Cobalt Digital Inc 3000 User Manual

Cobalt3000troubleshootingguide
RevA6‐26‐15
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Computerwon’tcommunicatewiththelaser.
Isthelaserpoweredon?
InLasercadclickon“SelectMode”button.Doubleclickonthecheckeddevi cethenclickfindCom.
DidyouinstalltheUSBdriver–foundontheinstallationCD.
ChecktheUSBcablegoingintothebackofthelasertomakesureit’snotplugged
inupsidedown.
TryanotherUSBportonyourcomputer.
TryanotherPC
Laserwon’tetchtheplate.
Makesureyoudidnotpeeltheclearfilmoffofthemetalplate.Youshouldonlyremovethebluefilm.
CheckyourpowersettingsandparametersinLasercad.(Righthandside ofthescreenunderLayer
options)
CheckyourfocustotheCrystalazeplateusingthefocustoollocatedon
themirrorpostinsidethelaser.
Checktoseeiftheredinterlock lightison.(Locatedinside therighthand,backcornerofthemachine)
Makesurethatallmirrors,andthefocallensareclean.
Makesureyourfocuslensisinstalledwiththecurvedsidefacing up.
Danger!‐wearstandardsafetyglasseswhenperformingthefollowingsteps.
Removethetoplid,andcheckthefocalheightusingthefocustoolattachedtothemirrorpost.
Thistoolcanalsobeusedtobypasstheinterlockontherightsideofthelaserfortestandalignment
purposes.
Check
thelaseralignment–Followthevideoprocedurelocatedonourftpsitehere:
 ftp://portal.inkcups.com/
UserName:Laser
Password:Cobalt1234

Makesurethelasertubelocatedonthebackofthelaserisnotloose.Ifitis,thentightenandfollowing
thealignmentprocedure.

Cobalt Digital Inc 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Cobalt Digital Inc
Model	3000
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Computer Won't Communicate with Laser

Lasercad Communication Check

Checks Lasercad settings, USB driver installation, cable connection, and alternative ports/PCs for communication issues.

Laser Won't Etch Plate

Plate Film and Layer Settings

Ensures correct film removal from the plate and verifies Lasercad power/layer parameters.

Focus and Interlock Checks

Verifies laser focus, interlock status, cleanliness of optical components, and lens orientation.

Safety Glasses and Focal Height Adjustment

Advises wearing safety glasses and checking focal height with the provided tool.

Laser Alignment and Tube Security

Checks laser alignment via FTP video and ensures the laser tube is securely mounted.

Table Does Not Return to Load Position

Table Return and Origin Reset Procedure

Instructs on returning the table to the load position and resetting the origin.

Plate Table Movement Issues

Lasercad Parameters and Belt Check

Verifies Lasercad settings and checks the Y belt and lead screw for proper operation.

Poor Etch Quality

Belt Wear, Tension, and Alignment

Checks X belt for wear, motor belt condition, tension, and runs backlash adjustment.