Universal Laser Systems PLS3.75 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Section 1 – Safety
Description of Appropriate Use.....................................................................................................1-1
General Safety ..............................................................................................................................1-1
Laser Safety..................................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Labels ................................................................................................................................1-2
EU Compliance (CE)...................................................................................................................1-10
FCC Compliance.........................................................................................................................1-11
Recycling.....................................................................................................................................1-11
Part 1 - Initial Setup
Section 2 – Installation
Establishing a Proper Operating Environment..............................................................................2-3
Providing a Suitable Electrical Power Source...............................................................................2-3
Extracting Fumes and Particulates ...............................................................................................2-4
Software Installation and Operating System Requirements.........................................................2-6
Computer Requirements ........................................................................................................2-6
Software Installation CD-ROM ...............................................................................................2-8
Recommended Software Programs .......................................................................................2-8
Section 3 – Graphic Software Setup
General Software Setup................................................................................................................3-1
Specific Software Setup................................................................................................................3-5
CorelDRAW 11.......................................................................................................................3-6
CorelDRAW 12.......................................................................................................................3-8
CorelDRAW X3.....................................................................................................................3-10
AutoCAD 2000i/2002/2004...................................................................................................3-12
Adobe Illustrator CS .............................................................................................................3-13
Section 4 – Assembling the PLS
System Assembly - PLS3.75 and PLS4.75...................................................................................4-1
System Assembly -
PLS6.75 and PLS6.150D..............................................................................4-4
Finaliz
ing the Connections............................................................................................................4-8
Checking Beam Alignment - All PLS laser systems ...................................................................4-10
Section 5 – Making a Sample
Step 1 - Loading and Positioning the Material..............................................................................5-1
Step 2 - Creating the Graphic .......................................................................................................5-1
Step 3 - Printing to the Laser System ...........................................................................................5-1
Step 4 - Starting the Engraving Process.......................................................................................5-2
Step 5 - Material Removal and Reloading ....................................................................................5-2
Part 2 - Laser System Essentials
Section 6 – Basic System Features
The Universal Control Panel (UCP)..............................................................................................6-3
The PLS Keypad...........................................................................................................................6-5
Printer Driver Controls...................................................................................................................6-7
Materials Database Tab .........................................................................................................6-7
Section 7 – Basic Maintenance
Motion System Components Diagram ..........................................................................................7-1
Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies ............................................................................................7-2
System Cleaning and Maintenance ..............................................................................................7-2
Maintenance Schedule..................................................................................................................7-5