Monport ONYX User manual

PREFACE
Welcome to the Monport Laser Family!
We are very excited to have you as one of our valued customers. It is
recommended that you print out this manual to save time in the future and
be sure to keep it close to your machine or computer, so you can have
easy access while you design files or operate the machine.
This manual will help walk you through basic set-up of the machine.
Please be sure to read the manual in its entirety prior to operating the
machine, this will ensure a better understanding of the machine and how it
works. We understand that there can be a learning curve like with any new
piece of machinery but, with some effort and patience you will be running
your new laser with confidence and speed in no time!
If you do have any questions while reading the manual or setting up your
machine, feel free to give us a call at [phone] or email
[e-mail] and a member of our technical support team
would be happy to answer your questions.
The Monport ONYX 55 laser is a machine that uses a carbon dioxide laser
for cutting or engraving. Within the protective housing, the laser beam
traverses three mirrors on a two-axis moving frame and is again reflected
into the focusing optics for irradiation of the workpiece.

Definitions of Procedures
The Monport ONYX 55 laser is a machine that uses a carbon dioxide laser
for cutting or engraving. Within the protective housing, the laser beam
traverses three mirrors on a two-axis moving frame and is again reflected
into the focusing optics for irradiation of the workpiece.
Operation
Operational procedures include programming the controller for the pattern
to be cut or engraved, opening the housing to place the panel or material
workpiece, closing the housing if possible, initiating the cutting process,
opening the housing and removal of the finished workpiece. Because the
machine can be used to cut panels that can exceed the dimension of the
machine, the housing includes removable panels (pass-throughs).
Maintenance
Maintenance includes routine cleaning and emptying of the scrap tray.
These procedures are performed with the machine off.
Service
Service includes initial installation and alignment, as well as repair when
needed. Procedures during service may require the machine to be turned
on. MONPORT recommends that only trained service personnel complete
service or repair.

Fire Warning
Your laser system uses a high intensity beam of light that can generate
extremely high temperatures when it comes into contact with the
material being engraved, marked or cut. Some materials are extremely
flammable and can easily ignite and burst into open flame setting the
machine afire. This open flame is very dangerous and has the potential
to destroy not only the machine, but the building in which it is housed.
Experience shows that vector cutting with the laser has the most
potential to create an open flame. Many materials are susceptible to
igniting, but acrylic, in all its different forms, has been shown to be
especially flammable when vector cutting with the laser.
Please read the following warnings and recommendations and follow
them closely at all times!
Stay with the laser. Never operate the laser system while unattended.
Keep the area clear. Clean around the machine and keep the area free of
clutter, combustible materials, explosives, or volatile solvents such as acetone,
alcohol, or gasoline.
Be prepared with a fire extinguisher. Always keep a properly maintained and
inspected fire extinguisher on hand. Monport recommends a Halotron fire
extinguisher or a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher. The Halotron
extinguishers are more expensive than a dry chemical, but offer certain
advantages should you ever need to use an extinguisher. The Halotron
extinguisher discharges a clean, easily removable substance that is not harmful
to the mechanics or wiring of the laser system. The dry chemical extinguisher
discharges a sticky, corrosive powder that is very difficult to clean up.
Use Air Assist. Always use the system’s Air Assist feature when vector cutting.
Use caution when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential to
suddenly burst into flames when cut with a laser – even materials that may be
very familiar to the user. Always monitor the machine when it is operating.
Clean the laser. A buildup of cutting and engraving residue and debris is
dangerous and can create a fire hazard in its own right. Keep your laser system
clean and free of debris. Regularly clean underneath the Vector Cutting Table to
clean any small pieces that have fallen through the grid.

CONTENTS
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1.2Designateduse 1
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1.4components 3
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2.1 Disclaimer 4
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2.3 Lasersafet 6
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3 .Installation 9
3.1overview 9
3.2 Location selection 9
3.3unpacking 10
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3 .5 M a i n po w e r 1 1
3.6coolingsystem 11
3.7AirAssist 11
3.8 contr olcomp uter 11
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3. 10s ecur i ty 13
4 .0peration 14
4. 1 overview 14
4.2 General Instructions 14
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5.1overview 17
5.2cleaning 17
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5.5 Lubrication 19
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Attachment

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Information
This manual is the designated user guide for the installation, setup, safe operation, and
maintenance of your desktop laser engraver. It is divided into six chapters covering general
information, safety instructions, installation steps, operation instructions, maintenance
procedures, and contact information.
1.2 Designated Use
TheONYX 55 is intended foruseengraving signsandotherconsumer
productsonapplicablesubstrates.
This lasercan processawidevarietyofmaterials includingwoodand cork ,paperand cardboard ,most
plastics ,glass ,clothand leather ,andstone .ltcanalsobe usedwith some speciallycoatedmetals .useof
this system fornon-designated purposesormaterials isnotpermitted
Thesystemmustbeoperated ,maintained ,and repairedbypersonnelfamiliarwiththefeldofuseandthe
dangersofthemachineand themateria lbeingengraved including its reflectivity ,conductivity ,potentia
forcreatingharmfulorcombustiblefumes ,etc.
Laser beams are dangerous .Themanufacturer and/or seller bear(s)no responsibility and assume(s)
no liability for any improperuse of thisdevice orforanydamageor injuryarising from such use .The
operator isobligedtousethisdesktop laserengraveronly inaccordancewith itsdesignated use ,theother
instructions in itsmanuals ,andal lapplicable localandnationa llawsandregulations.

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1.3 Technical Specifications
Model
ONYX 55
Input Power
~
Power Consumption
Laser Power
MAX 55W
Expected Service Life
Laser Wavelength
Laser Tube
Diameter
Length
Mirror
Diameter
Thickness
Focus Lens
Diameter
Thickness
Focal Length
Honeycomb Workbed Dimensions
Processing Area
Standard
Trayless
Rotary
Front/Back Pass-Through Area
Max. Processing Speed
Rec. Processing
Acceleration
X Axis
Y Axis
Max. Material
Thickness
Standard
Without Workbed
Max. Resolution
1000 dpi
Min. Letter Size
Mainboard
Integrated
Water Pump
Capacity
Flow Rate
Integrated
Air Assist
Port Diameter
Air Flow
Integrated
Digital Camera
Max. Resolution
5 MP
Field of View
Accuracy
External
Exhaust Fan
Rated Power
Port Diameter
Air Flow
Req. Operating
Environment
Humidity Range
Temp. Range
Compatible Operating Software
Dimensions
Net Weight

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1.4 Components
Here’s a quick tour of parts you’ll need to know:
Top View
Button Color Status
Meaning
Green
Ready to Work
Blue
At Work
Red
Error or Malfunction
Front View

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Top View
Rear View
SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 Disclaimer
youronyxmaydiffersomewhatfrom those shown in thismanua ldue to options ,updates ,etc .please
contactus ifyourengravingmachinecamewithan outdatedmanua lor ifyouhaveanyotherquestions.
The ONYX 55 is a Class IV Laser Product, or Class 4 as defined in International Standard IEC 60825-1.
The ONYX 55 complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
The output of the embedded laser is fully contained, except for the part of possible reflected low-power
laser radiation which reaches at and could be coming out of the Front/Rear Pass-Through.
The laser cabinet has safety interlocks that turn the laser off if any access door is opened during opera-
tion, and no special precautions are necessary too perate the laser safely. Access doors are interlocked
and can be opened without the use of a tool. Any interlocked door that is opened while the machine is
operating will immediately stop the laser from firing.
Accesspanelsarenot interlocked and requirea toolforopeningor removal .Accesspanelsshould
alwaysbe installedwhenthe laserisoperating Neveroperate the lasersystemwithanaccesspane
removed
Thevisibleoutputbeamofthe LaserDiodepointer (RedDotpointer) isaccessibletotheoperator .while
thisdeviceemploys thesametechnologyasthe familiar laserpen-pointers ,likethem it ispotentially
hazardous if itsbeam isdirected into theeye.wehavemade everyeforttomakethe LaserDiode
pointer(RedDotpointer)as safeaspossible .ltsbeampath is locatedwel linside thecabinet ,and under
norma lconditions ,no hazardous levelsof laserradiationcan escape.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
[Refer to 2.3 Laser Safety Instructions for more details]
2.2 General Safety Instructions
The cover'sviewingwindownaturallyabsorbsmost reflectedbeamsfromthehigh infrared laserbut it is
NOT Otherwiseprotectedagainst it .protective eyewearshould ALWAYS be usedby EVERYONE present
when the laser is active .such eyewearshouldbe at leastoD6 atthe lasersmainwavelength of 10.6
microns.

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.youronyx50shouldcomewithwarning labels inthe following locations:
DANGER
LASER RADIATION
AVO I D EYE OR SK I N E XPOSURE
TO DIR E C T OR SCA T T E RE D RA D I AT I O N
CA R B O N D I OX I D E LA S E R
55 W M A X O U T P U T at 1 0 .6 μ m
CL A S S I V LA S E R P R O D U C T
Ifanyofthese labels ismissing ,llegible ,orbecomesdamaged ,itmustbereplaced.
.use this laserengraving device only in accordancewith al lapplicable loca land nationa llaw sand
regulations.
n theunited states , the safe use of Lasers ( z 1 3 6 ) standardspublished by theAmerican National
standards Institute do not havetheforceoflaw ,butadherence to itsprovisionsmaybe required by
some companiesor loca lauthoritiestominimize risk and liability .I nparticula ritma yb enecessar yin
commercialsettingsto formallydesignatea lasersafetyofficer ,topostwarningsigns inareaswith
active lasers ,andtodocumentthatal loperatorsoflaserequipmenthavebeenproperlytrained.
.use this device only in accordance with this instruction manual and the manual for the
engraving software includedwith it ．only allow this device to be installed ，operate d，maintained
repaired ,etc.byotherswho havealso readandunderstoodbothmanuals .Ensure thatthismanualand
thesoftwaremanua lareboth includedwith thisdevice if it isevergiven orsold toa thirdparty.
.DO NOT leave this device unattended during operation ．observe the device
throughoutoperation and, if anything seems to be operating strangely ，immediately
cut off ALL Power to themachine and contact eitherour customer service oryour
dedicated repair service .similarly ,ensurethedevice is FULLY turnedoffaftereachuse.
.DO NOT allowminors ，untraine dpersonne l， orpersonn elsufferi ngfr omphysi calormental
impairment thatwouldaffecttheirabilitytofollowthismanualand the softwaremanua lto install ,operate,
maintain ,or repairthisdevice.
.Anyuntrainedpersonnelwhomightbenearthedevicewhile it is inoperation MUST be informed that it
isdangerousandfully instructedonhowtoavoid injuryduring itsuse.
.Always keep a fire extinguisher ,water hose ，orother flame retardant system
nearby incaseofaccidents .Ensure that the loca lfiredepartment'sphone number is
clearlydisplayed nearby .I nthecaseofafir e,cutelectric alpowerbeforedousingthe
flame .Familiarizeyourselfwit hth ecorrec trang eforyourextinguisherbefor euse.
Take care not to use the extinguishertoo close to the flame, as its highpressure
canproduceblowback

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2.3 Laser Safety Instructions
Theonyx50usesan invisible CLASS 4 LASER，the strongestandmost dangerous classof laseravailable
forpublicuse .usedormodifedwithoutcare ,itcancauseseriouslypropertydamageandsever epersonal
injury includingbutnot limitedtothefollowing
• The laserwil leasilyburnnearbycombustiblematerials
someworkingmaterialsmayproduce radiationorharmfu lgasesduringprocessing
Directexposuretothe laserwil lcausebodilyharm includingseriousburnsandirreparable
eyedamage
Assuch
•DO NOT modify or disable this device's provided safety features except as specifically instructed
elsewhere in thismanual .DO notmodifyordisassemblethe laser anddo not use the laser if ithas
beenmodifedordisassembledbyanyoneexcepttrainedandskilledprofessionas .Do notactivatethe
laserwithout itsfocus lens .Dangerous radiation exposureand other injurymay resultfrom theuseof
adjusted ,modified ,orotherwise incompatibleequipment.
•NEVER leaveanypartofthepolaropenduringoperationexcept(whenneeded)thepass-throughdoors.
Never interferewith the laserbeam ,donotplaceany partofyourbody inanypartofthe laserpath
during operation ,and never attempt to viewthe laserdirectly .when using the pass-through doors
or otherwise risking exposure tothe laser beam ,takemeasures toprotectyourself from potentially
reflected laserbeams includingtheuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment.
•DO NOT lookorallowothersto lookdirectlyattheactive laserevenwhenthecoverisclosed.Theviewin
window naturally absorbsmost reflectedbeams from the high infrared laserbut is NOT otherwise
protected against it. EVERYONE nearbyduringuse shouldweareye protection speciallydesigned to
flterthe specifcwavelengthofyourengraver's laserwithanoptica ldensity(OD)of6orgreater .Donot
stareorallowothersto starecontinuouslyattheactive laserevenwhenusingprotectiveeyewear
•ONLY usethisengraver ifitsautomaticshutoffsareworkingproperly.Neverdisableanyoftheseshutoffs
exceptasspecifcally instructed elsewhere inthismanual .whenyoufirstgetthisengraverand ifyou
subsequentlynoticeany problems ,testthem (see below)beforeundertaking anyotherwork .DO not
continueuse iftheshutoffsdonotoccur.Turnoffthedeviceandcontacttechnica lsupportoryourrepair
service
•ONLY Use thisengraverinaflatandstable location.usingitonanunstablesurfaceoratatiltedposition
maycause the lasertodeviatefrom its intendedpathorpermanentlydamage interna lcomponentsof
thedevice.
•DO NOT ever under ANY circumstancesusethis laserengraverifthewatercoolingsystem isnotworking
properly .Alwaysvisually confirm thatwater isflowingthrough theentire system before turningon
the lasertube .Immediatelysto pus eifthewatercoolin gsystemmalfunction s. Ifthesyst empauses
operationbecause thecoolanthas reached itsmaximumtemperatureof122F (50) ,allowat least
thirtyminutesforthesystem tocoo lbefore resumingoperation.
•DO NOT usegenericcoolantorantifreezeinyourcoolingwater,astheymayleavecorrosive residuesand
solidify insideyourhosesandpiping ,causingmalfunctionsand evenexplosions .usecustom laser-safe
formulationsoruseand storeyourengraver inaclimate-controlledarea.
•DO NOT leavepotentiallycombustible,lammable,explosive,orcorrosivematerialsbelowthe laseror
nearbywheretheymightbeexposedtothedirectorreflected laserbeam.

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.DO NOT UseorleavesensitiveEMlequipmentnearby.Ensuretheareaaroundthe laserisfreeofstrong
electromagnetic interferenceduringanyuse.
.ONLY Use thismachineforworkingthematerialsdescribed intheMaterialsafetysectionofthismanual
The lasersettingsandengravingprocessmustbeproperlyadjustedfor specifcmaterials.
.Ensurethearea iskeptfreeofotherairbornepollutants,asthesemightposeasimilar riskofreflection
combustion ,etc.
2.4 Electrical Safety Instructions
.ONLY Use thisdevicewitha compatible ,stable,andgroundedpowersupplywith less
than5%fluctuation in itsvoltage .Do notusewithanungrounded3to2prongadapter
Thedevice'sgroundingshouldbecheckedregularlyforanydamagetothe lineor loose
connections.
.DO NOT connectotherdevicestothe samecircuit,asthe lasersystemmay require itsfullamperage.DO
notusewithstandardextensioncordsorpowerstrips .useonlysurgeprotectors ratedover2000J.
.Theworkareaaroundthis laserengravingdeviceshouldbekeptdry,wellventilated,andenvironmentally
controlled to keep the ambient temperature between40-104F (5-40°c) .Forbes tresult s,keepthe
temperatureat75F(25c )orbelow .Theambienthumidity shouldbebetween20-85%.
.Adjustment ,maintenance ,and repairoftheelectrica lcomponentsofthisdevicemust bedone ONLY
bytrainedandskilledprofessionalstoavoidfiresandothermalfunctions ,includingpotentia lradiation
exposurefromdamagetothe lasercomponents .Becausespecializedtechniquesarerequiredfortesting
theelectricalcomponentsofthismarkingsystem ,it isrecommended such testingonlybedonebythe
manufacturer ,seller ,orrepairservice.
.unlessotherwisespecifed ONLY Undertakeadjustment,maintenance,and repairofthisdevicewhen it
isturnedoff ,disconnectedfrom itspowersupply ,andfullycooled.
2.5 Material Safety Instructions
.usersofthis laserengravingmachine are responsible for confirming thatmaterials tobeprocessed
canwithstand theheatofthe laserandwil lnotproduceanyemissionsorbyproductseitherharmfu lto
peoplenearbyorinviolationoflocalornationa llawsorregulations .Inparticular,donotusethisdeviceto
processpolyviny lchloride(pvc) ,tefon ,orotherhalogencontainingmaterialsunderanycircumstances.
.usersofthis laserengraverareresponsibleforensuringthateverypersonpresentduringoperationhas
suffcientppEtoavoid the injuryfromtheemissionsandbyproductsofthematerialsbeingprocessed .In
additionto theprotective lasereyeweardescribedabove,thismayrequiregoggles ,masksorrespirators,
gloves ,andotherprotectiveouterclothing.
.DO NOT operate the laserwithout itsairassist.
.users ofthis laser engraverare responsibleforensuring thatotherwise safedustand debris created
duringuse isfullycleanedafterwards .Dustallowedtobuilduponthesurfacesofthemainbayandthe
trayunder it isa firehazardthatcaneasilybe ignitedbytheheatofthe laser.
.DO NOT everunderanycircumstances use this laserengraver if the exhaust system is notworking
properly .Always ensure thatthe exhaust fan can removethedustandgas producedbythe engraving
process in accordancewithalapplicable localand national lawsandregulations .Immediatelystopuse
iftheexhaustfanorventpipemalfunctions.
.usersmustexercise specialcautionwhenworkingwith conductivematerialsasbuildupoftheirdust
andambietparticlesmaydamageelectrica lcomponents,causeshortcircuits ,orproduceothereffects
including refected laserradiation.

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Thismachinecanbesafelyusedwiththefollowingmaterials
.cardboard
.ceramics,includingDishes,Tile,etc
.Glass
.Leather
.paper&paperboard
.some plastics
.Nylon(polyamide,PA,etc.)
.polyethylene(PE)andHigh-Densitypolyethylene(HDPE,PEHD,etc)
.Biaxially-orientedpolyethyleneTerephthalate(Myar,polyester,etc.)
.polyethyleneTerephthalateGlycol(PETG,PET-G,etc)
.polyimide(pl,kapton,etc.)
.polymethylMethacrylate(PMMA,Acrylic,plexigass,Lucite,etc)
.polyoxymethylene(POM,Acetal,Delrin,etc.)
.polypropylene(pp,etc)
.styreneandAcrylonitrileButadienestyrene(ABS)
.Rubber
.stone,includingMarble,Granite,etc
.Textiles,includingcotton,suede,Felt,Hemp,etc.
.wood,includingcork,MDF,plywood,Balsa,Birch,cherry,oak,poplar,etc.
see4.4forrecommended parametersforthemostcommonlyengravedmaterials.
Thismachine CANNOT beusedwiththefollowingmaterialsorwith anymaterialswhich includethem:
.Artifcia lLeathercontainingHexavalentchromium(cr[v]),dueto itstoxicfumes
.Astatine,due to itstoxicfumes
.Berylliumoxide,due to itstoxic fumes
.Bromine,due to itstoxicfumes
.chlorine,includingpolyvinylButyral(PVB)andpolyvinylchloride(pvc,vinyl,cintra,etc),dueto itstoxic
fumes
.Fluorine,includingpolytetrafluoroethylenes(Teflon,PTFE,etc.),dueto itstoxicfumes
.lodine,dueto itstoxic fumes
.Metals,dueto theirconductvityandreectivity
.phenolicResins,includingvariousformsofEPOXY,duetotheirtoxic fumes
.polycarbonate(pc,Lexan,etc),dueto its toxicfumes
Foral lothermaterials ,ifyouareunsureaboutitssafetyor laserabilitywiththisdevice ,seekoutitsmaterial
safety data sheet (MSDS) ．pay especia lattentio nt oinformatio nabou tsafet y，toxici ty,corrosiveness,
reflectivity,andreaction(s)tohighheat.Alternatively,contactoursupportdepartmentforfurtherguidance.

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INSTALLATION
3.1 Installation Overview
Acompleteworkingsystemconsistsofthe laserengravingmachine ,itsintegratedairassistandwaterpump
its vent and exhaust fan ，it scontr olcomput er， allapplica bleconnect ioncab les and theinterlock
connector .The cabinetcan receivedesigns andcommandsfrom the controlcomputer directlyfrom its
USBcable orethernetcable .Itca nals ostor esomedesignfleso nitsow ncircuitboar d.Thedesignscan
beappliedtoatsurfaces restingonthe honeycombworkbedorto roundsurfacessupportedon oneof
theprovided rotarydevices .userscan confgureotheradditionalaccessories (such asafumeextractor)
to suittheirneeds.
useonlythe hardware ,wiring ,andpower sources thatcamewith orarecompatiblewith
thisdevice .Installingequipmentthatyourdevice isnotdesigned toworkwithcan lead
to poor performance ,shortened service time ,increasedmaintenanc ecost s,property
damage ,andpersona linjury.
pleasenotethe specifcrequirementsofyoursystem's installation .Everycustomermustunderstandthese
notesbefore installation toexecutea propersetup andachieve safe laserperformance .Ifyouhav eany
installationquestionsorproblems,contactourtechniciansandcustomersupportteam.
Anyauxiliaryequipmentmustbeadjustedto thebasemachine .Queriesmaybedirectedtothedealeror
manufacturerofsuchequipment.
3.2 Location Selection
Beforeyou instal lyourengraver ,selectan appropriate location for itsuse .Besurethat itmeetsal lofthe
requirementsdiscussed in thesafety Informationabove.
The location should bestable ,leve l,dr y,an dclimat econtrolledtoensur eanambienttemperatureof
40-104F (5-40 °c) and an ambient humidityof20-85% .I nparticula r,th etemperatur ean dhumidity
together shouldnot be close to the dew point .I ti sals oadvisabl et ous eawindowles sroo mo rto
use blinds and/or curtainsto avoid exposure to the potentia laddition alheatofdirec tsunligh t.The
location shouldbe freeofdust and other airborne pollutants andwel lventilatedenough to process
anyfumesproduced by the engravingprocess inaccordancewith al lapplicable lawsand regulations.
Depending on thematerials tobeprocessed ,thismay requireconstructionofadedicatedventilation
system .I tshouldbeawayfromchildre n;combustible,lammabl e,explosiv e,orcorrosivematerials;and
sensitive EM ldevices .The power cord should be plugged into a compatible and stable powersource
via agrounded3-prongoutlet .Noother item should bedrawingcurrentfrom the samecircuit .There
shouldbefirefightingequipmentnearbyand the loca lfiredepartment'sphonenumbershould beclearly
displayed.
It ishighlyrecommendedtohaveextraspacenearbytoavoidplacinganyobjectonordirectlyadjacentto
themachine ,whichcouldbecomeafireor laserhazard.

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3.3 Unpacking Your Engraver
yournewonyx50arrives inawoodencratewith itsaccessories(includingthismanual )packaged insidethe
mainbay.youshouldhaveplacedthecrateinaspaciousflatareaforunpacking ,ideallynearwhereyouplan
tooperate themachinepermanently .useat leasttwopeopletomoveandadjusttheengraver'spositionto
help keep it leve landavoidanysharporsuddenmovement.
Step 1 openthetopofthecrate .Removethehoneycombworkbedandsurroundingfoam insulation.
Step 2 carefully removetheotherpackagingandfoam insulationfromthesidesandsetthemaside .with
atleastoneotherperson ,usethetwost rapsaroundtheengraverto lift itoutofthecrateandmove
ittoa flat and sturdy tableorcountertop
Step 3 carefully remove thestrapsandplasticpackagingfrom around theengraver.
Step 4 open thecoverandconfirmthatyou have received al lofthe followingaccessories :TWO4-wheel
rotaryaxeswiththeiraviatorconnectioncordsaductfan ,itswiredand remotecontrols ,anadapter
ring,2 exhaust pipes ,and3 hose clamps ;fve3mm basswood ,cardboard ,and acrylicblanks ;a
mainpowercord ;an Ethernetcable ;twousB cords ;ausB flashdrivewithengravingsoftware ;a
storageboxwithcottonswabs ,tape ,2 rulers ,2 laserkeys ,the interlockconnector,the aluminum
oxidebackingplateand setsofhexwrenches ,targetdiscs ,ando-rings andthismanual.
Step 5 carefully removeany remaining interiorpackagingand stays—includingthe straparound the laser
head—andsetthemaside.The lasertube isahighlyfragileobjectandshouldbehandleddelicately
andas littleaspossible.
Step 6 pul loutthedebristray .Thehoneycombbedhas inchandmetricrulersonopposite sides .placethe
oneyouprefertouse facingupandslide it into place .slidethetrayback inunderneath it
Step 7 youmaykeepthepackaging incaseoffuture return but ,ifyoudisposeof itoranyaccessories ,be
suretodoso incompliancewith applicablewastedisposalregulations.
3.4 Exhaust System Installation
Theprovidedductpipesextendtoatotallengthof164"(5m) .planouttheroutethattheywilltakefromyour
engraver'sfantoadedicatedpurifieror—ifyourengravingfumesanddebriswil lnotbehazardousandmeet
localand nationalair safety standards—toanywindoworexteriorvent .Generallyspeaking ,the straighter
youcankeep thepipesbetweenyourengraverandtheiroutlet ,thebetteryoursystem'sventilationwil lbe
andthe lessquicklydustanddebriswil lbuildupwithin thepipesovertime.
slide the two smal lhos eclamp sont oth esmalle rexhaustpip e.Attac hon een ddirectl yont oth erim
surroundingthe exhaust fan behindthe laser .useascrewdriverto tighten oneofthe clampsaroundthis
connection .Attachtheother end ofthe pipe to the inlet sideofthe60w duct fan usingthe provided
adapter ring .Tighten thesecondclamparoundthisconnection.
slidethe largehoseclamponto the largerexhaustpipe.Attach oneendofthepipetotheoutletsideofthe
ductfanandtightentheclamparoundthisconnection.Attachtheotherendofthepipetoafumeextractor
orvent itintotheopenairoutsideyourworkarea.
connecttheductfantopower ,ideallyonaseparatecircuitfromtheonethatwil lbeusedtopowerthe laser
itself .Turn itonandconfirm that itoperatesatbothspeeds.
NEVER Operatethe laseriftheexhaustsystem isnotremovingthefumesanddustproducedby
yourmaterialsoutofyourworkarea .Always researchmaterialsbefore use and neveroperate
the laseronanythatcan producecorrosive ,hazardous ,orevendeadlyfumes.
remove italongwith thedebristray instead.

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3.5 Main Power Connection
confirmthatthevoltageonthe labelabovethe laser'spowersocketmatches
your loca lpowersupply .Insertthe interlockconnectorand powercord into
theirsocketsonthe rearsideofthemachine .(lfthe interlockconnectordoes
notfit ,pul lback itsoutercasing ,align itsholeswiththepins ,and tryagain.)
Connect the other end of the power cord directly to a grounded outlet or
toasurgeprotector ratedover2000Jthatis itselfconnected toagrounded
outlet .Do notconnecttheotherendtoany standardextensioncord ,power
strip,orungroundedadapter .Forbestresults ,haveatrainedtechnicianverify
thatyourpower supply has lessthan5%fuctuation and thatyouroutlet is
properlygroundedwith less than5Q resistancealongthe line.
Poor grounding WILL causeequipmentfailureandcreateaseriouselectricalshockhazard.The
manufacturerand/orsellerbear(s )no responsibilityand assume(s)no liabilityforanydamage
accidents ,or injuriescausedbybadgroundingconnections.
3.6 Cooling System Inspection
Theprovidedwaterpump isessentia ltoyourengraver'sperformance and longevity .whenthis laser
workswithoutaproperlymaintainedcooling system ,itsglass tube WILL Crackfromexcessheat.
openthecoverandconfirmthatthe plastictanktothe rightofyourmainbay isfull .The integratedwater
pump should arrivewith about 1.6 quarts (1.5L) of coolant already in place .This should not require
replacementduringthefirstyearofservice ,but refl it ifthe tankeverseemsbelowtwo-thirdsfu lbefore
activation.
Flip theengraver'smain powerswitch ,andconfirmthatthecoolantbeginstoflowoutof itstank,through
the lasertube ,andback intothetank.
3.7 Air Assist Inspection
yourairassistshouldalsoarrivepreinstalledandcorrectlywired .confirmthatpressurizedairbeginstoblow
from the laserheadwhentheengraverisconnected to powerandturnedon.
Ifany tubingorwiringneedstobeadjustedorreconnected ,turnoffthemachineanddisconnect it
frompowerbeforemakingany suchadjustment.
3.8 Control Computer Connection
yourcomputercomeswithacopyofRuidaTechnology'SRDworkssoftwareandadigita lcopyofitsofficial
instructionmanual ,both locatedontheusB flashdiskprovidedwith theotheraccessories.you can also
download a free copy of the most recent version of RDworks from our website at
www.monportlaser.com/pages/download-center or from Ruida'sownwebsiteat www.rdacs.com/en·
seethesoftwaremanua lfordetailsonthe requirementsforthecontrolcomputer
Toconfigureyourcontro lcomputerandsoftwarefortheonyx50,
1．connectyourcomputertoth eengraverusingtheprovide dEthernetcableoroneoftheprovidedusB
cables .usetheotherusBcabletoconnectyourcomputerto theportmarked"camera".

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2．connecttheusBflashdriv et o athirdportort oausBhubconnectedtoyourcompute r.Alternatively,
moveal lof itsfilestoafolderonyourcomputer.
3 .Insta llandopenRDworksonyourcontr olcomputer.
4.InRDworks,goto Model (ALT+M)onthemain toolbarandselect"RDC6442s"
5．G Oto File (ALT+F)onthemain toolbarandselect Vendor Settings.Enterthedefaultpassword rd8888·
selec Open.Load thefile Manufacturer _parameters.RDVSet fromtheusBorthefolderyoucreated
o ny ou r co mp u t er
6．Goto Config (ALT+s)andselect System Settings.select Import Soft Para.Goto theusBoryourfolder
and load the file Software _ parameter.cfg.
7onthesystemworkplatformontheupperrightsideofthemainscreen,changethetabfrom Work to
User.select Open.Goto theusBoryourfolderand load thefile User _parameters.RDUSet·
8.configurethecamerabygoingto Laser Work at thelower right andchanging the Position from"curren
po sitio n" to "Ab sol u tec oor dina te s" .
9．o nthecanvasTool stoolba r,clicktheunlabeledradioboxandenableth ecanvasfunctionandcontrols.
clickon the unlabeledgear iconnearbyto openthe Canvas Para Settings submenu .select Import
Calibration
Familiarizeyourselfwith the software's imagedesign featuresand lasercontro lsettingsbefore using itto
operate the laser .Forhelpconfguringyourengraverforusewith LightBurnorotherengraving software,
contactourcustomersupportteamforcompletedetails.
3.9 Interlock Testing
Becauseofthe riskofblindness ,burns ,andother injury from directexposure tothe invisibleengraving
beam ,thisdeviceshutsoffthe laserautomaticallywhen partsofitsprotectivehousingareopened.
Cover Shutoffs (Interlock)
You should test that the cover shutoffs activate properly before conducting any otherworkon your
machine .Turnon the engraverandductfan .confirmthat thecooling system ,airassist ,andexhaustfan
haveactivated .placeapieceoflaserable scrapmateria lontotheworkbed ,insertand turnthe laserkey ,and
close thecover .createor loadasimpledesignintoRDworksandbeginengraving.Takingcarenottoexpose
yourselfto seeingorbeinghitbyanypossiblereflected laser light ,openthecoveras little aspossible .The
laser shouldpauseautomaticallyandthen restartoncethe cover isclosed again .fthe lasercontinuesto
engravethedesignwhilethecover israised ,theautomaticshutoffsarenotworkingandmustbe repaired
before theengravercanbeused .Turnoffthemachineandcontactourtechnicalsupportteam.
Tray Shutoff (Interlock)
Afterensuringthatthecoverprotectionworks ,youshouldalsotestthatthetrayshutofactivates .perform
the sameprocedureasbefore but ,insteadofopenin gth ecove r,ope nthedebristra y.Th elase rshould
stopcompletely .fitcontinuestoengravethedesignwhilethedebristray isopen ,theautomaticshutoff is
notworkingandmustbe repairedbeforetheengravercanbeused .Turnoffthemachineandcontactour
technica lsupportteam.
This is theonly safetyfeature thatshouldever be circumvented .youwil lneed todisable this switch—
locatedattheback rightsideofthemain bayneartheammeter—whenengravingthickmaterialsorwhile
usingthefrontpass-throughortherotaryaxes.Todoso ,removethedebristrayandtheworkbed .Movethe
switch intoaclosedpositionand hold ittherebysidingthenearbymeta lbracketto theright .Neverleave
the switch in this positionaftercompletingyourwork .Reenable theswitchbefore leavingtheworkarea

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Rear Key (Interlock Connector)
Afterensuringthatthecoverandtrayinterlocksworkproperly ,youshouldtestthattherearkeyfunctions
correctly .perform thesameprocedure as before but ,insteadofopening thecoverortray ,remove the
interlockconnectorfrom itssocketbesidethepowerswitch.The lasershould stopcompletely .fitcontinues
toengrave the designwithout the rear key in place ,the automatic shutoff is notworking andmustbe
repairedbefore theengravercanbeused .Turnoffthemachineandcontactourtechnicalsupportteam.
Water Shutoff
Becauseofthedangerposed byanuncooled lasertube ,thisengraver also shutsoffthe laserautomatically
whenitssensorsdonotdetectthecorrectwaterfow.Thiscanbetestedbycrimpingortyingthewaterhoses
and attempting to firethe laser .Ifyouperfor mthi stes t,b ecarefulnottodamag eth ehose sthemselves
and toonlybrieflyactivatethe laser .fthe laserdoesfire,theautomaticshutof isnotworkingandmustbe
repairedbeforetheengravercan beused .Turnofthemachineandcontactourtechnica lsupportteam .If
the laserdoesnotfire ,theautomaticshutoffisworkingcorrectly .Releasethetwohosesand runthewater
systemforaminuteortwo ,checkingthatnodamageor leakshaveoccurred.
3.10 Security
Foryourown safety and thatof passersby ，operators should keepthemachineoffbetween uses to
preventunauthorized operation of themachine .only leave them in place if thework area itself is
completelysecureand inaccessibletoanychildren.

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OPERATION
4.1 Operation Overview
operate theonyx50only in accordancewith al lth einstruction sprovide di nthismanual.
Failuretofollowtheproperguidelinesdetailedherecan resultinpropertydamageandpersonal
injury.
Thissectionwil laddressonlysomeoftheoptionsandfeaturesprovidedbytheoperationsoftware .Before
beginningto use themachine ,make sure thatyouhave read this entiremanual(particularly thesafety
Information above) ,the separate softwaremanual ，and anyand al lwarningsprovided on themachine
itself
The ONYX 55 works by emitting a powerful laser beam from a glass tube filled with carbon
dioxide (CO2), nitrogen, and insulating gases; reflecting that beamoff three mirrors and through a
lens; and using this focused light to etch designs into certain substrates. The active laser is
invisible to the human eye. This device should never be used while any cover or access panel
is open to avoid potentially permanent injury. When its pass-through is used, care should betaken
to avoid possible reflective rays.
4.2 General Operation Instructions
Step 1 Create your design that youd like to engrave.youcando thisdirectly inyourengraving software
oruseanyothergraphicsprogram.
Step 2 Turnonyourductfan andanyfumeextractororotherventilationequipment.
Step 3 Insertthe interlockconnector—ifyoudon'tnormally leave it inplace—and turnonyourengraver
using its rearpowerswitch .putonyourprotective laserglassesandanyotherppEnecessary for
yourmaterial .confirm that thecooling system ,airassist ,exhaustfan ,and internal lights have
activated.
Step 4 confirm that your contro lcompute rhas aconnectio nt oth eNOY X50,directl ythroug hthe
provided cablesorvia the internet .Loa dyourdesig nintoyou rengravingsoftware.
Step 5 confirm thethicknessofyourmateria lwiththeprovidedrulerandplace asamplepiece into the
mainbay .Thestandard location is in thetop leftcorneroftheworkbed .Thiscanbechanged by
movingeitheryourdesignortheoriginposition inyoursoftware .confirm thattherotaryswitch is
flippeddown to itsstandard positionandthenclosethecover
Forpieces thicker than 0.67 inches (17mm) ,youwil lneedtoopenthe tray and remove the
honeycombworkbed to provide theextra space .For pieces longerthan 20 inches (510mm),
youshouldopen thepass-throughdoor.
DO NOT insertanythingthroughthepass-throughdoors otherthanyourmaterial .AS
youwork ,confirm theventilationsystem is removingal ldustand fumes .Ifitcannot,
ceaseuseofthepass-throughforthatmateria lunlesssuffcientppE iswornbyeveryone
nearby
Forroundpieces ,youwil lneedtousea rotaryaxis (see§4.3below)
Step 6 Focus your laser using the Offset parameterinyoursoftware,locatedonthe Test tabofthesystem
workplatontheupperrightsideofthemain interface .Forthe2-inchfocus lens,thisvaluewil lbe
17minusthethicknessofyourmateria linmm.pleas erefertoAttachment1fordetails.

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Step 7 Adjustyour software's parameters to suit your project .whenworkingwith newmaterials,
rememberthatyou should always startonthe lowendof likely settings .Iftheeffec ti snotyet
strongenough,youcanalwaysrerunthedesignloopseveraltimesorrerun itwithmorepowerfu
settingsunti lyoucreate theeffectthatyouwant.
ltis NOT recommendedtousethe laseratful lpower.Therecommendedmaximumpowersetting
is70% ,asprolongeduseabovethatamountwil lshortenyourlaser'sservice life.Thethresholdfor
the lowestsettingisaround 10%andthe lasermaynotfireatallwhensetlowerthan this.
To improve the laser's engraving orcutting effectwithout increasing its raw power ,increas ethe
amount ofenergyperunitarea bydecreasing the speed parameter or increasingthenumber
of loops .working too intensely ,however ,increase sth eris ko ffir ean dreduce simagequality
especiallywithcoatedmaterials.
Resolutionshouldusuallybesetto500dotsperinch .Loweringyourimageresolutioncanbehelpful
insomecases ,reducingfamingand increasingtheenergyofthepulse inawaythatimprovesthe
qualityoftheresultant image insomematerialssuchassomeplastics
Step 8 Beginengravingyourdesignbyclicking the Start button in Laser Work on thelower right side of
thesoftware'smain interface .watchforpossible issues likesparksorfiresusingthecameraview.
Donotstarecontinuouslyattheactive lasereventhroughyourprotectiveeyewear .Beprepared
toquicklyextinguishafireifnecessary .Ifanydustorfumesbegintobuildupwithinthemain bay,
increasethe poweroftheductfanorpauseworkperiodicallytoallow ittocleartheair
you canpause and resumeworkbypressingthe Start buttonon the rightsideoftheengraver.
oncethe laserhasstopped ,examine thequalityofyour frstrun .Adjustthe parameters inyour
softwareas necessaryand beginyour realwork in a dfferent locationoronadifferent pieceof
material .youcanalsousetheengraver's Start button to repeatyour lastdesignwithoutapplying
anychanges.
fyourengraver stopsduring repetitiveengraving and cutting ，th ecoolin gsystemma yhave
reached122F(50)andautomaticallypausedwork .Resumeworkonlyafterthe systemhashad
time to adequatelycool .fpossible ,use lowerpowersettingswhile reducing speedorincreasing
thenumberoftimesyourdesign is processed.
Step 9 when you have finished your project ,closeyourengravin gsoftwar e.Allo wth ecoolin gand
ventilation systemstocontinueto rununti ltheair in themainbay isclearandthe tubehassafely
cooled .Turnoffthe engraverusingthe laserkeyand themainpower switchandthen turnoff
the externa lfan .Forbest results ,fullyunplugyour engraveror turnoff its intermediary surge
protector.
Step 10 open thecoverandremoveanydustordebrisbuildupfromtheworkbedandthevarioussurfaces
withinthebay .Removethedebristray ,emptyandclean it ,and replace it.
4.3 Rotary Operation Instructions
Theonyx50comeswitharotaryaxisdevicetoengraveroundandcylindricalsurfaces.
Step 1 createyourdesignthatyoud like toengrave .youcandothisdirectlyinyourengravingsoftwareor
useanyothergraphicsprogram.
Step 2 Remove the debris tray and the honeycombworkbed .setthem asidewhere theywill not be
damagedorfal lover .Gentlymove the lasertubeandx-axisrai lforward .use thenearbybracketto
holdthetray interlockswitchclosed.
Step 3 Flip the rotary switch up towards the backofthemain bay to deactivate they axismotorsand
controlsignalsandactivatethe rotaryaviation socket.