User Manual - CheckMate Lasers
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1. cleaning cycle should be done according to the using frequency and the workload 2 Cabinet of the machine Please confirm that the power is shut down and the wire has been cut down before you clean the machine It is better to use neutral cleanser Chemical cleanser such as alcohol and thinner may damage the cabinet machine parts or electric parts Do not use the too wet of cloth or water will damage the machine keep nails and sharp edged objects away from the surface and use soft cloth to wipe the surface gently 3 Plotting machine Plotting machine belongs to the precise parts which doesn t need especial regulation and cleaning If necessary you can use the soft cotton cloth to clean the sleek orbit with the neutral cleanser Attention The beam alignment of the laser system should be done by trained personnel If done incorrectly the precision of the engraving will be seriously affected 4 Rising falling worktable Rising falling worktable up and down worktable is equipped with special tools do not disassemble unless instructed by CheckMate Lasers staff 5 Optical lens The optical lens can be cleaned with the lens paper or Q tips The cleaning method is similar to cleaning a camera lens Neither wipe the same place repeatedly nor press the lens as the lens can be scratched Examine it closely after cleaning confirm that there is no haze lint dust debris on the lens After the cleanser has evaporated the laser system may be operated Att2. gas no liquor pollution no strong electromagnetic disturbance NOTE CO2 laser is suitable for nonmetal material only Chapter 2 Equipment 1 Remove the Casing Remove the box foam etc and all the securing devices and stuffing Make sure there is nothing left before connecting to the electrical source Move the X coordinate orbit around slowly make sure there is no obstacle and make it feel smooth Then move the saddle slowly and gently and make a full to and fro movement twice ecuring device Securing device Attention There is a securing device on the X coordinates railing of the laser system Remove it with a screwdriver before using the machine the first time 2 Place the Machine Put the machine in a place which is easy to connect to the computer Leave enough space around the machine for operation maintenance and air flow When the worktable rises and falls the linking board will move up and down So equip with the support feet before adjusting the worktable s height The machine should be placed on a table of suitable operating height 3 Set up the Electrical Wire Make sure the power switch is off Attention Must Keep the machine good ground Otherwise it will work abnormal Once the machine engraves abnormally the first place to be checked is the grounding 3271S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 support lecme com e 702 405 7853 a o ory WECME inc cil ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ET
3. height of the worktable It s necessary to ensure that the distance from the surface of workpiece to the center of the laser lens is 45mm 1 77 5 The use of the software a Please refer to the introduction for the software usage 6 Engraving a Use the software to design the patterns on the computer Choose the corresponding parameter operate the computer and output the parameter to the laser system The machine will operate immediately and engrave the design on the substrate 7 Attention a The laser radiation and the laser reflection on the human body especially on the eyes will cause serious damage Reflective materials should not be laser engraved b During operation the laser system electricity can produce very high voltage Neither come near the laser electricity nor touch the laser tube cables wires etc c Do put the laser engraving machine on an imbalanced table p 6 3271 S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 ee support lecme com e 702 405 7853 VECME iin ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems CheckMat e d Do not move the moving lens assembly by force e Keep the lens assembly and motion wheels clean f When there is dust on the mirrors or focus lens the laser quality will suffer greatly Conduct regular maintenance to ensure optics stay clean Chapter 4 Maintenance 1 Clean the Laser system In order to work efficiently and enduringly the machine should be cleaned periodically The
4. CHING systen 4 Connect the Machine to the Computer Connect the USB port of the machine and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable provided 5 Connect the Fan Equip the fan in the sleek trough which is on the left of the machine connect to the electricity power and fix the air pipe Attention When burning the material may produce smoke that may harm the human body and pollute the lens Be sure to keep the fan on clean the fan regularly The supply voltage of the exhaust fan pump is AC220V it must be connected to the EXHAUST FAN socket 6 Connect the cooling system Fix the silica gel hose used for cooling to the pump the other one to the water tank Infuse the cooling water and connect to the electrical source Attention Do start up the system of water cooling before the laser tubes work The circulating water must be clean water and the water hose must not leak Make sure the water is plentiful and the water temperature kept below 30 degrees centigrade after working for extended periods of time When the temperature is too low ensure there is no ice in the laser hoses The supply voltage of the water pump is AC220V It must be connected to the WATER PUMP socket 7 Connect the air pump The air pump is an optional unit necessary for cutting unnecessary for typical engraving application Don t attach the air pump directly to the laser system avoid machine vibration Use a silica gel pipe to connect the air pu
5. UE ME Mme Chelate ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems Ossa Tasers CheckMate User Manual Pawn Knight Bishop V1 2 oe 3271 S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 RET support lecme com e 702 405 7853 WECMB inc chain ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING syster sk a Introduction Thank you for choosing CheckMate Lasers for your engraving and cutting needs The laser system includes many advanced functions It is easy to operate and can work with very high precision This handbook is suitable for Pawn Knight and Bishop model laser systems Please read this introduction handbook first before you use the machine 1 About the Handbook The handbook provides details about the way of operating CheckMate Lasers laser system The usage of the corresponding software refer to Software CD Please read the security part and essential part before you read the text Security information 1 Laser Safety The CheckMate Lasers laser system adopts an enclosed design The laser and its radiation are completely confined within the shield and the cabinet Correct usage will be safe for the user The CheckMate Lasers laser system uses a glass CO2 tube The laser beam is invisible and has great energy So it is important for the operator to know and adhere to the following rules e Never open the cover of the machine nor take off any parts when the machine is working e Do wear the safety glasses and do protect the hands when i
6. according to the suggestions and tips in this handbook or not taking the lines connected for example The equipment of the software is according to the suggestions and tips in this handbook for software or not and all the parameters right or not If the problem cannot be solved according to the suggestions above or there is spark or abnormal burnt smell when the machine is operating please turn off the machine immediately and contact CheckMate Lasers immediately ka 3271 S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 re y support lecme com e 702 405 7853
7. e 3 Fire Protection for Safety Laser 1s a light with very high power and very highly focused It may cause the fire under certian cases something wrong with the hardware or software malfunction in the machine particularly using the machine to carve at a low speed So pay more attention to the following points e There must be a trained operator nearby when the machine is working The operator must have some knowledge of fire protection e When the material is on fire cut off the electricity immediately and then put out the fire Don t turn on the electrical source before receiving approval from a CheckMate technician e Materials that are easy to catch fire and explode such as alcohol gasoline etc 1s not near the laser system Please make sure you get the knowledge of the material characteristic when engraving or cutting the material e Always know whether the material is easy to extinguish or not e We strongly suggest that you have a fire extinguisher nearby at all times Please use the CO2 fire extinguisher 4 Safety of the Cooling System e To prevent freezing which can crack the laser tube the laser tube must be stored without water when the machine is powered off in winter e The laser system is equipped with the protection device which prevents the laser tube from operating when the water cooling system ceases to work e Ifthe fan stops running please stop using the machine immediately in case the laser tubes and o
8. ention There is a special coating on the lenses Inspect regularly be gentle and clean when necessary as instructed by CheckMate Lasers staff 6 Laser tube The laser tube does not need special maintenance 7 The air system The air fan exhaust fan and the air pipes exhaust pipe must be cleaned regularly If there is any unusual smell or smoke left in the laser system when engraving check if the exhaust system and or the hosed connected properly 8 The cooling system Before the machine operates ALWAYS ensure the cooling system is operating properly and there are no broken hoses The circulating water should be clean 9 The electric control system Only properly trained personnel should perform maintenance on the electric control system eee 8271S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 support lecme com e 702 405 7853 ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING sy L ECME ine CheckMate Chapter 5 Malfunction and the Solutions As a precise piece of equipment the laser system needs are based on environment such as power humidity cooling etc Any carelessness or wrong operation will affect its normal work or even result in serious consequence If malfunction happens please deal with it as follows Turn to this handbook for the correlative details Examine the environment a The voltage the current and the frequency b Is the electrical source normal or not c Is the air too wet or not The equipment of the hardware is
9. mp to the INTO AIR joint of the machine Attention The Air Pump button on the control panel is power switch for the air pump The supply voltage of the air pump is AC220V It must be connected to the AIR PUMP socket 8 Install the software Equip the software in the computer Get the details in the introduction for software a Py 3271S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 support lecme com e 702 405 7853 VECME inc Cda LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems sertrs Chapter 3 Usage AmMperemeter turret Regulator Power OFF ON 1 Before powering up the laser system rotate the Current Regulator counter clockwise to the lowest setting 2 Power on the laser system a The laser lens assembly should be resetting to the default home position b The cooling pump fan should operate automatically c Ensure the water cooling system works normally 3 Conduct a laser test a After the cooling system is determined to operate properly conduct a laser test b Press and hold the laser switch button and then press the laser testing button The laser tube should fire Adjust the Current Regulator knob to adjust the laser beam to a suitable power output based on your needs c Attention The maximum output current of the machine is 18mA DO NOT exceed 4 Adjust the Table a The UP button and the DOWN button on the control panel are used to adjust the
10. surance device in the event of electrical surges spikes brownouts or blackouts Chapter 1 Brief Introduction 1 Brief Introduction CheckMate Lasers laser systems are high technological products combined with the engraving and cutting ability when coupled with properly configured computer systems The laser system can engrave many nonmetal materials such as plastic glass wood cloth paper leather stone and much more It is a system with high efficiency and precision under the control of the computer 2 The Framework CheckMate Lasers laser systems consists of crust bracket plotting machine optical system rising and falling worktable electric control system cooling system and the smoke discharge system etc The Main Parameter 1 Laser power a Pawn lt 40W b Knight lt 50W c Bishop lt 50W 2 Virtual workaround 300mmx400mm a Pawn 260mm 320mm b Knight 300mm 400mm c Bishop 300mm 600mm 3 Motion range of motor driven worktable 60mm 4 Motor type stepper motor 5 Precision 0 0254mm 6 Communication interface USB connection 7 Electrical source AC220V 60Hz 8 Laser tube cooling method water cooling 9 Equipment condition a Electrical source AC220V 10 60Hz b Environment temperature 5 35 C P B Pig 3271S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 my support lecme com e 702 405 7853 VECME ine CheckMate c Environment humidity 5 95 d Working condition no strong vibration no dust no corrosive
11. t is necessary to open the cover e Be trained properly in beam alignment procedure of the CheckMate Laser system e Never disassemble the laser tube No parts in the laser tube can be repaired Any false operation may result in leaking of the laser or its radiation 2 Safety of the Electricity CheckMate Lasers laser system uses the single phase 220V 60HZ alternating current Any a be 3271 S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 ai support lecme com e 702 405 7853 VECME in i LASER ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING CheckMate improper operation may result in accidents Pay attention to the following e Do use the properly rated electrical source for CheckMate Lasers e Ifthe attached plug is not suitable for the socket please ask the electrician to change to the proper plug to match the outlet e Make sure the whole current in the same socket is under 10A e Check the wire of electrical source periodically and do not use the bad electrical wire e Please do not use the machine nearby water or any other liquid other than water chiller circulation unit included with laser system e Do not remove any parts or the cover when the machine is working or the electrical source is on e Do not cut off or turn on the electrical source when the switch is on e Disassembly of the laser tube is seriously forbidden There may be high voltage in and around the laser tube e Remove the electrical source plug when you need to clean the machin
12. ther parts are damaged e If the water cooling system is in the following cases please stop using the machine immediately in case the laser tubes and other parts are damaged a After the water pump being turned on for 3 minutes no water pumping b There is noise vibrations or water drop etc when the water pump is working c The water current seems abnormal flowing too fast or too slow d The cooling water should be very clean or the pump impellers will be damaged and the tubes plumbing jammed The cooling effect will be affected by this hg 3271S Highland Dr 718 LV NV 89109 aay support lecme com e 702 405 7853 VECME in ENGRAVING CUTTING MARKING ETCHING systems Ch eckMat s e The water hoses are damaged 3 Attention 1 Do use the machine in the breezy environment a Many materials release harmful gas in the high temperature especially the PVC and nylon which produce corrosive gas and poisonous gas The gas is harmful to the human body and the machine so keep air flowing or do not work with PVC 2 Do use the exhaust system when the machine is working 3 We propose an expert cleaning of equipment for your health and others 4 Do no disassemble the laser system to maintain or service the machine yourself unless instructed by CheckMate Lasers staff 5 Do not use the laser system with other electronics on the same circuit to prevent electrical issues from occurring b A quality UPS device is a good in
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