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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 

LS900 Fibre 

LS900 Edge

MARKING LASER 

M_LS900 Fibre - LS900 Edge_EN_C - Last updated: 12/2017 - Translation of the French original document 

Summary of Contents for LS900 Edge

Page 1: ...OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL LS900 Fibre LS900 Edge MARKING LASER M_LS900 Fibre LS900 Edge_EN_C Last updated 12 2017 Translation of the French original document...

Page 2: ...laser devices 13 Personnel safety 13 2 Using the Pass through kit Class 4 14 3 Work station safety 15 Proposed warning label at the entrance to the laser controlled zone using the Pass through kit cla...

Page 3: ...inputs outputs 32 Switching on the machine 35 Resolution of the problems 35 Power down 36 Restarting 36 3 Machine PC connection 37 Machine PC connection USB connection 37 K Operating instructions for...

Page 4: ...able 49 Guides belts 49 Fume extraction outlets 49 4 Optics maintenance 50 Mirror s Lens es 50 5 Setting point zero origin 51 O Technical specifications 52 1 Physical characteristics 52 2 Engraving ch...

Page 5: ...u need to refer to it For the attention of users having an individual cardiac assist device fitted Our equipment is designed and manufactured with the greatest care in order to guarantee their complia...

Page 6: ...carelessness inadequate supervision or maintenance failure to observe the safety or usage instructions described herein or otherwise communicated to the User the use of poor quality or non recommended...

Page 7: ...leted machinery APF Rotary APF Laser PFD500 TAG3500 Cylinder attachment DMC15 DMC25 DMC25PN DP3500 DP4500 DP4500PN RD1 RD2 RDM Low voltage 2014 35 EU EMC 2014 30 EU RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Dot peen marking...

Page 8: ...S100 LS100 Ex LS100 Energy LS900 LS900 XP LS1000 XP Warning Flammable materials Warning Hot surface LS100 Ex Fibre LS900 Fibre Warning Flammable materials Warning Hot surface LS900 Edge Laser Solution...

Page 9: ...Required safety labels Laser Solution CO2 Series Energy LW1 LW2 LaserTop 2000 M_LS900 Fibre LS900 Edge_EN_C 9 Required safety labels...

Page 10: ...ted Never operate the machine if the doors are damaged or do not close properly Air extraction system Never operate the machine without a fume and gas extraction system that is properly configured ins...

Page 11: ...ries package protective wrappers and cardboard box 3 Unpack the machine using handling equipment weight 160 kg 352 740 lb 180 kg 396 832 lb 4 Check that nothing is missing from the parcel If anything...

Page 12: ...ontaining the instruction manual 4 Toolbox 5 Power cable 6 USB cord Toolbox content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 bottle s of cleaning solution 2 1 packet s of lens cleaning wipes 3 1 packet s of cotton buds fo...

Page 13: ...or ensuring the final equipment conforms to current legislation Observe EN 60825 1 standard concerning the controls and signage access panels doors emergency stops Example application of safety pictog...

Page 14: ...s and service personnel must receive laser safety training Carefully read the Laser Safety chapter For help contact Gravotech It is mandatory that the operator wear eye protection with the suitable fi...

Page 15: ...tricted area The room in which this sign is posted is defined as a restricted laser area in normal production phase using the Pass through kit class 4 1 maintenance and setting phase 1 1 Regulation in...

Page 16: ...inform the person in charge of laser safety Wearing safety glasses Under normal conditions of use the machine operates at Class 1 2M protective goggles are not necessary Safety goggles and appropriate...

Page 17: ...can be destroyed as a result Cracked or damages lenses release particles which cause serious damage to health through inhalation or ingestion This can cause irritation to the eyes skin and respiratory...

Page 18: ...eturn to the machine checking for any smells 8 Remove all the fragments of the lens 9 Avoid raising or dispersing dust Arrangements for disposal The ZnSe dust and the lens must be collected and dispos...

Page 19: ...me examples of the most sensitive materials plastics and rubber painted materials anodized and galvanized metals ceramics materials containing lead or mercury Do not cut engrave or mark PVC based poly...

Page 20: ...ety Examples of secondary radiation risks The use of a class 4 laser device can generate a risk of fire or explosion due to materials or inflammable substances UV radiation X rays high intensity visib...

Page 21: ...reen light Red light 4 Control panel 5 Head LS900 Fibre red LS900 Edge gold 6 Guide rails Y 7 Ruler Y 8 Pass through hatches 9 Rotary device connection optional 10 Air assist Adjustment button 11 Guid...

Page 22: ...2 Opening for air evacuation hose to air extraction system 3 Air assist pneumatic connection for tube 4 Input output link air extraction system SELV 5 Port USB Print and Cut SELV 6 Standard input out...

Page 23: ...offers the shortest and most direct route to the air extraction system see Air extraction system option Avoid small confined unventilated spaces Some materials continue to emit gases for a few minutes...

Page 24: ...it 24h at a temperature between 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F before start up Ambient light is enough to light the equipment properly The machine has a lighting system inside the work area Arrange the work...

Page 25: ...mplies with safety requirements and local regulations Fumes are extracted to the air extraction system through a hose connected to the opening at the back of the machine This hose is not supplied with...

Page 26: ...y install the hose in place of the cap Do not press too hard on the head otherwise it could be displaced or damaged 1 Protection cap s 2 Suction hose optional 3 Tube 4 Mounting point 2 Install the suc...

Page 27: ...t option air compressor The operation of the air assist system blown air requires the use of an air compressor not supplied Configuration Air flow rate 12 4 l min minimum Use the compressed air hose s...

Page 28: ...le Port s 2 USB port s available protection key machine 4 USB port s available protection key machine 1 machine 2 machine 3 Graphics card NVIDIA or ATI Radeon 512 Mo MB NVIDIA or ATI Radeon DX10 compa...

Page 29: ...e to be used Separate the power cable from the link cable and make sure the power and link cables do not run through the same cable tray Connect the machine direct to a mains power line and avoid conn...

Page 30: ...LS900 Edge_EN_C J Connections Installation 1 Unblocking the head shipping position To protect the head during shipping it is immobilized using 2 elastic band s Remove them before operating the machin...

Page 31: ...e the connector screws are properly tightened to prevent the cables from becoming disconnected while the machine is switched on This could cause permanent damage to the circuit boards 3 Using the PLC...

Page 32: ...responsible for the final work station s compliance The activation menu for the PLC function is accessed from the Configuration menu This function is used to configure the machine as a PLC in an auto...

Page 33: ...aximum current 200 mA 6 I1 Dry contact Input TTL compatible 7 I3 Dry contact Input TTL compatible 8 Gnd Grounding The grounds are shared by pins 8 11 12 13 9 24 V Available for powering the loads swit...

Page 34: ...an Input I1 Control Unit Example of wiring for an Output O1 24 V inductive load Control Unit Example of wiring for an Output O1 5 V inductive load Control Unit When connecting inductive charges use an...

Page 35: ...CEIVE The machine is ready for operation Do not load files until the display says Ready to receive This could cause incorrect loading of the file Loading a damaged file could cause incorrect laser emi...

Page 36: ...ctrical electronic faults suggesting a breakdown if there is a major problem or the machine is jammed mechanically forced restart external internal cleaning the machine is jammed on the part to be eng...

Page 37: ...pe computer running Windows For help contact Gravotech Switch off the PC and the machine Follow the connection procedure for the type of link cable supplied with the machine The machine is supplied wi...

Page 38: ...el is used to easily access to all the controls for cutting and engraving marking 1 Control panel 1 Check key 2 Air assist 3 Selecting a n file 4 Start Start marking 5 Joystick 6 Green light Red light...

Page 39: ...5 Joystick Head movement X Y Z Move the cursor to different data entry areas 6 Green light Red light See Indicator light s 7 Cancel Exit from menu without applying change to last parameter Return to r...

Page 40: ...Description Lit Machine initializing Off Machine ready to receive a file Pause Flashing Marking in progress 2 Description of the human machine interface Joystick The arrow keys joystick are used to mo...

Page 41: ...key s The table moves vertically to the desired position 3 Release the key s 4 To confirm press the key The vertical position is saved Access to the different menus Engraving menu To access the machi...

Page 42: ...ould have a black fill and no contour Example Enter ABCDE 3 Position the text in the top left corner of the page depending on the position of the keyring on the engraving table Screen PC 3 Setting the...

Page 43: ...achine display updates automatically The screen displays the file name and certain parameters 5 Positioning the object to be engraved To load and position the keyring on the engraving table inside the...

Page 44: ...aser beam is shut off once the machine has finished processing the material The head goes back to the origin top left corner Before opening the door wait a few seconds for any remaining fumes emitted...

Page 45: ...ne s attached to the motorized end of the element 1 inverted cone s attached to the adjustable end of the element This accessory is placed on the engraving table Installation Use refer to the manual 2...

Page 46: ...refer to the manual 5 Honeycomb cutting table Used to support the material to be cut at a distance from the surface of the engraving table to minimize the area of contact with the surface The cutting...

Page 47: ...t kit comprises 4 removable plate s pins supports and end stops The plate to be cut out rests on the pins positioned in advance on 2 3 or 4 of the removable plates which are arranged on the engraving...

Page 48: ...e optical parts can damage them reduce the power of the laser or cause the premature failure of components Regularly cleaning the machine improves its operation extends the life of parts and reduces t...

Page 49: ...towels Never pour or spray solution into the machine Dampen the paper towel or cloth with the cleaning solution away from the machine Wipe the parts 5 Clean the glass with a chamois cloth and a soap...

Page 50: ...the focal lens at least 1 time s a day Do not remove the lenses or mirrors to clean them Never touch an optic with your fingers Acids in the skin could destroy the coating on the optics Use the Gravo...

Page 51: ...enu LASER SETTINGS TICKLE RE ALIGN MACHINE USING TIME XXX 3 To confirm press the key 4 Select the following menu X Y ADJUSTMENT Z ADJUSTMENT ALIGNMENT MODE 5 To confirm press the key The head goes bac...

Page 52: ...24 016 in Dimensions L x w x h permissible object 650 mm 25 591 in x 630 mm 24 803 in x 250 mm 9 843 in Weight permissible object Maximum 25 kg 55 116 lb Pass through On the X axis Class 4 laser Trave...

Page 53: ...2 40 W Wavelength 1064 nm Fiber laser 1064 nm CO2 10600 nm Lens es 2 in 3 in Aiming diode wavelength 650 nm 7 Connections and cabling Parallel port Mini Delta Ribbon 26 point connector Port USB 1 1 De...

Page 54: ...characteristics L Solution driver Languages firmware FR EN DE IT ES NL BR HU TR PL JP File format Gravograph binary encoding RAM firmware 32 Mo MB Storage of multiple jobs Driver version Minimum 7 17...

Page 55: ...n the machine SET UP FPGA X X GRAVOGRAPH FPGA X XX LCD SOFT X XX 32 Mo BOOT X XX Waiting time 3 s READY TO RECEIVE 2 Press the key PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION To select a menu press the key s a...

Page 56: ...uration sub menu Used to configure the general machine parameters PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGUR...

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