Global Laser LaserLyte-Flex Red User manual

Thank you for purchasing the LaserLyte-Flex Red laser alignment system. It uses interchangeable optics
and a red semiconductor laser diode to project a highly visible dot, line, cross, or a combined line and
central dot. This helps you to accurately align and position garments, cloth, paper, wood, and metal of
dierent shapes and surface proles.
This guide explains how to mount and operate your laser, adjust the focus, and change projection
optics. This guide also discusses the relationship between working distance, fan angle, and line length,
and some applications of the LaserLyte-Flex Red.
If you have any queries or require help when using this product then please call is on +44 (0)1495
21213, email us at [e-mail] or contact your local representative.
Product Overview
LaserLyte-Flex Red Userguide
A Global Laser Brand

Operating LaserLyte-Flex With 3.5V
PS1/PS4 Power Supply
Operating LaserLyte-Flex With 4.5V
Battery Box
If you have purchased an extension lead:
1. Plug the male DC Jack end of the extension lead into the DC socket on the PS1/PS4
2. Plug the male DC Jack of the LaserLyte-Flex cable into the DC socket on the extension lead
If you have not purchased an extension lead:
3. Plug the male DC Jack of the LaserLyte-Flex cable directly into the DC socket on the PS1/PS4
If you are using more than one laser with the PS4 then repeat the above steps until all your lasers are
connected.
4. Connect IEC plug to PS1/PS4
5. Plug the PS1/PS4 into a mains socket
6. Switch on PS1/PS4 with the optional key switch or at the mains socket
For further information please refer to the Universal Power Supplies datasheet.
The battery box power supply provides power in applications where it is impractical to use a permanent
power source.
1. Remove the lid of the box by unscrewing 4 x Phillips head screws
2. Insert 3 x industrial AA batteries into battery compartment
3. Replace the lid
4. Plug the DC jack end of the LaserLyte-Flex cable into the DC socket on the battery box
5. Switch on the power supply using onboard rocker switch
For further information please refer to the Battery Box datasheet.

Focus Adjustment
The focus distance of your laser upon delivery will be set to 1000mm unless requested otherwise. This
can be adjusted as follows:
1. Remove your interchangeable projection optic if one is tted by unscrewing it from the main body of
the laser module (see drawings A&B)
2. Insert the supplied focus key into the laser barrel and align with focus control grooves
3. Turn the focus key until your desired focus is achieved
4. Replace the interchangeable pattern optic by screwing it back onto the main body of the laser
module
Changing Optics
A number of interchangeable projection optics are available as extra items for the LaserLyte-Flex. The
base laser module, normally projecting a simple dot, can then be used to project patterns such as a
cross, line, or a combined line & central dot.
To replace a projection optic:
1.Unscrew the projection optic from the main body of the laser module if one is currently tted (see
drawings A&B)
2. Replace the interchangeable pattern optic by screwing one back onto the main body of the laser
module
3. Ensure that optics not tted to the laser module are protected from dust or other contaminants

The lifetime and stability of your laser can be optimised when mounted on a suitable heat sink. This
allows the case temperature to be kept within its specied range. Failure to properly heat sink your
laser device could result in shortened lifetime or failure of the diode. As a general guideline, the life-
time of a laser diode decreases by a factor of two (approx.) for every ten degree increase in operating
temperature.
There are three mounting clamps available for the LaserLyte-Flex range: heavy duty clamp (with/with-
out magnetic base), MK1 mounting kit, and swivel clamp.
Mounting the LaserLyte-Flex in the Heavy Duty Clamp (See Drawing C)
1. Secure the clamp to a surface. There are two methods:
a. Screw an M5 stud to the bottom of the base, or
b. Remove the base by removing 2 x grub screw B with the supplied Allen key, then thread an
M5 cap screw through the top of the base. Then re-attach the base to the body of the clamp
2. Loosen Allen screw A with the supplied Allen key
3. Slide your laser into the mounting hole and then tighten Allen screw A
4. Loosen grub screw A
5. Adjust the vertical angle of your laser and then tighten grub screw A
6. Loosen 2 x grub screw B. This will allow the main body of the mount to be rotated
independently of the base
7. Adjust the horizontal angle of your laser and then tighten 2 x grub screw B
Mounting the LaserLyte-Flex in the Heavy Duty Clamp with Magnetic Base (See Drawing C&E)
1. Secure the magnetic base to the Heavy Duty Clamp
a. Screw the stud on the top of the magnetic base into the centre hole at the bottom of the
Heavy Duty Clamp
2. Remove the keeper from the magnetic base and place on a ferrous surface
3. Loosen Allen screw A with the supplied Allen key
4. Slide your laser into the mounting hole and then tighten Allen screw A
5. Loosen grub screw A
6. Adjust the vertical angle of your laser and then tighten grub screw A
7. Loosen 2 x grub screw B. This will allow the main body of the mount to be rotated
independently of the base
8. Adjust the horizontal angle of your laser and then tighten 2 x grub screw B
Mounting the LaserLyte-Flex in the MK1 Mounting Kit (See Drawing D)
1. Attach components as in drawing D
2. Loosen machine screw A with M3 Allen key
3. Set the length of the mounting post
4. Secure the clamp to a surface using machine screw A (M5 x 25 & M5 x 35 machine screws
Mounting

two M5 hex nuts & washers are supplied)
5. Tighten machine screw A with an M3 Allen key
6. Loosen Phillips screw A with a Phillips head screwdriver
7. Slide the laser into the mounting hole
8. Rotate the mounting clamp to the desired position and then tighten Phillips screw A
Mounting the LaserLyte-Flex Iin the Swivel Mounting Clamp (See Drawing F)
1. Secure the mounting base to a surface
a. You can use 2 x Ø9 mm slots, 4 x Ø4.5 mm holes, and/or 2 x Ø3.5 mm countersunk holes to
achieve this. If mounting via Ø3.5mm countersunk holes, the swivel bracket must be removed
from the base and then reattached after mounting.
3. Loosen Allen screw A (M3)
4. Slide your laser into the mounting hole and then tighten Allen screw A
5. Loosen Allen screw B ( M5)
6. Adjust tilt angle and then tighten Allen screw B
7. Loosen 2 x M4 screws attaching swivel bracket to base
8. Adjust swivel angle and then tighten 2 x M4 screws
Fan Angle & Working Distance
The length of a projected line increases with fan angle and working distance (WD). For example,
a line with a fan angle of 60° will be longer than a line with a fan angle of 30° when viewed at a
xed working distance and at 90° to the surface. Given the WD and available fan angle, you can
extract the expected line length from the below table.
Line 33° Homogeneous Line 60° Homogeneous Line 90° Homogeneous Line 105° Homogeneous Cross 9° DOE Cross 60° Homogeneous Cross 100° Homogeneous Long Line & Dot 100° Gaussian
Distance (mm)
250 148 289 500 652 39x39 289x289 596x596 596
Line Length (mm)
500 296 577 1000 1303 79x79 577x577 1192 x1192 1192
750 444 866 1500 1955 118x118 866x866 1788x1788 1788
1000 592 1155 2000 2607 157x157 1155x1155 2384x2384 2384
1250 741 1143 2500 3258 197x197 1443x1143 2979x2979 2979
1500 889 1732 3000 3910 236x236 1732x1732 3575x3575 3575
1750 1037 2021 3500 4561 275x275 2021x2021 4171x4171 4171
2000 1185 2309 4000 53213 315x315 2309x2039 4767x4767 4767
2250 1333 2598 4500 5865 354x354 2598x2598 5363x5363 5363
2500 1481 2887 5000 6516 394x394 2887x2887 5959x5959 5959
2750 1629 3175 5500 7168 433x433 3175x3175 6555x6555 6555
3000 1777 3464 6000 7819 472x472 3464x3646 7151x7151 7151

The LaserLyte-Flex Red is suitable for many dierent applications, some of which are below. If you
would like further information then please contact your local distributor or Global Laser.
Applications
Pattern Alignment Saw & Cutting Guidance
Machine Alignment
Positioning Edge Alignment Screen Printing

Safety & Classication
These modules are intended for incorporation into customer equipment. They are classied in
accordance with IEC60825-1 2007, which should be consulted prior to designing or using any laser
product. The following labels are supplied for attachment to the customer’s equipment, but
responsibility for compliance with the standard remains with the user.
Warranty & Repair
The LaserLyte-Flex Red is supplied with a 12 month parts and labour warranty. Our manufacturing
operations are certied to ISO9001.
If your product develops a fault within 12 months from the date of purchase Global Laser will repair/
replace your product. If you wish to return a faulty product then please contact your local
representative or Global Laser to obtain a RMA code (Return Material Authorisation). Then package
your product carefully, including a note of your RMA code, and return to the address below:
Global Laser Ltd
Units 9-10
Roseheyworth Business Park
Abertillery
Gwent, NP13 1SP
United Kingdom
Class 3R Laser Label
www.globallasertech.com
IEC 60825-1:2007
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
<5mW CW 400-695nm
Product Description & Name Product Code Serial Number
Product Description & Name
Product Code
Serial Number
Class 2 Laser Label
www.globallasertech.com
IEC 60825-1:2007
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
<1mW CW 400-695nm
Product Description & Name Product Code Serial Number
Product Description & Name
Product Code
Serial Number
Class 3B Laser Label
www.globallasertech.com
IEC 60825-1:2007
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
<500mW CW 400-695nm
Product Description & Name Product Code Serial Number
Product Description & Name
Product Code
Serial Number

C) Heavy Duty Mounting Clamp
1 Hole Drill 4.2Ø & C/Bore 7.5Ø x 5.0 Deep at 1 End
& Tap M5 x 6 Deep at the Other End
BOTTOM SECTION
TOP VIEW
8.00
Ø16.00 Ø15.90 Ø25.00
17.00
BOTTOM
SECTION
SIDE VIEW
Ø19.00
45.00
30.00
Ø25.00
35.00
TOP VIEW
Grub Screw A (M3)
Allen Screw A (M3)
SIDE VIEW
Grub Screw B (M3)
Diagrams
A) LaserLyte-Flex
44.00
39.40 ±0.15
Ø11.00
Ø10.95
Ø11.00
Ø10.95
B) LaserLyte-Flex with Line/Cross Optics Fitted
44.00
39.40 ±0.15
Ø11.00
Ø10.95
Ø11.00
Ø10.95

32.50
64.00
6.35
M5 Nut
12.70
24.70
12.70
M5 x 25/35 C/sk
socket screw
(Machine Screw A)
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
6x32 un 5/8” Phillips screw and
6x32 unc hex nut (Phillips screw A)
D) MK1 Mounting Clamp
9090-02-032 Rev 5 16/02/2018
T: [phone]
F:[phone]
E: [e-mail]
www.globallasertech.com
Global Laser Ltd
Units 9-10
Roseheyworth Business Park
Abertillery. Gwent NP13 1SP UK
ISO9001 Certied
Please Note: Global Laser reserve the right to change
descriptions and specications without notice.
30.00
Ø35.00
FRONT VIEW
6.00
M6 Stud
TOP VIEW
M6 Stud
Ø35.00
E) Magnetic Base
F) Swivel Mounting Clamp
MOUNTING
BASE
MOUNTING
BASE SIDE
SIDE VIEW
12.70
40.00
45.00
50.00
25.00
20.00
20.00
10.00 10.00
3.50
8.00
40.00
20.00
14.00
14.00
12.00
4 Holes 4.50 Diameter
2 Slots Ø9.00
2 Holes drill Ø4.50 and counterbore Hex
Hole to suit M4 MS full nuts at rear
2 Holes Ø3.50 and
countersunk to suit
M3 Ct/Sunk screws
5.00
FRONT VIEW
50.00
22.00
M3 x 6
5.00
Allen Screw A (M3)
Allen Screw B (M5)