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ALSEC 2.0 QUICK START GUIDE Smart Enclosure 2.0 for Laser Engraving Please read this manual before use and keep it properly for future reference.
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Delivery Date Software Computer System parts after receiving the product, please contact our customer service. AlgoLaser will cover the shipping cost of the incorrect product or send the replacement parts. Problem Description, Video & Photo Troubleshooting Support AlgoLaser offers online troubleshooting guides that After submmitting, our engineer will reply helps you to solve problems step-by-step.
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CONTENTS 01 Before You Start 1.1 Item List 02 Enclosure Assembly 03 How to Use 3.1 Compatible Devices 3.2 How to Use ALSEC 2.0 3.3 Use LightBurn to Operate 3.4 Use LightBurn to Control Camera 3.5 Use LaserGRBL to Operate...
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Note: Please refer to the label attached to the real object to install. The side with the label (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H) is the outer surface of the box. Left panel Right panel Top panel Rear panel Top cover panel Front cover panel Bottom plates Bottom plates ALSEC 2.0...
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Upper rear frame Lower rear frame Front frame Support frame Middle frame Handle Angle brackets Hook Three-dimensional connector cover Hinge ALSEC 2.0...
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M3*8 screw M3*10 screw M5*16 screw M6*20 screw M6*16 screw M6*12 screw M5*12 screw 2mm / 2.5mm / 3mm / 4.0mm allen key Wrench * The above images are for reference only. Please refer to the actual product. ALSEC 2.0...
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Assembling Enclosure may bring some challenges, Don't worry, follow the steps step by step to complete it!
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M4 Nut M4*35 Screw Fan Mesh M4*35 Screw M4 Nut M4 Nut Fan Mesh M4 Nut Please refer to the installation video in the Smart Enclosure 2.0 playlist on Tips https://www.youtube.com/@algolaserofficial/playlists. ALSEC 2.0...
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Lower rear frame Note the direction of the lower rear frame Connect the rear panel with the lower rear frame Note that the corner side of the rear panel facing up, and the other side facing down ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Assemble the left and right panel M5*12 Screw *2 Connect the left and right panel with the lower rear frame, then lock in two M5*12 screw. Right panel Left panel ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Assemble the upper rear frame M6*16 Screw *2 Put the upper rear frame on the rear panel. Upper rear frame Lock a M6*16 screw in each side of the frame. upper rear frame M6*16 Screw M6*16 Screw ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Assemble the support frame M5*16 Screw *2 Use two M5*16 screws to connect Support frame the support frame with the panels installed. M5*16 Screw M5*16 Screw support frame ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Assemble the bottom plates Insert the bottom plates, M6*12 Screw *2 Bottom plates Fix the bottom plate with M6*12 screws in the middle. Note the two small holes reserved are on the left. M6*12 Screw M6*12 Screw ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Assemble the lower front frame M5*12 Screw *2 Front frame Loosen the screw slightly Loosen the screw slightly Notice:To install the lower front frame easily, loosen two pre-installed M6 screws. ALSEC 2.0...
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Note the direction, the cable side is on the left. ALSEC 2.0...
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M5*12 Screw M5*12 Screw Finally tighten the screws Finally tighten the screws ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Assemble the top panel Top panel Install one side then the other. Note the direction, the corner side faces the rear panel. Push the top panel forward into the upper rear frame and tighten it. ALSEC 2.0...
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Assemble the middle frame M6*20 Screw *4 Connect the middle frame with the top panel. Middle frame Use four M6*20 screws to fasten the two parts. M6*20 Screw M6*20 Screw Note the direction, the cable side is on the left. ALSEC 2.0...
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Connect the top and front cover panel with the angle brackets and tighten them with M6*20 screws. M6*20 Screw M6*20 Screw M6*20 Screw M6*20 Screw 80% completed, keep up the good work! We will be able to see the complete Smart Enclosure 2.0 soon! ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 M4*16 Screw *2 Handle Assemble the handle, 8 Screw *2 Hook hook, and hinge M4*10 Screw *2 Hinge *2 M3*8 Screw M4*10 Screw M4*16 Screw ALSEC 2.0...
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/ 14 Connect the lid to the main body M4*10 Screw *2 Use M4*10 screws to lock the hinge to connect the lid and the main body. M4*10 Screw ALSEC 2.0...
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Three-dimensional connector cover *4 Assemble the three-dimensional connector cover, clamp, smoke pipe Clamp Smoke pipe Insert the smoke pipe into the clamp, then into the exhaust flange, and use the open-end wrench to tighten the screws on the clamp. ALSEC 2.0...
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10 Screw *2 The cable is pre-installed. Please lock in two screws and connect four accessories. M3*10 screws M3*10 screws Use two M3*10 screws to lock the wire splitter into the bottom plate (The cables are threaded, please lock.) ALSEC 2.0...
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The cable connected the interface and the wire splitter is hidden in the lower front frame. (The diagram above is the wire splitter.) Camera interface: white PH2.0 4PIN air docking interface Light interface: white HY2.0 2PIN air docking interface Fan interface: red HY2.0 3PIN air docking interface ALSEC 2.0...
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Controller: USB connector: DIN 4PIN: To turn on/off the lights and Connect the camera Power connector, to the computer. connect to the machine or smart hub. ALSEC 2.0...
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3.1 Compatible Devices Machine Type Lid Lifted Lid Closed DIY KIT MK2 Alpha MK2 DIY KIT MINI ALSEC 2.0...
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3.2 How to Use ALSEC 2.0 Put the machine into the enclosure. The indicator shows red when the lid is lifted. ALSEC 2.0...
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The indicator shows green when the lid is closed. Push the light button to turn on/off the light inside, and the light icon on the screen shows ON/OFF ALSEC 2.0...
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Push the fan button to turn on/off the fan, and the fan icon on the screen shows ON/OFF Engraving will be paused when the safety lid lifts. ALSEC 2.0...
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Engraving continues after closing the safety lid. ALSEC 2.0...
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LaserGRBL / LightBurn software. LightburnSoftware.com lasergrbl.com Note: The LightBurn software requires a purchase to use. 3.3 Use LightBurn to Operate Connect Alec 2.0 with LightBurn. The “ok’” on the console field means connection is successful. ALSEC 2.0...
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Send “M12” to the console field to turn on the lights. Send “M13” to the console field to turn off the lights. ALSEC 2.0...
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Send “M14” to the console field to turn on the fan. Send “M15” to the console field to turn off the fan. ALSEC 2.0...
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In the Laser Tools menu, select Camera Lens Calibration. Choose HDR Camera in the list, select Standard Lens, click Next. In the Lens Calibrtion Wizard window, close honeycomb check enabled. Click Capture button to capture the image, click Next. ALSEC 2.0...
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Enter appropriate settings according to your machine, laser module and material. The engraving pattern preview is on the “Sample Image” part in the diagram below. The pattern is used to align the camera view. Click Frame to ensure the position. Click Start to engrave. ALSEC 2.0...
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Click “Capture Image” button to get the image on the right side of the diagram below. Click Next. Camera alignment guidance->double-click '+' marks in the order they are numbered (1, 2, 3, 4). Click Next to continue. ALSEC 2.0...
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Camera alignment guidance->Click “Finish” button to end. In the Window menu, select Camera Control. ALSEC 2.0...
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Select an appropriate camera, update the camera and get an image. Click the button on the diagram below, if the laser module is right on the position you clicked, it means the camera is successfully aligned. After the camera alignment, the machine can be used normally. ALSEC 2.0...
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Use the right COM. Make sure the machine is not connected with another software. Click the connect icon( as shown in the diagram below) to connect. After connection, send “M12” to the field to turn on the lights. ALSEC 2.0...
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Send “M13” to the field to turn off the lights. Send “M14” to the field to turn on the fan. ALSEC 2.0...
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Send “M15” to the field to turn off the fan. ALSEC 2.0...
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No response from the machine when being powered on. No power supply: Please check the socket and switch as well as the machine power socket to ensure that they have been correctly plugged with normal power supply. It cannot be connected to computer. USB cable not connected: Please check the USB data cable interface on the machine and computer to ensure it's correctly plugged in.The USB interface on the front panel of some desktop computers is invalid, it's better to connect to the interface on the back.
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