LTT SLC-M Series User manual

Laser Tools & Technics Corp.
User
Manual
Version 1.1 e
SLC-M Series
Copyright in this manual is owned by LTT, Inc. 2008

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Introduction
Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing the SLC-M series. This product is warranted to be free of
manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase. Our technical support
group is glad to work with you in answering your questions. If you cannot find the
solution to your particular application, or, if for any reason you need additional
technical assistance, please use the ways as following:
Tel: [phone] (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 - 18:00, Taiwan)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lttcorp.com
Address: No. 121, Lane 99, Pu-Ding Road, Hsin Chu City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this document is believed to be reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed for any possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications
are subject to change without notice. The Windows 2000/XP/Vista are registered
trademarks of Microsoft. Other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
LTT reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein
to improve reliability, function, or design. LTT does not assume any liability arising out
of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein; neither does it
convey any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.
Special Symbols
Failure to follow instructions may lead to product damage, or error.
Failure to follow instructions may lead to injury by electric shock.
Failure to follow instructions may lead to injury by invisible radiation.

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
Technical Support............................................................................................................................1
Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................................................1
Special Symbols...............................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Safety....................................................................................... 4
1.1 Safety Regulation.................................................................................................................4
1.2 Name Plate and Warning Labels.....................................................................................6
1.3 Safety Protection Device....................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................. 11
2.1 Unpack and Locate Machine...........................................................................................11
2.2 Package Contents List.......................................................................................................12
2.3 Part Names and Functions..............................................................................................13
2.4 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................19
2.5 Driver Installation...............................................................................................................22
2.5.1 Install Driver.............................................................................................................22
2.5.2 Uninstall Driver........................................................................................................30
2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port.................................................................32
2.6 CorelDRAW Setup...............................................................................................................34
2.7 AutoCad Setup.....................................................................................................................36
2.8 LTT Product Tools................................................................................................................44
2.8.1 Install Procedure.....................................................................................................44
2.8.2 Uninstall Procedure................................................................................................48
2.9 AutoCCD.................................................................................................................................49
2.9.1 Install Procedure.....................................................................................................49
2.9.2 Uninstall Procedure................................................................................................53
Chapter 3 Operation ............................................................................... 56
3.1 Operator Position................................................................................................................56
3.2 Basic Operation Flow without CCD..............................................................................56
3.3 Machine Operation without CCD...................................................................................57
3.3.1 Control Panel............................................................................................................58
3.3.2 Operating Menu.......................................................................................................61
3.4 Print Driver Operation.......................................................................................................68
3.4.1 Laser Tab....................................................................................................................68
3.4.2 Job Tab.......................................................................................................................71
3.4.3 Page Tab.....................................................................................................................73
3.4.4 Power Scale...............................................................................................................75
3.5 LTT Product Tools................................................................................................................76
3.5.1 System Upgrade......................................................................................................76

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3.5.2 Ethernet Settings Upgrade .................................................................................78
3.6 Basic Operation Flow with CCD.....................................................................................79
3.7 AutoCCD.................................................................................................................................80
3.7.1 Controls.........................................................................................................................80
3.7.1.1 Find the CCD IP address .........................................................................................81
3.7.2 AutoCCD Monitor.......................................................................................................82
3.7.3 Task Control.................................................................................................................83
3.7.3.1 Drawing File ............................................................................................................83
3.7.3.2 Mark Distance..........................................................................................................83
3.7.3.3 Two Point Setting.....................................................................................................84
3.7.4 CCD Setting Control.................................................................................................85
3.7.4.1 CCD shift .................................................................................................................86
3.7.4.2 Position Test.............................................................................................................86
3.7.5 Communication Setting..........................................................................................87
3.7.6 Tips of AutoCCD.........................................................................................................87
3.8 In-sight Explorer.................................................................................................................87
3.8.1 Load a job ....................................................................................................................88
3.8.2 Pattern Training..........................................................................................................89
3.8.3 Units Transform..........................................................................................................92
3.8.4 Save as a New Job....................................................................................................93
3.8.5 Set the Default Job...................................................................................................94
Chapter 4 Maintenance ........................................................................... 96
4.1 Daily Cleaning......................................................................................................................96
4.2 Weekly Cleaning................................................................................................................101
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting .................................................................. 103
Appendices............................................................................................. 104
Appendix 1 Specifications.....................................................................................................104
Appendix 2 Dimensions..........................................................................................................105
Appendix 3 Suggested Power and Speed Settings .....................................................106

Chapter 1 Safety
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Chapter 1 Safety
1.1 Safety Regulation
The SLC-M series uses a CO2Laser as a light source. It is classified as a class-IIIR
product by CDRH (the Center for Devices and Radiological Health).
Wavelength : 9.3~10.6μm
Maximum output power : 30 ~ 100W
Visibility : Invisible
When operating the SLC-M series, be sure to always comply
with the safety regulations as following:
Do not attempt to modify or disassemble any component of the machine without
LTT technical support.
Do not open the doors of chassis and access the laser tube or electronic
components, especially while the machine power is on.
Connect the machine to a grounded outlet. Verify that the voltage of the outlet
is correct for the machine.
Do not disable the interlocks which are on top and front doors.
Be careful about the path of the invisible laser beam shown in figure. Otherwise,
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Do not watch the laser beam directly during operation. Bright light caused by
the lasing process can damage the eye.
The side and rear doors are fixed by screws for safety. If you open these doors,
the SLC-M will become a Class 4 laser device. For your safe, please wear
protective goggles.
The laser beam may cause fire. Never leave machine along without other
operator watching during the laser cutting process. Keep a fire extinguisher near
the machine at any time.
Blowing materials with air flow from nozzle while cutting or engraving can avoid
fire occurring and also obtain good quality.
Verify that materials used in the cutting are proper for lasing. Never cut
substrates that contain PVC or Teflon.
Good efficiency of exhaust system makes you avoid breathing dust, debris or
poison gas.
Please comply with maintenance schedule as chapter 4 to keep SLC-M working
well.
Before you execute auto focusing function, please make sure that there will be
no crashing between motion system and other objects. For safety, it is NOT
recommended to use auto focusing function on inequality materials.

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1.2 Name Plate and Warning Labels
The labels as following are affixed to the SLC-M. These labels must never be
removed. If they are damaged or tampered for any reason, please request for LTT
immediately to replace them.
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Laser Tools & Technics Corporation
Model No: SLC-M-C60M
Serial No: 9810000
Specification:
V60, 220~240V, 15A
Manufacture Date: 2008
.12
No. 121, Lane 99, PU-DING ROAD,
HSIN CHU CITY, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]
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1.3 Safety Protection Device
Interlock
The laser beam will not be emitted if you open the front door. The LED indicator of
“DOOR” on control panel will be off.
Front door close
Front door opens
Laser Switch
Laser switch on control panel can shut down the power of laser system immediately,
and it has no effect on motion system. Compared with interlock, Turning off laser
switch can save power. When you turn on laser switch, the LED indicator of “LASER”
on control panel will be on (it needs to take more than 5 seconds to warm up laser
tube while you turn it on).
ON OFF

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Emergency Stop Switch
Pressing the red pushbutton can shut down the main power of system immediately
when emergency condition occurs. And turning right the red pushbutton can recover
the power (Before recovering power, please clear the trouble in the machine first).
ON OFF

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Chapter 2 Installatio
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2.1 Unpack and Locate Machine
This section explains how to unpack and locate machine.
1. Locate the machine and keep the recommended space for maintenance.
2. Lock the wheels to locate the machine.

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2.2 Package Contents List
This section explains the package contents of the SLC. The package includes the
following components. Before using the unit, check that all components have been
included in the package.
1 Box 5 LaserCAM Driver CD-Rom
2 Cotton Swab 6 USB Cable Driver CD-Rom
3 Alcohol Dropper 7 USB Cable
4 Allen Wrench 8 Power Cable
Package contents for CCD connection (available for CCD option selected)
1. RS232 cable
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2. RS232 to USB transformer
3. RJ45 cable
2.3 Part Names and Functions
This section explains the main part names and functions of the SLC-M.
1. Front Door
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This door has interlock sensors for safety. If you open this door, the laser will be not
emitted.
2. Front Door of chassis
Mostly opening this door is for maintaining. Do NOT open this door if it’s not
necessary, especially the machine power is on.
3. Side Door (Right) of chassis
Mostly opening this door is for maintaining. Do NOT open this door if it’s not
necessary, especially the machine power is on.
4. Exhaust Port
These two ports can exhaust the smoke which is caused by cutting. These ports have
to be connected to blower through pipes.
5. Rear Door of chassis
Mostly opening this door is for maintaining. Do NOT open this door if it’s not
necessary, especially the machine power is on.
6. Air Filter
This part provides air assist through the hose which is connected to air compressor.
7. Fans
These parts can dissipate the heat in the chassis which is caused by laser generator.
8. Side Door (Left) of chassis
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Mostly opening this door is for maintaining. Do NOT open this door if it’s not
necessary, especially the machine power is on.
9. Window Lens
This part can protect 1st ~3rd mirror against dusts or debris. It should be cleaned this
lens daily. (See chapter 4)
10. 4th Mirror
This part reflects laser beam to carriage. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily.
(See chapter 4)
11. Table
This part can carry materials for cutting.
12. Carriage
This part includes 5th mirror, focal lens, nozzle, and auto focusing set. You can move
it left, right, forth and back by the keys on control panel. (See section 3.2.1)
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13. 5th Mirror
This part reflect laser beam to focal lens. Also, it should be cleaned daily. (See
chapter 4)
14. Focal Lens
This part can focus the laser beam on materials for cutiing. Also, it should be cleaned
this lens daily. (See chapter 4)
15. Auto Focal Pin
This part can adjust focal height automatically by touching material.
16. Air Assist Adjustment
This part can adjust air flow which is out of the nozzle.
17. Nozzle
This part can provide a air assist to protect focal lens against dust or debris.
18. Real-time Exhaust
This part can remove dust immediately
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19. Emergency Stop
Please see section 1.3
20. Power Switch
This switch can turn on/off the main power of this machine.
ON
OFF
21. Laser Switch
Please see section 1.3
22. LCD Display
LCD display shows the operating menu and information from system. If you want to
obtain more detail about operating menu, please see section 3.2.2.
23. Control Panel
Control panel provide the keys to operate machine. If you want to obtain more detail
about operating menu, please see section 3.2.1.
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24. Electromagnetic Valve Port
This part is used for part electromagnetic valve.
25. Air Inlet Port
This part is the total air inlet for this machine.
26. USB Port
This part can send files from computer to machine through a USB cable.
27. Serials Port
This part is used for the expansion of I/O module.
28. Electromagnetic Valve
This part is used for air flow steady before cutting
29. Power Inlet
This part can provide main power through cable from power supply.
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2.4 Hardware Installation
This section explains the installation steps with other hardware.
1. Check environment
Power supply
Power supply : 220 VAC
Environment
Temperature: 0 ~ 30 ℃, No freezing
Relative humidity : 35 ~ 85 %
Other : Avoid to dust, dirt, oil, mist, strong vibration, or sudden temperature changes
2. Connect AC power cable
3. Connect USB cable from computer to machine