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Page 1: ...dreamcut U S E R M A N U A L 2019 Mr Beam Lasers GmbH Munich 01 November 2019 Revision 1 1 EN ...

Page 2: ...from other members of the Mr Beam Community Of course we would also be pleased if you share your creations on social media and tell your friends about them too We are curious to know how you will use your Mr Beam and what you will create with it We are looking forward to your feedback whether in pictures or text If something does not work out as expected please do not hesitate to contact us www mr...

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Page 4: ... Conformity german 15 03 COMPONENTS OVERVIEW Scope of Mr Beam Delivery with Air Filter System 18 Scope of Mr Beam Delivery without Air Filter System 19 Overview Mr Beam 20 Connections 21 Button 22 Camera 23 Status Light Meanings 24 04 SETUP PROCEDURE Positioning 28 Unpacking 29 Laser Head Connection 30 Suction Air Filter System Connection 32 Suction Air Filter System 33 Powering on 34 Powering off...

Page 5: ...WORKING WITH YOUR MR BEAM Focusing 52 Materials Size of Workpiece 54 07 MAINTENENCE CARE Regular Maintainance Care 58 Cleaning Laser Head 59 General Cleansing 68 Filter Change 70 Repairs 72 08 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Technical Data 76 Storage Transport Support 77 Disposal 78 09 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS General Terms and Conditions 82 Contact Addresses 83 TABLE OF CONTENT ...

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Page 7: ...We are delighted that you have opted for a Mr Beam Please read this manual completely even though you may already be familiar with some functions W E L C O M E Chapter 01 ...

Page 8: ...represents a special danger for the user or the person respon sible for maintenance if the operating instructions are not observed Warning In these areas pay particular attention to the possible dangers of laser light Additional accessories must be compa tible with the base unit if you have any questions please contact Mr Beam Support www mr beam org ticket Please make sure you have the latest ver...

Page 9: ... via WiFi Except for the browser Google Chrome no additional soft ware is required to operate Mr Beam Mr Beam is already equipped with all necessary software and is operated by the user via the web interface Mr Beam Laserbench After files in common file formats have been loaded into the Design Library the user can select predefined settings for the material The laser process is prepared by the com...

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Page 11: ...r is particularly important Your Mr Beam can only work safely if you pay attention to all aspects of it It is therefore essential that you read and understand this chapter before operating your Mr Beam SAFETY CONFORMITY 02 Chapter ...

Page 12: ...or access to the device has the responsibility to ensure that all users are familiar with the safety regulations of the device Minors are only allowed to use Mr Beam under adult supervision The device must be switched off and disconnected from the main power supply for all work relating to installation commissioning equipping changes in operating conditions and modes of opera tion maintenance insp...

Page 13: ...ed until the defect has been completely remedied Cleanliness and clarity at and around the workplace of Mr Beam must be ensured During the laser process the processed material is vaporized by Mr Beam The operation therefore causes fire odors and vapors Please make sure that Mr Beam is operated exclusively with the appropriate suction filter system Shutting down and or dismantling of safety devices...

Page 14: ...as a store for flammable materials A fire extinguisher and fire blanket must be available in the vicinity of the device at all times The user must be present when perfor ming laser jobs Generally only materials that have been approved for processing by Mr Beam Lasers GmbH via the link www mr beam org en materials may be used Before putting the device into operation the user must clarify whether ha...

Page 15: ...ntact Mr Beam Support www mr beam org ticket Many metals especially uncoated alumi nium copper silver and gold must not be processed with the laser due to low absorption as these materials lead to high reflections of the laser light These metals and or other reflective materials must under no circumstances be brought into the beam path of the laser as a directional reflection can damage and or des...

Page 16: ...eflected light is dangerous to both persons and objects Please note that improper commissioning of the device will invalidate the status of Class 1 safety and may result in the release of harmful light The following risks may result from using laser lights without protective measures Eyes retinal burns complete loss of sight Skin burns Clothing fire hazard The laser may only be operated under the ...

Page 17: ...Damaged or lost warning and information signs must be replaced immediately The missing warning and information signs can be ordered via Mr Beam Support www mr beam org ticket or replicated using the templates on the following page Mr Beam incorporates a RF module The RF module is already certified under the FCC ID 2ABCB RPI32 and IC ID 20953 RPI32 On the device On the laser head Year of production...

Page 18: ...NINGS AND INSTRUCTION SIGNS The templates for the replication of the warning and information signs can be found on this page Print this page in DIN A4 format so that the warning and information signs correspond to their original size ...

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Page 20: ...e familiar with the intended area of applica tion and the dangers of Mr Beam and who must have received appropriate training Failure to observe the operating main tenance and repair instructions set out in this manual excludes Mr Beam Lasers GmbH from any liability Warning The processing of conductive materials e g carbon fibers releases dust particles and smoke which can lead to lasting damage to...

Page 21: ...OF CONFORMITY GERMAN This copy of the declaration of conformity is from 03 05 2019 The latest version of the declaration of conformity can be found in the latest version of the user manual This can be downloaded from www mr beam org en downloads ...

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Page 23: ...The following chapter gives you an overview of the various components and connections of your Mr Beam COMPONENTS OVERVIEW 03 Chapter ...

Page 24: ...onents Overview SCOPE OF MR BEAM DELIVERY WITH AIR FILTER SYSTEM Laser head Mr Beam 2 keys Focus Tool Cable Mr Beam Air Filter System Power cable Power supply Ventilation hose 2 screws 2 washer Suction socket Mr Beam Air Filter System ...

Page 25: ...Focus Tool Power cable Power supply Ventilation hose 2 screws 2 washer Suction socket with fan SCOPE OF MR BEAM DELIVERY WITHOUT AIR FILTER SYSTEM For indoor use we recommend a Mr Beam Air Filter System If you don t have one yet order it now from our shop at store mr beam org ...

Page 26: ...Page 20 03 Components Overview OVERVIEW MR BEAM Laser head Camera Suction socket Working area Guide bar Button Status light ...

Page 27: ...AIR FILTER SYSTEM Page 21 03 Components Overview CONNECTIONS Network connection Ethernet ...

Page 28: ...am software you can start the job on your Mr Beam by pressing the button once Pausing To pause a laser job press the button then wait briefly until the suction system has removed vapors Now you can open and close the protective cover and cont inue the laser job by pressing the button again Shutting down Press and hold the button for five seconds to shut down your Mr Beam in an orderly manner Your ...

Page 29: ...please contact Mr Beam Support www mr beam org ticket Note After sticking in the markers a calibration of the camera Adjustment Camera Calibration is necessary For exact positioning the placement of the workpiece must be adjusted by moving the laser head The triangles on the laser head provide a reference for the exact exit of the laser light Using the Camera In summary the following guidelines mu...

Page 30: ...tnames in your network White on blue dripping Preparation laser job Blue flashes Waiting for laser confirmation by pressing the button Blue trickling on white Implementation of laser job Note The larger the white part the more advanced the laser job Blue pulsating at the top white at the bottom Pause Orange Laser job completed Note It is recommended that you wait for the suction Green Laser job co...

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Page 33: ... chapter we will guide you from unpacking to setting up a network connection While setting up your Mr Beam remember that it was assembled and packaged with great care by us Please take time to unpack and set it up just as carefully SETUP PROCEDURE 04 Chapter ...

Page 34: ...t free environment No strong exposure to sunlight sun protection measures No mechanical shocks Sufficient air circulation Flat horizontal work surface A save stand of the device must be ensured Own work table to avoid vibration from other machines and work processes Socket should be easily accessible and in the immediate vicinity of the device in an emergency power plug and key must be deductible ...

Page 35: ...otection on both sides 3 Removing the transport lock Remove the transport lock inside the device 1 Opening the box Place the carton on a flat surface To open the box please do not use sharp objects that can damage the protective cover Then pull out the inner box with the laser head and put it aside UNPACKING ...

Page 36: ...inally insert the hose as well only in the dreamcut modell Warning The ribbon cable may only be connected and disconnected if Mr Beam is shut down and turned off Failure to do so will result in the inoperability of Mr Beam 1 Mount the laser head The laser head can be mounted at diffe rent heights see Chapter 6 Working with your Mr Beam First mount the laser head in any position at the bottom Then ...

Page 37: ... 31 04 Setup Procedure Detailed explanation An explanation with video on the topics Unpacking Laser Head Connection and Suction Air Filter System Connection can be found online at https youtu be rnfKOt0U5hA ...

Page 38: ... System connect the ventilation hose to the Air Filter System Then connect the cable of the Air Filter System to your Mr Beam 2 Connect to Mr Beam Attach the suction socket to your Mr Beam using the two screws and washers provided Then connect the ventilation hose to your Mr Beam 1 Suction socket connection Connect the suction socket to the free end of the ventilation hose Note The ventilation hos...

Page 39: ... for dust smoke and gases into account when selecting a filter and suction system Suction System without Air Filter The Suction System must not be used in enclosed rooms The exhaust air must be able to be extracted from the working area at any time e g outdoors Warning The end of the hose must be fixed there so that no exhaust air can enter the operations room It is important to ensure that the ho...

Page 40: ...Netzstecker ziehen P Bei Abwesenheit SchlŸssel des SchlŸsselschalters abziehen Off On Page 34 04 Setup Procedure 1 Plug in the power cable To avoid static charges that could destroy your computer and or Mr Beam please connect the AC adapter to your Mr Beam before plugging in the AC adapter into a socket 100 240V 1 5A 50 60Hz 3 Turn the key Turn the key clockwise to start your Mr Beam To turn it on...

Page 41: ... 80339 Munich Germany www mr beam org Made in Germany Input 19V 3 42A max Off Page 35 04 Setup Procedure POWERING OFF 2 Turn off To turn off your Mr Beam turn the key counterclockwise In this state you can and should remove the key to prevent improper use of your Mr Beam Note Please keep the key in a place that unauthorized users e g children cannot know and or reach 1 Shut down To properly turn o...

Page 42: ... on the technical data of the computer tablet used different proces sing times may result Note Using a more powerful computer Tablet will produce and display graphics faster and reduce computing and data transfer time to your Mr Beam Connecting Mr Beam to a computer tablet There are two different options for connec ting Mr Beam to your computer tablet Option 1 Connection via router p 37 41 Option ...

Page 43: ...cable computer tablet Option 1 2 Mr Beam network cable router WiFi network cable computer tablet Note When using an network cable it must be shielded and not longer than 1 5 meters 4 9 feet Connecting several Mr Beam If you want to connect and set up several Mr Beam to your network please perform the following steps for each Mr Beam completely and one after the other ...

Page 44: ...mer aussch a lt e n u n d den N e tz s t eck e rz i e h e n Vorsicht sichtbares Laserlicht Klasse 4 wennAbdeckung ge šf f net u ndS icherheitsverriegelung Ÿ berbr Ÿ ckt Bestrahlun g von A u g e und Haut d urch direkte oder S treustrahlung vermeiden L aser Klasse 1 Model Mr B e M rB eamL a r s Gol l i r st r 7 0 80339 Munich www m r beam r Made in Ger n y Input V V Name MrBeam XXXX S N 0000000XXXXX...

Page 45: ...r Beam Welcome Dialog Your Mr Beam will now guide you through the Mr Beam Welcome Dialog Please have your personal WiFi password and name ready After completing the Mr Beam Welcome Dialog youcanswitchbacktoyourpersonal WiFi network with your computer tablet Connecting to your Mr Beam Enter find mr beam org or mrbeam XXXX local into your Google Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam If you are c...

Page 46: ...en das GerŠ t immer a usschalten und den Netzstecker ziehen Vors i cht s i chtbares Laserl i cht Klasse 4 wennAbdeckung g e šf f net u ndS icherheitsverriegelung Ÿ berbr Ÿ ckt B estra hl ung vonA u g eund H aut durch direkte oder Streustrahlung vermeiden L aser Klasse 1 Model Mr B e M rB eamL a r s Gol l i r st r 7 0 80339 Munich www m r beam r Made in Ger n y Input V V Name MrBeam XXXX S N 000000...

Page 47: ...placed by your specific device name located on the back of your Mr Beam Mr Beam Welcome Dialog In the browser your Mr Beam will guide you through the Welcome Dialog Optionally you can integrate Mr Beam into your WiFi Have your personal WiFi password ready for this Connecting to your Mr Beam Enter find mr beam org or mrbeam XXXX local into your Google Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam On a ...

Page 48: ...ten das G erŠ t immer aussch a lt e n u n d den N e tz s t eck e rz i e h e n Vorsicht sichtbares Laserlicht Klasse 4 wennAbdeckung ge šf f net u ndS icherheitsverriegelung Ÿ berbr Ÿ ckt Bestrahlun g von A u g e und Haut d urch direkte oder S treustrahlung vermeiden L aser Klasse 1 Model Mr B e M rB eamL a r s Gol l i r st r 7 0 80339 Munich www m r beam r Made in Ger n y Input V V Name MrBeam XXX...

Page 49: ...r Beam Enter find mr beam org or mrbeam XXXX local into your Google Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam If you are connected directly to your Mr Beam via WiFi it can also be accessed via the following IP address 10 250 250 1 Note A direct connection via network cable is not supported ...

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Page 51: ...amera and the intu itive user interface anyone can quickly learn how to operate Mr Beam The following chapter explains the Mr Beam software Mr Beam Laserbench in detail 05 S O F T W A R E M R B E A M L A S E R B E N C H Chapter ...

Page 52: ...ith the extensions dxf svg g gco gcode gif jpe jpeg jpg bmp nc pcx png webp can be uploaded These are then available for selection on the right When the lid of Mr Beam is fully open a photo is taken every five seconds and it is shown on the working area Double click anywhere to move the laser head to the desired position Working area Continue to Laser Job Parameters Upload and select a design ...

Page 53: ...ob Parameters Select the material you have inserted Depending on the material colour and thickness of the material can be selected The default values can then be manually adjusted MR BEAM LASERBENCH 4 Color assignment Depending on the material used further settings can be configured If different colours were used in the selected file different parameters can be assigned By dragging into the corres...

Page 54: ...or Mr Beam 5 Additional settings The Laser Intensity Range describes the range of the gray levels displayed in an engraving while Engraving Speed Range describes the speed at which gray values are engraved When cutting materials Laser Intensity represents the power Laser Speed the speed and Passes how often the contour is cut Further explanations can be found under the menu item show explanations ...

Page 55: ...estab lish an appropriate connection to your Mr Beam and the internet When a soft ware update is available a message appears on the Mr Beam Laserbench at the upper right corner To start the software update click on Update now Your Mr Beam will install the software update automatically and then shutdown You can now reboot your Mr Beam using the key ...

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Page 57: ...After the introduction to Mr Beam Laserbench now the first steps in material selection suction and focusing follow Time for your first laser job W O R K I N G W I T H YOUR MR BEAM 06 Chapter ...

Page 58: ...Use the Mr Beam Focus Tool for this Coarse focusing There are four stages for coarse focusing of the laser head For this purpose the laser head can be mounted in different positions on the carriage of the X axis of your Mr Beam This is done without tools by simple form fitting It is not necessary to disconnect the ribbon cable Warning The ribbon cable may only be plugged in and out if Mr Beam is s...

Page 59: ...tion the laser head Move the laser head over the material by double clicking on the working area 3 Precision focusing Open the screw on the left side of the laser head to move it up and down 5 Move the laser head Move the laser head down until it touches the cross of the focus tool 6 Fixing the laser head Tighten the screw again moderately and remove the focus tool 0 16mm 0 0 6 inch 8 24mm 0 3 0 9...

Page 60: ...ir Filter Systemcanbeharmedbythis thesemate rials can t be processed If the Mr Beam Air Filter System cannot filter out harmful substances it is not possible to use these materials It should be noted that it is the responsibility of the user to comply with national and regional thresholds for dust smoke and gases Commissioning of Mr Beam is only permitted with an appropriate suction system see Cha...

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Page 63: ...Regular maintenance and care is essential to ensure that your Mr Beam functions correctly and permanently The following chapter contains information on proper cleaning MAINTENENCE CARE 07 Chapter ...

Page 64: ...r Beam when not in use keep the lid closed as often as possible Do not use aggressive or chlorine cont aining cleaning agents for cleaning We recommend a mild soapy solution or the use of commercially available detergent in low concentrations Improper handling of chemicals can cause damage to property and personal injury for which the user alone is liable No tools are required for regular cleaning...

Page 65: ...cutting power of the laser A average life span of the laser diode is 10 000 h Inthistutorialwewillshowyouhowtoclean the laser head and what to pay attention to By the end of it you will be able to take the laser head of your Mr Beam apart remove the dirt assemble it and put it back to work safely And if you think it looks too complicated you can still make use of our Mr Beam maintanance service Yo...

Page 66: ...d If the laser head is in the Home Position of the working area pull it into the centre by a gently moving the x axis and b pulling the laser head into the middle This way you will have a better grip of the laser head 1 Switch off Mr Beam Switch off Mr Beam and plug it off Allow the laser head to rest for at least 2 minutes before proceeding with the next step to ensure that the laser unit is full...

Page 67: ...lock with laser 4 Fan 5 Heat sink 5 Remove screws Remove two screws on the back of the laser head using a 2mm Allen key Care fully take the laserhead apart 4 Unplug cable Unplug both the cable and the hose only in dreamcut model in the back of the laser head by gently pulling it out CLEANING LASER HEAD ...

Page 68: ...Warning Make sure to wear gloves while cleaning or wash your hands thoroughly at the end of the cleaning process Please put on a filter mask and safety glasses 7 Pull cable off Carefully pull the cables of the fan off but make sure to get hold of the white pin jack don t pull on the entire socket or directly on the cables or they might tear CLEANING LASER HEAD ...

Page 69: ...he lense Note Make sure not to touch the laser lens after you have cleaned it Otherwise you will need to repeat this step 10 Clean laser module Vacuum off the dirt here as well 9 Clean fan Vacuum off the dirt with a hand vacuum cleaner Warning Hold the fan wheel with one finger to prevent it from spinning while cleaning Otherwise the fan will spin too fast from the vacuum cleaner s air flow and mi...

Page 70: ...be visible 13 Plug in cables Plug the wires of the fan back into the socket on the laser module It will only work in one position but make sure the orientation of both parts matches 12 Clean laser front Vacuum off any dust particles The laser front gets yellow and brown stains from cutting plywood You can remove those easily by using a napkin and a glass cleaner to wipe the dirt off the laser fron...

Page 71: ...gently to the bottom You will hear a clicking sound indicating you assembled it correctly 15 Assemble laser head If it is not the case yet screw the knurled nut on one side of the heat sink and then put both parts of the heat sink together There should be no gaps between them Note Make sure the fan cables run on the outside of the heat sink when both sides are put together Make sure the heat sink ...

Page 72: ...g bracket inside your Mr Beam 18 Tighten screws Put the screws on the back of the laser head back in place using an Allen key 17 Align holes Note Please check that both rectangular holes pictured on the right are aligned to each other when the laser front snaps into place There should be no overlays which make the opening for the laser channel smaller CLEANING LASER HEAD ...

Page 73: ...tion Walk through the camera calibration with Mr Beam software This will help align the camera image with the precise position of the laser head Follow the instructions which you will find under menu settings Camera Calibration CLEANING LASER HEAD ...

Page 74: ... the degree of soiling Please ensure cleanliness and clarity at and around the workplace of your Mr Beam General cleaning includes all the above mentioned steps of regular maintenance and care In addition the base plate of Mr Beam is unscrewed to remove persis tent dirt between the grid floor and base plate To do this follow the steps on the following page ...

Page 75: ...ned Mr Beam may only be operated when fully assembled 2 Remove base plate Carefully remove the bottom plate 1 Loosen screws Shut down and switch off your Mr Beam Then remove the air hose and all other connections to your Mr Beam Place your Mr Beam with the front side on a stable table and place a cloth underneath to prevent scratches Unscrew all screws at the bottom plate with a 2mm 5 64 inch Alle...

Page 76: ...rews 1 and lift off the cover in the shown direction 2 To ensure proper cleaning of the exhaust air by the Air Filter System the pre filter mat must be changed every 100 operating hours and the filter unit every 400 opera ting hours A guidance can be found under Settings Exhaust System Pre filter mats and filter units are available on the Mr Beam Online Shop www mr beam org FILTER CHANGE ...

Page 77: ...with the two screws 2 Make sure the hose is properly connected to the Mr Beam Air Filter System after changing the filter 4 Insert filter Insert the new filter unit including the pre filter 3 Check pre filter mat Make sure that the pre filter mat lies precisely on the new filter cartridge and that it covers the entire surface FILTER CHANGE ...

Page 78: ...aintenence Care REPAIRS Repair of Mr Beam by the user is not intended To ensure that your Mr Beam is quickly ready for use again in the event of a malfunction please contact customer service www mr beam org ticket ...

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Page 81: ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 08 Chapter ...

Page 82: ...rkpiece 500 x 390 19 7 x 15 4 inches Maximum workpiece height 38 mm 1 5 inches Maximum load on the work surface 4 kg 8 8 pounds Acoustic Maximum sound level 70 dB A Laser Laser class of the entire device 1 No laser protection officer is required protective equipment is not required Wavelength 450 5 nm Power 5 W Power supply Power input 65 90 W depending on equipment Note Technical data are subject...

Page 83: ...t from dust and other pollution To store your Mr Beam for a long period of time it must be packed in its original packaging and not be exposed to high temperature and humidity fluctuations Mr Beam must be transported and shipped in its original packa ging and original upholstery The Mr Beam must not be thrown knocked shaken or subjected to any other mechanical loads Mr Beam Support If you need hel...

Page 84: ...t lingofthedeviceisrequired pleasecontact Mr Beam Lasers GmbH As described in Chapter 2 Safety Conformity the user is not intended to disassemble Mr Beam Disposal environmental considerations Mr Beam may not be disposed of with household wastes in accordance with local laws and regulations Your Mr Beam is an electronic device and must be disposed of in accor dance with the Electrical and Electroni...

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Page 88: ...Page 82 09 General Terms and Conditions The current and valid general terms and conditions of Mr Beam Lasers GmbH can be found at www mr beam org terms GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...

Page 89: ...erstr 70 80339 München Germany Mr Beam Support www mr beam org ticket Instagram instagram com mrbeamlasers YouTube youtube com c MrBeamLasers Facebook facebook com mrbeamlasercutter Twitter twitter com MrBeamLasers CONTACT ADDRESSES We reserve the right for errors and alterations ...

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