General
How to Replace a Nova Z Axis belt
Preface: This article is basically a copy paste of the attached PDF that covers how to replace the Z axis belt on your Nova series laser. It is currently a work in progress. This work should be performed with the machine powered off and unplugged. ...
How to clean and lubricate the Rails and Z Bed Screws on your Thunder Laser Nova Series machine
Preface: This guide is for Nova Series Lasers with Roller Bearing Type rails, not linear guides Lubrication for Rails and Screws The mechanical rails and rods (Z-screws) should be cleaned of debris (bearing races too) and then re-apply lubrication. ...
Nova Series CW5000 and CW5200 Chiller Maintenance for changing water and cleaning filters
Preface: Please see the following for your chiller maintenance on your Nova Series Laser with a CW-5000 or CW-52000 Chiller Quick Start Video: Additional Information: Changing The Water Change the water (distilled only) and clean the filters on the ...
CW-5000 Series v1 and v2 Chiller Differences
There are some differences between the v1 and v2 CW-5000 series Teyu (S&A) chillers. This article will explain those differences Determining The Chiller Version You can tell the v1 from the v2 by seeing if the front panel has a red and green light ...
Nova Series Mirrors
Nova Series Switches to Si mirrors from MO around Q4 2022 Nova Series mirrors were originally MO mirrors. Since August 2022, Si mirrors have been introduced. While there are few visual indicators as to the type of mirror you have, you can tell them ...
Example Layouts for Work Space Considerations For Nova Laser Machines
The drawings a done graphically and may not be to scale. Use the measurements accompanied by arrows and devices. You should also allow for working space in front of the machine and for any additional peripherals you add. You should leave room on all ...
Thunder S&A 5000 series V1 & V2 Cooling Fan Replacement Procedure
Disconnect the equipment from the main power before performing this repair. Be careful of sharp edges and screw points. You will need a #2 Philips head screwdriver and something to snip a wire tie or 2, and a few wire ties to replace the ones snipped ...
Legacy Thundercam Installation
If you recently purchased a new ThunderCam kit, you should follow the instructions here instead: ThunderCAM Installation Manual Its a good idea to tape it up first and view it before you stick it down permanently. The Cable connector on the camera ...
How to use Print and Cut with the Pass Through on your Thunder Laser Nova Series machine
Preface: This article covers the basics of preparing your Nova Series machine for Pass Through Print and cut. Currently this article is a WIP and a collection of data. Quick Start Video: *coming soon* Complete Guide: What is Print and Cut: Print and ...
Adding Manual Interior Illumination Control
Overview Be sure to observe all safety precautions and deenergize the equipment before performing any work on the machine: https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/odin-series-user-manual This is a tutorial on adding a magnetic reed ...
Sourcing OEM Thunder Replacement Laser Tubes for your Nova Laser Machine
Things to know: If your Thunder Laser is under warranty, you need to use our OEM specified brand and model unless directed by Thunder Laser USA Support. If your machine is out of warranty you are free to replace it with whatever you wish but making ...
Four Inch 4" Laser Head Assembly and breakdown of Lens, Extension and Cone install
Preface: This article shows the assembly diagram for the Thunder Laser 4" head. Assemble the Lens in the order shown:
Why Laser Power Supplies Fail
DC Excited Glass Tube Laser power supplies are high energy devices that are very volatile, are considered consumables, and they can critically fail. They turn 120v into 30,000v and convert it to DC. Typical LPSUs employ one or more high-voltage ...
Nova Series MYJG Laser Power Supply LPSU Manual
See the attached PDF.
How to convert your Laser machine to a higher Wattage Laser Tube between 80, 100 and 130 watts of Power - What all you will need
Preface: This Article covers what all you would need to convert a given machine to a different wattage laser tube. Note that the mounting of the power supplies will require you to drill and tap holes as the replacements are generally larger. After ...
Nova Series Honeycomb bed size vs the working space of the laser visualization
Preface: This article covers the honeycomb bed size vs the working space of the laser. The working space is smaller than the honeycomb. Smaller machines will have a proportionally larger honeycomb since the amount of space required for the machine ...
Nova Series Laser Machine Components and Descriptions
Preface: This article covers some of the major components of the Nova Laser Machines Laser Head Assembly: Outer Machine From Front: Rear of Machine:
How to install the fixing pin of the honeycomb
Step 1 Place the honeycomb bed on the blade and measure the distant range of the honeycomb panel that needs to be installed. Try to ensure that the distance between the honeycomb bed and the 4 corners of the machine is equal. See the below. Step 2 ...
August 2022 Changes
Add a Blow Ball to Toolbox Upgrade with two extra crosbeam to fix the blade table Upgrade to Si reflective mirror from Mo mirror Upgrade to two Heat Alarm detector
Nova Series DSP TL Timer Mid 2022 Block Diagram v8.4
Please see attached. TL TIMER v8.4 FLAP v4.1 NOTE: Page 1: Nova Series Main Power Control (All Novas) Page 2: Nova 24 Without Opto Control Signals to Ruida Page 3: Nova 24 with Opto Control Signals to Ruida Page 4: Nova 35 Control Signals to Ruida ...
How to Manually Focus
Manually Focusing Your Laser While the autofocus is convenient there are many reasons to manually focus.. In many cases it is quicker and sometimes even more accurate than using Autofocus. The following video will walk you through how to manually ...
Best Practices for using Auto Focus on a Nova Series Machine
This article covers the best practices for using Auto Focus on your Nova Series machine. When to NOT use Auto Focus: 1. Rotary jobs - The shape of the rotary machine and tumblers do not work with the sensors 2. If not using the stock 2" head. Auto ...
Nova Series Bearings
We are going to stock bearings for sale on our onliine shop soon, but for now we have a link to a US source https://www.vxb.com/SG15U-U-Groove-Sealed-Track-Ball-Bearing-5x17x8-p/sg15u.htm SG15U U-Groove Sealed Ball Bearing 5mm x 17mm x 8mm One ...
Extend Space Required based on Engraving Layer Speed for stock NOVA series Lasers
Based on the device settings of: The estimated space needed on both sides of the engraved artwork is as follows: Based off the chart formula derived by Excel: Nova Vs Odin Comparison: Effective Bed Width Based on Engraving Speed: *Note that this ...
Critical Spare Part Recommendations for NOVA series machines
This article discusses spare parts needs for your Thunder Laser machine, verify all part numbers for your existing part. If your laser is your business and down time is not acceptable while you wait on part deliveries, then the following are ...
Re-Wire Fan to come on with Laser and Chiller with Chiller Switch
This article has instructions on how to wire your inline exhaust fan so that it comes on with the Laser Switch and to provide power to the Chiller so that you can "Dry Run" the Laser and also ramp the exhaust fan up prior to starting a job. LightBurn ...
Machine Hardware Identification
Nova 35 pictures: Right Side Control Panel: Back Left Side Control Panel for LPSU: Nova 51: Left side of Machine, behind right blue door: Right Side of Machine, behind left blue door: Right Side Of machine, behind right blue door: Back Left Control ...
4” laser head
4” laser head is the laser head of the laser cutting machine that installed a 4” focus lens. The standard laser head is mainly used to cutting material less than 10mm. But if you want to cut thicker material, such as 17mm foam, the cutting edge would ...
Gaining Extra Clearance With The 4" Head
The distance from the lens to the work is the focal point and that distance never changes. The extension tube and the nozzle are just to get the air assist close to the work and maintain the prescribed 10mm gap from the nozzle to the material for ...
Dot Test-2” vs. Thunder HR vs. US-HR (Beam Buddy)
Stock 2" Head vs. Stock Thunder Laser HR Head Stock 2" Head Stock Thunder Laser HR Head Stock Thunder HR Head vs. USA Beam Buddy HR Head Stock Thunder HR Head USA Beam Buddy HR Head Dot Size Comparison Air Blowing Result Testing by Thunder Laser ...
Nova Series Beam Combiner Orientation
Preface: This article covers the marks used to indicate the direction of the beam combiner orientation. THE ORIENTATION OF THIS LENS MATTERS. There is an arrow on the side of the optic that indicates the direction the CO2 beam should pass through. ...
Leadshine HBS57
We use the 573HBM20-L-1000 with driver CL1-507-3LS on newer (around May 2020) 51 and 63 models. and the 573HBM20-LS-1000 with driver HBS57-500（V2.0）on older 51 and 63, and current 35. More Here: July 1, 2020 Nova Series Changes PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ...
Leadshine CL1-507-3LS
1. Electrical indicators Reference number CL1-507 Minimum Typical value Max unit Continuous output current 3 - 7 A Input power supply voltage +24 36 +48 Vdc Logic input current 7 10 20 mA Pulse frequency 0 - 500 kHz Insulation resistance 100 - - MΩ ...
Leadshine 573HBM20 Series EZ Servo
We use the 573HBM20-L-1000 with driver CL1-507-3LS on newer (around May 2020) 51 and 63 models. and the 573HBM20-LS-1000 with driver HBS57-500（V2.0）on older 51 and 63, and current 35. According to Leadshine: LS motor: the motor shaft is lengthened L ...
DM860 Driver
The DM860 stepper drive adopts advanced features like electrical damping, anti-resonance, start-up smoothing, multi-stepping... With the input voltage of 20 - 80 VDC and output current of 0.50 - 5.60 A, it is capable of driving a wide range of ...
Controlling BOFA Fume Extractor With The TL Timer
BOFA From the BOFA manual: TL Timer Board showing where to connect the red and black from the BOFA signal cable:
HF-200PE 8 Inch 735 CFM ECO-Watt Mixed-Flow Inline Fan
NOVA 51 & Nova 63 (from container #103 forward) are equipped with HF-200PE(110&220V), the diameter of exhaust pipe is 200mm (8"). Model Voltage Size (mm) Current (Amps) Power (W) Air Speed (RPM) Airflow (m³/h) Air Pressure (Pa) Net Weight (Kg) ...
CZ-TD550 Exhaust Fan Specs
The CZ-TD550w250W centrifugal blower fan rotates at 3,400 RPM, consumes 550W @110VAC/60Hz, and delivers 482.6 CFM of airflow at 0.35 psi. The fan utilizes a PMAC (Permanent Magnet AC) motor and is brushless These are some specs from the same model ...
Nova Series v8 AC Power Overview and Diagnostics
Here is the TL Timer V8.3) block diagram Nova Series DSP TL Timer Mid 2020 Block Diagram v8.3 Here is the v8 diagram: Nova Series DSP TL Timer V8 2019 Block Diagram
Nova Series DSP TL Timer V5 Block Diagram
Please see attached:
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