User User Manual - CheckMate Lasers
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1. Phase four Depletion phase The service time of laser tube is nearing its end It has been determined the laser tube service life can be directly attributed to the operation of the XM8 Laser The length of steady phase is the key of laser tube usage The quality of maintenance directly affects the length of steady phase The essentials for proper maintenance are as follows l XM8 Laser working environment must be consistent Power voltage must be steady If voltage fluctuates too much steady power supply should be equipped The machine must be placed firmly on flat flooring without whi r as p Bere SETTE E LECME inc LASER ENGRAMING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING CheckMate WWW celti com great vibration and XM8 Laser cannot work in a damp environment 2 Laser beam output current should be lower than 20mA In addition laser beam intensity should be adjusted to be as low as possible while still satisfying engraving depth and speed a 13 17mA is relatively suitable current range 3 Laser tube is a heating element so the quality and quantity of circulating water is essential a Quality distilled water is essential 1 Replace circulating water regularly every three days to one week 11 Replacing water is carried out only when XM8 Laser is not in operation b Quantity Ensure there is enough circulating water 5 gallons 25 kilograms i Be sure the temperature of circulating water is between 41 F 77 F 52. p Eee SETTE E LECME inc CheckMate LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING II WWW ee com 14 White lithium grease should be lightly appl ed to linear rails regularly 15 Personnel without proper training should not operate the XM8 Laser 16 Do not strike the XM8 Laser keys and buttons press lightly to avoid damages to these components 17 It is discourage to operate the XM8 Laser during thunder or lightning storms Maintenance l TAR B Use of impure contaminated water for circulation is highly discouraged Unclean water deeply influences the laser power and shortens the laser tube lifespan The damage of laser tube due to the impure water is not covered under warranty CheckMate Lasers advises the use of pure distilled water Ensure the water is not less than 5 gallons 25 kilograms and completely covers the water pump if a water circulator 1s not present During laser operation the operator must regularly test the water temperature once the water become warm immediately change water to eliminate production interruption simply drain part of the water and refill with cold water When adjusting the laser beam output do not exceed 20MA to prevent fast aging of laser tube Operator must clean the water case water pump and rubber pipe every three days to weekly minimum Operator must clean the lens prior to new work day operations The reflective mirrors should be cleaned carefully otherwise
3. OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT AND EXPLAINED ALL POTENTIAL HAZARDS THAT COULD RESULT FROM THE IMPROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT NOTICE The equipment sold hereby should only be used by properly trained personnel who follow proper safety precautions Familiarize all persons with safety practices before they use the equipment LECME inc LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING CheckMate WWW ee com 1 Introduction 1 1 Safety introduction The XM8 Laser described here is a Class I laser device Class III with red diode pointer and is considered dangerous if not operated properly e The laser beam can instantly ignite cloth wood paper plastics and many other common items and can seriously burn flesh including eyes e Care must be taken to avoid serious injury and or blindness e Always operate this and any other high power lasers in an environment free of flammable materials children pets spectators etc e Always use infrared eye protection goggles when operating this laser Failure to due so may result in permanent blindness e The XM8 Laser uses lethal high voltages Care must be taken when working with the high voltage Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death e Builder and or user assume all risks By assembling this laser kit or by using the information contained in this manual to build repair or otherwise work with lasers or other high voltage devices of any kind you do so at your own risk 1 2 Additiona
4. Skgs ee S gt whi r ee Eee were E L ECME ine CheckMate ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING system WWW delene com Pulse unit calli Eg More 20 400000 Heed pulse 6400 Move The Complex Method When default parameter Move 36 make a frame of 10 10cm in software but you will get a 10cm X direction L Y direction frame on the round surface 36 10 Move L Move L 3 6 Move The Simple Method Use the spreadsheet to quickly determine the Move figure Standard imperial decimal format 1 Enter design Frame Width amp Frame Height 2 Enter Object Diameter use calipers for the utmost accuracy 3 The proper figure metric to enter into Move will be displayed at bottom LECME inc CheckMate LASER ENGRANING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING WWW ee com 6 Safety Consideration and Maintenance Procedures 6 1 Safety consideration 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 It s prohibited to operate the XM8 Laser without proper grounding The grounding wire of laser power must be connected with the earth It should not be connected to building products such as doors windows water pipes etc The wire should be pulled to the outdoor ground or via the outlet plug It is required of all parts of the XM8 Laser and user s computer be grounded to ensure avoidance of damage to XM8 Laser and injuries caused by sta
5. as may be so affected and the order shall be modified in writing accordingly Any claim for adjustment hereunder may be asserted at any time prior to shipment of the last item due under this order It is agreed that the prices stated herein are based upon normal supplied and labor costs and that any request of Buyer necessitating overtime or other expense shall be deemed a change under this provision 14 REPRODUCTION RIGHTS Designs processes drawings specifications reports photographs data and other technical or proprietary information relating to this order shall remain the property of Seller and Buyer agrees that it will not use any of such items or information therein for the production or procurement from any other source of articles furnished in connection with this order nor reproduce or otherwise appropriate the same without the prior written authorization of Seller or until such items or information become publicly known through a source other than Buyer 15 CONFIDENTIAL Buyer agrees that it will not disclose or make available to any third party any of the items referred to in Paragraph 14 or any information contained in such items without obtaining the prior written consent of Seller or until such information becomes publicly known through a source other than Buyer 16 INFRINGEMENT Except insofar as this order calls for articles or materials not manufactured by Seller or manufactured by Seller pursuant to Buyer s drawings or specifica
6. inlet of the unit to the water outlet of the XM8 ec Zu Br gt e on atte dii Input the power 212332522 N DENT supply Water letout LASER FNGRANING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems as S www CheckMateLasers com 4 1 7 Installation of the air pump compressor 1 Insert the power line of the air pump into the XM8 Laser 2 Connect the rubber tube of pump compressor air outlet with the air inlet of the XM8 Laser 4 1 8 Installation of the smoke exhaust fan 1 Connect the air inlet of the exhaust fan with exhaust port of the XM8 Laser 2 Plug in the power line of the fan 4 1 9 Installation of the laser tube 1 Remove the screw from the two mounts used for mounting of the laser tube Place the laser tube on the two bases Laser beam output is located on right side position laser output facing mirror 1 Secure the laser tube Plug in water inlet and outlet tubes Connect the laser tube power wires Turn on the power supply of the XM8 Laser NEN The water pump should start pumping water a Ensure there are no bubbles in the laser tube check in 1 minutes b Rotate the laser tube to remove any bubbles c INTENT Water inlet of the laser tube should be lower than the water outlet 9 Insert the power line of the laser power supply into the control box 4 1 10 Detections Turn on the Master Power key the Drive Power then Laser Power of the XM8 Laser 1 Ifthe X Y are not in home position lens asse
7. operate the XM8 Laser Do not strike the XM8 Laser keys and buttons press lightly to avoid damages to these components In the event of damage or fire turn off power to the XM8 Laser immediately It is discouraged to operate the XM8 Laser during thunder or lightning storms Operators should follow all the above mentioned regulations carefully Manufacturer will not take responsibility for any issues with the XM8 Laser or physical injuries due to negligence on the part of operators gt whi li p r SETTE E LECME inc LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING CheckMate WWW celti com 6 2 Maintenance procedures 6 2 1 Cooling water The XM8 Laser requires at minimum 5 gallons 25 kilograms of distilled water the temperature of the cooling water should not exceed 95 F 35 C Circulating water should be fresh distilled water containing no impurities If excessive vector cutting is the primary application it is recommended to implement a water chiller 6 2 2 Laser tube 1 There should be no air bubbles in the laser tube Air bubbles can severely damage the laser tube 2 It is recommended that the electrical current be below 20MA when the laser tube is in operation a The higher the electrical current the shorter the laser tube lifespan 3 When laser tube has ended its lifespan or has been damaged it should be replaced immediately Warning Replacement of laser tube should follow these steps to properly un
8. operation a Troubleshooting possibilities 1 There is external interference radios cell phones speakers magnets etc 11 XM8 Laser not grounded properly check ground wire ti Static electricity of environment is to high use grounding pad strap iv PC has electrical or software issues if possible check output from different PC v USB cable is problematic replace to eliminate USB as problem vi Engraving path has faults redesign project 4 The depth of engraving on any material is too shallow a Troubleshooting possibilities 1 Laser beam deviates check beam alignment gt whi r p Eee SETTE E VECME in LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems CheckMate www CheckMateLasers com 1 Optic components are polluted or damaged for example the plating film of reflective mirrors 1s degraded damaged scratched worn off fallen off clean or replace 111 Focusing lens 1s polluted clean or replace iv The power of laser tube decreases ensure clean electrical power check age of tube replace Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions What focal length lens typically ships with each XM Laser e King 2 5 63 5mm e Queen 2 5 63 5mm e Rook HS 2 5 63 5mm e Rook 1 77 45mm e Bishop 1 77 45mm e Knight 1 77 45mm e Pawn 1 77 45mm e Available for thick acrylic vector cutting o 3 15 80mm o King Queen Rook HS only What is the beam d
9. C 25 C 4 Under the condition of satisfying working requirement optimum working method should be used to extend service life of laser tube as far as possible 5 Reflective mirrors and focal lens a The surfaces of reflector lens and focusing lens has been polished precisely and plated with a special layer of thin reflective film Their surface cleanliness directly affects the reflective rate and focusing effect of laser beam so they should be cleaned and maintained regularly Cleaning should be strictly followed by outlined maintenance procedures which can extend the optics service life 6 Water pump and air blower a Their maintenance is relatively simple When XM8 Laser completes projects for the day the accessories should be maintained Dust must be removed and cleaned regularly so as not to influence the working effect and service life Air blower has special requirement such as not to be operated in rain or intense sunshine Troubleshooting Laser tube does not output laser beam during testing 1 What to check a Is water flowing freely b Has the laser power supply been damaged c Has the laser tube been damaged 2 Laser scanning mechanism doesn t work when power switch has been turned on a Check whether the control panel supplies power b Check whether the USB connection of XM8 Laser and PC has issues c Check whether the installation of XM8 Software has issues 3 There is misplacement of engraving and cutting images during
10. LECME inc CheckMate CheckMateLasers co e TS User Manual CheckMate Laser systems L ECME ine CheckMate NGRANING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING sy asers WWW ee com Forward yx Thank you very much for purchasing a CheckMate Lasers laser system XM8 Laser we genuinely appreciate your business and welcome you to our family yx Please read this User Manual carefully prior to using your new XM8 Laser to ensure complete familiarity of the equipment It is imperative to fully understand the information outlined here to ensure your XM8 Laser is working properly and safely to provide for long term production yx Please shut off the power supply immediately and refer to this manual if any unusual circumstance occurs If you can t resolve the problem yourself please contact CheckMate Lasers or your local agent through email or phone yx Login into CheckMate Lasers website http www CheckMateLasers com at any time to obtain current and correct contact information immediately so you may obtain new information or help from CheckMate Lasers or your local agent at any time xx Please refer to the Equipment maintenance and safety notice in order to ensure operator and machine safety TERMS amp CONDITIONS The placing of this order by Buyer constitutes acceptance by the Buyer of the terms and conditions herein contained 1 PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Seller shall sell to Buyer and Buyer shall purchase from Supplier for the Pric
11. aged due to scratches worn off scum buildup etc it will influence the depth of engraving and cutting quality and should be replaced as soon as possible XMS Lasers should be kept dry inside the system at all times Especially reflective mirrors laser power and switch power If moisture has accumulated in XM8 Laser operator should remove power cable from power outlet then completely dry with hairdryer If the laser beam alignment shifts when engraving it should be adjusted as soon as possible When troubleshooting XM8 Laser power cable should be removed from electrical outlet first It is discouraged to plug and pull cables and connecting wires inside machine with electricity connected Before use always check whether cooling water and external connecting wires are normal It is prohibited to operate without cooling water circulation The cooling system can prevent the laser tube from overheating cracking becoming damaged Safety Attention and Maintenance I Safety attention l ARA Avoid operating the XM8 Laser without grounded wire connected The grounding wire for laser power must be connected to ground not to a door or window pump and other establishments and it must be connected to the outdoor ground Operator should check whether water is flowing freely from the water pump when starting the XM8 Laser each time CheckMate Lasers strongly prohibits operating the XM8 Laser without water circulation The water container shoul
12. ard e Coated Metals e Masonite e Rubber e Composites e Matte Board e Silicon e Delrin e Melamine e Stone e Fabrics e Mylar e Styrene e Fiberglass e Nylon e Veneer e Foam e Paper e Wood Can CheckMate Laser systems engrave or cut unprocessed non anodized metal Unfortunately without HIGH wattage units 400 watts no CO2 laser will engrave or cut into raw metal directly unassisted CO2 lasers use a wave frequency that allows the lasering of virtually any material see above with the exception of raw metals Only anodized or coated metal can be engraved by CO2 lasers Although there is metal marking a solution available that when used according to the manufacturer guidelines generates a chemical reaction crystallizes their paste which creates solid black engraving on un coated metals This procedure when done correctly is extremely durable and under testing has withstood military testing outer space applications lubricants salt water spray high heat testing high pressure water washing and abrasion tests e To date marks have been made on e The solution is also expected to work on e Aluminum e Carbide e Brass e Gold e Chromed Steel e Niobium e Copper e Palladium e Lead coated Steel e Pewter e Stainless Steel e Platinum e Tin e Silver e Titanium e Tantalum e Tungsten Carbide amp ECME ine CheckMate www CheckMateLasers com 3 Components of CheckMate Lasers 3 1 Components of the XM8 Laser Laser cabinet cov
13. d be large enough to guarantee the circulation of water at 5 gallons 25 kilograms The water temperature should be at about 77 F 25 C change water if the temperature exceeds this degree Distilled water is highly recommended and water should be changed regularly every three days to weekly The reflective mirrors and focus lens should be cleaned with professional camera lens paper or medical cotton stick with denatured alcohol or mixture of alcohol and ether the mixing proportion of alcohol and ether is 1 1 Usually they should be cleaned once a week minimum Always operate ventilation when XM8 Laser is in operation to avoid polluting the optics Drain laser tube s water in extreme cold temperatures to avoid crack of glass tube during cold weather Placing dangerous items around machine is discouraged to avoid fire hazards NEVER operate XM8 Laser unattended in the event mechanical failure occurs There is a laser tube and high pressure parts in the XM8 Laser untrained personnel should be prohibited from disassembly repair and upgrading of XM8 Laser system Any reflective objects and materials should not be placed in the XM8 Laser to prevent the laser beam from reflecting towards a human body or flammable article s directly XM8 Laser should not be operated without clean electrical power output A line conditioner voltage regulator or transformer may be required to ensure stable steady electrical power gt whi r
14. ddresses three 3 key laser beam issues o Cleanliness Keeps the area be laser engraved or cut clean of debris and smoke o Airborne Gets the debris and smoke airborne so the ventilations system can expel outdoors o Flammage Minimizes to nearly eliminates flammage that is inherent when cutting materials e A constant clean electrical power current ensures quality engraving and or cutting without any fluctuation in beam quality output L ECME E ine Checkit Enarar na CUTTING MARKING ETCHING system 2 Capabilities of XM8 Laser systems CheckMate Lasers has wide applications in many fields the XM8 Laser you have chosen will be essential to targeting many materials products markets and industry opportunities Refer to the CheckMate Lasers Forums regularly for articles to expand your laser system business opportunities http www checkmatelasers com index php forums What materials can be processed by CO laser Virtually any materials except unprocessed metals see below and substances that are too heat sensitive such as foam Other than that the materials the XM8 Laser can raster engrave into and or vector cut are nearly limitless Here is a brief list of materials that have been proven to work well you may come up with many more e Acrylic e Glass e Painted Metals e Anodized Aluminum e Kevlar e Plastics e Carbide e Laminated Plastics e Polycarbonate e Ceramic Substrates e Leather e Polyester e Cloth e Marble e Pressbo
15. e construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada Seller and Buyer hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Nevada or of federal courts located in Nevada with respect to any dispute controversy or other matter relating to or arising out of this order This contract is non assignable and any attempt to assign any right duties or obligations under this contract will be void except in the case of a change in ownership contract will insure to present owner All rights and remedies of either party whether evidenced hereby or by any other contract instrument or paper shall be cumulative and may be evidenced hereby or by any other contract instrument or paper shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently In the event either party shall on any occasion fail to perform any term of this contract and the other party shall not enforce that term failure to enforce on that occasion shall not prevent enforcement on any other occasion 7 NOTICES All notices requests consents and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by registered or certified mail postage prepaid or transmitted by Telex TXW or Facsimile to addresses set forth below addresses subject to change by written notice 8 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of parties with reference to the subject matter hereof 9 SHIPMENT AND PASSAGE OF TITLE Shipment will be
16. e easily determined through spot testing if not aligned properly the dot burn will not be round as expected but odd shaped adjust the upper third screw to dial in the third reflective mirror Attention CheckMate a www CheckMateLasers com VECME in NGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems How to Use the XM8 Laser software Review XM8 User Manual Software for software installation and operation procedures How to Use the Rotary Attachment Place the rotary attachment onto the laser engraving platform 2 Plug in the connecting cable to the rotary attachment connection point noted in the image above The rotary attachment may be placed anywhere on the engraving platform 1 Ensure the rotary attachment is horizontally straight Allow space for the laser head motion movement when beginning or ending start to finish Activate the power switch for the rotary attachment located next to USB connection noted in the image below Enter the figure derived from the Rotary attachment Move formula spreadsheet into the Move field gt Engrave the project ze Oe ee Done Rotary FAQ s What is the maximum diameter possible 3 15 7 87 8 20cm What it the maximum object length The standard rotary max is 11 811 30cm in length Custom lengths King max 39 37 100cm Queen max 27 56 70cm Rotary takes up 7 87 20cm What is the maximum weight supported Maximum supported weight is 111bs
17. e provided above the Equipment described above in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement For purposes of this Agreement the term Equipment shall include all components of the Equipment all associated software licensed by Seller pursuant to Section 2 hereof and all upgrades enhancements and replacements thereof made available or required to be made available to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement 2 LICENSE OF RELATED SOFTWARE A Seller hereby grants to Buyer a perpetual irrevocable nonexclusive fully paid up transferable license to possess and use the operational computer software for the Equipment including without limitation the object code embodiment thereof and all related documentation collectively the Software solely with the Equipment and to reproduce the Software in connection with such use B Buyer acknowledges that it is acquiring no ownership interest in the Software and that all right title and interest in and to the Software remain with Seller 3 INSTALLATION AND TRAINING Prior to the delivery date set forth above if Buyer and Seller have agreed Buyer shall prepare the installation site for the Equipment in accordance with Supplier s installation specifications Upon notice by Buyer of the arrival of the Equipment at Buyer s facility Seller shall install the Equipment in a timely manner and in accordance with Seller s installation specifications In addition Seller will provide Buyer with
18. er lid X stepper motor second mirror ECME ine ASER ENGRAVING CUTTING ARKING ETCHING systems aser tube er motor ockets Laser tube adjustment TR Seton Zu POWER SEES sey Ground CheckMate www CheckMateLasers com ven X Drive 36V switch power supply for Drive 24V switch power supply control PCB A Y Drive Z Drive LH EETL T a x n CheckMate www CheckMateLasers com Switch itch bannere date na Vethett nenn dini ee ECME ine Check ck Mate LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems www CheckMateLasers com Tiger Dawes PWM Auto or Manual si engrave operation Emergency Switch Panic Button n the red light is ie laser tube will fire doors are closed n the red light is on tube will NOT fire less if the doors are d or closed Following are steps required to install and setup the XM8 Laser Install the laser tube and ensure the distilled water is circulating freely through the laser tube after the wire ties have been removed proceed as follows 1 Turn on Air Switch located within the side door Turn on Master Power located on front of XM Laser Turn on Drive Power located on front of XM8 Laser Turn on Laser Power located on front of XM8 Laser Turn on Laser Switch located on the control panel Conduct beam alignment
19. gate termination costs to Buyer but Buyer shall reimburse Seller for the cost of labor overhead and material costs and other commitments made by seller in reliance upon this order Insolvency of the Buyer the filing of a petition in bankruptcy or the commencement of any insolvency or receivership proceeding shall be deemed a termination of the Buyer Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein if Seller shall at any time have grounds for insecurity with respect to Buyer s performance hereunder and buyer shall fail to provide adequate assurance of due performance within thirty 30 days after the mailing to it by Seller of a demand for such assurance then Seller may consider this contract repudiated and shall have all the rights to a Seller for such repudiation under the General laws of Nevada L ECME ine CheckMate LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING sy asers WWW ee com 13 CHANGES No change shall be made in descriptions and specifications relating to this order without the written consent of Seller Subject to the foregoing Buyer by written order may make changes in drawings specifications delivery schedules shipment or packing of articles if such changes increase or decrease the cost of or the time required for performance of this order or otherwise affects any of the provisions of this order an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or delivery schedule or both and in such other provisions of this order
20. iameter size of each lens e 1 77 45mm 003 0762mm e 2 5 63 5mm 007 0 1778mm e 3 15 80mm 009 0 2286mm E O fee Laser power is bad Change laser power XMS Laser doesn t produce laser beam Laser power data wire is bad Change laser power data wire There is no TTL signal output in control Check control signal The laser tube is aging Change laser tube XMS Laser can t cut The focus lens is dirty Clean the focus lens completely The reflective mirror s is dirty Clean the reflection lens The laser beam power is not right Increase the laser power The laser beam is not passing through center of Adjust the third reflective There are two cuts focus lens may be bouncing off lens assembly mirror When cutting a square it becomes parallelogram A Bernd ioe oro The X Y guide is not square Adjust X Y guide to square parallelogram
21. install and disassemble the laser tube safely 1 Stop the running machine prior to disassembly Drain the cooling water from the laser tube Open the back door Remove water tubes connections from both ends of laser tube joint Remove the anode and cathode wiring from the laser tube Remove the fixed screw Remove the laser tube from the back left side of the tube the opposite end of the laser beam output carefully and place into a safe location NSS The replaced laser tube is fragile and requires proper disposal Adhere to local laws rules and regulations regarding disposal and or recycling of glass work CheckMate Lasers does not take any responsibility for the replaced glass laser tube Tora PD After removal of the depleted or damaged glass laser tube and replacement with a new laser tube the following procedure should be implemented 1 Install the laser tube into the XM8 Laser in the right direction a Laser beam output should be pointed to the right toward the first reflective mirror 2 Secure the fasten button 3 Connect with the water inlet and outlet tubes 4 Connect the anode and cathode power wires to the laser tube a Due to the high voltage with the anode wire it is highly recommend to utilize insulation 5 Turn on the water pump and cycle the water for one minute 6 Adjust the location of the laser tube to remove any air bubbles from the laser tube 7 Close the door 8 Begin testing procedures L ECME E inc CheckMa
22. ise for any delays or failure to deliver as the result of any cause beyond its reasonable control including without limiting the generality of the foregoing acts of God of a public enemy or of the Buyer or disputes accidents transportation conditions government actions of any kind inability to secure adequate material or labor or any cause similar or dissimilar to the foregoing Quoted delivery dates are Seller s best estimate on the basis of current schedules In no event shall Seller be liable for special or consequential damages resulting from failure to meet requested delivery schedules Incremental or additional costs incurred by Seller as a result of Buyer s alternation of the delivery schedule whether or not such alteration constitutes a change under Paragraph 11 hereof will be borne by Buyer Buyer agrees to inspect the equipment at Seller s designated facility prior to shipment at Buyer s expense for the purpose of confirming the operating condition functions features and performance of the equipment If buyer fails to inspect the equipment prior to shipment to Buyer s designated facility Buyer relinquishes the right to refuse acceptance of and to make payment for the equipment for reasons relating to the equipment s functions features and or performance 12 TERMINATION AND BREACH This contract may be terminated by Buyer only when approved in writing by Seller In the event of termination Seller will take immediate steps to miti
23. l items require for XM8 Laser setup You will need the following items in order to complete setup of the XM8 Laser e One large water bucket with a capacity of 5 gallons of distilled water water from which all gases and minerals have been removed will be used for cooling of the laser tube if water circulator chiller was not purchased e A single strand of copper wire at 12 gauge 08 or 2mm diameter a bit thicker than standard wire coat hanger will be required for grounding 1 3 Technical specifications This manual uses the CheckMate Lasers Queen laser system as the example the XM8 Laser is equipped with a CO2 glass laser tube The high power laser beam is created by the laser tube under high pressure which will first pass through a series of reflective mirrors prior to passing through the focal lens which is focused onto the surface of the material which vaporizes that material in order to raster engrave and or vector cut the material successfully e High grade and exact mechanics are used to guarantee the precision and long time stable production e FExhaust fans air exhaust pipe and track exhaust are used to ventilate away the fumes and dust created by the laser beams vaporization process Effectively minimizing smoke and debris on the optics The ventilation system allows the laser system to operate cleanly safely and properly e Air assist is the hose plumbing from outside the laser system to the laser beam output location This a
24. m CheckMate Lasers on UTTING MARKING ETCHING systems S Pa www CheckMateLasers com LECME 1 sg ME CheckMate ASER ENGRAVING 4 1 3 Location of the machine The XM8 Laser should be placed on a flat surface near the desired outdoor ventilation location window door wall outlet etc then adjust the four feet to lift the XM8 Laser off of the four wheels for stability 4 1 4 Grounding A single strand of copper wire at 12 gauge 08 or 2mm diameter a bit thicker than standard wire coat hanger will be required for grounding L ECME fic CheckMate NGRANING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING system www CheckMateLasers com 4 1 6a Installation of the water pump accessory 1 Connect water pump to the XM8 Laser Place the pump into the bucket Insert the power wire into the main engine Connect the water outlet with the water inlet of the machine Insert the water outlet of the machine into the rubber tube Finally place the rubber tube into the bucket dee ee dI 4 1 6b Installation of the water circulator chiller Do not plug into 220v socket if unit is 110v or the unit will be permanently damaged pat ti ow the temperature J i i an Lamp showing running 4 _ normally Remove the water inlet cover located on top of the circulator chiller Pour distilled water into the water tank until full Connect the water outlet of the chiller to the water inlet of the XM8 Laser Connect the water
25. m and against any and all claims damages losses costs expenses and other liability of whatever nature that Seller suffers or incurs by reason of any such unintended use This warranty is made in lieu of any warranty expressed implied or statutory and no agreement extending or modifying it will be binding upon Seller unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE LECME INC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS AND THE STATED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR of es 2 elit li e p ar Sra as SETTE LECME ine LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING sy CheckMate DS Le WWW dediti com LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF LECME INC FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS 5 INDEMNITY Buyer shall indemnify and save the Seller harmless from any and all claims by for or against the Seller or Buyer as a result of injury or damage to Buyer Buyer s employees or other persons caused by the equipment during the course of its use herein sold by the Seller to the Buyer unless the injury or damages is as result of negligent manufacture or otherwise 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS This contract is made governed by and shall b
26. made F O B Point of Origin In the absence of specific shipping instructions method of shipment will be determined by the Seller In all cases Seller s responsibility except as stated in its warranty cease and risk of loss shall pass upon delivery of the material to the carrier irrespective of the method of shipment and method of payment for shipment 10 SECURITY INTEREST Buyer hereby grants to seller a first priority lien and purchase money security interest in the Equipment purchased hereunder and in all subsequently purchased Equipment and any and all components material systems and sub systems incorporated therein together with all operating and maintenance manuals and other documents required by this Agreement and all moneys securities and other property resulting from the sale pledge or other disposition of the same Buyer will keep the Equipment free from any and all adverse liens security interests and encumbrances Buyer hereby agrees to execute any and all promissory notes UCC 1 Financing Statements and other documents and pay any and all fees taxes or other costs as necessary to allow the Seller to perfect its interest in the Equipment Seller agrees that upon full satisfaction of the purchase price and all related charges for the Equipment Seller shall execute UCC termination statements as necessary 11 DELIVERY Seller will endeavor to meet delivery schedules but in no case shall Seller incur any liability consequential or otherw
27. may require beam alignment Pay close attention to the focal distance each time prior to beginning projects If the focal distance is not exact engraving and cutting quality will suffer greatly Operator should clean the working table after each project to ensure smooth operation Operator should clean the XM8 Laser when finish working It should be done when the power is off manual movement of the lens assembly will be possible but do not force 10 Every week operator should clean the linear rails and add a light film of white lithium grease to the rails 11 Every week operator should clean the outside accessories fan air pump etc Introduction of the XMS Laser vulnerable parts 1 Laser tube This machine uses a China made sealed off type carbon dioxide glass laser tube Air volume in the glass tube 1s fixed whose service life is approximately 1 year Its service can be roughly divided into four phases Phase one Excellent phase when laser tube is in steady status All performances are in the best status Phase two Steady phase when laser tube is in steady status Under the same current light intensity is a little weaker than that in phase one but is enough to satisfy working demand Phase three Decline phase After being used for a quite long time every index of laser tube begins to decrease The laser beam intensity becomes weaker Now you can increase current and slow down speed to satisfy requirements for engraving depth
28. mbly will move back to its home origin If the X Y stays in original position and you cannot move lens assembly manually in any direction this indicates that the drive system of the XM8 Laser is operating properly 3 Press test button if the XM8 Laser operates properly the amperage meter hand indicator will move LECME inc ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING CheckMate WWW ee com 4 2 Installation of the XM8 Laser USB cable Your personal computer PC will indicate XM8 Laser connection with finding new hardware or similar message dependent upon operating system on the PC 4 3 Detection of software Open the software press each button on the control panel of XM8 Laser to ensure proper operation 4 4 Beam Alignment of the laser beam path 4 4 1 The laser beam optical path reference diagram 2 Laser tube The first reflective mirror The second reflective mirror The third reflective mirror Focus lens Object being laser engraved cut O e e ar Working platform Proper laser beam alignment is essential to the proper operation of the XM8 Laser system The complete system is made up of the laser tube three reflective mirrors one focusing lens and related adjustment screws These are the main beam alignment items of the XM8 Laser The laser beam path has a direct relationship to the engraving and cutting quality therefore be patient and meticulous when adjusting the laser beam alignment path Atte
29. mooth operation 6 2 7 XM8 Laser cleaning procedure 1 Using a damp cloth wipe bottom of XM8 Laser chassis 2 If necessary use a vacuum to remove debris DO NOT use compressor optics will be compromised 3 Using the 409 or equivalent and cleaning sponge to clean interior and exterior cabinet 4 Acrylic in XM8 Laser lid DO NOT use glass cleaner use acrylic cleaner if available if not available then plain water and clean lint free cloths will suffice Clean the XM8 Laser once a week A LECME inc CheckMate LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING WWW ee com Maintenance and Repair Laser engraving mechanism lens assembly and worktable should be kept clean of dust and debris Preventative maintenance should be conducted on a regular basis Weekly at minimum regardless of use Type of material environment and operating hours will determine frequency X amp Y axis railings should be cleaned gently with clean lint free cloths wet with denatured alcohol then lightly lubricated with white lithium grease regularly Do not allow grease to come in contact with belts Clean focusing lens with Q tip wetted with lens cleaning fluid denatured alcohol or absolute ethyl alcohol chemically pure once a day at minimum material environment operating hours will determine frequency Floating dust on reflective mirrors can be blown away with a mini compressor or gently wiped off with lens cleaning cloths If mirror coating is dam
30. ntion LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems a www CheckMateLasers com 4 4 2 Adjustment of the first reflecting lens dA PY Place a post it or masking tape over reflective mirror 2 Move the lens assembly to upper left corner of the machine X1Y1 Press the test button on control panel to fire the laser tube to burn a dot into your test material Then move the laser head to the lower left corner of the machine X1Y2 to create another dot Use the adjustment screws of the first reflective lens to move dot burn location Repeat procedure until both dots in XIYI amp XI Y2 position line up 4 4 3 Adjustment of the second reflecting lens Pe I e Place a post it or masking tape over reflective mirror 3 Move the lens assembly to lower left corner of the machine X1Y2 Press test button to fire the laser tube to burn a dot into your test piece Then move the laser head to the lower right corner of the machine X2Y2 to create another dot Use the adjustment screws of the second reflective lens to move dot burn location Repeat procedure until both dots in X1Y2 amp X2Y2 position line up 4 4 4 Adjustment of the laser beam center location Finally ensure that the laser beam is in the center of the indication of the laser center 1 2 3 4 If it was not in the center adjust the laser tube position The second reflective mirror is used to dial in the laser beam to the center location The la
31. procedures Di m ECME ine CheckMate ASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems www CheckMateLasers com 4 Installation and Setup 4 1 Installation of the XM8 Laser 4 1 1 Working environment Note Although XM8 Laser have been designed to be user serviceable we recommend only qualified or trained personnel be authorized to install upgrade or repair the XM8 Laser 1 The XM8 Laser must be located in the dry environment Abnormal operation will occur if wet which could include short circuit of electronic components high voltage discharge etc moreover the moisture environment will cause metal components to degrade and rust 2 The XM8 Laser must be in a clean dust dirt free environment Excessive dust will pollute the optics lens and mirrors and shorten their lifespan in addition to increase the speed of abrasion of all mechanical parts 3 Working condition a Surrounding temperature 10 30 C relative humidity lt 70 b Power supply single phase 100 120V 200 240V 50Hz 1 6KW c The XM8 Laser should be well grounded with a grounding resistance less than 40 4 1 2 Unpacking of XM8 Laser Open the plywood box to remove the accessories and check them according to the provided accessory checklist Remove the plastic wrap covering XM8 Laser Check for any damage as a result of shipment If damage is discovered during installation immediately take photographs and NOTIFY delivery trucking shipping company then infor
32. quitable portion thereof less a reasonable allowance of use and depreciation Seller assumes no responsibility for the actual or alleged infringement of any foreign patent or other matter except as expressly stated in this Paragraph 17 Buyer agrees to pay to Seller all costs and expenses incurred by Seller in its defense and to pay the amount of any judgment against Seller in any suit or proceeding against Seller based upon a claim of infringement resulting from Buyer s combining any articles supplied hereunder with any articles or device not manufactured or supplied by Seller or from the sale or use of any such combination by Buyer 17 TAXES The amount of any present future sales use or similar taxes and import or export tariffs applicable to the products sold hereunder shall be payable by Buyer when and as incurred 18 SELLER S ADDITIONAL REMEDIES In addition to the rights specified herein Seller shall have all the rights and remedies of a Seller under the General Laws of Nevada and no waiver of or failure to enforce and as such right or remedy on one occasion shall be deemed a waiver of such right or remedy on any future occasion 19 SEVERABILITY These terms and conditions shall be severable and the invalidity or unenforceability of any of them under any circumstances shall not affect those terms and conditions which are not held to be invalid or unenforceable 20 BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER HAS THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED TO BUYER HOW TO SAFELY
33. reasonable product and user training as per the quotation accepted by Buyer Buyer agrees that no one will use the Equipment who has not been trained and who does not use the required safety equipment and safety practices outlined during the training 4 WARRANTY The Equipment is warranted to Buyer to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months for all parts and labor less laser tube and optics Seller will repair or replace at its option and no cost to Buyer any Equipment delivered to Seller s designated facility in a non operating condition pursuant to the above warranties Buyer shall be responsible for determining that the Equipment is in a non operating condition upon receipt and will identify the suspected malfunction to Seller The Seller s warranty does not apply to performance of the Equipment caused by abrasive materials corrosion due to aggressive fluids lightning improper voltage supply mishandling or misapplication in a manner inconsistent with that identified in Seller s catalogs and literature Any warranty granted by Seller to the Buyer shall be deemed void if the Equipment is used for any purpose not permitted hereunder In the event that the Equipment is altered or repaired by the Buyer without prior written approval by the Seller all warranties are void In no event shall Seller be liable for collateral or consequential damages In addition the Buyer shall indemnify Seller and hold Seller harmless fro
34. ser tube adjustment can adjust the location of the laser beam up or down Use the second reflective mirror mount to adjust the location of laser front and back L ECME E ine C heck Mate ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems www ee com LECME inc Enarar na CUTTING MARKING ETCHING syste CheckMate WWW delene com Adjust to front or back If the laser beam alignment path is adjusted properly the laser beam will be in the center of mirror mount 4 4 5 Adjustment of the lens focal length Lens Focal length 2 5 63 5t1mm to the surface of object 1 Focusing lens cap 2 Focusing lens convex curved s de down flat s de facing up 3 Air in nozzle 4 Air out nozzle 5 Lens cone 6 Focal length measurement Place material on engraving table loosen the screw which is on the left of the lens assembly adjust lens assembly to 2 5 63 5mm plus minus 1mm distance from material Then press the test button on the control panel and observe the size of laser beam burn size The best distance for focus is the one which makes the smallest dot ee gt whi r Sra ER SETTE E LEC ME ine CheckMate LASER ENGRAVING ME in stem WWW en com 4 4 6 Adjustment of the third reflective mirror i Ensure that the test material placed onto the engraving cutting table is flat and vertical in reference to the lens assembly This will b
35. st be turned on while engraving so as to avoid pollutants on optics It is prohibited to place any flammable and explosive articles close to the XM8 Laser so as to avoid fire or related accidents Air pump compressor must be in operation when vector cutting Inherent to typical cut materials is flammage air compressor assists in eliminating this dangerous situation Do not leave XM8 Laser unattended while cutting Any reflection objects and materials should not be placed in the XM8 Laser to prevent the laser beam from reflecting towards a human body or flammable article s directly While the XM8 Laser is in operation operators should be aware of working conditions such as whether the laser beam has been blocked air pump compressor failure unusual noise temperature of circulating water etc at all times t is the responsibility of operator to constantly monitor the XM8 Laser while in operation The crossbeam and lens assembly carriage cannot be moved manually If possible could imply motor failure The XM8 Laser should be placed in a location where there is no interference from or harmful effects of pollution strong electricity strong magnetism etc When the voltage is unstable it is recommended to use a voltage regulator or line conditioner to provide clean stable power to the XM8 Laser otherwise quality engraving cutting and electronics can be compromised Personnel who have not been properly trained in the operation of XM8 Laser should not
36. te LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING WWW detriti com 6 2 3 Maintenance supplies required The following items should be kept in stock for proper maintenance of XM8 Laser e Denatured Alcohol e White Lithium Grease e Lint free clothes e Cleaning sponge e 409 or equivalent e Optic cleaning kit o q tips o lens cleaning cloths o lens cleaning fluid 6 2 4 Maintenance of the focus lens The lens can be easily polluted by the dust smoke and debris created when laser engraving and or cutting and should be cleaned after extended use At minimum of focus lens should be inspected on a weekly basis Focus lens cleaning procedure 1 Loosen the screw on the left and turn down the lower part Twist off the air assist outlet and then turn down the nut with the appropriate tool Remove the focus lens Use lens cleaning fluid denatured alcohol or similar cleaning solution to clean the lens Use denatured alcohol to clean around the lens assembly and inner parts Reinstall the focus lens ETE The flat surface of the focus should face up convex side face down 6 2 5 Reflective mirrors cleaning procedure 1 Wrap lens tissue in Q tip and wet with lens cleaning fluid 2 Lightly wipe mirrors with wet lens tissue gently I SE a 6 2 6 Linear railings cleaning procedure 1 Clean the dirt from the railing with clean soft lint free cloth wetted with denatured alcohol 2 Upon completion spread a thin coat of white lithium grease to ensure s
37. tic electricity Operators cannot leave the XM8 Laser unattended while in operation XM8 Laser must be monitored at all times in the event of unforeseen circumstance occurring Check the submersible pump or water circulation unit to ensure water is out flowing freely upon beginning of the XM8 Laser operation It is prohibited to operate the XM8 Laser when water is not flowing from the pump through the laser tube Water container should be a large enough to contain a minimum of 5 gallons 25 kilograms of distilled water for proper cooling circulation The water temperature should be about 77 F 25 C with no contamination Circulating water should be changed regularly three days to one week The water in the laser tube should be drained out in extreme cold temperatures such as winter in order to avoid frost and cracking of the glass laser tube Due to laser tube and high pressure in the XM8 Laser non professional non qualified workers should not disassemble the machine without authorization Reflective mirrors and focusing lens Optics should be wiped with special camera lens paper or medical use cotton wetted by lens cleaning fluid If none is available denatured alcohol or a mixture of alcohol and ether proportion of ether and alcohol should be 1 1 will suffice Cleaning of optics should be done at minimum of once a week dependent upon material laser engraved cut this could increase to multiple times per week to daily Exhaust blower fan mu
38. tions Seller agrees to defend any suit or proceedings against Buyer based upon an infringement claim that any article or part thereof manufactured hereunder by reason of its manufacture sale or use infringes any United States patent which was issued at date of contract and agrees to pay the amount of any judgment against Buyer resulting therefrom together with all costs and expenses incident thereof provided however that such claim does not relate to articles or materials manufactured pursuant to Buyer s drawings or specifications provided further that Seller is notified of such an infringement claim or the threat of commencement of such suit or proceeding within two weeks of the time Buyer received notice thereof and is given an opportunity with the cooperation of Buyer to conduct the defense or settlement thereof Seller s liability to pay or incur expenses or to pay any costs damages or judgments under the foregoing provision shall be limited to an amount equal to Purchase price paid for the articles or material upon which such infringement claim is based less a reasonable allowance for the use and depreciation Seller reserves the right to substitute for articles materials or parts thereof which in its opinion might infringe other equally suitable products without altering the other conditions before or after sale Seller shall also have the right to take back infringing articles materials or parts thereof refuting the purchase price or an e
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