TA E B USER MANUAL © 2018 Mr Beam Lasers GmbH | Munich, 18 September 2018 | Revision 0.
WELCOME TO THE MR BEAM COMMUNITY Finally, your Mr Beam II stands before you, ready to help you with the implementation of your creativity! In the last couple of years we have worked hard for this moment and put a lot of heart and soul into development and production. You are one of our first users. The software, as well as the user manual are currently still in the beta state. Nevertheless, we didn‘t want you to wait any longer for your Mr Beam II.
TABLE OF CONTENT WELCOME Using this User Manual........................................................................................ 2 Mr Beam II............................................................................................................ 3 SAFETY & CONFORMITY Precautionary Measures...................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions when Operating Mr Beam II.................................................. 8 Laser Safety...........
Chapter 01 W E L C O M E We are delighted that you have opted for a Mr Beam II! Please read this manual completely, even though you may already be familiar with some functions.
USING THIS USER MANUAL MR BEAM II Warning: These operating instructions must be carefully read and observed before using Mr Beam II for the first time. Non-observance of individually listed points in the instructions manual can cause personal injury and/or property damage! Your Mr Beam II is designed for contactless cutting and engraving of various materials. With the help of laser light, heat is generated selectively to evaporate, melt or burn materials.
Chapter 02 SAFETY & CONFORMITY Please note that this chapter is particularly important. Your Mr Beam II can only work safely if you pay attention to all aspects of it.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Safety-conscious working with Mr Beam II The entire user manual, in particular Chapter 2 „Security & Conformity“, must be read and understood by any person performing the installation, commissioning, use, maintenance and/or repair of Mr Beam II.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING MR BEAM II SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING MR BEAM II Opening the lid during a laser job When the protective cover is lifted or opened, the power supply to the laser is interrupted immediately. Opening the lid during a laser job can lead to an incomplete work result, such as an incomplete engraving. If possible, we recommend not to interrupt a laser job. Since vapors can escape when the lid is opened during a laser job, first press the button to activate pause mode.
LASER SAFETY To assess the potential hazards of laser systems, they are divided into eight safety classes: 1, 1C, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B and 4. Mr Beam II is a class 1 laser. This is guaranteed by its enclosed protective housing and its safety devices. In this protective housing, your Mr Beam II works with a Class 4 laser source that emits an intense and visible laser light. The accessible laser light is very dangerous to the eye (complete loss of eye sight) and very dangerous to the skin (risk of burning).
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (GERMAN) INTENDED USE Your Mr Beam II was developed for contactless cutting and engraving of various materials. These includes wood, acrylic, cardboard, paper, leather, selected plastics, anodized aluminum, etc. For a list of approved and tested materials and thicknesses, please visit: www.mr-beam.org/materialien. For safety reasons, only materials approved by Mr Beam Lasers GmbH are approved for processing in your Mr Beam II.
Chapter 03 COMPONENTS OVERVIEW The following chapter gives you an overview of the various components and connections of your Mr Beam II.
SCOPE OF MR BEAM II DELIVERY WITH AIR FILTER SYSTEM SCOPE OF MR BEAM II DELIVERY WITHOUT AIR FILTER SYSTEM Laser head Mr Beam II 2 keys Focus Tool Cable Mr Beam Air Filter System Power cable Power supply Laser head Mr Beam II 2 keys Focus Tool Ventilation hose 2 screws 2 washer Suction socket Mr Beam Air Filter System Ventilation hose 2 screws 2 washer Suction socket with fan Power cable Power supply For indoor use we recommend a Mr Beam Air Filter System.
OVERVIEW MR BEAM II CONNECTIONS Camera Guide bar Laser head Working area Button P Bei Abwesenheit SchlŸssel des SchlŸsselschalters abziehen Vor Beginn von Reinigungs- und Wartungsarbeiten das GerŠt immer ausschalten und den Netzstecker ziehen. Laser Klasse 1 Wartungs- und InspektionstŠtigkeiten dŸrfen nur im ausgeschalteten Zustand von geschultem Personal durchgefŸhrt werden.
BUTTON CAMERA The button is a push button on the top of Mr Beam II. It is assigned several functions, which are explained below. In the lid of your Mr Beam II is a camera, which supports you in positioning the design on the workpiece. As soon as the lid is completely open, the camera automatically takes an image of the working area and the workpiece lying on it. This is then displayed on the Mr Beam Laserbench with a few seconds delay.
STATUS LIGHT MEANINGS The status light indicates different operating states of Mr Beam II. Note: The signals listed here are in beta stage and can change with software updates. Pulsating orange Awaiting connection Moving white Connected to computer/smartphone White on blue dripping Preparation laser job Blue flashes Waiting for laser confirmation by pressing the button Blue trickling on white Implementation of laser job Note: The larger the white part, the more advanced the laser job.
Chapter 04 SETUP PROCEDURE Your Mr Beam II is now ready for first use! In the following chapter we will guide you from unpacking to setting up a network connection. While setting up your Mr Beam II, remember, that it was assembled and packaged with great care by us. Please take time to unpack and set it up just as carefully.
POSITIONING UNPACKING Please note the following positioning guidelines before setting up your Mr Beam II: 1. Opening the box Place the carton on a flat surface. To open the box please do not use sharp objects that can damage the protective cover. Then pull out the inner box with the laser head and put it aside.
LASER HEAD CONNECTION 1. Mount the laser head The laser head can be mounted at different heights, see Chapter 6 „Working with your Mr Beam II“. First, mount the laser head in any position at the bottom. Then slightly compress the carriage and engage the laser head at the top. 2. Insert the ribbon cable Now insert the ribbon cable into the socket on the back of the laser head. If necessary, extend the black bar beforehand.
SUCTION CONNECTION/AIR FILTER SYSTEM SUCTION/AIR FILTER SYSTEM 1. Suction socket connection Connect the suction socket to the free end of the ventilation hose. Note: The ventilation hose is fitted with a left-hand thread. Warning: Your Mr Beam II must be connected to a working suction each time it is used, as processed materials are vaporized by Mr Beam II during laser operations. Burn odors and vapors are therefore produced during operation.
POWERING ON POWERING OFF 1. Plug in the power cable To avoid static charges that could destroy your computer and/or Mr Beam II, please connect the AC adapter to your Mr Beam II before plugging in the AC adapter into a socket (100-240V ~, 1.5A 50- 60Hz). 1. Shut down To properly turn off your Mr Beam II after work, please shut it down first. You shut down your Mr Beam II via the Mr Beam Laserbench software ( ->Shutdown system) or by pressing the button for five seconds.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER/TABLET To operate Mr Beam II and to laser files, Mr Beam II must be connected to a computer/tablet. Please install the latest version of Google Chrome on the computer/tablet, as other browsers may occasionally restrict the functionality. Depending on the technical data of the computer/tablet used, different processing times may result.
OPTION 1.1 CONNECTION VIA ROUTER AND WIFI OPTION 1.1 CONNECTION VIA ROUTER AND WIFI Turn on Mr Beam II Turn on your Mr Beam II and wait for 60 seconds. Connecting to your Mr Beam II Enter find.mr-beam.org or mrbeam-XXXX.local into your Google Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam II. If you are connected directly to your Mr Beam II via WiFi, it can also be accessed via the following IP address: 10.250.250.
OPTION 1.2 CONNECTION VIA ROUTER AND NETWORK OPTION 1.2 CONNECTION VIA ROUTER AND NETWORK Turn on Mr Beam Turn on your Mr Beam II and connect it to your router via network cable (Ethernet). The network socket is located next to the power socket. Then wait 60 seconds. Connecting to your Mr Beam II Enter find.mr-beam.org or mrbeam-XXXX.local into your Google Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam II. On a Windows PC, you can also access your Mr Beam II via the network.
OPTION 2 DIRECT CONNECTION OPTION 2 DIRECT CONNECTION Turn on Mr Beam II Turn on your Mr Beam II and wait for 60 seconds. Connecting to your Mr Beam II Enter find.mr-beam.org or mrbeam-XXXX.local into your Google Chrome browser to connect to your Mr Beam II. If you are connected directly to your Mr Beam II via WiFi, it can also be accessed via the following IP address: 10.250.250.1 Note: A direct connection via network cable is not supported.
Chapter 05 S O F T WA R E M R B E A M LASERBENCH Thanks to the integrated camera and the intuitive user interface, anyone can quickly learn how to operate Mr Beam II. The following chapter explains the Mr Beam II software (Mr Beam Laserbench) in detail.
MR BEAM LASERBENCH Continue to Laser Job Parameters MR BEAM LASERBENCH Working area Upload and select a design 2. Positioning Once a file has been selected, it can be placed in the workspace on the workpiece. Use the arrows to scale and rotate the graphic. Click on „Laser“ in the upper left corner to access Laser Job Parameters. When the lid of Mr Beam II is open, a live image of the working area is shown here. Double-click anywhere to move the laser head to the selected position. 1.
MR BEAM LASERBENCH SOFTWARE UPDATE 5. Additional settings The „Laser Intensity Range“ describes the range of the gray levels displayed in an engraving, while „Engraving Speed Range“ describes the speed at which gray values are engraved. When cutting materials, „Laser Intensity“ represents the power, „Laser Speed“ the speed and „Passes“ how often the contour is cut. Further explanations can be found under the menu item „show explanations“. A software update requires an active internet connection.
Chapter 06 WORKING WITH YOUR MR BEAM II After the introduction to Mr Beam Laserbench, now the first steps in material selection, suction and focusing follow.
FOCUSING FOCUSING Focusing the laser head is required to achieve optimal results with your Mr Beam II. Since the laser light leaves the laser head in a cone shape, there is only one point at which it is bundled to the maximum, the focus point. In this point your Mr Beam II has the maximum performance and highest precision. Therefore, the focus point should be at the height of the material to be processed. To do this, the laser head must be manually adjusted to the material height.
MATERIALS & WORK SURFACE As already described in Chapter 2 „Safety & Conformity“, hazardous vapors can be generated during laser cutting of certain materials. Therefore, it is particularly important to process only materials that have been declared suitable by Mr Beam Lasers GmbH. An updated list of materials can be found online at the following link: www.mr- beam.org/#materials. Working area The working area is 500 x 390 x 38 mm (19.7 x 15.4 x 1.5 inches) in length, width and height.
Chapter 07 MAINTENENCE & CARE Regular maintenance and care is essential to ensure that your Mr Beam II functions correctly and permanently. The following chapter contains information on proper cleaning.
REGULAR MAINTAINANCE & CARE GENERAL CLEANSING Regular maintenance and care is necessary in order to maintain the high quality results of your Mr Beam II. In addition, depending on the application and materials used, regular general cleaning is necessary. Always turn off the unit and disconnect the power plug before commencing cleaning and maintenance work. General cleansing General cleaning is necessary at irregular intervals depending on the use of your Mr Beam II and the degree of soiling.
GENERAL CLEANSING FILTER CHANGE 1. Loosen screws Shut down and switch off your Mr Beam II. Then remove the air hose and all other connections to your Mr Beam II. Place your Mr Beam II with the front side on a stable table and place a cloth underneath to prevent scratches. Unscrew all screws at the bottom plate with a 2mm (5/64 inch) Allen key. Wear gloves at all work steps to avoid injuries.
FILTER CHANGE REPAIRS 3. Check pre-filter mat Make sure that the pre-filter mat lies precisely on the new filter insert and that it covers the entire surface. Repair of the Mr Beam II by the user is not intended. To ensure that your Mr Beam II is quickly ready for use again in the event of a malfunction, please contact customer service by email: support@mr-beam.org 4. Insert filter Insert the new filter unit including the pre-filter. 5.
Chapter 08 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL DATA STORAGE & TRANSPORT/SUPPORT Dimensions (approx.) Width/Depth/Height Weight 725 x 538 x 170 mm (28.5 x 21.2 x 6.7 inches) 9,5 kg (20.9 pounds) Ambient conditions Ambient temperature Atmospheric humidity 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) 30% - 60% Mechanics Working area Maximum workpiece height Maximum load on the work surface Maximum sound level 500 x 390 x 38 mm (19,7 x 15,4 x 1.
DISPOSAL Disassembling, Dismantling Mr Beam II can be disposed of as a complete device. You do not have to disassemble or dismantle the unit before disposal. Only the cables and ventilation hoses can be handed over separately from your Mr Beam II to the electrical equipment collection unit. Please observe the relevant guidelines for your country. If disassembling or dismantling of the device is required, please contact Mr Beam Lasers GmbH.
Chapter 09 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The current and valid general terms and conditions of Mr Beam Lasers GmbH can be found at: shop.mr-beam.org/legal/terms Page 70 09 - General Terms and Conditions CONTACT ADDRESSES Postal Adress Mr Beam Lasers GmbH Gollierstr. 70d 80339 München Germany Mr Beam Support support@mr-beam.org Instagram instagram.com/mrbeamlasers/ YouTube youtube.com/channel/UC8CIMavXllp6S61JgEqSm4A Facebook facebook.com/mrbeamlasercutter/ Twitter twitter.
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