{"id":20229,"date":"2025-07-02T14:35:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/?p=20229"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:36:52","slug":"lc1000-control-module-port-and-led-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/laser-machine\/fusion-ascent\/service-and-repair\/lc1000-control-module-port-and-led-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"LC1000 – Control Module Port and LED Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n The control module on Epilog laser systems provides connection points and LED indicators that offer system status and control feedback. This guide outlines each port and indicator located on the right side of the machine.\n<\/p>\n

\"Control<\/p>\n

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\n <\/i> Port Descriptions
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    <\/span>Exhaust Control:<\/strong> Connects to a compatible exhaust unit to send on\/off commands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>USB Type-A:<\/strong> Used to update the firmware in the engraver.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>Net:<\/strong> Connects the engraver to a computer via Ethernet (direct or networked).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>USB Type-B:<\/strong> Used to connect the engraver to a computer via USB cable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    \n <\/i> LED Indicators
    \n <\/h3>\n
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      1 \u2013 Interlock A:<\/strong> On when lid\/door is shut; off when open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      2 \u2013 Interlock B:<\/strong> On when lid\/door is shut; off when open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      3 \u2013 CO\u2082 Laser Control:<\/strong> On when the CO\u2082 laser is commanded to fire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      4 \u2013 Heartbeat:<\/strong> Blinks when the touchpad UI is active.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      5 \u2013 Heartbeat:<\/strong> Blinks when the FPGA is active.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      6 \u2013 CO\u2082 Laser Signal:<\/strong> On when receiving feedback from the installed CO\u2082 laser.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      7 \u2013 Red Dot Pointer:<\/strong> On when the red dot pointer is enabled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      8 \u2013 Heartbeat:<\/strong> Blinks when motion control processor is active.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      9 \u2013 Fiber:<\/strong> On when the fiber laser is commanded to fire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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      Ascent-Specific Ports & Indicators<\/h2>\n

      \n The Ascent system includes additional safety and control features not present on other models. These include a Class 4 enable dongle port and expanded interlock monitoring indicators.\n<\/p>\n

      \n \"Ascent
      Ascent control board layout showing additional port and LED indicators.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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      \n <\/i> Additional Port
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        Class 4 Enable Dongle Port:<\/strong> This port accepts a hardware dongle required for Class 4 operation. When installed, the system allows operation with the front and rear drop-down doors open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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        \n <\/i> Additional LED Indicators
        \n <\/h3>\n

        \n The Ascent board includes dual-channel interlock monitoring with detailed status LEDs for each safety input.\n <\/p>\n

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        Channel A (Left-Side)<\/h4>\n
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        • R \u2013 Remote:<\/strong> Class 4 enable status.<\/li>\n
        • F \u2013 Front:<\/strong> Front interlock status.<\/li>\n
        • B \u2013 Back:<\/strong> Rear interlock status.<\/li>\n
        • T \u2013 Top:<\/strong> Top door status.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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          Channel B (Right-Side)<\/h4>\n
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          • R \u2013 Remote:<\/strong> Class 4 enable status.<\/li>\n
          • F \u2013 Front:<\/strong> Front interlock status.<\/li>\n
          • B \u2013 Back:<\/strong> Rear interlock status.<\/li>\n
          • T \u2013 Top:<\/strong> Top door status.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
            \n
            \nEmission Indicator:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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            • CO2 Lasers:<\/strong> Illuminates when all required interlocks are met and the laser is enabled to fire.<\/li>\n

              Behavior varies between Class 2 and Class 4 modes.<\/span><\/p>\n

            • Fiber Lasers:<\/strong> Illuminates only when the laser is actively commaded to fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

              \n <\/span>Board Components and Connections
              \n<\/h3>\n

              \"LC1000<\/p>\n

              LC1422 Backplane – Ascent<\/h3>\n

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