Worx ME1 User manual

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SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
ME1 Operation Manual
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2880 McEver Road
Building 2, Suite E-F
Buford, GA 30518
www.worxmachinery.com
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................2
1. Safety Considerations..........................................................................................................4
1.1 Before Operating Machine............................................................................................4
1.2 Before Performing Maintenance on Machine ................................................................4
1.3 During Operation of Machine ........................................................................................4
1.4 Emergency Stop ...........................................................................................................4
1.5 Removable Side Panels................................................................................................4
2. Introduction..........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Machine Overview ........................................................................................................5
2.2 Machine Labeling..........................................................................................................5
CAUTION "Class 4" Invisible Laser Radiation Label ............................................................5
Serial Number Tag...............................................................................................................6
Certification Label................................................................................................................6
3. Machine Setup.....................................................................................................................7
3.1 Parts of the Machine.....................................................................................................7
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Keyboard tray ......................................................................................................................7
Light Dimmer .......................................................................................................................7
Laser Status Indicator..........................................................................................................7
Laser START Button............................................................................................................8
USB Port..............................................................................................................................8
Emergency Stop Button.......................................................................................................8
Front Access Door...............................................................................................................8
Laser Mounting Plate...........................................................................................................8
LED Light.............................................................................................................................8
Cable Entry Block ................................................................................................................8
Rear Access Panel ..............................................................................................................8
Fumex Attachment...............................................................................................................8
3.2 Laser Head Installation .................................................................................................9
3.3 Leveling the Laser.......................................................................................................16
3.4 Connecting/Wiring Keyence Laser Controller to the ME1............................................17
Laser I/O cable ..................................................................................................................17

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Wiring for ML-Z..................................................................................................................18
Wiring for MD-X/F..............................................................................................................19
Laser USB.........................................................................................................................20
3.5 Connecting/Wiring the Fumex to ME1 Enclosure........................................................21
12 mm Connector ..............................................................................................................21
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Wiring ................................................................................................................................21
4. Machine Operations...........................................................................................................22
4.1 Startup Procedure.......................................................................................................22
4.2 Emergency Shut-down Recovery Procedure...............................................................22
4.3 Manual Door Operation...............................................................................................22
4.4 How to Remove ME1 Door .........................................................................................23
5. Enclosure Care and Maintenance......................................................................................25
5.1 Suggested Preventative Maintenance.........................................................................25
5.2 E-Stop Button Test Procedure ....................................................................................25
6. Schematics........................................................................................................................25

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1. Safety Considerations
1.1 Before Operating Machine
Visually inspect the interior of the enclosure and remove any items that could
interfere with the movement of the laser Z axis or the door.
Visually inspect for loose or detached components.
1.2 Before Performing Maintenance on Machine
Disconnect the ME1 laser enclosure and Keyence laser controller from their
respective power source.
Disconnect air source if equipped.
Verify all power is disconnected from any auxiliary equipment attached to this
enclosure.
1.3 During Operation of Machine
Remove or re-position any items that may interfere with the vertical movement of the
door or laser.
Remove any items that are not to be marked from the enclosure before running
the laser.
Keep hands clear of the door, including the top area, while the door is moving.
1.4 Emergency Stop
At any time during the cycle, the machine may be immediately stopped by depressing the red
emergency stop button located on the front panel of the unit. Once an emergency stop situation
occurs, the unit will stop all operation until the button is released and any faults are cleared.
1.5 Removable Side Panels
Opening either of the side panels with sensors will result in disabling the laser.
Acknowledgment is required through the Worx ME1 software on the PC to re-enable the laser.
Once acknowledged, the laser can still be operated with the side panels off, but will be reliant on
Keyence's ""Class 4"" certification.
CAUTION: "CLASS 4" INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION IS PRESENT WITH THE LASER
RUNNING AND ANY PANEL OR DOOR OPEN.AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT
OR SCATTERED INVISIBLE RADIATION.

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2. Introduction
2.1 Machine Overview
The ME1 laser enclosure is "Class I" certified to be used with the Keyence MD-F, MD-X and
ML-Z Series lasers. All reference to the set-up, use, maintenance, and care of the laser marker
should be directed to the literature supplied by Keyence. This manual covers only the
operational aspects of the ME1 enclosure.
CAUTION –USE OF CONTROLS/ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN,MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
2.2 Machine Labeling
CAUTION "Class 4" Invisible Laser Radiation Label
This label is provided as a warning that when the side panels are removed, the enclosure will no
longer be operating at a Class I safety level, it will be at Class 4
SIDE PANEL
ACCESS

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Serial Number Tag
This tag is located on the back of the enclosure and identifies specific information about the unit
including the serial number and manufactured date.
Certification Label
This label is located on the back of the enclosure and identifies that the ME1 enclosure has
been certified "Class I" safe for use with the Keyence lasers specified in Section 2.1.

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3. Machine Setup
3.1 Parts of the Machine
Keyboard tray
Holds the mouse and keyboard provided with the enclosure.
Light Dimmer
Allows the operator to turn on, dim, and turn off the LED light inside the enclosure.
Laser Status Indicator
Alerts the operator of the enclosure processing status. The colors with their meaning are laser
etched onto the plate and are also described below:
GREEN solid: Laser is running
RED solid: Alarm
YELLOW flashing: Not classified as "Class 1"; side panels are not attached
RED flashing: Emergency stop button is engaged
CONTROL
PANEL
KEYBOAD
TRAY
Light
Dimmer
Laser Status
Indicator
Laser START
Button
USB
Port
Emergency
Stop Button

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Laser START Button
Press to begin the laser marking process.
THE MARKING SYSTEM WILL NOT BECOME ACTIVE IF THE SAFETY SWITCHES ARE NOT
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.AT NO TIME SHOULD ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES OF
THIS MACHINE BE BYPASSED OR REMOVED.
USB Port
Used for USB access to the computer.
Emergency Stop Button
Commonly known as an E-Stop button, allows for process interruption during the marking
procedure.
AT NO TIME SHOULD ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THIS MACHINE BE BYPASSED
OR REMOVED.
Front Access Door
Provides the operator access to the marking area inside of the enclosure.
ALL DOORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS,WHICH IF INTERRUPTED,WILL
CREATE AN E-STOP WARNING.AT NO TIME SHOULD ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES
OF THIS MACHINE BE BYPASSED OR REMOVED.
Laser Mounting Plate
Plate to which the laser marking device will be attached. (Section 3.2 Step 11)
LED Light
Assists the operator with visibility if needed inside the enclosure. Mounted underneath the laser
mounting plate.
Cable Entry Block
Used to securely allow electrical cables to pass into and from the rear of the enclosure,
providing a safe and light-tight seal when the laser is in operation. (Section 3.2 Step 7)
Rear Access Panel
Provides a means for rear entry into the enclosure. (Section 3.2 Step 7)
Fumex Attachment
Attachment in which allows a hose to be connected to the enclosure from the Fumex machine.
Located on the back bottom pane. (Optional)

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3.2 Laser Head Installation
The below instructions have been developed to properly install the Keyence MD-X, MD-F, and
ML-Z Series laser markers into the ME1 laser marking enclosure.
Determine operating location for the ME1 laser marking enclosure. Allow a unit footprint of
approximately 42” wide x 52” deep and a unit height with door clearance of 62”(92" with
cart).
1. Place the boxed laser enclosure near the area designated for the operating location.
2. Cut exterior strapping and remove wrapping.
3. Remove all packaging materials from the laser enclosure.
4. Place the laser enclosure onto a sturdy level surface with access completely around (360
degrees) the unit. Enclosure may be lifted by utilizing the designated forklift fork access
holes. These holes can be used for hand placement if lifting manually.
CAUTION: HEAVY OBJECT.
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF THE UNBOXED UNIT IS 180LBS.
5. Familiarize yourself with the components by referring to Section 3.1 Parts of the Machine.
BEFORE PROCEEDING: PLEASE REFER TO SECTION 4.4 TO SAFELY OPEN THE
DOOR TO THE LASER MARKER ENCLOSURE MANUALLY.PERFORM ALL THE STEPS
REQUIRED TO OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT DAMAGE.
6. Viewing the enclosure from the front, remove the left side access panel.

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7. From the back of the machine, identify the cable entry glands and the rear access panel.
8. Remove the rear access panel and cable entry glands from the enclosure.
9. Position the Keyence marking system near the back of the enclosure.
10. Remove the marking system from its packaging.
NOTE: THE TWO MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE LASER MAYBE JOINED BY SEVERAL
ATTACHED CABLES.IF IT IS,DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE.IF USING THE INSIDE
ENTRY GLAND PLEASE CONTINUE TO STEP 27.
REAR ACCESS
PANEL
CABLE
ENRTY
GLAND
S
Bottom Panel
POWER
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11. From the rear of the enclosure, lift the laser marker head (loading the front of the marker
first) in through the rear access panel cutout, onto the laser mounting plate.
12. Moving to the front of the unit, locate the marking head over the mounting holes on the
plate. The marking lens should center above the large round cutout in the plate.
Laser
Mounting
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13. Using the diagrams below, move the unit slightly to find the matching hole-pattern for your
marking system.
14. Install the provided SHCS M6 x 25mm, four for the MD-F and ML-Z; six for the MD-X,
through the mounting plate into the appropriate hole pattern in the laser marking head base.
15. Securely tighten screws, after all have been started, into the base of the laser marking head.
16. Remove any loose items from the inside of the enclosure.
17. From the rear of the enclosure unit, identify the marking system cables connecting the
marking head to the controller.

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18. Provide enough cable for the laser head so that it will not bind for the full range of movement
of the axis. Zip tie the cables to the provided saddles located inside of the enclosure. It is
recommended that the laser cables be zip-tied together.
19. Wrap the Laser cables with the provided mesh wrapping, starting from the head of the laser.
NOTE: THE MESH WILL NOT COVER THE FULL LENGTH OF THE CABLES.
PICTURE IS SHOWING THE LASER CABLES EXITING THE BOTTOM OF THE ENCLOSURE.
Inside Entry Glands
Saddles
Mesh Sleeve
Back Base Plate

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20. Reinstall the rear access panel with the laser cables within the cut out using the flanged M8
screws.
21. Locate the cable entry gland removed from in step 8 and disassemble.
22. Place a single properly sized cable glands around each cable
23. Arrange and load the glands in a manner allowing placement into each half of the black
plastic cable entry housing.
24. Re-install the two long chrome plated ¼”-20 cap screws back into the edge of the cable
entry gland firmly locking the cables into place on the back panel. The screw is to thread into
the nuts on the opposite side of the housing.
25. Place the cable entry gland onto the back of the enclosure using the four SHCS M5 screws
which were taken out in step 8. Secure the cable entry gland housing to the back of the
enclosure.
*NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION MAY LOOK DIFFERENT*
26. Insure all screws have been secured and instructions followed in this section of the
installation.
Laser
I.O
Laser
USB
Fumex
Cable

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STEPS IF YOU ARE USING THE INSIDE ENTRY GLANDS
27. Remove the screws from both inside entry glands and the back base plate.
28. Route the laser head and/or laser cable from the bottom of the enclosure. Perform steps 11-
19.
29. Reinstall the back base plate.
30. Locate the empty cable entry gland removed from in step 27 and disassemble.
31. Place a single properly sized cable glands around each cable
32. Arrange and load the glands in a manner allowing placement into each half of the black
plastic cable entry housing.
33. Re-install the two long chrome plated ¼”-20 cap screws back into the edge of the cable
entry gland firmly locking the cables into place on the back panel. The screw is to thread into
the nuts on the opposite side of the housing.
34. Place the cable entry gland onto the back base plate using the four SHCS M5 screws which
were taken out in step 27. Secure both cable entry gland housing to the back base plate.

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3.3 Leveling the Laser
After installing the laser head or receiving a pre-installed unit, adjust the laser head plate until it
is level with the working surface.
Loosen
Loosen

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3.4 Connecting/Wiring Keyence Laser Controller to the ME1
Laser I/O cable
(Section 3.2 step 26)
Wire 1 - 602800
Wire 2 - 0V
Wire 3 - 503200
Wire 4 - 0V
Wire 5 - 505200
Wire 6 - 702600
Wire 7 - 0V-S

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Wiring for ML-Z

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Wiring for MD-X/F

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Laser USB
Insert the laser USB to the USB slot located on the front of the Keyence controller. (Section 3.2
step 26)