familiar with the intended area of applica- tion and the dangers of Mr Beam, and who must have received appropriate training. Failure to observe the operating, main-...

  • Page 21: Eu Declaration Of Conformity (German)

    EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (GERMAN) This copy of the declaration of conformity is from 03.05.2019. The latest version of the declaration of conformity can be found in the latest version of the user manual. This can be downloaded from: www.mr-beam.org/en/downloads/ 02 - Safety &...

  • Page 23: Components Overview

    Chapter COMPONENTS OVERVIEW The following chapter gives you an overview of the various components and connections of your Mr Beam.

  • Page 24: Scope Of Mr Beam Delivery With Air Filter System

    SCOPE OF MR BEAM DELIVERY WITH AIR FILTER SYSTEM Laser head 2 keys Cable Mr Beam Air Filter System Mr Beam Focus Tool Power cable Power supply Air Filter System Ventilation hose 2 screws Mr Beam Air Filter System 2 washer...

  • Page 25: Scope Of Mr Beam Delivery Without Air Filter System

    2 screws 2 washer Suction socket with fan For indoor use we recommend a Mr Beam Air Filter System. If you don‘t have one yet, order it now from our shop at store.mr-beam.org Air Filter System 03 - Components Overview...

  • Page 26: Overview Mr Beam

    OVERVIEW MR BEAM Camera Guide bar Laser head Working area Button Status light Suction socket Page 20 03 - Components Overview...

  • Page 27: Connections

    CONNECTIONS AIR FILTER SYSTEM Network connection (Ethernet) 03 - Components Overview Page 21...

  • Page 28: Button

    Mr Beam in an orderly manner. Your Mr Beam will shut down after about 15 seconds. Shutting down will not turn off your Mr Beam. To turn off, turn the key switch counterclockwise and remove it (see chapter 4 „Setup proce- dure“).

  • Page 29: Camera

    CAMERA In the lid of your Mr Beam is a camera, For exact positioning, the placement of which supports you in positioning the the workpiece must be adjusted by moving design on the workpiece. the laser head. As soon as the lid is completely open, the...

  • Page 30: Status Light Meanings

    STATUS LIGHT MEANINGS The status light indicates different operating states of Mr Beam. Note: The signals listed here are in beta stage and can change with software updates. Breathing orange Gain access to your Mr Beam via find.mr-beam.org Breathing green...
  • Page 31 03 - Components Overview Page 25...

  • Page 33: Setup Procedure

    In the following chapter we will guide you from unpacking to setting up a network connection. While setting up your Mr Beam, remember, that it was assembled and packaged with great care by us. Please take time to unpack and set it up just as carefully.

  • Page 34: Positioning

    POSITIONING Please note following positio- ning guidelines before setting up your Mr Beam: • Working temperature between 0°C and 25°C (32°F and 77°F) • No high temperature fluctuations • Use only in closed rooms, contact with moisture must be avoided •...

  • Page 35: Unpacking

    Then pull out the inner box with the laser head and put it aside. 2. Removal from carton Take Mr Beam out of the carton and remove the transport protection on both sides 3. Removing the transport lock Remove the transport lock inside the device.

  • Page 36: Laser Head Connection

    Warning: The ribbon cable may only be connected and disconnected if Mr Beam is shut down and turned off! Failure to do so will result in the inoperability of Mr Beam! 3. Lock the bracket Then lock the cable with the bracket.
  • Page 37 Detailed explanation An explanation with video on the topics „Unpacking“, „Laser Head Connection“ and „Suction/Air Filter System Connection“ can be found online at: https://youtu.be/rnfKOt0U5hA 04 - Setup Procedure Page 31...

  • Page 38: Suction/Air Filter System Connection

    If you have a Mr Beam with an Air Filter System, connect the ventilation hose to the Air Filter System. Then connect the cable of the Air Filter System to your Mr Beam.

  • Page 39: Suction/Air Filter System

    The Mr Beam Air Filter System allows capacity is increased to maximum for you to operate your Mr Beam indoors in safety reasons. Note that it is the respon- confined spaces without venting outside.

  • Page 40: Powering On

    3.42A max 3. Turn the key Turn the key clockwise to start your Mr Beam. To turn it on, briefly press the button. The light of the laser head is swit- ched on immediately and after 10 seconds the Status Lights are also switched on.

  • Page 41: Powering Off

    POWERING OFF 1. Shut down To properly turn off your Mr Beam after work, please shut it down first. You shut down your Mr Beam via the Mr Beam Laserbench software ->Shutdown system) or by pressing the button 5 seconds until the Status Lights turn permanently red.

  • Page 42: Connecting To A Computer/Tablet

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER/TABLET Connecting Mr Beam to a computer / To operate Mr Beam and to laser tablet files, Mr Beam must be connected to a computer/tablet. Please install the There are two different options for connec- latest version of Google Chrome on the...

  • Page 43: Option 1 Connection Via Router

    Note: When using an network cable, it must be shielded and not longer than 1.5 meters (4.9 feet). Connecting several Mr Beam If you want to connect and set up several Mr Beam to your network, please perform the following steps for each Mr Beam completely and one after the other. 04 - Setup Procedure...
  • Page 44 OPTION 1.1 CONNECTION VIA ROUTER AND WIFI Turn on Mr Beam Turn on your Mr Beam and wait for 60 seconds. Name: MrBeam-XXXX S/N: 0000000XXXXXXXXX-2X Vo r B g inn von Reini g g s- und aser asse artungsarbeiten das Š...
  • Page 45 Mr Beam. ¹ If your local network is connected to the Internet and your Mr Beam and your computer are on the same network ² Applies to common network configurations 04 - Setup Procedure...
  • Page 46 OPTION 1.2 CONNECTION VIA ROUTER AND NETWORK Turn on Mr Beam Turn on your Mr Beam and connect it to your router via network cable (Ethernet). The network socket is located next to the power socket. Then wait 60 seconds.
  • Page 47 Mr Beam. ¹ If your local network is connected to the Internet and your Mr Beam and your computer are on the same network ² Applies to common network configurations 04 - Setup Procedure...

  • Page 48: Option 2 Direct Connection

    OPTION 2 DIRECT CONNECTION Turn on Mr Beam Turn on your Mr Beam and wait for 60 seconds. Name: MrBeam-XXXX S/N: 0000000XXXXXXXXX-2X Vo r B g inn von Reini g g s- und aser asse artungsarbeiten das Š t imme...
  • Page 49 Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam. If you are connected directly to your Google Mr Beam via WiFi, it can also be accessed Chrome via the following IP address: 10.250.250.1 Note: A direct connection via network cable is not supported.

  • Page 51: Software Mr Beam Laserbench

    L A S E R B E N C H Thanks to the integrated camera and the intu- itive user interface, anyone can quickly learn how to operate Mr Beam. The following chapter explains the Mr Beam software (Mr Beam Laserbench) in detail.

  • Page 52: Mr Beam Laserbench

    Continue to Laser Job Parameters Upload and select a design When the lid of Mr Beam is fully open, a photo is taken every five seconds and it is shown on the working area. Double-click anywhere to move the laser head to the desired position.
  • Page 53 If different colours were used in the selected file, different parameters can be assigned. By dragging into the corresponding field, you can assign „skip“, „engrave“ or „cut“ to the colours. 05 - Software Mr Beam Laserbench Page 47...
  • Page 54 Click on „Start“ to prepare the laser job for Mr Beam. 7. Start After the cover of the laser has been closed and the confirmation button pressed, Mr Beam will begin the laser job. Page 48 05 - Software Mr Beam Laserbench...

  • Page 55: Software Update

    Follow Chapter 4 „Setup Procedure“ to estab- lish an appropriate connection to your Mr Beam and the internet. When a soft- ware update is available, a message appears on the Mr Beam Laserbench at the upper right corner. To start the software update, click on „Update now“.

  • Page 57: Working With Your Mr Beam

    W O R K I N G W I T H Y O U R M R B E A M After the introduction to Mr Beam Laserbench, now the first steps in material selection, suction and focusing follow. Time for your first laser job!

  • Page 58: Focusing

    Warning: The ribbon cable may only be material to be processed. To do this, the plugged in and out if Mr Beam is shut laser head must be manually adjusted to down and turned off! the material height.
  • Page 59 5. Move the laser head 6. Fixing the laser head Move the laser head down until it Tighten the screw again moderately touches the cross of the focus tool. and remove the focus tool. 06 - Working with your Mr Beam Page 53...

  • Page 60: Materials & Size Of Workpiece

    If persons, your Mr Beam and/or the Mr Beam Air Filter System can be harmed by this, these mate- rials can‘t be processed. If the Mr Beam...
  • Page 61 06 - Working with your Mr Beam Page 55...

  • Page 63: Maintenence & Care

    Chapter MAINTENENCE & CARE Regular maintenance and care is essential to ensure that your Mr Beam functions correctly and permanently. The following chapter contains information on proper cleaning.

  • Page 64: Regular Maintainance & Care

    The guide bar must be oiled approximately To prevent dust from entering the inside every 100 operating hours. Please note of Mr Beam when not in use, keep the lid that a small amount of machine oil (one to closed as often as possible.

  • Page 65: Cleaning Laser Head

    Additionally, the air cannot And if you think it looks too complicated, circulate properly inside the laser head you can still make use of our Mr Beam casing, which affects the overall perfor- maintanance service (You will find more mance.
  • Page 66 CLEANING LASER HEAD 1. Switch off Mr Beam Switch off Mr Beam and plug it off. Allow the laser head to rest for at least 2 minutes before proceeding with the next step, to ensure that the laser unit is fully discharged.
  • Page 67 CLEANING LASER HEAD 4. Unplug cable Unplug both the cable and the hose (only in ”dreamcut” model) in the back of the laser head by gently pulling it out. 5. Remove screws Remove two screws on the back of the laser head, using a 2mm Allen key.
  • Page 68 CLEANING LASER HEAD 7. Pull cable off Carefully pull the cables of the fan off, but make sure to get hold of the white pin jack, don’t pull on the entire socket or directly on the cables, or they might tear! 8.
  • Page 69 CLEANING LASER HEAD 9. Clean fan Vacuum off the dirt with a hand vacuum cleaner. Warning: Hold the fan wheel with one finger to prevent it from spinning while cleaning. Otherwise the fan will spin too fast from the vacuum cleaner’s air flow, and might break! 10.
  • Page 70 CLEANING LASER HEAD 12. Clean laser front Vacuum off any dust particles. The laser front gets yellow and brown stains from cutting plywood. You can remove those easily by using a napkin and a glass cleaner to wipe the dirt off the laser front.
  • Page 71 CLEANING LASER HEAD 15. Assemble laser head If it is not the case yet, screw the knurled nut on one side of the heat sink and then put both parts of the heat sink together. There should be no gaps between them. Note: Make sure the fan cables run on the outside of the heat sink when both sides are put together! Make sure the heat sink...
  • Page 72 19. Plug in cable Plug the white cable back into the black bracket of the laser head and insert the hose. Then screw the laser head to the mounting bracket inside your Mr Beam. Page 66 07 - Maintenence & Care...
  • Page 73 CLEANING LASER HEAD 20. Camera calibration Walk through the camera calibration with Mr Beam software. This will help align the camera image with the precise position of the laser head. Follow the instructions which you will find under menu > settings > Camera Calibration.

  • Page 74: General Cleansing

    GENERAL CLEANSING General cleaning General cleaning is necessary at irregular intervals depending on the use of your Mr Beam and the degree of soiling. Please ensure cleanliness and clarity at and around the workplace of your Mr Beam. General cleaning includes all the above mentioned steps of regular maintenance and care.
  • Page 75 Shut down and switch off your Mr Beam. Then remove the air hose and all other connections to your Mr Beam. Place your Mr Beam with the front side on a stable table and place a cloth underneath to prevent scratches. Unscrew all screws at the bottom plate with a 2mm (5/64 inch) Allen key.

  • Page 76: Filter Change

    A guidance can be found under Settings -> Exhaust System. Pre-filter mats and filter units are available on the Mr Beam Online Shop: www.mr-beam.org 1. Remove the protective cover Loosen the screws (1) and lift off the cover in the shown direction (2).
  • Page 77 Insert the cover (1) and close the housing and the cover with the two screws (2). Make sure the hose is properly connected to the Mr Beam Air Filter System after changing the filter. Air Filter System 07 - Maintenence & Care...

  • Page 78: Repairs

    REPAIRS Repair of Mr Beam by the user is not intended. To ensure that your Mr Beam is quickly ready for use again in the event of a malfunction, please contact customer service: www.mr-beam.org/ticket Page 72 07 - Maintenence & Care...
  • Page 79 07 - Maintenence & Care Page 73...

  • Page 81: Additional Information

    Chapter ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

  • Page 82: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions (approx.) Width/Depth/Height 725 x 538 x 170 mm (28.5 x 21.2 x 6.7 inches) Weight 9,5 kg (20.9 pounds) Ambient conditions Ambient temperature 0 - 25°C (32 - 77°F) Atmospheric humidity 30% - 60% Mechanics Maximum size of workpiece 500 x 390 (19,7 x 15,4 inches) Maximum workpiece height 38 mm (1,5 inches)

  • Page 83: Storage & Transport/Support

    • To store your Mr Beam for a long period of time, it must be packed in its original packaging and not be exposed to high temperature and humidity fluctuations.

  • Page 84: Disposal

    DISPOSAL Disassembling, Dismantling Mr Beam can be disposed of as a complete device. You do not have to disassemble or dismantle the unit before disposal. Only the cables and ventilation hoses can be handed over separately from your Mr Beam to the electrical equipment collection unit.
  • Page 85 08 - Additional Information Page 79...
  • Page 87 Chapter GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS...

  • Page 88: General Terms And Conditions

    GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The current and valid general terms and conditions of Mr Beam Lasers GmbH can be found at: www.mr-beam.org/terms Page 82 09 - General Terms and Conditions...

  • Page 89: Contact Addresses

    CONTACT ADDRESSES Postal Adress Mr Beam Lasers GmbH Gollierstr. 70 80339 München Germany Mr Beam Support www.mr-beam.org/ticket Instagram instagram.com/mrbeamlasers/ YouTube youtube.com/c/MrBeamLasers Facebook facebook.com/mrbeamlasercutter/ Twitter twitter.com/MrBeamLasers We reserve the right for errors and alterations. 09 - General Terms and Conditions Page 83...
  • Page 90 © 2019 Mr Beam Lasers GmbH | Gollierstraße 70 Munich | info@mr-beam.org | www.mr-beam.org...

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