Lightobject Saturn II User manual

LASER MACHINE
Operation Manual
Model: Saturn II
Address: 21 Blue Sky Court, Sacramento CA 95828
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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Read and understand operation
manual before using this machine.
Failure to follow operating
instructions could result in death or
serious injury.

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Table of Contents
CO₂Laser Safety & Policies 4
Fire & Hazardous Materials 5
Accessories 6
First Time Laser Setup 8
Unpacking and Setting up the Machine 9
Installing Other Accessories 14
Connecting Laser Machine to Computer 16
Sending files to your Laser Machine 21
Power control 22
Control Panel Keypad 23
Focusing the Lens 26
Using with Rotary 29
Maintenance 30
Troubleshooting 31

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CO₂Laser Safety & Policies
WARNING:
The safety precautions below are mandatory guidelines that
must be followed. LightObject will not be held responsible for damages or
injuries resulting from improper use of the laser machine.
DO NOT
operate the laser machine until you have been properly trained.
DO NOT
make contact with any exposed wires on the machine.
DO NOT
use any unapproved or unsafe materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
which emits noxious gases that can harm your central nervous system.
DO NOT
operate the laser near flammable/explosive substances.
DO NOT
engrave on shiny metal or mirror as the laser beam can be reflected and
deviate that may result in blindness or burn.
NEVER
look directly at the laser while in operation and avoid exposure to laser.
NEVER
set anything on top of the laser and/or on the worktable when not in use.
NEVER
leave the laser machine running while unattended. Monitor the machine when
it is running at all times to be able to hear and observe abnormalities and potential
hazards.
NEVER
push or pull on the laser head housing or gantry while the laser is running.
NEVER
dismantle the laser machine as there are laser and high voltage parts that could
harm or result in injury.
NEVER
open the upper cover of the laser machine while it is running.
ALWAYS
wear proper goggles during machine operation.
ALWAYS
unplug the machine before making any further adjustments.
ALWAYS
keep hands away from machine while operating and stand clear from laser
tube area.
In Case of an Emergency:
TURN OFF
the POWER SWITCH of the machine OR
Press the EMERGENCYSTOP button

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Fire & Hazardous Materials
WARNING: Leaving the machine unattended while in use can result in a fire and
substantial damage to the machine and the building it resides in. Any damage caused
by fire that is not due to defects in workmanship or the machine itself will NOT be
covered by the LightObject warranty.
Hazardous Materials: Any materials considered hazardous are NOT recommended to
etch, cut or engrave. These materials can produce toxic fumes or cause the machine to
not function properly.
Materials that should
NOT
be used on the machine:
Polycarbonate
PVC Compounds
Vinyl
Fumes produced by above materials can cause irritation to eyes, skin and the
respiratory tract. This material should not be exposed to elevated temperatures.
Laser Safe Materials:
Acrylic, Wood, Leather, Plastics (ABS, POM, Polyimide, PP, Styrene), Fabric, MDF,
Cardboard, Paper, Foam, Fiberglass, rubber, Steel

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Accessories
Air Exhaust Fan
(optional)
Tool Box with
hand tools
(photo for
reference only)
Air Exhaust Hose
(6” dia.)
Exhaust Hose
Clamps
Tubing for Water
Chiller
Laser Tube
Water Chiller
(sold separately)
Air Pump
Light adjuster
Pressure reducer
regulator
gas meter
pressure gauge
(sold separately)

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3rd Mirror
Light adjuster
Other accessories
1) Ethernet Network LAN cable
2) USB cable
3) Laser cutting head tips
4) Cotton tipped sticks (for cleaning lens with alcohol)
5) Other tools for adjustment

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First Time Laser Setup
The following components are required for operating the laser machine:
Air Assist:
to blow smoke away from the beam, preventing damage to the lens and
preventing burning the material.
Water Chiller:
to circulate cool water into the laser tube to prevent the tube from
overheating. The laser tube needs to be at a cool temperature of 15°C - 25°C or else the
laser tube may overheat and potentially crack.
Silicone Tubing for Water Chiller and Air Pump:
2(4) hoses to transfer water for cooling
of the laser tube(s) and 1 hose to blow air around the laser head.
Air Exhaust Hose and Air Exhaust Fan:
to provide ventilation removing fumes from laser
machine.

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Unpacking and Setting Up the Machine
1) Uncrate the laser machine.
2) Open up the laser machine and retrieve all accessories that may be inside the
machine when shipped.
3) Once all of the accessories have been removed, you are now ready to begin
setting up the machine.
4) Place the laser tube on the laser tube mounts.

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5) Connect the water tubing to the laser tube(s).
6) Be sure to connect the silicone tubing on both sides of the laser tube. Connect
water tubing between chiller and machine. Chiller’s outlet goes to machine’s inlet.
Machine’s outlet goes to Chiller’s inlet. The correct direction of water flow is from
high voltage side (red wire) of the laser tube to the low voltage side.