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System Operation 3-17
If you would like to get the Rotary axis back to the original factory default setting, go back into the
“SET ROTARY AXIS” menu. While in this menu, press the up arrow and down arrow keys
simultaneously. The arm move will move back to its original factory default setting. Select “YES
SAVE Y-AXIS”, and then press the “ESCAPE” key twice to exit back to the “MAIN” menu to store
this setting permanently.
TICKLE Menu
TICKLE is the term used for small pulses, which are fed to the laser to keep the plasma inside
energized. This allows the laser to respond quickly and strongly for high speed cutting and
engraving.
TICKLE keeps the laser "warmed up" at times when the laser system is powered on but not
firing and the top door is closed. We suggest keeping the door closed at all times when the laser
system is powered on as this keeps the laser warmed up. If the door is open, the power to the
laser cartridge itself is turned off and the tube will cool down. The laser runs best after being
warmed up for 15 to 20 minutes.
TICKLE is pre-set at the factory and usually does not require adjustment. The setting shown
above is only an example. Your laser platform may have a built-in Tickle setting control inside
the laser cartridge. If your laser cartridge has built-in Tickle, then the setting in the control panel
will read “Tickle Freq. = 5 kHz” and “Tickle Width = 0 us”. If your laser cartridge does not have
built-in Tickle, then you will see a “Tickle Width” greater than “0 us” and the “Tickle Freq.” That
can be anything from “2Khz” up to “10 kHz”. However, it is possible that it may need adjustment
after the laser cartridge ages. DO NOT attempt to adjust the TICKLE setting. Please contact
our Service Department for the correct diagnosis and corrective procedure.
PORTS Menu
Two ports are provided on the back of the system for interface with a computer, a serial and a
parallel port. Only one port can be used at a time. To activate a port, use the up and down
arrow keys to position the cursor on the menu item “PORTS” and press the “SELECT” button.
The menu that appears indicates the currently active port on the laser system. To toggle
between ports press the “SELECT” button.