Content
1 Safety Information ............................................................................................ 1
1.1
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Symbol Guide ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3
General Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Laser Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.5
Electrical Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 Material Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................... 6
1.7
Disposal Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 6
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1
General Information .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Designated Use .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Components ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.4.1
Package List................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.2
Main Parts ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.3
Laser Path ...................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.4
Laser Head ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.5
Control Panel ................................................................................................................................. 17
2.4.6
Screen Display .............................................................................................................................. 19
2.4.7
Connection Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 21
2.4.8
Electronics Bay ............................................................................................................................. 23
2.4.9
Laser Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 24
3 Installation........................................................................................................... 25
3.1
Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2 Selecting a Location .................................................................................................................................. 25
3.3 Unpacking Your Engraver ........................................................................................................................ 26
3.4 Installing the Water Cooling System (Not Included) ........................................................................ 27
3.5 Installing the Exhaust System ................................................................................................................. 28
3.6 Connecting to Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 29
3.7 Setting Up Your Control Computer ....................................................................................................... 30
3.7.1
RDWorks V8 .................................................................................................................................. 31
3.7.2
Lightburn ........................................................................................................................................ 33
3.8 Initial Testing ............................................................................................................................................... 37
3.8.1
Emergency Shutoff ...................................................................................................................... 37
3.8.2
Cover Shutoff (Interlock) ............................................................................................................ 37
3.8.3
Water Shutoff ................................................................................................................................ 38
3.8.4
Laser Path Calibration ................................................................................................................. 38
3.8.5
Air Assist ......................................................................................................................................... 38
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