ATOMSTACK P7 Series Portable Laser Engraving Machine Installation Guide

ATOMSTACK P7 Series Laser Engraver
Installation Manual

Version： V1.0
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Part 1： Security Statment Before Installation

Before Using the laser engraving, please read this safety guide carefully, it mentions situations that require special attention and includes warnings of unsafe practices that can cause damage to your property or even endanger your personal safety.

1. The product belongs to Class 4 laser products, the laser system itself must meet the requirements of IEC 60825-1 latest version, otherwise, the product is prohibited to be used.

2. Our laser engraver has a protective housing that, when in place, prevents human access to laser radiation.

3. If protective housing is equipped with an access panel that provides “walk-in” access then:
   a)means shall be provided so that any person inside the protective housing can prevent activation of a laser hazard that is equivalent to Class 3B or Class

4. b）There is a warning device situated so as to provide adequate warning of emission of laser radiation equivalent to Class 3R in the wavelength range below 400 nm and above 700 nm, or of laser radiation equivalent to Class 3B or Class 4 to any person who might be within the protective housing.
   c) Where “walk-in” access during operation is intended or reasonably foreseeable, emission of laser radiation that is equivalent to Class 3B or Class 4, while someone is present inside the protective housing of Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3R product, shall be prevented by engineering means.
   NOTE Methods to prevent human access to radiation when persons are inside the protective housing can include pressure-sensitive floor mats, infrared detectors, etc.

5. The laser itself has a protective cover, the protective cover is fastened by screws. When the laser is installed on the laser engraver, the protective cover should be checked to be reliably locked, and can not be removed in the energized state.

6. The housing of the laser engraver has an interlock function. When the housing is opened or removed, the laser can be automatically turned off.

7. The laser engraver has an emergency stop button, which can immediately stop the output of the laser when pressed under unexpected circumstances.

8. The laser engraver has a reset button, which can resume work under the condition of confirming safety after lifting the interlock or emergency stop.

9. Laser engravers use physical keys, dongles, password systems,s and other ways to manage and control, to prevent personnel without security training from operating this kind of equipment.

10. On the laser engraver any window or channel that can actively observe or passively receive the laser radiation set up warning marks.

11. If the laser burns the skin or eyes, please go to a nearby hospital for examination and treatment immediately.

Part 2：User Security Statement

Laser Light can hurt the human eyes and skin. Do not expose the eye or skin to laser light directly. This Laser product has an optical lens and emits a collimated laser beam. The light from this product, either direct or reflected is very harmful as it can propagate a long distance while maintaining high optical density. When handling the product,  must wear appropriate safety glasses (OD5+) to protect eyes from laser light including reflected and stray light. The reflected and stray light spilling into an unintended area should be attenuated and/or absorbed.

2.1 Laser safety
We installed a laser shield on the laser, the shield can largely filter out the diffuse reflection of the laser spot. However, when using a laser engraving machine, it is recommended that you wear laser protective glasses. Avoid skin exposure to type 4 laser beams, especially at a closed distance. Teenagers must have parental supervision in the process of using it. Do not touch the laser engraving module when the machine is activated.

2.2 Fire safety
Because cutting burns off the substrate, a high-intensity laser beam generates extremely high temperatures and a lot of heat. Certain materials can catch fire during cutting,  creating gases and fumes inside the equipment. A small flame usually appears here when a laser beam hits the material. It will move with the laser and will not stay lit when the laser passes by. Please do not leave the machine unattended during the carving process. After use, be sure to clean up debris, debris, and flammable materials in the laser cutting machine. Keep a working fire extinguisher nearby at all times. Smoke or air pollutant safety. When laser engraving machines are used, smoke, vapor, particles, and potentially highly toxic materials (plastics and other combustible materials) are produced from the material. These fumes or air pollutants can be hazardous to health.

2.3 Material safety
Do not engrave materials with unknown properties. Materials Recommended: Wood, bamboo, leather, plastic, fabric, paper, opaque acrylic, glass. Materials not recommended: Metal, precious stones, transparent materials, reflective materials, etc.
2.4 Use Safety
Use the engraver only in a horizontal position and ensure that it has been securely fixed to prevent fires caused by accidental shifting or dropping from the workbench during work. It is forbidden to point the laser at people, animals, or any combustible object, whether it is in working condition or not.
2.5 Power safety
To prevent accidental disasters such as fire and electric shock, the Laser Engraver provides a power adapter with a ground wire. Plug the power plug into the power socket with a ground wire when using the Laser Engraver.
2.6 Environment safety
Please ensure the workplace must be cleared while assembling engraving and cutting no flammable or explosive materials surrounding the equipment. Have to set a metal plank under the bottom while engraving or cutting.

Part 3: Disclaimer and warning

This product is not a toy and is not suitable for people under 15 years of age. Do not allow children to touch the laser Module. Please be careful when operating in scenes with children.
This product is a laser module, visit http://www.atomstack3d.com/laserengraverdownload for a complete “user manual” and the latest instructions and warnings. Shen Zhen  AtomStack Technologies Co., Ltd. (Atomstack) reserves the right to update this Disclaimer and Safe Operation Guidelines.
Please be sure to read this document carefully before using the product to understand your legal rights, responsibilities, and safety instructions; Otherwise, it may bring property loss, safety accidents,s and hidden danger to personal safety. Once you use this product, you shall be deemed to have understood, accepted, and accepted all terms and contents of this document. The user undertakes to be responsible for his or her actions and all consequences arising therefrom. The user agrees to use the Product only for legitimate purposes and agrees to the entire terms and contents of this document and any relevant policies or guidelines that AtomStack may establish.
You understand and agree that AtomStack may not be able to provide you with the cause of the damage or accident and provide you with AtomStack’s after- sale service unless you provide the original engraving or cutting files, engraving software configuration parameters used, operating system information, video of the engraving or cutting process,  and operational steps prior to the occurrence of a problem or failure.
AtomStack is not liable for any and all losses arising from the user’s failure to use the product in accordance with this manual, Without the guidance of the company’s technical personnel, users are prohibited from disassembling the machine by themselves. If this behavior occurs, the loss caused by the user shall be borne by the user.
Atomstack has the ultimate right to interpret the document, subject to legal compliance. Atomstack reserves the right to update, modify or terminate the Terms without prior notice.

Engraving machine introduction

Part 4: Assembling instruction

Step1. Assembling instructions of X-Axis and Y-Axis
Step2. Assembling instruction of Y-Axis Bracket
Step3. Assembling instruction of Synchronous belt
Step4. Assembling instruction of Laser Module
Step5. Assembling instruction of connectivity cable

Step 1

Components required

1. As shown in Figure 1, push the X-axis assembly along the dotted line into the guide rail frame on the Y-axis assembly. Before pushing the X-axis assembly into the Y-axis frame, use an open-end wrench to loosen the eccentric nut to avoid pushing it into the Y-axis machine. The rollers on the X-axis assembly are too tight when mounting.
2. As shown in Figure 2, after pushing the X-axis assembly into the Y-axis guide rail, properly tighten the eccentric nut on the X-axis assembly with an open-end wrench to prevent the rollers on the X-axis assembly from loosening.
3. As shown in Figure 3, it is a complete display of the X/Y axis assembly after assembly.

Step 2

Components required

1. As shown in Figure 1, two assembly blocks are used to install the Y-axis and one assembly block is used to install the X-axis. They are respectively clamped in different  grooves, and then the upper support foot and the lower support foot assembly are assembled, and the support foot The components and M5*14 screws are assembled to  the screw holes of the Y axis along the dotted lines on both sides, and tighten the screws with a No. 4  Allen screwdriver
2. Figure 2 shows the complete assembly after the Y-axis upper support foot and lower support foot assembly and M5*14 screws are tightened.

Step 3

Components required

1. As shown in Figure 1, install the cylindrical pad, two bearings (note the direction), and M5*25 screws along the dotted line to the Y-axis frame screw holes at the same time,  and tighten the screws with a No. 4 hexagon socket screwdriver.
2. As shown in Figure 2, install the timing belt into the two-timing wheels in the direction of the arrow.
3. As shown in Figure 3, after the timing belt is installed on the timing wheel, the two copper heads need to be buckled into the X-axis frame buckle.
4. As shown in Figure 4. To prevent the timing belt from being too loose, please loosen the M5*14 screws on both sides of the Y-axis motor fixing frame, and move the fixing frame to the right to tension the timing belt.

Step 4

Components required

1. According to the figure, insert the laser module into the X-axis slide rail block vertically along the dotted line, and then tighten the Torx handle. The Torx handle can be adjusted to move the laser module up and down. The limit position for the laser module to move up is where the bottom of the laser is level with the bottom of the slider.  The maximum downward movement distance for the laser module is 72mm.
2. According to the figure, paste the foam along the dotted line to the stand of the engraver.

Step 5

Cable assembling

1. According to the figure, insert the 6PIN terminal of the Y-axis connection line into the XH6 interface of the Y-axis motor in the direction of the arrow.
2. According to the figure, insert the 4PIN terminal of the laser module cable into the XH4 interface of the adapter board and insert the 7PIN terminal of the control box cable into the XH7 interface of the adapter board in the direction of the arrow.
3. Follow the arrow direction in the figure. Insert the 4PIN terminal of the control box connection line into the 4PIN terminal interface of the Y-axis connection line.
4. According to the figure, insert the 3PIN terminal of the laser module cable into the XH3 interface of the laser module in the direction of the arrow.
5. Insert the 6PIN terminal of the control box cable into the XH6 terminal interface of the X-axis motor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Software Installation

➢1. Atomstack laser engraver currently supports LaserGRBL and LightBurn.
➢Windows OS only supports LaserGRBL. This is the download link: http://lasergrbl.com/download/
➢Mac OS supports both LaserGRBL and Lightburn， This is the download link: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/trial-version-trybefore-you-buy
➢2. If the engraving machine and the computer fail to connect, you need to update the driver. (For more information, please refer to the instruction manual), In LaserGRBL,  click “Tools” > in turn. Install CH340 Driver “Update and install the Driver, restart the computer after the update, and then connect, as shown in the picture below.

To update the driver of macOS, log in to the website http://atomstack3d.com/a5 and click to download the macOS driver, (as shown below)

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Part 5：Maintenance instructions and warning

This product uses a highly integrated design and requires no maintenance. However, if the laser system installed with this product needs to be repaired or adjusted, please:

1. Unplug the power connecter on the laser, so that the laser is in a state of power failure;

2. If you need laser assistance for adjustment, please:
   1. All present personnel wear protective glasses, OD5+ protective glass is needed ;
   2. Make sure there are no flammable or explosive materials around;
   3. The position and direction of the laser are fixed to ensure that the laser will not accidentally move and shine on people, animals, flammable, explosive and other dangerous and valuable objects during debugging.
   4. Don’t look at lasers
   5. Do not shine the laser on the mirror object, lest the laser reflection causes accidental injury.

3. Laser module cleaning
   After a period of utilization for the laser module, there will be some remains staying at the protective cover, heat sink, and the laser head. The remains need to be cleaned in time so that not affect the use of the laser module.
   The windshield and protective cover must be removed before cleaning.
   1. Please clean the protective cover and heat sink with the alcohol and non- woven fabric shown in chart 1.
   2. Please clean the laser head with the alcohol and non-woven fabric shown in chart 2.

Part 6：Precautions for common problems of engraving machine

1. Please select the correct COM port for connecting the software and equipment, and the baud rate should be selected: 115200, to ensure that the connection between the computer port and the USB cable is not loose. If you need laser assistance for tuning, please:
2. Before engraving, please confirm whether each mechanism is loose (synchronous belt, an eccentric column of the roller, and laser head are loose or shaken)
3. Correctly adjust the focus and confirm that the distance from the end of the laser protective cover to the engraving is 2mm.
4. LaserGRBL/LightBurn software can refer to the parameter table in the corresponding manual for the engraving and cutting of different materials. The engraving of mirror metal requires manual surface blackening treatment.

Customer Service:
Ø For a detailed warranty policy, please visit our official website at: www.atomstack3d.com
Ø For Laser Engraver technical support and service, please email: [email protected]

Manufacturer: Shenzhen AtomStack Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: AB301, New Cambridge Industrial Park, No.3, Baolong 6th
Rd., Longgang Dist, Shenzhen, Guangdong, CHINA 518116
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