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THUNDER LASER
www.thunderlaser.ca
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Tel: +1403-814-9808
USERS MANUAL
SYSTEMS
ODIN Series
Unified User's Manual
For ODIN 22, 32
Thunder Laser
www.thunderlaser.ca
sales@thunderlaser.ca
February 2022
Fuse33 Makerspace
1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8
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ODIN SERIES
Fuse33 Markspace
1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary,
AB, Canada. T2A1Z8

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  • Page 1 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES THUNDER LASER SYSTEMS ODIN Series Unified User’s Manual For ODIN 22, 32 Thunder Laser www.thunderlaser.ca sales@thunderlaser.ca February 2022 Fuse33 Makerspace 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada.
  • Page 2 ODIN SERIES Introduction This manual has been designated as the thunder laser systems, laser cutting machine installation and user guide;The manual is divided into five chapters, including general information instructions, safety instructions, the key components of every laser cutting systems and the installation steps, operation instructions and maintenance instructions from THUNDERLASER Company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Contents CHAPTER 1. GENERAL ............................5 ............................. 5 ENERAL NFORMATION ................................6 ESIGNATED ..............................6 ISPOSAL REMARKS ........................7 ECHNICAL EVICE PECIFICATION EC D ..........................9 ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY ..............................10 ERTIFICATE ............................11 ANUFACTURER ABEL CHAPTER 2.
  • Page 4 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES ....................47 OW TO ADJUST FOCUS DISTANCE BY MANUAL OR AUTO (1.5", 2.5" & 4") ..................49 OW TO USE THE DIFFERENT OPTIONAL LENS TL-T ............................51 OW TO USE THE IMER (IF EQUIPPED) ....................... 53...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. General

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Chapter 1. General General Information Please read this documentation carefully before installation and operation. Injury, death, loss of property, fire, electric shock, malfunction, reduced performance & machine life, and critical failures can result from not reading, understanding, and following the Operation...

  • Page 6: Designated

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Designated The THUNDER LASER ODIN SERIES is used for engraving and cutting of signs, stamps and suchlike. A wide variety of materials such as rubber, acrylic, coated metal, tin, special steel, anodized aluminum, cork, cardboard, glass, leather, marble, several plastics and wood can be processed on the laser.

  • Page 7: Technical Data / Device Specification

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Technical Data / Device Specification Mechanics System ODIN22 ODIN32 22''X 15'' 32''X 20''/813 X 508mm Working Area 559 x 381 mm 24.6''X17.3'' 35''X 22.3'' 899 X 567 mm Table Size 625 x 440mm Z Axis Height 7.3''/...
  • Page 8 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Optional: Rotary Attachment, High air compressor set (Includes water filter), 1.5'',2.5''&4'' Focus lenses Control System Laser power Adjustable from 1 - 100% (typically 5-100%) Interface Hardware USB: connect to PC and U-disk Ethernet: connect to PC...

  • Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 1.5 EC Declaration of Conformity www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 10: Rosh Certificate

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 1.6 Rosh Certificate www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 11: Manufacturer's Label

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 1.7 Manufacturer's Label The manufacturer's label is located on the back of the device (see Figure below). It is recommended to record all of the data so that you always have this handy. You will need to supply your Serial Number to our Support Team on occasion.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Safety

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Chapter 2. Safety General Safety Information All personnel involved in installation, set-up, operation maintenance and repair of the machine, must have read and understood the Operation Manual and in particular the "Safety" section. The user is...

  • Page 13: Laser Safety Information

    Laser Safety Information 1. To assess the potential dangers laser systems pose, they are classified into 2 safety classes, Thunder Laser ODIN series is a device of class 2. This is guaranteed by the protective housing and the safety installations.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions When Operating The Device

    ODIN SERIES Safety Precautions when Operating the Device Your Thunder Laser ODIN SERIES has an integrated safety system which immediately stops the job when the protection cover (Lid) is opened. An incomplete job will occur if the cover is opened during operation.

  • Page 15: Warning And Information Labels

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Warning and Information Labels The warning and information labels in various locations if the machine should always be read carefully and understood. If labels are lost or damaged, they must be replaced immediately. www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca...
  • Page 16 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...
  • Page 17 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3. Process Of Installing

    Chapter 3. Process of Installing Unpacking You receive your THUNDER LASER ODIN SERIES packed in a wooden box which contains the laser machine and additional accessories. The following steps give you an overview of the unpacking and assembly of the laser. Please follow these steps carefully.
  • Page 19 It will manifest (over a period of time) with a noticeable decrease in performance and increased maintenance required, possibly even damage. Setting your Thunder Laser up in s suitable temperature controlled, dust free, moisture free, level, stable surface (a level concrete floor) with the recommended extraction is critical to the ongoing performance of the machine.

  • Page 20: Before Installation

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Before Installation Remove the nylon cable ties around the honey comb plate. Remove the transparent bag from the front of honey comb plate, like below: The transparent bag has a set of USB flash drive, and an engraving test sample. The USB flash drive stores software, manuals, libraries, etc…...
  • Page 21 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 3. When you have the machine in its final position, please be sure to re-fix the feet in all four corners. Please see below: The main power cable is in the tool box that came with the machine.

  • Page 22: Exhaust System - Requirements

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Exhaust System – Requirements Proper fume extraction is imperative to evacuate the combustible and noxious fumes that are created during the lasing process. This machine must be equipped with an adequate exhaust system. This includes a blower of rated flow, volume, and duty cycle as well as properly installed ducting and peripherals.

  • Page 23: Computer - Requirements

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 3.6 Computer – Requirements The following recommendation represents the minimum requirements. When using a more powerful computer the graphics are generated and displayed faster and the computing times and the data transfer to the laser are reduced. To use the newest software version, you might have to abide other requirements.

  • Page 24: Connections

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Connections Perform the connections exactly in the order described; otherwise electrostatic charging can damage your computer and/or the electronics of the laser system. 3.7.1 Connecting the Mains Connect one end of the mains cable with the connection socket at the rear side of the laser device (see Figure below) and the other end with a protected power outlet.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Computer

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES The mains cable is placed in the toolbox. 3.7.2 Connecting the Computer Connecting the Computer and the machine by using the USB cable. Like below: Connecting the Computer and the machine by using the Ethernet cable. Like below: The USB and Ethernet cable are placed inside the toolbox.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Air System

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 3.7.3 Connecting the Air System First of all, install an air blowing mouth (copper) to the air system, then connect the hoses (white side) to the mouth, the other side to the machine. After that, please connect the power cable (of the air system) to the machine.
  • Page 27 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES The input voltage must correspond (AC 230V 50/60 Hz or AC 115V 50/60 Hz) – see information label beside the connection socket. www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Exhaust System

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 3.7.4 Connecting the Exhaust System How to set up the exhaust system Insert one side of the gray exhaust pipe into the fan inlet and the other side into the fuselage behind the exhaust tank. Insert one side of the gray exhaust pipe into the fan outlet and put the other side of the pipe outside where you work (If the machine is far from the outside of the room that the gas manufactured by the machine cannot be discharged;...
  • Page 29 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES The input voltage must correspond (AC 230V 50/60 Hz or AC 115V 50/60 Hz) – see information label beside the connection socket. Do not connect the air compressor or the water chiller to the above interface, if connect them to the above interfaces that cause in failure of the machine, the warranty does not were covered.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4. Operation

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Chapter 4. Operation Machine View 1. Top flap If the Top flap is opened, no data is processed. When the protection cover is opened during working, the motion system is stopped and the laser source is turned off. During processing of commands the protection cover must only be opened after pressing the “Pause “button.
  • Page 31 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 8. Front door To clean the waste after working or remove the honey comb table. This door is installed with the flap protection sensor. 9. X axis The motion system is that performs the mechanical movements in X direction. The X-axis is visible in the working area.
  • Page 32 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 15. LED lamp It’s used for lighting the working table once turn the Main switch 16. Right door On odin22,32, there are laser controller, drive (5 phase open- loop motor driver and Stepper Drive ), power supplier(24V&36V) etc.
  • Page 33 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 21. Cooling fan Radiating the RF tube. 22. Exhaust hose This is for installing the exhaust device. 23. Laser tube cover There are installed the laser tube, red dot pointer device, beam combiner and the first reflective mirror mount.

  • Page 34: On/Off Switch

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES ON/OFF Switch The mains and the laser supply power ON/OFF switch The following conditions must be fulfilled for correct start up: Unrestricted freedom of motion of the mechanics No materials under the engraving table Protection covers closed Then turn the Main Switch on If all covers are closed, immediately after being switched on, the device starts the referencing process.

  • Page 35: How To Setup The Oem Software

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES How to setup the OEM software PLEASE VISIT LIGHTBURNSOFTWARE.COM TO FIND RESOURCES FOR INSTALLING LIGHTBURN 4.3.1 Software installation Your machine comes with a USB flash drive, which you will find many helpful application videos and instructions as well as the software for your machine.
  • Page 36 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 3. AutoCAD_Laser: Select this option to install a plugin that can transfer the drawings directly from AutoCAD to RDWorksV8. 4. EngraveLab_Laser: Select this option and install a plugin that can transfer the drawings directly from EngraveLab to RDWorksV8.

  • Page 37: Make Connection Between Pc And Machine

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.3.2 Make connection between PC and machine USB cable connection  Make sure that you have the USB driver installed during the installation process. Make sure that you have your PC connected to the machine via USB cable, Open RDworks, from right bottom corner of the software, set up the Device by Setting>>Device --- (USB:...
  • Page 38 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Ethernet cable connection  Make sure that you have your PC connected directly to the machine via Ethernet cable, The machine is already assigned an IP address when delivered: 192.168.1.100 Now set up your PC so that it is in the same network and can communicate with the machine.
  • Page 39 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 5) In "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" window, select "Use the following IP address:" Type IP Address: 192.168.1.1 And Type subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Then click OK. With this you have successfully created the prerequisites so that the machine and the PC can communicate via LAN.

  • Page 40: How To Use The Display

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES How to use the display 4.4.1 Function of the Buttons Arrow buttons: control the movement of the Z-axis.  Arrow buttons: control the movement of the laser head.(also can  be used to change the parameters in the control panel) Menu button: The Menu key can be pressed when the system is idle or the work is finished.
  • Page 41 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Reset button: Reset the machine.  Pulse button: Pulse a laser beam.  Speed button: Set the speed of the current running layer, or set the arrow buttons’ move  speed. File button: The management of the memory and U disc files.

  • Page 42: The Main Interface

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.4.2 The main interface When the system is powered on, the screen will show as below: Graph display Running parameters area File： 300mm/s Speed： 30.0%/30.0% MaxPow ： 150.2 X ： 153.5 Y ： Coordinate 3000 Z ：...

  • Page 43: Speed Button

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.4.3 Speed button Speed： mm/s Modified press Enter The speed can be set from 1~2000mm/s. 4.4.4 Max Power buttons 30.0 MaxPower1: 30.0 MaxPower2: Press Z/U move item Modified press Enter The max power can set the power for pulse button to shoot the laser beam,and max power2 is only for the double laser tube machine.

  • Page 44: Menu Button

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 400 25.1 200 29.1 100 31.5 Layer0： Speed： mm/s 22.0 MinPower1： 30.0 MinPower2： 30.0 MaxPower1： 30.0 MaxPower2： Press Z/U move item Modified press Enter 4.4.6 Menu button The Menu button can be pressed when the system is idle or the work is finished. On pressing this button, it will show some entries in the following interface: U Move: When the green block is on “U Move”...

  • Page 45: File Button

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES the panel: IP Setup: The machine is already assigned an IP address as 192.168.1.100,and the IP address  on software should be the same while communicate Diagnoses: the “Diagnoses” interface shows some system input information, such as limiter ...
  • Page 46 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Current work time Clear all count delete all file Format speedly Format drastically Clear Total： Current work time: To forecast the running time of the current file(the current file No. is  showed on the main interface), and the time is accurate to 1ms.

  • Page 47: How To Adjust Focus Distance By Manual Or Auto

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Copy to memory: copy the target U disk file to the memory;  Delete: delete the selected U disk file;  The controller can only compatible with USB 2.0 and at most 16G USB flash drive.
  • Page 48 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 2. Please follow the steps below to use the Auto focus function Move table down till there's enough space>>Place the materail on the table>>Move laser head over the material>> go into Menu button>>Select Auto Focus. After that, the needed focus will be set automatically.

  • Page 49: How To Use The Different Optional Lens(1.5", 2.5" & 4")

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.6 How to use the different optional lens(1.5", 2.5" & 4") 1.5", 2.5"&4" lens are optional item. For different lens, the installation positions are different. 1.5" lens www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada.
  • Page 50 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 2.5" lens 4" lens www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 51: How To Use The Tl-Timer

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES How to use the TL-Timer The TL-Timer is an additional tool for laser machines. It will control laser machines periphery like air pump, exhaust fan, warning lights, heat alarm detector, electrical locks and lot of other stuff automatically.
  • Page 52 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 9. 5V DC Voltage Power Output 1, control the power for red light pointer. 10. 5V DC Voltage Power Output 2, spare interface; 11. Upgrade interface; 12. 24V DC Voltage Power Input; 13. In1: “Working state” interface 14.

  • Page 53: How To Use Air-Assist Control (If Equipped)

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.8 How to use air-assist control (IF EQUIPPED) The Air-assist control is an additional tool for laser machines. Generally, cutting needs the air assist with high air-volume but engraving needs the air assist with low air- volume.
  • Page 54 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES You can also set default for “Air-Assist Control” option, so in cut mode, it will select High volume automatically, and in scan mode (engraving mode), it will select Low volume automatically. How to set default for “Air-Assist Control” option? Go into the RDworks’s root directory>>open the text file of “soft”>>change the setting of...

  • Page 55: How The Heat Alarm System Works

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 1. Make sure machine is not at work and laser switch is off 2. Click the left green button to start the air-assist with high volume 3. Check the air volume under the laser head 4. On left flow control valve, loose the locked nut then rotate the adjusting screw to control the air volume to mean your requirements.
  • Page 56 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES The warning sound comes from signal lamp (roughly 80dBA within 1m, 75dBA within 5m and 65dBA within 10m, the sound gets weaker as it travels). When heat alarm system is activated, the warning sound will beep all the time until user restart the machine.

  • Page 57: The First Time Running The Laser

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.10 The First Time Running the Laser To be safe, never ever run the laser system unattended. According to international standard,“O”means close;“I”means open for the rocker switch below Yours first engraving tests The following steps describe how to successfully engrave a first pattern. Please follow the individual steps: 1.
  • Page 58 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES The particular values are showing with a picture in folder of laser software on the USB flash drive and on the Anodized aluminum piece that came with your machine. Save those setting on the “Scanning(Reverse compensation)” check box.
  • Page 59 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES ① Control arrow button to move the laser head; ② Click “Origin” button to select the start point; ③ Click “Frame” button to be sure the working area; ④ Click “Start-Pause” to run the program; 7. Please check the water cooling system is working properly; the water is running into and filling the laser tube.
  • Page 60 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 61: Workstation Area Indication

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.11 Workstation Area Indication www.thunderlaser.ca Fuse33 Markspace sales@thunderlaser.ca 1720 Radisson Drive SE Calgary, AB, Canada. T2A1Z8 Tel: +1403-814-9808...

  • Page 62: How To Use The Chuck Rotary Axis Attachment

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.12 How to use the Chuck Rotary axis Attachment The chuck rotary axis attachment is the optional item. Specification: W×D×H 23.62"×6.69"×5.91"/600mm×150mm×170mm Max working length 11.42"/290mm Max working diameter 3.94"/100mm To install and set-up the rotary axis attachment proceed as described as follows: 1.
  • Page 63 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES position to be engraved with a sliding caliper or a similar tool. Write down this value. For example: 80mm. 5. Adjust and fix the slider to make the work piece fitting into the rotary axis attachment.

  • Page 64: For Laser Engraving

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 4.13 For Laser Engraving The engraving depth can easily be varied through the laser power or the speed. To increase the engraving depth, reduce the speed or increase the power setting. This way you increase the amount of energy per area unit.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5. Maintenance

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Chapter 5. Maintenance Cleaning the Laser Machine Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. Before starting cleaning and maintenance work always switch off the device and unplug the mains plug.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Optical Parts

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Cleaning the Optical Parts The lens has a durable multi-coating and won’t be damaged by correct and careful cleaning. You should inspect the focus lens and the mirrors and the beam combiner according the maintenance plan. If you discover a veil of haze or dirt, you must clean them.

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Focus Lens

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 5.2.1 Cleaning the Focus Lens 1. Move the working table to a distance approx. 10 cm under the lens holder. 2. Move the working head into the center of the working surface. 3. Now you can loose the two black screws slightly, then take the lens out.

  • Page 68: Cleaning The Mirrors

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 5.2.2 Cleaning the Mirrors There are three mirrors in the operating area of the laser, which may have to be cleaned if they are soiled. To clean the reflector, follow the instructions below. Remove the coarse dust as good as possible by blowing air onto the mirror surface.
  • Page 69 USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES The Mirror#3 The 3 mirror is installed on the top of the laser head. How to take out the mirrors, please just as following below indicated: Mirror 1&2 1. Unscrew the screw of the mirror 2. Pull the mirror out...

  • Page 70: Cleaning Laser Combiner

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 5.2.3 Cleaning Laser Combiner The laser combiner is installed on the left side of the first mirror. Remove the coarse dust as good as possible by blowing air onto the combiner surface. Check the surface and if necessary clean the laser combiner with the lens cleaning liquid and swabs.

  • Page 71: Check The Beam Path

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 5.3 Check the Beam Path After being used for a long time, the beam path might be deflective. This will reduce the efficient of the laser beam or even cause no laser beam. At this moment, you will need to re-adjust the beam path again.

  • Page 72: Maintain The X/Y/Z Rails

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES 5.4 Maintain the X/Y/Z Rails It is suggested to clean the dust on the X/Y rail with alcohol at least every two weeks. It is suggested to add lubricant oil (or Rust Preventative Grease) to the bars/screws at least every two weeks.

  • Page 73: Maintenance Plan

    USERS MANUAL ODIN SERIES Maintenance Plan DAILY CHECK LIST ① Check Mirrors and lens for condensation and make sure it is clean after work ② Check exhaust grille to ensure there is no blockage for exhaust fan ③ Check air filter on compressor ④...

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