Omtech USB1006c User Manual page 9

Front View
A. Cover—The cover provides access to the main bay for placing and retrieving materials, as well as fixing the
laser path alignment and other maintenance. Power to the laser is automatically cut when the cover is opened.
B. Viewing Window—The polycarbonate window is shielded to protect you and others from the laser and its
reflection, allowing monitoring of the engraving process. However, you should never stare continuously at the
laser during operation, even through the window.
C. Ammeter—This shows and adjusts the amount of current being used by the laser tube.
D. Y-Axis Rail—The Y-axis rail supports the movement of the X-axis rail up and down the workbed.
E. X-Axis Rail—The X-axis rail holds the 2nd mirror and LED lighting. It also supports the movement of the
laser head left and right across the workbed.
F. Laser Head—The laser head holds the 3rd mirror, the focus lens, the autofocus sensor, the red dot guidance,
and the air assist outlet.
G. Workbed—The workbed can be adjusted in height to fit thinner and thicker materials, as well as adjusted
between the aluminium and honeycomb platforms. This is also where the accessories are located when the
engraver first arrives.
H. Control Panel—The control panel offers hands-on control of the engraving process, including manual move-
ment of the laser head and firing of the laser.
I. Laser Key—This key controls the power supply to your laser tube and air assist. Turn it on after the control
system power and turn it off before.
J. Reset Button—Press this button after the emergency is over to restore power to your machine. You also need
to press this button if the laser is turned off by the interlocks when the cover or one of the doors is opened
during engraving.
K. Emergency Stop—This button immediately cuts all power to the laser tube in the event of an emergency.
L. Indicator Lights—The red light comes on when the laser key turns on. The orange light comes on when the
cover opens. The green light comes on when the control system power turns on.
M. Warnings—This notice supplements the Safety Information chapter of this manual. Read it carefully before
using the machine.
N. Top Right Access Door—This door provides access to the control panel, buttons, and sensors for mainte-
nance at the front rear, and sides and repair.
O. Front Access Door—This door provides access to the waste hopper for easy cleanup after each project.
P. Connection Inputs—This panel includes the machine's ports for its USB, computer, and Ethernet
connections.
Q. Bottom Right Access Door—This door provides access to the mainboard, motor drivers, and control power
supply.
R. Feet—These feet can be rotated down to help anchor the machine in place.
S. Caster Wheels—The front wheels include locks to hold the engraver in place.
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