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2. Setup Hardware
To mount the PLH3D-6W Series laser head, following tools are required:
1. Small flathead screwdriver
2. Hex Key H2.5
3. Hex Key H3
Note: Items will arrive wrapped in packaging material used to protect the hardware is transit during shipping.
Be careful when removing/unwrapping the components from their packaging. It’s advised not to use a box
blade or razor blade to unwrap or open the packaging to minimize the risk of nicking or cutting a cable.
Mounting Setup
1. Install Opt Lasers PLH3D-6W Series X-Carve Mounting Plate onto the X-Carve Spindle Holder.
There are two primary ways to install the Mounting Plate to the Spindle Holder, and one less conventional way
that is compatible with the Inventables X-Carve Dust Collection System.
Mounting Option 1
(recommended)
Mounting Option 2
Mounting Option 3
Mounting Plate installed on to the Accessory
mount of the Spindle Holder. This is the most
common way to mount the laser module.
Mounting Plate installed on to the clamping
side of the Spindle Holder.
This option is compatible with the
X-Carve Laser Mount for Opt Lasers
2. Install Docking Station
Install Docking Station into Mounting Plate / Holder and Laser Module if you have it. Install the Docking
station base onto the Mounting Plate / Holder.
