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- Page 1 V20240802 SH-F50 Split Fibre Marking Machine User Manual For Commercial or Industrial Use Only Read Carefully Before Use Keep for Future Reference...
- Page 2 Preface Thank you for choosing our laser equipment. This fiber laser marking machine is intended for commercial or industrial 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 OMTech shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our product(s). In no event shall OMTech’s liability exceed the value of the product(s) sold.
- Page 4 Contents 1. Introduction ..........................1 1.1 General Information ......................1 1.2 Symbol Guide ........................1 1.3 Designated Use........................2 1.4 Technical Specifications ......................2 1.5 Components ...........................3 2. Safety Information........................6 2.1 General Safety........................6 2.2 Laser Safety..........................6 2.3 Electrical Safety ........................7 2.4 Material Safety........................7 3. Installation ............................9 3.1 Overview..........................9 3.2 Location Selection........................9 3.3 Electrical Grounding ......................9...
- Page 5 1. Introduction 1.1 General Information This manual is the designated user guide for the installation, setup, safe operation, and maintenance of your fibre laser marking machine. It is divided into six chapters covering general information, safety instructions, installation steps, operation instructions, maintenance instructions, and contact information. All personnel involved in the installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and repair of this machine should read and understand this manual, particularly its safety instructions.
- Page 6 1.4 Technical Specifications Model SH-F50 Input Power 220V/50Hz Rated Power Expected Service Life 100,000 hr.
- Page 7 1.5 Components Main Parts A. Main Tower—This houses the fibre laser source, its mainboard, and various connections. B. Galvo Lens Head—The high-speed galvanometer scanning head focuses the laser beam to a fine point, directing it to proper locations on the target material during engraving. C.
- Page 8 Main Tower A. Stepper Motor—This motor helps control attached rotary axes. B. Mainboard—This circuit board works with your software to control the laser. C. Mainboard Power Supply—This device draws 0.5A to convert standard electricity to 5V 3A power for the mainboard. D.
- Page 9 Power Buttons A. Mainboard Power—Activates the mainboard inside the main tower. Press this first during startup and last during shutdown. B. Scanner Power—Activates the galvanometer on the laser arm. Press this second during startup and shutdown. C. Laser Power—Activates the fibre laser source. Press this last during startup and first during shutdown. Command Tool Bar View Tool Bar Object...
- Page 10 2. Safety Information 2.2 General Safety Instructions • Use this laser marking device only in accordance with all applicable local and national laws and regulations. • Use this device only in accordance with this instruction manual and the manual for the engraving software included with it.
- Page 11 • 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 fibre source’s housing opened, as the closed laser light path is necessary to prevent laser radiation leakage.
- Page 12 • Gold • Silver • Steel • Stone, including Granite, Marble, etc. • Titanium • Tungsten This machine can be used with some other metals, hard plastics, and other materials with some care. For other materials, if you are unsure about its safety or laserability with this device, seek out its material safety data sheet (MDS). Pay especial attention to information about safety, toxicity, corrosiveness, reflectivity, and reaction(s) to high heat.
- Page 13 3. Installation 3.1 Installation Overview A complete working system consists of the fibre laser source, the laser arm with the galvanometer lens, a computer (not included) with engraving software (included), and all applicable connection cables. A support column and workbed come included to assist your work.
- Page 14 3.4 Assembly Instructions Step 1. Install the support column onto the worktable using the four mounting holes and the provided bolts. Step 2. Install the laser arm onto the support column using the provided bolts. Mount the laser arm so that its lens Align the four holes on the housing Tighten it into place with the included box is positioned over the work area.
- Page 15 3.5 Control Computer Installation See the separate engraving software manual for details on the requirements for the control computer. The control computer should not be placed more than 4.5 m (15 feet) away from the fibre laser marker in order to avoid possible interference to the signal in its line.
- Page 16 Step 4. If you previously disconnected the control computer, reconnect it via the USB cable now. If your computer is already connected and EZCad is already running, restart it now to establish a connection between the computer and the laser’s control board. Step 5.
- Page 17 Step 9. Replace the test material with the actual material. Use the foot pad or press Mark or hit F2 in EZCad to engrave your pattern. Again, do not stare at the laser in operation even with protective eyewear. Watch for possible issues like sparks or fires, however, and be prepared to quickly extinguish a fire if necessary.
- Page 18 Precious Metals: Gold and similarly soft metals should be engraved with less power but a moderate speed. Silver and other semidurable metals are best engraved at a slightly higher power and slightly slower speed, but still not at the same power and speed as steel or aluminum. Plastics When engraving plastics, generally use low power and high speed settings.
- Page 19 QR code to the right. Come join the OMTech community at our official laser group on Facebook or visit the company forums at omtechlaser.com. Check our YouTube channel for helpful hints and instructional videos.
- Page 20 F M M - 5 0 W 2 - A 2 Rev. 02 Aug. 2024...
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