Summa L1810 User manual

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User Manual REV. 2

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Rev
Description
Date
1
Created Manual without vision
17/3/2021
2
Added vision and re-organized content
26/5/2021

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FCC Notice
The L1810 Laser cutting system tables have been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. The cutters generate, use and can emit radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
The user assumes the risk of any harmful interference caused by operating the cutters in a
residential area.
Caution!
Changes or modifications, not expressly approved by Summa’s FCC compliance, could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
DOC Notice
The L1810 Laser cutting system do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital
apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Notice
Summa reserves the right to modify the information, contained in this User Manual, at any
time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution or display is
prohibited. All rights reserved.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The symbol (right) is shown on this product. It indicates that the product
should not be placed in municipal waste but should be disposed of separately.
Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials, which are hazardous
to the environment and human health, and therefore should be disposed of at
a designated waste facility or returned to your retailer for the appropriate
recycling to take place.
If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions, please consider
recycling/reusing it by donating it to a charity shop, selling it or exchange parts of it with
your retailer.
Copyright © Summa NV

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Registering the Laser cutting system
Please register the L1810 Laser cutting system on the following link:
https://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/
Failure to register the L1810 Laser Cutting System may result in a delayed response to
warranty and service inquiries.
Contact Information
All inquiries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should
be directed to:
Summa, nv
Rochesterlaan 6
B-8470 GISTEL
Belgium
Website
9Hwww.summa.com

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Welcome
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the New L1810 Laser Cutting Systems
The L1810 Laser cutting system are capable of cutting soft signage applications as well as
roll stock.
Textile is one of the fastest growing markets nowadays, where on-demand digital printing
proved to be the game changer many soft signage, sportswear and fashion brands need.
Printed textiles still require finishing and nothing cuts as accurately as laser cutting. The
contactless cutting method means no fabric distortion, low to none dust generation, no tool
wear and no fraying of synthetic textiles thanks to the edge sealing feature. It can be applied
to any type of material and secures a quick and precise cutting of even the most intricate
designs.

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Table of Contents
Overview...............................................................................................................1-9
1.1 Operating environment....................................................................................1-9
Safety..................................................................................................................2-10
2.1 General...........................................................................................................2-10
2.2 Symbols used in this manual..........................................................................2-10
2.3 Safety Information .........................................................................................2-11
2.4 Ventilation......................................................................................................2-11
2.5 Noise...............................................................................................................2-11
2.6 Fire Precautions..............................................................................................2-11
2.7 Training...........................................................................................................2-11
2.8 Cutting Materials............................................................................................2-11
2.8.1 Materials you should not process with a laser machine ........................2-11
2.9 Extraction System...........................................................................................2-12
2.10 Personal protective equipment .....................................................................2-12
2.11 Safety Label- Laser Radiation.........................................................................2-12
2.12 Emergency buttons/safety covers .................................................................2-13
2.13 Working area..................................................................................................2-14
2.13.1 Danger Area During Operation ...............................................................2-14
Main unit ............................................................................................................3-15
3.1 Components...................................................................................................3-15
3.2 Touchscreen control panel.............................................................................3-17
3.2.1 About This Chapter .................................................................................3-17
3.2.2 Overview of the Touchscreen .................................................................3-17
3.2.3 Touch Input .............................................................................................3-17
3.2.4 System Start-up.......................................................................................3-18
3.2.5 Home Screen...........................................................................................3-19
3.2.5.1 Home................................................................................................3-19
3.2.5.2 Set media area .................................................................................3-19
3.2.5.3 pause................................................................................................3-19
3.2.5.4 FB......................................................................................................3-20
3.2.5.5 Settings.............................................................................................3-20
3.2.5.6 Actions..............................................................................................3-21
3.2.5.7 Feed Conveyor .................................................................................3-22
De-reeler.............................................................................................................4-24

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4.1 Safety Information .........................................................................................4-24
4.1.1 General....................................................................................................4-24
4.1.2 Residual Risks..........................................................................................4-24
4.1.3 Noise........................................................................................................4-24
4.2 Overview of the Auto Tracking De-Reeler .....................................................4-24
4.3 Positioning and Levelling................................................................................4-24
4.4 De-Reeler Components..................................................................................4-25
4.4.1 Control board..........................................................................................4-25
4.4.2 Sensors and Reflector .............................................................................4-26
4.4.2.1 De-Reeler Material Droop Sensor and Reflector.............................4-26
4.4.2.2 Material Tracking Sensors................................................................4-26
4.4.2.3 Tracking Sensor Adjustment............................................................4-26
Operations ..........................................................................................................5-28
5.1 Loading the Fabric Roll...................................................................................5-28
5.2 Controlling the Cutter with Material Effects..................................................5-29
5.2.1 Material Effects Overview.......................................................................5-29
5.2.2 Material Effects when using Laser Cutters ............................................5-30
5.2.3 Creating Material Effects ........................................................................5-30
5.2.4 Effects......................................................................................................5-31
5.2.5 Creating New Materials ..........................................................................5-31
5.2.6 Creating New Effects...............................................................................5-32
5.2.7 Assigning Effects......................................................................................5-33
5.2.8 Assigning an Effect to a Design ...............................................................5-33
5.3 Working with Templates................................................................................5-34
5.3.1 Create a New Template ..........................................................................5-35
5.4 Vision system..................................................................................................5-37
5.4.1 Contour Vision Registration Marks.........................................................5-37
5.4.2 Contour Cut Vision (Trace)......................................................................5-46
5.5 File preparation..............................................................................................5-51
5.5.1 Manual Placement of Registration Marks ..............................................5-51
5.5.2 Using the toolbar in Ethos to create registration marks ........................5-52
5.5.2.1 Toolbar functions.............................................................................5-53
5.5.3 Repeating designs ...................................................................................5-59
General Maintenance.........................................................................................6-62
6.1 Maintenance Overview..................................................................................6-62
6.2 Water Chiller Maintenance Procedure ..........................................................6-63
De-ionized water only should be used and replace the water every 6 months.6-64
6.2.1 Grill and Cooler Matrix............................................................................6-64

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6.2.2 Compressed Air Feed to the Cutting Head .............................................6-64
6.2.3 Temperature Display and Thermostat Controller...................................6-64
6.3 Extraction System...........................................................................................6-65
6.3.1 Description ..............................................................................................6-65
6.3.2 2x Extraction Unit Checklist ....................................................................6-65
6.3.3 2x 3 Phase Fan @480V AC Speed Controller ..........................................6-66
6.3.4 Maintenance of All Fan Units..................................................................6-66
6.4 Optical Components.......................................................................................6-66
6.4.1 Primary optic mirror................................................................................6-67
6.4.2 Cleaning the Cutting Head Lens ..............................................................6-69
6.4.2.1 Cleaning the Lens.............................................................................6-70
6.4.2.2 Cleaning the Cutting Head Mirror....................................................6-71
6.5 Set the focus of the cutting head...................................................................6-72
6.6 Head Transport Rails......................................................................................6-73
6.7 Cutting Head Drive Belt..................................................................................6-73
Consumables.......................................................................................................7-75
7.1 Accessories and consumables........................................................................7-75
7.1.1 General Accessories and Consumables...................................................7-75
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................8-77
8.1 Most common reasons for the laser not cutting...........................................8-77
8.2 Error Messages...............................................................................................8-77

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OVERVIEW
Operating environment
Environmental conditions can significantly affect the machine’s performance. Most
restrictions or recommendations for the ideal operating environment are already described
in the site preparation document.
The environmental conditions of the machine (without media) are as follows:
Operating Temperature
15 to 32C
59 to 90F
Storage temperature
-30 to 70C
-22 to 158F
Relative humidity
10 –85 %, non-condensing
10 –85 %, non-condensing
It is possible that the environmental conditions of the used media are stricter than those of
the machine itself. Please refer to the documentation about the used media.
Also, make sure that the media has had enough time to acclimatize.

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SAFETY
General
The purpose of the user’s operator procedure is to explain the operating procedures in order
to operate this machine. It also provides the owner, users and operators with precaution
procedures for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.
All information in this manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to
operate the machine.
The manufacturer has no direct control over the machine operation and application. Proper
safety practice is the sole responsibility of the owner, user and operator.
All instructions and safety warnings in this manual are based upon the use of this machine
under proper operating conditions without alterations from the original design.
The proper use and the limits of the application of the cutting table depend on the module
and tool, used in combination with the material.
Any use of the Laser that is beyond the capabilities of the combination tool/material is
considered as improper use and may result in injury and/or serious damage to the machine
and will lead to loss of warranty.
The installation of the machine, accessories and spare parts must not be done by untrained
or unauthorized persons. Also, the described maintenance procedures need to be followed
and performed by trained personnel.
Symbols used in this manual
Warning with dark (red) symbol: Refers to immediate threat that
can cause serious injuries and effects on health and safety.
Warning with light (yellow) symbol: Refers to a dangerous
situation that can cause injuries and serious damage to the
machine.
Attention with dark (red) symbol: Refers to useful information to
prevent damage to the equipment and prolong the service live of
the machine.
Attention with light (yellow) symbol: Refers to useful tips to
enhance the user-friendliness and make the work significantly
easier.
Note: Can be considered as a general tip, something that is useful
to know.
Class 1 Laser product operating range 10c to 35c.
Indicates a risk of severe personal injury from electrical shock.
Wear protective eyewear.
Respiratory equipment must be worn.