# Is special installation required to start up a QOVOLT Quantum equipment?

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Category: Installation and commissioning


## Commissioning without construction or complex installation

The equipment in the **Quantum Air Laser** range (Q3A, Q5A and Q9A) are designed to be operational in **less than 5 minutes** from unboxing. They require no hydraulic installation, external chiller, or three-phase power supply: a standard **230 V AC single-phase plug** (compatible between 180 and 270 V) is all that is needed to start.

This completely **air-cooled** architecture (IP55) eliminates all the infrastructure associated with water systems: pipes, tanks, pumps and the maintenance they entail. The result is equipment that can be installed in any workshop without prior construction work.

### What you need before welding

- **Single-phase 230 V power outlet** — available in any standard industrial installation.
- **Argon gas supply** — used as shielding gas, standard in the industry.
- **Adequate workspace** — the compact footprint of Quantum equipment makes placement easy even in workshops with limited space.

### Is it advisable to have support during commissioning?

Although Quantum equipment is ready to work from day one, if this is your **first experience with laser welding**, having the support of a specialized QOVOLT distributor during the initial steps is a smart decision. Laser welding opens possibilities that other processes do not offer — including materials like **aluminum**, which can be demanding with conventional technologies — and an initial orientation session allows you to get maximum performance from the equipment from day one.

In summary: installation is minimal and autonomous, but technical support is always added value when making the leap to this technology.