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RECOMMENDED 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Safety Glasses
Paper Towel
Spray Bottle
Sink
Cleaning Solvent

(e.g. Isopropyl Alcohol)

Resin*
Photocentric LC Opus

Wash 15*
Photocentric LC Opus 

Air Wash L*
Photocentric Cure M+*
Photocentric Cure L2*
Liquid Crystal Opus 

Vat Film Pack*
Liquid Crystal Opus Resin Vat*
Liquid Crystal Opus 
Print Platform*

* Available from Photocentric

This  information  must  be  read  through  carefully 

for  Liquid  Crystal  Opus  User  Safety.  Retain  this 

information for any future reference.

-  Follow all instructions displayed on the 3D printer.

-   Liquid Crystal Opus weighs 38kg. Two people are 

required to lift it safely. 

that can safely support the weight.

-   Position the 3D printer at a height that allows a 

comfortable posture during operation.

-   Keep the 3D printer and photopolymer resin out 

of the reach of children.

-   Liquid  Crystal  Opus  requires  a  mains  power 

supply  with  a  voltage  of  110-230VAC  and  a 

frequency of 50-60Hz. 

-   The main power consumption is 500W. It will draw 

a maximum of 3A when connected to 230VAC, or 

5A when connected to a 110VAC.

-   Only connect Liquid Crystal Opus to the mains 

socket using the power cable supplied.

-   Ensure  that  the  total  current  draw  of  all  items 

connected to the mains circuit does not exceed 

the capacity of the fuse or circuit breaker.

-   Always  plug  the  power  cable  into  the  mains 

socket and the 3D printer before switching on the 

power at the back of the 3D printer.

printer before unplugging the power cable from 

either the 3D printer or the mains socket.

-   Do not place anything on top of, or resting against, 

the power cable.

-   Do not open the printer hood whilst working parts 

are moving, they present a crushing hazard. 

-   Do not position the power cable that it causes a 

trip hazard or is likely to be stepped on.

-   Disconnect the 3D printer from the mains socket 

when not in use.

-   Do not operate Liquid Crystal Opus outdoors.

-   Liquid  Crystal  Opus  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  an  irritant.  Always  wear 

gloves and safety glasses when handling.

-   Do not operate Liquid Crystal Opus if you display 

signs of sensitivity after exposure to photopolymer 

resin, such as skin or eye irritation.

-   Do  not  allow  photopolymer  resin  or  any  other 

liquid to get inside the casing of the 3D printer. 

Clean up any spills immediately.

the mains socket and disconnect the 3D printer 

immediately.

-   Do  not  disassemble  Liquid  Crystal  Opus  as 

you may be exposed to electric shock hazards, 

harmful UV light or other hazards.

-   All repairs should be carried out either by or with 

the assistance of Trained Personnel.

-   Discontinue  3D  printer  operation  and  contact 

your supplier if: 

The power cable or plug is damaged. 

Liquid  has  got  inside  the  casing  of  the  3D 

printer. 

The 3D printer has been dropped. 

The 3D printer shows signs of damage. 

The  3D  printer  does  not  operate  correctly 

after  following  the  instructions  provided  in 

this user manual.

-   Dispose of waste photopolymer resin according 

to the SDS of the material and in line with local/

national  regulations.  Do  not  dispose  of  this 

through typical plumbing systems.

-    Dispose of Liquid Crystal Opus responsibly. Please 

recycle where possible or return to Photocentric 

for recycling.

3. SAFETY

INFORMATION

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4

 

T25 L Shape Torx Key T10 L Shape Torx Key

Funnel

Power Cable

Soft Spatula

5x Paper

Resin Filters

1x Pair of Gloves

2x Vat Gaskets

2x spare Vat Film

Vat Cleaning Tool

Wi-FI Dongle

Cutter

1kg Sample Resin

Scraper

32 GB USB Flash Drive

Print Platform

 

(Factory Calibrated)

LC Opus Resin Vat

Liquid Crystal Opus

4. BOX CONTENTS

Silicone Mat

OPUS

Liquid Crystal

OPUS

Liquid Crystal

20x M3x4 

Torx Screws

20x M5x10 

Torx Screws

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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