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- Page 1 PLH3D-CNC Adapter Pro User Manual Ver. 1.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Description Key features Device Overview Pinout Adapter Display Getting Started Standard Working Modes Disarmed Disarmed By The User Disarmed On Error Armed Test Mode Displaying The States Of The Input Lines Setup Mode Standard Settings Advanced Settings Remote Arming CNC Machines Connections AVID CNC... -
Page 3: General Description
General Description PLH3D-CNC Adapter Pro is a versatile tool suitable for use with Opt Lasers PLH3D-series laser heads: XT8, 30W, 15W, XT-50, XT-10, XF+, or XF. Moreover, it can be seamlessly adapted to other diode laser heads with up to 50 Watts of optical (laser) power. -
Page 4: Device Overview
2. External switch connector a. An external switch (e.g., a limit switch, a key switch, or an emergency stop) that arms/disarms the laser head can be connected to the PLH3D-CNC Adapter. When not in use, replace it with a jumper wire. - Page 5 6. LED status indicators a. POWER: Indicates the presence of the power supply and signals supply errors. b. ARMED: Indicates the arming state and signals both disarming by an external switch and laser head disconnection. c. LASER: Indicates the presence of the laser head control signal. 7.
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Page 6: Pinout
Pinout 1. Laser head connector a. VCC: Power supply positive for the laser head b. GND: Power supply negative for the laser head c. GND: Ground signal d. PWM: Normalized to PWM in the range of 0-5V (TTL output) e. ANG: Analog modulation input, normalized to a range of 0-5V ST: The status input from the laser head includes optional head detection (expecting a high state >4V during normal head operation) 2. - Page 7 3. Extensions connector a. PSU: Power supply positive equivalent to the DC connector b. GND: Power supply negative equivalent to the DC connector c. ARMING: Activation input - shorting to ground triggers arming or disarming of the CNC Adapter (similar to pressing the encoder) d.
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Page 8: Adapter Display
Adapter Display The CNC Adapter is equipped with an alphanumeric display that shows information about the current working mode and device status. The display comprises five lines of text: The upper line displays the name of the current working mode. The 2 and 3 line contain information related to the working mode or present various options. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started 1. Connect the laser head to the Adapter. a. Ensure the laser head is securely mounted, for example, on a CNC machine. b. If using a Magnetic Docking Station or LaserDock Pro, connect the Adapter to the docking station. 2. -
Page 10: Standard Working Modes
Standard Working Modes After turning on the Power Supply and Key Switch, a device initialization is performed, and a progress bar is displayed. Following the initialization, the CNC Adapter operates in one of its standard working modes, which are described in the further sections. Disarmed The CNC Adapter enters this mode after turning on the power supply. -
Page 11: Disarmed On Error
Disarmed On Error When a critical error is recognized during work, the CNC Adapter goes to the DISARMED mode automatically. The cause of automatic disarming will be displayed on the display in such case: The following errors cause automatic disarming: ●... -
Page 12: Armed
Armed Laser safety glasses must be worn by all present personnel when the laser is armed. Press the Button briefly to enter the ARMED mode. In this mode, the power supply of the laser head is activated, allowing the laser to operate. Both the POWER LED and the ARMED LED are illuminated. -
Page 13: Test Mode
Test Mode This mode is intended for testing the laser head. The power supply of the laser head is turned on. A PWM signal with 10kHz frequency and adjustable duty cycle (0 to 100%) may be generated at the TTL output to the laser head. -
Page 14: Displaying The States Of The Input Lines
Displaying The States Of The Input Lines In the DISARMED and ARMED working modes, the states of the input lines are displayed in the two lower lines of the display: AIN = analog input (either ANGIN 5V or ANGIN 10V): ●... - Page 15 Displaying states of the input lines recognized in the CNC Adapter, along with the status of enabling/disabling, allows for quick troubleshooting. For example, it may happen that there is no laser action even though it seems the CNC Adapter receives a proper controlling signal.
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Page 16: Setup Mode
Setup Mode In the SETUP mode, a number of CNC Adapter settings that are kept in the Parameter Memory may be viewed/changed by the user. Entering the SETUP mode is done by pressing and holding the Button while turning the Key Switch on. An entry screen appears: Hold the Button for at least 3 seconds. -
Page 17: Standard Settings
Standard Settings Page SETUP 1/3: MACHINE TYPE: By turning the Knob, the type of the machine used for controlling may be selected. This setting only determines what states at the enable inputs are required for controlling the laser. Pressing the Button will navigate to the SETUP 2/3 page. Page SETUP 2/3: ADVANCED? Here, a special submenu of advanced settings may be entered. - Page 18 Page SETUP 3/3: ACTION? Here further actions can be chosen in the SETUP mode. By turning the Knob, following options are available: ● “start again” will lead back to the SETUP 1/3 page, i.e. to the selection of the machine type; ●...
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Page 19: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Selecting “enter” on the SETUP 2/3 page: will lead to the advanced submenu (ADV) where additional parameters can be changed: Page ADV 1/3: EN1—EN2 Here, the option of the enable inputs may be changed manually. This option specifies the necessary states for the ENABLE #1 and ENABLE #2 inputs to allow the input signals to enable the laser. - Page 20 This option selects one of the following 12 combinations: Description Level required on Level required on ENABLE #1 input ENABLE #2 input unspecified unspecified unspecified HIGH HIGH unspecified unspecified HIGH HIGH HIGH unspecified HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH toggling unspecified toggling...
- Page 21 Page ADV 2/3: ERROR DET: Turning the Knob and pressing the Button allows for the selection of which errors in the laser head supply are to be detected. Choosing “none” turns off any error detection. Selecting “overload” indicates the detection of an excessively high laser power supply current. A supply current higher than 9A will be recognized as overload and cause automatic disarming of the CNC Adapter.
- Page 22 Page ADV 3/3: STATUS INPUT: Note: This option is currently only supported by the PLH3D-XT8 laser head. This option provides instructions on managing the status input terminal, located at the LASER HEAD connector. Some laser heads issue a digital status signal which is HIGH at normal work and turns LOW on errors. Choosing “watched”...
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Page 23: Remote Arming
Remote Arming This PLH3D-CNC Adapter Pro allows the users to utilize a Remote Arming function. In this way, the Arming can be performed with an external switch or through the CNC machine controller. This option responds to an incoming impulse (edge trigger), so there is no need to hold the button. -
Page 24: Cnc Machines Connections
CNC Machines Connections The following sections illustrate the step-by-step process of seamlessly connecting a cutting and engraving laser to a variety of popular CNC machines, 3D printers, and controllers. AVID CNC Ver. 1.1... -
Page 25: Blackbox Motion Control System
BlackBox Motion Control System CSMIO Controller EleksMaker Controller Ver. 1.1... -
Page 26: Openbuilds Cnc
Openbuilds CNC Pokey57 CNC Controller Ver. 1.1... -
Page 27: Shapeoko Cnc
Shapeoko CNC Arduino Uno gShield (grblShield v5) Ver. 1.1... -
Page 28: Stepcraft Cnc
Stepcraft CNC Ver. 1.1... -
Page 29: Workbee Cnc
WorkBee CNC Duet Controller CNC xPro v3 Controller CNC xPro v4 Controller Ver. 1.1... -
Page 30: X-Carve Cnc
X-Carve CNC Ver. 1.1... -
Page 31: Zmorph 3D Printer
ZMorph 3D Printer Ver. 1.1... -
Page 32: Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution Key switch is not in the “ON” POWER LED is off Turn the Key switch clockwise to the “ON” position. position. Power supply is not Ensure the power supply is connected. connected to the wall switch and the Adapter. - Page 33 LASER LED is off Laser controlling signal is not Verify if your controller is present. connected correctly and sending pulses. Check the display if the signal is present and enable signals are set correctly. The laser has been disabled Verify if your controller is by the controller.