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V 1.0
SBM Series
© 2016 Fonon Corporation
www.fonon.us
t: 844.44.LASER (52737)

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  • Page 1 User Manual V 1.0 SBM Series © 2016 Fonon Corporation www.fonon.us t: 844.44.LASER (52737)

  • Page 2: Disclaimer

    Introduction Technical Support Thank you for purchasing a product in the SBM series. This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase. If you cannot find the solution to your particular application, or, if for any reason you need additional technical assistance. Our technical support group is glad to work with you in answering your questions, please use the ways as following: Tel: 844.44.LASER (52737)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chap ter 1 Safety Contents Introduction ..................... 1 Technical Support ..................1 Disclaimer ....................1 Special Symbols ..................1 Safe ty Regulation ..................4 Name Plate and Warning Labels ..............6 Safe ty Protection Device ................9 Chapter 2: I n s t a llation .................. 11 Unpack and Locate Machine................
  • Page 4 Chap ter 1 Safety System Upgrade ................. 80 Chapter 4: Maintenance ................. 81 Daily Cleaning ..................81 Weekly Cleaning ..................84 Chapter 5: T r o ubles hooting ................ 86 A p p e n d i c e s ....................87 App endix 1: Specifications ..............

  • Page 5: Safe Ty Regulation

    Wavelength: 10.6μm Maximum output power: 30 ~ 100 W Visibility: Invisible When operating the SBM series, be sure to always comply with the safety regulations as following:  Do not attempt to modify or disassemble any component of the machine without Fonon technical support.
  • Page 6 Chap ter 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 SBM will become a Class 4 laser device.

  • Page 7: Name Plate And Warning Labels

    Chap ter 1 Safety Name Plate and Warning Labels The labels as following are affixed to the SBM. These labels must never be removed. If they are damaged or tampered for any reason, please request for Fonon immediately to replace them.
  • Page 8 Chap ter 1 Safety...
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  • Page 10: Safe Ty Protection Device

    Chap ter 1 Safety Safe ty Protection Device Interlock The laser beam will not be emitted if you open the top or front doors. When any door is opened, the LED indicator of “DOOR” on control panel will be off. Bot h doors close Any door opens Laser Switch...
  • Page 11 Chap ter 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 12: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Chapter 2: Installation Unpack and Locate Machine Remove the strings. 1. Remove the protective bag.
  • Page 13 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 2. Remove the upper box. (If you order slide boa rd.) 3. Remove the top cover.
  • Page 14 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 4. Remove the side cover and foam. 5. Remove the protective bag.
  • Page 15 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 6. Remove the foam at bottom . 7. Place the slide board which is in the upper box and roll down the machine. (If you order slide board.)
  • Page 16 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 8. Locate the machine and keep the recommended space for maintenance. Unit: mm 9. Lock the wheels to fix the machine in place.

  • Page 17: Package Contents Lis T

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Package Contents Lis t This section explains the package contents of the SBM. The packages include the following components. Before using the unit, check that all components have been included in the packages. USB Cable Cotton Swab Power Cable...

  • Page 18: Part Names And Functions

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Part Names and Functions This section explains the main part names and functions of the SBM. This lid has interlock sensors for safety. If you open this door, the laser will be not emitted.
  • Page 19 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Exhaust Port These two ports can exhaust the smoke which is caused by cutting or engraving. These ports have to be connected to blower through pipes Rear Door You can work on long materials through front door and this door. This door also has no interlock sensors, so it is locked by screws for safety.
  • Page 20 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Window Lens This part can protect 1 mirror against dusts or debris. It should be cleaned this lens daily. (See “Maintenance,” chapter 4) Mirror This part reflects laser beam to carriage. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily. (See “Maintenance,”...
  • Page 21 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Mirror This part reflect laser beam to focal lens. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily. (See “Maintenance,” chapter 4) Focal Lens This part can focus the laser beam on materials for cutting or engraving. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily.
  • Page 22 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Emergency Stop Please see “Safety,” chapter 1 Power Switch This switch can turn on/off the main power of machine. Laser Switch Please see “Safety,” chapter 1 LCD Display LCD display shows the operating menu and information from system. If you want to obtain more detail about operating menu, see “Basic Operations,”...
  • Page 23 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Serials Port This part provides extra I/O communication to expand functions of system. USB Port This part can send files from computer to machine through a USB cable. Power Inlet This part can provide main power through cable from power supply.

  • Page 24: Hardware Installation

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Hardware Installation This section explains the installation steps with other hardware. Check environment Power supply  Power supply: 110~220 VAC Environment  Temperature: 0 ~ 30 ℃, No freezing Relative humidity: 35 ~ 85 % Other : Avoid to dust, dirt, oil, mist, strong vibration, or sudden temperature changes Connect AC power cable 1.
  • Page 25 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 2. Connect pipes from exhaust port to blower 3. Connect hose from air filter to compress or...

  • Page 26: Driver Installation

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Driver Installation Install Driver This section explains the installation steps for driver on computer. 1. Check computer equipment A high speed computer will calculate image file quicker and take less time to send files to machine.
  • Page 27 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 4. Click the [Next] button 5. Select [Local printer attached to this computer ], uncheck [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer]...
  • Page 28 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 6. Select [Us e the following port] and [USB00* ]. (The * is dependent upon the USB port that is connected with SBM) 7. Click [Have Disk ...]...
  • Page 29 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 8. Click [Browse … ] but ton 9. Select the inf file Browse to the location of inf file. If it is on a CD-ROM, please browse to the CD-ROM. Select the *.inf file which matches with your machine type. 10.
  • Page 30 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Click [Next] but ton If the [Use Existing Driver] box shows, select [Replace existing driver ] and click [Next] button.
  • Page 31 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 12. Click [Next] but ton If you want your engraver to be the default printer, then please select [ Yes], or please select [No] . If there are no other drivers installed on your computer, the SBM will automatically be set as your default printer.
  • Page 32 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 14. Select [No ] 15. Click [Finish] button...
  • Page 33 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on When the [H ard w are Installati on] box shows, please click [Continue An y w ay]. Then your new driver installation is complete. 16. Close [Printers and Faxes] window If your driver is now listed on the [ Printers and Faxes] window, the installation was successful.
  • Page 34 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on...

  • Page 35: Core Ldr Aw Setup

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Core lDR AW Setup Layout 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 36 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Modify [Width] and [Height] according to work area (See Appendix 1). And click [Save Custom Page] button. 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.
  • Page 37 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Next time you can select the template style while you create new file. To active victor cut mode, please set the [linewidth] to [hairline] Print setup Go to [File]→[Print…]...
  • Page 38 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on When the [Print] window shows, select printer driver and click [Properties] button. Modify laser settings if need. Press [OK] to finish driver setting.

  • Page 39: Auto Cad Setup

    Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Auto Cad Setup Here you will learn how to setup the page and print setting on AutoCAD. 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].
  • Page 40 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on 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. You can select the template file you created whenever open AutoCAD.
  • Page 41 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Print Setting Select the [A] mark or [File] at left-up corner then select [Print]→[Plot]. When the [Plot] window shows, select printer driver and click [Properties] button.
  • Page 42 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Select [Modify Standard Paper Sizes] on the tree-list box. Select the option [Custom Size]. Press [Modify] button. Modify [Top], [Down], [Left] and [Right] to zero, press [Next] button to continue.
  • Page 43 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Confirm the [File name] then press [Next] button to continue. Press [Finish] button to continue. Select [Custom Properties] and click [Custom Properties] button at middle.
  • Page 44 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Modify Laser settings if need. Press [OK] to finish driver setting. Press [OK] to back to print setting.
  • Page 45 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Select [Save changes to the following file] and press [OK] to continue. 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.
  • Page 46 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Select [Plot style table] to acad.ctb. Press [Edit] button. Press [Yes] button to continue.
  • Page 47 Chap ter 2 Inst all ati on Use [Shift] key to help selecting all colors in [Plot styles] list. Set the [Linetype] to [solid] and the [Lineweight] to [0.0000 mm] Then press [Save& close] button to continue. Switch to [Plot Settings] tab. Select the [Plot scale] to [1:1]. Select the [Plot area] to [Limits].

  • Page 48: Chapter 3: Operation

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Chapter 3: Operation Operator Position This section shows the position when you operate machine.

  • Page 49: Basic Operation Flow

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Basic Operation Flow This section explains the basic and common steps to operate SBM. If you want to obtain more detail about operation, please see the sections on “Machine Operation” and “Print Driver Operation,” in this chapter. Before process the steps in this section, please make sure that you have already finished all steps in chapter 2.

  • Page 50: Machine Operation

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Machine Operation This section explains the detail about how to operate SBM. Control Panel Cursor Up / Increase Values 12. Move Carriage Left (X-) Escape 13. Move Carriage Right (X+) Cursor Down / Decrease Values 14. Move Carriage For ward ( Y-) Enter 15.
  • Page 51 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Cursor Up / Increase Values Move the cursor up or increase values. Escape Escape from sub-menu or sub-selection Cursor Down / Decrease Values Move the cursor down or decrease values. Enter Enter into sub-menu or confirm the selection. Previous Select previous file in file list.
  • Page 52 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Ready Indicator This indicator will be on when system is ready to run file and no file is in pause mode. Laser Indicator This indicator will be on when laser tube is ready. Door Indicator This indicator will be on when all doors with interlocks are closed.

  • Page 53: Operating Menu

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration 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 63.15MB dpi 0 Free 1/11* PICTURE-2 ■QTY COPY 3 Time 0:29 / 0:00 Free...
  • Page 54 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 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 ■Del. the file 134B Delete all files Single file You Sure? ■Yes...
  • Page 55 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 3. Laser Parameter 1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER ■3. LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP ■Color setup Color control Laser tickle setup Alignment mode ■Setting Pen 1 Blac Power Speed 100% 1000 Color setup ■Color control Laser tickle setup Alignment mode Color Control...
  • Page 56 Alignment Mode  This function is used for alignment of laser. It is recommended NOT to use this function unless instructed to by a Fonon technician. Tickle output  Indicates the power for laser tickle. Its range is between 0~100%.
  • Page 57 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 4. System Setup 1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER 3. LASER PARAMETER ■4. SYSTEM SETUP ■Configuration Position setup Status About SBM ■Rule unit: step Sleep mode: 10 min Auto run: Arc comp: Configuration ■Position setup Status About SBM ■Adjust X-Y axis...
  • Page 58 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Configuration Position setup ■Status About i.Laser 3000 ■X loc. 720.000mm Y loc. 600.000mm Z loc. 0.000mm data is OK! Configuration Position setup Status ■AboutSBM 3000 Laser Tools & Technics Corp. SN:9810000 2008/12/5 Ver 8.08 Configuration ...
  • Page 59 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Status  This function can show the position of carriage and table. About SBM ####  This function show the firmware version and the machine serial number.

  • Page 60: Print Driver Operation

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Print Driver Operation Because SBM 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 SBM, you can easy modify the driver settings just like using a desktop printer.
  • Page 61 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Power This item can control the output power by setting the percentage of maximum power. For example, if the maximum power of Laser generator is 30 Watts, then setting 50% power will generate about 15 Watts of output power. Speed This item can control the output speed by setting the percentage of maximum speed.
  • Page 62 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Load Clicking this button will pop up a [Lo ad Setup File] window. User can load all settings from a configuration file (*.lcf). Language This drop-down box allows user to select different languages. Version Clicking this button will show the version of driver.
  • Page 63 Advanced Clicking this button will pop up a [Advanced] window that is protected by password. If you need password to modify these settings, please connect Fonon. It is recommended NOT to change the settings unless instructed to by a Fonon technician.
  • Page 64 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Move the carriage Material 20mm or larger 160mm or larger 5. The LaserTuning.prn file is a Temporary Reference Point file. The reference point is set to Middle of the figure. Before you execute this job, please move the carriage to the middle of material.
  • Page 65 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 10. Go to Advanced function in the SBM driver, set the Raster Tuning bar to the number that corresponds to the thinnest line and press OK to save your settings.
  • Page 66 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 11. The Raster Tuning settings for that material are now complete. If you feel that you can tweak it a little more, use the Tuning setting you just set and the near two Tuning values (the tuning setting+1 and the tuning setting-1) to engrave small text.
  • Page 67 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 12. Customer Language Clicking this button will pop up a [ CUSTOM LANGUAGE] window that can allow user to modify or create custom language.

  • Page 68: Job Tab

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Job Tab The Job tab is divided into four sections: Job Mode, Resolution, Engrave Type, and Cut & Engrave Setup. Job Mode Normal This mode uses the eight color settings to raster engrave and vector cut graphics drawn in the graphic software.
  • Page 69 Chap ter 3 Ope ration Rubber This mode is used for making rubber stamps. This mode causes the laser to create a tapered profile on the edge of the engraving. This gives small graphics more strength, preventing them from folding over when used. The profile of the edge depends on the power settings on the Power Scale tab.

  • Page 70: Cut & Engrave Setup

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Pulse Mode This mode can be enabled for drilling holes. For details on holes drilling, contact technical support. Resolution The only variable in the resolution section is DPI otherwise known as dots per inch. The DPI setting controls the dot density of the engraver when raster engraving.

  • Page 71: Page Tab

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Page Tab The Page Tab is divided into four sections: Page Setup , Job Title, Repetition, and Material. Page Setup The Page Setup section includes the Width and Height information of machine. There are three functions in this section. They are Imperial , Joint Curves , and Time Estimate.

  • Page 72: Job Title

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Time Estimate The Time Estimate function will show up the estimate total engraving time for reference. A message box which includes the Estimate Engrave Time information will pop up while sending a file to machine. The file will transfer to machine at the same time.
  • Page 73 Chap ter 3 Ope ration To p Left To p Middle To p Rig ht Middle Left Center Middle Rig ht Bottom Left Bottom Middle Bottom Rig ht Patter n Bounda ry Stay Reference Point If you want to stay on reference point after job finished, you can choose this option.

  • Page 74: Power Scale

    Chap ter 3 Ope ration Power Scale The Power Scale tab is divided into two sections, Power Scale and Custom Power Scale . Power Scale The Power Scale section is used to adjust the strength of the laser power. While in Rubber mode, the Power Scale function will control the curve of the tapered profile.

  • Page 75: Product Tools

    Product Tools System Upgrade Generally, the file for upgrade will be provided from Fonon. The file type is [*.ice]. While upgrade is processing and the power is turned off or the cable is disconnected, the SBM may not be upgraded for the moment. If this situation happens, please contact Fonon.
  • Page 76 Chap ter 3 Ope ration 4. Select the [*ice] file with […] key, then press [Send] key to upgrade the firmware. 5. You will hear two short beeps along with the following display, showing that the upgrade has completed successfully. firmware upgrade complete! 6.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Maintenance

    Chap ter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4: Maintenance Daily Cleaning Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable  unplugged. Prepare for cotton swab, cotton cloth , and alcohol.  Clean machine Remove all loose dirt and debris from inside of the machine. ...
  • Page 78 Chap ter 4 Maintenance Clean 4 mirror with cotton swab and alcohol.  Clean 5 mirror and focal lens with cotton swab and alcohol.  Loosen the two screws by hand, and take off the cover.
  • Page 79 Chap ter 4 Maintenance Pull out the 5 mirror, clean it, and push it in back. Pull out the focal lens, clean it (both sides of lens), and push it in back. Assemble the cover and screws back.

  • Page 80: Weekly Cleaning

    Chap ter 4 Maintenance Weekly Cleaning Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable  unplugged. Prepare for compressive air which is waterless and oil free, dry  brush, cotton swab and alcohol. Clean machine Clean all electric components with compressive air and dry brush.
  • Page 81 Chap ter 4 Maintenance Clean the mirror. Assemble the cover and screws back.

  • Page 82: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Realign by adjusting mirrors. The setting of laser power is too Increase the setting. low. (Chapter 3) Laser generator has Please contact Fonon. breakdown. (See Introduction) Cutting or engraving Focal length is not suitable. Adjust focal length. quality is bad.

  • Page 83: Append Ices

    App endices Append ices App endix 1: Specifications This section describes the specification of the SBM3 series. Work area 700 (L) × 500 (W) mm 1000 (L) × 600 (W) mm Table Movement 230 (H) mm Max. speed 1524mm/sec (60"/sec) Resolution( DPI) 1000, 500, 333, 250, 200, 160 Memory Buffer...

  • Page 84: App Endix 2: Di Mensions

    App endices App endix 2: Di mensions This section describes the dimensions of SBM3 series. SBM3 series Unit: mm...
  • Page 85 App endices SBM3 series Unit: mm...

  • Page 86: Appendix 3: Suggested Power And Speed Settings

    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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