Trotec SP500 User manual

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Operation Manual
SP 500

SP 500
Version 2.0 © TROTEC Produktions- u. Vertriebs GmbH 2 / 51
Technical changes reserved Freilingerstraße 99, A-4614 Marchtrenk
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TROTEC PRODUKTIONS UND VERTRIEBS GMBH
Linzer Straße 156
A –4600 Wels
AUSTRIA
Tel.: ++43/7242/239-7000
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Released December 2014
Copyright
This documentation with all illustrations is intellectual property of Trotec Produktions- u. Vertriebs
GmbH.
The entire documentation is given to the user for personal use only. This documentation must not be
reproduced or made available to others without our written permission. Any breach of law will be pros-
ecuted.
Trotec Produktions- u. Vertriebs GmbH cannot be held responsible for any direct or
indirect damages, which result from using or working with the products electric cir-
cuits or software described herein. The apparatus must be used only by trained and
skilled personnel. Before use the manual should be read and followed carefully.
Furthermore Trotec Produktions- u. Vertriebs GmbH reserves the right to change or
alter any product described herein without prior notice.
In case of failure, please check the device first. If unsuccessful, please note all data of
the device (year of manufacture, software version, etc.) and call us from a telephone
next to the switched on device.
For queries or technical problems please contact your dealer or Trotec Produktions- u.
Vertriebs GmbH directly at the above address.

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Contents
1Manufacturing label ......................................................................................................................... 5
2Product Components....................................................................................................................... 6
3Preface............................................................................................................................................... 7
How to use the operation manual............................................................................................... 7
Product Tracking......................................................................................................................... 8
4Technical Data.................................................................................................................................. 9
General Description.................................................................................................................... 9
Intended Use .............................................................................................................................. 9
Dimensions............................................................................................................................... 10
Technical Specification............................................................................................................. 11
Electrical Connection................................................................................................................ 13
4.5.1 Electrical connection for laser system............................................................................ 13
4.5.2 Electrical connection for water cooling unit (optional).................................................... 13
Materials ................................................................................................................................... 14
1 For your Safety ................................................................................................................................. 15
5For your Safety............................................................................................................................... 15
Safety Indication ....................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 Intended user group ....................................................................................................... 15
5.1.2 Operating instructions / Safety equipment ..................................................................... 15
General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 General.......................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Laser Safety ................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.3 Transport Safety............................................................................................................. 21
Secondary Risks....................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.1 General........................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.2 Crushing hazard............................................................................................................. 22
Signage..................................................................................................................................... 23
2 Transport - Storage –Setup............................................................................................................ 24
6Transport –Storage - Setup.......................................................................................................... 25
Forklift transport........................................................................................................................ 25
Lifting points.............................................................................................................................. 25
Shipping conditions................................................................................................................... 26
Unloading, inspection and damage reporting........................................................................... 26
Storage conditions.................................................................................................................... 26
Storage Location....................................................................................................................... 26
Installation Site ......................................................................................................................... 27
Space Requirements................................................................................................................ 27
Necessary Feed Lines.............................................................................................................. 27
Setup......................................................................................................................................... 28
7Connections.................................................................................................................................... 29
8Machine view .................................................................................................................................. 30
9Operation......................................................................................................................................... 31

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Key pad –Overview.................................................................................................................. 31
Key pad –Description............................................................................................................... 32
Workpiece Removal Door......................................................................................................... 36
Pass-through opening (optional) .............................................................................................. 36
Exhaust System........................................................................................................................ 37
Tables....................................................................................................................................... 38
9.6.1 Base Frame (with/without lamellas) ............................................................................... 38
9.6.2 Engraving Table (Standard table) .................................................................................. 38
9.6.3 Vacuum Table ................................................................................................................ 39
9.6.4 Cutting Table.................................................................................................................. 39
Lenses ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Start of Operation ..................................................................................................................... 41
3 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning optics on the Laser Head .......................................................................................... 43
Cleaning the Mirrors ................................................................................................................. 44
Maintenance plan ..................................................................................................................... 45
10 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 46
EC –Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................ 46
Acceptance report..................................................................................................................... 47
Training Verification Form......................................................................................................... 48
Response Form........................................................................................................................ 49
How to create a Service File..................................................................................................... 50

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1 Manufacturing label
You find the manufacturing label with the CE-sign on the rear side of the machine.
Enter the serial number, model and year of manufacture from the manufacturing label here.
This information is important for troubleshooting problems with the product and for ordering re-
placement parts.

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2 Product Components
Machine
Lenses
2,0“
Nozzles
ø 5mm
Operating instructions
Please read!
ø 2mm
DVD
(per order)
Table base frame
RS232 cable (per order)
Cleaning kit
Allen wrench kit
7-part
2 exhaust hoses
Broom with
holder
Bypass jumper for
Pass-through
USB cable
Exhaust connection cable
Focusing tool
Engraving table
(standard table)
Power cord
Exhaust valve

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3 Preface
How to use the operation manual
This operation manual is intended to simplify the following for you:
Learning about the machine, and
Utilizing the machine’s capabilities according to its intended use.
The operating manual contains important notes on how to operate the machine:
Safely,
Properly, and
Economically
Following the operating instructions helps you to:
Avoid hazards and risks,
Minimize repair costs and downtimes, and
Increase the reliability and service life of your machine.

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Product Tracking
We have a legal duty to track our products after delivery to our customers.
In particular, this relates to:
Recurring faults in functions
Anything that is unclear, e.g. in operation, maintenance or instructions
Any accidents that occur
Other unusual observations
Recommendations for improvement, requests
This information serves as a basis for potential corrections and/or changes to the product, and it is
therefore of great interest to us.
We request that you inform us of any such events and offer us your recommendations. This is the only
way that we can improve our products as necessary, and to make them as safe and reliable as possi-
ble.
Please use the response forms included in the Appendices for this purpose.

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4 Technical Data
General Description
The SP 500 consists of a machine and a base frame.
All electronic components are integrated in the base frame.
All necessary connections are made on the back side of the SP 500.
Controls for the SP 500 are located on the keypad.
The SP 500 is equipped with an interlock safety system. When the interlock is activated, only setup
tasks can be performed on the SP 500.
The machine has a manual table changing system that enables use of the optimal table for specific
jobs. This system ensures faster and safer table changes.
Intended Use
The Trotec SP 500 is designed for engraving and cutting of the materials listed in this document.

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Dimensions
Weight –depends on product model ............... 550 to 600 kg
(1210 to 1320 lbs)
Item
Description
Dimension
Units
A
Length
1920 (79.59)
mm (inch)
B
Width
1240 (48.82)
mm (inch)
C
Height, closed without
base frame
780 (30.71)
mm (inch)
D
Height, closed with
base frame
1140 (44.88)
mm (inch)
E
Height, open
2100 (82.68)
mm (inch)