Monport 40W Laser Engraver Controller Manual

1. OVERVIEW

This GRBL controller is developed for Monport 40w CO2 laser engraver & cutter and other 40w machines which can engrave and cut glass, leather, plastic, wood, etc. Its firmware and ports can also be used to control similar engravers from other manufacturers and some CNC machines. It can be taken as the replacement of Nano controller.

2. PRODUCT IMAGES

The document includes images of the Monport GRBL controller board. One image shows the board from the top, highlighting various ports and components. Another shows a side view. A detailed diagram labels the following connection points: DC12-48V Power Supply (Switch), DC 48V, DC 24V, SPN, X/Y1/Y2/Z Stepper motor connections, USB connection, Limit switch, Reset, Holo, Run, Probe, Offline controller Extension, DC 24V, PWM/5V, PWM/12V. It also indicates Y2 motor movement direction (REU-Y2: Relative direction, SYN-Y2: Same direction) and PWM signal.

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4. PRODUCT DIAGRAM

A diagram of the GRBL controller board is provided, with numbered components from 1 to 26. Key labeled areas include power inputs (DC 12-48V, DC 48V, DC 24V), USB-C port, motor driver outputs (X-MOTOR, Y1-MOTOR, Y2-MOTOR, Z-MOTOR), limit switch inputs, reset buttons, and expansion ports (MX-EXP, MZ-EXP).

Component Details

5. INSTALLATION

Step 1: Remove the old control board from the engraver, and place the new controller where the old one is.

Images show the black enclosure for the controller and the controller board being placed inside a machine chassis.

Step 2: Connect power supply to the control board.

Step 3: Connect the machine with PC via a USB cable.

An image shows a power supply unit connected to the control board. Another image depicts a USB cable connecting the machine to a PC.

6. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

Step 1: Check out whether the USB cable is connected to the PC.

Step 2: Open the Lightburn Software.

Step 3: Choose the device.

Screenshots illustrate the Lightburn software interface. One shows the main laser control panel with options like 'Pause', 'Stop', 'Start', 'Frame', and device selection. Another shows the 'Devices - LightBurn' window where users can find or add their laser device, with options to 'Find My Laser', 'Create Manually', 'Edit', 'Import', 'Export', etc.

Step 4: Name whatever you like.

Screenshots guide the user through naming the device in Lightburn. It shows the 'New Device Wizard' prompting for a name and then setting the work area dimensions (X Axis Length, Y Axis Length).

Step 5: Enjoy your new journey

A screenshot shows the console output in Lightburn, displaying GRBL version information and status messages.

7. CONTACT INFO

Thank you for choosing this controller to upgrade your 40w machine! Come and join in the Monport community at our official laser group on Facebook or visit the company forums at monportlaser.com! If you encounter any problem regarding your engraver, do not hesitate to contact customer service with your order number at support@monportlaser.com. Our teams will respond within 24 hours to make things right. Thank you and we hope you will choose us again for all your laser needs.