Summary of Contents for Renkforce RF-5169104
- Page 1 Operating Instructions Laser Engraver and Cutter Item No. 2584552 Read the safety instructions supplied with the product before using...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 Table of contents Introduction ................................4 Intended use ................................4 Delivery content ..............................4 Up-to-date operating instructions .........................5 Description of symbols ............................5 Installation ................................6 7.1 Unpacking and assembly ..........................6 7.2 Placing the product ............................7 Product overview ..............................8 Process overview ..............................9 10 Basic operation ..............................10 10.1 Connecting to power ..........................10 10.2 Switching on and off ..........................10 10.3 Positioning the laser head .........................10... - Page 3 12.5 Engraving/cutting via mobile app .......................17 13 Installing platforms .............................18 13.1 Installing/removing honeycomb platform ....................18 13.2 Installing/removing aluminium platform .....................19 13.3 Installing rotating platform ..........................19 14 Parameters for materials ...........................20 14.1 Engraving parameters ..........................20 14.2 Cutting parameters ............................20 15 Cleaning and care ..............................21 16 Disposal ................................21 17 Declaration of Conformity (DOC) ........................21 18 Technical data ..............................22...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact 3 Intended use The product is an engraver that uses laser light to engrave objects and cut suitable materials. The materials the product can engrave and cut are limited as shown in the below table. Do not attempt to engrave or cut other materials. -
Page 5: Up-To-Date Operating Instructions
5 Up-to-date operating instructions Download the latest operating instructions at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website. 6 Description of symbols The following symbols are on the product/appliance or are used in the text: Read the operating instructions carefully. -
Page 6: Installation
7 Installation 7.1 Unpacking and assembly Remove the masking sticker attached on the metal Open the acrylic cover and take out the accesso- housing and the acrylic cover. ries. Cut the cable ties fixed near the synchronous wheels of the X and Y axes. Carefully move the laser head to ensure that it moves freely. -
Page 7: Placing The Product
7.2 Placing the product Place the product in areas with room temperatures above 5°C. Choose the site of operation so that children cannot reach the product. Set up the product only on a stable and horizontal surface. On each side and the top, keep a distance of min. 50 cm to walls, curtains, and other objects to facilitate proper air circulation. -
Page 8: Product Overview
8 Product overview 1 Main control board 2 Y-axis motor 3 Flame sensor 4 Y endstop 5 Pulley tightness adjuster 6 Coupling 7 X endstop 8 Exhaust fan 9 Lifting device 10 Aluminium platform 11 Rotary roller 12 Rubber foot 13 Timing belt 14 X-axis motor 15 Exhaust pipe... -
Page 9: Process Overview
9 Process overview Cutting Engraving Flat workpiece Cylindrical workpiece Set up platform for flat Set up platform for workpieces cylindrical workpieces Position workpiece Calibrate laser head and workpiece Load GCODE/NC instructions Engrave/Cut via Touchscreen via Web interface via Mobile app Open source software via LaserGRBL (Advanced users) -
Page 10: Basic Operation
10 Basic operation 10.1 Connecting to power 1. Connect the power plug of the supplied power adapter to the power jack on the right side of the product. 2. Connect the supplied mains cable to the power adapter. 3. Insert the plug of the power cable into a suitable electrical socket. 4. -
Page 11: Preparing For Engraving/Cutting
11 Preparing for engraving/cutting The materials the product can engrave and cut are limited as shown in the below table. Do not attempt to engrave or cut other materials. Suitable workpiece materials Thickness Workpiece shape Engraving Acrylic glass Pebbles Flat Anodic alumina Plastic board Cylindrical... -
Page 12: Placing Flat Workpieces
11.1.2 Placing flat workpieces After you have installed the platform you can position the workpiece on the platform for engraving/cutting. 1. Switch the product off. 2. Place the workpiece onto the centre of the platform. The workpiece is ready for calibration. Æ... -
Page 13: Calibrating Laser Head And Workpiece
11.3 Calibrating laser head and workpiece Before you engrave or cut, you must focus the laser with respect to the workpiece. You focus the laser by adjusting the distance between the laser head and the workpiece with the help of the calibration tool. Important: An incorrect distance between the laser head and the workpiece could lead to a poor engraving or cutting result. -
Page 14: Calibrating For Cutting
11.3.3 Calibrating for cutting Use the calibration tool to calibrate laser head and workpiece. The workpiece thickness determines the distance between laser head and workpiece. Laser head Edge combination Calibration tool Workpiece 1. Measure the thickness of the workpiece. 2. Refer to figure A and determine which edge combination of the calibration tool matches the workpiece thickness. 3. -
Page 15: Engraving/Cutting
12 Engraving/Cutting You can control the engraving and cutting process via the touch screen, the built-in web interface, GRBL software, or the mobile app. Important: You are strongly advised to run some tests before engraving or cutting production workpieces. 12.1 Before engraving/cutting 1. -
Page 16: Engraving/Cutting Via Web Interface
13. Wait until the engraving/cutting process is complete. 14. Tap Control to open the Control screen. 15. Tap Home to move the laser head to its home position. 16. Keep the product running for 5 minutes to cool the laser head. 17. -
Page 17: Engraving/Cutting Via Lasergrbl
12.4 Engraving/cutting via LaserGRBL LaserGRBL is an open-source and GRBL controller software you can download from https://lasergrbl.com/. Consult the LaserGRBL software documentation. 1. Connect the product to the computer with the supplied USB cable. 2. Configure the product according to the LaserGRBL software instructions. 3. -
Page 18: Installing Platforms
13 Installing platforms 13.1 Installing/removing honeycomb platform Install the honeycomb platform to engrave or cut flat workpieces. Brackets (Rear) Honeycomb platform Snap brackets (front) Removing 1. Disconnect the product from the power supply 2. Lift the honeycomb platform out of the brackets at the rear. 3. -
Page 19: Installing/Removing Aluminium Platform
13.2 Installing/removing aluminium platform Install the honeycomb platform to engrave or cut flat workpieces. M4 screws M5 screws M4 screws Aluminium platform Removing 1. Disconnect the product from the power supply 2. Remove the four M4 screws shown in the diagram. 3. -
Page 20: Parameters For Materials
14 Parameters for materials 14.1 Engraving parameters Material Engraving speed (mm/s) Laser power (%) Engraving times (passes) Plywood Acrylic Leather Electroplated coating Powder coating Anodic alumina Stainless steel Density board Plastic board Cardboard 14.2 Cutting parameters Material Cutting speed (mm/s) Laser power (%) Cutting times (passes) Plywood (1.5 mm) -
Page 21: Cleaning And Care
15 Cleaning and care Important: – Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. They damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction. – Do not immerse the product in water. 1. Disconnect the product from the power supply. 2. -
Page 22: Technical Data
18 Technical data 18.1 Power adapter Input..........100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A Output ........... 24 V/DC, 4 A 18.2 Engraving XY axis accuracy ......0.1 mm Engraving accuracy ...... 0.1 mm Engraving size ......max. 300 x 200 mm 18.3 Laser Laser class ........ - Page 24 This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.
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