Opt Lasers Product Manuals
X-Carve Laser Upgrade - Wiring Setup
- Unpack the Opt Lasers PLH3D-CNC Adapter. Cut the zip ties.
![Power Cable For Engraving Laser Head](lib/plh3d-cnc-adapter-to-laser-head-5-meters-cabl.jpg)
![PLH3D-CNC Universal Adapter](lib/plh3d-cnc-adapter-with-key.png)
![X-Carve Signal Cable for PLH3D-CNC Adapter](lib/x-carve-signal-cable.jpg)
- Connect the 2 core wire Adapter inputs to the spindle outputs on your X-Controller.
- Connect the Brown wire to "Spindle (PWM)".
- Connect the White wire to "GND".
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- Connect the the other end of the 2 core wire Adapter to the PLH3D engraving and cutting laser inputs.
- Connect the Brown wire to pin 2 "PWM/TTL Input".
- Connect the White wire to pin 4 "GROUND".
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- Open the cable drag chain on the X-Carve.
- Use a small flat head screwdriver to open the drag chain.
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- Feed the 5-core wire from the Adapter through the entire length of the drag chain. Let it come out near the Mounting Plate on the spindle holder.
- Make sure that there is enough wire when the Z-Axis is lowered all the way.
![Wirring for Laser Docking Station](lib/imagesimage48.jpg)
- Close the cable drag chain on the X-Carve.
- Ensure that you plug the terminal blocks in the correct way into:
- the female part of the LaserDock
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- the Adapter Output
NOTE: The pinout for the Adapter Output or LaserDock should mirror the Laser Modules pinout.
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- Attach the laser module to the spindle mount.
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- Put on your safety glasses and ensure nothing unintended is in the path of your laser.
- Ensure that the Adapter is Off. Connect Power Supply to the Adapter.
![PLH3D-CNC Adapter](lib/plh3d-cnc-adapter-with-key.png)
![Desktop Power Supply for Laser Upgrade](lib/plh3d-cnc-desktop-power-supply-unit.jpg)