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OPUS

Liquid Crystal

Once you select ‘Light On’, you can turn 

To check the printer screen function, select 

‘Test LCD’. Photocentric logo will be displa-

yed in the centre of the screen.  

Network Page

LC Opus can be connected to a network to facilitate 

remotely monitor prints in progress. 

5.3 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK

Once  your  LC  Opus  is  switched  on,  if  you  have 

plugged in an ethernet cable or the provided Wi-Fi 

dongle you can connect it to a network. This allows 

5.3.1 Connecting to a Network via Ethernet Cable

Plug  an  ethernet  cable  into  the  designated  socket 

at the back of LC Opus. Once the ethernet cable is 

connected, you will see an IP address in the top left 

corner of the Main GUI page. 

5.4 PHOTOCENTRIC STUDIO SET-UP

A  32GB

for Photocentric Studio. This allows you to activate 

a perpetual license for up to two PCs. Photocentric 

Studio can be downloaded from this webpage: 

https://photocentricgroup.com/studio/

On

guidance on the following: 

-  The minimum system requirements 

for Photocentric Studio 

-   Installing the software 

-   Getting started 

-   Updating the software

the below steps: -

1. Upon opening Photocentric Studio, select LC Opus 

down menu, click ‘Apply’ for the software to load. 

support as necessary. Please refer to the Photocentric 

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 File Transfer
1. Connect to a Network. (See Section 5.3 for further 

guidance).
2. Open a web browser on your PC.
3. Type the printers’ IP address into the search bar.
4. Select ‘Upload’.

3. Select the desired network from the list.

4. Select ‘Connect’.

5. Select the text frame labelled ‘Password’.

6. Enter the password for this network by using the 

on-screen  keyboard.  Password  characters  can  be 

displayed by selecting the lock icon to the right of 

the text frame.

7. Select ‘Connect’ and wait for the connection to be 

established.

8. Select ‘Main’.
9. The Wi-Fi icon at the top left of the ‘Main’ screen 

should now be green, and an IP address should be 

displayed next to it.

5.3.2 Connecting to a Network via Wi-Fi
1.Plug  in  the  Wi-Fi  dongle  to  the  USB  port  at  the 

back of the printer.

2.On the ‘Main’ screen, select ‘Network’

NOTE: 

Refer  to  Section  5.5  for  further  guidance  on 

address.

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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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