Troubleshooting guide

SECTION 3
System Operation
This section describes how the laser system functions and will familiarize you with laser system
terminology. Think of the laser system as just another output device such as a laser printer, dot
matrix printer, or plotter. In fact, the laser system utilizes certain characteristic from each of
those output devices.
(1) AC Input Power
(2) DC Power Supply
(3) Windows 95/98 Compatible Computer
(4) CPU Module
(5) Control Panel
(6) Laser Cartridge
(7) Motion System
(8) Application Material
(9) Exhaust System
(The dotted box represents the laser system)
1) AC Input Power
The operator must provide a suitable AC Input Power source and electrical grounding circuit.
Refer to the section on “Electrical Requirements” for a complete description of what is
necessary to operate the laser system.
2) DC Power Supply
The internal DC Power Supply converts the incoming AC electricity to 48 volts DC used to
power both the Laser Cartridge and the CPU Module. It is not user serviceable nor requires
maintenance.
3) Windows 95/98 Compatible Computer
The operator must provide a Windows 95/98 Compatible Computer. The operator must also
purchase graphics or CAD based software to create files for the laser system. These files are
then downloaded (printed) to the laser system through the Printer Driver. From time to time,
ULS may update or enhance the Printer Driver without notifying you directly. Printer Driver
updates are available through your dealer or directly from our Customer Support Department’s
web-based email system at (www.ulsinc.com
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4) CPU Module
The CPU Module is the “brains” of the system and controls everything. When the system is first
powered ON, the system goes through an initializing procedure and then “homes” the motion
system (moves to the upper right corner of the engraving area so that the X and Y home
sensors can detect its physical position). After the “homing” procedure is complete, it is ready
to receive a file from the computer.
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