Engraving Errors or Alarms — Ray5 10W / 5W

Your Ray5 Series machine may occasionally display an alarm during engraving. In most cases, the machine is not damaged. The alarm is usually caused by limit switches, coordinate settings, overscan, or normal machine operation.

This guide explains the most common engraving errors and shows you how to fix them. Follow the steps below to get your Ray5 back to normal operation.

1. Alarm Caused by Manual Movement During Engraving

Cause:

Manually moving the laser head or gantry while the machine is engraving can trigger the limit protection system.

Solution:

• Avoid any manual interference during operation
• Always pause or stop the job properly before adjusting the laser position

2. Alarm After Pressing “Stop”

Cause:

Clicking the Stop button during engraving may trigger an alarm signal. This is normal system behavior.

Solution:

• No action required
• Simply reset or restart the job if needed

3. Overscan Triggering Soft Limits

When engraving an image or vector filling at the current position, if the overscan function is turned on, the soft limit may be triggered, and the engraving may not be possible. You need to change the coordinates to absolute coordinates. If you do not change the coordinate system, then reduce the pattern and put it in the middle, or turn off the overscan function. 

4. Limit Switch Signal Abnormality (Homing Issues)

The machine continuously detects the signal of the limit switch, resulting in a zeroing abnormality. The solution is to confirm that the XY axis does not hit the limit switch after the XY axis completes zeroing.

Additional Tips

• Always verify coordinate mode and workspace boundaries before engraving
• Avoid placing designs too close to the edges of the working area
• Regularly inspect limit switches and wiring for reliability

Conclusion

Most engraving alarms on the Ray5 10W and Ray5 5W are caused by limit switch activation, incorrect coordinate settings, or normal machine operation.

By understanding these common situations and applying the appropriate solution, you can quickly resolve most errors and continue engraving with minimal interruption.

Proper machine setup and careful operation can also help reduce alarms and improve engraving efficiency.