LONGER RAY5 Laser Engraver User Guide

LONGER RAY5 Laser Engraver

Specifications:

• Product: LONGER LASER ENGRAVER RAY 5
• Laser Class: Class IV
• Recommended Room Placement: Well-ventilated room with sealed doors and curtained windows
• Support Contact: Email – [email protected]

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:
Ensure the machine is placed in a well-ventilated room with sealed doors and curtained windows to avoid direct exposure to laser beam, smoke, and toxic substances. Always be prepared to contain any flare-ups or flames during the operation.

Machine Components:
The LONGER LASER ENGRAVER RAY 5 consists of various components including Y-Axis Motor, X-Axis Beam, Laser Module, Touch Screen, Synchronous Shaft, Support Feet, Left Frame, Rear Frame, X-Axis Motor, Laser Holder, Power Switch, TF Card Slot, USB Port, Control Box, Front Frame, Right Frame, and Power Port.

Laser Engraving Process:
The RAY5 uses a high-energy diode laser beam for engraving and cutting materials. It is essential to be cautious of potential hazards like fires, toxic fumes, and laser beam exposure. The machine is classified as a Class IV laser, indicating acute hazards to skin and eyes from direct and scattered radiation.

Operating Instructions:

1. Ensure the machine is properly set up on a stable surface.
2. Load your design file onto the machine via the TF card slot or USB port.
3. Select the appropriate settings on the touchscreen for your engraving/cutting job.
4. Start the machine and monitor the process carefully.
5. In case of any abnormal conditions like flames, the machine will stop automatically.

FAQ:

• Q: What should I do if I encounter a flame during the operation?
  A: If a flame is detected during operation, the machine will automatically stop the laser and sound an alert. It is important to contain and extinguish any flames promptly to ensure safety.

• Q: How can I join the LONGER Laser Engraver Official Group on Facebook?
  A: You can join the official Facebook group by searching for “LONGER Laser Engraver Official Group” on Facebook and requesting to join.

LONGER LASER ENGRAVER RAY5
Thank you for choosing our products.
Please read this manual carefully before use. For more details please refer to our digital manual in the TF card about the operations of the laser engraver and LaserGRBL, LightBurn

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Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us as above.
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ATTENTION

1. The RAY5 engraves and cuts materials employing a high-energy diode laser beam. The hazards associated with a high-energy diode laser beam include the possibility of fires, the generation of hazardous and/or irritating toxic fumes, but more importantly damage to eyes and skin.
2. Laser engravers are divided into several internationally valid classes based on their performance and the risk of injury. The RAY5 falls into Class IV (Class 4 IEC standard focus on the American FDA classification).
   • The high-energy laser beam can cause severe eye damage, including blindness and serious skin burns.
   • Improper use of the controls and modification of the safety features may cause serious eye injury and burns.
   • Please wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, safety glasses are designed to filter specific ranges of laser wavelength. The RAY5 safety glasses provided are specific for LONGER Laser Module;) when using the engraver.
   • DO NOT look directly into the laser beam;
   • DO NOT aim the laser beam at reflective surfaces;
   • DO NOT operate the laser without PPE protection for all persons nearby in the proximity of the RAY5;
   • DO NOT allow unsupervised access to the RAY5 to children;
   • DO NOT allow access near the RAY5 to pets;
   • DO NOT modify or disable any safety features of the laser system;
   • DO NOT touch the high-energy laser beam;
3. We strongly recommend placing the machine in a well-ventilated room, and at the same time, the door of the room has a sealing effect and the windows have curtains, to effectively avoid looking directly at the laser beam and some smoke and steam, Particles and other highly toxic substances. At the same time, you can pay attention to the Longer products (cover) in the follow-up.
4. The high-energy diode laser beam can produce extremely high temperatures and significant amounts of heat as the substrate material is burned away while engraving and cutting. Some materials are prone to catch fire during cutting operations creating flame, fumes, and smoke.
5. Although the RAY5 has a built-in flame sensor, this technology should NOT be considered 100% accurate and should be seen only as a warning system.  P.S. During the working process of RAY5, if a flame is found, the machine will stop the laser and make a sound to indicate abnormal conditions. Please pay attention to the working status of the machine.
6. During operation to ensure that any flare-ups/flames are properly contained and extinguished.

LASER ENGRAVER INTRODUCTION

1. Y-Axis Motor
2. X-Axis Beam
3. Laser Module
4. Touch Screen
5. Synchronous Shaft
6. Support Feet
7. Left Frame
8. Rear Frame
9. X-Axis Motor
10. Laser Holdel
11. Power Switch
12. TF Card Slot
13. USB Port
14. Control Box
15. Front Frame
16. Right Frame
17. Power Port

PACKING LIST

INSTALLATION STEPS

1. Place the profiles on a flat table in order.
2. Place two corner grooves into the profiles referring to diagram. Pay attention to the direction of the corner groove.
3. Tighten the M5*25 screw with M5 washer into frames.
4. Tighten the M5 screws on the corner grooves.

Preparation:

• X-Axis Frame, and the frame to complete the assembly.
• Install the X-Axis Frame in the V-groove of the left and right Frames along the direction of the arrow.
• Place two corner grooves into the front frame first and pay attention to the orienta-tion. Tighten the M5*25 screw with M5 washer into frames. Tighten the M5 screws on the corner grooves.

Preparation:

• Preparation: Support feet x3, engraving machine control box, M516 hexagon socket cup head screw x8, M58 hexagon socket round head screw x1, nylon isolation column (756) x1.
  According to the figure, install the supporting foot, the control box of the engraving machine, and the left profile limit screw in the corresponding position.

Preparation:

• Timing belt x2, M5 T-shaped nut x4, M5*6 hexagon socket head screw x4.

  1. Place a timing belt along the red arrow with the tooth face down.

  2. Put the T-shaped nut on one end of the belt , use an L-shaped screwdriver(M4) to rotate the T-shaped nut, then screw in the M5*6 screw to fix one end of belt.

  3. Tighten the belt by hand, then fix another end of belt in the manner of previous step.

  4. Fix another belt on left frame in the same way.

Preparation:

• Laser module, Thumb Screwx2, M36 hexagon socket round head screw x2, nylon isolation column (53*3) x2.
  Use Thumb Screw to fix the laser module to the X-axis frame laser head sheet metal, and the height of the laser head should not be too high.

  • The screw passes through the isolation cylinder, after installation, the laser head can move up and down is better.

Connect the cable to the motor and the laser head as shown in the figure.

Note : Fix the cable with a cable tie and sheet metal to ensure that the cable has enough length to ensure that the length of the cable is sufficient for the laser head to move to the limit position.

Focusing:

• Place the wooden board under the engraving head, loosen the Thumb Screw, loosen the laser head adjustment plate, place the focusing column under the laser profile (refer to the figure below), and tighten the Thumb Screw.
• Please reference more details on digital manual in TF card about the operation of Laser Engraver and installation of LaserGRBL or LightBurn.

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