General
Nova Series DSP TL Timer Mid 2020 Block Diagram v8.3
Please see attached. TL TIMER v8.3 FLAP v4.1 NOTE: This circuit diagram has 6 pages. The first page and last page for all machine are the same. The second page is no OPTO-isolator of nova24, third page is for Nova 24 with OPTO-isolator. The fourth ...
High Resistance/Loose Connections and Terminations
Main Power Issues This is an example of thermal insult and runaway on a loose or poorly terminated connection at the main power switch Here is a loose terminal on a contactor: and one showing thermal insult on the contactor: If a terminal is loose ...
Contactor Function Check & Removal
Contactor Function Check Testing continuity between the contactor and the LPSU How to Remove the Contactor
Checking The Main Power Cord
Simplified ThunderCAM Calibration & Alignment Procedure
ThunderCam Calibration Example: Nova 51 & ThunderCAM kit with a LB 4K-W110 cam Why Auto Focus Matters Reference Information: 85 and 120 FOV LB Cam Lens Correction Values
ThunderCAM Installation Manual
Preface: This article covers the installation and setup of a ThunderCam on your Thunder Laser Machine and Computer Legacy information: Previous Generation of kits Quick Start Videos: Installation Overview Calibration and Alignment Complete Guide: Its ...
Thunder Laser Cooling, Temperature, & Freeze Mitigation
Always observe best practices for safety and be sure all systems are de-energized before performing any maintenance, adjustment, diagnostics, etc... Preface: This document covers some special considerations, warnings, and best practices to ensure ...
Thunder Laser Approved Antifreeze
UPDATE: As of November 2022 Thunder Laser China has approved pink RV antifreeze for use in Thunder Laser USA Nova series machines RV ANTIFREEZE You can now use pink RV Antifreeze the same as, or equivalent to, the product linked below in Thunder ...
Extending The Chiller
Two Meter Extension Recommendations Chiller Water Lines You will need two about 2 meter sections of 8mm x 12mm silicone tubing. We offer a 16ft (4.8meters) length of tubing here 2 Meter Chiller Alarm Cable You can get a 2m chiller alarm extension ...
Chiller Power Cord Intermittent Connection
We have had reports of the chiller having power issues due to the power connection on the rear of the chiller. The plug is not seating properly and can result in intermittent, or complete, loss of chiller power. Before you assume this connection is ...
Nova Series Chiller Connections
Preface: This article covers the standard connections from the Chiller to the Machine for a NOVA series laser The water flow connections are labeled relative to the machine. You do not connect the Chiller Inlet to the Machine Inlet or the Chiller ...
Thunder Laser Chiller Alarm Interconnect Specifications
GX-12-3 Aviation DIN connector (for the Nova series laser side): GX-16-3 Aviation DIN connector (for the chiller side): Diagrams Electrical Pinout Below is the pinout of the CW-5xxx chiller alarm output: Condition States And here is the relay matrix: ...
Laser Water Coolants & Additives
NOTICE Thunder Laser has only one approved additive to mitigate freezing. Please see these articles: Thunder Laser Approved Antifreeze Thunder Laser Cooling, Temperature, & Freeze Mitigation Overview There has been much debate, experimentation, and ...
CW-5000AG Wiring Diagram
Here is the wiring diagram for the CW 5000 series chillers. A video overview as well as links to important documentation are below: Please see the resources below for more info: S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller User Manual S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller ...
S&A CW-3000 Passive Chiller User Manual
Please see attachment
Identifying Counterfeit S&A Chillers
This is a reminder that Thunder Laser USA machines only ship with genuine S&A Chillers. Release time: 2014-07-29 02:09:00 Dear customers: CW-5200 series industrial water chiller is researched, developed and produced by us, GUANGZHOU TEYU. It adopts ...
CW-5xxx Series Chiller Alarm Connections
Using The Chiller Alarm Output Most laser power supplies have a connection for a waterflow sensor that will not allow the laser to fire if there is no water flow. Many lasers come with a waterflow sensor already installed but some do not. If you have ...
Selecting Intelligent or Constant Mode on CW-5000 Series Chillers
Our chillers come programmed to intelligent mode for the T-503 temp controller (CW-5000 series) and constant mode for t-504 (CW-6000 series) controllers. Intelligent mode means the water temperature will be maintained within a few degrees of the ...
Constant Mode Temperature Set Point on CW-5XXX Chillers
Under constant temperature mode, you can manually adjust the temperature of S&A water chiller. You can find how to choose constant temp mode here: Selecting Intelligent or Constant Mode on CW-5000 Series Chillers For example, to set the water ...
S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller Maintenance Manual
S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller Maintenance Manual
S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller User Manual
S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller User Manual V1 Older Model with LED's on the front use the "CW-5000_Series_User_Manua" manual attached V2 Newer Model without LED's on the front use the "CW-5000_5200Manual_NOLED" manual attached V1 5000 series with ready ...
Chiller Diagnostics & Theory Of Operation
Preface: This article contains a lot of Chiller related information about troubleshooting, replacing and acquiring parts. Be sure to use the table of contents to go to the pertinent area. Identifying An Alarm Status If the chiller control panel is ...
Nova Series Drag Chain Specs
machine model Model of Chain (internal dimensions) (Links) Length with chain slot Length without chain slot Location 640/nova24, mini60 10*20 R28 18 420mm/17″ 370mm/15″ The left side of Y-axis 10*20 R28 22 500mm/20″ 440mm/17″ X axis 15*20 14 ...
Nova Series Technical Specifications
Here are the Nova Series Specs. They can also be found in the Nova Series Users Manual.
Required Information For OEM Warranty Conditions
Please follow our requirements strictly！ Overview In order to warranty parts, the OEM manufacturers of the products require that we gather some specific information and imagery. DC Excited Glass Tubes To process the warranty for glass tubes, the OEM ...
Nova Series Head Assembly Exploded Parts Diagram
click image to enlarge 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Lens Tube Outer Stop Ring - NOT PICTURED 11 12
Nova Series Belts
Preface: This article covers Nova Series Belts for the Z, Y and Z axes. We don't maintain links for these belts from 3rd party vendors, but a quick google search of the belt number should yield you a variety of choices How to read a Belt Part Number: ...
Nova Series Coolant Capacities
According to the S&W CW-5000 Series Chiller User Manual, the CW-5000 series chillers have a reservoir capacity of 6L or 1.58503 US gallons: Here are the volume calculations using the EXTERNAL dimensions of the tubes. The tube is actually a hollow ...
Thunder Nova Series USB Drive
Your machine will come with a USB thumb drive. This drive contains the unified owners manual, RDworks software, and other files. These files are the OEM files sent with every machine globally. Thunder Laser USA provides a LightBurn license key with ...
Z Axis Motion Control Changes
For the Z axis, we gradually changed the Z axis motion system to only one bigger motor for Nova 35\51\63 instead of two. Because according to customers' experience, two motors on Z axis makes the motorized table out of level. And after testing, the ...
DC 80 & 100W Power Output Variances By Firmware Level
MORE ON MACHINE DIFFERENCES BY FIRMWARE HERE: Nova Series Firmware V8.07.59 or less C100-SPT CO2 Glass tube C90-SPT CO2 Glass tube power setting current(mA) power of tube(watt) current(mA) power of tube(watt) 1% 0 0 0 0 2% 0 0 0 0 3% 0 0 0 0 4% 0 0 0 ...
Sourcing NON OEM Replacement Tubes
NOTE: THE NOVA 35-80 NOW SHIPS WITH A 90W RECI W2 TUBE. CONTACT SUPPORT@THUNDERLASERUSA.COM FOR MORE INFO IF YOU HAVE AND ORIGINAL RECI TUBE. LightObject also sells Reci W2 tubes. If your Thunder Laser is under warranty, you need to use our OEM ...
ThunderCAMs vs. LightBurn & Other USB Webcams
There is a lot of information (and misinformation) floating around about LightBurn's camera feature as they relate to Thunder Laser machines. There are also a lot of questions about what camera works with what laser. We are going to aggregate the ...
DC Excited CO2 Laser Tubes
The carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser) was one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed. It was invented by Kumar Patel of Bell Labs in 1964, and is still one of the most useful. Carbon dioxide lasers are the highest-power continuous wave lasers that ...
How Loud Are Thunder Lasers?
Today I will explore the sound levels created by a Thunder Laser Nova 35-80 in various stages of operation. NOTE: This test and the accompanying results are UNOFFICIAL and do not follow best practices and procedures for sound pressure level ...
Nova Series DSP TL Timer Manual v3
Nova Series DSP TL Timer Manual v3
Nova Series DSP TL Timer V6 Block Diagram
Nova Series DSP TL Timer V6 Block Diagram
Nova Series Included Parts
Preface: This article covers what is included in the toolbox. Items change from time to time. Current list as of 11-28-2023 Ruler Ethernet Cable USB Cable Focus Tool Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Head Screw Driver Allen Wrench Set Magnets Zip Ties ...
Nova Series DSP TL Timer V8 2019 Block Diagram
NOTE: The current version (v8.4) can be found here: Nova Series DSP TL Timer Mid 2022 Block Diagram v8.4 This is the Nova Series DSP TL Timer V8 Block Diagram. The full resolution PDF of this diagram is attached below.
Nova Series Users Manual
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