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1 Introduction
Once you have fully connected this control board to your engraver, you will be able to operate your laser directly from
its control panel or through a direct connection with your computer. Designs can also be stored directly on the board’s
microSD card, although it is usually impossible to run them directly from standard K40 control panels. For details on safe
use of your laser, see its separate manual. For details on operating your engraving software, see its separate manual.
1.1 Overview
The following symbols are used on this machine’s labeling or in this manual:
These items present a risk of serious property damage or personal injury.
These items address similarly serious concerns with regard to electrical components.
This product is sold in conformity with applicable EU regulations.
This product contains electrical components that should not be disposed of with regular garbage.
1.2 Symbol Guide
This control board is intended for use with OMTech’s low-wattage laser engravers and cutters using glass (DC) or
metal (RF) carbon dioxide (CO₂) tubes. Its firmware and ports can also be used to control similar engravers from
other manufacturers and some CNC machines, although such configurations are outside the scope of this manual and
must be done at the user’s own risk. This board must be installed, operated, maintained, and repaired by personnel
familiar with its field of use and the dangers both of the machine and its components.
Laser engravers and CNC machines are dangerous. The manufacturer and/or seller bear(s) no responsibility and
assume(s) no liability for any improper use of this device or for any damage or injury arising from such use. The
operator is obliged to use this control system only in accordance with its designated use and to use its engraver
only in accordance with the instructions in all its manuals and all applicable local and national laws and regulations.
1.3 Designated Use
