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Version 1.1 e
SLC-M+ Series
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  • Page 1 Laser Tools & Technics Corp. User Manual Version 1.1 e SLC-M+ Series Copyright in this manual is owned by LTT, Inc. 2014...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Technical Support Thank you for purchasing the Thank you for purchasing the SLC-M+ series. This product is warranted to be free of series. This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase. Our technical support manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port ..........30 2.6 CorelDRAW Setup ................32 2.7 AutoCad Setup ................34 2.8 LTT Product Tools ................42 2.8.1 Install Procedure ..............42 2.8.2 Uninstall Procedure ..............46 2.9 In-Sight Explorer Installation ............47 2.9.1 Install Procedure ..............
  • Page 4 3.4.4 Power Scale ................75 3.5 LTT Product Tools Operation .............. 76 3.5.1 System Upgrade ..............76 3.5.2 Ethernet Settings Upgrade ......77 錯誤 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤 尚未定義書籤。 。 。 。 錯誤 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 尚未定義書籤 3.6 Basic Operation Flow with CCD ............79 3.6.1 Calibration flow ...............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety

    Maximum output power : 17 ~ 100W Visibility : Invisible Visibility : Invisible When operating the When operating the SLC-M+ series, be sure to always comply series, be sure to always comply with the safety regulations as following: with the safety regulations as following:...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Safety Do not watch the laser beam directly during operation. Bright light caused by the lasing process can damage the eye. The side and rear doors are fixed by screws for safety. If you open these doors, the SLC-M+ will become a Class 4 laser device. For your safe, please wear protective goggles.

  • Page 7: Name Plate And Warning Labels

    1.2 Name Plate and Warning Labels The labels as following are affixed to the SLC-M+. These labels must never be removed. If they are damaged or tampered for any reason, please request for LTT immediately to replace them. L a s e r To o l s & Te c h n i c s C o r p o r a t i o n...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Safety...

  • Page 9: Safety Protection Device

    Chapter 1 Safety 1.3 Safety Protection Device Interlock The laser beam will not be emitted if you open the front door. The LED indicator of D OOR” on control panel will be off. “ Front door close Front door opens Laser Switch Laser switch on control panel can shut down the power of laser system immediately, and it has no effect on motion system.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Safety Emergency Stop Switch Pressing the red pushbutton can shut down the main power of system immediately when emergency condition occurs. And turning right the red pushbutton can recover the power (Before recovering power, please clear the trouble in the machine first).

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Unpack and Locate Machine This section explains how to unpack and locate machine. 1. Locate the machine and keep the recommended space for maintenance. Unit: mm 2. Lock the wheels to locate the machine.

  • Page 12: Package Contents List

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.2 Package Contents List This section explains the package contents of the SLC. The package includes the following components. Before using the unit, check that all components have been included in the package. LaserCAM Driver CD-Rom Cotton Swab USB Cable Driver CD-Rom Alcohol Dropper Power Cable...

  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.3 Part Names and Functions This section explains the main part names and functions of the SLC-M+. 1. Front Door This door has interlock sensors for safety. If you open this door, the laser will be not emitted.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Exhaust Port These two ports can exhaust the smoke which is caused by cutting. These ports have to be connected to blower through pipes. 5. Rear Door (Left) of chassis Mostly opening this door is for maintaining. Do NOT open this door if it’s not necessary, especially the machine power is on.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation 8. Window Lens This part can protect 1 mirror against dusts or debris. It should be cleaned this lens daily. (See chapter 9. 4 Mirror This part reflects laser beam to carriage. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily. (See chapter 10.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation 12. Final Mirror This part reflect laser beam to focal lens. Also, it should be cleaned daily. (See chapter 13. Focal Lens This part can focus the laser beam on materials for cutiing. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation 18. Emergency Stop Please see section 19. Power Switch This switch can turn on/off the main power of this machine. 20. Laser Power Switch Please see section 1.3This switch can turn on/off the main power of this machine. 21.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation menu, please see section 3.3.1. 27. Function Switch This part provides user to switch the premissions by key switch. Normal : Cutting without CCD function. CCD : Cutting with CCD function. Admin : Administration user with all function and close the interlock function. *under the [Admin] permission, the machine will become a Class 4 laser device.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation 33. Air Inlet Port This part is the total air inlet for this machine. 34. Air Filter This part filtered water vapor in the air is the total air inlet for this machine. 35. Oil mist separator This part provide extra filtered for water vapor in the air.

  • Page 20: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.4 Hardware Installation 2.4 Hardware Installation This section explains the installation steps with other hardware. This section explains the installation steps with other hardware. This section explains the installation steps with other hardware. 1. Check environment 1. Check environment Power supply Power supply Power supply : 220 VAC...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Connect air tube from filter port to Air Compressor. 5. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cable to machine. It provides the built-in computer Internet or LAN.

  • Page 22: Driver Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.5 Driver Installation 2.5.1 Install Driver This section explains the installation steps for driver on computer. 1. Put the CD-ROM of installation into CD/DVD drive 2. Go to the [Printers and Devices] window and select the [Add a printer] option 3.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Select [Use an existing port], then select [USB00*(USB printer support)], then click the [Next] button. (* means the port number of the USB printer support port number). 5. Select [Have Disk…].
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation 6. Select [Browse…] 7. Please select the .inf install file. Please select the file which named match the machine name to install. 8. Select [Next].
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation 9. You can define the name of machine, after the setting, click [OK]. 10. Select [Install this driver software antway].
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Installation 11. Please select [Do not share this printer]. 12. Click [Next]. If you want this machine to be the default printer, then please select [Yes], or please select [No]. If there are no other drivers installed on your computer, the SLC-M+ will automatically be set as your default printer.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation 13. Go to [Printer and Devices] page and right click [SLC-M+] then select [Properties]. Then click [Version] to confirm the version of the driver.

  • Page 28: Uninstall Driver

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.5.2 Uninstall Driver Go to [Devices and Printers] window Select the Printer you want to delete and then press the [Delete this Printer] button. Press the [Yes] button. After the uninstall process, please select random printer then select [Print server properties].
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation Switch to [Drivers] tab and choose the Printer you have just deleted. Press [Remove] button. Select [Remove driver and driver package], then click [OK]. Click [Yes] to confirm the uninstall process.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Installation click [Delete]. Click [OK] to close the window after remove the driver. 10 Close the [Devices and Printers] window. 11 Go to [Computer] > [C:] > [LTT], then remove all files under the folder.

  • Page 31: Change Usb Cable To Another Port

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port 2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port This section explains that the steps when change USB This section explains that the steps when change USB port. port. Once you contact the USB Cable to computer, we strongly suggest that do not Once you contact the USB Cable to computer, we strongly suggest that do not Once you contact the USB Cable to computer, we strongly suggest that do not change it to another USB port.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Installation Switch to [Ports] label. Switch the [USB00*] which is belong to the new port and click [OK]. Done.

  • Page 33: Coreldraw Setup

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.6 CorelDRAW Setup It is strongly recommended to keep the graphic software’s page size the same with driver’s page size before you begin editing files. Here you will learn how to setup your page and learn how to keep those settings that you don’t have to setup again next time.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Installation Name this paper type. It is recommended to name with the machine type. Then click [OK] to save. Click [OK] to complete the paper size adjustment. Next time you can select template style while you create new file.

  • Page 35: Autocad Setup

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.7 AutoCad Setup Here you will learn how to setup the page and print setting on AutoCAD. 1. Page And Layout Setup Open the AutoCAD. Type [limits] on the command line then press [Enter] key. Then press [Enter] key to set the bottom left corner to [0,0]. Setting the top right corner according to work area (See Appendix 1).
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Installation Choose [File] [Save as]. Then select [Files of type] as [*.dwt]. Set file → name as machine type and then press [Save] button to save the Template style. Write down some description for the template and set the measurement unit system you want.
  • Page 37 Installation 2. Print Setting Go to [File] [Plot]. When the [Plot] window shows, select printer driver → and click [Properties] button. Select [Modify Standard Paper Sizes] on the tree-list box. Select the option which starts with [LTT…]. Press [Modify] button.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Installation Modify [Top], [Down], [Left] and [Right] to zero, press [Next] button to continue. Press [Next] button to continue. Press [Finish] button to continue.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Installation Select [Custom Properties] and click [Custom Properties] button at middle. Modify Laser settings if need. Press [OK] to finish driver setting.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Installation Press [OK] to back to print setting. Select [Save changes to the following file] and press [OK] to continue.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Installation You will find the printer option that you just created (*.pc3) on [Name] box. Please select the new printer instead of original in the future. Select [Plot style table] to acad.ctb. Press [Edit] button. Press [Yes] button to continue.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Installation Use [Shift] key to help selecting all colors in [Plot styles] list. Set the [Linetype] to [solid] and the [Lineweight] to [0.0000 mm] Press [Save & close] button to continue. Please follow the settings below. Switch to [Plot Settings] tab. Select the [Plot scale] to [1:1].

  • Page 43: Ltt Product Tools

    Installation 2.8 LTT Product Tools 2.8.1 Install Procedure LTT Product Tools is the software which can send prn or plt file, update firmware, and change the Ethernet settings. This section explains the installation steps on your computer. Double click [setup.exe], (the file is included in the installation CD) When you see the diagram below, please press the [Accept] key to go on.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Installation 3. When you see the diagram below, please wait for some minutes. 4. When you see the diagram below, please press the [Next] key to go on.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Installation 5. When you see the diagram below, please choose a position to install the software, or use the default value. And press [Next] key to go on. 6. Press [Next] key to go on.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Installation 7. Press [Close] key to finish the setup procedure. 8. After the setup procedure, you can open the software from two shortcuts. The first one locates on the [Desktop], and the second one is placed in the [Start Manu].

  • Page 47: Uninstall Procedure

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.8.2 Uninstall Procedure 1. Click [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] Double click [Add or Remove Programs] 3. Click [LTT Product Tools] Press [Remove] key...

  • Page 48: In-Sight Explorer Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Please choose [Yes] Done 2.9 In-Sight Explorer Installation 2.9.1 Install Procedure 1. Please copy the file [Cognex In-Sight Software 4.7.0.exe] to your PC, and double click it. (the file is included in install CD) 2. Click [Next]...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Installation Choose [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then click [Next] Key in the user name and organization. Then click [Next] 5. Choose Complete and press [Next]...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Installation 6. Click [Install] button to go on. Waiting for install procedure. When seeing blow window. Click [Finish] to finish install procedure for In-Sight Explorer. 8. After the setup procedure, you can open the software from two shortcuts. The first one locates on the [Desktop], and the second one is placed in the [Start Manu].

  • Page 51: Uninstall Procedure

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.9.2 Uninstall Procedure 1. Click [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] Double click [Add or Remove Programs] Click [Cognex In-Sight Software 4.7.0] Press [Remove] key...

  • Page 52: Autoccd Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Please choose [Yes] 2.10 AutoCCD Installation 2.10.1 Install Procedure AutoCCD is the main control program for cutting with CCD camera. This section explains the installation steps to your PC. 1. Please find the AutoCCD folder from installation CD. Double click [setup.exe] 2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Installation 3. When you see the diagram below, please wait for few minutes. 4. When you see the diagram below, please press the [Next] key to go on. AutoCCD 5. When you see the diagram below, please choose a position to install the software, or use the default value.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Installation 6. Press [Next] key to go on. 7. Press [Close] key to finish the setup procedure. 8. After the setup procedure, you can open the software from two shortcuts. The first one locates on the [Desktop], and the second one is placed in the [Start Manu].

  • Page 55: Uninstall Procedure

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.10.2 Uninstall Procedure 1. Click [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] Double click [Add or Remove Programs] Click [AutoCCD] Press [Remove] key...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Installation Please choose [Yes]...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Operator Position This section shows the position when you operate machine.

  • Page 58: Basic Operation Flow Without Ccd

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.2 Basic Operation Flow without CCD This section explains the basic and common steps to operate SLC-M+. If you want to obtain more detail about operation, please see section and 3.4. Before process the steps in this section, please make sure that you have already finished all steps in chapter 2.

  • Page 59: Machine Operation Without Ccd

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.3 Machine Operation without CCD This section explains the detail about how to operate SLC-M+. 3.3.1 Control Panel Cursor Up / Increase Values Move Carriage Left (X-) Escape Move Carriage Right (X+) Cursor Down / Decrease Values Move Carriage Forward (Y-) Enter Move Carriage Back (Y+)
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Operation 1. Cursor Up / Increase Values 1. Cursor Up / Increase Values Move the cursor up or increase values. Move the cursor up or increase values. 2. Escape Escape from sub-menu or sub-selection 3. Cursor Down / Decrease 3.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Operation 14. Move Carriage Forward (Y 14. Move Carriage Forward (Y-) Move the carriage forward slowly when press this key shortly. If you want to move Move the carriage forward slowly when press this key shortly. If you want to move Move the carriage forward slowly when press this key shortly.

  • Page 62: Operating Menu

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.3.2 Operating Menu 1. Work Display 1 . WORK DISPLAY ■ 2. FILE MANAGER 3. LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP ■ 1 /11* PICTURE-2 COPY 3 Time 0:29 / 0:00 Free 63.15MB dpi 0 1/11* PICTURE-2 Q TY COPY 3 ■...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Operation 2. FILE MANAGER 1. WORK DISPLAY 2 . FILE MANAGER ■ 3. LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP 1 /11* PICTURE-2 ■ Del. the file 134B Delete all files Net Status 1/11* PICTURE-2 D el. the file 134B ■...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Operation 3. Laser Parameter 1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER ■ 3 . LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP C olor setup ■ Color control Laser tickle setup Alignment mode S etting Pen 1 Blac ■ Power Speed 100% 1000 Color setup C olor control...
  • Page 65 This function is used for alignment of laser. This function is used for alignment of laser. It is recommended It is recommended NOT to use this function unless instructed to by a LTT technician. function unless instructed to by a LTT technician. Tickle output Indicates the power Indicates the power for laser tickle.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Operation 4. System Setup 1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER 3. LASER PARAMETER 4 . SYSTEM SETUP ■ C onfiguration ■ Position setup Status About SLC-M-C60M ■ R ule unit: step Sleep mode: 10 min Auto run: Arc comp: Configuration ■...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Operation Configuration Position setup S tatus ■ About SLC-M-C60M X loc. 600.000mm ■ Y loc. 500.000mm Z loc. 0.000mm data is OK! Configuration Position setup Status A bout SLC-M-C60M ■ Laser Tools & Technics Corp. SN:9810000 2008/12/5 Ver 8.08 Configuration Rule unit This function can allow user to select the unit of length for system.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Operation Status This function can show the position of carriage and table. About SLC-M+ #### This function show the firmware version and the machine serial number.

  • Page 69: Print Driver Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4 Print Driver Operation Because SLC-M+ is controlled by a standard Windows printer driver, you can create the drawing on your favorite graphics software based on Windows system. When you want to send files to SLC-M+, you can easy modify the driver settings just like using a desktop printer.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Operation Speed This item can control the output speed by setting the percentage of maximum speed. For example, if the maximum speed of cutting is 60 ips, then setting 50% speed will produce about 30 ips of cutting speed. PPI means “Pulses Per Inch”.
  • Page 71 Clicking this button will show the version of driver. Advanced. Clicking this button will pop up a [Advanced] window. Enter the Password [ltt] and press OK, and user can set the Shape Adjustment from 9500 to 10500. This parameter allows the file to be enlarged or reduced the size between 95% and 105%.

  • Page 72: Job Tab

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.2 Job Tab The Job tab is divided into four sections: Job Mode and Cut & Engrave Setup. 1. Job Mode Normal This mode uses the eight color settings to vector cut graphics drawn in the graphic software.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Operation Resolution (This function is for Engrave, not applicable for SLC-M+) Engrave type (This function is for Engrave, not applicable for SLC-M+) Cut & Engrave Setup The Cut & Engrave Setup section allows the user to enable and disable certain functions of the machine.

  • Page 74: Page Tab

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.3 Page Tab The Page Tab is divided into four sections: Page Setup, Job Title, Repetition, and Position Mode. 1. Page Setup The Page Setup section includes the Width and Height information of machine. 2. Job Title The Job Title input box allows the user to input a title for the job being sent to the machine.
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 Operation 5. Position Mode Temp Ref. Point If this box is checked, the file will not execute in the position as application software. Otherwise, it will execute in the position where user determine on machine. Relative Point There are nine relative points. They are Top Left, Top Middle, Top Right, Middle Left, Center, Middle Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Middle and Bottom Right.

  • Page 76: Power Scale

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.4 Power Scale The Power Scale tab is divided into two sections, Power Scale and Custom Power Scale. (This function is for Engrave, not support for SLC-M+)

  • Page 77: Ltt Product Tools Operation

    Corel Draw) to the machine through this software. And don’t need to open any the drawing software. It is suitable for stable mass production. *Note : LTT Product Tools provides only file transfer, it can’t change any parameter of the drawing (speed, power, ect…).

  • Page 78: System Upgrade

    3.5.2 System Upgrade Generally, the file for upgrade will be provided from LTT. The file type is [*.ice]. While upgrade is processing and the power is turned off or the cable is disconnected, the SLC-M+ may not be upgraded for the moment. If this situation happens, please contact LTT.
  • Page 79 Chapter 3 Operation 3. Run [LTT Product Tools], and select the printer. 4. Then select the [*.ice] file with […] key, then press [Send] key to upgrade the firmware of SLC-M+. 5. You will hear two short beeps along with the following display, showing that the upgrade has completed successfully.

  • Page 80: Basic Operation Flow With Ccd

    Check the connection between PC and machine Turn on the PC Execute AutoCCD.exe Go to [communication setting] and type the password [ltt]. Select the language : English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean. Select RS232 connect port. Select the laser machine type.
  • Page 81 Please DO NOT select the [online] function to avoid the error while calibration. Go to AutoCCD / File / Open Job. Open [Calibration_Circle_200.job] Go to AutoCCD / CCD Setting tab. Key in the Password with [LTT] 6. Do the [Pixel to MM] calibration.

  • Page 82: Operation Flow With Ccd

    Chapter 3 Operation Press [Auto calibration] button. The SLC-M+ will automatically send a Shift.prn file to the machine and then marks a circle on the A4 paper. AutoCCD will automatically move the CCD and get the image, then calculate the shift parameters constant.

  • Page 83: Autoccd Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation Setup start point Setup Matrix (if necessary) 6. Start AutoCCD procedure Select printer Click to start CCD task 3.7 AutoCCD Operation AutoCCD is the main control program for cutting with CCD. It is to find reference marks of work piece, then re-calculate offset and rotation of the drawing to fit the new location of work piece.
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Operation 2.User & Password: User name and password for CCD control account. You need to enter the password in [CCD Setting] [CCD and Control Setting] to change it. User name can use <admin> or <operator>. The default password is empty. If you need to use password to control, you have to use In-sight Explorer, go to Sensor/User List to modify the settings.

  • Page 85: Find The Ccd Ip Address

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.7.1.1 Find the CCD IP address When connecting to CCD, CCD device will use DHCP to get an IP address. When CCD connection is all right, In-sight Explorer will show the device in [In-Sight Network]. You can press [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[1] to show [In-Sight Network] window.

  • Page 86: Setup Ccd Ip Address

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.7.1.2 Setup CCD IP address Open In-Sight Explorer, go to Sensor / Network settings. It will open a Network Settings window. You can change the IP address of the CCD device.

  • Page 87: Ccd Monitor

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.7.2 CCD Monitor This area can show the image from CCD on time or last time. You can fine tune the job loaded in the CCD. For example, you can train a pattern here. (See for more detail)

  • Page 88: Ccd Task Control

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.7.3 CCD Task Control 3.7.3.1 Function description This area is the main settings to control CCD movement to fit the working piece marks in the working table. 12 13 14 1.File location: load the drawing file. (See 3.7.3.2 for more detail) 2.Printer: Select the working machine printer driver like SLC-M+.
  • Page 89 Save Job As: For <admin> user, you can save job in the CCD. Load Recipe: Load work recipe for different application. Save Recipe As: Save work recipe as a *.rcp file. 14.Setting: You can key in the password [ltt] to change the task history stored format. 15.Help: It is the version tab.

  • Page 90: Setting Definition

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.7.3.2 Setting Definition File: Drawing file is only contained drawing for cutting. Any other reference drawing will make wrong cutting position. Drawing file should be the format in plt or prn. When print, please select [Print to file] to save the prn or plt file in your computer. Please pay attention before printing, in the driver [Page] tab, the [Position Mode] must leave empty checks in [Temporary ref.
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Operation For example, the values of dX and For example, the values of dX and dY in below drawing are dY in below drawing are -6 and -6 Tow Point Setting: Tow Point Setting: Two Point Setting is the distance between two reference marks. If the top left one is Two Point Setting is the distance between two reference marks.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 Operation Parts Selection: Under this function, you can choose the pieces you want to do or by pass. One Point Matrix: Under this function, AUTOCCD will take only one point for calibration for every piece. With its sub-function [Input Angel], then enter the angel in [ Degree] to specifies the default rotation angle.

  • Page 93: Ccd Setting

    Chapter 3 Operation Two Points Matrix: Under this function, AUTOCCD will take two points for calibration for every piece. With its sub-function [Calibrate One Cut One], will let machine cut one piece after done one calibrate, till all pieces are done. With its sub-function [Allow Retry] to retry calibration or bypass the failed piece.

  • Page 94: Ccd Shift And Ccd Field Of View

    Please DO NOT select the [online] function to avoid the error while calibration. Go to AutoCCD / File / Open Job. Open [Calibration_Circle_200.job] Go to AutoCCD / CCD Setting tab. Key in the Password with [LTT]. 2. Do the [Pixel to MM] calibration.

  • Page 95: Position Test

    Chapter 3 Operation 3. Do the [Auto Calibration] calibration. Press [Auto calibration] button. The SLC-M+ will automatically send a Shift.prn file to the machine and then marks a circle on the A4 paper. AutoCCD will automatically move the CCD and get the image, then calculate the shift parameters constant.

  • Page 96: Communication Setting

    Chapter 3 Operation 7.Moving: You can moving moving the carriage toward four directions by the distance in the by the distance in the middle blank. 3.7.5 Communication Setting 3.7.5 Communication Setting Communication Setting is setup the communication port of RS232. Before change Communication Setting is setup the communication port of RS232.

  • Page 97: Tips Of Autoccd

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.7.6 Tips of AutoCCD The AutoCCD has a hot key function. When all parameters are setting. When the tap is on [CCD Task Control], you can press [Enter] to start the CCD task. When quantity production. You can connect a mini number keyboard. Setup parameters first.

  • Page 98: Ccd Jobs Description

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.8 CCD Jobs Description There are four types of jobs for user to use for SLC-M+ cutting with CCD. These jobs are special design for AutoCCD. Please note the version compatibility between jobs and AutoCCD. Function LTT_Pattern-1-200.job It works for single pattern.

  • Page 99: Two Pattern Job

    Chapter 3 Operation You can fine tune the position of the trained pattern Center that you want CCD output. You can adjust it up and Offset_Y down. Tips:The green arrow aims the positive direction. You can fine tune the position of the trained pattern Center that you want CCD output.
  • Page 100 Chapter 3 Operation You can fine tune the position of the trained Center Center pattern that you want CCD output. You can Offset_Y Offset_Y adjust it up and down. You can fine tune the position of the trained Center Center pattern that you want CCD output.

  • Page 101: Circle Pattern Job

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.8.3 Circle Pattern Job It works for single circle pattern. This job has two steps to find the circle center. 1st step, it finds the pattern that matched. 2nd step, it will find the circle in the matched pattern and output the center position.

  • Page 102: Calibration Job

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.8.4 Calibration Job It only works for CCD calibration about FOV and Shift. When you want to calibrate the <Pixel to MM> and <Auto Calibration>, you have to load this job. Run <Pixel to MM>, the AutoCCD will send a P2MM.prn file to machine. It will mark two circles at the center of the working area.

  • Page 103: Set The Default Job

    Chapter 3 Operation Outer Radius Outer radius setting. The minimum limit for the CCD find the matched circle Accept Thresh between inner radius and outer radius. You can adjust the level for different image. #1 Center The score for the CCD find matched circle between Score inner radius and outer radius.

  • Page 104: Job Copy, Save And Delete

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.8.6 Job Copy, Save and Delete If you need to do job copy, save and delete, you must use <admin> connect with CCD. For a <operator> user, it can not be done about save and delete actions. Copy Job from PC to CCD 1.Copy the job at PC.
  • Page 105 Chapter 3 Operation Save Job Go to File / Save Job As, it will open a Save As Window. You can choose a job to overwite or give a new file name to save.

  • Page 106: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.1 Daily Cleaning 1. Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable is unplugged. Prepare for cotton swab, cotton cloth, and alcohol. 2. Clean machine Remove all loose dirt and debris from inside of the machine. Clean the top window with cotton cloth and alcohol.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean 4 mirror with cotton swab and alcohol Lift the Z-axis to take out the lens, assembly it back after clean the lens.

  • Page 108: Weekly Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.2 Weekly Cleaning 1. Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable is unplugged. Prepare for compressive air which is waterless and oil free, dry brush, cotton swab and alcohol. 2. Clean machine Clean all electric components with compressive air and dry brush.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the reflection mirror protection cover. Clean the mirrors, assembly back after clean.

  • Page 110: Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

    Realign by adjusting mirrors. The setting of laser power is too Increase the setting. low. (See section 3.4.2.) Laser generator has Please contact LTT. breakdown. (See Introduction) Cutting or engraving Focal length is not suitable. Adjust focal length. quality is bad.

  • Page 111: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices Appendix 1 Specifications This section describes the specification of the SLC-M+ series. Model SLC-M+ 630 (L) ×630 (W) mm Work area Focal lens 50 (H) mm Movement 400 mm/sec (15.7"/sec) Max. speed 4064, 2032, 1354, 1016, 812, 677...

  • Page 112: Appendix 2 Dimensions

    Appendices Appendix 2 Dimensions This section describes the dimensions of SLC-M+ series. SLC-M+ series Unit:mm...

  • Page 113: Appendix 3 Suggested Power And Speed Settings

    Appendices Appendix 3 Suggested Power and Speed Settings The below settings are only intended to be starting points. Many variables can affect actual settings. Different manufacturers have different formulations, laser tubes differ in actual power output, natural materials vary greatly, and the user desired results will drastically affect actual settings.

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