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Laguna Tools IQ Pro Owner's Manual

Laguna Tools IQ Pro Owner's Manual

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IQ Pro Owner's Manual
Laguna Tools
744 Refuge Way, Suite 200
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
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  • Page 1 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Laguna Tools 744 Refuge Way, Suite 200 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 lagunatools.com...
  • Page 2 Scope of This Manual This manual outlines the basic operations, Quick Start, Multi-Tool Programs, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for the IQ PRO Router equipped with the Rich Auto B57E Handheld Controller. For detailed instructions and videos, please go to www.lagunatools.com. Refer to www.lagunatools.com...
  • Page 3 Intended Use ..........................6 Safety Information ........................... 6 Machine Specifications ..................12 Dimensional Drawing ........................13 The IQ Pro Machine ................... 15 IQ Pro Components ........................15 Accessories ..........................17 Setting Up the IQ Machine ................18 Attach an Electrical Plug to the Power Cord ................18 Setup the Pail for the Liquid Cooled Spindle ................
  • Page 4 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Quick Start Section .................... 28 Multiple Tool Program ..................32 Setting Tool Offsets ........................32 Setting XY Work Origin ......................... 33 Setting Z Work Origin ........................33 Run Program ..........................33 Understanding Work Coordinate Systems ................... 34 Tool Cone Setup ...........................
  • Page 5 Laguna Tools equipment is designed for specific and limited applications. This product should not be modified nor used for any application other than its intended use.
  • Page 6 Always have a fire extinguisher ready to extinguish a fire. Never leave the machine running unattended. The tools sold by Laguna Tools are safe when used properly, as described by the American National Safety Institute, the UL Standards of safe tool use, and the IEC standards of safe tool use.
  • Page 7 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual The machine is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Personnel who are not familiar with the correct and safe operation of the machine should not operate the machine until properly trained.
  • Page 8 24. Keep a copy of this manual for future reference. 25. All motion parameters have been set up by Laguna Tools. If any modifications are required, please have a qualified operator perform the changes.
  • Page 9 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 1.5.2 Health and Safety 1. Always wear approved personal health and safety equipment as indicated for the materials and type of operations that will be performed. These should include face, eye, respiratory, hearing, and body safety protection devices. Wear safety glasses/face shield and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) even during short periods of operation.
  • Page 10 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 7. While the use of an extension cord is discouraged, if it is necessary, verify the cord is in good condition, meets the current requirements, and is located so as not to present a tripping hazard.
  • Page 11 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 3. Avoid pinch points and entanglement hazards. Keep hands and clothing away from any moving objects, rotating/moving cutting tools, ball screws, bearings, gantries, guide rails, and any other hazards while in operation. 4. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was designed.
  • Page 12 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 2.0 Machine Specifications Spindle RPM 6,000 – 24,000 Controller Rich Auto DSP B57E Handheld Ball Screw On All Axis Gantry Clearance 10” Machine Worktable 24” x 36” or 24” x 48” Machine Footprint (W x L x H) 44”...
  • Page 13 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Dimensional Drawing...
  • Page 14 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual NOTES:...
  • Page 15 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 3.0 The IQ Pro Machine The IQ Pro is designed to supply years of service. The IQ Pro performs multiple functions, thereby reducing the number of machines needed to complete projects. IQ Pro Components Figure 3-1: IQ Pro Machine Components...
  • Page 16 2. Handheld Controller The B57E Handheld Controller (HHC) controls all the functions of the IQ Pro. 3. Caterpillar Track The caterpillar track runs along the side of the machine in a trough and carries all the electrical cables and the spindle cooling tubes.
  • Page 17 The pipe connector is push fit and is used for connection of the spindle water pipe. Accessories The following accessories are included with the IQ Pro: • One (1) Water Pump One (1) Handheld Controller •...
  • Page 18 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 4.0 Setting Up the IQ Machine Attach an Electrical Plug to the Power Cord A Power Cord with a NEMA L6-30 plug (not provided) must be connected to the electrical power cord in the center rear of the electrical cabinet.
  • Page 19 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Vacuum Pump Installation The vacuum pump provides the suction necessary to hold projects to the vacuum table. The vacuum pump should be installed prior to operation. 1. Remove the cover from the vacuum pump power box. (Figure 4.4 and/or Figure 4.5)
  • Page 20 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 2. Connect the vacuum pump wires to the Leg 1 and Leg 2 (Figure 4-4/4-5). 3. Connect the green ground to the ground terminal (Figure 4-4/4-5). 4. Open the cover of the electrical cabinet using the keys provided.
  • Page 21 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual NOTES:...
  • Page 22 Please review and observe these Dos and Don’ts before turning on the power to the IQ Pro: 1. DO verify the water level in the spindle reservoir. If operating the IQ Pro for carving work, a much larger quantity of water will be needed for the spindle-cooling reservoir.
  • Page 23 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual NOTE Before you turn on the machine, remove all tools and other objects from the machine table. 1. Verify the water reservoir is full and the water is circulating through the spindle. 2. Press the Control Power ON/OFF button (Figure 5-2) on the control panel.
  • Page 24 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Homing the IQ Pro Homing refers to establishing set coordinates which the machine uses as a starting point. The machine must be homed each time it is powered on. 1. When the B57E controller is powered on, the user will be prompted with the HomeTypeAtStart window (Figure 5-3).
  • Page 25 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Figure 5-4: B57E HHC Keypad FILE – Loads a job file REPEAT MACHINING – Repeat last program ADVANCED – Opens the Advanced Function menu...
  • Page 26 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual TOOL CHANGE – Opens the Tool Change menu BREAK WORK - Saves the stop points 1 -9 (C+ to Z-) – Functions as both the numerical keys and the Jog Spindle Controls X/Y  0 – Set X and Y work origin FAST/SLOW –...
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  • Page 28 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 6.0 Quick Start Section This section provides a workflow from turning on the machine to starting your program. This walkthrough assumes only Tool 1 is used: 1. Power on machine (Section 4.2). 2. Home machine (Section 4.4).
  • Page 29 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual b. Select your program  REF/OK. 8. Mount work piece to the tabletop. a. This can be done with supplied table clamps (Figure 5-3). b. There are multiple ways to secure the work piece. Find the method which works best for your application before continuing.
  • Page 30 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 14. Put on your safety glasses and run the program. a. In case of an emergency or machine failure you can hit the E-STOP button on the control cabinet. In most cases the stop/cancel button on the HHC is a preferred stopping method.
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  • Page 32 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 7.0 Multiple Tool Program There are preliminary steps that need to be done before running a multi-tool program: 1. Prepare the machine (Sections 5.2). 2. Prepare all tool cones for the job and place into the corresponding tool holders.
  • Page 33 Run Program 1. Copy the G-Code program to a USB and transfer to the controller’s internal memory. When running a program directly from a USB, memory transfer is less reliable. Laguna Tools recommends storing the program in the controller’s internal memory.
  • Page 34 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Understanding Work Coordinate Systems 1. Machine Coordinates (Workpiece 0). a. The origin is based off the home switches. b. Tool positions and TTO switch location are set relative to machine coordinates. c. Press MENU + ZRN/0 to switch to Workpiece 0.
  • Page 35 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 2. Put an empty tool cone into the spindle using the manual tool release button. 3. Using the handheld controller’s jog control, carefully guide the cone into the tool rack. Step Jog Mode can be used for smaller and precise increments.
  • Page 36 7.9.1 Machine Axes and Orientation On all standard Laguna Tools IQ CNC routers, there are three (3) axes on the machine. These three (3) axes are X, Y, and Z. Each separate axis has a negative and positive direction to it.
  • Page 37 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 7.9.2 V-Carve Material Set-up 1. Job Type - Whether the piece has machining tool paths on just one side or both sides. Normally, this will be set to single sided. 2. Job Size - The size of the material in use. Verify the dimensions are accurate.
  • Page 38 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 3. Z Zero Position - Basis for the height of the tool. On the IQ, the machine is configured to use a Z zero at Material Surface as that is referring to the top of the part you are machining and all tool heights are based off the surface.
  • Page 39 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 1. Save Toolpaths - When saving your toolpath on the IQ, verify the box next to Output all visible toolpaths to one file is checked to save multiple tool paths using the same exact tool into one (1) file.
  • Page 40 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 8.0 Maintenance Regular maintenance of the IQ Pro will ensure optimal performance. Please follow these maintenance routines. Failure to follow maintenance procedures will void the warranty. Lubrication Regularly lubricate the bearing surfaces and the ball screws (every twelve (12) hours at a minimum).
  • Page 41 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Weekly Checks 1. Inspect lubrication of bearing surfaces (linear guides and ballscrews) and reapply where needed. Wipe away any excess and buff with a dry polishing cloth. 2. Clean the cutters. 3. Check cutter teeth for chips and dullness.
  • Page 42 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Ball Screw Adjustment The ball screws are factory set and no adjustment should be required. If the ball screws need adjustment, the C wrench nut needs to be adjusted. 1. Bend the locking tag washer out of the slot in the nut.
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  • Page 44 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual 9.0 Troubleshooting IQ Machine Issue Suggested Action 1. Verify the start switch is firmly and fully pressed. 2. Verify the Emergency Switch is fully released. 3. Verify the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
  • Page 45 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action 1. Dull cutting tools. Replace the tool or have it resharpened. 2. Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed Spindle slows down during a cut rate. 3. Cutter feeds and spindle speed are not correct.
  • Page 46 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action 1. Verify the handheld controller cable is properly connected. 2. Verify the drive wires are not loose or damaged. The gantry or router head will not function 3. Verify the handheld controller is not damaged 4.
  • Page 47 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action May be caused by a corrupted operating system (OS). 1. Hold down a button on power-up to enter The screen is frozen Loading on start-up emergency mode. 2. Reload the OS via updating.
  • Page 48 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action Verify the buttons are operational: 1. Press MENU. Button not responding 2. Select System Set-up. 3. Select Buttons check. 1. Verify the cable connections are good. DSP screen does not light when power is 2.
  • Page 49 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action Verify there is + and – 24vdc at the switch. If power is Home switch LED does not light present, the switch has failed. The home switch is damaged and shorting the output.
  • Page 50 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action Verify correct power to the lead shine stepper drivers. Green LEDs should be lit on the driver. A red LED indicates the driver is faulted. No LED light indicates no power. If there is only one motor not moving, move the connection to another driver.
  • Page 51 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Issue Suggested Action This occurs when the sensor on the dust hood lifting cylinders does not recognize the hood is retracted. Verify the sensor signal: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select input/output control. 3. Check if input #15 changes state.
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  • Page 57 Any machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same manner in which it was received. A part or blade is being returned must have adequate packaging to ensure it is not damaged during shipping. In...
  • Page 58 Laguna Tools Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the responsibility of the user. Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four (24) hours of delivery.
  • Page 59 IQ Pro Owner’s Manual Laguna Tools Warranty...
  • Page 60 Laguna Tools, Inc. 744 Refuge Way, Suite 200 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 1-800-234-1976 www.lagunatools.com Copyright © 2025 Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.