Omni500 LITE User
’s
Manual
Version 1.3
01.01.2022
Page 1: ...Omni500 LITE User s Manual Version 1 3 01 01 2022...
Page 2: ...EQUIREMENTS 14 3 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 15 3 3 1 MECHANICAL HAZARDS 15 3 3 2 THERMAL HAZARDS 17 3 3 3 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD 18 3 3 4 NOISE 18 3 4 PROTECTIVE MEASURES 19 3 4 1 GUARDS 19 3 4 2 EMERGENC...
Page 3: ...FY3D INSTALLATION 40 6 OPERATION 43 6 1 TOUCH SCREEN 44 6 2 PREPARING GCODE IN SIMPLIFY3D 46 6 3 START PRINTING 50 6 3 1 MANUAL 51 6 3 2 REMOTE 53 6 4 REMOVING A PRINTOUT 54 6 5 POSTPROCESSING 55 6 6...
Page 4: ...it a perfect device for making prototype models and small lot production Despite the Omni500 LITE s ability to handle multiple filaments it is recommended to use the materials suggested by Omni3D as t...
Page 5: ...ITE printer Before starting work carefully read all the information and follow the instructions in the following document Recommendations and notes allow you to obtain high quality prints and minimize...
Page 6: ...nting process allows access to the interior of the printer e g to the work platform and extruder modules through the front and top doors and facilitates the process of controlling the printed object T...
Page 7: ...of Omni500 LITE Figure 1 Omni500 LITE Printer 1 SD card reader 2 Front and top doors 3 Top cover of the extruder assembly 4 On off switch of the printer 5 Glass work platform of the printer 6 Touch L...
Page 8: ...8 1 2 5 4 3 Figure 2 Omni500 LITE Printer 1 Camera 2 Ventilation grille 3 The main switch of the printer 4 Power socket 5 Channels for transporting the printer...
Page 9: ...atform calibration Yes Connection SD card Ethernet Wi Fi optional Control 7 LCD website Software Simplify3D Predefined print settings Yes for filaments from Omni3D and selected filaments from third pa...
Page 10: ...ported by the printer MATERIA TYP G OWICY TEMPERATURA MATERI U BAZOWEGO o C TEMPERATURA MATERIA U PODPOROWEGO o C TEMPERATURA PLATFORMY o C TEMPERATURA KOMORY o C ABS 42 MT MT TS HT 250 230 105 70 ASA...
Page 11: ...AND GF30 PA6 2 2 Support filaments compatible with particular base materials Table 4 Base filament and support filament compatibility BASE MATERIAL COMPATIBLE SUPPORT MATERIAL Breakaway support Solubl...
Page 12: ...block FL500KPBR040 FL500KPBR060 FL500KPBR080 FL500KSBR040 FL500KSBR060 FL500KSBR080 0 4 mm 0 6 mm 0 8 mm MT 360 C Steel heatbreak Brass nozzle Aluminium heating block MT HS 360 C 0 4 mm 0 6 mm 0 8 mm...
Page 13: ...3 Safety and Compliance 3 1 Pictograms on the machine Caution Hot surface Hand crushing hazard You must wear protective gloves You must wear safety googles High voltage Figure 3 Pictograms on the mach...
Page 14: ...alcohol or other abusive substances narcotic drugs potent medicines which limit responsiveness cannot operate or maintain the machine 7 All protective systems envisaged by the manufacturer must be pr...
Page 15: ...15 3 3 Hazard identification 3 3 1 Mechanical hazards 3 3 1 1 Movement of extruder modules along the X and Y axes and mechanically connected elements Figure 4 Direction of movement of extruder modules...
Page 16: ...16 3 3 1 2 Movement of the platform along the Z axis and the related elements Figure 5 Direction of movement of the platform 3 3 1 3 Rotational movement of fans Figure 6 Fan...
Page 17: ...s are printed is made of glass There is a risk of rapid uncontrolled breaking of the glass plate due to thermal and mechanical factors Figure 6 Glass plate at risk of breaking 3 3 2 Thermal hazards 3...
Page 18: ...ct with live elements operated at a dangerous voltage 3 3 3 2 Electric shock hazard due to indirect or direct contact with components operated at a dangerous voltage due to leakage of the liquid cooli...
Page 19: ...chine operation The access to fans is secured with fixed local guards to prevent any access to the hazardous area during machine operation It is forbidden to dismantle the guards during operation and...
Page 20: ...t in irreversible damage to the printed item It is forbidden to dismantle the hatches opening the hatches during operation and operating the machine with the hatches dismantled CAUTION Opening any hat...
Page 21: ...e is equipped with a device for emergency stopping red button on yellow background located on the right side of the machine When pressed the button stops the machine in the emer gency mode all machine...
Page 22: ...11 Emergency stop device 3 4 3 Electrical equipment Electrical and control equipment in the machine are located in a separate space Live components are insulated or guarded so that they cannot be acce...
Page 23: ...is a plug socket connection Disconnection of the power supply requires disconnection of the two power cables In order to disconnect the power cables the button on the plug must be released the plug m...
Page 24: ...rd to the surroundings apply comprehensible and visible warning and alarm signalling 7 If the machine has experienced a failure that poses a hazard to the surroundings apply comprehensible and visible...
Page 25: ...machine operation 5 Is in good health confirmed by a relevant medical certificate 6 With their job specific education skills experience and knowledge of relevant regulations is able to evaluate the w...
Page 26: ...3 During maintenance and repairs the user is responsible for using only spare parts supplied by the manufacturer or manufactured according to the manufacturer s specifications 4 Secure the maintenanc...
Page 27: ...on of the power cables does not reduce the risk of burns due to direct contact with hot surfaces Hazardous areas are marked with pictograms and indicated in 2 3 2 in the operating manual Thermal hazar...
Page 28: ...4 Unpacking After delivering the printer unpack it carefully and then proceed with the installation as described in this chapter...
Page 29: ...ety we recommend that you disassemble the box by at least two people and in a room with sufficient free space After disassembling the box please keep it for warranty purposes Figure 13 Printer in a sh...
Page 30: ...0 1 7 Remove the printer from the pallet using an appropriate cart using the transport channels shown in Figure 5 Figure 14 Removing the transport box Figure 15 Printer before removing from the pallet...
Page 31: ...ectronic devices 6 The room should be equipped with a fire extinguisher After positioning the printer in its final location level the printer with the help of the adjustable feet This adjustment shoul...
Page 32: ...confirmed by the Installation Service Report under pain of losing the warranty rights It is allowed to change the place of printer installation carried out outside the Authorized Service Center Howeve...
Page 33: ...t start up After completing all the steps in Chapter 3 prepare the printer for first use The following chapters explain how to load filament calibrate configure the online network and prepare the soft...
Page 34: ...elow is a detailed description of the filament loading procedure 1 A To load the filament in the left head place the filament spool on the left filament hanger and then insert the material through the...
Page 35: ...so you do not need to calibrate the heads later If the table leveling process was successful proceed to the Head Vertical Calibration procedure which is in the same tab as the above procedure Accordi...
Page 36: ...he X axis offset in the appropriate menu Figure 10 by clicking the indicated value until the parameter increases by 0 3 Figure 20 X and Y axis offset adjustment menu After making corrections to the X...
Page 37: ...ions Platform Leveling each time the glass platform is removed and the machine is moved Head Vertical Calibration after each removal replacement of printheads after removing the glass platform after a...
Page 38: ...e network the printer will report Connected and will present the assigned IP address below After obtaining the IP address enter it into a web browser on a computer connected to the same network After...
Page 39: ...Settings Network Edit menu Then set the frequency of the network in which it is to work and give it a name in the Password field set the password required to connect to this network using a computer w...
Page 40: ...Figure 12 After logging in go to the Download Software tab and select the software version that suits your system and then download it Figure 13 Figure 22 Logging in to Simplify Figure 23 Downloading...
Page 41: ...he same data as on the website Figure 14 Figure 24 Login To add the Omni500 LITE configuration select the Other option from the list of devices go on and then change the parameters to the appropriate...
Page 42: ...the Finish button In the next step prepare the profile files prepared by Omni3D fff extension These profiles were delivered on an SD card inside the printer s SD port and by e mail from the manufactu...
Page 43: ...ssembly you can start printing and this chapter describes Operation of the LCD screen Preparation of files for printing Start of printouts and their removal Removal of support material Use of various...
Page 44: ...ollowing tabs Home In this tab we can select a file with the gcode extension that is to be printed and then start the printing process In addition the Home menu allows you to lock the screen to block...
Page 45: ...ht Figure 30 Mechanics Menu Settings It allows you to set a code to unlock the LCD display and remote control define an internet connection in the printer and obtain information about the current soft...
Page 46: ...scribed previously 4 3 Interface After starting Simplify3d a window for working with 3D models will appear The main functionalities are visible on the start screen Figure 22 and Figure 23 Figure 32 De...
Page 47: ...Process In the next step define the print run To do this select the process or if you do not want to add a new one use the add button and start editing it by double clicking on it or using the Edit Pr...
Page 48: ...he printed model but it increases the material consumption with the printed raft GenerateSupport Activates or deactivates the generation of support The meaning of the support is explained during the t...
Page 49: ...should choose the second option and indicate the destination of the saved file More information Detailed training is carried out individually for each Omni3D printer buyer by the official source in th...
Page 50: ...tform A spool of filament that will be used in a given printing process is set on the filament holder The amount of filament on the hanger is sufficient to print for the planned print Filament is well...
Page 51: ...rom which the model will be printed from the Preheat list Figure 38 Preset temperature settings location After uploading the file to the medium run the file in the printer After inserting the SD card...
Page 52: ...52 Figure 39 Selecting a file for printing Figure 40 Sample file list...
Page 53: ...ng this procedure a file selection window will be displayed select the appropriate file and then accept the selection The file will be transferred over the network and saved in the SD card memory To s...
Page 54: ...face of the platform 2 Proceed to cleaning and operating activities thoroughly clean the glass platform from the remains of molten filament 3 Remove the filament residues from the printer s working ch...
Page 55: ...inted from the same material as the printed model It is recommended to use a spatula to remove the support material taking care not to damage the printed model Figure 33 Before using the spatula it is...
Page 56: ...ning point in the filament s technical data sheet and adjust the maximum temperature to the filament used Figure 44 Printed model with water soluble supports before removing the supports and after rem...
Page 57: ...re what material the print will be made of and then select the appropriate profile from the Preheat list This solution allows you to speed up the printing start process The Omni3D company tries to exp...
Page 58: ...ter Maintenance Regular maintenance is required to keep your printer ready to print and to produce high quality prints The following chapter will explain the most important aspects of proper device ma...
Page 59: ...date is delivered by e mail to the indicated addresses the message contains both the notification and the files required to update the printer software Update In order to update you need to launch the...
Page 60: ...to be stored in a dry and cool room Some filaments are extremely adversely affected by air humidity so it is recommended to heat them up For a pre packed filament a cool room is sufficient while after...
Page 61: ...Failure to carry out these activities during the warranty period is considered a voiding of the warranty Table 8 Schedule of Authorized Service Maintenance worktime printtime Maintenance and service a...
Page 62: ...n the lever as shown in the figure below and then manually remove it Figure 47 Removing the glass work platform The work platform is easiest to clean under running water or using a sponge with water A...
Page 63: ...ure 48 Inside of the left extruder racks set screw right extruder Cleaning the inside of the printer It consists in removing all waste and filament residues from the inside of the printer and cleaning...
Page 64: ...gloves made of a suitable material and protective glasses should be used The possibility of static charging should be kept to a minimum Detailed information can be found in the Solvent Safety Data She...
Page 65: ...r for cleaning the air exhausted from the working chamber for the purchased printer Below is a brief installation instruction for said filter 1 Unscrew the bolts indicated 3mm IMBUS wrench in the figu...
Page 66: ...Properly installed CARBON HEPA filter holders 3 Then proceed to install the filter using the previously attached holders When positioning the filter remember to adjust the height so that the top surfa...
Page 67: ...un with a grease recommended by Omni3D Figure 52 GN 80M lubricator and tip Then fit the lubricator with a lubricating tip put it on the grease fitting and start filling the cart with grease Carry out...
Page 68: ...xis carriages Lubrication of the Z axis carriages Figure 55 Lubricating the Z carriage Repeat the operation on each of the 3 Z axis lubrication carriages carriages locations are shown below Figure 56...
Page 69: ...eration is visible or the fans do not rotate at all report the need to replace them to an Authorized Service Center Electronics fans Each printer has two such fans they are located on the electronics...
Page 70: ...report the need for replacement to an Authorized Service Center Figure 58 PCB blower Extruder heatsink fans One piece on the extruder heat sink located inside the printer compartment on the extruder...
Page 71: ...heatsink fan Ventilation fans Two pieces mounted on the back of the printer The check consists of a visual inspection of the operation If uneven operation is visible or the fans do not rotate at all...
Page 72: ...hind the heads when viewed from the front of the printer start the blower using the touch screen and check if it works properly If uneven operation is visible or the blowers do not rotate at all repor...
Page 73: ...le 0 4 0 6 0 8 is the nozzle diameter in mm F Factory 2 0 N Factory 2 0 NET and L 500 Lite head modules are not interchangeable with each printers In order to replace the head module unplug the connec...
Page 74: ...74 Figure 64 head module replacement...
