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- Page 1 Master Class CO2 Flatbed USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connect the Exhaust System Assemble the Water System Connect the Air Compressor MetalCut Installation Section IV. Tests & Adjustments Laser Test Mirror Alignment Procedure Focusing Section V. Control Panel Section VI. MetalCut General Maintenance Warranty Customer Support Join The Full Spectrum Laser Community... -
Page 3: Master Class Co2 Flatbed
For more information and product selection, please visit www.fslaser.com Compliance Statement: The Full Spectrum Laser Master Class Series is a Class 4 laser product, as defined in International Standard IEC 608251. The Full Spectrum Muse Titan complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, the Federal Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products, except for... -
Page 4: Symbols And Definition
Symbols and Definitions Danger: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. -
Page 5: Section I. Safety
Section I. Safety Setup Precautions Follow all safety protocols and procedures before operating any machinery. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure all safety precautions are correctly followed, and the machine is properly assembled and in working order. ●... -
Page 6: Safety During Operation
General Safety Safety During Operation The output of the CO2 engraving laser is fully contained in a Class 1 enclosure during normal operation. The laser cabinet has a safety interlock switch that deactivates the laser if the door is opened during operation, and no special precautions are necessary to operate the high power laser safely. -
Page 7: Fire Safety
Always keep a properly maintained and inspected 5lbs. or larger fire extinguisher on hand. Full Spectrum Laser recommends a Halogen or multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher. Halogen extinguishers are more expensive than a dry chemical, but offer certain advantages should you ever need to use an extinguisher. -
Page 8: Electrical Safety
The power supply is capable of releasing a current up to 20mA. This power is sent to the discharge terminals on the laser tube itself. In order to prevent access to bare wiring your laser shipped with silicone terminal covers. Please notify Full Spectrum Laser support and immediately cease operations if the covers ever slip and expose bare wire. -
Page 9: Section Ii. Unboxing Your Muse Titan
Section II. Crate Removal WARNING!! The MC CO2 Flatbed models are over 2000lbs. A forklift is need to move this machine. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT!! Removing the CO2 Flatbed from Crate Follow these instructions for best results: Prepare Work Space: You will need an open, level work space to place your laser cutter. A well- ventilated open room with at least 135"... -
Page 10: Checklist
Parts & Accessories Checklist Checklist Your laser should come with the following included parts and accessories: Water Chiller Exhaust Fan Power Cable Ethernet Cable Needle Nose Pliers Flathead Screwdriver Flashdrive with Software USB Cable 5.5 & 7mm Wrench 2, 2.5,3 and 5mm Hex Keys Thread Tape 2.5”... -
Page 11: Section Iii. Installation & Assembly
● The power inlet is equipped with a fuse to protect the machine from surges or short circuits in case of emergencies. If this fuse ever needs replacement, please contact Full Spectrum Laser technical support. -
Page 12: Power On Machine
2. Power On Machine The control panels for the CO2 Flatbed are located on the right-hand side. The CO2 Flatbed comes with 2 ignition keys. As a safety feature the laser will not start without the keys in the appropriate position on the safety switch. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch (see above). -
Page 13: Laser Tube Installation
3. Laser Tube Installation The Laser installation process required several steps being precisely followed. Read the following steps properly before attempting tube installation. Laser Tube Installation: Position X Gantry For Tube Installation. Power on the laser. Use the arrow keys on the user interface and move the X gantry to the back of the laser. -
Page 14: Connect The Exhaust System
4. Connect the Exhaust System Connecting the Exhaust System The CO2 Flatbed require two exhaust fans to be connected and on whenever a job is run on your laser. The properly installed exhaust fans removes smoke and fumes from the work area and exhausts them to the outside of the building or a fume extractor. - Page 15 HEPA Filters. Fume extractors do not require outside ventilation. This is a great choice for workshops that do not have the option to ventilate outside. Both extractors and the filters are available on the Full Spectrum Laser website at http://fslaser.com/laser-accessories/ Ask a sales representative which fume extractor is right for your needs.
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Page 16: Assemble The Water System
5. Setup the Water System Water System Assembly Master Class CO2 Flatbeds have a water-cooled continuous beam CO2 laser tube. The tube requires a flow of room temperature water to regulate the temperature of the laser tube. Your purchase includes a water chiller for cooling the laser tube. - Page 17 Attach Water Tubing to Titan: Connect the two (2) silicone tube from the chiller to the contrasting INLET and OUTLET of the CO2 Flatbed (Remember: In to Out, Out to In). Your laser will not fire if this is installed backwards thanks to the water flow sensor. Fig.
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Page 18: Connect The Air Compressor
6. Assemble the Air Compressor Connect the Air Compressor Air is used as a pressurized gas to assist in cutting and engraving operations. This pressurized air is critical to safe and efficient cutting operations as it not only helps cut through material more quickly, but also helps prevent the formation of flames. -
Page 19: Metalcut Installation
7. MetalCut Installation The CO2 Flatbed uses the MetalCut software. It comes included on a USB drive that can be found in the accessories box included with the machine. Note: Flash Drive may be different from picture above. Ensure Machine is Powered On. To properly download and install the necessary drivers the laser must be powered on. -
Page 20: Section Iv. Tests & Adjustments
Section IV. Tests & Adjustments Before you start your first job, it is important that your laser is tested in case it needs to be adjusted. Follow the following steps to test and adjust your laser: 1. Laser test 2. Mirror Alignment Procedure 1. -
Page 21: Mirror Alignment Procedure
Mirror Alignment Procedure Once the laser tube is installed, before running your first job, you will want to check and make sure the mirrors are properly aligned using this simple test. Once the mirror alignment is confirmed, you are ready to use your laser cutter. If your mirrors are out of alignment, you must align the laser using the procedure provided. - Page 22 Orientation Guidelines: Tightening or loosening any of the three adjustment screws on the mirrors or the red dot diode will move the position in a particular direction depending on the positioning of the other screws. Some experimenting is required to understand the relationship of each screw and how adjusting one affects the red dot’s positioning. When adjusting the screws, use the absolute minimum turn of the hex wrench to move the red dot or the mirror into position.
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Page 23: Focusing
After the first test fire is on the center of the paper. Proceed with these instructions. Position Laser Head Right. Now jog the laser head all the way to the right. Test Fire. Press the “Pulse” button on the control panel interface, again. Check Results. -
Page 24: Section V. Control Panel
Section V. Control Panel The Co2 Flatbed comes with a Control Panel for use without a computer. Bottom Row: Reset - Restarts the laser (Machine will re-home and return to origin) Origin - Sets the starting position for a job file Diagnose - Displays any current errors Frame - Will jog around the perimeter of the selected job file Menu - Loads machine settings menu... - Page 25 Right Column: - Used to input your desired settings Clear -Clear the input numbers Z+/Z- - Raises and lowers the cutting head (While machine is in Acrylic Mode Y+/Y- - Moves the gantry backwards and forwards X+/X- - Moves the laser head right and left Home - Origins a specific axis CL - clears selection...
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Page 26: Section Vi. Metalcut
Section VI. MetalCut If you have not yet done so, then install MetalCut. The software should look like the window below when correctly installed. Menu Bar: File(F) - Opens and saves new project files Edit(E) - Has features such as cut, copy, delete, clone, rotate, etc. Draw(D) - Used to draw simple features such as lines, circles, squares, text, etc. - Page 27 Main Toolbar: New - Creates a new workspace Open - Opens .rld files Save - Saves your workspace as a RLD file Import - Imports compatible files into the workspace Export - Exports your workspace as AI or PLT file Undo - Cancels the last operation Redo - Cancels the last undo Move - Allows you to scroll by clicking and dragging the mouse...
- Page 28 Side Bar: Select - allows user to select objects in work area. Edit Node - allows user to edit specific nodes within object. Line - create a single line Polygon - create a multipoint line Curve Edit - allows user to edit curves within object. Rectangle - create rectangle Ellipse...
- Page 29 Object Properties & Transformation: Object Properties: Object Properties toolbar is used to change the basic properties of graphs, including graph location, size, scaling, and processing number. Object Transformation: In order to perform object transformation, open the transformation window. The 5 boxes at the top of the transformation windows are: Object Positioning - Enables you to move the object Object Rotation...
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Page 30: General Maintenance
General Maintenance Before starting a job: Make sure the lens and optics are clean and cleared of debris using a microfiber cloth or lens wipes. Note: these are the only recommended options for cleaning lenses as any other option can cause micro scratches in your optics. -
Page 31: Warranty
Warranty Full Spectrum Laser will replace or repair any defective parts free of charge within the first 30 days. Ground shipping is free with overnight shipping available at extra charge. Full Spectrum Laser will replace or repair any defective part within the warranty period free of charge but shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. -
Page 32: Customer Support
Customer Support If you have any questions about your machine don’t hesitate to contact us. We have a large number of resources available to make your first laser experience user-friendly.
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