{"id":516,"date":"2024-01-03T02:03:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T02:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/?p=516"},"modified":"2024-02-23T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:24:19","slug":"laser-cutter-powering-up-boss-laser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/516\/laser-cutter-powering-up-boss-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter – Powering Up BOSS Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Before turning on the Boss Laser Cutter System, be sure that the main Fume Extraction Air Handling System<\/strong> is operating properly and running. In the Leazar Hall space there is an orange light<\/em> indicating that the air handling system is active and working properly. You will also notice a change in the sound level as the air handling system activates and continues to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main Fume Extraction Air Handling System in Leazar Hall power switch is located on the wall left of the entrance doorway. This may already be activated and powered on if another individual is in the space and\/or the movement sensor detects you walking into the room. The switch is motion activated and should always be left in the “ON” position.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The main Fume Extraction Air Handling System in Lampe Hall power switch is located on the far wall left of the entrance doorway and right of the Boss laser cutter. This may already be activated and powered on if another individual is in the space.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Listen to a sample of the air handling system audio level with only one laser cutter in operation:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ****INSERT SOUND SAMPLE HERE****<\/p>\n\n\n\n The default water temperature of the water chiller for the Boss Laser LS machine needs to be between 68\u00b0- 77\u00b0 Fahrenheit (20\u00b0- 25\u00b0 Celsius).<\/strong> This safe operating temperature for the laser machine is constantly updated and is displayed on the LED Display Panel located on the top of the Boss Laser Cutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A PROPERLY CONFIGURED, INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATIONAL PARTICULATE AND FUME EXHAUST SYSTEM IS MANDATORY WHEN OPERATING THE LASER SYSTEM.<\/strong> Fumes and smoke from the engraving process are extracted from the laser system and filtered and\/or exhausted outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAir Handling Active Indicator Light (Off)<\/td> Air Handling Active Indicator Light (ON)<\/td><\/tr> <\/td>
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The Air Handling System should always remain on when any of the laser cutters are in operation.<\/strong> This continuous noise of the fan system should be active at all times. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Power Control & Panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Power Control Button and
Laser Cutter LED Control Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Power Control Button and
Laser Cutter LED Control Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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Auxillary Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
THESE EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN LASER CUTTER IS IN USE<\/strong>!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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