RAY5 Series – Vision Correction Alignment Guide

Introduction

Before using the visual functions of the RAY5 series, a visual alignment (visual calibration) procedure must be completed. This process ensures accurate positioning and engraving precision by properly aligning the machine’s camera system with the working area.

During calibration, you will engrave four marker patterns (①②③④) onto the target material, capture an image using the built-in camera, and mark the center of each target point in the correct sequence within the software. Accurate completion of each step is essential to avoid positioning errors and ensure stable visual engraving performance.

Before starting, please ensure that no other programs are accessing the RAY5 camera.

1. Precautions Before Operation

Please read carefully before beginning:

• Place the engraving paper within the engraving work area. A scale value of 95 is recommended.
• Ensure no other cameras are connected, and the machine’s camera is not being used by another program.
• During visual calibration, do not move the machine or the engraving paper. Complete all steps in one continuous process.
• Each marker pattern supports single calibration only. For recalibration, engrave a new marker pattern.
• Reset the machine before starting visual calibration to prevent collisions during engraving.
• Ensure the camera lens is perpendicular to the engraving surface (use a spirit level to confirm).
• Adjust the camera to a working distance of 550 mm from the engraving surface so the entire machine is within the field of view.
• The engraving surface must be parallel and level to avoid calibration errors.
• Place the support bracket in the center of the machine’s front beam.

2. Engraving the Marking Pattern

You will use the laser to engrave the target pattern onto the material and mark the center of each target.

Step 1: Enter Visual Correction Page

After connecting the RAY5, click on the camera icon that appears in the menu bar to enter the visual correction function page.

Before accessing the visual correction features page, please zoom out and move the canvas to the side so that the entire canvas is visible when the visual features page opens.

Step 2: Adjust Engraving Parameters

Enter appropriate speed and power settings to achieve moderate engraving without burning through. Increase or decrease the scaling value until the canvas can accommodate the marked pattern.

Step 3: Border Preview

Click the border preview button to display the marked pattern on the canvas, ensuring it does not exceed the canvas size.

⚠️ Important:
After modifying speed, power, or scaling parameters, you must click “Border Preview” again to synchronize and update the marking pattern on the canvas.

Step 4: Begin Engraving

Begin carving. If it's not clear enough, you can adjust the settings and run it again. Once the pattern is clearly visible and easy to see, click Next.

3. Capture the Target Image

During this process, you will capture aligned images. You may need to wait a few seconds on this screen for the camera to successfully capture the images.

When the machine's camera is detected, click the capture button. You should see the camera view displayed in the lower left of the window, with all four target points visible, and the captured image on the right, as shown below. Click Next when all four target points are clearly visible in the captured image.

4. Marking the Target Points

In this step, you need to mark each target by double-clicking the center of each target in sequence.
Move the image by holding down the spacebar and using the mouse, and zoom in or out using the scroll wheel to ensure accurate clicking on the center position. A red marker will appear each time you double-click. If you mark incorrectly, click "Undo Mark" to remove it and try again. The double-clicking sequence must follow the order (1, 2, 3, 4) shown on the marking pattern. Once all four target points are marked, click "Complete" to finish the entire process.

✅ Calibration Complete

After completing all steps, the RAY5 visual correction system will be properly aligned and ready for accurate visual engraving.