Full Spectrum Laser UV User manual

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Do not leave your machine unattended.
Avoid using materials made of carbon or that contain carbon
components.
Always keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit nearby.
Do not attempt to access any electrical areas while the
machine is on. Unplug the machine and wait for an hour
before accessing panels.
Never stare directly into the laser when running a project.
Always wear the provided safety goggles.
Inspect your machine before each use. Do not use if the
machine or its accessories are damaged in any way.
Always maintain a clean work area.
Work Area
Exhaust
Port
Touch Screen
Enclosement
Door
Camera
Lens
Laser head
Assembly
Rotary Port

Connect Via Router (Recommended):
To establish a reliable link to RE3, it is recommended to connect the UV Galvo to the
router. The UV Galvo is equipped with an ethernet cable that should be plugged into the
ethernet ports of both devices
Note: Ethernet port looks the same on all devices
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Connect to Wi-Fi:
Make sure that the dongle, a device attached to the USB port of your machine, is
present and connected as it enables your machine to connect to the WiFi network.
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1. To connect to the WiFi network, select the Network button located on the
top right of the Touchscreen.
2. Then, choose the WiFi option and search for your network. Once you have
located your network, select it and enter your password.
Connecting to Internet:
Connecting Directly Using Computer:
This option is only advisable when the other two methods are not possible. The UV
Galvo can connect to the computer through Ethernet, but an adapter might be
required for your computer.
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Diagrams:
Cover Handle
Touchscreen
Exhaust Fans
Protective
Window
Rotary Port
Ethernet
Port
Wifi Plug

Touchscreen Interface: Home
The Home screen displays important information such as the device's
IP address, the QR Code for RE3, and controls for the laser head.
Job History
The Job History icon provides easy access to previous projects.
Users can select the file and view its contents, or choose to re-run the
job. Note that an internet connection is not required to use files saved
in this section.
Network ⇨ Wi-Fi
Enables users to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Mobile Version
A mobile version of the device is accessible by either scanning the
QR Code or entering the device's IP address into the web browser of
a mobile device.
Tools
The Tools icon enables the user to verify and modify the machine
settings, activate rotary attachments, home the laser, and retrieve
relevant information regarding the device.
Machine Indicators:
Wired IP Indicator:
The IP indicator shows if the machine is connected to an ethernet cable.
Connected Not Connected
Wi-Fi Indicator:
The Wi-Fi indicator will indicate if the machine is connected to the Wi-Fi.
Connected Not Connected
Run Job Icon:
Selecting the icon will run the job.
AutoFocus Icon:
The Autofocus icon automatically moves your machines Z-stage to
the height needed to perform an engraving. (Needs QR card to work.)
Camera Capture Icon:
The Camera Capture icon takes images of the workspace.
Preview Job Icon:
Selecting the icon will make the machine outline the area of your
project on your workspace.
Movement Controls:
The movement icon allows the user to adjust the stage's vertical
movement through three adjustable speed settings. The speed
settings can be modified by selecting the prism icon.
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Focusing:
Autofocus
Manual Focus
To autofocus your machine, you need to retrieve your April tag card first. Ensure that the side
of the card which says "Focus Card V1.2" is facing up, and position it under the camera.
Note: If your machine does not
move when the autofocus
button is hit, then lower the
gantry and try again.
Lens Focal Length Distance from Material
163mm 203mm
254mm 294mm
330mm 370mm
420mm 460mm
Note that the numbers in the chart refer to the distance from the lens to the object and not
from the lens to the workspace. If you switch to a larger object, adjust the stage accordingly.
During manual adjustments, keep an eye on the red diode. When the laser turns on and
begins to home, the red diode will appear large and fuzzy. As the laser head moves down the
stage, the red diode becomes smaller and more focused. Once the diode appears clearest,
you can run the focusing test to ensure that it falls within the desired range.
Focus Test
After you have focused your machine, locate the Focus Test Icon and click on it.
This will bring up a focus test window. Ensure that you have selected the appropriate lens
size and click on the "Generate Test Pattern" button to produce a grid.
The focal length of the lens determines the distance between your laser head and the
material. Refer to the chart below for the required distance for each of our lenses.
From the grid, choose the two markings that appear most
similar to one another. Enter these markings into the pattern
selection and save the results. For instance, you may choose
3F and 4D as they appear to be similar.
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There are two methods to autofocus your machine.
1. The first method involves navigating to the touch screen and selecting the Autofocus
icon located on the Home page.
2. The second method requires you to enter RE3 by typing the IP address in the web
browser. Then, go to the Jog Controls, select the Autofocus Icon.

Lens Replacement:
A diode is affixed to the rear of the machine and positioned according to the focal length of the
lens. The laser can be focused by lowering the Z-stage until the machine diode aligns with it.
Focusing:
Dual Diode:
When switching lenses, the rear diode will need to be readjusted to accommodate the new
focal length. This can be achieved by autofocusing your machine and then adjusting the
position of the back diode until it aligns with the laser. Once the adjustment is made,
perform a focus test to ensure optimal results.
1. Remove any objects or work pieces from underneath the lens work area. Ensure laser
head is in a reachable position to remove lens.
3. Place the lens cap onto your lens to protect the lens from potential damage.
4. Carefully twist counter-clockwise to loosen the lens.
Try not to damage the camera or camera shutter located on the side of the scanhead.
Avoid touching the glass surface of the lens to prevent scratches. The lens collar may come
loose with the lens,if that occurs remove both together and separate once dismounted.
5. Replace the collar to the scanhead before inserting a new lens.
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Lens
Lens
Collar
Camera

Lens Calibration: 1. Once the Laser Tools page is loaded, locate the Laser Focus and Lens Calibration section.
Ensure that the correct lens size is saved in the lens section. If the wrong lens setting is
saved, then all subsequent calibrations will need to be redone.
2. Select Run Lens Calibration.
The red diode will disappear, and the camera will slowly turn off. The diode will start scanning
the work area. After the calibration is finished, you will be given a pass or fail result.
If your test fails, it could be due to lighting in your work area. If it is too bright, close any open
blinds or turn off lights before retrying. If it is too dark, try placing a white piece of paper under
the laser diode to improve visibility.
After the machine passes the calibration test, we recommend performing a camera capture to
ensure the QR card was positioned correctly. If the QR card was not placed parallel to the
work area, the camera may be calibrated improperly.
An example of a wrongly calibrated camera is when the workspace is shifted by the angle of
the QR card. If this happens, you should re-run the calibration.
Once the machine is successfully calibrated to the lens, we need to perform mark and
preview adjustments to ensure the laser properly engraves in its new work area.
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Lens Size(mm) Working Area Approx. (mm)
163 110X110
210 140X140
254 175X175
330 220X220
420 300X300
Access the "Laser Tools" page by navigating to the Machine name, locate
Diagnostics, and then select Galvo Calibration. Alternatively, you can type the IP
Address/setup in your web browser to access the same page.
Preparation:
To perform a lens calibration, ensure that the QR card is positioned within the camera's
view, with the Calibration April Tag facing upwards. The card should be placed outside
the work area and parallel to it for accurate calibration. The size of the work area is
determined by the lens in use (refer to the chart below).

Mark Adjustment: Preview Adjustment:
Parameter Test:
To verify the success of the lens calibration process, run the mark adjustment. Ensure that
the speed and power settings remain unchanged, but adjust the size parameter. The size
refers to the dimensions of the square that will be marked, and its value depends on the lens
size being used.
1. Place a flat piece of test material under the laser for marking.
2. Preview the square before proceeding to ensure that only the test material will be marked.
3. Select "Mark Square".
Measure the marked square. It should match the size chosen earlier. If the lens calibration
was not done correctly, the marked square may be off by approximately 2mm. In that case,
re-run the lens calibration and redo the lens adjustment.
Please note that the intentional cut-off of the top left corner of the square.
4. Select "Save Mark Adjustment".
After confirming that the mark adjustment is accurate, proceed to mark a new square by selecting
the "Mark Square" button.
1. Without moving the previously engraved material, press the "Preview Square" button.
2. Make use of the adjustment buttons to align the tracing made by the red dot precisely with the
marked square.
3. Finally, select "Save Preview Adjustment" to save the adjustments made.
If your not sure what types of settings you want to use for your materials, then try using the Laser
Parameter Test. It can be found directly under the Laser Tools tab on the Setup page. The
Parameters Test will generate a graph to test the two parameters chosen at their minimum and
maximum values, with the spaces in between determined by the grid size. This means that a larger
grid size makes it easier to narrow down your selection.
The parameters you can test are: Power, Speed, Frequency, DPI, and Pulse Width. Pulse Width is a
parameter only used in MOPA machines. To access the Setup page, go to the Machine name, then go
to Diagnostics and select Galvo Calibration. Next, select the Parameters tab.
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Focus Tag Calibration:
Ensure that your machine is properly focused before starting the calibration process. Take note of the Z-stage
coordinates displayed on the Main Unit screen to ensure accurate calibration.
Navigate to the Laser Tools page and locate the Galvo Autofocus Calibration section. Select the Autofocus
Mode.
AprilTag:
Choose the AprilTag option to calibrate the Focus card. Place the Focus tag in the center of the work
space.
Click on the Take Snapshot button to capture an image with the camera. The Focus Tag should appear on
the screen with a red box above it. If the box does not appear, it may indicate a damaged Tag.
Ensure that the tag size is saved as 19.44.
Set the lower offset for your stage. It is recommended to start with a value of 120 and adjust from there.
Saving the focus will cause the machine to move to the lower offset position. If the lower offset is set too low, it
may hit zero and return to the previous location. Set the lower offset as close to the bottom as possible for
optimal accuracy.
After saving the focus, move the stage from its position and test the autofocus. If done correctly, the stage will
return to its previous focus location.
Note: The mode that is not selected will be inaccessible.
Red Diode:
To adjust the red diode, select the TwoDots option.
Position the back diode to the desired location.
Select Update Ref. Position.
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RetinaEngraveV3 (RE3):
RE3 can be accessed by entering your machines IP address into your web browser. When loaded RE3 will appear like so.
Project
Information
Project
List
Gantry Coordinates Cursor Coordinates Status Indicators Rotary Switch
Drawing Tools Orientation Tools Grouping Tools Viewing Tools
Main Toolbar
Main Toolbar
File: Create new projects,import and export existing projects, import image or
drawing, and sync the workspace.
Edit: Select object, delete or duplicated objects, undo and redo changes, access
setting and materials Library.
Modify: Arrange layers, move and modify images, and create compound objects
and paths
View: Adjust magnification, canvas settings, and view other display settings
Machine Name: Use the camera functions, run a job and access the laser tools
page from diagnostics.
Help: Access the user guide, support, tutorials, and the list of keyboard shortcuts.
Workspace
Tools
Workspace Tools
Focusing Test: Verify that your laser it in focus
Capture Workspace: Takes images of workspace
Clear Last Workspace Capture: Clears previous
workspace image.
Trace Background Image
Estimate Job Time: Amount of time the job will take.
Show Bounding Perimeter of all Objects: Shows the
space the job will occupy.
Run Job: Start Engraving
Viewing Tools
Zoom (-/+): Enlarges/Reduces workspace screen detail and size.
Fit All: Fits entire captured image on screen.
View
Pan (H): Manually pan project window using mouse.
Zoom (Z): Zoom project window using mouse.
Snap
Use Snapping (Shift+F10): Enable or disable the snapping feature.
Use Snap Zones: Enable or disable the snap zone feature.
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Full Spectrum AI:
Full Spectrum Lasers has just unveiled its newest innovation - an advanced AI system that is
set to revolutionize the laser cutting industry. This cutting-edge technology is designed to
enhance the precision and accuracy of Full Spectrum Lasers' machines, providing
customers with even greater control over their cutting and engraving projects.
Entering RE3:
In order to use the AI, the machine must be connected to the internet.
1. Go to the web browser and enter the following format: IPAddress/re3.
The software will have and additional toolbar next to the Help icon.
AI Toolbar:
The Find Objects icon is used to detect multiple objects within the workspace. In order to
use this function a screenshot of the workspace needs to be taken.
After taking the Screenshot, hold the Shift key and select a few spots on the present objects, then hold
the Shift and Alt keys to select background spots. Once completed, select the Find Objects icon.
The AI will then identify the objects, highlight the perimeter and calculate the center of each object. The
width is displayed in red, while the height will be displayed in green.
If a part of the background was added to the perimeter it can be removed by using the Shift and Alt
keys to identify it as background then select the Find Object icon again.
The screenshot can be cleared of any selects using the following icon.
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Full Spectrum AI:
Aligning objects:
Vector and Raster objects can be selected and placed onto the center of each perimeter
using the align option. Keep in mind that the AI will not resize the selected objects, it will
only place the object at the center. Therefore you will need to resize the object yourself.
There are two methods to align text.
1. The Textbox Options:
Selecting the written text. Then select the Align option. The text will be placed at the center
of the perimeters. If the object needs to be numbered select the Auto Increment option from
the Text window.
Aligning Text:
2. The Advance Settings:(Sidebar)
By selecting the down arrow, a side bar will appear
showing the settings for all the identified objects.
The horizontal and vertical offset can be set here as
well as the angle from which the object is rotated
clockwise.
The text of the objects can be placed here under the
replacement text window. The text for each object
can be written down and separated from each other
using the ; key, as shown in the picture.
Use the ok button to save the settings. Then select
the Align option.
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Connect to Software
Create or Import Design
Place Material
Focus Lens
Align Material to Engraving Areas
Adjust Object Properties
Run Job
Project Procedure: Troubleshooting:
For more information on your machine refer to your user manual. For
information on RE3, refer to the RE3 Guide found in our website.
Q: What should I do if my laser isn't marking?
A: Check if the laser is properly focused. If the machine is not at the right height, it won't engrave.
Refocus the laser head after changing to a new material. Still having difficulties, make sure that your
material is compatible with your laser engraver.
Q: Why are my marks turning out incorrect?
A: Experiment with different settings to find the ones that work best for your requirements. Here are
some initial guidelines to get started:
● To get darker/lighter engravings, adjust the power or speed.
● To get deeper engravings, decrease the speed or increase passes.
● For clearer engravings, use a picture with a high resolution.
Q: What should I do if my engravings are too shallow?
A: You may need to increase the power and/or decrease the speed. Multiple passes can also add more
depth. You can also use a smaller lens to engrave in more detail. For precise engravings, ensure that
the laser is fully focused by performing a laser focus test every time you switch to a new material.
Q: How can I solve issues with focusing my laser?
A: If using auto-focusing with the QR tag, ensure that the QR tag is visible in the camera during the
entire process. If the tag goes off-screen, the machine won't focus. If it doesn't work, try manual
focusing.
Q: What should I do if my engravings look wobbly and uneven?
A: If you've recently calibrated your camera, check that you did it on a flat, smooth, and level surface.
Otherwise, recalibrate on a different surface. Another reason could be that your material is not flat while
engraving, it can come out uneven. Flatten and/or weigh down your material before engraving to avoid
this issue.
If your having an issue not listed here, visit our Help Center. We provides comprehensive videos, and
useful resources for troubleshooting to helping you get the most out of your investment in our products.
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