¶ 1. Hurricane Safety Notice
Before operating this product, please ensure that you have read and understood all safety precautions and operating procedures. Strictly follow the following operating guidelines to ensure safe and correct use of the equipment:
- Pre-use Check: Inspect the equipment for any damage before each use. Do not operate if any defects are found. Before powering on, fill the water tank to the maximum level line. Starting the machine when the water level is below the minimum line may cause the laser tube to burst.
- Working Environment: Keep the working area clean and organized.
- Equipment Modification: Do not disassemble, modify, or alter the equipment or its operating system.
- Supervision: Never leave the equipment unattended during operation. Always ensure the equipment is running properly.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a clean processing area. Residue accumulation from cutting and engraving may pose a fire hazard. Regularly remove debris and residue.
- Operating Temperature: Operate the equipment within a temperature range of 5°C to 35°C. Do not operate under freezing conditions.
- Equipment Integrity: Do not operate the equipment with any parts removed, as this may expose laser radiation and increase the risk of equipment damage.
- Material Processing Restrictions: Avoid using materials containing PVC, vinyl, or other chlorine-containing substances, as they produce corrosive vapors harmful to health and the equipment. Damage caused by such materials is not covered under warranty. Do not engrave or cut unknown materials, as they may release harmful fumes when evaporated or melted.
Additionally, processing highly reflective materials is prohibited, as it can cause irreversible damage to the machine. Adhering to these guidelines helps ensure the safe and effective use of the equipment.
¶ 2. Hurricane Control Interface Introduction
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- ① Reset/Pause Button: During engraving, press this button to pause operation. After closing the cover, press the button again to resume work. If an abnormal alarm occurs, once the alarm is cleared, press this button to restore the machine to normal standby mode.
- ② Auto Focus Button: After placing the material, press this button to perform automatic focusing.
- ③ Water Inlet: Cooling water is added to the water tank through this inlet.
- ④ Emergency Stop Switch: In an emergency, press this button to cut off power and stop the machine.
- ⑤ Key Switch: Insert the key and turn clockwise to power on; turn counterclockwise to power off.
- ⑥ Power Switch, Fuse, and Power Socket: Controls the power on/off, contains the fuse, and the power cord connection port.
- ⑦ Active Fire Extinguisher Water Inlet: Water supply inlet for the active fire extinguisher. The user must provide a water tank for active fire suppression. Connect the supplied hose to this port.
- ⑧ USB Port: For offline operation and firmware upgrades.
- ⑨ Computer Control Port: Data connection port for computers, supports Type-C cable connection.
- ⑩ Expansion Accessory Port: Interface for expansion accessories such as chucks, rollers, and conveyor feeders, with automatic recognition capability.
¶ 3. Hurricane Unpacking Inspection
Refer to the Hurricane unpacking inspection video or manual for the inspection process.
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Note:
- Before powering on, carefully check whether there is any shipping damage to the CO2 tube (as shown in the red circle in Figure 1). If no damage is found, fill the water tank to the maximum level, then turn on the power and start the machine. Observe whether the CO2 tube is being filled with water normally. Once the operation is normal, refill the water tank to the maximum level again.
- The water tank must be filled with purified water or distilled water. If the operating environment temperature is below 5°C, non-corrosive antifreeze must be added to the water tank. The mixing ratio is as follows:
| Minimum Operating Temperature | Ratio |
|---|---|
| -42℃~-45℃ | 6:4 (60% antifreeze, 40% water) |
| -32℃~-35℃ | 5:5 (50% antifreeze, 50% water) |
| -22℃~-25℃ | 4:6 (40% antifreeze, 60% water) |
| -12℃~-15℃ | 3:7 (30% antifreeze, 70% water) |
| 0℃~-5℃ | 2:8 (20% antifreeze, 80% water) |
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¶ 4. Hurricane Software Connection
Refer to the Hurricane network setup video or manual.
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Note: When using AtomStack Studio software, no additional settings are required to connect. When using LightBurn, set the baud rate to 460800 (see Figure 2). Alternatively, you can directly import the LightBurn configuration file included on the supplied USB drive. Refer to the LightBurn configuration file import video for instructions.
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¶ 5. Hurricane Focusing
Refer to the Hurricane focus adjustment video or manual.
Note:
- Hurricane can perform auto focus by pressing the physical auto focus button on the machine housing, by clicking the AF button in AtomStack Studio software (see Figure 3), or by entering [ESP500] in the code console of the LightBurn software (see Figure 4). Manual focusing can also be performed using the focusing piece.
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Figure 4
- If the auto-focus distance is not 8mm (see Figure 5), you can adjust the distance by modifying the code in LightBurn or LaserGRBL software. The default auto-focus parameter value is 1.5. The correction value is calculated as 1.5 ± the error value:
- If the actual measured value is greater than 8mm, the correction value is calculated as: 1.5 - (actual measured value - 8).
- If the actual measured value is less than 8mm, the correction value is calculated as: 1.5 + (8 - actual measured value).
- In LightBurn, enter the following in the Console: $autoFocus/depth_max_mm = correction value (1.5 ± error value), then execute it. Example: if the actual auto-focus distance is 9mm, the correction value will be 1.5 - 1 = 0.5 (see Figure 6).
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¶ 6. How to Use the Camera on Hurricane
Refer to the Hurricane camera application video or manual.
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Note:
- When using the camera, absolute coordinates must be used (see Figure 7):
Figure 7
- Calibration is required before use, and must be performed again if the material thickness changes.
- During camera calibration, ensure the inside of the enclosure is well-lit so the camera can clearly capture the working area.
- The camera and conveyor feeder cannot be used at the same time.
- When calibrating in LightBurn, you can zoom in on the view before marking the four positioning points with the mouse. This can improve accuracy (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
¶ 7. How to Use the Conveyor Feeder on Hurricane
Refer to the Hurricane conveyor application video or manual.
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Note:
- The Hurricane conveyor feeder is equipped with an automatic recognition function. Connect the supplied USB cable to use it (see Figure 9).
Figure 9
- Absolute coordinates (Absolute Coords) cannot be used when using the conveyor feeder.
- When using the conveyor feeder, the engraving area changes to 500mm x 800mm.
- The AtomStack conveyor feeder model is R7.
- When using the conveyor feeder, the H3 riser (the machine base riser shown in the video) must be used.
¶ 8. How to Use the Rotary on Hurricane
Refer to the Hurricane rotary attachment application video or manual.
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Note:
- The Hurricane rotary attachments are equipped with an automatic recognition function. Connect the supplied USB cable to use them (see Figure 10). The models include R6 (see Figure 11), R8 (see Figure 12), and R8 Pro.
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- Absolute coordinates (Absolute Coords) cannot be used when operating the rotary attachments (see Figure 13).
Figure 13
- When using the rotary attachments, the H3 riser must be used (see Figure 14).
Figure 14
- When using AtomStack Studio software, for the roller (R6), no parameter settings are required. For the chuck (R8), the object's circumference or diameter must be set (see Figure 15).
Figure 15
- When using LightBurn software, rotation settings are required: select the rotation type (R6 → Roller type, R8 → Chuck type), select the Y-axis as the rotation axis. Parameters to set: R8 rotation speed = 160mm/rev (fixed), enter either object diameter or circumference; R6 rotation speed = 50mm/rev (fixed), rotation diameter = 16mm (fixed), enter either object diameter or circumference. See Figure 16.
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¶ 9. Software Coordinates Introduction
- Current Position: Uses the current position of the laser as the engraving start point. You can freely move the laser head by hand to the desired engraving position.
- User Origin: The user manually sets the starting position of the laser head. Refer to the User Origin Setup video for guidance.
- Absolute Coordinates (Absolute Coords): Uses the 0,0 coordinate as the origin (see Figure 17).
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¶ 10. Active Fire Extinguisher Application
Refer to the Hurricane active fire extinguishing feature application video.
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Note:
- The user needs to provide their own water tank for the fire extinguisher. Connect it to the active fire extinguishing water inlet at the back of the housing using the supplied hose, such as the "7" port indicated on the panel.
- The active fire extinguishing function must be turned on, as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18
¶ 11. Hurricane Optical Path Calibration
Refer to the Hurricane optical path calibration and adjustment video.
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Note:
- Begin optical path calibration by verifying the second mirror first, then the third mirror, and finally the focusing assembly, as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19
- When moving up, down, left, or right, ensure that the red light spot does not shift significantly.
- The deviation between the red light spot on the material surface and the laser spot should be ≤2mm to be within the normal range.
- When adjusting the second mirror, the third mirror needs to be moved from left to right.
- When adjusting the third mirror, loosen one screw to adjust the angle, then tighten the screw after the adjustment is completed.
- After the optical path is properly adjusted, remove any tools used for the adjustment (e.g., mirrors as shown in Figure 20) to avoid burning the tools.
Figure 20
¶ 12. Engraving Parameter Testing in the Software
Refer to the Engraving Parameter Test Tutorial Video.
Note: This feature is only available with a licensed version of LightBurn (version 1.3.01 or above) or AtomStack Studio.
¶ 13. Software, Firmware, and App Updates
Refer to the instructional video for software, firmware, and app updates.
- AtomStack Studio Upgrade: When running the software, if a new version is available, a prompt will appear for you to upgrade. If no prompt appears, open Settings and select Check for Updates. You can also download the latest version from the official website: AtomStack.com.
- Firmware Upgrade: Update the firmware directly through the AtomStack APP or AtomStack Studio (note that a USB flash drive must be inserted as storage for updates). Alternatively, you can provide a photo of the machine's serial number (as shown in Figure 21) to customer service and then get a firmware file, copying it to the root directory of a USB flash drive for upgrade.
Figure 21
- App Upgrade: You can download the latest version from the official website AtomStack.com, or open the app, go to Personal Center, enter Settings, and click About ATOMSTACK to check the software version. If an update is available, simply select Update. Download link: https://atomstack.com/pages/atomstack-studio-software