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1. 2 Choose four different types T P D H 3 Choose T for real core picture to make character or label patterns 55 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Choose P D H for wove picture to create different results normally choose H halftone screen 4 Select H halftone then below window appears Halftone Screen Halftene Screen a Frequency am lines inch Cancel Angle 45 degrees Load Shape Round Save Fig7 5 Choose 10 60 line inch in Frequency F the precision of wove Angle N selects 45 degrees 5 Click the button OK Method Two 1 Choose filter pixelate colored half below window appears Fig 7 6 2 Confirming Max radius the range of jee value is 4 127 pixel this value decides the size of color halftone Computing method resolution 0 71 wove precision Channel 162 Example For Fig 7 1 1000 pixel inch The p J i p Channel 3 30 precision of wove needed is 60DPI P Channel 4 45 Then Max radius 1000 0 7 60 12 3 Confirm Screen Angles Degrees of each channel Input value in Screen Angles the angle of net point and horizontal line changing range 360 360 degree Comments To the grey level picture only use channel 1 To RGB picture use passage 1 2 and 3 and corresponding to red green and blue channel respectively To CMYK picture use all the four channels and correspo2. Length It determines the distance that the laser head moves Power It determines the intensity of the laser power supply The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 100 Laser on al Laser off Click this button and laser head will move as a rectangle without laser emitting according to the size of the graphics This function is used for confirming the location of 44 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual work piece ol Click this button laser head will move as a rectangle with laser emitting according to the size of the graphics This function is also used for confirming the location of work piece Click this button and you can see the following dialog box Cut Frame Options Ed Speed 25 0 Power fao o Blank gt g0 Save Speed you can choose different speed according to different material Its better to confirm proper speed through testing Power the laser power when cutting Blank distance between processing graphics and the edge of cutting piece Save save the parameters for next data 5 3 Stand Alone Only For MPCO5 Filename A096 LASEROOT MOL anad Downoad cra Download current Download file Del Del all Export Cfg Export file 5 3 1 Download CFG Download all the parameters of Machine Settings to MPCO5 controller You can also achieve this by exporting a CFG file mol and copy this file to MPCO5 by USB disk When modify the parameters of Machi
3. Auto cover Calculation This can calculate the number of row and column that can cover the whole material according to the parameter you input Click this button Baterial size options Ed Material widthp lt 900 00 htr 600 00 Cancel Material width X It is the width of the work piece the default is the worktable s width Material height Y It is the height of the work piece the default is the worktable s height The following is a sample Array output options Cell widthtes 29 464 times 3 gap 3 5 width 17 39 Cellheight y 6 265 times 3 gap 2 000 height Gap Along r 0 000 Gap Along 1 000 iw Aray data Only Draw Box Auto cover Calculation OF GCO ITO ee E S a E aes Seay Gomme PS OOO o 4 5 4 Calculate When the graph and processing parameters are changed this button should be clicked to save the processing parameters in processing file 4 5 5 Clear log Click this button the system will clear the log 4 5 6 Simulate The corresponding icon is Ey When parameters set is finished please click this button It can simulate the procedure 36 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual of output for checking the result of output Click Esc onthe keyboard and you can cancel the simulation process 4 5 7 Output The corresponding icon is J This is for setting layer parameters test machine and download data Details explanation is in Chapter 5 laser output 4
4. CFig7 1 3 Choose the size and precision of figure 1 Click image image size below window appears 3937 pixels J i Cancel Height 337 pixels Auto Document Size width fo cm af Heit fo em js Resolution jooo pixelsvinch M Constrain Proportions M Resample Image Bicubic 54 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 2 In Document Size Width Height input the actual size of the figure you need Fig 7 3 3 in image size Resolution input the precision resolution input 600 1200pixel inch higher resolution clearer effect figure you ll get For example Change the size of the image into 10CM width X12CM height the resolution is 1000 pixel inch Fig 7 3 x Pixel Dimensions 282 1K was 125 7K Width 40 pixels hi Ja Cancel Height 288 pixels Auto Document Size width ha om a Height 99 coms l Resolution E pixelsfinch M Scale Styles M constrain Proportions W Resample Image Bicubic 4 Click ok 4 Choose image mode Grayscale remove color information 5 There are two methods to create BMP picture Method one 1 Choose Bitmap below window appears Bitmap es Resolution lt lt Input 600 pixels inch Cancel Output eoo pixels inch Method Ise Halftone Screen o0 Threshold Fattern Dither Diffusion Dither Custom Pattern
5. COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Press Ctrl key and move mouse on the screen you can draw circle 4 3 5 Bezier The corresponding icon is Click this button move mouse on the screen and you can draw bezier of various sizes 4 3 6 Text The corresponding icon js i Click this button and drag mouse Font Height 6 00 Font Space 2 00 f TRUE Type C SH Type a FontName AialBlack L A S E Re TO Text LASER OK Cancel If you want to edit the text please click this button and drag mouse on the text Before you change the size of the text the text should be changed to curve The To curve button is located in Tools To curve When the text changed to curve the content of the text can t be changed 4 3 7 Copies OFF The corresponding icon is 20 Click select button hx and choose the graphics you want to array copy Then click this button Array copy options Eg Rows i Gap a il Columns i Gap o Cancel Input relative parameters then a number of graphics are copied as rows X columns Gap means the distance between two adjacent rows or columns 30 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 4 3 8 Rotate The corresponding icon is Oo Click pick button I and choose the graphics you want to rotate Then click this button you can rotate the graphics Click Spacebar key after you click D you will see following dia
6. This is the maximum speed of laser head moving without lasers emitting When move the laser head up down left and right this parameter will work If the number is too high machine will shake intensively 6 2 9 Acceleration lt is the acceleration from start speed to quick speed 6 2 10 Test Speed fast This is the speed that you move the laser head when you select auto datum 6 2 11 Test Speed slow This is the speed that you move the laser head when you don t select auto datum 6 2 12 Laser space lf there are 2 laser heads the space of the laser heads should be input 6 4 Feeding The feeding axis can be used as feeding and lift working table 48 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Bachine Options Machine options 47 Wo o0s1e7S000 florktable Fulse Unit Work mode Range Cut SIT Datum Direction E Dir Engrave GradeEner are Hole E Auta Tatum Tatum Speed 40 0 Start Speed 15 0 Test Speed fast 300 0 Acceleration To0 0 Test Speed slow 40 0 6 3 1 Pulse unit lt means the distance that the laser head moves when the control system output a pulse If you don t know this numerical value please click 1 Pulse unit calcul Eg Move 20 400000 Heed pulse e400 Move When the stepping motor moves a circuit the laser head will move a relative length You need to input the number in it Need pulse The number is driver s subdivision number x200 6 3 2 Range lt is the avai
7. guide rail Transmission system Including two slippery rails of high accuracy X axis Y axis X axis and Y axis driving stepping motor transmission belt etc Control part Including the laser power control system the electrical engine driving controller output control card data bus the water circulation induction system or called No Water Warning of top box COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual System control panel etc IV The Installation of 5030 40 1 Unclose the packing box 5030laser carving machine is designed in detachable structure See the third chapter in detail the product will be packed detachable or integrated before leaving the factory according to the transportation and customer s demand The detachable packing means pack two parts separately into two wooden boxes after opening the packing box the machine should be assembled and fixed Normally detachable structure will be choosed only when the equipment is too large to place into the customer s operation room since the detachable type needs complicated adjustment for the engraving level degree and other precise places After opening the packing box take out the machine gently push it to the proper place there are versatile wheels in the bottom If the door is too narrow to get in it can be apart and then move into the room Be carefully when moving the machine because the laser machine is installed in the machine 2 Placement
8. 0500 W Inner to Work mode Min close zas time o 0000 W Down to up divide heigh 150 00 Cut Engrave Conner acc 200 00 W Automation set cut director GradeEner are Hole ap on Xy axis 0 00 0 00 Overlap length for close 2 50 Cirele speed Radius start Radius fend Add Delete Modify 6 4 1 PWM Frequency lt determines the frequency of PWM signal 6 4 2 Curve Disperse lt determines the precision of graph data If the number is smaller the precision will be higher and cost more time to calculate processing data 6 4 3 Min close gas time When the time between the former blowing off and the next blowing on is less than the number the machine will not blow off to protect the blowing switch 6 4 4 Corner acc lt determines the processing precise when the processing route turns the corner When the machine can t draw lines smoothly please input a smaller number in Acceleration and Corner Acc 6 4 5 Gap on xy axis Compensation gap when the motor changes direction This parameter only works when cut with even speed 50 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 6 4 6 Original The machine draws the graph according the route as it is been made 6 4 7 Optimize The software will calculate the route to improve processing efficiency If you select this option there are 2 options In Out cut from inner to outer Down Up cut from down to up according the number of divide height 6 4 8 Automation
9. 6 View 4 6 1 Toolbar File toolbar Click this button you can display or hide the following bar Cee FP eweeroamee a Output toolbar Click this button you can display or hide the following bar INE ARG S Edit toolbar Click this button you can display or hide the following bar Layers toolbar Click this button you can display or hide the following bar OZONA Click pick button hx and choose a certain part of graphics on screen after been chosen the outline become gray then click any color button you prefer on the layer bar Now a new layer will be added in the layer list automatically Align toolbar Click this button you can display or hide the following bar Et a FF ok e d H 4 6 2 Status bar Click this button you can display or hide the following bar Ready H 984 525 Y 405 595 The status bar show the coordinates of the position that mouse stay on It also shows the name and website of the manufacturer 4 7 Help 4 7 1 Help Click this button and you can see the manual of the software You can get any information about how to operate the software 4 7 2 About Click this button and you can see the following dialog box 37 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual It shows information of the software and our phone number If you have any question don t hesitate to call us 4 8 Other button on the tool bar 4 8 1 Set simulate speed The corresponding icon is Click this button Set si
10. and the latter for Power Pieces Repeat times of a file Del Delete the current file At first file name is brightened word is white and background is black Now Press and C and you can select the option you want to modify Press I and Ue and you can change the number in the selected option Press and all the number will be saved Press Esc and all the options will not be modified none of the options is brightened Now press TYAN A h move the laser head Press again and you can modify the options file name is brightened 4 Processing interface of PADO3 5 Press Start and the interface will show as following AAA 100 100 100 0 0 15 File File name which is being processed Speed Percentage of speed Power Percentage of power Time Time for processing this file When processing Press and and you can change the percentage of power only for Power not for Corner Power Press A and V and you can change the percentage of speed Press Start Pause and you can control the processing procedure Press Stop and you can cancel the processing procedure The interface shows Stopped Press Esc and you can see the main interface 5 Accessory interface of PADO3 Press Menu and you can see the accessory interface LAS SET PMOV SET LANGUAGE 12 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual CUT BDR Laser head will move a recta
11. application which use the laser as the energy use the computing digital control technique to control the high accuracy mechanism transmission system and then use the laser to carve and process The laser carving technique is widely used in advertisement manufacture gift processing and laser marking etc owing to its feature of high accuracy high speed and applicable various materials It promotes the development of the productivity with the new and high technique The widely use in related industry will bring to a new revolution the customer is our aim Wish the new and old customers support us as always and make efforts for a brighter tomorrow COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual I 5030 laser carving machine introduction 5030laser carving machine use CO2 laser tube as heat source for carving involving high technology product of numerical control technique and integrated of light machine and electricity adopt CO2 sealed laser tube as the heat sources of the machine integrate the most advanced computer digital control technique its a high tech digital control product unified optical mechanism and electricity 1 Product character A Professional design ideal customized for the users in different industries elegant appearance and practical AProfessional moving control design adopt advanced three phase stepping motor and good tansmission system high speed and precision AComplete function safe and stable exclusive
12. for Rotate Skew i 2 1 Laser output Click this button the dialog is as following Laser output Speed Power a0 00 50 0 yo Immediate 9 CI 0 00 00 finished 0 tinez 2 1 1 Layer Please refer to Chapter 5 2 1 2 Test 21 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Please refer to Chapter 5 2 1 3 Stand alone only for MPCO5 Please refer to Chapter 5 2 1 4 Click this button the dialog is as following CQ UH v ear 2 1 4 1 Zoom in The corresponding icon ist Enlarge showing graphics Click this button then click your graphics with mouse and the graphics can be enlarged 2 1 4 2 Zoom out The corresponding icon is E Reduce showing graphics Click this button and the graphics can be reduced 2 1 4 3 Pan The corresponding icon is ET Move screen Click this button press the left button of your mouse continuously and move your mouse to any place of the screen then you can see any part of the screen 2 1 4 4 Room to all object The corresponding icon is E Show the processing date in max on screen 2 1 4 5 Room to table The corresponding icon is El Show the whole processing area within the scale of reference frame 2 1 4 6 Set laser origin 22 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual The corresponding icon is s Click this button Set origin position m Local data s position C Center top C Right top C Left center C Center t Right center C Leftdown Centerdown C Righ
13. maintenance of the optical equipment After using for a period there are many dust on the optical lens the reflector and the focus lens It should be wiped out in time or the laser power the service life of the lens and carving effect will be affected Use the the lens paper or absorbent cotton with alcohol to clean Please pay attention and not wipe or touch the lens with rough material Cleaning methods for focus mirror At first screw the drawtube and get the focus mirror Be careful to avoid damage because of its dropping accidentally Second blow the surface floating dust At last wipe slightly by absorbent cotton dipped into alcohol COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Note When you wipe lens do not wipe at the way of come and go seeing the right chart furthermore do not use the crude material to wipe because a special metal film is plated on the lens surface if the film is damaged it would cause that the laser energy is greatly attenuated It is only one time for absorbent cotton to wipe After that notice to inspect so that cotton thread and remnant else cannot be remained Do not run machine until volatilization of alcohol is depleted IX Familiar Malfunction and the Solution Method Malfunction Malfunction Reason Solution Method Phenomenon Electricity failure or connect not Power on but well Check the power cord and the power no electricity supply circuits The fuse melt Replacement The pump does not
14. no water warning and automatic protection system to protect the working life of the laser tube effectively The power control system has exclusive automatic protection equipment to ensure the stability and safety of the machine to the best A Electronic control lift platform easy and flexible to operate can engrave materials with different heights A It supports various file formats PLT BMP 1bit DXF Al etc which created by the drawing software and can carve various graphs and words 2 Applicable materials Wood ware paper leather cloth acrylic epoxy resin density board double colored board marble plastic rubber ceramic tile crystal onyx bamboo and other non metal materials 3 Applicable industries Packing amp printing paper carton Knitting bag handle bag rubber board for printing Advertisement acrylic cutting label making double colored board engraving Art and craft wood bamboo photo ornament prize s engraving Leather amp garment leather man made leather garment embroidery and sampling Others sample marking model making surface drawing decoration etc 4 Character of machine The laser carving has the characters of high speed high accuracy and low noise In the printing and engraving industry the accuracy and efficiency are very high It can completely substitute the manual carving the effect is as good as the flexible board and the cost is down a lot The la
15. of your mouse continuously and move your mouse to any place of the screen then you can see any part of the screen 4 2 7 Room to table The corresponding icon is El Show the whole processing area within the scale of reference frame 4 2 8 Room to all object The corresponding icon is E Show the processing date in max on screen 4 2 9 Center to table When the data is input it may be out of the reference frame Click this button and you can move data to reference frame If you select a graph and click this button the selected graph will be moved to the center of the reference frame 4 3 Draw 4 3 1 Line The corresponding icon is Click this button move mouse on the screen and you can draw straight lines freely Press Ctrl key and move mouse on the screen you can draw horizontal lines 4 3 2 Rectangle The corresponding icon is Click this button move mouse on the screen and you can draw rectangles of various sizes Press Ctrl key and move mouse on the screen you can draw square 4 3 3 Draw poly line The corresponding icon is Click this button move mouse on the screen and you can draw poly line of various sizes by clicking mouse If you click C key the line will be closed Press Ctrl key and move mouse on the screen you can only draw beeline 4 3 4 Ellipse The corresponding icon is Click this button move mouse on the screen and you can draw ellipse of various sizes 29
16. on X axis Power the laser power when a layer is processed Scan gap movement distance on Y axis when engrave a row on X axis Bi dir when engraving laser emit on both negative X axis and positive X axis When cancel this function laser emit on only one direction Blow blow or not This function needs hardware support Expand scale when engraving small letters the width of transverse stroke may be smaller than the actual size Adjusting this parameter can compensate it gt gt This is advanced layer options Click this button Set Engrave Options advanced lt radius nal space cance Select this option and small circles will fill the graph as following 4 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Set Engrave Options advanced Eg W Fill circle radius 0 50 space 0 30 Cancel The right S is the result of selecting Fill circle You can change the radius and space by inputting different parameters 5 1 4 Interface of setting grade engrave optoins Select the mode as Grade Engrave click Options and the dialog box as shown below Set Engrave options Speed 250 00 scan gapi U Power 80 00 Min power le width iw Repair Repair per OF Cancel Speed engraving speed on X axis Scan gap movement distance on Y axis when engrave a row on X axis Power the laser power when a layer is processed This parameter determines the depth of the slope Min Pow
17. set cut direction The software will confirm the direction automatically If you need to change the direction please cancel this function Compensation 6 4 9 Overlap length Because of the mechanical gap circle can t be cut round Input a certain number in it and you can get the circle more round But this will increase the processing time 6 4 10 Circle speed When cutting small circle the diameter is especially between 1to 3 with high speed it will be distorted The parameters of Set circle soeed are used to reduce distortion Double click ether row of the list Set circle speed Min radius 0 00 Max radius 1 50 Cancel When the radius of circle is in the range between Min radius and Max radius the cut speed will automatically be changed to the number of Cut speed Cut speed 10 00 6 6 Engrave Bachine Options Machine options Worktable EWM Frequency 20000 Feeding York mode e Start spec Cut GradeEngrave Hole Delete 51 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 6 5 1 PWM Frequency It determines the frequency of PWM signal 6 5 2 Engrave options Double click ether row of the list Engrave options Pegin speed End speed Ace length Packlash a Start speed f A acc 1 speed racci a offset T offset Cancel Begin Speed and End Speed When the engrave speed is set in the range between Begin Speed and End Speed the system will auto
18. turn on or the Check the water circulation system water cooled circulation system block Over voltage protection Check the power supply voltage buzzer alarm laser tube open replace the laser tube re connecting the or strike fire positive pole and insulation Over voltage Check the water circulation and the no water protection voltage The power The power supply board damage _ board damage Replacement High voltage bag damage Replace high voltage bag Check whether there is signal in Yes The optical coupling of power board No laser come ot e oreu a O Laser available the laser power wire damage only in manual No Check the control panel signal The carving Check if the wheel of the dolly Adjust the small wheel shading not loose or tight smooth Power board damage Maintain or replace The current value too high or the Adjusting speed too slow Catch fire when The air pump not work or connect Connect the air pump carving The material is not proper for laser carving 16 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Software computer system data Re install the system or replace the data No reaction for bus install failure bus output problem in control board Servicing or replacement The light way deviation Rectify the light way Cutting not The temperature of laser machine Replace the circular water complete cut one is too high side only Platform surface is not sm
19. COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual My honorable user we are very appreciative of your choice of using COLE series of product as well as your support and trust to the product of the COLE Cole Company is willing to provide you with all inclusive technical support Methods and techniques for operating the product of the COLE are available in this user manual for you In order to better use the equipment please read the manual carefully I Foreword 1 The laser technique introduction Jiguang is translated from the word laser The laser technique is the most important technological invention in the 20th century it has a wide and deep influence on human society Laser has the character of energy with high density well in control and untouchable machining it has been applied in various industries From the first laser machine successfully produced in China in 1961 to now with the effort of the national laser research teaching producing and using enterprises the laser technology realm is various advanced and applied extensively in our country it makes great progress in industrialization and contributes a lot to the technology the national economy the foundation of national defense It s an edge science with the integration of light mechanism and electricity which combined with laser technique micro electronics technique computer technique information technique and machine technique The laser carving technique is a typical
20. ample Array output options Cellwidtht 29464 times 30 gap faf width i07 392 Cell height y 6 265 times 3 gap 2 000 height 22755 Gap Along r 0 000 Gap Along 0 000 W Array data Only Draw Box Auto cover Calculation OF GCO TEO e ee cc oy Goan samme eae Gomme Wows OOO o 2 1 4 8 Move working table Ej The corresponding icon is Click this button and move mouse and you can change the position that the data is in the working table 2 1 4 9 Calculate The corresponding icon is m When the graph and processing parameters are changed this button should be clicked to save the processing parameters in processing file 2 1 4 10 Simulate The corresponding icon is Ey When parameters set is finished please click this button It can simulate the procedure of output for checking the result of output 2 1 4 11 Set simulate speed The corresponding icon is te Click this button Set simulate speed 24 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual By this tool you can adjust the simulate speed 2 1 4 12 Estimate work time The corresponding icon is GI Click this button it will show the work time Laser output l x 5 Estimate work time 00 01 06 2 1 5 z Calculate When the graph and processing parameters are changed this button should be clicked to save the processing parameters in processing file 2 2 Import DST file Click this button you can import DST files 2 3 O
21. aterial to the focus mirror in the drawtube The lift platform need to adjust when engraving to make sure the focus is proper and attain good effect Focus distance lt _ Laserbeam depends on the focus lens the Century Star product according to different customers be matched with 45 55 75mm The academic focus is for reference only in the actual work you can choose the smallest and deepest point by J ascending and descending the platform _____ VI Daily Maintenance 1 Daily operating attention 1 Be sure the machine works on basis of the water circulation system works normally Although the machine has the No Water Warning function you can t be careless Despite the possibility of the malfunction is low once the water circulation system unusual and the warning system fail to work the laser machine will be broken Note The no water alarm system is an assistant function offered to the customers The inductor is polluted or the voltage fluctuates will bring the malfunction to the alarm system So the customer should oftenly check up the alarm system and look over the water circulation system in manual Avoid the laser machine broken because of the malfunction Don t depend on the alarm system completely If you find the alarm system damaged you should get in touch with the service department in time If the customer only depends on the alarm system working under the abnormal condition whether the sensor can
22. be set as you need This function can increase efficiency a lot Immediate If this option is selected the software will take the position that the laser head is as original point If this option is not selected the original point will be the position you set gt gt This is advanced layer options Click this button Output options advanced x Automation teed Length o oo Speed 3 50 Cancel F length feeding length When input a certain number in it feeding motor will give a certain space after every processing finished This function needs hardware support F speed feeding speed It set the feeding speed 5 2 Test Click Test and the dialog box as shown below 43 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Table Feed Move the Y or feeding axis Move the Y or feeding axis Move the X axis eB Move the X axis P r l Click this button and the laser head will move to the home point of the machine slowly the speed is determined by Slow Speed that you can change in the Machine Parameters Setting dialog box Then the laser head will move to the origin point quickly the speed is determined by Fast Speed that you can change in the Machine Parameters Setting dialog box This can eliminate the cumulate error Generally the machine should be reset before processing When run the software it will be reset automatically this function can be cancelled as you prefer
23. door Front side board 2 Back diagram on the right back side COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual onaman vo ee hA ae EE ack cover eS H A a O _ _ _ _ _ _ r ___ L ee a Ci Block for laser box MA E e annann as i Back cover a Ar 7 fh hl f i x est a a yj 2 e a NL Smoke ejected hole Power socket Fig 3 2 3 Structure introduction The design of 5030laser carving machine is the newest and perfectly embody in the vision esthetics it perfectly unifies the mechanism and optical and the exclusive design realize the physical volume of the machine to a minimum Optics part Optics part is composed of 80W CO2 laser tube 3 slices of reflector and a slice of focus mirror The laser machine emits laser under the high voltage of the laser power transited by 1 2 3 reflector and focus into tiny laser beam through focus mirror and then arrive to the carving platform Under the control of numerical control system it finishes the carving instruction issued from the computer 2 Machine part It is made up by the top and bottom machine box including the base the front back left and right baffles control cabinet machine cover the laser protection box etc 3 Carving platform It is made up by the beehive type platform lift system hoist tow motor transmission belt
24. er the lowest laser power when grade engraving Width the width of grade Bi dir when engraving laser emit on both negative X axis and positive X axis When cancel this function laser emit on only one direction Blow blow or not This function needs hardware support Repair select this option and the engraved letters will be clearer Repair per change the parameter will adjust the definition of the engraved letters 5 1 5 Interface of setting hole options Select the mode as Hole click Options and the dialog box as shown below 42 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Set hole options ea Power 50 00 Interval z a Radiation time 0 o0 Hole on center W Elow OK j Cancel Power the laser power when a layer is processed Interval the soace between two adjacent holes Radiation time delay time for a hole It determines the size of holes Hole on center hole on all the center of the close graphs Blow blow or not This function needs hardware support All the defaults are last saved parameters 5 1 6 Auxiliary processing parameters In the following dialog box some auxiliary processing parameters can be set Times 1 Delay lo W Immediate pe Times and Delay If input 10 in Times and 20 in Delay then press Run you can get 10 same graphics And it will stay for 20 seconds after every processing finished The 20 seconds is for feeding and taking down material Different time can
25. es of the selected vector graph Click this button the nodes of the selected graph will show as small squares Move mouse to the node and you can change the shape of the graph by dragging mouse Move mouse to the graph the mouse will change to a crisscross Dbclicking mouse will add a node Move mouse to the node and click Delete key the node will be deleted 32 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 4 4 Tools 4 4 1 Data check Click this button Check data options Check closed M Check overlap Check gelf intersect This can check if the data is closed overlap or self intersect When the data is input two times or more it can t be processed properly So if you find something is unusual such as you can t engrave a graphics data please use this tool to check overlap or others Click Check and it will inform which part of the data is in trouble by red it Then click Delete key and you can delete unwanted data Before you click Delete key you have to click hs l 4 4 2 Smooth curve The corresponding icon is This tool can smooth curves This can improve the cutting speed Select the graphics you want and click this button Smooth options Three Level There are 3 options Compared with One Level and Two Level Three Level is smoother But the distortion is bigger than the others 4 4 3 Unite line This tool can unite several lines that are intersecting as one l
26. gt W Focus lens T 4 M3 Screw eat A pF Fig 6 2 3 The structure of the reflector frame show 6 2 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual M1 M2 M3 are hexangular screw Fix on the angle of the reflector by the three screws Change the angle of the reflector to rectify the light way Showed in Fig 6 4 the rectification of the screw 4 The way of light way rectification Fig 6 4 The rectification principle of light way adjust the four reflectors angles to make the light way in parallel The laser head beats the same point in any place and focus on the center of the focus mirror at last Prepare for rectification tool M3 small hexangular spanner used for rectifying the screw Dual adhesive tape and transparent plastic slice Turn off the switch of the machine control system show 3 3 Rectify the intensity of the laser as small as possible in control panel 5 6mA The way of rectification a Check up if the laser can emit on the first reflector Use the plastic slice to cover the first reflector press TEST key to see the position If the laser can not emit on the first reflector rectify the place of the M1 M2 M3 screws of the prior reflector b Check up if the laser can emit on the second and the third reflectors if not rectify the last reflector s screw of M1 M2 and Ms c At the entrance of the laser drawtube stick two layers of dual adhesive tape at least move the laser head to the top right c
27. h the top hole of the triangle If the user s power is only two wires the user must connect a ground wire to the machine Normally the ground wire connects to the top hole of the triangle showing as the right diagram or metal screw of the machine another side connects to the water pipe or radiator since the water pipes all go into ground Pay attention to connect well it s better to cut the rust from the iron pipe ora welding will be more safe its also acceptable to connect to ground with conductor if possible not less than 50CM depth These works will not waste too much your time since the most important thing is the machine works stably To make sure connecting well for each method The static electricity can be transmitted into the underground normally The ground voltage below 5V V Light Way Structure and the Adjustment Method 1 The diagram of the light way structure COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Fig 6 1 The diagram show as above A The first reflector B The second reflector C The third reflector D The fourth reflector Black line and the arrowhead is the laser reflecting way The laser from the laser tube beat to the first reflector then reflect to the third reflector and reflect to the third reflector focus on the surface of the carving material 2 The structure of reflector and focus lens M1 Screw f lt lt wi The laser entering port NNN H M2 Screw Reflector
28. ine This is usually used for DXF files 4 4 4 Offset curve The corresponding icon is This tool can expand or reduce the data Select the data you need and click this button Offset options Offset commer type Line Offset distance 3 m 33 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Input parameters you need you will get a parallel data and the new data will be set as another layer The following is a sample Convert the text to curve 4 4 6 Output order 4 4 5 Tocurve By this tool you can layout the processing sequence as you prefer Click this button Adjust output order Eg at Us E ee ear a Ts g e RTE X i Down Botton Reverse Each ID number represents a separate graph Change the sequence of the ID number and the processing sequence will be changed 4 4 7 Invert colors lial oft ol Td The corresponding icon is This is only for BMP Click pick button hs and choose the graphics you want to edit Then click this button the black part will be changed to white and white to black The following is the sample ASE 4 5 Laser 4 5 1 Define cut route 34 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual The corresponding icon is This software will define the starting point and direction automatically Generally the point is on the corner When you need to change the starting point and direction you can click this button and then move mouse to the starting point it is a small yellow sq
29. lable processing area of the feeding axis The moving range of the feeding axis will be restricted by this parameter 6 3 3 Datum Direction It is determined by the position up Or down of original switch 6 3 4 Auto Datum If you select this function when you run the software the feeding axis will be reset automatically The software can remember the location of the feeding axis So you can move the feeding axis very quickly without worrying that it will overstep the worktable If this function is canceled you can only move the feeding axis slowly the speed is slow velocity and you can change it the machine parameter setting dialog box And when you move the feeding axis you have to be very careful to avoid striking the machine 6 3 5 Datum Speed 49 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual It determines the speed of datum 6 3 6 Start Speed It is the start speed of all axes Normally the number should be chosen from 5 30mm s according to different machines If the number set up is too high machine will shake intensively 6 3 7 Acceleration lt is the acceleration from begin speed to fast speed 6 3 8 Test Speed fast This is the speed that you move the laser head when you select auto datum 6 3 9 Test Speed slow This is the speed that you move the laser head when you don t select auto datum 6 5 Cut Bachine Options Machine options PRM frequency 25000 C Original i Optimize fHorktable Pasig Curve disperse 0
30. les including PLT DXF R12 Vector file can be created by the software such as AutoCAD CorelDraw Wentai etc Create DXF file in AutoCAD Current AutoCAD software function is very strong and convenient Run the program draw and layout according to size proportion 1 1 proportion the whole figure must be smaller than 650X450mm2 and the coordinate zero point should be set in the left bottom corner Output the file into DXF format through AutoCAD R12 Version The methods and skills of using AutoCAD please consult to AutoCAD service manual or relative books Create PLT file in CorelDraw Run CorelDraw software Layout and set the size in CorelDraw Choose file output in the menu Choose PLT format in file type of the output the communication frame Click the output button The methods and skills of using CorelDraw please consult to CorelDraw service manual or relative books Create figure file in Wentai software Run Wentai painting engraving software 53 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Make figures or the characters in Wentai software Choose PLT format in file save in other formats in the menu Choose PLT format in save type of the output communication frame Click save button A The methods and skills of using Wentai software please consult to Wental service manual VIL BMP Location Picture Create Method The methods to create BMP format in Photoshop 1 Photoshop Run Photoshop
31. log box Eotate options Rotate angle oo Input the number you want and you can control the rotate angle 4 3 9 Mirror vertically a lll The corresponding icon is Click pick button hs and choose the graphics you want to edit Then click this button you can change the shape of the graphics The following is a sample The upper is original graphics and the other is edited E N SHEIK AaeAd 4 3 10 Mirror horizontally The corresponding icon is Bu Click pick button hx and choose the graphics you want to edit Then click this button you can change the shape of the graphics The following is a sample The upper is original graphics and the other is edited 31 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual E N SE Rs IP leles 4 3 11 Size The corresponding icon is T Change the size of graphics Click pick button E then select the graphics you want to edit Click this button Scale options Length on x LRAT New length on x 233 547 Ea Length on y fA f New length ony F461 E f Cancel Now input the number you prefer on X and Y axis Click OK the size of graphics can be changed If you don t want to change the proportion of X and Y axis you can input one of the number X or Y then click the button 4 3 12 Align oo The corresponding icon is ce Sol FF dh 4g H There are 7 options for aligning 4 3 13 Edit node The corresponding icon is Edit the nod
32. matically apply the numbers of Acc Length Backlash Acc length It is the engraving length without laser emitting It determines the distance that the X axis moves from start speed to working speed If it is not long enough the machine will shake intensively Backlash It is used for compensating mechanical gaps If the engraving edge is not orderly please set up number in Backlash This number can be positive or negative X start speed It is the start soeed of X axis when engraving X acc It is the acceleration of X axis from start speed to working speed Y speed It is the speed of Y axis when engraving Y acc It is the acceleration of Y axis from start speed to Y Speed lf you find graphics error happens that is motor lost step you can set up a bigger number in Accelerator Length or a smaller number in Acceleration X offset when engraving graph is not be the actual position There is an offset Input the offset is OK Y offset when engraving graph is not be the actual position There is an offset Input the offset is OK 6 7 Grade Engrave Please refer to 6 5 52 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 6 8 Hole Bachine Options Machine options forktable FRA Frequency 25000 Feeding fork mode Cut Engr are GradeEner are Hole 6 7 1 PWM Frequency It determines the frequency of PWM signal Vil Method to Create Vector Figure File PLT DXF This software support the vector fi
33. mber x200 6 2 2 Range It is the available processing area of the machine If you change the number the reference frame of the main interface will be changed accordingly The moving range of the 1st and the 2nd axis will be restricted by this parameter 6 2 3 Datum Dir Datum Direction 47 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual It is determined by the position right or left up Or down of original switch 6 2 4 Auto datum If you select this function when you run the software it will be reset automatically The software can remember the coordinates of laser head So you can move the laser head very quickly without worrying that it will overstep the worktable If this function is canceled you can only move the laser head slowly the speed is slow speed and you can change it the machine parameter setting dialog box And when you move the laser head you have to be very careful to avoid striking the machine 6 2 5 Datum Speed It determines the speed of datum 6 2 6 Start Speed It is the start speed of all axes Normally the number should be chosen from 5 30mm s according to different machines If the number set up is too high machine will shake intensively 6 2 7 Const Speed When cutting if the processing speed is higher than even speed the laser head will slow down on corners of the graphics If the processing speed is lower than even speed the laser head will not change speed during processing 6 2 8 Quick Speed
34. moment and it will show the explanation of basic function of tools bar The following is the explanation of all tool bars 4 1 File 26 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 4 1 1 New The corresponding icon is k Create a new file 4 1 2 Open The corresponding icon is a Load process data made by the software The file format is ECP EC Project File ecp 4 1 3 Save The corresponding icon is teed Save the graph data that is defined processing parameters as ECP EC Project File eCp 4 1 4 SaveAs Save a ECP EC Project File ecp as another ECP EC Project File ecp 4 1 5 Import a Load data that the software supports The software can support PLT Al DXF DST BMP etc files The corresponding icon is 4 1 6 Export Save the vector graph data that is in current window as a standard PLT file PLT or DXF file 4 1 7 Options Click this button and the interface is as following Hachine Options Machine options Worktable Feeding Telephone Work mode Cut Website Engrave GradeEngr ave Hole Elapse time 00 00 04 Company mame Infomation We are striving for the development of lazer WW Use advanced options for work mode W With Feed components Auto Datum Fer work lo Save Close Any change of these parameters will change the performance of the machine Before changing the parameter you should consult the supplier 27 COLE Laser Engraving Machi
35. mulate speed By this tool you can adjust the simulate speed 4 8 2 Estimate work time The corresponding icon is Click this button it will show the work time Laser output xj I Estimate work time 00 01 06 38 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual V Laser output There are 3 parts in this interface as following Layer Test Stand alone Times Delay fo Immediate Output e 5 1 Layer Layers management is shown as below layer Mode _ Speed Power Output pepum Cut o0 00 50 0 Tes Engr ave 400 00 50 00 Tes Hole 50 Tes DIP all Times i Delay lo O M Immediate ey When there are many layers the processing sequence is from the top down Select one row and click up arrow or down arrow and the sequence can be changed All When there are many layers select one row and click and all the processing parameters of the other layers can be set as the layer that has just been selected 39 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 5 1 1 Main interface of Set work mode Set work mode Work Mode Cut options Work Mode the processing mode of the current layer Options click this button and processing parameters can be set Output the current layer is output or not gt gt This is advanced layer options Click this button Layer options advanced Eg Output times E Output times processing times for the current layer 5 1 2 In
36. nding cyan Magenta Yellow Black 4 Click the button ok 5 Choose The picture the mode location picture choose 50 valves of 56 Max Radius E Fiselz Screen ngles Degrees Cancel Channel 1 108 Default COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual value turn the figure into 1 bitmap mode For Fig 7 7 1 the RGB mode after treating by filter get Fig 7 7 2 the picture showing as below Fig7 7 1 Fig7 7 2 1 Choose picture rotate canvas horizontal rotate and rotate the figure 2 Save the figure in BMP format in file save the copy 3 Finish Graph processing The methods and skills of using Photoshop please consult to Photoshop service manual and relative books The final explanation right of the manual owns by Our company has the right to modify and change the contents of the manual without further notice All rights reserved copy version is prohibitive Specially declare For any mistakes please point out 57
37. ne Manual Details please refer to Chapter 6 4 1 8 Exit Click this button and the software will close 4 2 Edit 4 2 1 Undo The corresponding icon is 4 2 2 Redo The corresponding icon is 2 4 2 3 Refresh The corresponding icon is F Click this button and you can refresh the screen 4 2 4 Pick J The corresponding icon is Select graphics Select graphics or a part of the graphics You can delete move change layers of the graphics you select There are other functions about this button Click this button and select the graphics you prefer Move the mouse to the nodes then drag the mouse you can change the shape of the graphics as you prefer After you select the graphics click Spacebar Hove data options m Local data s position Left top 6 Center top Right top M Left center f Center Right center Lett dowr 6 Centerdown Right down Positioner 500 500 _ Ok Input the coordinate of the X axis and Y axis you can change the position of the graphics 28 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 4 2 5 Zoomin The corresponding icon ist Enlarge showing graphics Click this button then click your graphics with mouse and the graphics can be enlarged 4 2 6 Zoom out The corresponding icon is aa Reduce showing graphics Click this button and the graphics can be reduced 4 2 7 Pan The corresponding icon is a Move screen Click this button press the left button
38. ne Settings or update the firmware you have to reset CFG to configure the machine settings 5 3 2 Download Current Download the current processing data to MPCO05 controller 5 3 3 Download file Download processing data to MPCO5 controller 45 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 5 3 4 Del Delete the file which is selected 5 3 5 Delall Delete all the files in MPCO5 controller 5 3 6 Export Cfg This will create a mol file which includes all the parameters of Machine Settings The file can be downloaded to MPC05 controller by USB disk 5 3 Export file This will create a mol file which includes all the parameters of a processing data The file can be downloaded to MPCO5 by USB disk VI Options Any change of the parameters in Options will change the performance of the machine Before changing the parameter you should consult the supplier 6 1 Main interface 6 2 Bachine Options Machine options Vorktable Feeding Telephone fork mode Cut Website Engrave GradeEngr ave Hole Elapse time 00 00 04 Conpany name Infomation Ne are striving for the development of laser w Use advanced options for work mode W With Feed components Auto Datum Per work lo Sayre Close 6 2 1 Information about manufacturer It shows the basic information about the manufacturer and can t be modified 6 2 2 Elapse time It shows the time that the machine has run It can t be modified 6 2 3 Othe
39. ngle with laser on according to the size of the graphics LAS SET Select this option and pressi___ The LAS SET interface is as following LASER TIME SET ui POWER SET 100 Press or C can move the cursor Press or V can change the number Press __ and all the number will be saved If this number is 0 press Laser key and laser on release Laser key and laser off If this number is not 0 press Laser key and laser will shoot a certain time as you set PMOV SET Select this option and ores The PMOV SET interface is as following DISTANCE SET 000 0 MM Press or V can change the number Press t and all the number will be saved If this number is 0 press the direction keys and the laser head will move release the direction keys and the laser head will stop If this number is not 0 press the direction keys and the laser head will move a distance as you set LANGUAGE Select this option and ores The language interface is as following fia SSC IKP ENGLISH Select the language as you prefer Ascending and descending platform button After turn on the electric source press the UP button the platform ascending press the DN button the platform descending COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Suitable for the materials with different thickness by ascending and descending the platform The focus distance is the vertical distance from the surface of the m
40. of the machine 1 After opening the package place it horizontally keep certain distance with the wall make it upright and stable 2 Place the equipment in the ventilated and dry environment 3 Install 1 The preparation of power supply Prepare for at least two sockets best with three sockets including the ground bus The wire should not be too thin at least 1 5 mm copper wire The power is at least 1500W when machine and accessories wind device and air pump working together 2 Install the water cooled system Prepare a water container above 5L pour into clean water Then open the back baffle of the machine connect the water output interface of the pump with the water input interface of the laser machine Put the pump and water pipe into the container Switch on and wait for the water come out from the pipe the installation finishes after the water circulation is normal If the machine warns after switch on or the water cooled indicator alarms in red it indicates the water circulation is abnormal It also 6 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual can be caused by the wrong connection of the water pipe the water output interface of the pump connects to the water output interface of the laser machine It can not work normally if the red light warning or the machine alarms 3 Connect the main power supply of the machine to the electrical source Connect the reverse interface of the power cord with the socket of automa
41. ooth Adjusting The current value is too low Strengthen the current Cutting depth not The speed is too fast Lower the carvings speed enough The material is not proper for laser process The light way deviation Adjusting The lens is polluted good platform tighten focus drawtube The layout content not good improper laser current and speed current value and the carving speed COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Software Part I Installation of the system 1 1 Contents of the system The system is made up of hardware control card and software Hardware includes a MPCO3 L or MPCO5 L control card And software includes drivers for the control card and control software The whole control system is contained in a packing carton and software in a CD Descriptions on software directories subdirectory Files Explanations Install Files of installation Drivers Drivers of control card Tools lOcheck and Vercheck program Demo Data PLT BMP etc demo data Read me Explanations of the software edition 1 2 Installation of MPC0O3 card 1 2 1 Requirement of PC Requirement of OS Window2000 Win XP IBM compatible computer CPU Above Pentium 2 Storage 128 Meg HD Above 10 G CD ROM PCI extending slot Above one USB interface 1 2 2 Auto installation To ensure your safety the following procedure should be abided by A Close PC and cut off power B Open PC s cover choose the PCI slot that is not in use and insert cont
42. orner press the TEST button to create a laser point d Move the laser head to the top left corner project a laser point one more time observe whether they are in the same place If not rectify the screw of the three reflectors M1 M2 M3 Make the two points in the same place e Move the laser head to the low left corner observe whether in the same place comparing the top right corner and rectify the second reflector f AS above mentioned d e rectify again and again to make sure the three points emit in the same place h Check up if the focus is in the center Put a mirror upright under the focus mirror put a transparent plastic slice under the drawtube closely hold by hand press TEST button observe if the laser point is in the center of the focus mirror focus center Be careful of your hand when hold the plastic slice don t put your hand into the vertical area of the focus mirror COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Note When rectify the light path please adjust the M1 M2 M3 screws and angle of the frame slightly each time watching the changes of the light path Matters needing attention 1 When rectify the light way avoid being burned by the laser Especially rectify in a large scope the light way changes a lot it is easy to hurt people Stand in the back of the reflector and must wear glasses 2 Make sure the control system is switch off before rectification 3 Do not pollute the lens when rectify the ligh
43. provide normal responding or not our company will not take the responsibility to the laser machine damage 2 Be sure of the machine connection to the ground well otherwise it will reduce the working life of the machine Check up the connection to the ground frequently At the same time the computer should be connected well to the ground also 3 Prevent for the laser burning When the machine is working please don t put any part of your body into the laser transmission path in case of being burned see light way introduction for details Wear the protection glasses when you rectify the light way and adjust the current as little as possible to avoid the danger 14 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 4 When the machine works continuously in long time especially the laser is so strong the temperature of the circulating water is very high It will reduce the laser intensity the working life of the laser tube Please replace the water in time and be sure the capacity of water is enough 5 The laser energy depends on the value of the laser current When the current value exceed to 15mA the laser energy will descend If it lasts for a long time it will severely reduce the working life of the laser tube 6 The voltage of power supply The fluctuated voltage will lead to the machine working unsteady The high voltage will damage the equipment of power supply system permanently We recommend that the user equipped with a regulato
44. r Engraving Machine Manual ad Felcome to use Edition type LaserCutho AutoCl Al Install Path Capeltyay Lee LaserC 1450 There are three options in Edition type LaserCut50 should be chose The default path is C LaserCut50 Click and you can change the install path Click Setup and the software will be installed 1 5 Installation of the USB softdog key There is a USB soft dog key in machine package that should be inserted in any USB slot of the computer After this there is an instruction for finding new hardware At first please choose cancel Run the file Drivers redDogInstdrv exe MicroDog and NetDog Windows IX ME NT 2K XP Driver Current Operating System Please press Install Driver button to install the driver of USB soft dog key 20 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual If Explanation for CorelDraw Edition Run CorelDraw and the interface as following Laser output Import DST file Export file EIE lf CorelDRAW 12 Graphic File Edit View Layout Arrange Effects Bitmaps R Tool Hinor lp A Dpeakoeae ama so viewed O ce w p z al Units ilimeters al 12 54 ae a 6 35 mm i sol 400 200 0 200 400 600 S00 1000 1200 millimeters A a z r rE all the De St oe andy z ES AAT a al ord F E ap 3 1352 966 17 360 Next click For Drag Scale Second click
45. r at least 2000W to protect the machine Especially for the customer whose voltage is not steady enough 7 When thundering or lightning please do not turn on the machine 8 The machine can t work when the relative humidity over 80 it will reduce the working life of the machine or damage the circuit 9 When the machine is working please watch carefully to avoid catching fire especially when cutting with high power or engraving the high organic materials We do not take the responsibility if the operator without normal training or break the rules of operation 2 Maintenance The laser carving machine is a precise equipment so it is important to maintain the equipment in order to prolong the using life span and ensure the process accuracy 1 Be sure the stability of the ground wire and connection to the ground well 2 Change the circulating water often twice a week to ensure the water is clean Pour out the water when the machine stops working for a long time Keep the water temperature not too high If possible its better to use the pure water 3 Be sure that the cool water can not be frozen under the environment in the lower temperature to avoid the laser machine being cracked 4 Keep the machine clean especially for the optical part and the moving system The track and beam should be wiped off often spread with a thin lubricating oil on it to avoid rusting Please use the absorbent cotton and the engine oil 5 The
46. r options Use advanced options There are advanced button as in Laser output Some accessorial parameters will help you get better effect But it will make the software more 46 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual complex Cancel this option and you can t inter the interface of advanced options With Feed components This is for feeding axis If the machine has not feeding axis this option should be canceled Auto Datum If you input a number in it the machine will datum when the run time reaches the number It can eliminate the cumulate error of the mechanism 6 3 Worktable Bachine Options i Axis T Axis k Machine options aa Fulse Vit 0 0066500000 a Fulse Unit 0 OOBES00000 al i ay Range 1400 0 Range J500 0 Work mode ou Datum F Dir Datum F Dir Engrave Gr adeEngr ave Hole Auto Datum Datum speed 30 0 start speed 10 0 Const speed 20 0 Chai ck speed 70 0 Test speed fast 100 0 Aeceleration 700 0 Test speed slow 100 0 Lasers space 0 0 Saye Close 6 2 1 Pulse unit lt means the distance that the laser head moves when the control system output a pulse If you don t know this numerical value please click Pulse unit calcul X Move 19 950000 Heed pulse 3000 Move When the stepping motor moves a circuit the laser head will move a relative length You need to input the number in it Need pulse The number is driver s subdivision nu
47. rol card C Fix control card and put cover on computer as it is D Connect control card to laser machine by data wire that is attached with machine E Turn on power and run PC When PC starts the control card can be checked automatically There is an instruction for finding new hardware At first please choose cancel and then run the file Drivers Win2000 or Win XP SetupMpc03 exe 18 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 2 EPCOS Driver Setup For Windows EF Click Setup the driver will be installed automatically Then restart the computer please 1 2 3 Manual installation Generally the control card can be installed automatically Sometimes the control card cant be installed because the install program is damaged Now you have to install the control card manually It is supposed that the OS is installed in C disk Copy MpcO3ls inf in Drivers to C WINDOWSI INF Copy MPCO3LS SYS in Drivers to C WINDOWS SYSTEM32 DRIVERS 1 3 Installation of MPCO5 card Run the file Drivers CommCt1 exe 2 BPCOS5S L CommCtl1 1 0 Start Installation You are now ready to install MPCO5 LYo Commet 1 0 Click the Nest Button to begin the installation or the Back Button to reenter the installation Information e Installation Wizard Cancel If this program is not installed PC can t communicate with MPCOS 1 4 Installation of the software Run Setup exe the dialog box as following COLE Lase
48. ser carving without surface touching and no need to fix normally when cutting acrylic the cutting edge is smooth and no need to polish process soft materials freely COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 5 The main technique parameter index Model number 5030 o e Note 1 Environment temperature When the environment temperature is above the maximum Cooling temperature 2 530 temperature the stability of the equipment will come down because of the poor heat sink When the environment temperature is below the minimum temperature it may cause the water in the laser machine freeze and the laser tube broken 2 Cooling water temperature When cooling water temperature is above the maximum temperature the efficiency of laser energy will descend quickly When cooling temperature is below the minimum temperature it may cause the water in the laser machine freeze and the laser tube broken 3 Relative humidity If the relative humidity is too high it will break the electric circuit and the high voltage may discharge It may lead to dangerous and damage to the laser power liStructure Introduction of 5030 40 1 The Whole appearance of the equipment COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Fig 3 1 2 The structure drawing of the equipment 1 Elevation the left side diagram Top part of the case left or right side small cove Lift platform right door Right and left side board left board front
49. t down Positioner 236 76 343 51 You can set origin point anywhere as you prefer 2 1 4 7 Array output options The corresponding icon is 1 Click this button Array output options Cell width 29 464 times gap 0 000 width 79 4 Cell height 6 265 times 1 gap D000 height E265 Lap Along r 0 000 Gap Along 1 000 M Array data Only Draw Box 4ubo cover Calculation OK LASER Cell Width X Y It is the original size of the data Times It is the number of rows and columns you need Gap It is the space between two adjacent rows or columns Width It is the width of whole data Height It is the height of whole data Gap along Y It is the space along Y axis between the first and second column Gap along X It is the space along X axis between the first and second row Array data Only Draw Box If you select this option there will be only one data on screen others will be shown as rectangles Auto cover Calculation This can calculate the number of row and column that can cover the whole material according to the parameter you input Click this button Baterial size options Ed Material widthp lt 900 00 hite E0000 Cancel 23 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Material width X It is the width of the work piece the default is the worktable s width Material height Y It is the height of the work piece the default is the worktable s height The following is a s
50. t way Use the transparent plastic to confirm the laser point position keep plastic slice from the lens above 1mm away When stick the dual adhesive tape prevent it polluting the lens It is better to change another dual adhesive tape when the point is too deep VI The Operating Introduction of the Control Panel 1 Main interface of PADO3 10 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual LASER INDICATOR LASER SWITCH Datum Laser head will move to the original point of the machine slowly Laser Laser on off Stop Cease the processing operation Test The laser head will run along the outline border of the processing data Start Pause Start pause the processing operation Esc Escape the current status window Menu Enter accessory interface Click this button then And Yn move the Z axis This function needs hardware machine support Enter 2 Startup interface When power on PAD will show System starting please wait 3 Main interface The main interface shows as following FILE SPEED 100 POWER 100 100 PIECES 1 DEL 11 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual File File names which are saved in MPC6515 controller Speed Percentage of speed When it is 100 the actual speed is the number which is set in processing data Power Percentage of power When it is 100 the actual power is the number which is set in processing data There are two options the former is for Corner Power
51. terface of set cut options Select the mode as Cut click Options and the dialog box as shown below Set cut options Speed 80 00 C Hot blow Power Sq 00 Elow while Conner power 10 00 ir Always blow Overlap o 00 nian cnc Speed vector speed on X Y axis Power the laser power when the layer is processed Corner Power the laser power when laser head runs on corners Because when laser head runs on corners the speed will slow down if the power is constant the corners will be cut deeper than others Overlap When a close graphics can t be cut as it is close adjusting this parameter can avoid it This may be caused by mechanical gaps The best way to avoid this problem is improve the mechanical precision of the machine Not Blow blowing function is closed 40 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Blow with Laser blowing when laser on Stop blowing when laser off This function needs hardware support Always Blow blowing when laser head moves and stop blowing when processing procedure finished This is advanced layer options Click this button Set Cut Options Laser P0000 k This is the PWM frequency 5 1 3 Interface of set engrave options Select the mode as Engrave click Options and the dialog box as shown below Set Engrave options Speed 400 00 Power 50 00 acan gap 0 100 IW ExpandSecale 15 7 iw Bi dir Iw Blow OF Cancel Speed engraving speed
52. tic control interface of the main power supply This interface supplies power to fan and air pump for automatic control 4 Connect the smoke ejected pipe with the wind device and the laser machine Connect the air pump wire to the machine wire 5 Install the PCI control card Put the PCI control card into the PCI Ground Slot fixed by the screw Connect the data bus to the PCI control Wire card Note Insert and pull out the data bus after power off or it will damage the machine or computer mainboard Ground Wire 6 Connect the ground wire the machine can be used normally only after connecting the ground wire or it will work abnormality or affect the working life According to the unified standard the standard build already connect the ground wire If the power supply comes from the building s socket when the entering line has three holes that the top hole of the triangle is the ground wire showing as the left diagram To judge if the ground wire connect well or not use the multimeter at the AC250V measure the two underneath holes the multimeter will show the voltage around 220V Then use the multimeter pen to measure the voltage between the upper hole and the two underneath holes one of it is 220V That is to say the upper bore is the ground wire thus there s no need to connect the ground wire Since power cord of the machine is also three pins ground wire of the machine can be drew out throug
53. uare Now click the left key of mouse the mouse will be changed to a circle You can change the direction by clicking F key If you press the left key of mouse and move mouse you can change the starting point The following is a sample 4 5 2 Set laser origin The corresponding icon is Click this button Set origin position Local data s position C Center top C Right top C Left center Center t Right center C Left down C Centerdown Right down Position 236 76 343 51 You can set origin point anywhere as you prefer 4 5 3 Array output options The corresponding icon is 8 Click this button Array output options Cell widtht lt 29 464 times fi gap ooo width 23 4 Cell height y 6 265 times 1 gap 0 000 height ope Gap Along 0 000 Gap Along 1 000 M Array data Only Draw Box 4ubo cover Calculation OK 35 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual Cell Width X Y It is the original size of the data Times It is the number of rows and columns you need Gap It is the space between two adjacent rows or columns Width It is the width of whole data Height It is the height of whole data Gap along Y It is the space along Y axis between the first and second column Gap along X It is the space along X axis between the first and second row Array data Only Draw Box If you select this option there will be only one data on screen others will be shown as rectangles
54. utput file Click this button you can export the processing files 2 4 Options Please refer to Chapter 6 II Explanation for AutoCAD Edition Run AutoCAD and the interface as following A AutoCad 2002 5 x Fie Edit View Insert Format Tools Draw Dimension Modify Image Window Help Laser Oe OB SQe 2 BAS gt BOSS S hewn __ gt COREE 2 Dora ee E i H Drawing1 dwg Options z Bim l Unite lines E S amp Ab a o0 oo O48 Command Specify opposite corner Command Specify opposite corner Command 25 COLE Laser Engraving Machine Manual 3 1 Laser output Please refer to Chapter 2 3 2 Export Data Click this button you can export the processing files 3 3 Options Please refer to Chapter 6 3 4 Unite lines This tool can unite several lines that are intersecting as one line This is usually used for DXF files IV Explanation for Universal Edition When run the software the interface is as following All system function can be found on tool bars File lf BEANIE Grae Qh Tecle Qi Lacer 2 Fiew 1 Eelp iH ey x Dare d Pza Bot 5 F m 120 A Import data Set origin position aN oa Edit tools bar Layer tools bar Status bar 10 gd i 4 0 30 A S BN Fl aN ai Ton 1I0 120 130 140 150 OG BEE SHS SOB tee B 25 TL 28 Parked times COOL finished O toes Let mouse stay on an icon for a
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