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GCC Technologies LaserPro S400, User Manual

The GCC Technologies LaserPro S400 is a powerful laser engraving machine designed for precision and efficiency. For easy setup and operation, make sure to download the Installation Manual from our website for free. With this comprehensive manual, you'll have all the information you need to get started with your new LaserPro S400.

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of dots to compose a raster image. 

The  following  diagram  is  an  example  of  the  raster  effects  when  using  the  different 

diffusion types. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tip 

There is no “correct” or “best” setting when using the Raster options. The  most 

appropriate  settings  will  be  based  on  a  variety  of  factors:  your  design,  the 

material you are engraving on, and the results you wish to achieve, etc. Please 

take some time to experiment with the multitude of raster options to get the one 

you feel is the best for your piece. This is where much of the fun in engraving 

is….experimentation! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for LaserPro S400

Page 1: ...Spirit Series User Manual...

Page 2: ...is clearly on the cutting edge of all laser systems GCC understands that a creative technical background is the key to successful growth in the ever changing information economy We have a strong team...

Page 3: ...View 49 3 5 Rear View 50 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation 51 4 1 Machine Setup 52 4 1 1 Powering Up the Machine 52 4 1 2 Connecting the Computer 52 4 1 2 1 Networking Connectivity Setup 53 4 1 2 2 Eth...

Page 4: ...tings of Picture for Better Engraving Quality 155 Chapter 7 Optional Items 158 7 1 Fume Extraction Unit 159 7 2 Air Compressor 160 7 3 Focus Lens Options 163 7 4 Pass Through Door Options 165 7 5 Hone...

Page 5: ...3 232003110G 03 1 Chapter 1 Safety Principles of a CO2 Laser Safety Ratings The Safety Interlock System Safety Label Safety Measures Operating Environment...

Page 6: ...ion where the laser beam will fire Even though the LaserPro S400 is equipped with the most powerful laser to date through proper usage and taking necessary hardware safeguards will make it an extremel...

Page 7: ...t must be attached to the outer surface of the machine In compliance with CDRH standards the required warning labels are affixed at the time of manufacture to the LaserPro S400 attached on appropriate...

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Page 30: ...28 232003110G 03 CDRH Label This label indicates the class level of CDRH CE Label This label indicates the class level of CE...

Page 31: ...r in case of any accident Laser Path Warning Label will be affixed on the possible laser path When operators are nearby these paths they should be careful of the possible injury while the machine is o...

Page 32: ...path Normally you can find this label inside of machine Please take extra caution of this area when you conduct maintenance Emergency Stop Label This label indicates the emergency stop button You can...

Page 33: ...warning label Warning Label This label is located on the laser outer case of 60W 80W 100W only Protection Window Label This label indicates the protection wavelength You can find this label in the lo...

Page 34: ...rom laser cutting are very dangerous and may cause fire hazard DO NOT leave debris and scraps inside laser machine after job finished Always keep machine clean after job finished Enable the SmartAIR n...

Page 35: ...iation and indirect stray radiation may cause damage to both skin and eyes Exposure to the Class 4 laser beam may cause ignition of combustible material which can lead to a fire A proper and well main...

Page 36: ...d electrical noise Select a location that is large enough to accommodate the LaserPro S400 an exhaust system a computer and a work or storage table Select a location in which the ambient temperature r...

Page 37: ...ty and compliance with the essential requirements of the Directive has been based on elements of EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction...

Page 38: ...36 232003110G 03 2 Chapter 2 Unpacking Contents Unloading and Unpacking How to packing properly Contents and Accessories Checklist...

Page 39: ...nstructions for unpacking and assembly of the machine WARNING More than one person may be needed when loading and unloading the shipping crate in order to avoid body injury or damage to the machine NO...

Page 40: ...laser system will provide at least 2 feet 0 6meter of clearance on all sides of the machine Unpacking and Unloading Move the shipping crate close to the desired working location of the machine Unpack...

Page 41: ...39 232003110G 03 Step 2 Lift the top panel and remove Step 3 Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the brackets that secures the bars in place...

Page 42: ...40 232003110G 03 Step 4 Remove the top bars Step 5 Use a flathead screwdriver to pry loose the side brackets and remove them...

Page 43: ...41 232003110G 03 Step 6 Pull the front panel and lower it to an angle of about 45 degrees and then pull it away from the crate Do the same for the rear panel...

Page 44: ...42 232003110G 03 Step 7 Remove the left and right panel in the same way after the front and rear panel has been removed Step 8 Unbuckle and remove the belts that holds the machine in place...

Page 45: ...Philips screwdriver to remove the brackets that holds the machine in place Step 10 Position the ramps as shown below and the machine can now be pushed off the base board via the ramps The ramps are fo...

Page 46: ...TE More than one person may be needed when loading and unloading the shipping crate in order to avoid body injury or damage to the machine Step 2 Fasten the belts accordingly and make sure the machine...

Page 47: ...45 232003110G 03 Step 5 Place the top cover on the top of the machine and fix it with the fixers The machine is now repacked and ready for shipping...

Page 48: ...Contents and Accessories Checklist Please check to make sure that all of the following items are included within the shipping crate If any of the following items are missing immediately contact your l...

Page 49: ...47 232003110G 03 3 Chapter 3 Mechanical Overview Front View Top View Right View Left View Rear View...

Page 50: ...e some time to familiarize yourself with this section regarding the mechanical overview of the LaserPro S400 References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro S400 in later sections...

Page 51: ...49 232003110G 03 3 3 Right Profile View 3 4 Left Profile View Ethernet Port USB Port Power Cable Inlet Power On Off Switch Air Compressor Connector CCD Connector Port...

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Page 53: ...Installation Machine Setup Powering Up the Machine Power Cable Connection Connecting the Computer Graphics Software Setup Recommended Computer Configuration Installation of the LaserPro USB Driver Ins...

Page 54: ...rPro S400 can communicate with a computer through a USB Port or LAN Port connection interface Regardless of the connection method chosen you will need to connect the respective connection cable from t...

Page 55: ...LAN cable to the LAN port of GCC laser engravers and turn on machine Step 2 Navigate the Touch Screen through F4 Function Machine Setting LAN Setup Wizard IP Address Step 3 Go to Windows Control Pane...

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Page 58: ...the LAN port of GCC laser engravers and turn on machine Step 2 Navigate the Touch Screen through F4 Function Machine Setting LAN Setup Wizard DHCP OFF Step 3 Navigate the Touch Screen through F4 Func...

Page 59: ...onnections of computer right click mouse on the connected internet device and choose Properties Step 6 Choose the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties to open up the setting windo...

Page 60: ...192 168 3 X X value can be 1 255 while can t be the same number as machine Touch Screen setting in step 4 Step 8 Go to Control Panel Device and Printers of computer and right click on the laser machi...

Page 61: ...59 232003110G 03 Step 9 Select Add Pot under Ports tab and follow the instruction to enter the TCP IP information in laser machine s Touch Screen in step 4...

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Page 63: ...the Ethernet setting precisely with DHCP OFF assign the machine a static IP referring to the manual sometimes the communication might still not be able to work at this time you can refer to below acti...

Page 64: ...ddresses you are using to see if they are valid i Open command line mode in your windows system Press Windows key R the Run window will appear type CMD in the blank bar then press OK to open command l...

Page 65: ...ll see Request timed out message from destination IP 2 Diagnostics a For cases the communication is not ok can t get response just have Request timed out from destination IP you can look for two PC La...

Page 66: ...rmal now can get reply from destination IP we can be sure the IP addresses we set originally are invalid ask the LAN administrator to provide us a proper one b Directly connect the Laser machine and P...

Page 67: ...Size Format HP 16G FAT32 SanDisk 16G PNY 8G Kingston 8G 16G Transcend 4G 16G ADATA 8G 32G NOTE USB storage port of GCC laser engraver is compatible with USB 2 0 Please use above certified brands for G...

Page 68: ...older and define file name then click Save to convert Step 6 Move the file to the USB flash drive Step 7 Insert USB flash drive to the USB Storage port of GCC laser engravers NOTE USB storage function...

Page 69: ...ve File Step 9 Choose the file and press Enter button from Touch Screen to transmit the file to laser engraver Step 10 Press START button on Touch Screen to begin laser jobs NOTE File cannot be write...

Page 70: ...abled from motherboard s BIOS SPP Preferred Mode ECP Cable Less than 1 8 meters Software Compatibility The LaserPro S400 drivers are designed for Windows Vista 7 8 or other operating systems developed...

Page 71: ...this on your own from within the graphic software printer selection area or from the Windows Control Panel Printers and Faxes section 10 At the Printer Sharing screen select Do not share this printer...

Page 72: ...232003110G 03 2 Install Paralle Desktops under Mac OS environment 3 Read Software License Agreement and press Accept to continue installation 4 Enter your Mac OS X User Name and Password then press O...

Page 73: ...71 232003110G 03 5 Press Active 6 Press OK when activation is complete 7 Register Paralle Desktop...

Page 74: ...Register and OK to complete the installation of Paralle Desktop 9 Open Paralle Desktop in the Applications folder then choose File New 10 Press Install Windows from DVD or image file then press contin...

Page 75: ...73 232003110G 03 11 Select CD ROM drive with the Windows installation CD 12 Enter the Windows OS product key...

Page 76: ...is complete the windows OS installation procedure will start automatically 15 Windows OS installation is complete then you can refer to 4 6 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver to install GCC La...

Page 77: ...g Features users should firstly deselect Enable Advance Printing Features otherwise the machine is unable to recognize or read general files when uploaded Deselect Enable Advance Printing Features 1 C...

Page 78: ...Advanced Printing Features now all files can be recognized and uploaded File Transfer 1 Select your working object and then at the upper toolbar please choose File Print 2 At the print setup screen at...

Page 79: ...click on the lower left tab of Setup to enter Preferences settings 4 After all preferences are set click Print to send file to the machine for print out 4 6 Using Autodesk Inventor with GCC LaserPro...

Page 80: ...Delete border and title block by right clicking on sheet1 and selecting delete 3 Set sheet size to match working area of engraver Engraver working area can be found on the paper tab of the windows dri...

Page 81: ...Line Weight By Layer e Set color to match one of the 16 colors available in the pen tab of the windows driver 6 Cutting a Finish sketch b Right click on sketch and select properties c Line Type Contin...

Page 82: ...is an inexpensive and powerful plugin work under CorelDRAW or Illustrator software with GCC laser systems It increases the functions Corel Draw or Illustrators doesn t have or simplifies the operatio...

Page 83: ...h Screen Navigation Chart Graphic Touch Screen Function Pages The LaserPro S400 Print Driver Page Setup and Orientation Color Management Using the LaserPro S400 Print Driver LaserPro S400 Print Driver...

Page 84: ...hile the Touch Screen will allow you to set repeat times manipulate file order perform auto manual focusing and more 5 1 Using the Hardware 5 1 1 Laser Key Switch Turn the key switch to the ON positio...

Page 85: ...illuminate when machine finds any error Door The door light will illuminate when either the top lid or external pass through doors on the LaserPro S400 are open or improperly closed Power The power li...

Page 86: ...tton and the system will automatically adjust the optimal vertical focal distance for the laser Axis Control To manually adjust the X Y axis position of the lens carriage and the height of the work ta...

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Page 88: ...ting through the various functions of the control panel This will be the page that is displayed when you are processing your jobs This page contains specific job information such as the current job s...

Page 89: ...X axis of the lens carriage Carriage Work Table Adjustment Page Relevant Buttons Function Home Back to Main work page Up Manually decrease the height of the work table Z axis Down Manually increase th...

Page 90: ...nter position between two points or four points indicated by the user The SmartCENTER mode has to be enabled through the driver SmartCENTER Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Re...

Page 91: ...Vector Mode LAN Setup Other Reset Advanced Option Page this page allows you to enable different optional usages for the laser machine such as roll to roll auto feeder CCD calibration for contour cutt...

Page 92: ...The File Management Page allows you to manage the files from system or USB drive File Management Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Back to Home Page Main Work Page Navigat...

Page 93: ...cted job delete all jobs and go to the Link DLink Page to set and arrange multiple loaded jobs into a single job queue for processing System File Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous p...

Page 94: ...You can scroll through your job to processing USB Drive File Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Go back to Main work page Prev File Go back to previous file Next File Go t...

Page 95: ...change raster vector speed and power settings for the selected job File Information Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Edit Go to the File Management Edit Page for the selected...

Page 96: ...g the number of times to repeat the process of the selected job USB Drive File Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Go back to Main work page Prev File Go back to previous fi...

Page 97: ...This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs even when you have disconnected your computer from the LaserPro S400 Raster Power 0 0...

Page 98: ...ou to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs even when you have disconnected your computer from the LaserPro S400 Vector Pen 1 16 Vector Power 0 0 1...

Page 99: ...ff Carriage Free select Command Mode File Save Set Stabdby mode Save position Select Vector Mode LAN setup Wizard Scaling Other and Reset etc Machine Setting Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back t...

Page 100: ...duct auto focus accordingly using the new lens setting GCC LaserPro S400 machine include different mode which equipped different laser tubes make sure the laser tubes installed with your machine befor...

Page 101: ...GCC LaserPro S400 machine include different mode which equipped different laser tubes make sure the laser tubes installed with your machine before making adjustment Tune Auto Focus Page Relevant Butto...

Page 102: ...remove objects on table Pressing the Enter key at this point will confirm the prompt to move the work table to its lowest position If the Table Down is set to NO the LaserPro S400 will not display the...

Page 103: ...nter on the lens carriage Enabling this function will indicate the exact area the engraving laser will fire upon Red Beam YES NO Red Beam Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Save...

Page 104: ...move the lens carriage along the X and Y axis by hand with the top door open Whereas setting the Carriage Free to NO will lock the lens carriage and movement or positioning can only be done by the Tou...

Page 105: ...AW Photoshop Illustrator and more Whereas HPGL mode is a less common output format generated from some RIP applications signage industry Regardless of which format you will be working with both output...

Page 106: ...will automatically and immediately delete each job file from the LaserPro S400 after the engraving or cutting process Setting File Save to YES will retain the job files on the LaserPro S400 File Save...

Page 107: ...unction The Time function is to determine after how long the laser machine is idle it will enter in power saving automatically The default time is 4 minutes The Enter Standby function will turn the ma...

Page 108: ...ing relatively smaller objects positioned away from the default start position top left of the work table Recall Position To recall the saved position simply go to Functions page and press F4 again to...

Page 109: ...sacrificing output speed Keep in mind that speed and quality are usually at a tradeoff The system s default is Production Vector mode Modes Quality Production Speedy Slower speeds higher quality Fast...

Page 110: ...ply static IP address and you need to further enter the IP address MASK and GATE information Using Left or Right directional keys under dynamic IP setting page to scroll between different columns to e...

Page 111: ...on output is requried to your application Please reboot the machine after clicking Save button for the change Scaling Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Save Save your current s...

Page 112: ...audible notification when jobs are complete The Air Delay setting allows you to specify the delay in seconds of the SmartAIR air assist after the point of laser firing Language ENGLISH others depende...

Page 113: ...hine settings back to factory default Press ENTER to confirm the change and restart the machine Reset Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Return to Main Work Page Navigating...

Page 114: ...Auto Feeder and CCD Calibration Auto Feeder and CCD Calibration options are only available for those S400 machines with CO2 laser tube configuration Advanced Option Page Relevant Buttons Function Bac...

Page 115: ...when a fire is detected until the fire alarm alerts user and automatically stop laser firing For example if the sensor delay switch is set to the 3 second position the SmartGUARD will start an alarm a...

Page 116: ...nformation regarding the system such copyright laser machine name firmware version and other information Information Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Return to Main Work...

Page 117: ...u may set it up through the graphics software as well The following example takes CorelDRAW to demonstrate how to set up LaserPro S400 as the Printer 1 From the primary menu click FILE PRINT SETUP 2 F...

Page 118: ...s based on LaserPro S400 work table You MUST have the S400 set as the default printer prior to doing this 5 2 2 Color Management The LaserPro driver uses pen color settings to control laser engraver s...

Page 119: ...screenshot example The LaserPro S400 Print Driver consists of seven primary sections pages in which you will be able to choose various engraving cutting options and settings Options Page Pen Page Adv...

Page 120: ...f dots with varying density The entire selected image will be engraved using a single set of power and speed settings the black pen from the PEN menu Please refer to the next section of the detail reg...

Page 121: ...nual Color Fill Specify laser type to different color pens The GCC LaserPro print driver allows a maximum of 16 pen parameters to be set It will help user to set different parameters easily in one fil...

Page 122: ...ing functions Higher DPI settings result in cleaner and deeper engravings but require more time to complete Lower DPI settings result in coarser and shallower engravings but require less time to compl...

Page 123: ...ecome black and vice versa The Invert option is not available if disabled while Manual Color File mode is selected Tip Invert mode is useful when creating a stamp in Stamp Mode as inverting your norma...

Page 124: ...print to file in order to activate the Preview function File Function Options Page The file function section allows you to manage various laser parameters It can save all your perfect parameters to be...

Page 125: ...ool by selecting the appropriate job type engraving or cutting and material categories for the corresponding parameters to be applied History File This section contains a list of the recent files you...

Page 126: ...or from the pen menu and a color manager window will open where you can select define custom colors to define your own color shown in the picture below This is useful when your image is composed of co...

Page 127: ...as higher speeds at lower power will produce shallower cuts and engravings Raster Vector Pen Page DEFAULT SETTING Selected Checking the Raster checkbox will process only the raster functions for the a...

Page 128: ...ressor installed By selecting a pen color and checking this box will enable the SmartAIR air assist function for that particular pen color As an example if you are performing a combination of both sur...

Page 129: ...ion allow users to set the defocus or out of focus distance for a particular job One of application is polishing the acrylic can be polished after engraving Bridge Cutting Pen Page DEFAULT SETTING Uns...

Page 130: ...unit increment shorter or 1 if the final output is 1 unit increment longer than your graphic design setting Position Modes Advanced Page DEFAULT SETTING Home These selections allow you to control the...

Page 131: ...n two points or four points Tip The SmartCENTER function is a quick and easy way to precisely locate the center point between two points or four points It is a great tool for users whose jobs often re...

Page 132: ...mended that you select the Bottom To Top image output direction option This will minimize the amount of dust byproducts lodged in the engraved sections as the air extraction system is vented from the...

Page 133: ...raster engraving Any vector lines within the image will be treated as raster data and outputted as a raster engraving similar to a dot matrix printer Inside out Cutting This setting will always automa...

Page 134: ...erial parts after the laser cutting users can just peel off the material to get rid of waste parts You are welcome to visit below link for easy understanding https www youtube com watch v YgGTMHqtWqE...

Page 135: ...side with empty spaces between them The distance value can be set by the user and represents the limit or cutoff point in which side by side objects will be processed in Cluster mode or not If the di...

Page 136: ...g the line by line output sequence and by doing so masking the banding problems This feature is only suitable for engraving large sized graphics Note The overall working time will be increased True Im...

Page 137: ...can set your preferred measurement standard in which you would like to use with the S400 print driver You can choose between metric or imperial standards Image Tuning Paper Page DEFAULT SETTING 0 In...

Page 138: ...engraving fine small intricate text The following two pictures show engraved text magnified with no image tuning left picture and image tuning enabled right picture Extend Paper Page DEFAULT SETTING...

Page 139: ...age DEFAULT SETTING Unselected This option is only to be used with the Roll to Roll Autofeeder optional accessory properly set up The Roll to Roll Autofeeder function is allow laser system to work wit...

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Page 141: ...Print Driver Raster Page Dithering DEFAULT SETTING 0 This option control the way a raster engraved image is processed Each pattern type uses a different shape and arrangement of dots to compose the sh...

Page 142: ...the slider to the Light setting will decrease the contrast level of the engraved output Tip There are other ways to adjust an engraved image s contrast such as adjust the power speed settings or simpl...

Page 143: ...ter effects when using the different pattern types Dithering Matrix Variable depending on the Pattern Type selected DEFAULT SETTING 8x8 This control the resolution dot size and the number of dots the...

Page 144: ...st setting when using the Raster options The most appropriate settings will be based on a variety of factors your design the material you are engraving on and the results you wish to achieve etc Pleas...

Page 145: ...ntact sections and longer lasting stamp The pitch value setting allows you to adjust the base width of the ridge Broad pitch gives the maximum amount of support for each ridge Experiment with differen...

Page 146: ...144 232003110G 03 6 Chapter 6 Engraving and Cutting Techniques Raster Engraving Vector Cutting Vector and Raster 3D Tips Modify Image Setting of a Picture for Better Engraving Quality...

Page 147: ...f scissors cutting out the lines specified in your design An example of a vector cut piece would be a customized dining mat as shown in the picture below The S400 Print Driver determines which section...

Page 148: ...r string of characters is vector cut 6 3 Vector and Raster In some cases you will want to process both raster engraving and vector cutting tasks within a single project For example if you wanted to en...

Page 149: ...in this way various energy output is achieved and the 3D effects are produced By specifying different levels of black in design software the corresponding laser power energy will generate different de...

Page 150: ...hic is completed you can output the 3D graphic directly to the laser machine through GCC LaserPro driver which is very handy Or you can export the 3D graphics as JPG or BMP format and edit with freque...

Page 151: ...e software a significant amount of time is required to design and arrange the layout Thus we use a relatively simple graphic for illustration so that you would understand how to produce 3D graphics be...

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Page 153: ...ts your attention If you need to produce circular 3D graphics you only need to select Radial as the gray level type in the pull down menu of Type Then a circular 3D graphic may be produced Step 2 Prod...

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Page 155: ...output set the Mode as 3D Mode in the driver After setting the engraving parameters output the 3D graphic Tips for engraving 3D graphics LaserPro Application Lab provides a few reminders that may req...

Page 156: ...he engraved object Use the Touch Screen to lower the platform for about 7 8 mm and then engrave once again to achieve the better finish You are welcome to clink below link for easy understanding https...

Page 157: ...the computer by USB cable 2 Download the picture from the digital camera to the computer 3 Select the picture that you want to engrave 4 Import the image from the folder where the picture is located...

Page 158: ...156 232003110G 03 6 Change the Bitmap settings by setting Color to Grayscale 8 bit and Resolution to 300 dpi and click OK 7 Finally Invert the image by selecting Effects Transform Invert...

Page 159: ...s instruction is a simple example for general use There are many tips and tricks to achieve a good engraving quality It takes a lot of practice and experience to achieve a good engraving quality Diffe...

Page 160: ...3 7 Chapter 7 Optional Items Fume Extraction Unit Option Air Compressor Option Items Focus Lens Option Pass Through Door Option Grid Cutting Table Honeycomb Table Rotary Attachment Option SmartGUARD F...

Page 161: ...ibutor INSTALLATION Self Assembled Unit 1 If you purchase an exhaust system at your local industrial supply store we suggest that you have a contractor install the exhaust system We highly recommend y...

Page 162: ...nd particle by products generated from the laser process GCC LaserPro S400 provides an air control by pen color function in Windows driver to enable or disable air assist automatically per different p...

Page 163: ...ilities 4 Please fine the Air Assist Valve which is located in the right side of machine 5 Plug the air compressor s power cord A into the AC internal power socket 6 Plug the female end of power cord...

Page 164: ...er SmartAIR nozzle installed depending on your application before you turn on and utilize the air compressor OPERATION Switch on the air compressor unit and make sure that the airflow regulator on the...

Page 165: ...tion of energy at that spot The resulting spot size from the different focus lens are a o different and the following chart shows the different spot sizes achieved from the different lenses 1 5 Lens T...

Page 166: ...164 232003110G 03 Engraving effects achieved with the different lenses Cutting edges achieved with the different lenses...

Page 167: ...will be converted to Class IV safety machine operators must follow the safety notice stated in Chapter 1 5 of this manual How to Install Pass Through Door Switch Option Step 1 Open the top window of l...

Page 168: ...ting table and attached honeycomb table through the open front pass through door onto the work table with the air extraction opening facing towards the back end of the S400 Ensure the rear and left si...

Page 169: ...mm 17 71 inches Maximum Loading Weight 4 kg 8 8 lbs Minimum Inner Diameter Large conical fixture 50 mm 1 96 inches Maximum Inner Diameter Large conical fixture 76 mm 2 99 inches Minimum Inner Diameter...

Page 170: ...l Fixtures A Remove the 2 screws shown in the picture below B Detach the circular cylindrical cone by moving it in the direction of the arrow as shown below C Assemble the smaller conical fixture onto...

Page 171: ...hown in picture below as a reference point and tighten the first screw against it After doing so tighten the second screw and the rotary attachment is ready for use Flat surface 1 Tighten this against...

Page 172: ...TALLATION for Rotary Attachment and Rotary Chuck 1 Turn off the power of the engraver before installing the Rotary option Rotary attachment and Rotary chuck and table down 2 Remove Aluminum grid cutti...

Page 173: ...171 232003110G 03 5 With the rotary properly positioned tighten the mounting screws to secure the rotary 6 Turn on the power of the engraver...

Page 174: ...ary attachment 3 Load the work piece onto the rotary chuck a Unlock the adjustable rear end of the Rotary Chuck load the work piece onto the Rotary Chuck by centering the object to the clamping end an...

Page 175: ...be detached and reverted for better fitting of objects of different sizes Note that the clamps should be assembled by lining up the correct numbers Please remember to lubricate the detachable clamps a...

Page 176: ...vel of openings with Allen key 4 Manually move the laser carriage to the proper X Y location on the work object where you will do laser engraving or cutting Hit the Auto Focus button on Touch Screen a...

Page 177: ...your work piece in this field Again remember the proper diameter value would be the diameter location on your work piece you will be engraving c Under Rotary Parameter the Offset value represents dis...

Page 178: ...ough audio warnings and automatically shut down the laser firing as a safety precaution Note that SmartGUARD fire alarm is an fire detecting and alarm system not a fire extinguisher INSTALLATION If yo...

Page 179: ...177 232003110G 03 3 Remove the protective cover from the rear 4 Place the SmartGUARD sensor board on the reserved place 5 Connect the wire from the SmartGUARD sensor board to the Y motor PCB...

Page 180: ...178 232003110G 03 6 Gently cover the SmartLID...

Page 181: ...re is detected until the fire alarm alerts user and automatically stop laser firing For example if the sensor delay switch is set to the 3 second position the SmartGUARD will start an alarm and automa...

Page 182: ...he SmartAIR Fine Nozzles INSTALLATION 1 Unscrew the thumbscrews securing the front plate of the laser head and remove the faceplate 2 Remove the currently installed nozzle by simply sliding it outward...

Page 183: ...nance Supplies Maintaining the Work table and Motion System Accessing the Work table and Motion System Cleaning the Work table and Motion System Lubrication of the Y Axis Cleaning the Optics System Re...

Page 184: ...ning Damage may occur to the system if you do not turn off and unplug the S400 before cleaning Always turn off and unplug the S400 before cleaning 8 1 Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies Clean...

Page 185: ...o properly clean and maintain these areas To do so you will need to lift the SmartLID You can do this via the following steps Opening the SmartLID 1 The top lid of the machine can be lifted open by us...

Page 186: ...cleaner or alcohol to a paper or cotton towel to wipe down the rai of the motion system 5 Wait for all cleaning residue to dry completely before plugging in and operating the S400 CAUTION Never pour...

Page 187: ...grease applied to the Y axis will accelerate the debris building up The X rail of S400 has linear bearing design which needs lubrication regularly depending on the job loading recommend on bi weekly b...

Page 188: ...ase to the injection opening inside the linear bearing 4 Remove the protected cover from the carriage 5 Inject small amount of grease to this injection opening inside the linear bearing 6 Seal the lub...

Page 189: ...llowing section will illustrate the location of the four mirrors found on the LaserPro S400 for cleaning Mirror 1 Mirror 1 is located inside the bottom left access door panel of the LaserPro S400 1 Us...

Page 190: ...oper manner 4 Place the mirror back to the optics holder after cleaning 5 Tighten the thumbscrew 6 Close and secure the black dust cover Mirror 3 1 Unscrew the thumbscrew holding mirror 3 in place 2 C...

Page 191: ...her cleaning solutions to the mirror surface 2 Drape a new sheet of lens tissue over the mirror 3 Apply a few drops of lens cleaner on the tissue covered mirror apply enough so that the tissue absorbs...

Page 192: ...a cotton swab to gently dry the focal lens and lens cover 8 4 Cleaning the Exhaust Duct Efficient exhaust ventilation is crucial to laser cutting quality We suggest you to clean the Exhaust Duct from...

Page 193: ...191 232003110G 03 9 Chapter 9 Basic Troubleshooting...

Page 194: ...r is open unless the door sensors are defeated by shorting them with magnets 5 Check water level or temperature of water cooler if the equipped laser requires water cooling The laser tube will automat...

Page 195: ...193 232003110G 03 10 Chapter 10 Appendix Glossary LaserPro S400 Specification Sheet...

Page 196: ...imes per inch If the standard lens is producing a vector laser focal point of 007 then higher PPI settings will result in deeper overlapping laser pulses PPI settings lower than 150 will result in the...

Page 197: ...Fiber laser 20W 30W 50W 60W Cooling Air cooled Operating environment temperature 15 30 C 59 86 F Drive Closed loop DC servo control Maximum Motor Speed 140 IPS Speed Control Adjustable from 0 1 100 Up...

Page 198: ...ional pass through door module Facility Requirement Operating Voltage Below 80Watt 100 240VAC 50 60HZ Auto Switching max 15A 80Watt and above 200 240VAC 50 60HZ Auto Switching max 15A Fume Extraction...

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