Thunder Laser NOVA- 35 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
http://www.thunderlaser.com/how-to-use-your-laser-machine/how-to-setup-your-nova-
laser-cutter.html Or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpLo1L0NQx8&list=PLjSZrgjcrhs7QucNN-
3jx7rZapDGfjG-5 .）
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Contents
Chapter1 General..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 General Information..........................................................................................................5
1.2 Designated.........................................................................................................................6
1.3 Disposal remarks...............................................................................................................6
1.4 Technical Data / Device Specification ..............................................................................7
1.5 Manufacturer's Label.........................................................................................................9
Chapter2 Safety ..........................................................................................................................10
2.1 General Safety Information.............................................................................................10
2.2 Laser Safety Information.................................................................................................11
2.3 Safety Precautions when Operating the Device ..............................................................12
2.4 Warning and Information Labels.....................................................................................13
Chapter3 Process of Installing....................................................................................................16
3.1 Unpacking.......................................................................................................................16
3.2 Location ..........................................................................................................................17
3.3 Before Installation...........................................................................................................18
3.4 Exhaust System –Requirements.....................................................................................20
3.5 Air System –Requirements ............................................................................................20
3.6 Water Cooling System –Requirements...........................................................................21
3.7 Computer –Requirements...............................................................................................22
3.8 Connections.....................................................................................................................23
3.8.1 Connecting the Mains......................................................................................23
3.8.2 Connecting the Computer................................................................................24
3.8.3 Connecting the Exhaust System......................................................................25
3.8.4 Connecting the Air System..............................................................................27
3.8.5 Connecting the Cooling System......................................................................29
Chapter4 Operation.....................................................................................................................30
4.1 Machine View .................................................................................................................30
4.2 ON/OFF Switch ..............................................................................................................35
4.3 How to setup the software...............................................................................................36
4.3.1 Software installation........................................................................................36
4.3.2 Make connection between PC and machine....................................................38
4.4 How to use the display....................................................................................................42
4.4.1 Function of the Buttons...................................................................................42
4.4.2 The main interface...........................................................................................44
4.4.3 Speed button....................................................................................................45
4.4.4 Max Power buttons .........................................................................................45
4.4.5 Set the Layer Parameters.................................................................................45
4.4.6 Z/U button.......................................................................................................46
4.4.7 File button .......................................................................................................47
4.5 How to use the different nozzles laser head cone............................................................50
4.6 How to replace the 4 inch and HR laser head .................................................................51
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4.7 How to adjust focus distance by manual or auto.............................................................53
4.8 How to use the TL-Timer................................................................................................56
4.9 How to use air-assist control...........................................................................................58
4.10 How the heat alarm system works...............................................................................60
4.11 The First Time Running the Laser...............................................................................61
4.12 WorkstationArea Indication........................................................................................64
4.13 How to use the Rotary axis Attachment......................................................................65
4.14 For Laser Engraving....................................................................................................67
Chapter5 Maintenance................................................................................................................68
5.1 Cleaning the Laser Machine............................................................................................68
5.2 Cleaning the Optical Parts...............................................................................................69
5.2.1 Cleaning the Focus Lens .................................................................................69
5.2.2 Cleaning the Mirrors .......................................................................................71
5.2.3 Cleaning Laser Combiner................................................................................73
5.3 Maintain the X/Y/Z Rails................................................................................................74
5.4 Check the Beam Path......................................................................................................75
5.5 Change Cooling Water for The Water Chiller .................................................................76
5.6 Maintenance Plan............................................................................................................77
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Chapter1 General
1.1 General Information
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:
Caution: Warning and caution to keep in mind when operate the laser.
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.
Caution: Indicates the potential for fire danger when operation the laser.
Do not run the laser machine when unattended
Tips: Helpful 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 NOVA-35 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 35.4“x 23.6“/ 900 x 600
mm
Table Size 39.4“x 28.7“/ 1000 x 730 mm
Z Axis Height 9.1 inch / 230 mm
Max. Height of work piece (Motorized Table, Standard laser head) 9.1 inch / 230 mm
Max. Height of work piece (No Motorize Table, Standard Laser head) 1-2.1 inch /27-
55mm
Max. Engraving speed 39 inch/sec. / 1000 mm/sec.
Standard
Cutting speed depending on material, thickness, laser power
Motor Easy Servo Motor
Drive Hybrid Servo Drive
Work piece table Solid metal (Honey comb table)
Max. load of work piece table 40 kg
Net Weight 230kgs
(507Ibs)
Lenses available (focal distance) 2, 0”
Focus lens diameter 20mm
Reflector diameter 25mm
Beam combiner diameter 25mm
Dimensions
W x D x H 59.1“x 43.5“x 40.9“/ 1500 x 1105 mm x 1040 mm
Max Part Size (W x L x H)
Front Door Closed 39.4“x 28.7“x 10.6“/ 1000 x 730 mm x 230
mm
Pass-Through Door 39.4“ x∞“x 1.2“/ 1000 x∞mm x 20 mm
Features
Standard:
Open cover protection, Red Dot Pointer, Auto Focus, heat alarm system ,Motorized
Table, Pass-Through Door,Air pump, Water chiller, Exhaust Fan, Honey Comb Table,
2,0”(50.8mm)Focus Lens, EasilyAdjustable Home Position, LCD Display, 3D Engraving,
“No Water “protection, Emergency Stop, Maintenance mode, TL-Timer, The warning
light,.
Optional:
RotaryAttachment, High Resolution head (up to 1000DPI, while standard laser head Max
is 500DPI), High air compressor set (Includes water filter).
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Control System
Laser power Adjustable from 1 - 100% (typically5-
100%)
Interface Hardware USB: connect to PC and U-disk
Ethernet: connect to
PC
Interface Software RDWorksV8
Operating Modes Optimized raster, vector, and combined mode
Buffer Memory 128 MB Standards
Laser Equipment
Laser Type Sealed CO2 Glass Laser Tube
Laser Power: 80W,100W, 130W
Wavelength 10, 6µm
Red dot pointer Laser Power< 1mW
Wavelength 630nm –680nm
Cooling System
Air Cooling System Air-Cooled
Water Cooling System Water Cooled
Electricity, Power, Breaker
Electricity Requirement 110 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, Single
phase
Power consumption 1400W (Assembly 80Watt Laser Tube)
1500W (Assembly 100Watt Laser Tube)
1700W (Assembly 130Watt Laser Tube)
Recommended break 10A, 230V (80W/100W/130W Laser Tube)
16A, 115V (80W/100W/130W Laser Tube)
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature +15°C to +35°C / 59°F to 95°F
Humidity 40% to max. 70%, not
condensing
Laser Safety
Laser class CDRH Laser Safety
Laser Class 2
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 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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Chapter2 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
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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 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.
2.2 Laser Safety Information
1. To assess the potential dangers laser systems pose, they are
classified into 2 safety classes, thunder laser NOVA-35 is a device of
class 2. This is guaranteed by the protective housing and the safety
installations.
Please note that improper and warranty operation of the device can
override the status of Safety class 2 and can cause the emission of
harmful radiation.
2. This laser engraving system contains a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser
of class 2 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 try to 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 NOVA-35, a closed safety system is integrated which immediately
stop a job 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:
1. CO2 Fire extinguishers should be placed near laser.Always keep a
properly maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on hand.
2. Do not store any flammable materials in the inside of the device.
Particularly leftovers of produced materials have to be removed to
prevent fire hazard.
3. Please maintain Free air-flow surrounding this system. At all times, do
not cover during operation.
4. Stay with the laser. Do not leave the laser unattended when it is
working, small scraps can ignite and without supervision can destroy
the machine if not checked.
5. Use Air Assist. Always use the system’s Air Assist feature when vector
cutting.
1. These lasers emit invisible radiation; safety glasses should be worn
when maintenance these machines for your protection.
2.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.
1. Do not disable limit switches or safety features as this can invalidate
warranties and cause damage to you and the machine.
2. 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
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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.)
3. 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
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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Chapter3 Process of Installing
3.1 Unpacking
You receive your THUNDER LASER NOVA-35 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.
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.Takeoutthekey，open the door of thelaser，Remove the accessoriesbox 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
are all on the table.
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 from inside the machine, and then start to
install the machine (below chapters are installation details)
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3.2 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. Breaker protection: Do not connect other devices via the laser breaker, as
the laser system requires the full amperage.
2. DO NOT open any of the machine’s access panels while the unit is plugged
in. Opening a panel may expose the operator to the unit’s AC input power.
3. DO NOT make or break any electrical connections to the system while the
unit is turned on.
1. Avoid locations with poor air circulation; select a location close to
ventilation (if available).Select a location, whose room temperature is
between 15 °C and 25 °C (59°–77°F).
2. This is fundamental to maintain consistent and reliable operation of a CO2
laser, Metal RF or Glass tube and the machine itself.Avoid higher ambient
temperatures and strong exposure of the engraver to the sun. Use blinds, if
required.
3. Mechanical shock and vibration of the laser will have detrimental effects
on the performance and life expectancy of the machine. It will manifest (over
a period of time) with a noticeable decrease in performance and increased
maintenance required, possibly even damage. Setting your Thunder Laser up
in s suitable temperature controlled, dust free, moisture free, level, stable
surface (a level concrete floor) with the recommended extraction is critical to
the ongoing performance of the machine. It is also a warranty condition.
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3.3 Before Installation
1. Take out the sponge around the laser tube. Like below:
2. Take out the nylon cable ties around the honey comb plate.
Remove the transparent bag out of the front of honey comb plate, Like below:
The transparent bag has a set of machine door key, USB flash drive, and an
engraving test sample.
The USB flash drive stores software package and the document such as User’s
Manual and Material Parameters and so on.
The engraving test sample shows you the setting of “Reverse compensation
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setting”for this machine, save those setting by Config(s)>>system
setting>>Optimize>>Scanning(Reverse compensation) in your rdworks. so you
can get the better result on scan mode of X_swing.(see the on page for
specifics)
3. Open the emergency switch (must do it for the first time to use the machine).
Like below
4. After carried the machine into room, please re-fix the foot of the four corners.
Please refer to below shown:
The mains cable is in the tool box that came with the machine.
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3.4 Exhaust System –Requirements
To guarantee the right ventilation during the engraving and the cutting. The device must
be equipped with a fine exhaust fan(generation of rubber dust), if you use an carbon filter
(neutralization of smells) will be better for exhaust effect. A good exhaust fan of the
outgoing air is also required when cutting plastics or engraving wood.
Connection - see section 3.7.3 connecting the Exhaust System.
Do not start the machine without an adequate exhaust system.
3.5 Air System –Requirements
To guarantee do not catch file and too much smoke during the engraving and the cutting.
The device must be connecting with the laser to make sure the laser is safe during the
work.
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