Full Spectrum Laser Muse User manual

MUSE ULTRA
VIOLET GALVO
USER MANUAL

The Muse UV Galvo by Full Spectrum Laser 2
Symbols and Definition 3
Section I. Safety 4
Eye, Lung, and Electrical Safety 4
Fire Safety 5
Section II. Assembly, and Setup 6
Assembling your Muse Galvo 6
Machine Connection 8
Connect to Software 9
Section III. Lens Calibration 10
Recalibration Process 10
Focusing 12
3D Camera Calibration 13
Mark Adjustment 14
Preview Adjustment 14
Section IV. Touch Screen Interface 15
Section V. Operations & Using Your Galvo 17
General Functions 17
Project Workflow 18
Starting RE3 20
RE3 in Depth 22
Applications and Troubleshooting 38
Applications & Troubleshooting 38
Samples 39
Appendix A. Warranty 40
Customer Service 41
Join the Full Spectrum Laser Community 42
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Table of Contents

The UV Galvo by Full Spectrum Laser
Thank you for purchasing your new Ultraviolet (UV) Galvo with Full Spectrum Laser. Our high
quality products will provide years of service simply by following proper usage and upkeep. This
user manual will guide you through the safety guidelines and operation of your machine. We
recommend that you familiarize yourself with this manual before using your laser engraver.
Remember to be safe and have fun!
For more information and product selection, please visit www.fslaser.com
Compliance Statement: The Full Spectrum Laser UV Galvo Laser System is a Class 4 laser
product, as defined in International Standard IEC 608251. The Full Spectrum UV Galvo
complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, the Federal Performance Standards for Light
Emitting Products, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 16,
2001. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the US FDA issued Laser Notice No.
50 to permit manufacturers to classify and manufacture their products in accordance with the
International Standard. 21 CFR 1040 and IEC 608251 require that certification, identification,
and warning labels be placed on laser products.
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Eyewear needs to protect 1064 nm wavelength sources.
Symbols and Definition
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Setup Precautions
Follow all safety protocols and procedures
before operating any machinery. It is the
responsibility of the operator to ensure all safety
precautions are correctly followed and the
machine is properly assembled and in working
order.
Eye and Lung Safety
The Muse Galvo Laser has an overall rating of Class 4. Class 4 lasers have the capability to damage eyes,
burn skin, and start fires. Safety goggles must be worn when in operation.
Follow these Safety Guidelines at all times:
Electronic Safety
The standard reference for laser safety is the American Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers, Z136.12000, developed by
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This reference is the basis for many of the federal regulations for laser
and laser system manufacturers, and for theOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laser safety
guidelines. It contains detailed information concerning proper installation and use of laser systems. While the ANSI
standard itself does not have the force of law, its recommendations, including warning signage, training, and the
designation of a laser safety officer, may be compulsory under local workplace regulations when operating laser systems
above Class I. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the installation and operation of the Full Spectrum Laser
Hobby Laser System is performed in accordance with all applicable laws. Copies of ANSI Standard Z136.12000 are
available from: LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA 12424 RESEARCH PARKWAY, SUITE 125 ORLANDO, FL 32826 (407)
3801553
Section I. Safety
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Fire Safety
Laser cutting and engraving systems can present a significant fire hazard due to the extremely
high temperatures generated by the laser beam. While the objective of most cutting and engraving
operations is to vaporize material without burning, most materials capable of being cut or engraved are
inherently combustible and can ignite. Usually this is a small flame of burning material issuing from the
cut zone which self-extinguishes due to the air assist or depowering of the beam. However, it is possible
for the flame to propagate and set fire to the machine and its surroundings.
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Section II. Assembly
& Connectivity
Assembling your UV Galvo
1. To assemble your new UV Galvo you will need these items.
Note: Tool Not Provided!
2. Use the 8 x 16 screws to fasten the base to the stage. (See Fig.1)
3. The next step will require these items.
4. The mounting plate will be attached to the side of the stage.The flag spacer and the sensor flag
are attached with the flag pointing upward.(See Fig.2)
5. Place the source onto the mount and secure using the 6 x 20 screws.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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6. The wire loom has 2 wires that will connect to the 2 ports found behind the source.(see Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
7.Secure the connection using a phillips screwdriver.
8. The last wire on the loom will connect to the port under the scan head.
Fig. 5
9. Next, we will connect the camera using the Type-C cord provided.
Fig. 6
10. In order to connect some cable to the laser we need to remove the cover head use the 2.5mm hex
key.(see Fig. 7)
Fig. 7 Fig.8 Fig. 9
11. Attach the motor wire to the motor.(see Fig. 8) & The sensory wire to the white wire(see Fig.9).
12. Replace the coverhead.

Machine Connection
The UV Galvo software is browser-based, meaning no download is required. RetinaEngrave v3.0 (RE3) is
locally hosted on the machine’s internal computer so it will function even without an internet connection. Using
any computer, only an internet browser (such as Google Chrome) is needed to access RE3. The easiest method
is to connect the Ethernet Cable that came with your Muse Galvo.
Connect Via Router (Recommended):
Connecting your Galvo to the router is the most reliable way to establish a link to RE3.
1. The Titan came with an ethernet cable.(See Fig. 10)
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
2. Connect the cable to the ethernet ports on both devices(see Fig. 11).
Note: Ethernet port looks the same on all devices
Connect to Wi-Fi:
1. Your machine should come with a device attached to the usb port. This device enables your machine to
connect to the wifi. Make sure that it is there and connected.
Fig. 12
2. Select the Network button on the top right of the touch screen.
Fig. 13
3. Select wifi and look for your network. Select it and enter password.
Connect Directly to Computer:
Connecting the UV Galvo and the computer should only be done if the previous two options are
not possible.
Note: The location of the ethernet port varies on computer modes.
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Connect to the Software
RetinaEngrave v3.0 is a combination of a print driver and control software that communicates with,
downloads jobs to, and controls the laser system. There is no download required for RetinaEngrave
v3.0. With a local connection (achievable with Wi-Fi or the included Ethernet cable) your Galvo will link
with the software’s IP address
1. Turn On UV Galvo: Allow 30 seconds or so for the machine and touch screen to boot up.
2. Locate the IP Address in the blue line under the Home icon. Alternatively, you can find the IP
Address of the machine by tapping Tools -> About. The address will be listed there. This IP
Address is of the network you connected the machine to. Wireless and Wired connections will
have different IP Addresses.
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
3. Type IP Into Browser(Google Chrome is recommended). This will link you to the RetinaEngrave
v3.0 (RE3) interface. You now have full access to the software. There is no need to install or
download anything. You must, however, keep a local connection, either through Wi-Fi or the
Ethernet cable.
Using QR Code:
Another method is to use the QR code which is visible in the Home and About sections.
1.Take a picture of the QR code with your camera or use a QR code reader.
2. A link will appear that can be selected.
Fig. 16
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Section III. Lens Calibration
NOTE: THE MACHINE IS SHIPPED PRE-CALIBRATED.
DO NOT CALIBRATE UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
Warning!! Calibration cannot be done in Rotary Mode.
Calibration should be performed if:
● The camera is changed or manipulated.
● The lenses are removed, replaced, or changed.
● Focusing accuracy has degraded and the laser is not marking.
Lens Removal and Replacement
If you wish to change the lens, the machine must be calibrated again. Ensure lenses are probably stored with
appropriate lens caps and are not cross threaded when mounting.
1. Ensure laser head is in a reachable position to remove lens.
2. Remove any objects or work pieces from underneath the lens work area.
3. Turn off machine and unplug it from your powersource.
Warning!! Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to machine!
4. Install the lens cap onto your lens.
Lens Size(mm) Working Area Approx. (mm)
163 110X110
210 140X140
254 175X175
330 220X220
420 300X300
Fig. 17
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a. Carefully twist counter clockwise to loosen the lens.
Note: Try to avoid damaging the camera or camera shutter located on the
side of the scanhead.
Fig. 18
Avoid touching the glass surface of the lens to prevent scratches.
b. Lens collar may loosens with the lens,if that occurs remove both together
and separate once off the machine
c. Replace the collar to the scanhead before inserting a new lens.
Fig. 19
d. Remove top and bottom protective lens caps and screw new lens into collar on scan head
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN LENSE!!
e. Wipe down the glass surfaces with alcohol based lens wipes if you notice smudges,
fingerprints or other contaminants.
NOTE: Do not use microfiber cloths, shirts, rags or other materials as they can cause scratches.
Recalibration Process
1. Machine should be on and on the home screen.
2. Click the tools icon, then select home laser to return it to home position.
3. Enter the setup page for your machine via IP/setup
Ex. 192.168.12.34/setup
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Focusing
Focusing must be done each time a new material is selected or when restarting your machine.
1. Your Galvo came with a black anodized aluminum card that can be placed on to your desired material
under the laser head (see Fig. 20).
Note: Make sure the QR code is visible on the camera during focusing.
Fig. 20 Fig. 21
2. On Retina go to the top right section of your browser and locate the jog Controls.(See Fig. 21)
3. Select the Jog Control arrow to open menu and select the Z autofocus button.(See Fig. 22)
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
4. The lens will move into ideal position for the selected material
5. Place a piece of paper or plastic above the selected material to run focus test.
6. Select the laser focus icon.(See Fig.23)
Fig. 24
7. Make sure the appropriate lens size is selected before hitting the generate test pattern option.
WARNING!! This will fire the laser!
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3D Camera Calibration
1. Lay out about 1 to 2 sheets of letter sized paper centered under the red dot.
a. Ensure these sheets are flat and smooth to produce the best calibration.
2. Select “Run Lens Calibration”
WARNING!! LASER WILL START!WEAR SAFETY GOOGLES!!
Do not handle or turn off the laser during this process.The laser will produce a grid of dots .
3. Once calibrating, it will give a result of “Passed”
4. Next place your Capture tag underneath the red laser and select “Capture Tag Focus Offset”
8. The laser will produce a grid of marks from A through H vertically and
numbers 1-6 horizontally.(See Fig.17)
Chose the 2 most visibly similar blocks and input them into the Pattern
Selection then select “Focus Job Result”, and then done.
Example: In this picture 3F and 4D are visibly similar so they can be chosen.
Note: If focus test does not produce the grid then it may need to be
re-focused or needs a different material for the test.
Fig. 25
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Mark Adjustment
1. Run the mark adjustment to verify that the calibration process was successful,.
2. Set a speed of 100mm/sec and input the lens size you are using.
3. Place a piece of test material under the laser for marking.
Note: Preview the square before proceeding to ensure only test material is marked.
4. Select “Mark Square”
5. Measure the marked square and input the measurements into the boxes.
Note: that the top left corner of the square is cut off intentionally
6. Select “Save Mark Adjustment”
Adjustment
1. Mark a new, properly adjusted square
2. Without moving the part you just engraved, press “Preview Square”
3. Use the adjustment buttons so that the red dot trace perfectly overlaps the marked square.
4. Select “Save Preview Adjustment.
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Section IV. Touch Screen Interface
The touch panel that comes preinstalled allows you to control the basic functions of your laser without
needing to connect to a computer. Jobs are accessible and can be modified via the RE3 web interface
discussed in the “Connect to Software” section. A rotary mode is pre-installed on your machine, the
rotary should be connected to the UV Galvo before it is powered on. Rotary mode can be engaged
from the touchscreen or from RE3. The “Directional Jog” button will change to a “Z-Axis” symbol.
Tapping on the “Z-Axis” symbol will change to the “Rotary” symbol. The arrows will now control the
rotation.
Home
The Home screen contains the devices IP address, the QR Code for RE3, the video feed from the camera, and
controls for the laser head.
Fig.26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28
Job History
The Job History icon allows the user to browse previous jobs.Clicking on the File allows the user to view and
re-run previous job details. No Wi-Fi connection is needed to run jobs saved here.
Tools
The tools icon allows the user to check and adjust the machine settings. Here the user can enable rotary
attachments, home the laser, and get information about the machine.
Tools ⇨ Update Status
The user can use the Update Status icon to check the Network Connection Status, Software updates, and connection
history. (See Fig. 28)
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Network ⇨ Wi-Fi
Allows the user to connect to the Wi-Fi.
Fig. 29 Fig. 30
Network ⇨ IP Configuration
Allows the user to set IP Address and DNS Server manually.
Most of the things mentioned in this section can also be done from your phone using the mobile or web browser
version on RE3.
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Fig. 31 Fig. 32

Section V. Operations and
Using Your Galvo
General Functions
Vector Cutting
The most common feature when cutting with a laser engraver or cutter.When vector cutting, the laser follows
the “vector lines” embedding in the vector image to cut out the design. The laser starts at a designated location
and follows the vector lines until the shape is cut it out. This process is highly accurate and requires no
resolution adjustments because of the properties of a vector image.RE3 receives information from the print
stream and interprets it as a series of paths for the laser head to follow. For the print stream to have that
information, the file being printed must be a vector. These images are created using mathematical equations,
making them more flexible than rastered images. PDF’s, company logos, and branded graphics work great as
vector files and are easy to resize without losing resolution.
This section will guide you through using your UV Galvo. To get started, it is important to understand the
meanings of “Vector Cutting” and “Raster Engraving” and their associated file types.
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Engraving
Engraving is the process by which designs are etched into something. Engraving can range from a simple
surface mark all the way through deep material removal. It is also known as “Raster Engraving” or “Rastering”.
For engraving, a laser has two states: on and off. Every black pixel or “laser dot” is the result of the laser
turning on and firing at that location, which is controlled by the input image. The laser fires individual pulses
corresponding to pixels in an image. When the laser is operating in raster mode the head moves rapidly from
left to right and slowly from top to bottom, engraving your image pixel by pixel and line by line.
Images and Engraving
Engravable images use multiple colored pixels to form an image, such as JPEGs and PNGs. Photos found on
the Internet and photo prints are raster images, images created using colored pixels. The amount of colored
pixels are fixed so they can’t be resized without distorting their resolution. Pixels become visibly grainy and the
image becomes distorted, that is why it is important that you save raster files at the dimensions needed to
eliminate possible resolution issues.
Direct Printing PDF Files
The easiest way to import any file type to RetinaEngrave v3.0 is to “drag ‘n drop” it directly into the workspace
window or use the File> Import File. Another method would be to "Print" the PDF file which can send the data
directly from your chosen design software into RetinaEngrave 3.0. A PDF file type is the preferred method as
this can hold both vector and raster data.
Designing in RetinaEngrave v3.0
RE3 has a robust set of design tools, allowing users to design in the software without needing outside design
software. Third party design software, however, is still an option for RetinaEngrave v3.0 users. Just about any
design software will work (You can choose the software you are most comfortable with, as long as you can
convert files to PDF (which most can). You can also “direct print” to the software. Each operating system does
this in a slightly different way, so check the instructions for your particular program.
Project Workflow: From Concept to Design
RetinaEngrave v3.0 create a simple, easy to learn set of operations. Your UV Galvo will achieve amazing
results using this Project Workflow List. For the “best practice” for any project, follow the step-by-step
instructions from start to finish.
1. Connect to Software
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1. Connect to Software
Type in the IP address found on the
touchscreen into your web browser
(Google Chrome Suggested).
2. Create or Import Design
Create your design within Retina
Engrave V3 or Import a file from
another design software.
3. Place Material
Place your material into your
laser bed workspace.
5. Align Material to
Engraving Area
Using either the perimeter tool or camera
function (see camera features) align your
design on the appropriate area of your
material.
6. Adjust Object Properties
Using the Properties Manager Windows,
adjust your Vector or Raster settings for
your cut, mark or engraving.
7. Run Job
Double check your safety
precautions and accessories
and press the “Play” button to
start the job.
4. Focus Lens
Each machine focuses itself
differently. Refer to the manuals
focusing section for more
information.

1. Create Design
Projects are created in design software and then imported to RetinaEngrave 3.0. A PDF file is mainly used
for both raster and vector data due to its ease of conversion. For engraving, a JPEG file is best due to its
bitmap files. It is important to know if you intend to do a vector cut or an engraving and choose the most
appropriate file type. This will greatly aid the user to design in RE3 without needing outside design
software. If the user decides to use a third party software, choose one you are most comfortable with, as
most can convert the image to PDF. You can also “direct print” to the software. Each operating system
does this in a slightly different way, so check the instructions for your particular computer.
2. Connect to Software RetinaEngrave v3.0
*Refer to Section II: Assembly & Connectivity.*
3. Import Design
Import your designs by selecting the “Open File” icon, or by dragging and dropping your file into the
workspace. This software detects a wide variety of file types.
4. Place Material
Place your material into the laser bed workspace. The material can be placed anywhere in the work area.
Once the material is placed, close the lid. Your material can range from wood, acrylic, cardboard, fabric,
and steel. Note: It is the user’s responsibility to know the components of material used and its
limitations (thickness, chemical residues, etc.). Check with the material manufacturer, or
MSDSonline.com, if there are any questions to its usage. We recommend using a Materials Log to
keep track of the different materials you use.
5. Focusing your Lense
Your Galvo should be re-focused after changing materials.
*Refer to Manual*
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