Thunder Laser MARS-120 User manual
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Introduction
This manual has been designated as the thunder laser systems, laser cutting
machine installation and user guide；The manual is divided into five chapters，
Including general information instructions, safety instructions, the key
components of every laser cutting systems and the installation steps, operation
instructions and maintenance instructions from THUNDERLASER Company.
Frist, it should be emphasized that the installation of each system must meet
the requirements, and make it consistent with the installation requirements of
THUNDERLASER. If not, the machine will not working properly，poor performance，
life shortened，maintenance costs increased and even machine damage .
The note is for getting a specific requirement of system installation，and we
hope every customer try to understand these notes before installation and usage,
thus you can correctly install and use. If you meet any installation problems，
you can contact our technical staff and customer service staff.（At the same time,
you can also refer to the machine installation video that we posted on youtube.
The specific URL is www.thunderlaser.com/videos.php or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IikSTBR2_hM&feature=player_embedded.）
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Contents
Chapter1 General..................................................................................................................................5
1.1 General Information ......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Designated ....................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Disposal remarks ..........................................................................................................................7
1.4 Technical Data/Device Specification ............................................................................................7
1.5 Manufacturer’s Label ....................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Safety..................................................................................................................................10
2.1 General Safety Information ......................................................................................................10
2.2 Laser Safety Information ..........................................................................................................12
2.3 Safety Precautions When Operating the Device .......................................................................13
2.4 Warning and Information Labels ................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Process of Installing ........................................................................................................17
3.1 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Contents of Delivery .................................................................................................................18
3.3 Location........................................................................................................................................20
3.4 Before Installaion ........................................................................................................................21
3.5 Exhaust System - Requirements ...................................................................................................23
3.6 Computer - Requirements.............................................................................................................23
3.7 Connections..................................................................................................................................24
3.7.1 Connecting the Mains..........................................................................................................24
3.7.2 Connecting the Computer....................................................................................................25
3.7.3 Connecting the Exhaust System ..........................................................................................25
3.7.4 Connecting the Cooling System ..........................................................................................26
Chapter 4 Operation .........................................................................................................................27
4.1 Machine View .............................................................................................................................27
4.2 ON/OFF Switch ..........................................................................................................................30
4.3 How to Use the Display ..............................................................................................................31
4.3.1 Function of the Buttons........................................................................................................31
4.3.2 How to Change the Power and Speed..................................................................................33
4.3.3 How to Set Different Functions...........................................................................................35
4.3.4 How to Use U/Z and Auto Focus.........................................................................................39
4.4 The First Time Running the Laser ..............................................................................................41
4.5 Rotary Engraving Attachment ....................................................................................................43
4.6 For Laser Engraving ...................................................................................................................46
Chapter 5 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................47
5.1 Cleaning the Laser Machine .......................................................................................................47
5.2 Cleaning the Optical Parts ..........................................................................................................48
5.2.1 Cleaning the Focus Lens......................................................................................................48
5.2.2 Cleaning the Mirrors ..........................................................................................................50
5.2.3 Cleaning Beam Combiner....................................................................................................52
5.3 Maintain the X/Y/Z Rails ...........................................................................................................53
5.4 Check the Beam Path ..................................................................................................................54
5.5 Change Cooling Water for The Water Chiller...............................................................................55
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5.6 Maintenance Plan ........................................................................................................................56
5.7 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................57
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Chapter1 General
1.1 General Information
Caution:
Please read and follow this Operation Manual carefully, before installation
and operation. Damage to persons and/or material can result from not following
individual points of the Operation Manual!
Operation of the system is only permitted with equipment and spare parts
supplied or listed in the spare parts and consumables lists.
Auxiliary equipment must be adjusted to the base machine (any queries to
dealer or manufacturer).
The following symbols are used for easier understanding of the Operation Manual:
If the Operation Manual is not observed, this area represents a particular
danger for the operating personnel or the personnel responsible for
maintenance.
Caution: This component is under voltage. In these areas strictly observe
the safety instructions regarding electricity. Care is to be taken in
particular during maintenance and repair work.
Caution: In this area pay attention to the possible dangers of the laser
beam.
Tips: Note or information on individual components of the device that
simplify the use or make it more understandable.
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1.2 Designated
The THUNDER LASER MARS-120 is used for engraving and cutting of signs, stamps
and suchlike.
A wide variety of materials such as rubber, acrylic, coated metal, tin, special steel,
anodized aluminum, cork, cardboard, glass, leather, marble, several plastics and wood
can be processed on the laser.
1. The engraving process must only be performed with a perfectly adjusted machine.
2. For cutting applications with 80 W the use of the cutting table is absolutely necessary.
3. Use of the system in other areas is against the designated use. The manufacturer does
not admit liability for damage to personal and/or equipment resulting from such use.
4, The system must only be operated, maintained and repaired, by personnel that are
familiar with the designated field of use and the dangers of the machine!
5. Non-observance of the instructions for operation, maintenance and repair described in
this Operation Manual excludes any liability of the manufacturer if a defect occurs.
6. Caution when processing conductive materials (carbon fibers), Conductive dust or
particles in the ambient air might damage electrical components and lead to short circuits.
Bear in mind that those defects are not warranted.
1.3 Disposal remarks
Do not dispose the machine with domestic waste!
Electronic devices have to be disposed according to the regional directives on electronic
and electric waste disposal. In case of further questions, please ask your supplier. He
might take care of proper disposal.
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1.4 Technical Data / Device Specification
Mechanics
Working area 47.2“x 31.5“/ 1200 x 800 mm
Table Size 51.2“x 36.6“/ 1300 x 930 mm
Z Axis Height 10.4 inch / 265 mm
Max. Height of work piece (Motorized Table, Standard laser head) 10.5 inch / 267 mm
Max. Height of workpiece (No Motorize Table, Standard Laser head) 1-2.1 inch /27- 55mm
Max. engraving speed 23 inch/sec. / 600 mm/sec. Standard
Cutting speed depending on material, thickness, laser power
Motor 3 phase step motor
Driver 3 phase step motor driver
Work piece table Solid metal (Honey comb table)
Max. load of work piece table 35 kg
Net Weight 290kgs (639Ibs)
Lenses available (focal distance) 2, 0”
Focus lens diameter 20mm
Reflector diameter 25mm
Beam combiner diameter 25mm
Dimensions
W x D x H 72.8“x 51.2“x 41.7“/ 1850 x 1300 mm x 1060 mm
Max Part Size (W x Lx H)
Front Door Closed 51.2“x 36.6“x 10.6“/ 1300 x 930 mm x 270 mm
Pass-Through Door 51.2“ x∞“x 1.2“/ 1300 x∞mm x 30 mm
Features
Standard:
Red Dot Pointer, Auto Focus, Motorized Table, Pass-Through Door, Air Assist, Water
Pump, Exhaust Fan, Honey Comb Table, 2,0”(50.8mm)Focus Lens, EasilyAdjustable
Home Position, LCD Display, 3D Engraving, “No Water “protection, Emergency Stop,
Open cover protection
Optional:
RotaryAttachment,Water Chiller Attachment, High Resolution head (up to 1000DPI, while
standard laser head Max is 500DPI), Air Compressor, Oil-Water Separator
Control System
Laser power Adjustable from 0 - 100% (typically 10-100%)
Interface Hardware USB: connect to PC and U-disk
Interface Software LaserGRAV
Operating Modes Optimized raster, vector, and combined mode
Buffer Memory 48MB Standard
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Laser Equipment
Laser Type Sealed CO2 Glass Laser Tube
Laser Power: 80W, 100W, 130W, 150W
Wavelength 10, 6µm
Cooling System
Air Cooling System Air-Cooled
Water Cooling System Water Cooled
Electricity, Power, Fuse
Electricity Requirement 110 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, Single phase
Power consumption 800W (Assembly 80Watt Laser Tube)
Recommended fuse 10A (220V), 10A (110V)
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature +15°C to +25°C / 59°F to 77°F
Humidity 40% to max. 70%, not condensing
Laser Safety
Laser class CDRH Laser Safety
Laser Class 4(H)
CE compliant, FDA approved
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1.5 Manufacturer's Label
The manufacturer's label is located on the back of the device (see Figure below).
It is recommended to enter data such as serial number and year of manufacture into the
manufacturer's label below so that you always have this data handy if you have problems
with your device or require spare parts.
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Chapter 2 Safety
2.1 General Safety Information
All personnel involved in installation, set-up, operation maintenance and repair of the
machine, must have read and understood the Operation Manual and in particular the
"Safety" section. The user is recommended to generate company-internal instructions
considering the professional qualifications of the personnel employed in each case, and
the receipt of the instruction/Operation Manual or the participation at introduction/training
should be acknowledged in writing in each case.
Safety-conscious of Working
The machine must only be operated by trained and authorized personnel.
The scopes of competence for the different activities in the scope of operating the
machine must be clearly defined and observed, so that under the aspect of safety no
unclear questions of competence occur. This applies in particular to activities on the
electric equipment, which must only be performed by special experts.
For all activities concerning installation, set-up, start-up, operation, modifications of
conditions and methods of operation, maintenance, inspection and repair, the switch-off
procedures that may be provided in the Operation Manual must be observed.
Safety Information for the User and/or Operating Personnel
1. No working methods are permitted that affect the safety of the machine.
2. The operator must also ensure that no unauthorized persons work with the machine
(e.g. by activating equipment without authorization).
3. It is the duty of the operator, to check the machine before start of work for externally
visible damage and defects, and to immediately report changes that appear (including
behavior during operation) that affect the safety.
4. The user must provide that the machine is only operated in perfect condition.
5. The user must guarantee the cleanness and accessibility at and around the machine
by corresponding instructions and controls.
6. Principally, no safety components may be removed or disabled (already here we
emphasize the imminent dangers, for example severe burns, loss of eye-sight). If the
removal of safety components is required during repair and service, the replacement
of the safety components must be performed immediately after completion of the
service and repair activities.
7. Preparation, retooling, change of work piece, maintenance and repair activities must
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only performed with equipment switched off, by trained personnel.
8. It is forbidden to perform unauthorized modifications and changes to the machine. It is
emphasized, that any unauthorized modifications to the machine are not permitted for
safety reasons.
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2.2 Laser Safety Information
1. To assess the potential dangers laser systems pose, they are classified into
4 safety classes, thunder laser MARS-120 is a device of class 4. This is guaranteed by the
protective housing and the safety installations.
Please note that improper operation of the device can override the status of
safety class 4 and can cause the emission of harmful radiation.
2. This laser engraving system contains a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser of class 4
that emits intensive and invisible laser radiation. Without safety precautions
the direct radiation or even diffuse reflected radiation is dangerous!
3. Without safety precautions, the following risks exist with exposure to laser radiation:
Eyes: Burns to the cornea
Skin: Burns
Clothing: Danger of fire
4. Never tryto modify or disassemble the laser and do not try to start up a system that had
been modified or disassembled!
5. Dangerous radiation exposure can result from the use of operation or adjustment
equipment other than that described here, and if different operational methods are
performed.
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2.3 Safety Precautions when Operating the Device
In your thunder laser MARS-120, a closed safety system is integrated which immediately
switches off the power to the laser tube when the protection cover is opened.
Consequently an incomplete engraving can occur if the cover is opened during operation.
Therefore, first press the "PAUSE" button, if you want to interrupt an engraving process.
Please remember the following safety precautions when working with this device:
A fire extinguisher must always be handy as the laser beam can ignite flammable
materials. Do not store any flammable materials in the inside of the device or in the
immediate vicinity of the device. Particularly leftovers of produced materials have to be
removed to prevent fire hazard.
Unsupervised operation of the system is not permitted:
Because of their low absorption many metals, in particular un-coated aluminum, copper,
silver and gold cannot be processed with the laser and lead to high reflections of the laser
beam. Such materials must not be inserted into the beam, as a directed reflection could
destroy the protection cover.
Adjustment of the beam path must be performed only by especially trained personnel.An
improper setting can lead to uncontrolled emission of the laser radiation.
Before processing materials the user must verify, whether harmful materials can be
generated and whether the filter equipment of the exhaust system is suitable for the
harmful materials. We emphasize that it is the responsibility of the user, to consider the
national and regional threshold values for dust, fogs and gases when selecting the filters
and the exhaust system. (The values for the maximum workplace concentration must not
be exceeded.)
Please refer to the manual of the exhaust system on how and in what intervals you need
to replace filters.
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) must under no circumstances be processed with the laser.
Should you have further questions before starting work, please feel free to write us
an email at: tech@thunderlaser.com
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2.4 Warning and Information Labels
The warning and information labels are attached in such positions of the device that could
represent a source of danger during set-up and operation. Therefore, follow the
information on the labels. If labels are lost or damaged, they must be replaced
immediately.
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Chapter 3 Process of Installing
3.1 Unpacking
You receive your THUNDER LASER MARS-120 packed in a wooden box, which contains
the laser machine and additional accessories. The following steps give you an overview of
the unpacking and assembly of the laser. Please follow these steps carefully.
Tips: Keep the packing box. You will require it in case of a return.
Dispose all waste according to the applicable waste disposal law.
1. Put the wooden box on a flat and spacious room for unpacking.
2. Remove the machine box, carefully remove the foam material, which protects the
viewing window of the cover and around the machine.
3. Take out the key，open the door of the laser，Remove the accessories box which
contains all accessory parts required for the installation of the laser machine.
And check if there’s anything damaged or missed during shipping.
4. You will see an attachment table on the machine; please check whether the
accessories that listed on the table are all in there.
5. Please keep the keys and the warranty certificate well (and please show us your
warranty certificate if you need tech support for the machine failure, then we will provide
you the best technical service).
6. Remove the sponge and nylon cable ties inside the machine, and start to install the
machine (below chapters are installation details)
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3.2 Contents of Delivery
1. Transport and service packaging
2. Laser including optics
3. Other optional components that you buy.
4. Accessories box and the other machine parts, which contains the following parts:
ITEM QTY
1 Guiding DVD 1
2 Adapter 1
3 Fuse 2
4 Extention Wire 1
5 Ruler 1
6 Long USB Cable 1
7 228 Belt 2
8 Power Cable 1
9 Ruler for adjust focus 1
10 Water Pump 1
11 Micro Switch 2
12 Lens Cleaning Liquid 1
13 Air Comperssor 1
14 Lubricating oil 1
15 M3M4 Allen Wrench 1
16 Main Switch 2
17 Sticker 5
18 Ribbon 10
19 Exhaust Fan 1
20 Exhaust Pipe(two colors) 2
21 Hose Clamp 1
22 Air Duct 1
23 Lens Cleaning Paper 1
24 Socket 1
25 Silcon Water Pipe 1
26 Key 2 sets
27 Focal Distance(standard laser head) 6.0mm
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5.THUNDER LASER Product Warranty Certificate
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3.3 Location
Before you install the laser system, you should select an appropriate location. Follow the
guidelines shown below:
1. Avoid locations where the system is exposed to high temperatures, dust and high
humidity. (The humidity must not exceed 70% and the temperature must not be close
to the dew point.)
2. Avoid locations, where the system is exposed to mechanical shocks.
1. Fuse protection:
Do not connect other devices via the laser fuse, as the laser system requires the full
amperage.
Tips:
1. Avoid locations with poor air circulation.
2. Select a location, whose room temperature is between 15 °C and 25 °C (59°–77°F).
Avoid higher ambient temperatures and strong exposure of the engraver to the sun.
Use blinds, if required.
3. Select a location close to ventilation (if available).
4. Select a location that is not more than 4.50 m away from your computer (max. cable
length to avoid disturbing interferences).
5. Try to place a working table or a place to put things next to it. This shall avoid, that the
machine is misused as a table.
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