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So the big day has come – the machine is here and it is GO TIME for unpacking your Thunder Laser. Hopefully you spent the past few weeks doing your own research and going through the resources we sent you, and have you feel comfortable for what comes next. Now we’re going to cover setting up your machine in its space to get ready for your first cuts
This video will offer a quick overview of the process we’ll explain in this article, but you can see just how easy the set-up process is going to be!
For this step, you’re going to need:
All the accessories to run the machine will be found inside the crate as well. including:
Exhaust Fan and Tubing
Toolkit
Connection Cables
Please Note: Any other accessories you ordered, like a rotary, or lenses will be arriving in a separate package shipped from our showroom in Calgary.
Time to set the machine in place:
Remove all packing foam and accessories
Inspect Your Toolkit
Connect Your Cables
Set Up your Exhaust fan and tubing.
Connect to your computer
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All peripherals and toolkit accessories should be packaged on top of your Aurora when it arrives, so after receiving and unpacking your laser from its crate, you’ll need to grab door keys from the toolkit (more on that below) and open up the side door.
Inside you will see two small black knobs. These are securing the workspace door so it cannot be opened during transport. Remove these.
After opening the workspace door, you will find the exhaust fan and more packing foam in this section to be removedAInside the left and right door panels, you will find this these small knobs. These prevent the front door from being opened during transport.
Carefully remove these knobs and place them in your toolkit in case you have need for them in the future
Along with all the other accessories that were included in your crate, you can also find your Thunder Laser Toolbox. In here you will find all your power cables and tubes, along with a multitude of maintenance tools that will help clean your machine and allow for quick repairs if something goes wrong. Check out the contents of the toolkit at the link below
The last major accessory to attach is the exhaust fan and tubing.
Begin by attaching the vent tubing to the 6” exhaust port on the back of your laser. Secure this with 6” hose clamps until you are sure it is lacked on air tight – you can adjust this later if you detect smoke while cutting
Next, attach the tubing to the intake side of your exhaust fan. There will be a sticker of an arrow to indicate the direction of airflow.
Plug your exhaust fan into the remaining outlet plug on the back left side of the laser, below the compressor plug.
See the article below for more information about our recommended exhaust setup
Venting the Exhaust from your Thunder Laser
Next, you can grab the power cable out of the toolkit, and connect it to the input on the back of the laser.
Reminder that your Aurora (depending on the model), so a standard 15A NEMA 5-15 plug (no need to upgrade to 20A)
The final step in setting up your laser is plugging it into your computer using the USB 2.0 cable provided
Before You Power Up for the First Time
Now that the machine is set up and ready to run, it is time to power up the machine using the buttons on the front panel.
Things to note about powering up the machine:
The Key
The KEY turn switch provides power to the Laser Power Supply. Your laser won’t be able to fire without this switch engaged.
Make sure the big red E-STOP button to the left is not pressed in. This button will immediately cut power to the machine, and it cannot be restored until you give it a twist, where it will spring up and release.
With the key active and estop disengaged, you’ll notice the little flashing light on the front panel. Press the ON button just below this light, and it will now remain on, and your laser is now ready to receive files
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