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  • Page 1 L1810 LASER CUTTER User Manual Rev 003...
  • Page 2 User’s Manual FCC Notice The L1810 laser cutter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 Registering the laser cutter Please register the L1810 laser cutter on the following link: https://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/ Failure to register the L1810 laser cutter may result in a delayed response to warranty and service inquiries. Contact Information All inquiries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be...
  • Page 4 1.8m, a conveyor with de-reeler and a state-of-the- art camera, the L Series provides you with a highly accurate cut for every project. The L1810 model will seamlessly integrate into your print and cut workflow for a perfect synergy.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    L1810 User’s Manual Table of Contents 1 Safety ..................... 8 1.1 Safety ......................8 General ........................8 1.1.1 Symbols used in this manual ..................8 1.1.2 Safety symbols on the machine ................9 1.1.3 Safety precautions ....................10 1.1.4 Safety precautions related to movement ............10 Danger area during operation ................
  • Page 6 L1810 User’s Manual Control board ....................28 Material Droop Sensor and Reflector ............29 Material Tracking Sensors Position .............. 29 De-Reeler Auto Tracking ................30 2.3 Water Chiller ....................30 General Description ..................... 30 2.3.1 Manitenance Procedure ..................30 2.3.2 3 Vision System ................
  • Page 7 L1810 User’s Manual Fan Units ...................... 73 6.2 Water Chiller ....................74 Grill and Cooler Matrix ..................74 6.2.1 Compressed Air Feed to the Cutting Head ............74 6.2.2 Temperature Display and Thermostat Controller ..........75 6.2.3 6.3 Maintenace Overview.................. 76 7 Consumables ................

  • Page 8: Safety

    L1810 User’s Manual SAFETY Safety 1.1.1 General The manufacturer has no direct control over the machine operation and application. Proper safety practice is the sole responsibility of the owner, user, and operator. All instructions and safety warnings in this manual are based upon the use of this machine under proper operating conditions without alterations from the original design.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols On The Machine

    L1810 User’s Manual 1.1.3 Safety symbols on the machine Safety labels are used on some parts of the machine. They are explained below. Caution Servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    The laser emits invisible class 4 laser radiation; avoid skin exposure to direct or scattered laser light and do not look into the laser beam. Wear laser safety goggles. Any person or organization performing any modification to the L1810 laser cutting system is responsible for ensuring the reclassification and relabeling of the laser product.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions Related To The System Components

    The electrical enclosure (i.e. doors and cover pods, etc.) must only be opened by trained service personnel. The L1810 laser cutting system must not be operated with its shutter, guard, protective housings, or any of the safety interlocks removed.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions Related To Fire

    L1810 User’s Manual Safety precautions related to fire The cutting area must be provided with a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and any relevant personnel must be trained to use it in case of emergency. 1.1.6 Safety features Emergency stop buttons There are four emergency stop buttons on the laser cutter: one on each corner.

  • Page 13: Laser Cutting System Components

    L1810 User’s Manual LASER CUTTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS Laser Cutter The Touch Screen is used to access or perform certain features. More information can be found on page 17. Please wait! Loading... Laser cutting system components...
  • Page 14 L1810 User’s Manual The Conveyor Belt: The material is fed from the de-reeler or placed directly onto the conveyor belt, which initially does not move. After having cut a bite, the conveyor moves so that the material comes within safe reach of the operator to take off the belt.
  • Page 15 L1810 User’s Manual The Emergency Stop Buttons shut down the machine immediately when pressed. The current cutting job will be lost. To restart the cutting job, rotate the emergency stop button to release, and reboot the system (and preferably the software as well).
  • Page 16 L1810 User’s Manual The ON/OFF Buttons, to switch on or switch off the laser cutter. WARNING: Using the on/off buttons will not release all power in the machine! Before opening any covers to perform service or maintenance, always switch off power using the main power switch.

  • Page 17: Touch Screen

    There is also a screen saver feature. After a certain amount of time, the screen goes blank, and the Summa logo appears on the screen. Touching the screen once disables the screen saver. If applicable, tips or advice will be shown.

  • Page 18: Screens

    L1810 User’s Manual Screens 2.1.1.2.1 H CREEN Press the Home icon to return to the Home screen. Most functions are accessible from there. Press the Set Media icon to set the media area. The default setting is the maximum bed area, shown in millimetres.
  • Page 19 L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.1.2.2 S ETTINGS SCREEN This screen allows changing several settings related to speed, acceleration, laser power, and calibrations. Press More to show more options on screen. Press this icon to return one step in the menu structure.
  • Page 20 L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.1.2.3 A CTIONS CREEN • Reset: for clearing the last job sent from ApS-Ethos to the laser. • Recut: for resending the last job sent from ApS-Ethos to the laser. • Feed: for manually feeding the conveyor: Keep pressed to feed the conveyor continually until you release the button.
  • Page 21 L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.1.2.4 S RIGIN CREEN 1. Access this screen by clicking Home 1452 x 972 mm in the screen. 2. Use the to reposition the origin in moving the cutting head to the lower left position of your media.
  • Page 22 L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.1.2.5 M EDIA CREEN Cancel Media Size Reset X:300 Y:300 Apply After having set the origin, this screen appears. 1. Use the to set the media size in moving the cutting head to the upper right position of your media.
  • Page 23 L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.1.2.6 P AUSE CREEN When paused and if you wish to check the cut quality, use the arrow icons to move the cutting head away from the cut material. Press Resume to send the cutting head back to its previous position and resume cutting.

  • Page 24: Head Transport Rails

    L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.2 Head Transport Rails General Description The head transport rails carry the laser head from side to side and across the bed. Maintenance Procedure Maintenance has to be performed on the head transport rails. More information can be found on page 65.

  • Page 25: Extraction System

    L1810 User’s Manual 2.1.6 Extraction System General Description The centrifugal fan extraction system uses bypass cooling (ambient air cools the motor rather than the exhaust fumes), extracting and filtring the cutting fumes from around the cutting area. The fumes are drawn across the laser cutter bed into the two 150mm bore diameter flexible hoses beneath the machine, before being extracted through a 150mm bore diameter flexible hose.

  • Page 26: Reeler

    L1810 User’s Manual De-Reeler 2.2.1 General Description Printed roll material is presented to the conveyor, using a motorised roll handling system. As the roll unwinds, a loop is created in the material. This loop is kept constant with the use of a light sensor.

  • Page 27: Positioning The De-Reeler

    L1810 User’s Manual 2.2.3 Positioning the De-Reeler Ensure that the laser machine is in its final position and level before setting up the de-reeler. Position the de-reeler at the rear of your laser cutting machine so that the de-reeler controls are on the right side (the same side as the laser machine’s touch control panel).

  • Page 28: Control Board

    L1810 User’s Manual Control board The controls located on the top right of the de-reeler are used for operating the de-reeler and setting the initial positions for material handling after loading a new roll (see p. 51). The ON/OFF buttons: To switch on or switch off the de-reeler.

  • Page 29: Material Droop Sensor And Reflector

    Adjust de-reeler. The reflector is located on the rear of the L1810 and can be aligned to the Droop Sensor easily by loosening its bracket to adjust the height and left/right positions. NOTE: As mesh material could allow too much light to be reflected through the holes, causing the de-reeler to keep feeding the material off the roll.

  • Page 30: De-Reeler Auto Tracking

    L1810 User’s Manual 2.2.4.3.1 M ATERIAL RACKING ENSORS DJUSTMENT The tracking sensors are monitored directly by the PLC in the electrical cabinet. The gap between the sensors can be adjusted. If the material has a good straight edge, then a gap of approx 5mm will enable precise tracking to keep the material in the same place on the bed in the X-axis, reducing waste of the material.

  • Page 31: Vision System

    L1810 User’s Manual VISION SYSTEM The Vision system is a state-of-the-art camera recognition is used to quickly scan the material and automatically create a cut vector. The optional Vision system offers two approaches to cutting: Contour Cut – Registration Marks: Registration marks are present in the cutting design so that the camera recognizes where the figures to be cut are located.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Design

    L1810 User’s Manual SETTING UP THE DESIGN Creating Templates Templates are design platforms which can be very useful when a standard layout or background is used. Templates can contain material information, effects, output settings, standard data (for instance a background layout which will provide guidance with the planning and scaling of a design), etc.

  • Page 33: Creating Materials

    L1810 User’s Manual Creating Materials Open the ApS-Ethos software. In the main menu, click Design > Cutters > Cutter Setup. Select the cutter and click OK. Click the Effects tab. Click Materials in the left column. Click Material. A blank entry will appear.

  • Page 34: Material Effects

    L1810 User’s Manual Material Effects Material effects are extremely important as they are used to control the cutter. They control cutting depth and cutting speed, the power output of the laser, and the number of passes (the number of times the laser cuts the same line).

  • Page 35: Creating Material Effects

    Velocity: This is the maximum linear speed at which the laser will cut. By reducing the velocity, the depth of cut will be increased. The velocity can be increased/decreased in steps of 1mm per second. The maximum linear speed of the L1810 laser cutter is 1500mm per second.

  • Page 36: Editing Material Effects

    When the laser reaches a very slow speed, for instance on very tiny curves, the minimum power setting prevents the power from reducing to below zero. This is the minimum power output the laser will reach. Acceleration: not applicable for the L1810. Set or change the values as required. Click to save this material effect.

  • Page 37: Linking Material Effects To Colours

    L1810 User’s Manual 4.3.3 Linking Material Effects to Colours Open the ApS-Ethos software. In the main menu, click . The following dialog window appears. Make sure the correct cutter is selected on the left. Select an effect on the left and assign it to an unassigned colour on the right.

  • Page 38: Drawing Your Design

    L1810 User’s Manual Drawing Your Design Open the ApS-Ethos software. The following window opens. Click in the taskbar. The following dialog window appears. Setting up the Design...
  • Page 39 L1810 User’s Manual Click LaserEffects > Next. The following dialog window appears, allowing you to name your new design, etc. Click Next. The following dialog window appears. Setting up the Design...

  • Page 40: Assigning Effects To Objects In The Design

    L1810 User’s Manual Click Finish. A blank file opens. Use the shapes on the left taskbar to draw objects. Assigning Effects to Objects in the Design Click an object in the design. In the taskbar, expand the effects drop-down list by clicking In the drop-down list, click the required effect.

  • Page 41: Registration Marks

    L1810 User’s Manual Registration Marks 4.6.1 Setting Registration Marks Manually Note: Registration marks should be 2 to 3mm large (normally 2mm is sufficient). Attention: The distance from a registration mark to the actual shape that needs to be cut, should be at least 10mm. If this distance is not respected, the camera may pick up the printed shapes and get confused.

  • Page 42: Setting Registration Marks Using The Aps-Ethos Taskbar

    L1810 User’s Manual Note: The registration marks grid does not need to be symmetrical as indicated above: different distances can be used between marks. However, this would complicate the explanation. Save your work to either a PDF, AI, or EPS file.
  • Page 43 L1810 User’s Manual If registration marks do appear inside the cut shape, it is because one of the following reasons: • The vectors are not fully closed • There is a double layer from the original print file It is better to correct these points using the software package the original artwork was created in.

  • Page 44: Correcting Registration Marks

    L1810 User’s Manual If there already is a grid attached to the design, the following question will be displayed to check if the user has selected this option accidentally: • Click to restore the original situation before any changes were made.

  • Page 45: When The Vectors Have Multiple Layers

    L1810 User’s Manual When the vectors have multiple layers Select the entire design (click ctrl + A). Click View > Snap Shot. Setting up the Design...
  • Page 46 L1810 User’s Manual Snap Shot will appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the View Blocks icon to refresh the view. You now clearly see that there are two layers of this design. Select the layer you want removed in the snap shot view and press Delete.

  • Page 47: When The Vectors Are Not Fully Closed

    L1810 User’s Manual When the vectors are not fully closed Select the entire design (click ctrl + A). In the taskbar, click Outlines > Close Open Vectors. 4.6.4 Repeating designs When printing a repeat, the easiest method is to make sure that the first row of registration marks for the next design is exactly on the last row of registration marks for the previous designs.
  • Page 48 L1810 User’s Manual Once the Repeat Gap has been chosen this must be the same for all repeats (with 1 or 2 mm), because the camera uses this offset to automatically search for the registration mark to cut the next part once the material has been cut and fed: If possible, use a common row of registration marks between each design.

  • Page 49: Performing A Cutting Job

    L1810 User’s Manual PERFORMING A CUTTING JOB Performing the Daily Maintenance Tasks Before each use of the cutter, the following maintenance tasks must be performed. Check the extraction system for cleanliness and correct all faults: • Hose inlet spigot tube (situated at the bottom of the cutting bed).

  • Page 50: Starting Up The Machine

    User’s Manual Starting up the Machine Make sure the laser cutter is powered on (main power switch). Press the ON button on the machine. During power-on, the control panel will display the Summa splash screen for several seconds. Then, the...

  • Page 51: Loading The Roll Of Material On The De-Reeler, Feeding The Conveyor

    L1810 User’s Manual Loading the Roll of Material on the De-Reeler, Feeding the Conveyor To load the fabric roll onto the de-reeler, perform the following steps: control board de-reeler, TRACKING OPERATION > AUTOMATIC/MANUAL MANUAL switch AUTOMATED FEED > FORWARD/REVERSE (center position).

  • Page 52: Loading An Existing Design

    L1810 User’s Manual Loading an Existing Design Open the ApS-Ethos software. The following window opens. Click Design > Open. The directory in which the design was saved, opens. Select your design and click Open. If you don’t need to make any changes to the template, you can double-click it (here: LaserEffects) to jump to step 7 right away.
  • Page 53 L1810 User’s Manual Adjust if necessary and click Next. The following dialog window appears. Click Finish. The design opens. If required, use to choose different effects for your design. Performing a Cutting Job...

  • Page 54: Cutting

    L1810 User’s Manual Cutting There are four methods to perform a cutting job: Without any marks (see below) Using Contour Cut Vision Registration Marks (see p. 55) Using Contour Cut Vision Trace (see p. 60) Using the head camera (see p. 64).

  • Page 55: Using Vision

    L1810 User’s Manual 5.5.2 Using Vision Contour Cut Vision Registration Marks After having loaded the design, click Output > Contour Cut Vision (Marks). Check if the material is loaded correctly onto the conveyor. The first marks on the material should be behind the camera’s/marks.
  • Page 56 L1810 User’s Manual These settings are stored in the template. Once set up for a certain material, only exceptional adjustments will be required. If the first mark is indicated, position information is show in the First Mark menu. If you click To, you will get a visual of this point.
  • Page 57 Set the number of copies/repeats. NOTE: Detect Gap Automatically is not functional on the L1810. The print & cut calibration is very detailed, and performing a complete calibration is outside the scope of this document. A simple shift over the complete job can be achieved by using the cutting offset.
  • Page 58 L1810 User’s Manual When the first mark is indicated, the button is enabled. Click to process the complete job. NOTE: Click PAUSE to pause the output. The machine will finish the current bite before pausing. To pause faster, use the pause button on the touch screen.
  • Page 59 L1810 User’s Manual NOTE: RESET does the exact same thing as if you were to close the Vision window and reopen it again. If scans are in the memory, you can choose to load them. If you don’t, the SCAN button will activate a complete new scan.

  • Page 60: Contour Cut Vision (Trace)

    L1810 User’s Manual Contour Cut Vision (Trace) Start the ApS-Ethos software and select Design > Open. Double click on the ‘Vision’ or ‘Vision Trace’ template. A new dialog window opens. On the right hand side, press SCAN from the actions panel.
  • Page 61 L1810 User’s Manual Settings: To set the margin(s), click in the edit box for that margin. An asterisk will appear next to the selected edit box. A new value can be typed now. The number shown in the edit box is the distance in millimeters from the corresponding scan edge.
  • Page 62 L1810 User’s Manual 1. Select Left Margin 2. Select Right Margin 3. Select Bottom Margin The dark blue line in the magnifier indicates where the margin will be set. If you are happy with this location, click to accept it. If the margin was already set, its current location is given by a cyan line.
  • Page 63 L1810 User’s Manual Ensure the material and effects are correct, then press CUT. Saving the vision output form as a template allows you to open a new design with key parameters of the settings pre-set. Performing a Cutting Job...

  • Page 64: Using The Head Camera

    L1810 User’s Manual 5.5.3 Using the Head Camera Make sure the design is set up with registration marks (see p. 41). Click Design > Contour Cut. Use the scroll bar to move the camera to the first mark at the bottom left of the material.

  • Page 65: General Maintenance

    L1810 User’s Manual GENERAL MAINTENANCE This chapter explains all maintenance works that need to be performed on the laser cutting system. A complete overview can be found on page 76. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the laser cutter from the main power supply.

  • Page 66: Cutting Head Drive Belt

    L1810 User’s Manual 6.1.2 Cutting Head Drive Belt The cutting head drive belt needs checking and cleaning periodically to ensure the teeth are not contaminated. Perform the following steps to clean the cutting head drive belt: Open the safety cover.

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Optic Mirrors

    L1810 User’s Manual supplies may be obtained from the distributor. In order to clean either the lens or the mirror, remove the cutting head from the machine and take it to a clean, flat surface. Gloves IPA cleaning solution 2.5mm hexagonal hex key...
  • Page 68 L1810 User’s Manual Also, clean both sides of the pointer optic. You do not need to remove it. Perform the following steps to clean the secondary optic mirror: The secondary flying optic mirror is firmly attached to the Y-axis arm in front of the laser cutting system.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Cutting Head Optical Components

    L1810 User’s Manual Cleaning the Cutting Head Optical Components 6.1.3.2.1 C LEANING THE UTTING The cutting head lens coating is fragile; do not drop the lens onto any hard surface or touch the lens with any sharp objects as this may damage the lens and reduce cutting efficiency.
  • Page 70 L1810 User’s Manual Slide the barrel out. Remove the securing brass O-ring by pressing your thumb against the brass and turning it counterclockwise. Carefully remove the rubber ring using a blunt instrument or turn the tube upside down into a clean moist cloth so that the rubber rings falls out.
  • Page 71 L1810 User’s Manual When the lens is clean, hold the edges of the lens, with the convex surface uppermost and carefully replace it in the machined recess in the barrel. Lens convex surface uppermost Ensure that the lens is seated correctly and that the convex surface is uppermost (right picture), i.e.
  • Page 72 L1810 User’s Manual 6.1.3.2.2 C LEANING THE UTTING IRROR Release the M3 cap head screw holding the mirror securing clip and place the cutting head on a clean flat surface. Mirror adjusting screws M3 cap NOTE Do not adjust the screws (A) unless adjusting the mirror aim.

  • Page 73: Conveyor System

    L1810 User’s Manual It’s a good idea to clean the nozzle while it’s out and remove any debris on the inside. Replace the mirror in the housing and secure it with the mirror securing clip and the M3 cap head screw. Ensure that the retaining clip has a little bend in it after fitting to ensure that the mirror is seated correctly.

  • Page 74: Water Chiller

    L1810 User’s Manual Water Chiller The water level and quality should be checked at least once per week and topped up, as necessary, to the maximum level line. If the water is starting to look discoloured or cloudy, it should be replaced.

  • Page 75: Temperature Display And Thermostat Controller

    L1810 User’s Manual 6.2.3 Temperature Display and Thermostat Controller The thermostat controller uses a set point which is the target temperature, i.e. the water temperature that is maintained in the reservoir. When the laser cutter is in operation and the cooler reservoir temperature reaches the set point + 2°C, the water chiller starts operating...

  • Page 76: Maintenace Overview

    L1810 User’s Manual Maintenace Overview ATTENTION: The table below shows the maximum time that should be allowed before the next service of the component. It may happen that a component needs to be replaced, cleaned etc. sooner. Do not postpone this! Postponement may cause malfunctioning or damage to the machine.
  • Page 77 L1810 User’s Manual Task Days Weeks Months Extraction System - Remove the extraction fans inlet hose and Customer clear any debris Extraction System - Check if both extraction fans function Customer correclty Extraction System - Remove any debris colleted in the...
  • Page 78 L1810 User’s Manual Task Days Weeks Months Motion System - X-axis motor and bearings: check if pulleys Customer or and loop belts are in place, check bearings for wear dealer technician Motion System – Check and, if necessary, clean the cutting...
  • Page 79 L1810 User’s Manual Task Days Weeks Months WATER CHILLER Check and empty if required the water collection bowl on the Customer compressed air regulator Check the water level and top up to the maximum level line Customer Check the water quality and replace if discoloured or cloudy...

  • Page 80: Consumables

    L1810 User’s Manual CONSUMABLES The following accessories and consumables are available for the L1810 Laser Cutting System. Part description Part number Picture Standard 2.5” FL Lens 600-6028 Standard Mirror 600-6029 Diode Beam Combiner 600-6030 Optical Cleaning Fluid 600-6034 Optics Cleaning Cloth...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    L1810 User’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Most common reasons for the laser not cutting The focus height is incorrect. The lens is upside down. • In case of a water-cooled system: the chiller is off or low on water, or the water •...

  • Page 82: Error Messages

    Rail Dirty Check the rail for any ingrained Remove dirt with green dirt built up over time abrasive pad supplied with L1810, clean with soft cloth and apply small amount of Light Machine Oil (sewing machine oil) Carriage Power off the machine and...

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