This article applies to  

S1 with all laser modules.

Make sure the laser module is installed and fixed properly before every usage. Otherwise, exceptions may occur during processing. This guide lists the issues that may occur if the module is not installed properly, and what you can do to check the installation.

#1 Check the Fixing Structure of the Laser Module

Make sure the fixing structure of the laser module is fitted into the fixing slot of the Z-axis panel.

#2 Check the Fixing Screw of the Laser Module

Make sure the fixing screw is inserted vertically into the laser module surface.

Related Issues

1. The Red Cross Shifts During the Module's Lowering

• Before the framing starts, the laser module will lower itself for the sensor to measure the distance.
• Normally, the Red Cross should stay at a relatively fixed position during the lowering. There could be a shift of position no more than 0.5mm in distance.
• However, if the laser module is not installed properly, the shift can be obvious.

2. The Positioning Point Shifts from the Processing Starting Point

Normally, the starting point of the processing should be exactly the same as indicated by the red cross.

However, if the laser module is not installed properly, the red cross may shift from the actual starting point.

3. The Detection Point of the Distance Sensor Offsets

• The Positioning Point Shifts from the Probe's Contact Point
• The black point is the center of the red cross light beams, which is the detection point of the distance sensor
• If the laser module is not installed properly, the center of the red cross light beams offsets from the detection point of the distance sensor.

4. The Probe of the Distance Sensor Won’t Be Reset Manually

After the probe is triggered, you can manually reset the probe.

• If the laser module is not installed properly, the probe won't be reset no matter how hard you try.
• If you persist, the probe will be inclined.

5. The Probe of the Distance Sensor Won’t Reset Automatically

• After the probe of the distance sensor is triggered, click "Framing" or "Auto-Focusing", XCS detects the probe has not been reset.
• Click "Reset it", and the laser module automatically moves to the reset stand in the top right corner, and the probe resets.

• If the laser module is not installed properly, the probe won't go back to its original position.
• The distance sensor may get hit and drop off.

• If other issues occur, please contact Customer Support for further advice.