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LYF-20/30/60/80/100W | MOPA | Fiber
Laser Marking Machine
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  • Page 1 V20241127 LYF-20/30/60/80/100W | 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: Help Center

    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 ASAP to resolve your concerns.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 5.3 Rotary Axis Processing ..........................39 5.3.1 Installing the Rotary Axis ......................39 5.3.2 Instructions for EZCad ........................ 40 5.3.3 Instructions for Lightburn ......................41 5.3.4 Finishing-up............................ 47 5.3.5 Uninstalling the Rotary Axis ...................... 47 5.4 Instructions for Specific Materials ......................48 5.4.1 Metals ..............................

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Read this disclaimer completely and carefully before proceeding with the rest of the manual content. As-Is This OMTech 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.

  • Page 7: Symbol Guide

    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: Safety Information

    1 Safety Information 1.3 General Safety Instructions • Your engraver should come with instruction labels in the following locations. 110-120 V 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: Laser Safety Instructions

    • 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: Electrical Safety Instructions

    1 Safety Information • ONLY use this machine as described in § 1.6 Material Safety Instructions on Page 6. The laser settings and engraving process must be properly adjusted for specific materials. • Ensure the area is kept free of airborne pollutants, as these might pose a similar risk of reflection, combustion, etc.

  • Page 11: Material Safety Instructions

    • Unless otherwise specified, ONLY undertake adjustment, maintenance, and repair of the device when it is turned off and disconnected from its power supply. 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 the 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: Disposal Safety Instructions

    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: Introduction

    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: Specifications

    2.3 Specifications Model LYF-20W LYF-30W LYF-60W LYF-80W LYF-100W Laser Output Power 20 W 30 W 60 W 80 W 100 W Power Supply AC 110 V–120 V, 60 Hz ≤ 800 W Machine Power Expected Service Life 100,000 hr. Laser Wavelength...

  • Page 16: Package List

    2 Introduction 2.4 Package List...
  • Page 17 Part Qty. Main Tower Support Column Worktable Galvo Lens Head Power Cable USB Cable Foot Switch Positioning Bar Laser Keys USB Flash Drive Four-Pin Aviation Connector Bolts Hex Wrench 1 Set Height Lock Tape Measure Laser Protective Eyeglass 1 Pair Tool Box Monitor Mount Steel Ruler...

  • Page 18: Components

    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: Connection Inputs

    3.2 Connection Inputs Laser Cable Transmits the laser beam from its source to the galvo lens. USB Port Connects the machine to your control computer. If you do not install a protective cover, connect to the provided Remote Control remote control terminal. If you install a protective cover, connect to the control cable of the protective cover.

  • Page 20: Power Buttons

    3 Components 3.3 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.

  • Page 21: Software Main Interface

    3.4 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 Drawing Tools...

  • Page 22: Installation

    4 Installation 4.1 Installation Overview A complete working system consists of the fiber laser source, the laser arm with one of the included galvanometer lenses, 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 23: Electrical Grounding

    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 24: Assembly

    4 Installation 4.4 Assembly 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 25 2. (Optional for Model LYF-80W and LYF-100W) Attach the provided 110×110 mm Field Lens 2 if you want a better laser beam quality by screwing the original one out and screwing the desired one in the galvo casing. 3. (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.
  • Page 26 4 Installation 5. Make all necessary connections between the various components. a. Connect the main power cable from the main power port to the power supply. b. Connect the USB cable from the USB port to the control computer. c. Plug the remote control terminal into the remote control port on the back of the main tower.

  • Page 27: Installing The Software

    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 28 4 Installation 5. Click Update Driver. 6. Click the second option Browse my computer for driver software.
  • Page 29 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” is for 64-bit installation. 8.
  • Page 30 4 Installation 9. After installation, click Close. 10. Click Close.

  • Page 31: Running The Ezcad Software

    11. Make sure that the driver has been installed successfully. 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.

  • Page 32: Configuring Parameters

    4 Installation 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 33 3. Click Param (F3) to check and make sure the settings on each subpage are the same as that on the picture “Parameter-Field.jpg”, “Parameter-Laser Control.jpg”, “Parameter-Other-Red light pointer.jpg”, and “Parameter-Port.jpg” in the USB drive.

  • Page 34: Operation

    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 35 2. 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 36: Focusing

    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 37: Preparing Your Design

    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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41: Testing The Engraving Effect

    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 42: Stop And Resume

    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. Resume operation following the normal operational sequence. 5.2.6 Engraving Replace the test material with the actual material.

  • Page 43: Finishing-Up

    5.2.7 Finishing-up When you have finished engraving your design, deactivate the systems as follows: Close the EZCad software and disconnect the USB cable with your computer. 2. Press the Focus Switch button on the scanning head to turn off the red light guider. 3.

  • Page 44: Rotary Axis Processing

    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. 2. Connect the 4-receptacle rotary cable to the rotary axis port. 3.

  • Page 45: Instructions For Ezcad

    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 46: Instructions For Lightburn

    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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 3. 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 52: Finishing-Up

    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. Unplug and remove the rotary chuck away. 3.

  • Page 53: Instructions For Specific Materials

    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 54: Maintenance

    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. If you do not find the relevant maintenance in the manual, please try to search in the Maintenance section on our official website omtechlaser.com in the help center,...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting This chapter introduces common faults and their solutions. If you do not find the relevant problems and solutions in the manual, please try to search for the problem and its solution in the Troubleshooting section on our official website omtechlaser.com the help center, where we may update relevant content in real-time more quickly.

  • Page 56: Common Problems

    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 57 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 58: Wrong Focal Length Despite The Merged Red Dots

    7 Troubleshooting 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 59 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 60: Inconsistency Problems

    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 27.
  • Page 61 The red-light preview is inconsistent with the actual engraving position. • Check and fix the parameters. See §4.5.4 Configuring Parameters on Page 27. • If the problem remains, fix the parameters. a. Select Parameter (F3) → Other → Red light pointer. b.
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