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Omtech LYF-60W User Manual

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V20240830
LYF-60W | MOPA | Fiber
Laser Marking Machine
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  • Page 1 V20240830 LYF-60W | MOPA | Fiber Laser Marking Machine User Manual Read Carefully Before Use Keep for Future Reference...
  • Page 2 BEAMING WITH POSSIBILITIES! Thank you for choosing our laser equipment! This fiber laser marking machine is intended for personal and professional use. Read this manual carefully before operation. It covers the details of correct installation, adjustment, maintenance, and—most importantly—safe operation of your new laser. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the manual for its engraving software, as the program not only provides image design but also serves as the main interface for the laser settings and machine controls.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the OMTech Community! For helpful hints and instructional videos, visit our Help Center or join our official laser group! If you encounter any issues with your engraver, please feel free to contact us. Our support team will respond within 24 hours to resolve your concerns.
  • Page 4 Content 1 Safety Information .................... 1 Disclaimer ..............................1 Symbol Guide ............................. 2 General Safety Instructions ........................3 1.4 Laser Safety Instructions ......................... 4 Electrical Safety Instructions ........................5 1.6 Material Safety Instructions ........................6 Disposal Safety Instructions ........................8 2 Introduction ......................
  • Page 5 5.2.5 Stop and Resume ......................... 41 5.2.6 Engraving ............................41 5.2.7 Finishing-up............................ 42 5.3 Rotary Axis Processing ..........................43 5.3.1 Installing the Rotary Axis ......................43 5.3.2 Instructions for EZCad ........................ 44 5.3.3 Instructions for Lightburn ......................45 5.3.4 Finishing-up............................ 51 5.3.5 Uninstalling the Rotary Axis ......................
  • Page 6 1 Safety Information Disclaimer Read this disclaimer completely and carefully before proceeding with the rest of the manual content. As-Is This Brand Name product is sold ‘as is’ and without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 2.
  • Page 7 1.2 Symbol Guide The following symbols are used on this machine’s labeling or in this manual: These items present a risk of serious property damage or personal injury. These items address similarly serious concerns about the laser beam. These items address similarly serious concerns about electrical components. These items address similarly serious concerns about fire hazards.
  • Page 8 1 Safety Information 1.3 General Safety Instructions • Your engraver should come with instruction labels in the following locations. If any of these labels is missing, illegible, or damaged, it must be replaced. • Use this laser marking device only in accordance with all applicable local and national laws and regulations.
  • Page 9 • DO NOT allow minors, untrained personnel, or personnel suffering from physical or mental impairment that would affect their ability to follow this manual and the software manual to install, operate, maintain, or repair this device. • Any untrained personnel who might be near the device while it is in operation MUST be informed that it is dangerous and fully instructed on how to avoid injury during its use.
  • Page 10 1 Safety Information • Ensure the area is kept free of airborne pollutants, as these might pose a similar risk of reflection, combustion, etc. • NEVER use this marking machine with the fiber source’s housing open, as the closed laser light path is necessary to prevent laser radiation leakage.
  • Page 11 1.6 Material Safety Instructions • Users of this fiber marking machine are responsible for confirming that materials to be processed can withstand the heat of a class 4 laser and will not produce any emissions or byproducts either harmful to people nearby or in violation of any local or national laws or regulations.
  • Page 12 1 Safety Information This machine CANNOT be used with the following materials or with any materials which include them: • Artificial Leather containing Hexavalent Chromium (Cr[VI]), due to its toxic fumes • Astatine, due to its toxic fumes • Beryllium Oxide, due to its toxic fumes •...
  • Page 13 1.7 Disposal Safety Instructions Electrical products should not be disposed of with household products. In the EU and UK, according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, used electrical products must be collected separately and disposed of at the collection points provided for this purpose.
  • Page 14 2 Introduction 2.1 General Information This manual is the designated user guide for the installation, setup, safe operation, and maintenance of your fiber laser marking machine. It is divided into several chapters covering general information, safety instructions, installation steps, operation instructions, maintenance instructions, and contact information.
  • Page 15 2.3 Specifications Model LYF-60W Input Power AC 220–240 (V), 60 Hz Rated Power 60 W Expected Service Life 100,000 hr. Laser Wavelength 1064 nm Pulse Width 2–500 (ns) Laser Frequency 1–4000 (kHz) Processing Area 6.9×6.9 (in.) 175×175 (mm) Max. Marking Speed 275.6 ips...
  • Page 16 2 Introduction 2.4 Package List...
  • Page 17 Part Qty. Part Qty. Main Tower Tape Measure Support Column Laser Protective Eyeglass 1 Pair Worktable Tool Box Galvo Lens Head Monitor Mount Power Cable (EU) Steel Ruler Power Cable (UK) Protective Cover Plates USB Cable Top Cover (with cables and fan) Foot Switch Door Handle Positioning Bar...
  • Page 18 3 Components 3.1 Main Parts Height Adjustment Moves the laser arm up and down for the correct alignment across different materials and thicknesses. Knob Holds the laser arm and includes a precise graduated ruler for quickly Support Column adjusting the height to work with different materials and thicknesses. Laser Arm Secures the galvo lens and moves it along the support column.
  • Page 19 3.2 Main Tower Rotary Stepper Helps control the stepper motor of the attached rotary axis. Motor Mainboard Works with your software to control the laser. Mainboard Power Draws 0.5A to convert standard electricity to 5V, 3A power for the mainboard. Supply Draws 6.8 A to convert standard electricity to 24 V, 14.6 A power for Laser Power Supply...
  • Page 20 3 Components 3.3 Connection Inputs Laser Cable Transmits the laser beam from its source to the galvo lens. USB Port Connects the machine to your control computer. Connects to the protective cover and powers the cover’s interlock(s) and exhaust fan. Protective Cover The engraver cannot turn on if the protective cover Port...
  • Page 21 3.4 Power Buttons Stops the machine instantly by pressing the button during operation; turning it clockwise releases the button. Due to risks of fire and other Emergency Stop hazards during engraving, this engraver includes a large and easy-to- reach emergency stop button on the control panel. Activates the 24V relay inside the main tower that connects the high- voltage power to the fiber laser source.
  • Page 22 3 Components 3.5 Software Main Interface This laser marking machine is controlled by the EZCad software, which must be installed on an applicable computer to direct the laser. Some important features include the following parameters and controls. View Tool Bar Command Tool Bar Object List...
  • Page 23 4 Installation 4.1 Installation Overview A complete working system consists of the fiber laser source, the laser arm with the galvanometer lens, a computer (not included) with engraving software (included), all applicable connection cables, a support column and a worktable. Users can also configure other additional accessories (such as a rotary axis) to suit their needs.
  • Page 24 4 Installation 4.3 Electrical Grounding • DO NOT use with an ungrounded 3-to-2 prong adapter. The machine’s grounding should be checked regularly for any damage to the line or loose connections. • Poor grounding WILL cause equipment failure and create a serious electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 25 4.4 Assembly 4.4.1 Assembling the Main Body Install the laser arm onto the support column. a. Remove the preinstalled bolts from the laser arm. Provided Bolts b. Mount the laser arm so that its lens box is positioned over the work area. Work Area c.
  • Page 26 4 Installation 2. (Optional) Install the positioning bars onto the worktable. They can be left in place for all your projects or can be moved around to suit different projects. a. Simply place the bars over the holes that will form the outer edge of the target material.
  • Page 27 4.4.2 Assembling the Protective Cover The engraver cannot turn on if the protective cover is not connected. Unfold the protective cover plate. 2. Affix the door handle to the protective cover with the provided M10 nuts and washers. M10 Nut M10 Washers Door Handle Pipe Connector...
  • Page 28 4 Installation 5. Place the top cover onto the protective housing and secure them together using the Top Cover provided M4×10 bolts. M4×10 Bolts M4×10 Bolts 6. Attach the interlocks to the part of the cover as shown. a. Peel off the backing of one interlock. Interlock b.
  • Page 29 7. Affix the protective housing to the base of the worktable using the provided M4×10 bolts. M4×10 Bolts 8. Remove the accordion strip’s adhesive covering and secure it to the main arm of the engraver.
  • Page 30 4 Installation 9. Install the provided exhaust pipe directly to the pipe connector. The pipe can be expanded to a full length of about 1.5 meters (5 ft.). The other end should be connected to a dedicated purifier or (if the fumes are not hazardous and meet local and national air safety standards) placed out a window.
  • Page 31 4.5 Installing the Software 4.5.1 Preparing a Control Computer Prepare a control computer. See the software EZCad manual in the USB for details on the requirements for the control computer. The control computer should not be placed more than 15 feet (4.5 m) away from the laser marking machine to avoid possible interference with the signal in its line.
  • Page 32 4 Installation 4.5.2 Installing the EZCad Driver The EZCad driver is included in the provided USB drive. Turn on the laser marking machine and your computer. 2. Ensure that the USB cable is connected to the computer and laser marking machine, and insert the provided USB drive into your computer.
  • Page 33 6. Click the second option Browse my computer for driver software. 7. Click Browse to select a location and then click Ok → Next. The driver should be installed in the same location as the software. The folders “JCZDriverAllInOne” and “LMCV2U_20120331” are for 32-bit installation and the folder “X64AMD_LmcV2u”...
  • Page 34 4 Installation 8. Check the box and click Install. The driver installation should start. 9. After installation, click Close.
  • Page 35 10. Click Close. 11. Make sure that the driver has been installed successfully.
  • Page 36 4 Installation 4.5.3 Running the EZCad Software The EZCad software is included in the provided USB drive. You can use it without installation. Familiarize yourself with your software’s image design features and laser control settings before beginning the operation of the laser marking machine. For instructions, see the EZCad manual in the provided USB drive.
  • Page 37 4.5.4 Configuring Parameters Click File → System parameter to check and make sure the Workspace settings are the same as that on the picture “File_system Parameter_workspace.jpg” in the USB drive. 2. If the rotary axis is used, click Laser → Rotate TextMark to check and make sure the rotary settings are the same as that on the picture “Laser-Rotate TextMark-param.jpg”...
  • Page 38 5 Operation 5.1 Operation Overview • ALWAYS operate this machine following all the instructions provided herein. Performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in property damage and personal injury. • DO NOT use this machine for purposes not specified herein. This section will address only some of the options and features provided by the operation software EZCad for your reference.
  • Page 39 2. Open the door and remove the lens head cover. 3. Press the Focus switch button on the scanning head to turn on the red light guider. The two red dots should be displayed on the working platform when the red light guider is 4.
  • Page 40 5 Operation 5.2.2 Focusing Place the test material on the processing area and ensure the red dots are displayed on the test material. • Make sure the material can be engraved by this machine. See §1.6 Material Safety Instructions (Page 6) for details. •...
  • Page 41 Method 2: Using the Ruler a. Use the provided ruler to measure the distance from the center line of the scanning head to the surface of the test material. b. Rotate the focus adjustment knob clockwise to lower the scanning head or rotate it counterclockwise to raise the scanning head until the height on the ruler is the same as the value marked on the lens head, which varies among different models.
  • Page 42 5 Operation Loading Bitmap Graphics Click to draw a bitmap file. 2. Choose the file folder. 3. Select the file type. 4. Select the picture you want to mark. 5. Open the picture and import the canvas. 6. Set picture parameters. a.
  • Page 43 Loading Vector Graphics Click to draw a vector file. 2. Choose the file folder. 3. Select the file type. 4. Select the image to be marked. 5. Open the image and import the canvas. 6. Set vector graph parameters. a. Select the picture. b.
  • Page 44 5 Operation Creating Text Click the text tool create text. 2. Click the left mouse button on the canvas and “TEXT” appears. 3. Modify the text. 4. Click Apply. The text content entered is displayed in the canvas. 5. Set the text size. 6.
  • Page 45 Marking Settings • Red(F1): Marks the frame of the object to be marked, with no laser emitted during the process. It is used to indicate the processing area and facilitate locating the workpiece. This function is available on models with a red light guider. Pressing F1 on the keyboard to activates this function.
  • Page 46 5 Operation 5.2.5 Stop and Resume During the engraving process, • If an unexpected situation occurs, press the emergency stop button immediately to halt the machine’s operation. To resume normal operation: Release the emergency stop. 2. Press the reset button. 3.
  • Page 47 5.2.7 Finishing-up When you have finished engraving your design, deactivate the systems as follows: Close the EZCad software and disconnect your computer. 2. Press the emergency stop button. 3. Turn the key counterclockwise to turn off the laser. 4. Cover the galvanometer lens. 5.
  • Page 48 5 Operation 5.3 Rotary Axis Processing 5.3.1 Installing the Rotary Axis Install the rotary axis on the worktable and place a piece of sample material on the rotary axis. To facilitate the installation of the rotary axis, you can also remove the protective cover. Remember to replace the protective cover after installation.
  • Page 49 5.3.2 Instructions for EZCad Cancel Apply Click Laser → Rotate TextMark in EZCad to check and make sure the rotary settings are the same as that on the picture “Laser-Rotate TextMark-param.jpg” in the USB drive. 2. Set other rotary parameters. For detailed instructions, see the EZCad software manual.
  • Page 50 5 Operation 5.3.3 Instructions for Lightburn Enabling the Rotary Axis Enable the rotary axis function on your engraving software. 2. Run your engraver and control computer. 3. Choose Rotary Setup or press Ctrl+Shift+R on your engraving software. 4. Turn on Enable Rotary by clicking, and then choose Chuck. 5.
  • Page 51 For certain engravers, this parameter could be mm per rotation, this manual uses steps per rotation for example. For this OMTech Fiber laser engraver, use 12800 directly. 2. Stick some masking tape, one piece on the chuck as close to the mounting as possible, and the...
  • Page 52 5 Operation 3. Mark the tape. These marks indicate how much the chuck has rotated. 4. Click Test and observe how much the chuck has rotated. 5. Adjust the steps per rotation value. • If it has rotated beyond one rotation, decrease the steps per rotation value. •...
  • Page 53 Rotary Engraving Measure and fill in the Object Diameter parameter or the Circumference parameter of the object. As you fill in one parameter, the other parameter will automatically update. • To measure Object Diameter, you can use either a ruler or a caliper, but a caliper provides an accurate reading.
  • Page 54 5 Operation 2. Ensure that you are using the horizontal scan option in layer settings by setting Scan Angle to 0. Using vertical scanning changes the chuck’s directions frequently, which can cause jerking and your object might jump out of position.
  • Page 55 4. Create/upload your design via the software, adjusting any necessary parameters for the best result, for example, the size of the pattern, and the speed and power of the engraving. If you notice that the engraved pattern appears mirrored, stop the engraving, turn on the Mirror Output to Rotary option on the Rotary Setup window, and try again.
  • Page 56 5 Operation 5.3.4 Finishing-up §5.2.7 Finishing-up on Page for detailed instructions. 5.3.5 Uninstalling the Rotary Axis When you need to engrave without the rotary chuck, do as follows to detach the rotary chuck: Unplug the engraver. 2. Remove the protective cover. 3.
  • Page 57 5.4 Instructions for Specific Materials When engraving a new material, it can be helpful to engrave a test matrix of small boxes produced with various speed, power, and frequency settings to home in on the exact effect that you are looking for.
  • Page 58 6 Maintenance Unless otherwise specified, ONLY perform adjustment and maintenance of this device when the power is turned off and the power supply has been disconnected. ONLY allow trained and skilled professionals to modify or disassemble this device. • Keep the workroom clean and dust-free at all times. •...
  • Page 59 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Common Problems Problems Solutions Make sure you are using an authentic window system; if not, use another computer loaded with the right software. The driver installation Use a different data cable. failure The computer port or its board has a problem; try with another computer.
  • Page 60 7 Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Click the practical center button. The picture or text should be in the center of the canvas. Nothing displayed on canvas board when importing text or picture Reduce Speed to less than 1000, and adjust Start TC(US) to -2000 or less.
  • Page 61 7.2 Wrong Focal Length Despite the Merged Red Dots Generally, the right focal length is reached when the two red dots emitted by the red light guider merges into one. However, this indicator of focal length is subject to the changes in laser sources and field lenses.
  • Page 62 7 Troubleshooting 5. Click to import the TEXT for testing, use the default parameters, and tick Continuous Part. 6. Press Red in EZCad or hitting F1 on the keyboard to ensure it’ll mark on the test material. 7. Click Mark in EZCad or press F2 on the keyboard. The laser should be in continuous marking state.
  • Page 63 10. Manually adjust the relative position of the red light guiders to make their dots merge. Tighten the screws.
  • Page 64 7 Troubleshooting 7.3 Inconsistency Problems The size of the preview and the mark is inconsistent with the software display, or the preview and the mark are not horizontal or vertical but slanted. • Check and fix the parameters. See §4.5.4 Configuring Parameters on Page 32.
  • Page 65 The red-light preview is inconsistent with the actual engraving position. • Check and fix the parameters. See §4.5.4 Configuring Parameters on Page 32. • If the problem remains, fix the parameters. a. Select Parameter (F3) → Other → Red light pointer. b.
  • Page 68 Scan for the latest user manual LYF-60W | MOPA | Fiber Laser Marking Machine User Manual F M M - J 6 W 2 - D 2 R e v. 3 0 A u g . 2 0 2 4...