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1. then select the Next button Note f you choose to only install the Universal Control Panel you will need to proceed to step 4 nstallation Components NV Install Universal Control Panel M Install Printer Driver s lt lt Back Next gt gt 3 If you have selected to install the Printer Driver you will then be prompted to select the laser system you would like to install on the computer Once selected click the Next button ngraver mode M ILS9 150D 1L812 150D lt lt Back Next gt gt Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 4 The installation process will proceed as indicated by a progress bar Be patient Loading the files can take a few minutes depending on your computer s processor speed ULS Software Setup UNIVERSAL lms LASER S STEms Please wait while ULS Software is being installed Execute C Program Files ULS ILS Driver OEMSetup C Program Files ULSVILS Driver LP3 e EEE EEL ELE EE ELLE Show details Universal Laser Systems Inc Cancel 5 When the installation process is finished the Completing the ULS Software Setup Wizard window will appear Read the instructions and make your desired selection If you Reboot Now save all your work prior to rebooting If you decide to reboot later remember that you must reboot before connecting the ILS system to your computer C2. 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Note The following diagram shows a typical exhaust system layout Use this as a guideline for proper exhaust system installation Although this diagram serves as an example we recommend you consult with a licensed contractor to meet local safety environmental and building code requirements and to also calculate the correct size blower required for your particular installation Length of exhaust pipe exhaust pipe diameter number of 90 degree angles and other restrictions must be calculated when determining the correct exhaust blower unit Installing an undersized or oversized blower is not only unsafe but can also lead to excessive wear and tear to the laser system and premature failure ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Se Q QK E a a A Bo oe Gan Beg m pin OO Es es iv rome J D ot Exhaust blower mounted outside User Supplied Weatherproof shield User Supplied Rigid ducting matching the diameter of the blower inlet User Supplied Adapter to the hose reduces from 4 to 3 User Supplied Y pipe User Supplied Shut off or air flow gate s User Supplied Flexible wire reinforced industrial grade rubber hose User Supplied Connection to laser system Exhaust On Off switch User Supplied Computer User Supplied CMO ON AU PWD a Exhaust blower illustration my d
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4. provided cable CAUTION Do not use any adapters extension cables USB cable longer than 6 feet 1 82 meters or other devices between the computer s USB port and the port on the laser system sporadic or unpredictable behavior may result a Connect the USB cable provided between the USB port of the computer and the USB port on the back of the ILS system Do not use a USB cable longer than 6 feet 1 82 meters b After connecting the USB cord the Found New Hardware Wizard will open and offer to connect to Windows Update to search for software Select No not at this time Then click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide c Select Install the software automatically Then Click Next to continue You do not need to insert the Software Installation CD ROM Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for ULS Print Supp
5. where it can reside at least 3 feet 1 meter from any wall and 3 feet 1 meter from any obstruction to the left and right sides of the laser system 3 feet 1 meter 3 feet 1 meter oo 3 feet 1 meter Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Your laser system will have arrived in a wooden crate After the top and sides have been removed from the crate the laser system must be detached from its shipping palette and lifted onto the floor as follows Note If you need to move the laser machine through a doorway smaller than the laser system please contact your local Customer Service at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com for further instructions 1 Loosen the four bolts indicated in the drawing to release the laser system from its pallet 2 Lift the laser system with wood supports attached and place it on the floor where you intend to operate it 3 Remove the strap 1 wrapped around the laser system once it has been removed from the crate a If you have a forklift you can lift the laser system off of the pallet by inserting the forks spread as wide apart as possible under the wooden supports attached to the cart legs Then lifting the laser system a few inches pull the pallet from underneath and lower the laser system to its proper operating position b If
6. you do not have a forklift four people must lift the laser system up walk it carefully off of the pallet and lower it to the floor 4 Remove the wooden supports clamped to the legs of the cart by unscrewing the 4 bolts that sit between the cart legs 5 Attach your exhaust system s wire reinforced rubber tubing to the exhaust port at the rear of the laser system and secure with a hose clamp Proceed to page 278 Laser Cartridge Installation Place forklift forks here Remove four outside bolts to lift laser system Two on each side Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Laser Cartridge Installation Note The following images illustrate a ILS12 150D laser system with two laser cartridges If you own a single laser cartridge system you will install the single laser cartridge only 1 Make sure that your power cord to the system is not plugged in at this time Place your finger on the button part of the latch until the latch is released Gently fold back the rear cover Some laser systems are shipped with keyed locks Note Access latches for the laser cover are lockable However all systems are shipped from the factory with latches unlocked If you need to lock the latches please contact our Customer Service at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com for keys
7. 2 Visually locate the mounting blocks 1 the laser latch es 2 and alignment fork s 3 Notice that the alignment fork has two plates one small and one large Locate the gap between the two plates Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 3 Observe the V groove along the upper 3 and lower 2 part of the laser cartridge base plate and the alignment plate 1 at the end of the base plate 4 If you have purchased two laser cartridges mount the first cartridge onto the lower mounting blocks first Single laser users should mount the laser cartridge in the top position 5 Pick up the laser cartridge by the ends and tilt it at a 30 degree angle as shown 1 Mount the cartridge onto the mounting blocks shown in step 2 page 278 by placing the upper V groove on top of the mounting blocks Slide the cartridge to the right until the outer edge 2 of the alignment plate contacts the inside edge of the large plate of the alignment fork ii W Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 6 Slowly rotate the laser cartridge making sure that the alignment plate is centered in the gap in the alignment fork As you slowly release the weight of the laser you should feel it lock itself smoothly into place Never force the laser into position If the l
8. Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Installation amp Set up Guide Industrial Laser System ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide The Installation amp Set up Guide is designed to provide you with step by step instructions for proper installation and set up of your Universal laser system Before getting started you should become familiar with each section of the Installation amp Set Up Guide Proper Operating Environment Procedures Software Installation and Requirements Assembling Your System and Running Your First Job Proper Operating Environment This section will give you step by step instructions for site preparation and computer and software setup Follow the instructions in the order shown Establishing a Proper Operating Environment Software Installation and Operating System Requirements Assembling Your Industrial Laser Series System 2 PS Running Your First Job CAUTION Damage to the ILS system due to inadequate or improper operating environment is not covered under the Universal Laser Systems ULS Warranty See the ULS Warranty for additional information The ULS Warranty can be found in your Reference Guide book let Should you require a copy of the Warranty please contact your local Customer Service a
9. a licensed contractor to meet local safety and building code requirements The exhaust system must be capable of supplying a minimum of ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D 700 CFM cubic feet per minute of airflow while under a load of 6 inches of static pressure 1190m3 hr at 1 5kPa Do not install forward incline backward incline in line or ventilator fans because these types of air handlers are inadequate and inappropriate for this type of installation A high pressure blower must be used to meet minimum airflow requirements For personal safety and noise control we recommend that the exhaust blower be mounted outside the building Rigid tubing should be used for the majority of the connection between the blower and the laser system The tubing should be smooth walled and have as few 90 degree bends as possible Install an exhaust gate to adjust airflow and to close off the exhaust when the laser is not in use Place this gate near the laser system within 5 to 10 feet 1 50 to 3 00 meters Use a short piece of industrial grade wire reinforced rubber tubing to connect the laser system s exhaust port to the exhaust gate and secure with a hose clamp This will provide some mobility for your laser system and will isolate exhaust blower vibrations from your laser system Wire the exhaust blower electrically to a wall switch in the same room for easy ON OFF control Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9
10. and to each corner and take note of any differences between the fit of the focus tool in the upper left corner of the field and the fit of the focus tool in each of the other corners Gap too big Gap too big Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 11 If one or more of the other corners does not match the upper left corner adjust the caster directly underneath that corner up or down until the focus tool fit at that corner matches the fit at the upper left corner First loosen the lock nut 1 then turn the adjusting screw 2 in 1 8 turns Once the foot is at the correct height tighten the lock nut 1 When you are done the focus tool fit at all four corners should be the same 12 Once properly leveled proceed to page 286 Alternate leveling method For the best leveling results use a digital caliper and adjust the caster directly under each corner that does not match the height of the upper left corner until that corner matches the upper left corner s height Verify that you zero out the caliper before taking any measurements The height at each corner should be within 0 010 0 254 mm of the height at the upper left corner Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Finalizing the Connections Make the following connections in the order describ
11. aser does not install smoothly check for obstructions such as pinched wires or hoses or a binding laser latch Once installed verify that the alignment plate is centered within the alignment fork 7 Plug in the power connector 1 to the corresponding laser cartridge The power connector is labeled Top 2 or Bottom 3 Single laser cartridge users should leave the bottom connector unplugged and out of the way 8 Close the rear cover making sure that wires or hoses do not become pinched when the cover is closed Gently close the rear cover until the sliding latches lock into place 9 Once the laser cartridge has been installed proceed to Laser System Leveling on page 281 Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Laser System Leveling 1 Once the laser system is in its proper operating location open the top door first 1 then open the front door 2 2 Locate the small bubble level 1 on the front of the laser system frame 3 Adjust the caster height using the adjustment screw 2 until the front of the laser system is level from one side to the other Once the front of the system is level secure the front casters by tightening the nut 1 up against the cart leg Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 4 Locate the small bubble le
12. d proceed to page 289 Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Checking Beam Alignment Note You will not engrave anything at this time 1 Open the top door 2 Place a small piece of masking tape across the 3 4 19 mm hole in the focus carriage 1 Gently rub the tape around the edge of the hole so that you can see the outline of the hole through the tape 2 3 Power on your computer and verify that the Universal Control Panel UCP icon is present on the taskbar If not activate it by double clicking on the Universal Control Panel icon on your desktop 4 Power on the laser system by pressing the Power switch gt on the ILS system keypad 5 With the top door open a red dot will appear on the masking tape 3 The red dot should appear centered within 1 8 inch 3 18 mm If not turn off the laser system remove and re install the laser cartridge and try again If the red dot still does not appear centered please contact our Customer Service at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com 6 Laser beam alignment is now complete Power off the laser system and remove the masking tape Focus Carriage Beam Alignment Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Running Your First Job We wi
13. ed otherwise static electricity can potentially damage the computer and or the laser systems electronics 1 2 Connect the 3 inch 76 5 mm flexible rubber exhaust system to the rear of the laser system if you have not already done so Connect the laser system s power cord and your computer s power cord to a grounded electrical outlet Note International users may need to connect an adapter to the power cord to be able to plug it into their power source CAUTION Make sure that you attach the adapter correctly to the power cord and that your power source is properly grounded earthed Do not power on the laser system at this time Note A properly installed 9 volt battery is necessary to operate the laser system The laser system will not function without a charged battery installed Keep a spare 9 volt battery on hand at all times Install the provided 9 volt Thermal Sensor battery into the ILS laser system The Thermal Sensor battery cavity is located on the back of the laser system a Verify that the 9 volt battery is in the Thermal Sensor holder Gently push on the Thermal Sensor battery holder as indicated until it latches in place Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide USB 2 0 Hi Speed Only The laser system comes equipped with a high quality 6 foot 1 82 meters USB 2 0 certified cable We recommend you use this
14. ick PROPERTIES Figure 4 to display the ILS Comment system printer driver settings Figure 5 Ril ae O 3 Choose your material in this case metal and then select a the correct material type Aluminum Anodized Figure 5 Prik style CorelDRAW DeFauks 4 Set the Fixture Type to NONE Figure 4 Note f you were using an optional accessory or custom fixture you would choose it from the fixture list 5 Measure the thickness of the material we recommend ae using calipers and enter it in the material thickness Fubbe Sus wets wr Corps Cat field In the example the provided anodized aluminum is 0 019 0 483 mm thick Click OK when done 7 Now click on PRINT in the Print dialog window Figure 4 8 Click on the ILS system icon on the taskbar and the current print job will appear in the Viewer Tab of the Figure 5 Universal Control Panel Figure 6 9 Now click on the System Tab and verify that the Auto Z box is checked 10 Return to the Viewer Tab and proceed to the next step Figure 6 Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Step 4 Starting the Process 1 Turn on the exhaust and ILS system Note Laser system cooling fans are variable soeed and may speed up and slow down during operation as needed to cool the lasers Make sure the material is positioned correctly within the engraving area Close the
15. iffer according to your region Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Software Installation and Requirements Your computer is a critical component in the operation of the ILS system In fact you cannot operate the ILS system if your computer is not connected powered on running Windows and running the Universal Control Panel UCP software You can only run one ILS system per computer at a time You will need to have a separate computer for each ILS system you own The ILS system is not designed to be a network printer You must operate the ILS system using the computer that is directly attached to it via the provided 6 foot USB cable 2 meters USB cables longer than 6 feet 2 meters may cause the ILS system to malfunction Computer and Operating System Requirements Minimum Computer Requirements User Supplied e 2 0 GHz processor minimum e Windows XP or Windows Vista e 1 GB of RAM minimum 2 GB of RAM minimum for Vista operating systems 40GB hard drive 15 GB free space minimum e VGA monitor minimum 1024 x 768 resolution e CD ROM drive burner e Mouse and keyboard e Available USB 2 0 Hi Speed compliant port only e Computer speakers optional e 600 DPI scanner optional e Internet connection and e mail address optional The ILS system is only compatible with a 32 bit Windows Operating System See www microsoft com for the minimum com
16. lick on the Finish button to complete installation The window will automatically close Remove the Software Installation CD ROM All the files required to operate your machine have been loaded onto your computer ULS Software Setup Completing the ULS Software Setup Wizard Your computer must be restarted in order to complete the installation of ULS Software Do you want to reboot mow Reboot now 1 want to manually reboot later lt Back Cancel Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Assembling Your ILS System Familiarize yourself with the instructions before getting started Once the system has been placed in its desired location of operation it is necessary to properly level the laser system Once leveled install the laser cartridge on the back of the machine and perform a beam alignment check Do not power up your laser system until the final step Checking Beam Alignment CAUTION Do not attempt to move or lift this system alone Obtain assistance from three or four additional people when lifting or carrying secure motion system and doors before lifting Bodily injury may occur if improper lifting techniques are used or the system is dropped System Unpacking ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Before unpacking the laser system and for servicing reasons make sure that the system is located in a place
17. ll now illustrate how to use your laser system to engrave on a piece of anodized aluminum from start to finish In this example you will raster engrave a Test Card on a 2 x 3 5 inch 50 8 x 89 mm 0 0195 inch 0 49 mm thick piece of anodized aluminum Note For this example we will be using CorelDRAW X3 and the CorelDRAW sample file provided on the software CD Install CorelDRAW but do not start a new project Step 1 Loading and Positioning the Material Open the top door and position the piece of anodized aluminum 1 into the upper left corner of the table against the rulers Step 2 Creating the Graphic Using CorelDRAW open the sample graphic file found on the software installation CD that came with the ILS system The file is named ULSTest cdr The Software Installation CD contains test files in cdr eps and dxf Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Step 3 Printing to your ILS System Materials Database Tab You will be using the Materials Database Tab in the printer driver Other graphic software programs may differ Verify that the UCP KIWE is running in the taskbar Peer Gereral Layout Separations Prepress Hec No Essa 2 When you are ready to print the job click FILE and Se then click PRINT Make sure that your laser system i appears in the DESTINATION NAME dropdown list es and then cl
18. niversal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Electrical Power Source User Supplied 1 2 For your systems electrical requirements please refer to the INPUT POWER label near the power inlet CAUTION Never remove the ground lead to the electrical cord and plug the ILS system into a non grounded outlet A laser system that is not properly grounded is hazardous and has the potential to cause severe or fatal electrical shock Without proper grounding the laser system may exhibit sporadic or unpredictable behavior Always plug the system into a properly grounded earthed outlet Noisy or unstable electricity and voltage spikes may cause interference and possible damage to the electronics of the laser system If electrical power fluctuations brown outs or constant power outages are a problem in your area please contact your local Electrician to supply a power isolation and regulation module Electrically noisy equipment such as equipment with large motors can also cause interference if plugged into the same outlet It may be necessary to attach the laser system to a dedicated electrical line to resolve the problem The laser system is designed as a Class Group A pluggable device It is also designed for connection to IT power systems which provide the most flexibility to the user Exhaust System User Supplied 1 2 We recommend you consult with
19. ort C f your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue d A warning message will appear Select Continue Anyway Do not be concerned Installing the ULS Firmware will not harm your computer in any way The firmware will begin to load Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware ULS Print Support has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the comect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOF Installation e Click Finish to close the Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for ULS Print Support Click Finish to close the wizard a Another set of New Hardware Wizard windows may appear after the initial USB connection Follow the same instructions as mentioned previously Once completed your new hardware is installed and ready to use b Once installe
20. puter requirements to run Windows Vista The ILS system is not designed to run on the Macintosh Operating System Note Some computer manufacturers USB ports do not comply with USB 2 0 Hi Speed standards This may cause the ILS system to exhibit erratic behavior Confirm that your computer complies with USB 2 0 Hi Speed by checking your computer manual For more information on USB 2 0 Hi Speed compatibility please visit www usb org Other USB peripheral devices that demand a large amount of computer processing power may slow down the operation and productivity of the ILS system If you experience problems with operation we recommend you disconnect other USB peripheral devices while the laser system is off Do not connect or disconnet devices while the laser system is running a job Universal Laser Systems Optimizing Windows XP Performance Windows XP by default displays many visual effects that slow down the computer We recommend that you turn off these effects by right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop then click Properties and then click the Advanced tab In the Performance section click Settings then click Adjust For Best Performance and then click Apply Computer Power Management Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Vista Performance Windows Vista by default displays many visual effects that
21. ral Poan Opona Et Pien sting am charge settings for the pin High peronra Choses tha Heap amd dinplay aring bat you want your compte bo wa J On battery E Aujgpsi in E Tum aft the deplay Mirar by a But the comperter bo alee Meer For the Power Scheme in use select Never for all the setting options Turn off display and Put the computer to sleep Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide Universal Control Panel UCP Installation CD ROM At this point you need to install the Windows XP Vista Universal Control Panel UCP and printer driver In order to install the software you need to have administrative privileges on the computer before starting installation The Software Installation CD ROM can be found on the inside of this manual reference guide 1 Insert the Software Installation CD ROM into your PC s CD drive It should automatically launch the Universal Control Panel Installation window Select the laser series you are installing on the computer Note f the setup window does not automatically launch you can launch it manually Locate your CD or DVD drive using Windows Explorer and click on the Setup exe application to launch the setup window Universal Control Pane Toa j Hs i Fr pid wa z _ B F sl iA p E is 2 Select the components you would like to install on your computer
22. slow down the computer We recommend that you turn off these effects by clicking the Start button right clicking on Computer then click System Properties and then click on Advanced System Settings link In the Performance section click Settings then click Adjust For Best Performance and then click Apply Power management is a configuration setting in Windows XP and Windows Vista that reduces the energy consumption of computers and monitors by shutting them down after a period of inactivity However since your computer is a critical component in the operation of the VLS system you do not want your computer to go into the Standby or Hibernate modes while your laser system is operating Contact your IT Department if you need help in configuring your computer XP Power Options Properties TN Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS ef Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Home Office Desk v Settings for Home Office Desk power scheme Never v Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks System standby System hibernates For the Power Scheme in use select Never for all the setting options Turn off monitor turn off hard disks system standby and system hibernates Vista e AAEE Cental Pa
23. t 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com Please refer to the Safety Manual before operating your laser system Environment User Supplied 1 The laser system must be installed in an office laboratory workshop or light duty manufacturing environment Dusty or dirty environments can damage the laser system Keep the laser system isolated from any processes that produce airborne particles such as sandblasting sanding machining etc Also keep the ILS system isolated from any equipment requiring mists of oil or water for lubrication Airborne dust and liquids can coat and damage optics and motion system components 2 Avoid small enclosed non ventilated areas Some materials after laser engraving or cutting continue emitting fumes for several minutes after processing Having these materials present in a confined unventilated room can create a health hazard 3 For best results since the lasers are air cooled we recommend operating the laser system between the ambient temperatures of 73 F 22 C and 77 F 25 C 4 Avoid storing the laser system outside the temperatures of 50 F 10 C and 95 F 35 C as excessively cold or hot temperatures can damage the laser cartridge or reduce its lifetime 5 Ambient humidity levels must be non condensing to protect optics The laser system should be at least 3 feet 1 meter away from any wall or obstruction U
24. top door Click the green START button on the UCP to begin laser processing Figure 6 on previous page CAUTION Observe that the laser system is functioning as desired If any abnormalities occur including but not limited to flaming sparking melting or excessive smoking of the material you are engraving stop the engraving process immediately by either pressing the pause button or opening the top door Re check the settings in the printer driver as well as the laser system If everything seems to be correct check focus manually as described in the User Manual located in the Reference Guide packet and adjust if necessary If you cannot resolve the issue please contact your distributor or the ULS Customer Service Team Never leave the laser system unattended during the engraving or cutting process Step 5 Material Removal and Reloading Once the laser system has completed processing the material the laser beam will turn off and the focus carriage will move to the home position in the upper right hand corner Before opening the top door wait a few seconds to allow any remaining fumes that are leftover from the laser engraving or cutting process to evacuate through the exhaust system Congratulations You have just completed your first engraving project with your new ILS system Below is an image of the sample engraving job If your results are not satisfactory please contact the Customer Service Department at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22
25. vel on the back frame of the laser system 5 Adjust the caster height using the adjustment screw 2 until the back of the laser system is level from one side to the other Once the back of the system is level secure the back casters by tightening the nut 1 up against the cart leg 6 Located within the body of the laser system underneath the engraving table is a box Open the box and set the focus tool aside You will need the focus tool for later use Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 7 Remove all of the foam pieces that hold the X Axis Arm in place Three pieces are located on each end of the X Axis Arm 1 and one holds the Focus Carriage in place 2 8 Manually move the Focus Carriage by hand to the upper left corner Universal Laser Systems Industrial Laser Systems ILS9 75 ILS9 150D ILS12 75 and ILS12 150D Installation and Setup Guide 9 Place the focus tool against the black lens plate focus carriage so that the flat edge of the focus tool rests against the front side of the focus carriage as illustrated Take note of the fit of the focus tool it should look like the diagram to the right in the upper left corner of the system This corner will be your reference point Alternate leveling method available See page 285 10 Using the upper left corner as a reference point move the focus carriage by h
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