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USER  

MANUAL

VERSA Series

MODELS:

VERSA 150 / VERSA CCD / VERSA 260

Summary of Contents for VERSA 150

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL VERSA Series MODELS VERSA 150 VERSA CCD VERSA 260 ...

Page 2: ...he machine in case it is resold The information and specifications included in this manual are valid at the time of its approval for publication However Bescutter Inc reserves the right to discontinue or change the machine s specifications and or design at any time without prior notice and without incurring any legal obligation No part of this publication should be reproduced without written permi...

Page 3: ...ation 15 5 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND CALIBRATION 16 5 1 Before turning on the equipment 16 5 1 1 Start up process 16 5 2 Laser Beam Alignment 16 5 2 1 Screw adjustments to guide the path of the laser beam 17 5 2 2 Laser test run 17 5 2 3 Laser Beam Alignment from the tube to the 1st reflective mirror 18 5 2 4 Laser Beam Alignment between the 1st and 2nd reflective mirror 18 5 2 5 Laser Beam Alignme...

Page 4: ... are working before turning on the laser ONLY trained personnel are authorized to disassemble or modify the laser machine since doing so can result in electrocution due to parts that operate with high voltages ONLY trained personnel are authorized to install operate or maintain the laser system ALWAYS wear approved Personal Protective Equipment P P E to prevent injuries ONLY manufacturer or author...

Page 5: ...andled carefully 1 Use a drill with a 5 16 chuck to remove each of the screws from the wooden box 2 Remove all plastic protections and foams that cover the machine 3 Open carefully each of the machine s doors and remove the boxes and accessories in its interior 2 UNPACKING AND PRE ASSEMBLY The two driving belts may be secured to prevent rail movement If so remove the zip ties and carefully move th...

Page 6: ...6 4 Remove the steel pallet under the machine leaving it on its wheels In case the floor s surface is not level turn the orange Wing Nut to lower or raise the rubber bases of the leveling caster wheels ...

Page 7: ...7 3 1 Mechanical Drive System 3 2 Optical System 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Attention The front surface of the reflection mirror should be placed facing the laser tube ...

Page 8: ...c electricity might be generated for a short period even when the power supply is off Do not directly touch the wires at any time Ruida Control System Ruida Control Panel Ruida Control Board Attention When changing the optical lens remember that it should be placed with the flat surface facing the work table down ...

Page 9: ...9 Control Panel main buttons Power Supply Electrical Cabinet ...

Page 10: ... min 110V 60 Hz Ducts Corrugated Rubber Pipe 183cm x 15 cm Air Compressor 110V 60 Hz 3 4 Back 3 5 Peripheral Equipment Note peripheral equipment may vary In the case of the Water Chiller there are different references depending on the model of the laser machine ...

Page 11: ...11 3 6 Accesorios Toolkit Focus measurer to adjust the position of the laser head Attention There might be certain differences between the accessories for each model ...

Page 12: ...igh voltage equipment 4 1 3 Other adjustments Users must prepare the materials and supplies needed including 8 liters of distilled water you can use ionized water as a second option for the Chiller two 2 AC110V grounded electrical outlets a computer a proper exhaust system testing materials among others 4 2 Installation 4 2 1 Laser Tube Installation Open the rear cabinet door where the laser tube ...

Page 13: ...at the pads are carefully removed instead of being pulled since both ends of the tube have connections and water inlets that are fragile Place the laser tube in the mounts keeping its positive terminal on the opposite side from the first 1st reflective mirror Make sure that the negative terminal right side is located of 1 aprox away from the first calibration mirror Make sure that the water outlet...

Page 14: ...event the creation of bubbles inside the tube to maximize cooling efficiency Water hoses must be properly secured to prevent dripping and must be placed in a straight way to minimize water flow resistance After you have installed the laser tube please verify the Water Chiller connections Remove the lid located on top of the Chiller and add distilled water in the tank until it reaches the range NOR...

Page 15: ...er every two weeks In case the room temperature is below the freezing point 32 F or 0 C the water must be drained to prevent water tank damage Attention the air compressor is a very important part of the laser system Compressed air passes through the hoses to the laser head removing smoke or any other type of pollutant regulates the temperature of the lens and some materials avoiding the fire The ...

Page 16: ...ply and make sure that breakerlocatedinthebackofthemachineisup 2 Turn the main power switch to the right 3 Make sure the emergency switch is not active to deactivate it turn it to the right 4 Activate the switch located in the laser unit that enables the chiller and the compressor 5 Turn the chiller on 6 Turn the fume extractor on Turning the laser system off 1 Turn off the switch that enables the...

Page 17: ...pose of laser alignment is to ensure that the laser beam path is correctly centered from the laser tube to its exit through the laser head nozzle 5 2 1 Screw adjustments to guide the path of the laser beam 5 2 2 Laser test run Warning Be cautious in case you press the Reset button on the control panel because the laser head will automatically move to the upper right corner Make sure that the work ...

Page 18: ...alue of 30 Press the Pulse button on the control panel and verify that the light beam had hit the acrylic piece use the same piece to perform the entire calibration process 5 2 4 Laser Beam Alignment between the first and second reflective mirror Step 1 Place the acrylic piece on the second reflective mirror The second mirror is located on the left end of the rail 5 2 3 Laser Beam Alignment from t...

Page 19: ...is to move the rail and laser head to the bottom left end the furthest position from the first reflective mirror Press the Pulse button and check if the marks from the Step 2 and 3 are located one above the other If not tighten the screws of the first reflective mirror In case the mark from the step 3 is placed To the left loosen the screw 2 Up loosen the screw 1 Up left diagonally tight the screw...

Page 20: ...mirror up to the third the laser should fit into the central part of the mirror If not calibrate the laser again until it hits the center of the third reflective mirror Note the screws on the first mirror already are calibrated In this step the screws to be manipulated are those from the 2nd REFLECTIVE MIRROR Step 1 Place the acrylic piece on the third reflective mirror The laser head must remain ...

Page 21: ...ed on the back top of the laser head Note if the laser beam output is not centered use adhesive tape once again and tighten the 3 screws of the third reflective mirror until the mark laser hits the center The laser mark and the nozzle output must be concentric see previous image If not tighten the screws 1 2 and 3 of the third reflective mirror Note the screws on the first and second mirrors alrea...

Page 22: ...ew 2 To the right tight the screw 1 Down left diagonally tight the screw 3 Down loosen the screw 2 To the left loosen the screw 1 Up right diagonally loosen the screw 3 Make these adjustments until both marks are located one above the other SCREW 3 SCREW 2 SCREW 1 Note Please note that the order of the screws and the movements to calibrate the 3rd reflective mirror located on the laser head are di...

Page 23: ...ation use a new tissue to clean the surface again using zigzag motions Finally let it dry before placing it back Attention clean the mirrors and lenses carefully Avoid bumps and any surface damage Remember to install the lens with its flat side towards the worktable Attention The machine must be turned off Attention Before turning on the machine make sure the water is at its normal level and it is...

Page 24: ... between 12 C and 30 C Avoid dust accumulation on the high voltage electrode Keep the electrode away from metal as much as possible to avoid fire risks Keep the tube dry to avoid fire risks The laser tube is made of glass making it fragile Avoid sudden movements and excessive use of force when handling the tube Avoid operating the tube over its limits Keep the maximum power parameter 85 lower or a...

Page 25: ...ght on the laser power supply and the cooling fan are on If they are not proceed to the test method 3 The engraving is still superficial Check if the tube is in good condition or if there is any abnormality in the laser path Increase maximum power reduce the speed add ice to regulate temperature If the temperature problem persists drain and change the water in the chiller Clean the water chiller t...

Page 26: ...rs adjust the laser beam path through the mirror calibration Check if the laser head collides abruptly during movement If so probably there is a problem with the mainboard or any proximity sensor x axis or Y axis and you should replace it Change the plotter unit to 1016 Drain the water from the laser tube and chiller Then fill it again with distilled water Change the corrugated belts or the small ...

Page 27: ...control panel TEST METHOD 1 Check the condition of the equipment s ground connection Verify that it is standard the resistance should not be greater than 5Ω 2 Check if the original design pattern has errors like crossed graphics or something is missing 4 If the problems persist 3 Other patterns don t have this problem only some patterns present this problem Modify the ground connection for it to m...

Page 28: ...tions and recommendations of the laser system before using it This manual is considered as a permanent part of the laser system and should be kept with the machine in case it is resold 1 888 525 2897 www bescutter com ...

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