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This documentation with all illustrations is intellectual property of Trotec Produktions- u. Vertriebs
GmbH.
The entire documentation is given to the user for personal use only. This documentation must not be
reproduced or made available to others without our written permission. Any breach of law will be prosecuted.
Trotec Produktions- u. Vertriebs GmbH cannot be held responsible for any direct or
indirect damages, which result from using or working with the products electric circuits or software described herein. The apparatus must be used only by trained and
skilled personnel. Before use the manual should be read and followed carefully.
Furthermore Trotec Produktions- u. Vertriebs GmbH reserves the right to change or
alter any product described herein without prior notice.
In case of failure, please check the device first. If unsuccessful, please note all data of
the device (year of manufacture, software version, etc.) and call us from a telephone
next to the switched on device.
For queries or technical problems please contact your dealer or Trotec Produktions- u.
Vertriebs GmbH directly at the above address.
We have a legal duty to track our products after delivery to our customers.
In particular, this relates to:
Recurring faults in functions
Anything that is unclear, e.g. in operation, maintenance or instructions
Any accidents that occur
Other unusual observations
Recommendations for improvement, requests
This information serves as a basis for potential corrections and/or changes to the product, and it is
therefore of great interest to us.
We request that you inform us of any such events and offer us your recommendations. This is the only
way that we can improve our products as necessary, and to make them as safe and reliable as possible.
Please use the response forms included in the Appendices for this purpose.
The SP 500 consists of a machine and a base frame.
All electronic components are integrated in the base frame.
All necessary connections are made on the back side of the SP 500.
Controls for the SP 500 are located on the keypad.
The SP 500 is equipped with an interlock safety system. When the interlock is activated, only setup
tasks can be performed on the SP 500.
The machine has a manual table changing system that enables use of the optimal table for specific
jobs. This system ensures faster and safer table changes.
Intended Use
The Trotec SP 500 is designed for engraving and cutting of the materials listed in this document.
Working area 1245 x 710 mm (49 x 28 in) or optional 1245 mm (40 in) x ∞ (with pass-through)
Loading area 1420 x 820 mm (56 x 32 in) or optional 1420 mm (56 in) x ∞ (with pass-through)
Max. height of work piece 112 mm (4.4 in) slat cutting table, 95 mm (3.7) aluminum cutting grid table and
acrylic cutting grid table, 98 mm (3.7) vacuum table; at removed table 300mm(12
in) at an area 1245 x 610mm (49 x 24 in) (flatness at removed tables cannot be
guaranteed)
Work piece table Multifunctional table concept: slat, aluminum, acrylic cutting grid table or vacuum
table – one table included as standard; also available: honeycomb cutting tabletop, aluminum cutting grid tabletop or acrylic cutting grid Tabletop; electronic,
programmable z-axis with servo motor
Speed of motion system 254 cm/sec. (100 in/sec)
Acceleration 19m/s² (748 in/sec²)
Motor Brushless DC servomotor
Encoder Increment measuring system
Optical elements lens and all mirrors air-flushed and therefore protected from soiling (preinstalled
mm (0,5 in) more clearance than standard lenses, 3.75” rotary lens –additional
clearance especially for rotary jobs
Accuracy of motion system +/- 0,1 mm (0.004 in)
(on the whole working area)
Addressable accuracy 0,0046 mm (0.0002 in)
Repeatability <± 0,015 mm (0.0006 in)
Accuracy to size of parts According to material an process
Maximum material load 25 kgs (55 lbs) area load over the whole working area
Exhaust Travelling exhaust; table exhaust (with cutting- and vacuum table)
Pass-through (back) height/width: 70 x 1420 mm (2.7 x 56.0 in)
maximum material height 63mm (2.5 in)
Rotary attachment Cones and roller version; max length of work piece: 104 cm (41 in) (roller) / 84
cm (33 in) (cones); diameter: 15 cm (0,59 in) (roller) / 25 cm (10 in) (cones)
JobControl® Vision Registration mark and compensation system;
max. working area: 1245 x 710 mm (49 x 28 in)
Gas-Kit (for compressed air respectively process gas)
For control of compressed air and process gas (free of mechanical dust, water
and oil) max. flow rate 150 l/min (40 gpm) with max. 10 bar (145 psi) max. limit 4
bar on working head push fitting connection with out diameter) connection on the
machine with hose out diameter of 6mm (0.23 in)
Caution when processing conductive materials (carbon fibers,…)! Conductive dust or particles in the ambient air might damage electrical components and lead to short circuits.
Bear in mind that those defects are NOT warranted
Acrylic
Painted metal
Delrin
Stainless steel (with Thermark)
Anodized aluminum
Veneer
Handicrafts
Glass
Wood
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Gum rubber
Ceramic
Cork
Plastics
Laser rubber
Leather
MDF
Melamine
Micro porous rubber
Paper
Polyester
Stone
PC (Polycarbonate)
Other materials only with written approval by Trotec.
The following materials are not recommended for processing:
Polyurethane PUR, Polyvinyl chloride PVC, Polyvinyl butyral PVB, Polytetrafluorethylene
PTFE and materials containing epoxy or phenolic resins
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CAUTION
Trotec assumes no responsibility for any consequences of laser processing in any application such as medical or pharmaceutical applications
Operating personnel must read and understand the operating instructions, and especially the “Safety”
chapter, before operating the equipment. We recommend that the operator create internal instructional
documentation for equipment safety and operation and to acknowledge receipt of these instructions/operating manual and participation in training/education in writing (see documents in the Appendices).
5.1.1 Intended user group
The machine may only be operated by authorized persons.
Authorities must be clearly defined and observed, so that no unclear competencies result under the
aspect of safety. This applies in particular to work performed on the electrical equipment that may only
be performed by specially trained professionals.
Activity
Intended group of users
Control/operation Trained personnel
Other activities
(e.g. error correction, maintenance)
Specially trained personnel or
hired tradesmen
5.1.2 Operating instructions / Safety equipment
The safety zone is defined by the operator. Instructions and guidelines must be observed and followed!