Beambox II & HEXA RF - Passthrough and Open Bottom Add-on – FLUX Help Center

Description

This article will explain how to install and use the Beambox II Passthrough Add-on, Laser Shutter Add-on, and Open Base Add-on. Please follow the steps in this article to install.

The installation steps will be divided into the following three sections:

Laser Shutter Add-on
Passthrough Add-on
Open Base Add-on

Laser Shutter Add-on

⚠︎ Safety Instructions & Operation Notice

Always wear laser safety goggles when using the Passthrough slot or operating with the bottom cover open.
When using the machine with the bottom cover open, be sure to insert the included USB key.
Do not leave the machine unattended during operation. Constantly monitor laser output and ensure the shutter does not obstruct it.
Even with Class 4 mode enabled and the USB key inserted, the machine’s door and rear cover retain safety interlock features.
Opening any cover automatically pauses laser output and stops the operation to ensure user safety.
Please attach the warning label above the passthrough opening.

Package Contents

Laser Head Extension Rod
Focusing Ruler
USB Safety Key
Laser Safety Goggles
Laser Shutter
Water Tank Cover for Beambox II

Tools

T8 Torx Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver

Step 1

Power off the machine. Chiller For Beambox II.001.jpeg

Step 2

Loosen the screws and open the rear cover of the machine.

Step 3 (For Beambox II)

If you have HEXA RF, please skip this step and go to Step 3.1.

Remove the top screw on the beam combiner.

Remove top screw of beam combiner.png

Insert the laser shutter into the shown position. Align the red dot with the angled surface of the shutter, then re-tighten the screw.
The red light should now be entirely blocked. Install laser shutter.png

Step 3.1 (For HEXA RF)

If you have Beambox II, please skip this step and go to Step 4.

Find the two screw holes close to the first mirror.

Fix the laser shutter using two screws.

Step 4

Loosen the screws and remove the water tank cover. Chiller For Beambox II.002.jpeg

Step 5

Insert the 2-pin cable through the hole to reach the plotter board.

Step 6

Disconnect the 2-pin red light cable and the 3-pin rear LED cable from the plotter board. Step 6.png

Step 7

Connect the Beambox II water tank cover cable to the plotter board. cover to plotter board.jpg

Step 8

Connect the previously removed cables from Step 7 along with the shutter cable to the water tank cover. 新水箱蓋接線.png

Step 9

Secure the new water tank cover and the rear cover for the machine. Secure water tank cover.png Chiller For Beambox II.003.jpeg

Step 10 (Optional)

Connect an external emergency stop or remote interlock feature.

The water tank cover includes a 3-pin connector for the external emergency stop or remote interlock.
Connector spec: JST PH2.0 3-Pin.
Wiring instructions: Connect Pin 1 and 3 to activate the laser shutter (release interlock).
If not using this feature, keep the connector plugged in—do not remove it. External E-stop.png

Step 11

Power on the machine. Power on.jpeg

Step 12

Enable Class 4 Laser Mode via the touchscreen:
“Machine” ➜ “Hardware Settings” ➜ Page 3 “Class 4 Laser Mode” ➜ “Enable” ➜ Check “Agree” ➜ “Save”

Enable Class4 laser mode.gif

Step 13

Test the laser shutter: With the lid closed, go to the panel and toggle the red light on/off to verify that the shutter at the first mirror opens and closes properly.
Red Light Test.gif Shutter switch test.gif

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Passthrough Add-on

⚠︎Ｗarning: The passthrough feature is not available in Europe.

Unboxing:

Tools

1	Torx T8 Screwdriver

Step 1

Remove the honeycomb and the platform bracket.

Step 2

Remove the screws on the front of and inside the machine.
Please keep the cover securely for future use.

Step 3

Remove the screws at the rear side of the machine.
Please keep the cover securely for future use.

Step 4

Rearrange the air hose as in the video below.
(The air hose should be detached first, and its path will be rearranged and then re-attached.)

Step 5

Detach the laser nozzle by turning the ring.

Step 6

Detach the ring from the nozzle extension add-on.
Attach the nozzle extension add-on to the machine using the ring.

Step 7

Reassemble the nozzle with the lens.

Ensure the lens is in the default order.
Ensure that the curved side of the lens has to be facing up.
(A tip to quickly determine the curved side is that it should reflect your whole face when you look at it.)
Ensure that the air hose is not bent.

Explanation

By default, the focus lens will be at the top, and the focus lens will be 4mm, meaning the distance between the nozzle tip and the surface of the material will have a distance of 4mm.

Demonstration

⚠︎ Notice： To prevent potential damage, please avoid placing the air tube in the laser path indicated by the red arrow in the image below. Untitled.001.png

⚠︎ Notice： Please also arrange for the air hose to be on the right side of the laser nozzle to avoid causing homing issues.

Step 8

Enable the air-flow test function on the panel and manually move the laser head around to see if the result is normal. Especially move the nozzle to the left side, as the air hose will likely hit the side of the machine and cause bending.

Step 9

Go to "Hardware Settings" to choose the default focus mode.
Machine >> Hardware Settings >> Next page >> Focus Mode >> Choose the "Close Focus" (Default)

Step 10

The height of the nozzle can be changed by using the finger screws on the side.

Step 11

You can now place a longer piece of material inside the machine.
Ensure the vent hose won't block the rear side of the material.

Step 12

Perform manual focus using the tool. The tip of the tool has a thickness of 4mm, and we will use it to focus. (If your tool is lost, you can use the instructions to cut a new one yourself.)