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  • Page 1 User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Omega I60 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Warranty Product Warranty Period Conditions to exercise the warranty How to exercise the warranty? Warranty exclusions Limitations and liability exemptions Conformity Specifications Diagrams Safety and compliance General information Hazards Intended use Remove flexible printin surface Explanation of safety symbols Door locks Emergency Stop Andon Light...
  • Page 3 XY Axes calibration Operation Preparing a print BCN3D Stratos Add printer Printing modes Dual Single 1 and Single 2 Duplication Mirror BCN3D Technical Assistance Services Technical Assistance Terms and conditions Overall vision Return policy How to make a retun Open Source...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction BARCELONA THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS, S.L. Warranty provides this Warranty to the consumers of the BCN3D brand products included in the sales package (“Product”). This Warranty will be valid only in the country in which the sale of the Products has been made. BARCELONA THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS, S.L.

  • Page 5: Conditions To Exercise The Warranty

    7 BCN3D recommends the use of materials from 1 You will receive a document by email to be completed the BCN3D Omega I60 portfolio as well as those that (RMA), so that we can authorize the reparation. are part of the OFN (Open Filament Network). These...

  • Page 6: Warranty Exclusions

    6 Damage caused by abuse, misuse, accident or negligence when using the Product. 7 If the user does not accept the reparation, BCN3D Technologies will return the product by the agreed 7 Effects derived from the Product’s exposure to method of RMA.

  • Page 7: Limitations And Liability Exemptions

    Introduction | Warranty User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Limitations and liability exemptions This Warranty is the sole and exclusive Warranty of BARCELONA THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS, S.L. and the sole and exclusive responsibility of BARCELONA THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS, S.L. for the defects present in its Products.

  • Page 8: Conformity

    Introduction | Conformity User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Conformity The BARCELONA THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS, S.L. hereby declares that the BCN3D Omega I60: Complies with the essential requirements and any other applicable or required provisions of the Directives: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Quick assisted bed leveling Automatic XYZ offset extruder calibration Automatic Mesh Mapping Single Board Computer: Toradex ARM Compute Module Electronics Motion Board: BCN3D Electronics with integrated stepper drivers 32 bit ATSAME51A BCN3D Embedded Linux distribution Firmware BCN3D Omega - Marlin 2.1.x...
  • Page 10 Introduction | Specifications User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Certifications CE / FCC Offline printing: USB Connectivity Online printing: WiFi (Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)) Ethernet (through BCN3D Cloud) 70 ºC (158 ºF) max temperature Materials Operation System (MOS) Average relative humidity <10%...
  • Page 11 Offline printing: USB The Omega I60 is an open material platform that offers customers the flexibility to use custom materials and create their own printing profiles at no extra cost. An Omega Open Filament License (OOFL) is required for this purpose.

  • Page 12: Diagrams

    Introduction | Diagrams User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Diagrams Printer Omega I60 1. Bowden tubes 15. UPS control screen 2. Print heads (Incl. Extruder motor and Hotend) 16. Material Operation System door 3. Purge bucket 17. Heated chamber door 4. Flexible printing surface 18.
  • Page 13 Introduction | Diagrams User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Print heads 1. Upper cover 2. Screws that fix Left cover 3. Left cover 4. Hotend cooler fan 5. Layer fans 6. Right cover 7. Screw holes for removing printhead 8. Bowden coupling collet 9.

  • Page 14: Safety And Compliance

    Hazards Intended use BCN3D Omega I60 has been designed for use in the industrial environment. It is intended for the production of printed parts using approved plastic filaments. The equipment generates printed parts from models created using specific slicing software.

  • Page 15: Explanation Of Safety Symbols

    Safety and compliance | Safety symbols User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Explanation of safety symbols DANGER Indicates a danger with a high level of risk. If not avoided, it could result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a danger with a moderate level of risk. If not avoided, it could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 16: Door Locks

    Safety and compliance | Safety symbols User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 CAUTION HOT SURFACES Do not touch the hotbed or print heads while the printer is working. After any heating procedure, this parts will remain hot for 15 minutes. Avoid touching these components before they have completely cooled down.

  • Page 17: Emergency Stop

    *To completely turn off the printer, switch off the switch located at the back of the printer, next to the power cable. Depending on the UPS battery level, the printer may remain on for a few minutes. Andon Light The andon light indicates the status of the Omega I60. COLOR MODE MEANING The entire system is functioning correctly.

  • Page 18: Proper Area To Install The Printer

    Safety and compliance | Proper area to install the printer User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Proper area to install the printer To define the necessary free area for installing the printer, we can differentiate between two situations: the space required for normal printer use and that required for performing maintenance or technical service.

  • Page 19: Moving The Machine

    Safety and compliance | Moving the machine User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Moving the machine The machine is heavy, do not move the printer without the help of a second person. Two people are necessary to safely transport the printer.

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation | What is inside the box? Installation What is in the box? Printer box: 2x Hotend tip 0.4 HR BCN3D Omega I60 *Installed Ramp Power cable Starter box *inside the printer Flexible build plate assembly 2x Omega Proto spools...

  • Page 21: Unboxing

    Installation | Unboxing Unboxing The printer is heavy and therefore this step needs to be performed by two people. Retain packaging, and pallet for warranty service. 1. Cut the two outer straps of the box. Then remove 2. First, remove the lid and then take off the side all the closing clips you will find both on the front panels of the box.
  • Page 22 Installation | Unboxing User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 5. Behind the ramp, you will find a metal plate that 6. Once you have removed the metal plate, take the secures the printer. Remove it by taking out the two M5 16mm screws included in the zip bag...

  • Page 23: Basic Setup

    Installation | Basic setup User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Basic setup 8. Once the printer is in its final position, lower all the feet (27), ensuring that the printer is perfectly leveled. Place the bubble level inside the heated chamber to confirm that it is correctly leveled in both axes. Then, tighten the upper nut of all 4 feet upwards.
  • Page 24 Installation | Basic setup User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Place the purge buckets in their top-corner position inside the printer (3). Align the two tabs with the mounting holes and slide the purge bucket downward. Confirm that both the left and right print heads pass correctly through the cleaning brushes by manually moving them.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the printer The BCN3D Omega I60 can be used online or offline. However connecting the printer to the network is needed in order to register it and to use the BCN3D Cloud functionality. Furthermore, having the printer connected makes it easier for providing assistance, as it facilitates diagnostic work and the sending of log records.

  • Page 26: Register The Printer

    This process automatically activates the printer. Activating the product is a mandatory step for warranty and support purposes. Registering the printer allows the user to connect and use BCN3D Cloud functionalities. To perform this operation, the printer must have a working internet connection.

  • Page 27: New User

    Enter your BCN3D Cloud account details, email adress and password. • Fill out the form regarding your Omega I60 printer and click on “Register. ” • On the printer screen, you will see a message confirming that the printer has been successfully registered.

  • Page 28: Offline Mode

    Installation | Offline mode User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Offline mode If you are unable to connect your printer to the internet for registration, please contact the BCN3D support team to activate your product through the Technical Service Mode. BCN3D Omega support: omega-assistance@bcn3d.com...

  • Page 29: User Interface Overview

    User interface | Overview User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 User interface Overview The printer’s touchscreen is located on the front right side. The screen is designed to reduce reflections, allowing for clear visibility when standing directly in front of it. If you view the screen from any other angle, you may not see the information clearly.

  • Page 30: Printing Screens

    User interface | Printing screen User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Printing screen The printing screen displays all the necessary information during the part fabrication process. We can differentiate four different zones: 1. Print job name It indicates the name of the file currently being printed.

  • Page 31: Printer Setup

    Each of the components that can be configured in your Omega I60 has a specific submenu from which you can adjust the specific settings of that component.

  • Page 32: Print Heads - Change Hotend Tip

    Changing the hotend tip is straightforward, and the assistant will guide you through the entire process. Omega I60 is compatible with nozzles of different sizes. The following table indicates which one to use in each case. Hardened 0.4mm hotend tip Compatible with Omega Proto and Resistant Nylon.

  • Page 33: Build Plate - Preheat

    Printer setup | Preheat and move platform User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Build plate In the build plate menu, in addition to the preheating option, printing surface calibration and platform movement routines are included. * The print head calibration menu has been included in the printer settings section as it is a maintenance task that doesn’t need to be performed as frequently.

  • Page 34: Build Plate - Build Plate Leveling

    Printer setup | Build plate leveling User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 • Build plate leveling (Setup/Buildplate/Buildplateleveling) After transportation or after several prints, it’s possible that the build plate becomes unlevel. That’s why it’s advisable to periodically perform a build plate leveling routine.

  • Page 35: Material Operation System (Mos)

    Printer setup | Material Operation System User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Material Operation system From the MOS screen, you can see all the information regarding the loaded materials, the humidity level and tem- perature at which they are stored. Additionally, if you start a recovery cycle, you’ll be able to see in which drying phase each spool is.

  • Page 36: Bcn3D Omega Materials

    Omega I60 can work with a wide range of materials, open to third-party filaments. If you need help setting up a correct print profile, you can consult the Stratos section in the BCN3D Knowledge Base. Additionally, you can refer to the materials of the BCN3D Open Filament Network, the result of continued close collaboration between BCN3D and leading material manufacturers in order to provide our customers with access to the best-performing filament profiles.

  • Page 37: Loading

    This license is completely free and will only take a few minutes to activate through the following link: https:/ /3d.bcn3d.com/bcn3d-omega-i60-omega-open-filament-license Check out the following article to learn more about how to use Custom materials in your BCN3D Omega I60 printer. Poner link artículo Once you have selected the bay and material, the screen will prompt you to •...

  • Page 38: Unloading

    Printer setup | Unloading filament User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 From this point on, the entire process will be automatic. Loading screen - The Feeder will start loading the material until it reaches • the entrance of the print head.

  • Page 39: Drying Cycle

    • (OmegaAssistant/DryingCycle) The Material Operation System “MOS” of Omega I60 features a spool recovery system. This allows initiating a drying cycle to reduce the moisture levels of spools that haven’t been stored correctly. Working with materials with low moisture offers better print quality, ensuring that the printed part meets the technical requirements and specifications of the material used.

  • Page 40: Passive Mode

    Printer setup | Passive Mode User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Passive Mode • If you load a low-temperature material from the Custom materials menu, the printer will automatically detect when the configured temperature is below 230°C. At that moment, it will notify you that any ongoing drying cycle will stop, and the MOS will switch to Passive Mode.

  • Page 41: Settings

    The BCN3D Omega I60 uses the hotend tip to perform the necessary measurements in the calibration routine. For this reason, it is crucial that the hotend tip is always clean to prevent ma- terial blobs from causing false measurements.

  • Page 42: Z Axis Calibration

    Settings | Z axis calibration User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Calibration and hotend tip change If the nozzle change process is done carefully, following the assistant’s instructions, it should not significantly affect the XYZ axis offsets between both print heads.

  • Page 43: Xy Axes Calibration

    (Settings/Calibration/XYCalibration) The XY Axis Calibration allows establishing the distance between the nozzle of both print heads. This adjustment is performed on all BCN3D printers during manufacturing and is only necessary redoing it if you want to use Dual printing mode.

  • Page 44: Operation

    BCN3D Stratos is a free and easy-to-use 3D printing software that prepares your digital model for 3D printing. Such a complex process has been carefully optimized and tested for BCN3D products. As a result, the user enjoys a flawless 3D printing experience while increasing the reliability of the process.

  • Page 45: Printing Modes

    Add a printer that is linked to your account • To add a printer into BCN3D Stratos and take profit of all BCN3D Cloud functionalities, the printer must be registered and have an internet connection, as indicated in the sections Network connectivity and Register.
  • Page 46 Benchmark models can be found in the folder. Sample parts In BCN3D Stratos, the printing modes can be easily selected on the side bar when there are models on the build plate (A) or on the settings selector (B):...

  • Page 47: Dual

    Operation | Preparing a print User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Dual • Select Dual in the Print mode list option or the corresponding icon. • Click on each part and assign it to the extruder to print with. • Select the material and hotend loaded on each extruder.

  • Page 48: Single 1 And Single 2

    Operation | Preparing a print User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 • Select your preferred Profile. • Click Slice to generate the printing file. Single 1 and Single 2 • Select Single 1 (if you only want to use the left extruder) or Single 2 (if you only want to use the right extruder) in the Print mode list option or the corresponding icons.

  • Page 49: Duplication

    Operation | Preparing a print User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Duplication Print the same model with both print heads simultaneously and double the printing capacity. This mode is ideal for short runs of production. Bear in mind the available build plate will be reduced by half.

  • Page 50: Mirror

    Operation | Preparing a print User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 Mirror Print the model and its symmetrical part (along the X axis) at the same time. Using this printing mode, the printing capacity is doubled, but the available build plate is reduced to less than half the original size.

  • Page 51: Bcn3D Technical Assistance Services

    Email If you have a question that is not related to technical assistance, please send us an email to the address below. A BCN3D Technologies expert will contact you as quickly as possible. info@bcn3d.com You can find all of this information in the Contact Section of our website: https:/ /www.bcn3d.com/contact-us/...

  • Page 52: Terms And Conditions

    Overall Vision If you detect any defect in the operation of the product, The terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to BCN3D you have 7 working days from the reception of the Technologies. The terms “you” and “your” refer to...

  • Page 53: How To Make A Retun

    The product must be sealed in its original packaging. In the case of not returning the order in its original and sealed packaging, BCN3D Technologies reserves the right to accept or reject the return or establish a depreciation of the product.

  • Page 54: Open Source

    BCN3D Technologies and its products would not be where they are today without the RepRap project and its open source community. The RepRap project started out as an initiative whose objective was to develop a 3D printer which could print most of its own components and be a low-cost printer.
  • Page 55 User Manual BCN3D Omega I60 MES-2021-EN-AC-v1.0...

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