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Explanation of Terminology
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ML-3030AS/3015AS
Rated current
Maximum effective current value when a current can be continuously output.
This value indicates that it is prohibited to cause a current to continuously flow exceeding this
level.
Remote interlock
Interlock function to shut off the laser output in an emergency as a means for using the laser de -
vice safely. In this laser, the E-STOP connector (the REM. I/L connector when replacing our old
products) is connected to the door of the room so that laser light may be shut off when the door is
opened. → P.127 and P.128
Resistivity
Electric resistance generally used as a scale to indicate the hardness of current flow for a mate -
rial. Its unit is ohm (Ω). The value that indicates this resistance by unit volume (1 cm x 1 cm x 1
cm) is volume resistivity and its unit is ohm centimeter (Ωcm).
RS-232C
Serial communication standard that is standardized by Electric Industries Alliance (EIA) of the
United States. This is used for a connection between a data line terminator such as MODEM and
a data terminal unit such as PC. Many different devices are based on this standard, so that this
standard is used for various fields. Abbreviation of Recommended Standard-232C. → P.140
RS-485
Serial communication standard that is standardized by Electric Industries Alliance (EIA) of the
United States. RS-485 meets the requirement for multi-connection for multiple units of up to 32
units by bus type multi-point connection. Abbreviation of Recommended Standard-485. → P.140
RxD Pin for received data out of signal lines of the communication connector. → P.140
S
Safety shutter
Shutter to cut off laser light, which is incorporated in the laser oscillator section. When the shut -
ter is set to open, laser light is output. → P.106
SCHEDULE
This word means a laser light output schedule in this laser. 256 types of SCHEDULE can be set
and each schedule can be registered with a SCHEDULE number. → P.83
Sequencer
A type of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) that exerts sequence control by executing the
programmed contents of control, being a product name of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Single phase
Electric current whose magnitude and direction change periodically, having the same phase.
This single phase is used as a 100 V power supply for electric lamps and plug sockets.
sq (square) Unit that represents a sectional area of cable. Square millimeter. → P.43
Start bit
Bit to indicate the beginning of data in the asynchronous communication mode in which synchro-
nization is performed for each data such as control character and symbol. The bit to indicate a
separation between characters is called stop bit. → P.141
STX Control code that is used for communication between computers. → P.143
Surge Abnormal overvoltage or overcurrent applied momentarily to the electric circuit. → P.43
T
Timesharing
Laser light delivery specification. When the incorporated timesharing unit is operated, laser light
is output to a single optical fiber. This function is provided in the timesharing specification of this
laser. → P.106
Timesharing unit
Unit that mounts mirrors to reflect laser light. Laser light is output to the selected optical fiber
when the mirror is operated. This unit is incorporated in the laser oscillator section according to
the timesharing specification of this laser. → P.10
TxD Pin for send data out of signal lines of communication connector. → P.140
W
Work distance Distance from the laser light output position to the target workpiece for laser welding.
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