Floating Backplane Upgrade – Fusion Pro 32 & 48

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for upgrading the floating backplane board in Fusion Pro 32 and 48 engravers. Designed for models manufactured before mid-2020, this procedure ensures proper installation and configuration of the new backplane board. By following these instructions, users can safely remove the old backplane, install the updated components, and program the system for optimal performance.

Backplane Board Removal

1. Turn off the engraver.
2. Disconnect engraver from power source.
3. Disconnect the connection cable (USB, Ethernet, fan control, etc.) from the engraver.
4. Place the anti-static strap around your wrist and attach the clamp to a bare metal surface.
5. Loosen the two Phillips screws on the control module.
   
6. Grip the screws and gently pull the control module straight away from the engraver.
   
7. Loosen and remove the nine (9) T8 Torx screws on the upper right corner panel.
   
8. Gently lift the panel and disconnect the key switch and emergency stop electrical connections.
   
9. Disconnect the electrical harnesses on the backplane board (taking a photo for reference is recommended).
   

   Note: Each receptacle and corresponding harness on the backplane board is labeled. To avoid confusion when reinserting the connections, it may be helpful to take a photo of the backplane connections before removing them.

10. Loosen and remove the sixteen (16) Phillips screws on the backplane board.
    
11. Remove the backplane board from the engraver.
    

Backplane Board Installation

1. Inside the engraver cabinet, remove the three Allen screws securing the backplane mounting plate.

   

2. Position the new backplane board mounting bracket, spacers, and mounting plate accordingly.

   

3. Install the three Phillips head screws from the interior of the engraver cabinet.

   

4. Place the anti-static strap around your wrist and attach the clamp to a bare metal surface on the machine.

5. Install the backplane board.

   

6. Install and tighten the sixteen Phillips screws securing the backplane board.

   

7. Reconnect the electrical harnesses on the backplane board.

   
   

8. Install the fan tray and secure it with five Phillips head screws.

   
   

9. Place the upper right corner panel back onto the engraver.

   

10. Connect the key switch and emergency stop electrical harnesses.

    

11. Install and tighten the nine T8 Torx screws on the upper right corner panel.

    

12. Slide the control module back into the housing and tighten the two Phillips screws.

    
    

13. Reconnect power and turn on the engraver.

Programming the Backplane Board

1. At the display panel, press the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the display to open the Settings menu:

   

2. Press Update:

   

3. Press Program Peripherals

   

4. Once in the Peripheral Update menu, select all available components and press Update:

   

5. Allow the engraver to run the update process.

   Warning: When running a peripheral update, do not power off the engraver. During a peripheral update, it is common for the display to power off. Once the update has been applied, the engraver will prompt to restart.

6. Once the engraver prompts you to restart, power cycle the engraver.