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10 DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE ELECTRONICSENCLOSURES OF THIS SYSTEM. Access to these areas is not necessary during normal operati

11 Tamper Proof Labels All laser cartridges are equipped with tamper proof labels. There are NO field serviceable parts inside a Universal Laser Sy

12 z Front View

13 Back View Back view with laser cover removed

14 EU Declaration of Conformity Product Identification: VersaLASER System Manufacturer: European Office: Universal Laser Systems, Inc. Univers

15 FCC Compliance This ULS laser system has been tested and found to comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) directives regarding Electro

16 Chapter 3 - Installation

17 This section provides step-by-step instructions for site preparation, computer/software setup and laser system assembly and connection. Follow th

18 4. The laser system is designed as a Class I, Group A, pluggable device. It is also designed for connection to IT Power systems which provide the

19 Computer Power Management Power management settings on your computer can interfere with proper operation of the laser system by putting the PC i

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20 Software Installation At this point you need to install the Universal Control Panel (UCP) and printer driver. In order to install the software, y

21 Step 3: Assembling and Connecting Your Laser System Familiarize yourself with the instructions before getting started. The final step in in

22 5. Open the top door and remove any packaging from inside the machine. 6. Gently move the X-Axis arm (1) back and forth. It should slide freel

23 9. In some instances the laser must be installed in the laser system. If the laser is not already installed in the laser system, locate the lase

24 d. Pick up the laser cartridge by the ends and mount the cartridge onto the mounting blocks shown in step b by placing the upper “V” groove on

25 10. Attach a power cord to the air filtration unit’s power inlet (5). 11. Connect the provided 3 ft. communications cable between one of the tw

26 15. After connecting the USB cord, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will open to install the drivers for the USB connection. If the wizard offers

27 Checking Beam Alignment As a final step in the installation process you need to check your beam alignment. You do this using the red pointer bea

28 Chapter 4 – Operation

29 Important Overview CAUTION: Please refer to the Safety section before operating the laser system. All ULS laser systems are designed to operate

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30 The Printer Driver Interface The printer driver is a piece of software that allows you to create jobs for the laser system using the Windows prin

31 Units This section allows you to switch between Metric and English units. Fixture Type None If you are not using any type of fixture, set the d

32 Default Button The Default button will reset the driver settings to factory default values. You may abort these changes by selecting Cancel; sele

33 The Universal Control Panel (UCP) When a graphic has been printed through the printer driver a laser job is created and passed to the queue in a

34 Focus View (drop down list) The Focus View allows you to quickly manually move the focus carriage to a desired position in the material processin

35 File Management As jobs are printed, they are added to the print queue until the queue reaches the print queue limit set in the system tab. Once

36 System Tab The System Tab allows you to configure certain features of the laser system. If your laser system needs to be calibrated, you will nee

37 Diagnostics Tab The Diagnostics Tab gives you important information about your laser system for troubleshooting purposes. The diagnostics tab con

38 Control Panel The control panel on your laser system provides the functions necessary to setup and run jobs on your laser system. Safety Interlo

39 Loading and Processing Materials Before laser processing material, you will need to load material into the laser system and then focus the laser

4 Table of Contents USER GUIDE CD Chapter 1 – Specifications 5 Chapter 2 – Safety 8 Chapter 3 – Installation 16 Chapter 4 – Operation 28

40 A second focusing method is to measure the thickness of the material (use a calipers for accuracy) to be laser processed and manually move the Z

41 Third-Party Graphic Software Configuration ULS Windows Printer Driver will work with a wide variety of Windows based graphic software to create l

42 Vector Output for Vector Cutting and Marking The printer driver distinguishes between raster objects (raster engraving) and vector objects (vecto

43 AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Note: AutoCAD version 2000 is not compatible with ULS laser systems. You must upgrade to version 2000i or higher. Vect

44 Chapter 5 – Accessories

45 Air Assist System Air Assist is employed with a backsweep or cone to direct air flow onto the material being processed during laser material pro

46 3. Adjust the angle of the nozzle as necessary by loosening the thumbscrew (1), rotating the bracket and re-tightening the thumbscrew. A conven

47 Installation 1. Remove (if present) the plug screw with a flat bladed screwdriver. 2. Using the provided 3/16 nut driver, attach the needle v

48 Air Flow adjustment The needle valve can be used to adjust air flow for different applications. It is best to start with the needle valve at maxim

49 ULS Computer Controlled Compressed Air Unit The ULS Computer Controlled Compressed Air Unit provides a 60 PSI @ 2.5 cfm (4.1 bar @ 4.25 cubic met

5 Chapter 1 - Specifications

50 Maintenance At least once per month, check the condition of the two filters on the back of the device. If they are dirty, simply remove them by

51 Cutting Table The cutting table is used to support material when cutting so that exhaust flow is redirected both above and below the material for

52 5. Locate the self-aligning electrical connector (1) and two alignment holes (2) on the underside of the cutting table. 6. Using the thumb

53 Maintenance As you use the cutting table, material from the cutting process may fall through the honeycomb surface and collect in the bottom of

54 Rotary Fixture The Rotary Fixture allows the laser system to engrave and mark on cylindrical objects. The Rotary fixture is equipped with an ext

55 Rotary Position Calibration a. Raise the Z-Axis platform to the top of its travel (engraving table should be removed first). b. In the UCP View

56 3. Lower the laser system engraving table enough to install the rotary fixture. Make sure the motion system will clear the top of the rotary fix

57 Rotary Focus Calibration a. In the UCP Viewer Tab, select the Focus Feature on the Viewer Tab. Using the mouse pointer and the manual motion key

58 Loading Material Before loading material into the fixture, measure the diameter (1) of the material in the area where the engraving or marking is

59 3. Power ON the laser system. Determining Graphic Placement The next step is to align the graphics to be printed with the material inserted in

6 VLS2.30 VLS3.50 Operating Environment Well-ventilated office (recommended) or clean, light-duty manufacturing Operating Temperature 50ºF (10ºC)

60 7. Once you have the new engraving field size, exit the printer driver properties dialog. 8. In your graphics software change the page size t

61 Printer Driver Settings (materials driver tab) 1. Start the graphic software you plan to print the job from and open or create the artwork you pl

62 Chapter 6 - Maintenance

63 Overview Accumulation of dirt and debris on the motion system components will cause uneven or rough engraving, loss of engraving position and pre

64 Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies • Mild soap solution mixture of 1 tablespoon (14.78 ml) liquid soap and 1 quart (liter) of water in a spray bo

65 • Dampen a cotton swab or cotton cloth with soap solution and clean the Y axis v-groove shown below. Slide the X-Axis Arm toward the front or re

66 Inspect the #2 mirror and clean it only if there is debris present. To clean the #2 mirror with a cotton swab, moisten the cotton swab with the l

67 Beam Window The Beam Window (1) is located where the laser beam enters into the processing area. It is located in the upper left hand corner of

68 Maintenance Schedule We recommend the following schedule: As necessary • Clean engraving table • Clean main enclosure • Clean top door wind

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7 VLS2.30 VLS3.50 Laser Safety CO2 Laser, Interlocked Safety Enclosure = Class 1 Red Diode Pointer = Class 3R Work Area* 16 x 12 in (406 x 305 mm)

8 Chapter 2 - Safety

9 Description of Appropriate Use This device is designed for laser cutting and engraving in an office, laboratory, workshop or light duty manufactur