Universal Laser Systems PLS6.150D

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3. Then connect the other end of the patch cable to the PWR/COM IN RJ9 connector at top of Automation

Kit.

4. (Optional) If you are using an ULS computer Controlled Compressed Air Unit for air assisted laser

processing, use the included RJ9-to-RJ9 cable to connect the compressor to the unused RJ9 PWR/COM

OUT jack on the automation kit.

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Table of Contents4
Specifications6
Safety Information9
Description of Appropriate Use9
CO2 Laser Safety10
CO2 and Fiber Laser Safety11
Laser Safety When Using the Optional Class 4 Module12
Safety Labels14
Installation23
Site Preparation23
Operating Environment23
Electrical Power Source23
Exhaust System (User Supplied)24
Computer and Operating System Requirements26
Computer Power Management27
Software Installation28
Assembling and Connecting Your Laser System29
Machine Assembly29
System Assembly30
Laser Cartridge Installation – CO2 Only Platforms33
Laser Cartridge Installation - Multi-Wave Laser Platform36
Laser System Leveling39
Alternate Leveling Method41
Finalizing the Connections42
Checking Beam Alignment44
Accessories44
Running Your First Job45
Step 1 - Loading and Positioning the Material45
Step 2 - Creating the Graphic45
Printing to the Laser System (Materials Database Tab)46
Starting the Process47
Material Removal and Reloading47
Operation49
The Printer Driver Interface50
Materials Database Printer Driver Tab (Beginner and Casual User)50
Materials Tree50
Intensity Adjustments51
Which Laser (Dual Laser Systems Only)51
Superspeed51
Print Special Effects51
Material Thickness52
Merge Pages52
Vector Performance52
1-Touch Laser Photo52
Fixture Type53
Material Editor53
Material Editing Window53
Fiber/Co2 Laser Support53
Configuration Laser Mode54
Raster Engraving Settings54
Vector Engraving - Blue Pen54
Vector Cutting - Red Pen54
Apply Button55
Default Button55
Save Button55
OK Button/Cancel Button55
Manual Printer Driver Interface Tab56
Color Table56
Color Order (Order of Execution)56
% Power/% Speed56
PPI (CO2 Only)57
Frequency (Fiber Only)57
Mode (Drop down Menu)57
Laser (Dual Laser Cartridge System Only)57
Z-Axis58
Flow58
Flow Rate58
Set Button58
Raster Sub-Tab59
Normal Mode59
3D Mode59
3D Setup Button59
Rubber Stamp Mode60
Rubber Stamp Setup Button60
Taper Selection60
Image Options - Invert Page/Mirror Page60
Clip Art Mode61
Reduction Mode61
Frame Rasters Switch61
Power Table61
1-Touch Laser Photo Switch62
Image Density62
Print Direction62
Dithering63
Halftone63
Error Diffusion63
Black and White Mode63
Image Enhancements64
Texturize64
Tuning64
Automatic Enhancement with Margins (Drop down Menu)64
Automatic Enhancement Without Margins (Drop down Menu)65
Image Enhancement Manual Mode65
Contrast65
Definition/Density65
How to Tune Image Enhancement Settings66
Vector Sub-Tab67
Vector Optimizer67
Sort Only67
Vector Scaling67
Engraving Field Sub-Tab68
Engraving Field Width and Height68
Dual Head68
Max Size Button68
Diameter69
Rotation Factor69
Pin Table (Enable)69
The Universal Control Panel (UCP)70
Viewed Tab70
Laser System Controls70
View Tab Modes70
Settings Button71
Focus View71
Relocate View71
Duplicate View/Estimate View71
File Management72
Multi-Page Job Controls72
Laser System Status Indicators72
System Tab73
Diagnostic Tab74
Control Panel75
Safety Interlock Status75
Keys75
Display76
Loading and Processing Materials77
Important Optics Notice77
Focusing78
Initiating Laser Processing79
Third-Party Graphic Software Configuration80
General Software Guidelines80
Page Setup80
Power Control through Color Selection80
Adobe Illustrator81
Vector Output for Vector Cutting and Marking81
Overlapping Raster Objects81
Bitmapped Scanned Images81
Autocad and Autocad LT82
Coreldraw82
Solidworks82
Manual Air Assist84
Air Supply Requirements84
Connections to the Manual Air Assist84
Computer Controlled Air Assist85
Air Flow Setting Guidelines85
Maintenance85
Air Assist Back Sweep86
Air Assist Cone87
ULS Computer Controlled Compressed Air Unit88
Cutting Table Installation90
Dual Head (CO2 Only)91
Cutting Table Focus Lens Calibration91
Cutting Table Maintenance91
Installation92
Dual Head Air Assist Installation93
Dual Head Operation94
High Power Density Focusing Optics (HPDFO) Installation95
Lens Kits96
Automation Kit96
External Wiring98
Automation Kit I/O Connections98
Example Connection for PNP Mode99
Example Connection for NPN Mode99
Available Automation Port Functions100
Automation Port Configuration Example100
Setting up Messages to Accompany Input Functions100
Rotary Fixture101
Loading Material102
Rotary Calibration103
Determining Graphic Placement105
Printer Driver Settings (Manual Driver Tab)105
Printer Driver Settings (Materials Driver Tab)106
Superspeed Option108
Pin Table108
Direct Import (Software Accessory)109
High Value Materials Package Subscription (Software Accessory)110
Maintenance111
Motion System Components Diagram112
System Cleaning and Maintenance113
Optics114
Mirror and Focus Lens114
Beam Window or Collimator115
Exhaust Plenum116
Cooling Fan Filters117
Adjustments and Lubrication117
Maintenance Schedule118

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