PLH3D-CNC Adapter
The PLH3D-CNC Adapter serves as a versatile interface and safety unit connected between a CNC machine and a high-performance PLH3D laser head. Many types of CNC machines and 3D printers available on market, with different control voltage standards and levels available, may be used to control the PLH3D head. The PLH3D-CNC Adapter converts all these signals to the standard compatible with the PLH3D cutting laser. Possibility of connecting to different machines of different heads provides versatility of the system.
Controls and Indicators
Controls and Indicators of PLH3D-CNC Adapter
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1. Laser Head Connector (with pluggable terminal block).
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2. External Switch Connector (with pluggable terminal block).
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3. Extensions Connector.
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4. Power Supply Connector.
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5. Control Connector.
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6. Mode Button.
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7. LED Status Indicators.
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8. Key Switch.
Product Features
Multi-functionality of PLH3D-CNC Adapter
Built-in safety mechanisms prevent misuse and unexpected behavior in case of an emergency. The key switch protects the laser head from being armed by children and other unauthorized people. Arming the laser head is always done manually by the user, by pressing a button. Special circuitry prevents arming during an internal electrical malfunction.
Safe start
The laser head can be made operational by selecting to “arm” and “disarm” the laser head. Arming means turning the head power supply on; the armed head is then able to generate a laser beam. Disarming (turning the head power supply off) brings the laser head to a safe state where generating a laser beam is altogether impossible.
Industrial Quality
Additional feature are industry-standard screw connectors. A dedicated, low-noise desktop power supply unit assures compatibility and reliability as well as eliminates problems caused by using third-party power supplies. The general status (power on, arming, laser working) may be inspected at a glance by looking at the three LEDs.
Safety mechanisms and automatic reset
Additional safety mechanisms can be incorporated into the system by adding up to two external switches (e.g., a limit switch, a key switch, or an e-stop). There is also an additional extension connector for future purposes.At power failure requires rearming.
PL3D-CNC Adapter is part of the kits available as below
XF+ is the best laser head to learn laser cutting and engraving. Can be upgraded to the XT-50 laser head in the future, and consumes a maximum of 30 W of electrical power. Go for the XF+ laser head if you desire to:
- Laser engrave in Standard+ definition (80 DPI)
- Laser cut thicker materials above 8 mm thickness
- Laser mark stainless steel and Titanium
- Be able to rotate the focusing lens, changing the working distance as well as the focused beam spot size and consequently resolution (40-160 DPI)
- Laser cut foams up to 40 mm thick
XT-50 is the most precise 6W high-power laser head for CNC machines on the market. It consumes a maximum of 30 W of electrical power. Go for XT-50 if you desire to:
- Laser engrave in Ultra HD definition (550 DPI)
- Laser cut thin materials up to 6-8 mm thick, especially leather and textiles
- Laser engrave, not just mark, stainless steel, carbon steel and Titanium
- Laser engrave with an adjustable-size square beam spot
- Laser engrave small text or design 1 mm in size
PLH3D-15W is our 3-laser-diodes laser head for CNC machines with built-in Air Assist Nozzle and a maximum power consumption of 85 W. Go for PLH3D-15W if you desire to:
- Rapidly laser engrave in Full HD+ definition (125 DPI)
- Laser cut thin materials up to 6-8 mm thick, especially wood, leather and textiles
- Laser engrave, not just mark, stainless steel, carbon steel and Titanium
- Quickly laser engrave with a single thick curve or line
- Quickly laser cut foams up to 20 mm thick
- Laser engrave and cut thermoplastics at a faster pace
How to Connect PLH3D-CNC Adapter to any CNC Machine
The PLH3D-CNC Adapter serves as a versatile interface and safety unit connected in between a CNC machine and a high-performance PLH3D laser head.
Many types of CNC machines and 3D printers with different control voltage standards and levels available on the market may be used to control the PLH3D head. The PLH3D-CNC Adapter converts all these signals to the standard compatible with the PLH3D head. The general status (power, armed, laser working) may be checked at a glance by watching three LEDs.
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The key function of the PLH3D-CNC Adapter is to “arm” and “disarm” the laser head
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Arming means turning the head power supply on; the armed head is then able to generate a laser beam
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Disarming (turning the head power supply off) brings the laser head to a safe state where generating a laser beam is fully impossible
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The laser head may be checked by generating a short laser pulse at maximum power
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Built-in safety means preventing misuse and unexpected behavior in an emergency. The key switch protects the laser head against arming by children and other unauthorized persons