The Process Controls
These control the actual running of the laser system.
Runs the current file displayed in the “File Display” menu.
If a job is running, the “PAUSE” button halts the engraving or cutting process. When paused,
the motion system arm will move to its home position in the upper right corner of the engraving
area. When ready to continue operation, press the “RESUME” button and the system will begin
cutting or engraving again exactly where it left off. If you wish to run the file from the beginning
after pressing the “PAUSE” button, press the “START” button.
NOTE: During slow raster or vector motions, the motion system might not pause immediately
after the “PAUSE” button is pressed. It can take a few seconds or maybe even several,
seconds to stop the system because it needs to complete the motion commands that it is
currently running. Opening the top door also works similar to the “PAUSE” button but not
exactly. The first thing that the laser system will do is turn off the laser beam immediately after
the door is opened. The next thing that it will do is pause the motion system. Since opening the
door and the pausing of the motion system are not precisely synchronized if you do this,
resuming the file might cause an area of missed engraving. Therefore, it is recommended to
use the “PAUSE” button instead of using the door to pause the system. Opening the door to
turn off the laser and to pause the motion system should only be used for safety or emergency
reasons.
Displays the next file in the systems memory and makes it the current file and will stop at the
last file in memory. This button is inoperative if a file is currently running.
The Motion Control System
The motion control section of the control panel (the four directional arrow buttons) enables the
user to manually control motion system movement.
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