User Guide www.ulsinc.com ©2008 Universal Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Universal Laser Systems logo and name, and VersaLASER are registered trade- marks, and High Power Density Focusing Optics, Quick Change, Rapid Reconfiguration, SuperSpeed are trademarks of Universal Laser Systems, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Universal’s laser systems are protected under one or more of U.S. Patents: 5,051,558; 5,661,746; 5,754,575; 5,867,517; 5,881,087; 5,894,493; 5,901,167; 5,982,803; 6,181,719; 6,313,433; 6,342,687; 6,423,925; 6,424,670; 6,983,001; 7,060,934. Other U.S. and international patents pending. The VersaLASER system has been awarded U.S. Design Patent No. D517,474 for the unique design of its external cabinet, which also functions as a Class 1 laser safety enclosure. 2 Thank you for choosing Universal Laser Systems®. We appreciate innovative customers like you who have made Universal Laser Systems an integral part of their business. Universal Laser Systems is committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and support. To ensure your satisfaction, we urge you to read the documentation contained within the Reference Guide and User Guide CD. Since 1988, Universal Laser Systems has been committed to continually improving our technology and customer-driven laser solutions. Your satisfaction is very important to us and we welcome your feedback. Tell us about your experience with Universal Laser Systems and our systems at [email protected] Should you have any questions during your installation, please contact your local representative or Universal Laser Systems’ Customer Service Team at 480-609-0297 (USA), +43 1 402 22 50 (Austria), +81 (45) 224-2270 (Japan) or e-mail us at [email protected]. Again, thank you for choosing Universal Laser Systems. Your Universal Laser Systems Team 3 Table of Contents USER GUIDE CD Chapter 1 - Laser System Specifications VersaLASER VLS2.30, VLS3.50…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 VersaLASER VLS3.60, VLS4.60 and VLS6.60…………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Professional Laser System PLS3.75, PLS4.75, PLS6.75 and PLS6.150D……………………………………………………………………………11 Industrial Laser System ILS9.75, ILS9.150D, ILS12.75 and ILS12.150D………………………….…………………………………………………13 Chapter 2 - Glossary of Terms…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Chapter 3 - User Manual Laser System Operation The Universal Control Panel (UCP)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………24 VLS2.30, VLS3.50, VLS3.60, VLS4.60 and VLS6.60 System Tab…………………………………………………………………………29 PLS3.75, PLS4.75, PLS6.75 and PLS6.150D System Tab…………………………………………………………………………………31 ILS9.75, ILS9.150D, ILS12.75 and ILS12.150D System Tab………………………………………………………………………………33 Material Database Printer Driver………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39 The VersaLASER Keypad………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………42 The PLS Keypad..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………43 The ILS Keypad..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………45 Advanced Laser System Operation Manual Control Printer Driver…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48 Raster Sub-Tab…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………51 Vector Sub-Tab…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………59 Engraving Field Sub-Tab…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………60 Third-Party Graphic Software Configuration Adobe Illustrator CS or CS2……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………62 Adobe Illustrator CS3…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………63 AutoCAD 2000i, 2002, and 2004………………………………………………………………………………………………………………65 AutoCAD LT 2007 and 2008……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………66 CorelDRAW X3 or X4……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………68 Graphic Page Configuration for Rotary (CorelDRAW)………………………………………………………………………………………70 General Software Set-up………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………72 Chapter 4 - Accessories - Installing and Operating VersaLASER VLS2.30, VLS3.50 Air Assist Back Sweep…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………77 Air Assist Cone……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………79 Computer Controlled Air Cleaner Cart……………………………………………………………………………………………………80 Computer Controlled Compressed Air Unit………………………………………………………………………………………………83 Cutting Table…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………85 Rotary Fixture…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………88 VersaLASER VLS3.60, VLS4.60 and VLS6.60 Air Assist Back Sweep………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………95 Air Assist Compressor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………97 Air Assist Cone………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………99 Cutting Table…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………100 High Power Density Focusing Optic (HPDFO)……………………………………………………………………………………………103 Lens Kits………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………103 4 Manual Air Assist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………104 Rotary Fixture…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………106 Professional Laser System PLS3.75, PLS4.75, PLS6.75 and PLS6.150D Air Assist Back Sweep………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………111 Air Assist Compressor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………113 Air Assist Cone………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………115 Computer Controlled Air Assist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………116 Cutting Table…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………118 Dual Head……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………121 High Power Density Focusing Optic (HPDFO)……………………………………………………………………………………………126 Lens Kits………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………126 Manual Air Assist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………127 Rotary Fixture…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………129 Industrial Laser System ILS9.150D and ILS12.150D Air Assist Back Sweep………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………134 Air Assist Compressor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………137 Air Assist Cone………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………139 Automation Kit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………140 Class 4 Module………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………143 Computer Controlled Air Assist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………148 Cutting Table…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………152 Heavy-Duty Use Air Kit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………155 High Power Density Focusing Optic (HPDFO)……………………………………………………………………………………………156 Lens Kits………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………156 Manual Air Assist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………157 Rotary Fixture…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………159 Traveling Exhaust……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………165 Chapter 5 - Basic Maintenance VersaLASER VLS2.30 and VLS3.50………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………170 VersaLASER VLS3.60, VLS4.60 and VLS6.60……………………………………………………………………………………………………………177 Professional Laser System PLS3.75, PLS4.75, PLS6.75 and PLS6.150D…………………………………………………………………………………184 Industrial Laser System ILS9.150D and ILS12.150D……………………………………………………………………………………………………191 ULS REFERENCE GUIDE BOOKLET Your Universal Laser Systems Reference Guide Booklet contains the following documentation: Software Installation CD Your Reference Guide contains the Software Installation CD. Please follow the instructions for proper installation. Installation & Set-up Guide VersaLASER VLS2.30, VLS3.50……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………199 VersaLASER VLS3.60, VLS4.60 and VLS6.60………………………………………………………………………………………………………216 Professional Laser System PLS3.75, PLS4.75, PLS6.75 and PLS6.150D………………………………………………………………………240 Industrial Laser System ILS9.150D and ILS12.150D……………………………………………………………………………………………266 Safety ULS Safety Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………291 Warranty Your Reference Guide contains Warranty documents pertaining to your purchase. Should you require a copy of the warranty please contact ULS at 1-800-859-7033 or email [email protected]. 5 User Guide Laser System Specifications Chapter 1 - Laser System Specifications Link to Table of Contents 6 User Guide Laser System Specifications VersaLASER VLS3.60, VLS4.60 and VLS6.60 System Operating Environment Requirements (User Provided) VLS3.60 VLS4.60 VLS6.60 Operating Well-ventilated office (recommended) or clean, light-duty manufacturing Environment Operating 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C) capable Temperature 73ºF (22ºC) to 77ºF (25º C) for best performance Storage Temperature 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C) Operating Humidity Non-condensing Power Consumption Single Phase 110/240V AC, 10/5 Amp, 50/60 Hz up to: Grounded (earthed) and stable (surge and spike protected) High-pressure vacuum blower capable of: Particulate/Odor 250 CFM (cubic feet per minute) @ 6 inches static pressure 500 CFM (cubic feet per Outside Ventilated (425m3/hr at 1.5kPa) minute) @ 6 inches Exhaust System static pressure (850m3/hr at 1.5kPa) Computer Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit versions only) Requirements 2.0 GHz Processor (minimum) (See the Installation & Set-up 1 GB of RAM (minimum) Guide for more information) 40 GB Hard Drive (minimum) Software Graphics or CAD based (See page 61 for recommendations) Requirement Link to Table of Contents 9 User Guide Laser System Specifications Model System Specifications VLS3.60 VLS4.60 VLS6.60 CO2 Laser, Interlocked Safety Enclosure = Class 1 Laser Safety Red Diode Pointer = Class 3R 24 x 12 in 24 x 18 in 32 x 18 in Work Area* (609.6 x 304.8 mm) (609.6 x 457.2 mm) (812.8 x 457.2 mm) 29 x 17 in 29 x 23 in 37 x 23 in Table (737 x 432 mm)