Trotec SP500: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 03:42, 15 May 2023

This is our most versatile laser laser. It's excellent for cutting wood up to <Y> inch thick. This can also handle cast acrylic sheets, EVA foam, plywood, wood, and many other materials safely!

Equipment Specifications
Power (watts)	??
Wavelength	10.6 µm
Working area	726 x 432 mm (29 x 17 inch)
Max Load	(30 lbs), even load over the whole working area

Trainers

See Ryan for training.

Getting Help

The Trainers will answer questions on the operation of the laser cutter.
If you have a concern, just ask, it's cheaper then replacing equipment!
Design help not actually included, but sometimes we know and can help!

Safety Rules

This model is primarily focused for engraving. Cutting materials in this laser tends to cause excessive smoke, or sometimes fire.
Only attempt these materials or PLEASE ask prior to using new stuff.
Keep area clear of debris, cutoff pieces and other hazards.
Take your time. Accidents happen because someone is in too big of a hurry.
Think about what you are doing. If something seems unsafe, it probably is. If there is any flame it's always unsafe!
If you see flames between the lens and your work, stop the equipment until you can isolate the issue.
If your work is catching on fire, melting, or similar stop the equipment until you can isolate the issue.
Leave the space as clean as you found it. If you find it in a messy state, please contact Ryan or Zack describing the mess, date, and time, and then please be extra awesome and clean up after those before you.

Operating Procedures

Max Power Setting

Set the power to no more than 85% to protect the tubes life. Going over this value causes the tube excessive wear and heat degradation.

Startup

Cold Start (Rare)

x

Warm Start

x

Shutting Down

x

Common Troubleshooting

Problem 1: Laser keypad controls stop working, fan stops running

Solution 1: Hit the power icon face on the laser keypad controls to wake the machine up.

The machine goes into a power save mode when inactive.

Manuals and Documents

Computer Software

Trotec Ruby

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-The Trotec SP500 was Trotecs speediest laser once! This laser is mostly used for engraving projects.
+[[File:SP500.jpg|frameless|right]]This is our most versatile laser laser. It's excellent for cutting wood up to <Y> inch thick. This can also handle cast acrylic sheets, EVA foam, plywood, wood, and many other materials safely!
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 === Startup ===
-# Power on the machine from the back left toggle switch
+==== Cold Start (Rare) ====
-#* You should expect machine to startup and calibrate the head to 0,0 (top left) while the bed goes to the bottom.
-#** If this movement doesn't start, open and close the lid.
-# Turn on the circuit breaker for SP500 to power the tube.
-# '''Remember to use the exhaust fan (power strip) when you start this laser!'''
-# Click Start in Ruby
-=== Shutting Down ===
+# x
-==== NOTE: Leave the tube circuit breaker on 5 minutes to protect equipment life ====
+==== Warm Start ====
-* Just after finishing, the tube is very hot. To maximize tube life, run the circuit breaker 5 minutes after completing your work to maximize the tube health and longevity. It's free to you, and ensures the hourly charge stay as low as possible in the future. Our tube system is just air-cooled, heat is the enemy like in a video projector. The extra cooling time helps a lot!
+# x
-'''Shutdown sequence has no required order (except the breaker, 5 minutes!):'''
-# Turn off the laser unit in the back/rear left.
+=== Shutting Down ===
-# Turn off the workstation power strip for the exhaust fan.
+#x
-# Clean up laser bed of debris.
+##
-# Close Trotec software and open windows.
-# Wait 5 minutes
-## Turn off the circuit breaker after the tube is cooled.
 === Common Troubleshooting ===
-===== Problem 1: Start the laser, but it doesn't fire - it just tracks my work... =====
+===== Problem 1: Laser keypad controls stop working, fan stops running =====
-====== Solution 1: Open and Close the Lid Interlock ======
-# Click the stop button in Ruby.
+====== Solution 1: Hit the power icon face on the laser keypad controls to wake the machine up. ======
-# Just open and close the laser lid.
-# Start the laser again.
-There is a safety switch interlock on the tube (to ensure the lid isn't open while on.) If you turned on the tube last minute, you probably didn't trigger the interlock switch. It will move as-if its operating, but the laser emits zero power for safety. The back of the laser tube LED light will even blink pink (nothing is happening), and the bill timer will still be progressing normally. You are billed for this time, so just stop quickly to prevent extra charges.
+The machine goes into a power save mode when inactive.
 == Manuals and Documents ==
-* [https://www.troteclaser.com/static/pdf/speedy-300/Datasheet-Speedy-300C-8066-en.pdf Technical Data Sheet PDF]
+*
-* [https://www.troteclaser.com/static/pdf/speedy-300/operating-manual-Speedy-300-8066-en-us.pdf Operating Manual PDF]
 == Computer Software ==