Amada ML-7 Series Operation Manual Download Page 1

Installation/Maintenance

Z11OM1158223-20

LD-Pumped Laser Marker

ML-7 Series

ML-9001A

OPERATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for ML-7 Series

Page 1: ...Installation Maintenance Z11OM1158223 20 LD Pumped Laser Marker ML 7 Series ML 9001A OPERATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...r s manuals for any equipment used in conjunction with the system e g documentation for computer systems This system incorporates a QR code engine developed by Denso Wave Inc Graphics rendering suppor...

Page 3: ...hapter2 Unpacking Size and mass of the marker packaging as well as lists of package contents Chapter3 Installation Marker installation requirements and instructions Chapter4 Maintenance Marker mainten...

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Page 5: ...Laser Precautions 16 Chapter 2 Unpacking 17 2 1 Moving the Container 17 Container Size and Mass 17 2 2 Checking the Container Contents 18 Head Unit Container 18 Control Unit Container 19 Chiller Unit...

Page 6: ...6 Control Unit Maintenance and Inspection ML 7064A Only 61 Check fan operation daily 61 Check and retighten screws and connectors every 3 months 61 4 7 Chiller Unit Maintenance and Inspection ML 7064...

Page 7: ...3 Contents ML 7 Series ML 9001A A 1 Error Messages on the Operating Unit 80 A 2 Error Codes 82 A 3 Problems in Marking Results 86 A 4 If No Laser Beam Is Projected 87 Index 88...

Page 8: ...4 ML 7 Series ML 9001A Contents...

Page 9: ...prevent damage or personal injury to the user and other individuals Be sure to read all precautions they are critical for ensuring safe use The warning symbols are defined as follows Incorrect operati...

Page 10: ...ted action is depicted in a circle or illustrated in a figure or described in a statement nearby These symbols indicate actions users must take The prohibited action is depicted in a circle or illustr...

Page 11: ...g so may result in electric shock or fire Refrain from any mechanical adjustment other than maintenance specifically described in the operation manual Never expose eyes or skin to laser irradiation Ex...

Page 12: ...ity or connecting cables loosely may result in fire or electric shock Avoid damaging power or connecting cables Do not step on twist or pull cables Damaged cables may result in electric shock short ci...

Page 13: ...y ignite combustible matter Do not apply the laser beam to combustible materials To avoid risk of fire never apply the laser beam to flammable or combustible materials During use do not cover the Lase...

Page 14: ...t Where the unit is subject to vibration or impact Where the unit is exposed to chemicals Where there is a nearby source of high noise Where moisture may condense on the unit Always use purified water...

Page 15: ...after turning on the LD The warmup time varies depending on the temperature and workpiece material Use only memory cards purchased from us If commercial cards are used the unit may not function normal...

Page 16: ...nside the Head Unit to cool it If the room temperature falls below 0 C over a long period when the marker is not used the coolant will freeze and expand This poses a risk of serious damage as a result...

Page 17: ...sal This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide GaAs At the time of disposal separate it from general industrial waste or domestic waste and carry out the disposal in accordance with a...

Page 18: ...LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION LASER APERTURE Nd YVO4 LASER WARNING DON T REMOVE A FIBER WHEN THE EQUIPMENT POWER SUPPLY...

Page 19: ...AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSEURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION LASER APERTURE LASER APERTURE CAUTION LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE VISIBLE AND OR INVISIBLE LASER...

Page 20: ...of pumping diodes is such that over time their output declines When the laser output declines from its initial level increase the current The current can be increased to the following maximum levels...

Page 21: ...s Approx 440 x 370 x 710 Approx 17 kg Approx 570 x 360 x 750 Approx 16 kg Approx 440 x 370 x 710 Approx 17 kg Approx 310 x 385 x 810 Approx 30 kg Control Unit Container including accessories Approx 64...

Page 22: ...ntents ML 7111A ML 7112AH ML 9001A ML 7064A Head Unit 1 1 1 1 f lens 1 1 1 1 Beam expander 1 1 1 Electrical ground 1 User s manual for ML 7 Series ML 9001A CD ROM 1 User s manual for ML 7 Series ML 90...

Page 23: ...r LMDraw6 CD ROM 1 1 1 User s manual for LMDraw6 excerpt 1 1 1 Marking program 1 1 1 Cleaning paper 1 1 1 Hex wrench for M4 hex screws 1 1 Hex wrench for M5 hex screws 1 1 Protective eyewear 1 1 1 War...

Page 24: ...uilt into the unit ML 7111A ML 7112AH ML 9001A ML 7064A Operating unit Operating unit connecting cable I O expansion card Carriage control card RS 232C cable USB cable Aperture mount Aperture unit Att...

Page 25: ...ial to prevent vibration or impact especially during transport or relocation Do not transport the marker while it is installed on an automatic unit Note that if the marker is subjected to even weak vi...

Page 26: ...mm When moving the Control Unit at least two people must hold the unit by the handles on top or by the bottom surface Do not hold the unit by the optical fiber or other cables or by the optical fiber...

Page 27: ...mm At least 300 mm At least 300 mm At least 300 mm D Clearance in back At least 200 mm At least 360 mm At least 200 mm At least 200 mm E Clearance in front At least 150 mm At least 300 mm F Mass 13 k...

Page 28: ...ment to prevent vibration and impact When marking highly reflective materials such as gold silver copper aluminum steel or stainless steel do not position them about the marking origin Also make sure...

Page 29: ...m so that neither laser is aimed at the other unit ML 7111A ML 9001A and ML 7064A A laser directed at parts in the other head may burn the interior of the unit Be sure to install the Head Unit with th...

Page 30: ...the following conditions Recommended air purge unit manufactured by SMC Corporation Mist separator AM150 02 BC Heatless air dryer ID200 02B Micro mist separator AMD150 02 BC Regulator AR2000 02BG Hose...

Page 31: ...C power supply to terminals L and N When connecting optical fibers be careful to avoid soiling or damaging the ends of the fiber To prevent damage when bending the fiber make sure the bending radius i...

Page 32: ...OO 14 14 OO 76 10 4 0 4 0 4 8 8 0276 176 4 4 176 5 00 4 75 21 6 1 6 2 0 66 4 6 4 8 6 0 66 4 QP VJG HKDGT IWCTF UJCHV QT NKHV KV Q PQV CRRN HQTEG GGR HKDGT OO QT OQTG OO GGR VJG DGPF TCFKWU QH 10 1 4 1...

Page 33: ...functions ML 7064A Guard Earth Twinax cable Head control connecting cable RF connecting cable To the Head Unit To the Control Unit Head Control Unit Control Unit RF Unit Head interface Head interface...

Page 34: ...ion After connecting the twinax cable to the rear of the control unit secure it to the mounting plate with the attached cable tie 1 piece not to be disconnected when pulled Secure the twinax cable wit...

Page 35: ...ps for starting operation turn the marker on and start the chiller from the computer or the Operating Unit so that the chiller runs independently The chiller starts up and coolant circulates through t...

Page 36: ...the hoses has prevented adequate flow Another cause for an alarm may be that the tank water level has dropped because the hoses are full of water If the water level of the tank has dropped refill it w...

Page 37: ...ty during maintenance turn off the equipment and wait at least five minutes before any maintenance tasks Touching the equipment interior while it is on poses a risk of electric shock Use our genuine m...

Page 38: ...Unit rear bottom 1025474 1011296 1025474 Fan For Control Unit side 2 years Replace 1025472 Air filter For head Weekly 1 year Clean replace 1034919 1011297 1034919 For Control Unit 1034921 1034186 103...

Page 39: ...1159505 f420 1029246 Resonator unit 3 years Replace or repair 1011188 1011269 1011148 Oscillation Unit At the end of its useful life Replace 1010962 Beam expander 1 5x 5 years 6 Replace 1029546 102955...

Page 40: ...1 Control Unit ML 7111A and ML 9001A Have the following items ready when replacing the air filter on the ML 7111A and ML 9001A Phillips screwdriver 1 Remove the front cover by unscrewing the four scr...

Page 41: ...om the cover Clean the filter with a mild detergent and allow it to dry completely 4 Attach the air filter to the front cover Insert the center part of the fixtures shown inside squares in the figure...

Page 42: ...es in the figure Secure the air filter in the fixtures 5 Attach the front cover to the Control Unit ML 7064A 1 Pull out the air filter cover at the front of the Control Unit 2 To remove the fixtures h...

Page 43: ...Chapter 4 39 ML 7 Series ML 9001A 4 3 Air Filter Inspection and Replacement 5 Attach the air filter cover...

Page 44: ...ack 2 Remove the air filter from the cover 3 Clean the filter with a neutral detergent and allow it to dry completely 4 Insert the filter in the cover 5 Attach the cover to the Head Unit ML 7112AH 1 R...

Page 45: ...inated apply a few drops of ethanol to the lens cleaning paper Wipe the protective glass as shown in a spiral motion from the center outward If ethanol does not clean the protective glass you will nee...

Page 46: ...holder s stepped section 4 Reattach the protective glass holder Be careful not to drop the protective glass as it may break The protective glass may be damaged if it is not properly fitted into the s...

Page 47: ...its useful life The FC LD is warranted for a period of two years from the date of acceptance inspection or shipment of a new FC LD Refurbished FC LDs are warranted for a period of one year from the da...

Page 48: ...29 58 67 30 60 68 31 62 70 32 65 72 33 67 73 34 69 75 35 71 77 36 73 78 4 37 75 80 38 77 82 39 79 83 40 81 85 41 83 87 42 85 88 43 87 90 44 90 92 45 92 93 46 94 95 47 96 97 48 98 98 5 and over 49 and...

Page 49: ...move the FC LD insulating cover 5 Insert the shorting pin in the red and black terminals as shown in order to close the circuit Be sure to insert the ends of the pin in the correct terminals Before re...

Page 50: ...asers When inserted the shorting pin into the red and black terminals it forms a closed circuit in the LD Be sure to open the circuit before connecting the marker to a power supply To form an open cir...

Page 51: ...holding the FC LD There is a graphite sheet between the heat sink and FC LD This sheet will be used again so handle it carefully and save it 13With the graphite sheet between the heat sink and replac...

Page 52: ...connector while aligning the red marks 18Connect the relay connectors for the LD power supply Peltier power supply thermal switch and relay 19Insert the shorting pin into both red terminals as shown i...

Page 53: ...ent for the first time after FC LD replacement reset the total LD time and enter the values for the LD wavelength and current limit Failure to do this may impair laser output efficiency For details re...

Page 54: ...ilarly remove the cover on the left side 3 Disconnect the Peltier power supply relay connector Before replacing the FC LD always turn off the equipment Wait at least 5 minutes before starting work Per...

Page 55: ...relay Before disconnection remove each clamp 5 Unplug the signal line connector keeping it level as you pull it out 6 To remove the optical fiber loosen the optical fiber fixture at the back of the C...

Page 56: ...ps from the FC LD and optical fiber 13Slowly insert the optical fiber horizontally Manually turn it clockwise to attach it Tighten the fixing nut of the optical fiber 14Tighten the optical fiber fixtu...

Page 57: ...with six screws on the back When starting the equipment for the first time after FC LD replacement reset the total LD time and enter the values for the LD wavelength and current limit Failure to do t...

Page 58: ...spill out Use a dry cloth prepared in advance to wipe up the spilled water 3 Unscrew the six screws from the sides of the Head Unit cover and remove the Head Unit cover Before replacing the Oscillatio...

Page 59: ...a little coolant will spill out Use a dry cloth prepared in advance to wipe up the spilled water 6 Disconnect the single connector at the front of the Oscillation Unit 7 Peel off the three blue prote...

Page 60: ...ulling it straight up 10To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging LD elements attach the provided head CN3 shorting connector to the CN3 connector at the back of the Oscillation Unit and turn t...

Page 61: ...ndles lift the Oscillation Unit With the pinholes at the bottom of the Oscillation Unit aligned with the positioning pins of the Head Unit attach the Oscillation Unit and Head Unit Perform this step v...

Page 62: ...screwdriver When tightening with a screwdriver hold the bypass fittings with a wrench or other tool to prevent them from turning 7 Connect the single connector at the front of the Oscillation Unit Att...

Page 63: ...ews at the back panel of the Head Unit circled in the figure to secure the back panel 10Attach both one touch couplers at the coolant hoses on the back of the Head Unit During connection be careful no...

Page 64: ...Unit manual When starting the equipment for the first time after Oscillation Unit replacement reset the total LD time For details refer to the Operating Unit manual Using the same current value after...

Page 65: ...months Turn the Power keyswitch on the Control Unit control panel to off in accordance with the routine ending procedure and then set the breaker main power supply on the rear side of the Control Unit...

Page 66: ...nning verify that there is enough coolant and that the water level is within the appropriate range The acceptable water level is when the border line between red and green is up to 2 cm from the top C...

Page 67: ...drop below 24 5 C If the current coolant value is usually below 24 5 C turn on the Chiller Unit heater as follows 1 Open the maintenance window at the front of the Chiller Unit 2 Turn on the heater sw...

Page 68: ...the Oscillation Unit 1 After normal marker shutdown turn off the Control Unit Power keyswitch and the breaker at the back main power supply 2 Remove the drain hose cap from the back of the Chiller Un...

Page 69: ...ation Unit which is a core component of this system The Oscillation Unit is an expensive component Please replace these parts according to the recommended schedule Always use purified water as the coo...

Page 70: ...emove the coolant filter 4 Remove the OUT hose from the coolant filter and attach a new coolant filter 5 Push the coupler on top of the coolant filter down until it clicks then lock the coupler 6 Use...

Page 71: ...er Unit Maintenance and Inspection ML 7064A Only 9 Reset the coolant and coolant filter replacement date in LMDraw6 on the Consumable Replacement screen and on the Operating Unit on the Maintenance sc...

Page 72: ...e the ion exchange resin case 3 Remove the two screws M4 holding the ion exchange resin case 4 Remove the ion exchange resin case from the back panel of the Chiller Unit Failure to replace coolant and...

Page 73: ...y coolant 9 Release air from the ion exchange resin See the next page 10Start the chiller running it alone and release air Next check for any leakage and ensure the coolant level is acceptable 11Reset...

Page 74: ...ow valve 2 Move the flow valve roller to the edge to loosen it 3 Run the chiller alone for about 15 minutes 4 Move the roller to the position of the black line in the tightening direction 20 mm to 21...

Page 75: ...r to remove it Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner 3 After cleaning it return the air filter to its original position and attach the air filter cover When cleaning the air filter be careful not to...

Page 76: ...turn on the Main Switch of the Control Unit to activate the battery This step is required to charge the internal power supply which is used for data storage during battery replacement You may skip thi...

Page 77: ...attery turn on the Main Switch of the Control Unit to activate the battery This step is required to charge the internal power supply which is used for data storage during battery replacement You may s...

Page 78: ...rn on the Power keyswitch of the Control Unit to activate the battery This step is required to charge the internal power supply which is used for data storage during battery replacement You may skip t...

Page 79: ...move the lithium battery from the control board 6 Insert the new lithium battery Be careful to insert the battery with the correct polarity 7 Replace the Control Unit cover and tighten the three screw...

Page 80: ...he card If not refer to the documentation of the compact flash device for details 3 The memory card structure is as follows SYSTEM folder AUTORUN file Stsfile file feel file 4 Select all content on th...

Page 81: ...Chapter 4 77 ML 7 Series ML 9001A 4 9 Memory Card Management 4 Copy all content you backed up all folders and files to the memory card The backed up data has now been returned to the memory card...

Page 82: ...Chapter 4 78 ML 7 Series ML 9001A Chapter 4 Maintenance...

Page 83: ...Appendix...

Page 84: ...apacity has been reached when attempting to store a variable or number or the variable number may be unsupported Connect the LMDraw to check variable registration Part Error Memory capacity has been r...

Page 85: ...inserted and restart the power supply If the error persists after restarting contact us Accessory Error Definition of touch panel operation does not match the hardware state If this message is displa...

Page 86: ...Excessive If this message is displayed contact us 09 Marking Speed Error Invalid marking speed setting Adjust the marking speed 10 ACK Timeout No ACK response indicating completion was received from...

Page 87: ...s occurred If the error persists after restarting contact us 33 Peltier Power Supply Overheat Control Error Off A temperature error with the LD Peltier power supply or a Peltier control error has occu...

Page 88: ...sure the chiller has ample clearance for exhaust Turn off the marker and wait at least ten minutes before restoring power If the error persists after restarting contact us 58 Low Fluid Level Error ML...

Page 89: ...the case of ITF barcodes there is an odd number of characters Grouped variable data includes special characters 111 Barcode BMP Overflow The figure size exceeds the limit for barcode encoding Divide...

Page 90: ...tective glass is dirty Clean the lens or glass Power is declining because the LD is near the end of its useful life Replace the FC LD Oscillation Unit Marking is erratic Incorrect marking conditions s...

Page 91: ...are assumed to be set in the controller To correct the problem follow the instructions given on the RAS screen Release the Emergency Stop switch Short pins 4 and 5 of the remote interlock connector NO...

Page 92: ...k 20 F Fan 34 Fan Motor 34 FC LD 35 FC LD Oscillation Unit 43 fq Lens 18 34 G Graphite Sheet 35 Guard Earth 29 Guidelines for Normal Use 10 H Head CN3 Shorting Connector 18 Head Control Connecting Cab...

Page 93: ...able 20 S Safety Supervisor 10 Scanner Unit 35 Schedule 34 Supplying Coolant 31 Symbols 6 T Trimming Option 20 Troubleshooting 80 Twinax Cable 28 29 U Unpacking 17 USB Cable 20 28 User s Manual 18 19...

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