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OPUS

Liquid Crystal

OPUS

Liquid Crystal

NOTE: 

times. It should not be under tension but there 

on all sides of the rings.

NOTE: 

Tighten the screws in two phases. Fit all screws 

loosely  before  fully  tightening  any.  In  both 

phases, start with the corners, then the middle 

of  each  edge.  Finish  the  remaining  screws  in 

opposite pairs.

NOTE: 

When purchasing secondary print platforms and 

resin vats, they do NOT need to be re-calibrated. 

Both can be used interchangeably from printer 

to printer.

NOTE: 

should be a high-pitched, resonant sound like a 

function properly.

8. Remove the small torx screws using the T10 L 

Shape Torx Key, keep them to one side. 

dispose of it.
10. Clean both vat rings thoroughly using paper towel 

and cleaning solvent.
11. Ensure the silicone mat is clean.
12. Lay the bottom ring (without notches) down.
13. 

it centrally over the ring.
14. 

aligning the holes with those on the bottom ring.
15.  Secure  the  two  rings  together  using  the  smaller  

torx screws with T10 L Shape Torx Key.

Print Platform Re-Calibration

To watch a video on Print Platform Re-Calibration 

click here.

1. Remove the resin vat from the printer.
2. Ensure the print platform and screen are completely 

clean, failure to do so could lead to damage of the 

screen or inaccurate homing leading to print failures.
3.Secure  the  print  platform  into  the  printer  by 

tightening the turn knob.
4. On the ‘Main’ screen, select ‘Maintain’.

10.3 PRINT PLATFORM AND RESIN 

VAT RE-CALIBRATION

The  print  platform  has  been  pre-calibrated  on  our 

production line according to strict QC procedures. 

This  ensures  that  the  bottom  surface  of  the  print 

platform is parallel with the LCD screen. The resin vat 

LCD are all in contact once the platform reaches the 

end of its movement to the bottom. The platform and 

vat should not become misaligned during your time 

using LC Opus. In the rare event that misalignment 

occurs,  you  will  need  to  reset  the  printer  platform 

and vat to their correct positions. 

You will need: T25 L-Shape Torx Key

17.Place the vat ring assembly onto the vat with 

the notched frame facing upwards.
18. Carefully pierce holes for the larger torx screws 

using the tip of the torx key.
19. Secure the vat ring assembly to the vat body 

using the larger torx screws with the T25 L Shape 

Torx Key.

the vat body with no visible gaps. 
21. Check that no damage has been caused to the 

22. The vat is ready to use.

5. Select ‘Re-Calibrate’.

6. Select ‘Platform’.
7. Close the printer hood and select ‘Start’.

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Summary of Contents for Liquid Crystal Opus

Page 1: ... uk www photocentricgroup com UK USA DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not throw this electronic device into the waste when discarding To minimize pollu tion and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle or return to Photocentric for recycling THE NEXT GENERATION OF 3D PRINTING IS HERE Revision 7 08 02 2022 LC OPUS USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ric Studio Set Up 5 5 Uploading Files 6 Printing 7 Cleaning Prints 8 Post Curing 8 1 Removing Parts from the Print Platform 9 Housekeeping 9 1 Cleaning the Resin Vat 9 2 Cleaning the Print Platform 10 Maintenance 10 1 General Maintenance 10 2 Resin Vat Re Skinning 10 3 Print Platform Resin Vat Re Calibration 10 4 Printer Hood Adjustement 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 7 8 8 10 12 13 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 18 20 ...

Page 3: ...strial environments BS EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 Audio video information and communication technology equipment Safety requirements 8 Additional information Signed for and on behalf of Photocentric Ltd Place of issue Peterborough Date of issue 22nd June 2021 Name Paul Holt Position Managing Director Signature MANUFACTURER PHOTOCENTRIC MODEL LC OPUS BUILD SIZE 310 x 174 x 220mm SOFTWARE Photonic 3D ...

Page 4: ...pus should not be operated in direct light from the sun or any UV light source ambient light for long hours Liquid Crystal Opus should be operated in an ambient temperature of 20 C 25 C Liquid Crystal Opus should be operated in a well ventilated room Do not operate Liquid Crystal Opus with the hood open as you may be exposed to crush hazards harmful UV light or other hazards Photopolymer resin is ...

Page 5: ...ystal Printer System Icon Wi Fi Printer Hood Icon Printer System is not ready Printer System is launching Printer System is up and running No Wi Fi Connection Strong Wi Fi connection Good Wi Fi Connection Weak Wi Fi Connection Poor Wi Fi Connection Printer Hood is closed and printer is ready to be used Printer Hood is open Printer IP address appears when the printer is connected to a network If no...

Page 6: ...1 Upon opening Photocentric Studio select LC Opus down menu click Apply for the software to load supportasnecessary PleaserefertothePhotocentric Studio Support software videos for further guidance by following the link to the LC Opus Resource Hub to print from the tool panel for use when setting up the print your PC Please refer to Section 5 5 for further guidance 5 5 UPLOADING FILES 5 5 1 Online ...

Page 7: ...printing process 13 During the print the GUI will display various information including 4 Ensure that the resin vat is completely clean and dry to avoid print failures or damage 5 you have any doubt about the condition of the vat 6 Slide the resin vat into the printer you should feel a positive click 7 Pick the selected resin bottle heat to 30 C and shake well before use 2 Select Print Files from ...

Page 8: ...during this time Wash 15 External dimensions are 350 L x 400 W x 280 D mm Internal dimensions are 120 L x 300 W x 275 D mm You can wash parts with 105mm height from the platform Photocentric Wash 15 can be purchased from this webpage The user manual for Wash 15 can be downloaded from this webpage Or from LC Opus Resource Hub Here cleaning and emptying saturated resin cleaner and overall operation ...

Page 9: ...o free parts All parts produced using LC Opus will need to be post cured using UV light and heat to fully cure the resin and achieve the correct material properties Photocentric recommends using the Photocentric Cure M and Cure L2 8 POST CURING Cure M External dimensions are 440 W x 270 D 390 H mm Internal dimensions are 350 W x 270 D x 260 H mm You can cure parts with 160mm height on the platform...

Page 10: ...e provided silicone mat 9 Use paper towel to soak up the last of the resin in the vat 10 Use a small amount of suitable cleaning solvent walls Dry them thoroughly 11 Check for any fragments of cured resin using the soft spatula provided 12 you have any doubt about the condition of the vat 5 Remove the large torx screws using the T25 L Shape Torx Key keep them to one side 6 7 Clean the vat body tho...

Page 11: ...e the print platform and screen are completely clean failure to do so could lead to damage of the screen or inaccurate homing leading to print failures 3 Secure the print platform into the printer by tightening the turn knob 4 On the Main screen select Maintain 10 3 PRINT PLATFORM AND RESIN VAT RE CALIBRATION The print platform has been pre calibrated on our production line according to strict QC ...

Page 12: ...homing location Resin Vat Re Calibration To watch a video on Print Platform Re Calibration click here 1 Ensure the resin vat is completely clean and free from debris and remove vat from the printer 2 On the Main screen select Maintain 11 Tighten the adjustment bolt fully using the T25 L Shape Torx Key 9 Select Next 10 Align the platform so that it sits straight and level on the screen 10 4 PRINTER...

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