PLS375_475_675_6150D Installation and Setup
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1. 8 Once properly leveled proceed to page 261 Alternate leveling method For the best leveling results use a digital caliper and adjust the caster directly under each corner that does not match the height of the upper left corner until that corner matches the upper left corner s height Verify that you zero out the caliper before taking any measurements The height at each corner should be within 0 010 0 254 mm of the height at the upper left corner Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Finalizing the Connections Make the following connections in the order described otherwise static electricity can potentially damage the computer and or the laser systems electronics 1 Connect the 3 inch 76 5 mm flexible rubber exhaust system to the rear of the laser system if you have not already done so 2 Connect the laser system s power cord and your computer s power cord to a grounded electrical outlet Note International users may need to connect an adapter to the power cord to be able to plug it into their power source CAUTION Make sure that you attach the adapter correctly to the power cord and that your power source is properly grounded earthed 3 Do not power on the laser system at this time Note A properly installed 9 volt battery is necessary to operate the laser system The laser system will not function wit2. 4 Manually move the Focus Carriage by hand to the upper left corner Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 5 Place the focus tool against the black lens plate focus carriage so that the flat edge of the focus tool rests against the front side of the focus carriage as illustrated Take note of the fit of the focus tool it should look like the diagram to the right in the upper left corner of the system This corner will be your reference point Alternate leveling method available See page 260 6 Using the upper left corner as a reference point move the focus carriage by hand to each corner and take note of any differences between the fit of the focus tool in the upper left corner of the field and the fit of the focus tool in each of the other corners Gap too big Gap too big Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 7 If one or more of the other corners does not match the upper left corner adjust the caster directly underneath that corner up or down until the focus tool fit at that corner matches the fit at the upper left corner First loosen the lock nut 1 then turn the adjusting screw 2 in 1 8 turns Once the foot is at the correct height tighten the lock nut 1 When you are done the focus tool fit at all four corners should be the same
3. 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com Please refer to the Safety Manual before operating your laser system Environment User Supplied 1 The laser system must be installed in an office laboratory workshop or light duty manufacturing environment Dusty or dirty environments can damage the laser system Keep the laser system isolated from any processes that produce airborne particles such as sandblasting sanding machining etc Also keep the PLS system isolated from any equipment requiring mists of oil or water for lubrication Airborne dust and liquids can coat and damage optics and motion system components 2 Avoid small enclosed non ventilated areas Some materials after laser engraving or cutting continue emitting fumes for several minutes after processing Having these materials present in a confined unventilated room can create a health hazard 3 For best results since the lasers are air cooled we recommend operating the laser system between the ambient temperatures of 73 F 22 C and 77 F 25 C 4 Avoid storing the laser system outside the temperatures of 50 F 10 C and 95 F 35 C as excessively cold or hot temperatures can damage the laser cartridge or reduce its lifetime 5 Ambient humidity levels must be non condensing to protect optics The laser system should be at least 3 feet 1 meter away from any wall or obstruction Universa
4. against the rulers Step 2 Creating the Graphic Using CorelDRAW open the sample graphic file found on the software installation CD that came with the PLS system The file is named ULSTest cdr The Software Installation CD contains test files in cdr eps and dxf Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Step 3 Printing to your PLS System Materials Database Tab You are using the Materials Database Tab in the printer driver Other graphic software programs may differ Verify that the UCP KIWE is running in the taskbar n General Layout Separstions Prepress Misc Res Mo Esus 2 When you are ready to print the job click FILE and then ee click PRINT Make sure that your laser system appears ine in the DESTINATION NAME dropdown list and then click PROPERTIES Figure 4 to display the PLS system Comment printer driver settings Figure 5 Pe e e E 3 Choose your material in this case metal and then select the correct material type Aluminum Anodized Figure SESE 5 Pree Creba Defa 4 Set the Fixture Type to NONE Figure 4 Note f you were using an optional accessory or custom fixture you would choose it from the fixture list uy Fabric amp Leather dass Ceramic ici 5 Measure the thickness of the material we recommend using calipers and enter it in the material th
5. click Adjust For Best Performance and then click Apply Power management is a configuration setting in Windows XP and Windows Vista that reduces the energy consumption of computers and monitors by shutting them down after a period of inactivity However since your computer is a critical component in the operation of the VLS system you do not want your computer to go into the Standby or Hibernate modes while your laser system is operating Contact your IT Department if you need help in configuring your computer XP Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS el Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Home Office Desk v Settings for Home Office Desk power scheme Tun othe s TT Turn off monitor System standby Never v System hibernates Never v For the Power Scheme in use select Never for all the setting options Turn off monitor turn off hard disks system standby and system hibernates Vista SS OAE Coit Daral Dewar Opens Eeit Pin Seting gm Change settings far the plan High perhonnanos Chose tha dap and dinplay tting that you want your computer bo um J On batery a Alig ged in Tum oft the deplay Piar p Henr Pit the compsisr to eap Mener For the Po
6. laser system through the system can be detached from the cart stand and carried through the door on its side To detach the system from the cart stand proceed to the steps below b If you do not need to detach the laser system from the cart to move it to the desired location for operation you can proceed to Laser Cartridge Installation on page 255 Detaching laser system from cart to fit through small doors Optional 1 Unplug the laser system from the electrical outlet 2 Atthe back of the system locate the four screws remove them and the cover plate Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 3 Locate the three white connectors and the two black connectors They are held in place by latches Squeeze on the sides in order to release the latches and unplug all five connectors 4 Open the rear cover by placing your finger in the slotted hole and gently pull back on both sliding latches 5 Fold the rear cover down to a resting position 6 Locate the cavity 1 where the cables reside Gently pull the cables upwards and rest them on top of the sheet metal housing as the diagram below indicates Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 7 Gently close the rear cover 8 Remove any packing materials or accessories from inside the laser system 9 Using str
7. place Never force the laser into position If the laser does not install smoothly check for obstructions such as pinched wires or hoses or a binding laser latch Once installed verify that the alignment plate is centered within the alignment fork 7 Plug in the power connector 1 to the corresponding laser cartridge The power connector is labeled Top 2 or Bottom 3 Single laser cartridge users should leave the bottom connector unplugged and out of the way 8 Close the rear cover making sure that wires or hoses do not become pinched when the cover is closed Gently close the rear cover until the sliding latches lock into place 9 Once the laser cartridge has been installed proceed to Laser System Leveling on page 258 Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Laser System Leveling 1 Place a bubble level 1 across the front 2 and rear cart legs 3 Adjust the caster height using the adjustment screw 4 until both the rear part and the front part of the cart legs are level with respect to each other Once the system is level secure all casters by tightening the nut 5 up against the cart leg 2 Open the top door and remove the rubber band that is securing the arm in place 3 Remove any remaining packing materials and accessories or any other items that may be located inside the cabinet or on top of the engraving table
8. that your computer complies with USB 2 0 Hi Speed by checking your computer manual For more information on USB 2 0 Hi Speed compatibility please visit www usb org Other USB peripheral devices that demand a large amount of computer processing power may slow down the operation and productivity of the ILS system If you experience problems with operation we recommend you disconnect other USB peripheral devices while the laser system is off Do not connect or disconnet devices while the laser system is running a job Universal Laser Systems Optimizing Windows XP Performance Windows XP by default displays many visual effects that slow down the computer We recommend that you turn off these effects by right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop then click Properties and then click the Advanced tab In the Performance section click Settings then click Adjust For Best Performance and then click Apply Computer Power Management Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Vista Performance Windows Vista by default displays many visual effects that slow down the computer We recommend that you turn off these effects by clicking the Start button right clicking on Computer then click System Properties and then click on Advanced System Settings link In the Performance section click Settings then
9. 0 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com for keys 2 Visually locate the mounting blocks 1 the laser latch es 2 and alignment fork s 3 Notice that the alignment fork has two plates one small and one large Locate the gap between the two plates Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 3 Observe the V groove along the upper 3 and lower 2 part of the laser cartridge base plate and the alignment plate 1 at the end of the base plate 4 Ifyou have purchased two laser cartridges mount the first cartridge onto the lower mounting blocks first Single laser users should mount the laser cartridge in the top position 5 Pick up the laser cartridge by the ends and tilt it at a 30 degree angle as shown 1 Mount the cartridge onto the mounting blocks shown in step 2 page 255 by placing the upper V groove on top of the mounting blocks Slide the cartridge to the right until the outer edge 2 of the alignment plate contacts the inside edge of the large plate of the alignment fork Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 6 Slowly rotate the laser cartridge making sure that the alignment plate is centered in the gap in the alignment fork As you slowly release the weight of the laser you should feel it lock itself smoothly into
10. Software Setup Wizard Your computer must be restarted in order to complete the installation of ULS Software Do you want to reboot mow Reboot now 1 want to manually reboot later lt Back Cancel Universal Laser Systems Assembling Your PLS System Familiarize yourself with the instructions before getting started Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Depending on which PLS system you have purchased assembly of your laser system may be required Once the system has been assembled it is necessary to install the laser cartridge on the back of the machine and perform a beam alignment check Do not power up your laser system until the final step Checking Beam Alignment CAUTION Do not attempt to move or lift this system alone Obtain assistance from three or four additional people when lifting or carrying secure motion system and doors before lifting Bodily injury may occur if improper lifting techniques are used or the system is dropped System Assembly PLS3 75 and PLS4 75 system Page 251 System Assembly PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D system Page 252 System Assembly PLS3 75 and PLS4 75 System Cart Assembly 1 2 3 Unpack the laser system from its packaging Remove the unassembled cart from the top of the laser system Assemble the cart as it appears in the diagram below but leave all of the screws slightly loose except for the cast
11. Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Installation amp Set up Guide Professional Laser System PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide The Installation amp Set up Guide is designed to provide you with step by step instructions for proper installation and set up of your Universal laser system Before getting started you should become familiar with each section of the Installation amp Set Up Guide Proper Operating Environment Procedures Software Installation and Requirements Assembling Your System and Running Your First Job Proper Operating Environment This section will give you step by step instructions for site preparation and computer and software setup Follow the instructions in the order shown Establishing a Proper Operating Environment Software Installation and Operating System Requirements Assembling Your Professional Laser Series System Se ew oe Running Your First Job CAUTION Damage to the PLS system due to inadequate or improper operating environment is not covered under the Universal Laser Systems ULS Warranty See the ULS Warranty for additional information The ULS Warranty can be found in your Reference Guide book let Should you require a copy of the Warranty please contact your local Customer Service at 480
12. censed contractor to meet local safety and building code requirements The exhaust system must be capable of supplying a minimum of e PLS3 75 and PLS4 75 250 CFM cubic feet per minute of airflow while under a load of 6 inches of static pressure 425m3 hr at 1 5kPa e PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D 500 CFM cubic feet per minute of airflow while under a load of 6 inches of static pressure 850m3 hr at 1 5kPa Do not install forward incline backward incline in line or ventilator fans because these types of air handlers are inadequate and inappropriate for this type of installation A high pressure blower must be used to meet minimum airflow requirements For personal safety and noise control we recommend that the exhaust blower be mounted outside the building Rigid tubing should be used for the majority of the connection between the blower and the laser system The tubing should be smooth walled and have as few 90 degree bends as possible Install an exhaust gate to adjust airflow and to close off the exhaust when the laser is not in use Place this gate near the laser system within 5 to 10 feet 1 50 to 3 00 meters Use a short piece of industrial grade wire reinforced rubber tubing to connect the laser system s exhaust port to the exhaust gate and secure with a hose clamp This will provide some mobility for your laser system and will isolate exhaust blower vibrations from your laser system Wire the exhaust blower electrically to a wall
13. elect No not at this time Then click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide c Select Install the software automatically Then Click Next to continue You do not need to insert the Software Installation CD ROM Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for ULS Print Support f your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue d A warning message will appear Select Continue Anyway Do not be concerned Installing the ULS Firmware will not harm your computer in any way The firmware will begin to load Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware LS Print Support has not passed Windows Lo
14. er hose User Supplied Connection to laser system Exhaust On Off switch User Supplied Computer User Supplied wow ON AU PWD Exhaust blower illustration my differ according to your region Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D a i ad oo o 7 U O OO T i gt o 7 o tt ie ie So Detail Exhaust blower mounted outside User Supplied Weatherproof shield User Supplied Rigid ducting matching the diameter of the blower inlet User Supplied Adapter to the hose reduces from 4 to 3 User Supplied Y pipe User Supplied Shut off or air flow gate s User Supplied Flexible wire reinforced industrial grade rubber hose User Supplied Connection to laser system Exhaust On Off switch User Supplied Computer User Supplied O ON A uu Bh WN Exhaust blower illustration my differ according to your region Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Software Installation and Requirements Your computer is a critical component in the operation of the PLS system In fact you canno
15. ers which should be tightened as far as possible into the cart leg a SS Se Back panel Legs both are identical Side panels two Shelf panel 1 4 20 x socket head screws w lock amp flat washers twelve Nuts four Locking casters four are identical 10 32 x 3 8 socket head screws w lock amp flat washers two Connect to main enclosure Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 4 With the assistance of three or four other people place the system on top of the cart and loosely install the provided screws that attach the machine to the cart Be careful not to pinch your fingers 5 Open front door all the way to ensure that it does not come in contact with the cart legs If the door should come in contact with the cart legs gently pull the cart legs apart to ensure there is non contact between the door and the cart legs Securely tighten all the screws and re check 6 Attach your exhaust system s wire reinforced rubber tubing to the exhaust port at the rear of the laser system and secure with a hose clamp 7 Place the PLS system in the desired location for operation Proceed to page 255 Laser Cartridge Installation System Assembly PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D System 1 Unpack the laser system from its packaging 2 Place the laser system in the desired location for operation a If a doorway is not wide enough to pass the
16. f not activate it by double clicking on the Universal Control Panel icon on your desktop Power on the laser system by pressing the Power switch on the side of the PLS system 5 With the top door open a red dot will appear on the masking tape 3 The red dot should appear centered within 1 8 inch 3 mm If not turn off the laser system remove and re install the laser cartridge and try again If the red dot still does not appear centered please contact our Customer Service Department at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com 6 Laser beam alignment is now complete Power off the laser system and remove the masking tape Focus Carriage Beam Alignment Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Running Your First Job We will now illustrate how to use your laser system to engrave on a piece of anodized aluminum from start to finish In this example you will raster engrave a Test Card on a 2 x 3 5 inch 50 8 x 89 mm 0 0195 inch 0 49 mm thick piece of anodized aluminum Note For this example we will be using CorelDRAW X3 and the CorelDRAW sample file provided on the software CD Install CorelDRAW but do not start a new project Step 1 Loading and Positioning the Material Open the top door and position the piece of anodized aluminum 1 into the upper left corner of the table
17. go testing to werty its compatibility with Windows AP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the cormect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation e Click Finish to close the Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for ULS Print Support Click Finish to close the wizard f Another set of New Hardware Wizard windows may appear after the initial USB connection Follow the same instructions as mentioned previously Once completed your new hardware is installed and ready to use g Once installed proceed to page 264 Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Checking Beam Alignment Note You will not engrave anything at this time 1 Open the top door 2 Place a small piece of masking tape across the 3 4 19 mm hole in the focus carriage 1 Gently rub the tape around the edge of the hole so that you can see the outline of the hole through the tape 2 3 Power on your computer and verify that the Universal Control Panel UCP icon is present on the taskbar I
18. hout a charged battery installed Keep a spare 9 volt battery on hand at all times 4 Install the provided 9 volt Thermal Sensor battery into the PLS laser system The Thermal Sensor battery holder drawer is located on the side of the PLS6 150D near the power inlet and on the rear of the PLS6 75 PLS4 75 and PLS3 75 laser systems a Gently push up on the Thermal Sensor battery holder drawer as indicated Pull the battery holder drawer out b Insert the 9 volt battery provided into the battery holder drawer c Reinsert the battery holder drawer into the cavity until it latches in place Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 5 USB 2 0 Hi Speed Only The laser system comes equipped with a high quality 6 foot 1 82 meters USB 2 0 certified cable We recommend you use this provided cable CAUTION Do not use any adapters extension cables USB cable longer than 6 feet 1 82 meters or other devices between the computer s USB port and the port on the laser system sporadic or unpredictable behavior may result a Connect the USB cable provided between the USB port of the computer and the USB port on the back of the PLS system Do not use a USB cable longer than 6 feet 1 82 meters b After connecting the USB cord the Found New Hardware Wizard will open and offer to connect to Windows Update to search for software S
19. ickness field In the example the provided anodized aluminum is 0 019 0 483 mm thick Click OK when done 7 Now click on PRINT in the Print dialog window Figure Paper amp Canbood Aluminum anodized 0 Photo effect Plastic Bore Mata Marking Compound Rubber Baro Maia Marking Comp emnd D0mi Sampi Cesiom Catagory Matal Pauriod Sioa 4 8 Click on the PLS system icon on the taskbar and the current print job will appear in the Viewer Tab of the Figure 5 Universal Control Panel Figure 6 9 Now click on the System Tab and verify that the Auto Z box is checked 10 Return to the Viewer Tab and proceed to the next step Figure 6 Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Step 4 Starting the Process 1 Turn on the exhaust and PLS system Note Laser system cooling fans are variable speed and may speed up and slow down during operation as needed to cool the lasers Make sure the material is positioned correctly within the engraving area Close the top door Click the green START button on the UCP to begin laser processing Figure 6 on previous page CAUTION Observe that the laser system is functioning as desired If any abnormalities occur including but not limited to flaming sparking melting or excessive smoking of the material you are engraving stop the engraving process immediately by either p
20. l Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Electrical Power Source User Supplied 1 2 4 For your system s electrical requirements please refer to the INPUT POWER label near the power inlet CAUTION Never remove the ground lead to the electrical cord and plug the PLS system into a non grounded outlet A laser system that is not properly grounded is hazardous and has the potential to cause severe or fatal electrical shock Without proper grounding the laser system may exhibit sporadic or unpredictable behavior Always plug the system into a properly grounded earthed outlet Noisy or unstable electricity and voltage spikes may cause interference and possible damage to the electronics of the laser system If electrical power fluctuations brown outs or constant power outages are a problem in your area please contact your local Electrician to supply a power isolation and regulation module Electrically noisy equipment such as equipment with large motors can also cause interference if plugged into the same outlet It may be necessary to attach the laser system to a dedicated electrical line to resolve the problem The laser system is designed as a Class Group A pluggable device It is also designed for connection to IT power systems which provide the most flexibility to the user Exhaust System User Supplied 1 2 We recommend you consult with a li
21. ong shipping tape or rope tape the front door closed so that it does not open up when you tilt it 10 Remove the eight screws that attach the cart stand to the laser system from the bottom see below 11 Lift the laser system straight up 12 Place the laser system front door down on a dolly and roll it through the doorway Lift and rotate the cart to move it through the doorway 13 Carefully line up the laser system and place it back on top of the cart stand Be careful not to pinch your fingers 14 Reassemble the laser system and proceed to Laser Cartridge Installation on page 255 Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Laser Cartridge Installation Note The following images illustrate a PLS6 150D laser system with two laser cartridges If you own a single laser cartridge system you will install the single laser cartridge only 1 Make sure that your power cord to the system is not plugged in at this time Place your finger in the slotted hole and gently pull back on both sliding latches Gently fold back the rear cover Some laser systems are shipped with keyed locks Note Access latches for the laser cover are lockable However all systems are shipped from the factory with latches unlocked If you need to lock the latches please contact our Customer Service Team at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 5
22. ou have selected to install the Printer Driver you will then be prompted to select the laser system you would like to install on the computer Once selected click the Next button ngraver Mode T PLS3 75 PLS4 75 V PLS6 75 l PLS6 150D lt lt Back Next gt gt Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide 4 The installation process will proceed as indicated by a progress bar Be patient Loading the files can take a few minutes depending on your computer s processor speed ULS Software Setup UNIVERSAL i LASER SY STEms Please wait while ULS Software is being installed Execute C Program Files ULS ILS Driver OEMSetup C Program Files ULSVILS Driver LP3 e EEE EEE EEE ELE ELLE Show details Universal Laser Systems Inc Nek Cancel 5 When the installation process is finished the Completing the ULS Software Setup Wizard window will appear Read the instructions and make your desired selection If you Reboot Now save all your work prior to rebooting If you decide to reboot later remember that you must reboot before connecting the PLS system to your computer Click on the Finish button to complete installation The window will automatically close Remove the Software Installation CD ROM All the files required to operate your machine have been loaded onto your computer ULS Software Setup Completing the ULS
23. ressing the pause button or opening the top door Re check the settings in the printer driver as well as the laser system If everything seems to be correct check focus manually as described in the User Manual located in the Reference Guide booklet and adjust if necessary If you cannot resolve the issue please contact your distributor or the ULS Customer Service Never leave the laser system unattended during the engraving or cutting process Step 5 Material Removal and Reloading Once the laser system has completed processing the material the laser beam will turn off and the focus carriage will move to the home position in the upper right hand corner Before opening the top door wait a few seconds to allow any remaining fumes that are leftover from the laser engraving or cutting process to evacuate through the exhaust system Congratulations You have just completed your first engraving project with your new PLS system Below is an image of the sample engraving job If your results are not satisfactory please contact the Customer Service Department at 480 609 0297 USA 43 1 402 22 50 Austria 81 45 224 2270 Japan or e mail us at support ulsinc com i a Ssilgggilioooeellyy sllgggiiioooeellyy
24. switch in the same room for easy ON OFF control Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Note The following diagram shows a typical exhaust system layout Use this as a guideline for proper exhaust system installation Although this diagram serves as an example we recommend you consult with a licensed contractor to meet local safety environmental and building code requirements and to also calculate the correct size blower required for your particular installation Length of exhaust pipe exhaust pipe diameter number of 90 degree angles and other restrictions must be calculated when determining the correct exhaust blower unit Installing an undersized or oversized blower is not only unsafe but can also lead to excessive wear and tear to the laser system and premature failure PLS3 75 and PLS4 75 e l o O Exhaust blower mounted outside User Supplied Weatherproof shield User Supplied Rigid ducting matching the diameter of the blower inlet User Supplied Shut off or air flow gate User Supplied Adapter to the hose reduces from 4 to 3 User Supplied Flexible wire reinforced industrial grade rubb
25. t operate the PLS system if your computer is not connected powered on running Windows and running the Universal Control Panel UCP software You can only run one PLS system per computer at a time You will need to purchase a separate computer for each PLS system you own The PLS system is not designed to be a network printer You must operate the PLS system using the computer that is directly attached to it via the provided 6 foot USB cable 2 meters USB cables longer than 6 feet 2 meters may cause the PLS system to malfunction Computer and Operating System Requirements Minimum Computer Requirements User Supplied e 2 0 GHz processor minimum e Windows XP or Windows Vista e 1 GB of RAM minimum 2 GB of RAM minimum for Vista operating systems e 40GB hard drive 15 GB free space minimum e VGA monitor minimum 1024 x 768 resolution e CD ROM drive burner e Mouse and keyboard e Available USB 2 0 Hi Speed compliant port only e Computer speakers optional e 600 DPI scanner optional e Internet connection and e mail address optional The PLS system is only compatible with a 32 bit Windows Operating System See www microsoft com for the minimum computer requirements to run Windows Vista The PLS system is not designed to run on the Macintosh Operating System Note Some computer manufacturers USB ports do not comply with USB 2 0 Hi Speed standards This may cause the ILS system to exhibit erratic behavior Confirm
26. wer Scheme in use select Never for all the setting options Turn off display and Put the computer to sleep Universal Laser Systems Professional Laser Series PLS3 75 PLS4 75 PLS6 75 and PLS6 150D Installation and Setup Guide Universal Control Panel UCP Installation CD ROM At this point you need to install the Windows XP Vista Universal Control Panel UCP and printer driver In order to install the software you need to have administrative privileges on the computer before starting installation The Software Installation CD ROM can be found on the inside of this manual reference guide 1 Insert the Software Installation CD ROM into your PC s CD drive It should automatically launch the Universal Control Panel Installation window Select the laser series you are installing on the computer Note f the setup window does not automatically launch you can launch it manually Locate your CD or DVD drive using Windows Explorer and click on the Setup exe application to launch the setup window Universal Control Pane 53 P M ie _ 4 ine r Be p E ai PX INDUSTRIAL 2 Select the components you would like to install on your computer then select the Next button Note f you choose to only install the Universal Control Panel you will need to proceed to step 4 nstallation Components NM Install Universal Control Panel M Install Printer Driver s lt lt Back Next gt gt 3 If y
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