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BA 8010_3.0_EN (10/2016) 

 

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Working Table 

 

The  work  pieces  to  be  processed  are  put  onto  the  working  table.  To 
facilitate orientation, a horizontal and a vertical ruler are located on the 
engraving table. The table  is ferromagnetic for easier fixation of  work 
pieces. 

 

9 

Keypad 

 

The Keypad contains multiple buttons and displays for controlling the 
device. 
See section 4.3   Keypad for further information. 

 

10 

Maintenance Panel 

 

 

Has to be opened with a 10mm Allen key to maintain optics. 

 

 

11 

Cooling Fan 

 

Air cooled laser tubes are equipped with cooling fans on the laser tube 
or the laser tube cover. 
 

 

12 

Exhaust hose connector 

 
 

13 

Manufacturer's Label 

 

Shows  important  data  of  the  machine  like  serial  number  or 
manufacturing date. 
 

 

14 

Laser Tube cover 

 

All laser tubes are equipped with a cover. 
 
 
 

15 

Power Supply 

 

Changes the main power to power types suitable for the mechanic and 
electronic parts of the machine. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Speedy 100

Page 1: ...BA 8010_3 0_EN 10 2016 1 68 OPERATION MANUAL 8010 Trotec Speedy 100 R ...

Page 2: ...lter any product described herein without prior notice In case of failure please check the device first according to section 6 1 Tips for Troubleshooting If unsuccessful please note all data of the device year of manufacture software version etc and call us from a telephone next to the switched on device For queries or technical problems please contact your dealer or Trotec directly at the above a...

Page 3: ... Operating the Device 15 2 4 Warning and Information Labels 16 3 BEFORE OPERATION 19 3 1 Unpacking 19 3 2 Contents of Delivery 20 3 3 Location 21 3 4 Electrical Requirements 22 3 5 Exhaust System Requirements 23 3 6 Computer Requirements 23 3 7 Connections 24 3 7 1 Connecting the Mains 24 3 7 2 Connecting the Computer 25 3 7 3 Connecting the Exhaust System 26 4 OPERATION 27 4 1 Machine view and co...

Page 4: ...e System 53 5 2 Cleaning the Optical Parts 54 5 2 1 CLEANING THE LENS 54 5 2 2 CLEANING THE MIRRORS 2 AND 3 56 5 3 Maintenance Plan 59 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 60 6 1 Tips for Troubleshooting 60 6 2 Options 61 6 2 1 Lateral Air Assist 61 6 3 TRAINING SCHEDULE 64 6 4 Response Form 65 6 5 How to create a Service File 66 ...

Page 5: ...e base machine any queries to dealer or manufacturer The following symbols are used for easier understanding of the Operation Manual If the Operation Manual is not observed this area represents a particular danger for the operating personnel or the personnel responsible for maintenance Caution This component is under voltage In these areas strictly observe the safety instructions regarding electri...

Page 6: ...r equipment resulting from such use The system must only be operated maintained and repaired by personnel that are familiar with the designated field of use and the dangers of the machine Non observance of the instructions for operation maintenance and repair described in this Operation Manual excludes any liability of the manufacturer if a defect occurs Caution when processing conductive material...

Page 7: ...tion Interchangeable exhaust connector JobControl Basic software Optional Electro Optic Autofocus Honeycomb Cutting Table Rotary Attachment Air Assist including Compressor Stand with Storage Area Laser Power Upgrade Performance Upgrade JobControl software Upgrade Advanced Expert MCI Pad Production Data import MAC Control System Laser power Adjustable from 0 100 typically 10 100 Interface Hardware ...

Page 8: ...ght approx 194 lbs 88 kg for 25W unit Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Humidity 40 to max 70 not condensing Laser Safety Laser class CDRH Laser Safety Laser Class 2 M CE compliant FDA approved Interlock Double Interlock safety system SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE APRIL 2012 ...

Page 9: ... exhaust connector JobControl Basic software Optional Electro Optic Autofocus Honeycomb Cutting Table Rotary Attachment Air Assist including Compressor Stand with Storage Area Laser Power Upgrade JobControl software Upgrade Advanced Expert MCI Pad Production Data import MAC Control System Laser power Adjustable from 0 100 Interface Hardware RS 232 C Data Rate 19 200 115 200 Baud USB Data Rate 460 ...

Page 10: ...ight approx 194 lbs 88 kg for 25W unit Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Humidity 40 to max 70 not condensing Laser Safety Laser class CDRH Laser Safety Laser Class 2 M CE compliant FDA approved Interlock Double Interlock safety system SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE APRIL 2012 ...

Page 11: ...label is located on the back of the device see Figure below It is recommended to enter data such as serial number and year of manufacture into the manufacturer s label below so that you always have this data handy if you have problems with your device or require spare parts ...

Page 12: ...sential health and safety requirements of the EC machinery directive 2006 42 EEC Further valid guidelines regulations for the product 2006 95 EG Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EG EMC Guideline Applied harmonized standards EN ISO12100 Machine Safety EN 60335 1 2007 Safety of Household and similar Appliances EN 55014 1 2006 EN 55014 2 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 60204 1 Machine Safety elec...

Page 13: ...p operation modifications of conditions and methods of operation maintenance inspection and repair the switch off procedures that may be provided in the Operation Manual must be observed Safety Information for the User and or Operating Personnel No working methods are permitted that affect the safety of the machine The operator must also ensure that no unauthorized persons work with the machine e ...

Page 14: ...e the status of safety class 2 and can cause the emission of harmful radiation This laser engraving system contains a carbon dioxide CO2 laser of class 4 that emits intensive and invisible laser radiation Without safety precautions the direct radiation or even diffuse reflected radiation is dangerous Without safety precautions the following risks exist with exposure to laser radiation Eyes Burns t...

Page 15: ...um copper silver and gold cannot be processed with the laser and lead to high reflections of the laser beam Such materials must not be inserted into the beam as a directed reflection could destroy the protection cover Adjustment of the beam path must be performed only by especially trained personnel An improper setting can lead to uncontrolled emission of the laser radiation Before processing mate...

Page 16: ...els The warning and information labels are attached in such positions of the device that could represent a source of danger during set up and operation Therefore follow the information on the labels If labels are lost or damaged they must be replaced immediately ...

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Page 18: ...0 2016 18 68 BEFORE OPEN UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST CAUTION VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION ...

Page 19: ...aste according to the applicable waste disposal law 1 Remove the cover Please do not forget to store this box in a dry place 2 Carefully remove the foam material which protects the viewing window of the cover and the tape that holds this cover in place 3 Lift the laser machine out of the box For this you will require two persons Position the laser machine on a stable table on the delivered stand o...

Page 20: ...tional Accessories box which contains the following parts 1 CD Trotec software engraver driver incl Operation Manual 2 Mains cable 3 Computer connection cable USB 4 Computer connection cable serial optional 5 Cleaning kit for optics 6 Additional lenses optional 7 Focus tool s 8 Allen key set 1 5 10 mm 1 5 7 2 6 8 3 4 ...

Page 21: ... Do not connect other devices via the laser fuse as the laser system requires the full amperage Avoid locations with poor air circulation Select a location whose room temperature is between 15 C and 25 C 59 77 F Avoid higher ambient temperatures and strong exposure of the engraver to the sun Use blinds if required Select a location close to ventilation if available Select a location that is not mo...

Page 22: ...WER SOURCE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY Noisy or unstable electricity as well as voltage spikes can cause interference and possible damage to the electronics of the laser system It is better to connect the laser system to a dedicated electrical line It is highly recommended that you use a surge suppression plugs to protect your computer equipment If electrical power fluctuations brown outs or co...

Page 23: ...6 Computer Requirements The following recommendation represents the minimum requirements When using a more powerful computer the graphics are generated and displayed faster and the computing times and the data transfer to the laser are reduced To use the newest software version you might have to abide other requirements Windows 7 32 64 bit or Windows Vista 32 64 bit with Service Pack 1 or later or...

Page 24: ...tion socket 1 at the rear side of the laser device see Figure below and the other end with a protected power outlet Mains voltage and operating voltage must correspond AC 230 V 50 Hz or AC 115 V 60 Hz see information label beside the connection socket Under no circumstances switch on the device if the voltages do not correspond The main fuses are located inside the connection socket and are access...

Page 25: ...EN 10 2016 25 68 3 7 2 Connecting the Computer The computer must be switched off and connected to the mains voltage Connect the laser see Figure below to a free serial interface 1 or USB port 2 on your computer 2 1 ...

Page 26: ...aust duct into the allocated connection 2 The position of the connector depends on the type of exhaust system When using the Trotec exhaust system also connect it with the cable included to the remote control connector of the laser 3 Also follow the operation and maintenance instructions in the Operation Manual of the exhaust system Exhaust connection hose to Laser 2 Exhaust connection cable to La...

Page 27: ...nnector 3 Service access panel 13 Manufacturers label 4 Connection Socket for Rotary 14 Laser tube cover 5 Focusing head 15 Power supply 6 X axis 16 Power socket and fuses 7 Ruler 17 PC connection cable Serial 8 Working table 18 Exhaust connection cable 9 Keypad 19 PC connection cable USB 1 2 8 6 7 3 4 10 9 11 12 14 16 17 18 15 13 5 19 ...

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Page 29: ... 2 Light Barriers Autofocus sensor Used for the automatic focusing of the work piece optional Do NOT use this option when processing transparent materials 3 Service Access Panel Only to be opened by trained technical service personnel 4 Connection Socket for Rotary Engraving Attachment Connector for the rotary engraving attachment option Supplies the rotary engraving attachment with the required e...

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Page 31: ...evice See section 4 3 Keypad for further information 10 Maintenance Panel Has to be opened with a 10mm Allen key to maintain optics 11 Cooling Fan Air cooled laser tubes are equipped with cooling fans on the laser tube or the laser tube cover 12 Exhaust hose connector 13 Manufacturer s Label Shows important data of the machine like serial number or manufacturing date 14 Laser Tube cover All laser ...

Page 32: ...16 32 68 16 Power Socket To connect the main power according the information on the manufacturers label In the Power Socket are the fuses 17 PC connection cable Serial 18 Exhaust connection cable 19 PC connection cable USB ...

Page 33: ... fast in green Íf all interlock secured covers are closed immediately after being switched on the device starts the referencing process When the referencing process is completed correctly an acoustic signal sounds and the device is ready for operation The readiness for operation is additionally displayed by green slow flashing of status display Before switching on the device the user must make sur...

Page 34: ... is moved backward in line with the light barriers If the light barrier is broken e g by an air assist nozzle the upward move will ne suppressed to prevent a collision between the nozzle and the table The automatic focus option might not work on transparent materials or materials which are not flat If the position of the air assist nozzle has been adjusted for a 2 5 lens the light barrier autofocu...

Page 35: ...to manually move the lens holder into the indicated directions When you press two keys simultaneously the lens holder moves diagonally When you press the Shift key and one of the positioning keys simultaneously a movement to the corresponding end position is performed If all panels are closed the movement is done with the maximum velocity if opened the speed is 1 4th of the maximum While the Z axi...

Page 36: ...on After completing the engraving process the exhaust system can only be switched off after some seconds follow up time 5 SHIFT TEST key for 2nd function key level For additional Operations When this key is pressed together with the following keys the functions indicated are activated Exhaust 5 Air assist on off Pause 3 Stops the job program immediately Positioning keys X Y Z 2 These keys drive th...

Page 37: ...z 9 Machine is ready green flashing fast 2 Hz 9 Cover has been opened green permanent light Pause mode 9 Data available in the machine red permanent light 8 Laser beam is being emitted green red flashing alternately 8 9 Cover open during switch on process simultaneously acoustic signal no referencing ...

Page 38: ... of the engraving table against the horizontal and vertical rulers However any other position on the engraving table is also possible 4 Focusing the Laser Beam For the laser beam in your laser system to be able to engrave and cut precisely the energy is focused with a lens system which is mounted on the motion system in a lens holder The focusing point of the laser beam for the mid resolving lens ...

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Page 40: ...ioning keys X Y A2 Hang the focus tool on the external ring of the working head so that the focus tool can move unhindered Move the working table upwards by pressing the Z positioning key 1 While doing this carefully observe the focus tool Before the focus tool reaches the work piece move the working table upwards only very slowly and step by step by briefly tapping the positioning key until the t...

Page 41: ...ns lens type specify the according lens To C Automatic focusing by means of light barriers optional The automatic focusing is only possible if the work piece is thicker than the rulers The Autofocus option might not work on transparent materials or materials which are not flat Bear in mind that defects from head crashes working head hits material or working table are NOT warranted C1 By pressing t...

Page 42: ...ser 2 Put the object to be engraved into the laser and move into the desired position on the engraving table Usually the object is positioned in the upper left hand corner Use the rulers to determine the dimensions of the object to be engraved 3 With the positioning keys the lens is positioned over the material to be engraved You focus with the help of the focus tool or by auto focus see page 38 o...

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Page 44: ... at any position on the plate by dragging with the mouse The position of the job corresponds with the engraving position on the engraving table Make sure that on engraving flammable materials the air assist is on e g rubber engraving 7 Establish a connection with the engraver by clicking on the button Establish Connection in JobControl 8 Switch on the exhaust system When using an original Trotec e...

Page 45: ...s turned on If this is not observed there insists the danger of irreparable damage on the prints The rotary engraving attachment permits engraving of cylindrical objects with a diameter from 30mm to 118 mm a length of up to 350 mm at a maximum weight of 3 kg To install and set up the rotary engraving attachment proceed as described as follows 1 Move the working table to the lower position switch o...

Page 46: ...de the left front of the interior Mounting the work piece 4 Before you mount the object into the rotary engraving attachment measure the diameter of the object at the position to be engraved with a sliding caliper or a similar tool Write down this value 5 Adjust and fix the slider with lever 1 to make the work piece fitting into the rotary engraving attachment 1 ...

Page 47: ...0_EN 10 2016 47 68 6 Now switch on the laser and wait until the referencing is finished Position the working head over the object at the position where you want to engrave Now focus the object with the focus tool ...

Page 48: ... Rotary Engraving Attachment and enter the diameter of the object 10 Double click on the previously generated job in the waiting list to place it on the plate 11 Use the mouse to drag the job to the position of the plate at which the desired engraving area is located on the object Use the rulers in the machine and in JobControl for orientation and move the lens holder directly over the desired pos...

Page 49: ...terial The lower this setting is the lower the resolution of the engraved picture will be This however reduces flaming and increases the energy of a pulse which can improve the overall result e g when engraving some sorts of plastic materials Protection foil Remove the protection foil from the engraving area However leave the protection foil on the area that is not engraved to avoid scratching of ...

Page 50: ...r for you Scan the desired picture with a resolution of 300 dpi Adjust brightness and contrast so that lighter colors become lighter and darker colors become darker The photo might look better if you use a filter which sharpens the contours The next step is the selection of a raster Usually the software offers a selection of different rasters with a specified number of lines per inch and different...

Page 51: ...this the smoke and the melting residuals underneath the plate can escape unhindered A slight moistening of the plate will reduce the area of heat influence Generally the protection foil should be removed except when there is considerable development of fumes During laser cutting the Hz setting pulses per second should be set to low in particular for flammable materials Multiple cutting insert logo...

Page 52: ...etter Due to the wider base the letters are stabilized during stamping and therefore the imprint becomes clearer If you engrave rubber dies without using this option the letters will have no shoulders making them very thin and unstable To avoid flaming we recommend a low HZ setting near 1000 Hz for cutting the rubber die The laser pulses are set apart from each other and their edges just touch Thi...

Page 53: ...and the operating time of the device Please bear in mind that only a clean machine guarantees optimal performance and reduces the service costs CAUTION Always keep the system clean as flammable parts in the working area or exhaust area rise the fire hazard General Cleaning 1 Move the engraving table into a position in which it is easiest for you to clean the surface with a window cleaning agent an...

Page 54: ...stance approx 10 cm under the lens holder 2 Move the working head into the center of the working surface and put a cloth under the lens holder so that the lens is not damaged if it accidentally falls out of its holder 3 Now you can unscrew the lens holder 1 4 Once positioned over a clean lens cleaning tissue remove the lens from the lens holder by carefully turning the lens holder and letting the ...

Page 55: ...r approximately one minute and then gently wipe it away with lens cleaning tissues soaked with lens cleaning liquid 10 Finally dry this side of the lens with dry lens cleaning tissues and repeat the cleaning process on the other side of the lens Never use a cleaning tissue twice Dust accumulated in the cleaning tissue could scratch the lens surface 11 Examine the lens If it is still soiled repeat ...

Page 56: ...e mirror surface with your fingers as this reduces the mirror s working life significantly 3 Use a drop of lens cleaning liquid from the accessories box and while holding the mirror on an angle flush the surface of the mirror to wash away coarse soiling 4 Put the mirror on a working surface Put some drops of lens cleaning liquid on the mirror and leave the liquid take effect for approximately 1 mi...

Page 57: ...BA 8010_3 0_EN 10 2016 57 68 7 Replace the mirror and fix it again with the two Allen screws ...

Page 58: ... liquid on the mirror and leave the liquid to take effect for approximately 1 minute 4 Use a folded piece of lens cleaning tissue soaked with lens cleaning liquid and wipe gently over the mirror only once Use a fresh lens cleaning tissue soaked with lens cleaning liquid each time and again wipe over the mirror only once Then wipe the mirror dry with a new dry lens cleaning tissue Never use a clean...

Page 59: ...aving table and rulers Cleaning Cover of the laser tube and housing Cleaning Entire working area general cleaning Cleaning Exhaust System Bag filter According to the operation manual of the exhaust system Filter mat Particle filter Activated carbon filter For detailed information on the maintenance activities on exhaust systems please refer to the respective manual ...

Page 60: ...e sure that you are actually using the correct serial interface COM 1 to COM 10 of your computer and that it is functional Check the interface selection in Options in the Settings menu of JobControl After starting a job the exhaust system is not switched on Check whether the exhaust system is connected with the mains socket Check the cable connection between the machine and the exhaust system A jo...

Page 61: ...ves engraving dust removal According to used lens the position of the air assist nozzle must be adapted accordingly Small leads on the holder mark the single positions 1 5 lens 2 lens 2 5 lens Nozzle positions AF possible possible not possible If the air assist nozzle is adjusted to a 2 5 lens or bigger automatic focusing with the light barrier is not possible This would lead to a collision of the...

Page 62: ...able Honeycomb table especially for cutting tasks is placed onto the standard table during cutting the residuals of the material fall through the honeycombs onto the table reverse side of the material remains clean cutting lines are cleaner ...

Page 63: ...n of the machine discussed Maintenance of the machine discussed Electrical voltage checked Safety Instructions discussed Trial run performed Deficiencies determined The machine with the Please transmit a copy of this document filled out and signed by an authorized company representative to an employee of our sales affiliate for forwarding to the manufacturer Thank you very much machine designation...

Page 64: ...the following topics are covered Machine Function Danger Area Warnings Interlock System Taking into Service and Shutdown Work Flow Announcement of unexpected working result and the resulting procedure Announcement of Failure and instituting Procedure Responsibility on remedial measure Operation Manual and its depository for inspection Cleaning and Maintenance Signature of Trainer Signature of Trai...

Page 65: ...tails Contact Details Serialnumber Name JobControl Version Country Driver Version Phone Number Layout Software Email address Firmware Version Problem Description Does an Error message show up on the PC if so which one What happened before the error showed up Thunderstorm Windows Update What was tried to solve the problem Please send the information to your sales representative or to techsupport tr...

Page 66: ...Start JobControl 2 Position the job which possibly caused a failure on the plate 3 Run the job and leave the job on the plate 4 Go to Settings Create Service File 5 The window Save Service File to shows up Please select a directory to save the file and click on Save ...

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Page 68: ...d possibly caused a failure example Corel file Photoshop file AutoCAD file Click on Open 7 The following window confirms that the Service File ServiceLog txt was created successfully 8 Please send the Service File together with a picture of the bad result and detailed description to your sales representative or to techsupport troteclaser com ...

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