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TIMING DIAGRAMS

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TIMING DIAGRAMS

Turning On sequence

typ 60s

user defined

~ 30s

user defined

Figure 19: Turning On sequence timing diagram

Marking control signals behavior

T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

T6

NOTE

Figure 20: Marking process timing diagram

REF. NAME

DESCRIPTION

T1

Start Time

Minimum time duration that the START_MARKING signal must have 
in order to be accepted as a valid START_MARKING event

T2

Start Delay

Delay between the acceptance of the START_MARKING signal and the 
rising edge of the BUSY signal

T3

Busy Advance

Delay between the rising edge of the BUSY signal and the laser emis-
sion

T4

Stop Time

Minimum time duration that the STOP_MARKING signal must have in 
order to be accepted as a valid STOP_MARKING event

T5

Busy Delay

Delay between the end of the laser emission and the falling edge of 
the BUSY signal

T6

End Time

ime duration of the END signal

Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the same. 

Summary of Contents for VLASE IR 1109-1 42 Series

Page 1: ...VLASE IR USER MANUAL InfraRed Laser Marker ...

Page 2: ... any reproductions of the documentation Electronic versions of this document may be downloaded from the Datalogic website www datalogic com If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other Datalogic pub lications please let us know via the Contact page Disclaimer Datalogic has taken reasonable measures to provide information in this manual that is complet...

Page 3: ... 7 Contents of the packaging 8 On moisture condensation 9 Note on moisture condensation 9 If moisture condensation occurs 9 How to avoid moisture condensation 9 Fixing and positioning 10 Control rack installation 11 Horizontal installation 11 Vertical installation 12 Control rack mounting screws length 12 Resonator installation 13 Rsonator mounting screws length 13 Iinstallation environment 14 Con...

Page 4: ...O signals behavior 38 Axes I O signals behavior 38 Lighter Suite marking software 39 CHAPTER 4 SET UP 41 Connections 41 Fan installation 41 Connecting Command Box cable 42 Connecting Interlock cable 43 Connecting Interlock Out connector 44 Connecting the Optical Fiber to the control rack 44 Connecting the Opical Fiber on the resonator 47 Connecting Radiofrequency cable 49 Connecting MDR cable 50 C...

Page 5: ...on example 92 Example automatic production line 92 Vlase safety logic details for automatic production line 94 Safety functions of Vlase 95 APPENDIX C LASER SAFETY 96 Laser radiation 98 Absorption of laser radiation 99 Classification and danger level 100 Degree of risk with radiation viewing conditions 100 Direct viewing of the laser beam 100 Viewing of a laser reflected beam 101 Viewing of direct...

Page 6: ...F RECOVER THE LASER MARKER 120 Overview 120 How to recover the laser marker 120 Recover the system 120 Initialize the Hardware 123 Customize the marking software 124 APPENDIX G MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 125 Control Rack 126 Resonator 127 ...

Page 7: ...over of this manual Manual Conventions The following conventions are used in this document The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or procedures that must be observed when using the reader NOTE Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing repairing and operating the reader CAUTION The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage...

Page 8: ... the product you re looking for This allows you access to download Data Sheets Manu als Software Utilities and Drawings Hover over the Support Service menu for access to Services and Technical Support Reseller Technical Support An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized Datalogic reseller A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses application soft...

Page 9: ...lass 4 Laser Product In addition to being professionally trained in their role personnel assigned to work with laser marker must be informed and made acquainted with the risks inherent to invisible and visible laser radiation The operator is required to carefully read the section of the manual concerning safety instructions as well as the sections related to matters falling under her his responsib...

Page 10: ...ates therefore the EU declaration of conformity is a living document The EU declaration of conformity is available for competent authorities and customers through Datalogic commercial reference contacts Since April 20th 2016 the main European directives applicable to Datalogic products require inclusion of an adequate analysis and assess ment of the risk s This evaluation was carried out in relati...

Page 11: ...ly to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense EAC COMPLIANCE Customs Union this laser marker complies with CU Conformity certification this allows the Product to bear the Eurasian Mark of conformity LASER STANDARDS This laser marker is classified as Class 4 Laser Product according to the following EU EN60825 1 USA 21 CFR...

Page 12: ... of the Datalogic Violino laser source the Vlase family guarantees significant improvements in terms of performance thanks to the new laser diode current and temperature controllers developed by the Datalogic laboratories which shorten warm up time and improve the stability of emitted laser power The operating temperature range has been extended to 5 40 C for its use in industrial envi ronments Ma...

Page 13: ...d path along the X and Y axes processing of the product surface occurs by coordinating the movement of the two mirrors and the turning on off of the laser beam The deflected laser beam is focused by an F Theta scan lens on the surface of the prod uct Generally speaking the marking is carried out within the focus plane of the F Theta scan lens Marking Software The Lighter marking software is preins...

Page 14: ...gration and use of this laser marker is customer responsibility CAUTION Never expose reflecting surfaces to laser radiation The reflected laser beam may cause damage to laser marker CAUTION Laser marking interacts with materials through for example a thermal carbonization process which may lead to the emission of fumes dust and vapors Adequate fume dust extractor and treatment must be provided by ...

Page 15: ...the shipping inventory list including any accessories When unpacking the laser marker from the shipping box you should Remove the accessories and documentations Carefully remove the laser marker from the packaging using both hands Figure 1 Unpacking Keep all packing materials until the laser has been inspected for completeness and dam age If something is missing or defective call Datalogic see Tec...

Page 16: ...cables RF Cable Resonator Cable Optical fiber cable Scan Head Cable Command Box cable Interlock cable Command Box MUTING DEVICE Interlock MUTING DEVICE Interlock OUT 2x Selector keys USB Recovery Disk Cable glands Rack Fixing Brackets Test report and sample test plate Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 17: ...ndense when you bring the laser marker from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa and when you use the laser marker in a humid place If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the laser marker and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate How to avoid moisture condensation Before moving the laser marker from a cold place into a warm place put it in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remo...

Page 18: ...n the figure CAUTION Introduction of optical or mechanical surfaces such as mechanical shut ters or additional protective glass between F Theta scan lens output and marking surface may case optical feedback into the laser marker Optical induced damage caused to laser marker by reflection from external surfaces is not covered by warranty In order to prevent marking distortions avoid vibrations and ...

Page 19: ...ntal positioning The control rack can be installed on a standard 19 rack cabinet using the fixing brackets supplied as a standard equipment The figure below shows the fixing points for installation in a rack cabinet Rack handles for an easier installation are available as an accessory see Fume Extractor on page 78 NOTE Figure 3 Control rack fixing bracket mounting configuration All dimensions are ...

Page 20: ...the length of the mounting screws consider the thickness of the mount ing plate and the thickness of the washer control rack 8 mm Washer thickness Mounting plate thickness M4 screw Figure 5 Length of mounting screws All dimensions are in millimeters CAUTION The control rack MUST be fixed to a side wall using the appropriate fixing points placed on the side of the control rack NOTE Mounting holes d...

Page 21: ...6X1 2x Reference holes Ø6H7 Beam Exit NOTE Figure 6 Resonator fixing points Rsonator mounting screws length To determine the length of the mounting screws consider the thickness of the mount ing plate and the thickness of the washer control rack 10 mm Washer thickness Mounting plate thickness M6 screw Figure 7 Length of mounting screws All dimensions are in millimeters NOTE Mounting holes depth is...

Page 22: ...ntrol rack so that air flow is not obstructed Moreover do not install it near a heat source Clean the air filter when it is dirty If the air filter is dirty insufficient air flow might not ensure correct cooling and might stop the marking operation Clean or replace the air filter periodically 300mm Figure 8 Control rack installation environment CAUTION If not enough space is provided the temperatu...

Page 23: ...The resonator uses a a forced air cooling system an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling Install the resonator so that air flow is not obstructed Moreover do not install it near a heat source Figure 9 Resonator installation environment CAUTION If not enough space is provided the temperature inside the control rack could rise causing temperature error ...

Page 24: ...ant to use an adequate fume dust extractor and or air filtration see Fume Extractor on page 78 CAUTION Marking PVC or other plastic material can cause the release of chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser marker itself Always use adequate fume extractor during PVC and plastic mark ing ...

Page 25: ...inal Power W 10 20 Avarege Power at reference Rep Rateb W 8 5 17 0 Pulse Energy max mJ 0 48 15 ns 0 55 8 ns Peak Power max kW 32 65 Central Emission Wavelength nm 1064 Repetition Ratec kHz 10 to 200 20 to 200 Laser Aiming Beam Class 2 630 670 nm ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Temperature C F 5 to 40 41 to 104 Storage Temperature C F 10 to 60 14 to 140 Humidity 90 without condensation Altit...

Page 26: ...gth m 3 standard other available OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Marking speedf mm s Up to 4800 Char Marking Speedg char s Up to 400 MOF marking on fly YES constant speed or encoder Line speed h Productivity m min pcs s Up to 75 3 Marking Control and Software EMC Embedded Marking Control and Lighter Suite Communication RS232 Ethernet TCP IP 10 100 Mbit EtherNet IP TCP Server Protocol ProfiNet Digital I O a S...

Page 27: ...ator A description of the main parts of the resonator unit is provided here below Figure 1 Resonator overview bottom and side views 1 MDR signals connector 2 RF connector 3 Optic fiber inlet 4 Cooling fan 5 Fan connector 6 Resonator connector 7 F Theta Scan Lens ...

Page 28: ... Status LED 2 Enable selector 3 Key selector 4 USB port 5 VGA port 6 LAN port 7 RS232 port 8 3x USB ports 9 Interlock connector 10 Interlock OUT connector 11 MDR signal connector 12 Resonator connector 13 Optic fiber outlet 14 RF connector 15 Command Box connector 16 I O connector axis control 17 Photocell connector 18 Encoder connector 19 Earth ground 20 Main power supply connector ...

Page 29: ... use only certain configurations of F Theta scan lens and marking field If your needs are not satisfied by the currently available F Theta scan lens configurations please contact Datalogic for a solution The use of other F Theta scan lenses or operation outside the specified marking field for a certain F Theta scan lens configuration can lead to damage of the F Theta scan lens resonator or laser s...

Page 30: ...ng Area Working Distance is defined as the distance between the center of the marking area defined in the focal plane and the closest mechanical edge of the F Theta scan lens Refer to the following figure Fixing Distance is defined as the distance between the base of the resona tor and the marking area Refer to the following figure ...

Page 31: ... INTERLOCK_B signal INTERLOCK_B INPUT INTERLOCK IN signal B Figure 4 Interlock connector male panel plug front view Table 1 Interlock connector pinout Electric Diagram Figure 5 Interlock connector electric diagram Table 2 Interlock connector conditions PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 PIN1 PIN2 PIN3 PIN4 MARKING FUNCTIONALITY CONDITION CONTACT OPEN CONTACT OPEN NOT POSSIBLE SAFE CONTACT CLOSED ...

Page 32: ...CAUTION To restore the marking system it is necessary to repeat the Before turning on the laser marker be sure that the laser marker is connected as previ ously described Check the presence of on page 57 without shutting down the system CAUTION Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is i...

Page 33: ...INT_OUT_B_EMITTER EMITTER Figure 9 Interlock Out connector female panel socket front view Table 3 Interlock Out connector pinout Electric Diagram Figure 10 Interlock Out connector electric diagram Table 4 Interlock Out connector conditions NPN BJT Transistor 300 V 60 mA 1 5 V 400 nA NOTE PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 INT_OUT_A INT_OUT_B CONDITION CLOSED CLOSED SAFE CLOSED OPEN DANGEROUS OPEN...

Page 34: ...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26 VLASE IR Plug Connector Binder male cable mount connectors 719 series 4 pins Figure 11 Male cable mount connector cod 09 9767 00 04 front view ...

Page 35: ...ve input logical HIGH max 250mA 7 12V_ENABLE_A Output Power Supply 12V DC power supply available for EXT_EN ABLE_A max 250mA 8 EXT_ENABLE_A Digital Input Primary external ENABLE signal HIGH level contact closed LOW level or disconnected contact opened 9 BUSY Digital Output This signal is used to know if the current spooler is executing marking in progress ON during marking process 10 CONNECTOR PRE...

Page 36: ...erence 20 SYSTEM_ALARM Digital Output This signal is used to know if the system is in booting up state or in error state ON during BOOTING UP ON in case of system error 21 GND Ground Ground reference 22 ENABLE_OUT Digital Output This signal is used to know if the system is ready to emit laser radiation ON when the system is in READY state 23 SW_READY Digital Output This signal is used to know if a...

Page 37: ...e Sub D 25 pins male with shell Figure 13 Command Box Muting Device provided Internal electric diagram Figure 14 Command Box Muting Device electric diagram CAUTION If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected the laser marker enable is bypassed ...

Page 38: ...pped when this signal goes HIGH 8 INPUT_1 or ZERO Y Digital Input Generic input or Y Axis home sensor input The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH 9 INPUT_2 or ZERO Z Digital Input Generic input or Z Axis home sensor input The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH 10 INPUT_3 or DISABLE X Digital Input Generic input or X Axis disable signal When HIGH the corresponding ste...

Page 39: ...19 INPUT 9 Digital Input Generic Input 20 INPUT 8 Digital Input Generic Input 21 INPUT_7 or ZERO R Digital Input Generic input or R Axis home sensor input The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH 22 INPUT_6 or DISABLE R Digital Input Generic input or R Axis disable signal When HIGH the corresponding step signal remains in the status prior to activation 23 OUTPUT_9 or BRAKE R Digital O...

Page 40: ...panel plug front view Table 7 RS232 connector pinout PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION 1 DCD Input Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD Input Receive Data 3 TXD Output Transmit Data 4 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground Ground reference 6 DSR Input Data Set Ready 7 RTS Output Request to Send 8 CTS Input Clear to Send 9 RI Input Ringing Indicator ...

Page 41: ...tor female panel socket front view Table 9 Photocell connector pinout PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground Ground reference 2 VCC Power Output Auxiliary 12V DC power supply 3 ENC_A Digital Input Encoder HTL A channel signal 4 GND Ground Return signal for ENC_A 5 ENC_B Digital Input Encoder HTL B channel signal 6 GND Ground Return signal for ENC_B 7 RESERVED DO NOT CONNECT 8 RESERVED DO NOT CON...

Page 42: ... V DC 24 0 V DC Table 10 Digital Input specification Digital Output USING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY USING AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY USER SIDE USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE 12 V DC INTERNAL CIRCUIT INTERNAL CIRCUIT 12 V DC Low side driver 24 V DC 250 mA 0 5V DC 5μA V 0 5 V DC I 250mA V 24 V DC I 5μA Table 11 Digital Output specification TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Type Vmax Imax Pulse Width ...

Page 43: ...tion to OFF and repeat the turning on sequence This error rise if the CONNECTOR_PRESENCE signal pin 10 Com mand Box connector is LOW or not connected To reset the error set CONNECTOR_PRESENCE signal to HIGH value and repeat the turning on sequence This error rise if the temperature inside the laser source is out of the operating temperature range To reset the error a Laser marker restart is requir...

Page 44: ...IGH HIGH HIGH Steady EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B HIGH HIGH HIGH Steady Command Box mode Controlling the laser marker states using the Command Box connector on the control rack back panel requires that the Key Selector and Enable Selector are set to 1 EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B LOW LOW LOW Blinking EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B LOW LOW LOW Steady EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B H...

Page 45: ... as a valid START_MARKING event T2 Start Delay Delay between the acceptance of the START_MARKING signal and the rising edge of the BUSY signal T3 Busy Advance Delay between the rising edge of the BUSY signal and the laser emis sion T4 Stop Time Minimum time duration that the STOP_MARKING signal must have in order to be accepted as a valid STOP_MARKING event T5 Busy Delay Delay between the end of t...

Page 46: ...avior Axes I O signals behavior T2 T2 T1 Figure 22 Axes I O signals behavior REF NAME DESCRIPTION T1 Brake release The time that elapses between the brake release signal activation and the start of mechanical movement T2 Ramp Time The time to go from minimum speed Start speed to working speed Speed ...

Page 47: ...er with the laser marker enabling controlling from one single interface and enhancing individual products performances MARVIS is also available as update for existing products Object Oriented Configuration In the Lighter Suite each object is associated with specific LASER parameters and READER configuration loading a graphical layout will automatically retrieve and update laser and reader configur...

Page 48: ...EtherNet IP protocols Scripting programmability The LIGHTER Suite integrates the IDE Integrated Development Environment providing the users with a full set of tools to be used for extremely flexible customization The programming language is ECMAScript also called JavaScript Control the entire marking process Create and fully customize marking lay out and its content at runtime Interact with local ...

Page 49: ...ions as described Fan installation The fan supplied with the laser marker must be accurately positioned and fixed on the resonator so that it can work properly The fan must be assembled so that the air flow is aimed at the unit containing the crys tal gold coloured section on the resonator Figure 1 Fan installation ...

Page 50: ...ys be inserted with properly signals provided in order to use the laser marker The absence of such connector blocks the laser marker operations Figure 2 Connecting Command Box cable CAUTION If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected the laser marker enable is bypassed ...

Page 51: ...Figure 3 Connecting Interlock cable CAUTION Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed Do not use the Interlock Muting Device except for maintenance oh this product CAUTION It is the customer s responsibility to provide a correct integration of the safety signals according to ap...

Page 52: ...g Interlock Out Connecting the Optical Fiber to the control rack Follow the steps listed here below to connect the optical fiber to the control rack 1 unscrew the four screws holding the cover plate on the control rack Figure 5 Removing the cover plate from the control rack ...

Page 53: ...nd 3 insert the optical fiber into the PG cable gland mounted on the rear panel of the control rack Figure 7 Passing the optical fiber through the PG cable gland CAUTION The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation You must make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during inser tion through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it ...

Page 54: ...fiber diode module paying attention not to soil or scratch the fiber end Tighten the hexagonal nut of the fiber by hand until resistance to rotation is felt Figure 8 Connection of the optical fiber 5 fix the cable gland to the PG cable gland on the rack Figure 9 Fixing the cable gland ...

Page 55: ...nnecting the Opical Fiber on the resonator Follow the steps listed here below to wire the optical fiber to the resonator 1 unscrew the three screws that secure the metallic cover and cable gland to the resonator Figure 11 Disassembling the optical fiber cable gland from the resonator ...

Page 56: ...fiber in the resonator being care ful not to soil or scratch the fiber end Tighten the hexagonal nut of the fiber by hand until resistance to rotation is felt Figure 13 Connecting the optical fiber to resonator CAUTION The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation You must make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during inser tion through the cable gland to avoid damag...

Page 57: ...Figure 14 Final closing Connecting Radiofrequency cable Screw in the SMA cable connectors starting at the resonator side 90 end then at the rack side Figure 15 RF cable connection CAUTION To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber never subject it to a bending radius smaller than 20 cm ...

Page 58: ...P 50 VLASE IR Connecting MDR cable Connect the MDR cable to the rack Figure 16 MDR connection control rack side Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner head Figure 17 MDR connection resonator side ...

Page 59: ...AL 51 Connecting Resonator cable Connect the resonator cable to the rack Figure 18 Resonator cable connection rack side Connect the other end of the cable to the resonator Figure 19 Resonator cable connection resonator side ...

Page 60: ...he resonator Figure 20 Resonator fan cable connection Connecting Power Supply cable Connect the Power Supply cable using the cord retention system Figure 21 Power Supply cable connection CAUTION Lock the plug with the retaining clamp to avoid accidental discon nection ...

Page 61: ...NECTIONS USER MANUAL 53 Connecting the Earth Ground To ensure high electrical noise immunity it is strongly recommended to connect the chassis to suitable earth ground Figure 22 Connecting the Earth Ground ...

Page 62: ...e Control it is necessary to install a mouse key board and monitor Connect the monitor and input devices to laser marker as shown below NOTE Figure 23 Connecting the mouse Figure 24 Connecting the keyboard Figure 25 Connecting the monitor Minimum monitor resolution 800 x 600 VGA standard ...

Page 63: ...ect a network cable NOTE NOTE Figure 26 Connecting LAN port The LAN ports are configured by default with a fixed IP Address and Subnet Mask Default IP address 192 168 0 10 Default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 See Change the LAN configuration and IP address on page 68 in order to change LAN configuration Ethernet TCP IP 10 100 Mbit ...

Page 64: ...protection cap removal Remove the F Theta scan lens protection cap before marking operation Figure 27 F Theta scan lens protection cap removal CAUTION Marking with the lens protection cap in place could result in damage to the laser marker ...

Page 65: ...the Interlock Muting Device for external devices since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed Do not use the Interlock Muting Device except for maintenance oh this product WARNING It is the customer s responsibility to provide a correct integration of the safety signals according to applicable regulations WARNING If the Command Box Muting ...

Page 66: ...een unpacked it warns that the operating system will be restarted within a few seconds CAUTION The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment or property CAUTION Wait for the shutdown of the operating system CAUTION DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows is shutting down ...

Page 67: ...in booting up state Figure 1 Power on During booting up state the status LED on the control rack blink green Wait until booting up finish the status LED on the control rack is steady green The laser marker is in WAIT FOR START state Figure 2 Wait for start state CAUTION Controlling the laser marker states using the Key and Enable Selectors on the control rack front panel requires that the input si...

Page 68: ...e Figure 3 Enable command KEY When the KEY command is enabled the status LED on the rack will be blinking orange for about 30 seconds laser source warm up Wait until laser source warm up finishes The status LED on the rack will be steady orange Figure 4 Standby Shutter closed state ...

Page 69: ... ON SEQUENCE USER MANUAL 61 3 activate the ENABLE command by rotating it clockwise Figure 5 Enable command ENABLE The laser system is ready to mark The status LED on the rack will turn red Figure 6 Ready state ...

Page 70: ...d box input signals as in the table below EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B HIGH LOW LOW Steady The status LED on the rack will be blinking orange for about 30 seconds laser source warm up Wait until laser source warm up finishes The status LED on the rack will be steady orange The laser marker is in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state Figure 8 Standby Shutter closed state CAUTION Controlling the laser m...

Page 71: ...ut signals as in the table below EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B HIGH HIGH HIGH Steady The status LED on the control rack will turn red The laser marker is in READY state Figure 9 Ready state STATE COMMAND BOX INPUT STATE KEY ENABLE SELECTOR STATUS LED READY ...

Page 72: ...USE AND OPERATION 64 VLASE IR ...

Page 73: ... and dialogs languages you can use to enter text and keyboard lay out NOTE 1 Turn OFF and ON the laser marker and wait until booting up finishes the status LED on the control rack must be steady green 2 From the main screen click on Start Control Panel In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse keyboard and monitor to the laser marker see Local Mode Control connections on pa...

Page 74: ...ZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 66 VLASE IR 3 Select Change display language 4 In Keyboards and Languages select and choose the desired language 5 Select Change keyboards to change your keyboard or input language ...

Page 75: ...desktop screen 8 A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data Press OK 9 Shut down the operating system in order to save the new settings 10 WAIT until operating system shuts down automatically black screen 11 Power off the laser marker to complete installation CAUTION DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows is shutting down ...

Page 76: ...s NOTE 1 Turn OFF and ON the laser marker wait until booting up finishes the status LED on the control rack must be steady green 2 From the main window click on Start Control Panel 3 Select View network status and task In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse keyboard and monitor to the laser marker see Local Mode Control connections on page 54 ...

Page 77: ...69 4 In the Network and Sharing Center window select Change adapter settings 5 In the Network Connections window double click on Local Area Connection icon 6 In the Local Area Connection Properties window double click on Internet Proto col Version 4 TCP IPv4 ...

Page 78: ...data bat icon in the Desktop window 9 A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data Press OK 10 Shut down the operating system in order to save the new settings 11 WAIT until operating system shuts down automatically black screen 12 Power off the laser marker to complete installation CAUTION DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Wind...

Page 79: ...nd ON the laser marker and wait until booting up finishes the status LED on the rack must be steady green 2 From the main window click on Start Control Panel 3 Select Adjust screen resolution In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse keyboard and monitor to the laser marker see Local Mode Control connections on page 54 ...

Page 80: ...at icon in the Desktop window 6 A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data Press OK 7 Shut down the operating system in order to save the new settings 8 WAIT until operating system shuts down automatically black screen 9 Power off the laser marker to complete installation CAUTION DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows is sh...

Page 81: ...ries and then click Remote Desktop Connec tion 4 Click Options 5 In the Computer list type the host name or the IP address of the computer to which you want to connect 6 Type the user name password and domain if applicable of an account to which you have allowed remote access into the corresponding boxes and then click Con nect 7 In the Log On to Windows dialog box that appears type the password o...

Page 82: ...r remote computer that you want and then click OK The remote desktop is displayed in a window on the desktop The remote com puter is locked during this session 9 To disconnect the session click the Close button in the session window and then click OK when you are prompted to disconnect the Windows session ...

Page 83: ...ion please see Contents of the packaging on page 8 CONTROL BOX This accessory is used to control the laser marker through the Control Box interface The Control Box allows to perform the following functions Changing laser marker state Starting and Stopping the marking process Showing the marking process state Showing the system error state NOTE Figure 1 Control Box ordering no 985330031 See Command...

Page 84: ...g System Test I O trou bleshooting etc The DB25 Pass through Command Box connector allows the integrator to use the interface as a I O test tool on previously installed products I O Monitoring LED Easy assembly thanks to screw down termination Dry contact outputs Dry contact inputs DIN rail mounting enclosure Figure 3 I O interface ordering no 985330032 NOTE Refer to Remote Start Foot Switch instr...

Page 85: ...VIS Add on for Vlase includes MATRIX 300N reader Power signals cable EtherNet cable Power Supply MARVIS license Figure 4 MARVIS Add on for Vlase ordering no 937600122 MARVIS LED Ring Light ID 50mm White This accessory is used as external illuminator in MARVIS application suitable for F160S and F254S F Theta scan lens Figure 5 LED Ring Light ID ordering no 93A051394 NOTE Refer to MARVIS Application...

Page 86: ...ications The Kit includes encoder photocell cables and plastic reflectors Figure 6 Kit MOF ordering no 985330027 FUME EXTRACTOR This accessory is suitable for collecting and filtering dry and non combustible types of dust contained in non explosive air mixtures produced during laser marking Figure 7 Fume extractor ordering no 985340035 ...

Page 87: ... forbidden to operate the laser marker before the machine where it is integrated has been declared in conformance with applicable statutory Directives CAUTION Only Datalogic authorized personnel who have been trained and instructed on the electrical and optical risks is allowed to access the internal parts of the control rack Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate w...

Page 88: ...ng these operations The following parts functions have to be controlled periodically Check Clean Weekly wipe gently with a dry cloth or soaked in high purity isopropyl alcohol or clean it with dry air blowing Clean Replace Every 3 months according to the environ ment and frequency of use F Theta scan lens cleaning procedure Figure 1 Cleaning F Theta scan lens COMPONENT TYPE OPERATION INTERVALS F T...

Page 89: ...filter Figure 2 Removal of air filter Clean filter with compressed air or with neutral detergent and air dry it Reinstall filter and grid panel If filter cannot be cleaned replace the filter Suitable filters are available as spare parts CAUTION Insert the filter making sure that the surface with the wider meshes is ori ented towards the outside CAUTION DO NOT install wet filter ...

Page 90: ...age 59 SYSTEM_ALARM POWER_ON ENABLE_OUT OFF OFF OFF System Error Interlock error Check Interlock connector sig nals see Interlock on page 23 Check Interlock connector presence SYSTEM_ALARM POWER_ON ENABLE_OUT ON OFF OFF Check if Command Box con nector is present Check CONNECTOR_PRES ENCE input signal of the Com mand Box connector see Command Box laser control on page 27 Temperature error Check the...

Page 91: ... state Laser marker never goes to READY state PROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Laser marker doesn t turn ON Power supply cable disconnected Check the POWER SUPPLY CABLE con nection to the power grid Power Suppply SWITCH set to OFF Check that the POWER SUPPLY switch is set to ON FUSES damaged Check that FUSES of power supply are not damaged Impossible to control the marking process using t...

Page 92: ...marker see Photocell on page 38 HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking process refers to Lighter user s manual Setting I O parameters paragraph to set the signal properties Lighter is not set in AUTO MODE WORK MODE Check that Laser Engine is set in AUTO MODE or that Laser Editor is set in WORK MODE Laser marker doesn t work in Marking On Fly mode MOF is not enabled or not configured Use the La...

Page 93: ...NDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state X Y Z R Axis doesn t work Incorrect integration Check that the Axes control signals are compatible with the external devices used for integration Axis is not enabled Check that the selected Axis is enabled in Laser Engine Configuration refers to Lighter User s Manual Axis is not correctly configured Check that the selected Axis is correctly configured in Laser Engine Conf...

Page 94: ... 86 VLASE IR REMOTE ASSISTANCE The laser marker is equipped with a remote connection tool that can be used for diag nostic purposes by Datalogic technical support NOTE The laser marker must be connected to the Internet ...

Page 95: ...CRIPTION Identification label Warning laser logotype Laser Label resonator Laser Label control rack Aperture Label Label for non interlock protective housing Caution possibility of electric shock General Warning USB port MAC Address Control Rack fuses ...

Page 96: ... COMMAND BOX Command Box conenctor AXES I O Control Axes connector INTERLOCK Interlock connector INTERLOCK OUT Interlock OUT connector LAN LAN connector RS232 RS232 connector VGA VGA connector PHOT Photocell connector ENC Encoder connector RES Resonator connector MDR Scan Head connector RF Radio frequency connector FAN Fan connector LABEL DESCRIPTION ...

Page 97: ...POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS USER MANUAL 89 POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS Positioning of labels on the control rack Figure 1 External labels rack location ...

Page 98: ...LABELS 90 VLASE IR Positioning of labels on the resonator Figure 2 External labels rsonator location ...

Page 99: ...ING TO EN ISO 13489 1 2008 PERFORMANCE LEVEL PL The PL is specified in EN ISO13849 1 The risk analysis will lead to a PLr Performance Level required for a safety function based on the following graph Figure 1 Determining the required Performance Level PLr ...

Page 100: ...or death Frequency and or exposure time to hazard F F1 Seldom to less often and or exposure time is short F2 Frequent to continuous and or exposure time is long Possibility of avoiding hazard or limiting harm P P1 Possible under specific conditions P2 Scarcely possible CAUTION This example relates only to the features introduced in Vlase to assist in the risk reduction from the laser radiation Any...

Page 101: ...PERFORMANCE LEVEL PL USER MANUAL 93 BLOCK DIAGRAM ...

Page 102: ...c details for automatic production line PLC Safety Diagram OPEN OPEN SAFE OPEN OPEN DANGEROUS OPEN OPEN DANGEROUS OPEN OPEN DANGEROUS Table 1 Truth table under normal conditions INTERLOCK_A INTERLOCK_B IN_OUT_A IN_OUT_B CONDITION CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED ...

Page 103: ...FETY FUNCTIONS OF VLASE Vlase provides inputs outputs and actuators to implement the following safety func tions SF 1 ENABLE e g no IR laser output if EXT_ENABLE_A or EXT_ENABLE_B are disabled where disabled means contacts open SF 2 INTERLOCK e g no IR laser output if INTERLOCK_A or INTERLOCK_B are disabled where disabled means contacts open These functions have been evaluated according to UNI EN ...

Page 104: ...n is provided in compliance with regulations set by Interna tional Authorities and it refers to proper use of the laser marker WARNING It is crucial that you protect yourself against beams of reflected or direct light as they cause permanent damage to your skin ...

Page 105: ...L 97 WARNING Staring directly at a laser beam may cause irreversible damage to your eyes WARNING Wear safety goggles while using the laser marker BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER MARKER CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL ...

Page 106: ...n a few precautions must be taken All individuals who may be exposed to dangerous levels of laser radiation must know that the laser is active and wear protective goggles if necessary Due to its high power the laser integrated in the Datalogic system provokes reflected laser light from flat surfaces Reflected light is potentially dangerous for the eyes and skin Electromagnetic emission with a micr...

Page 107: ...do vision sensors Regarding human skin the tissue abortion level is higher for the same wavelength range but the maximum exposure tolerance level before there is a damage is different com pared to eye Retina Vitreus Body Cornea Optical Nerve Crystalline Lens Crystalline Humor Figure 1 Eyeball section The damage mechanism that absorbed laser radiation can cause depends on the radia tion wavelength ...

Page 108: ...ergence depends on the F theta scan lens specifications and thus varies with the different laser marker models While marking the laser radia tion is typically scattered at the object being marked Special attention must my taken with objects with high reflectivity to the laser wavelength range since such objects may not only reflect the laser radiation but also change its characteristics according ...

Page 109: ...n for prolonged exposures if is such protective means respect applicable norms for the type of laser radiation WARNING Do not look to reflected laser beam Individual Protection Devices such goggles may only provide protection for a short period of time and thus do not warrant protection for exposure to reflected laser radiation WARNING Many materials including metals and plastics have surfaces tha...

Page 110: ...gles Below calculations have been done following the CEI EN 60825 1 2014 Normative regarding nominal distance and optical risk in the worst condition and in case of acci dental exposure of 10 seconds for direct radiation and 100 seconds for diffused radia tion RIF 1064 nm Q Switched Direct radiation Vlase IR 1109 TFS2 480 μJ 10 kHz Vlase IR 1209 TFS2 550 μJ 20 kHz Vlase IR 1109 TFS2 15 ns Vlase IR...

Page 111: ...sure period In case of exposure at 0 5 m for 10 seconds the suggested optical density for safety gog gles is CLASS L4 EYES AND SKIN RISKS If exposed to intense Laser radiation even of a short duration or a less intense but lon ger lasting duration both the Cornea and the Retina can burn and be damaged irrepara bly This is particularly critical for Class 4 laser beam If subject to direct focalized ...

Page 112: ...s designed for CAUTION Only Datalogic authorized personnel who have been trained and instructed on the electrical and optical risks is allowed to access the internal parts of the control rack Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate work from non authorized personnel CAUTION Only Datalogic authorized personnel who have been trained and instructed on the electrical and...

Page 113: ...uble click the Laser Editor icon to start the layout editor application Click on the document type selector and choose Layer Work area the graphic work are where the marking layout is repre sented This example considers that the laser marker is controlled in Key Selector mode see Key and Eneable Selector mode on page 36 ...

Page 114: ...ding objects to the cur rent document Edit String properties such as value font style etc using the Properties browser Properties browser give information about document or any selected object Edit Filling properties such as filling type interline etc using the Properties browser NOTE Consult Lighter software user s manual for a proper use of the same ...

Page 115: ...TION Marking highly reflective materials might cause optical feedback into laser marker This may result into irreversible damage of the optical components of laser marker Verify that the position and geometry of the object to mark does not cause any reflection into the optical aperture of the laser marker F Theta scan lens Please contact our Customer Support Service for support on your particu lar...

Page 116: ...USING MARKING SOFTWARE 108 VLASE IR In READY state adjust the Laser parameters using the Properties browser Press the Send Marking button in the Laser Toolbar ...

Page 117: ...the device memory Click on the Show Laser Engine button to display Laser Engine window Documents tab lists all the proj ect or documents that have been saved to the system Laser marker State Document preview this area shows how the graphic objects will be actually marked AUTO MANUAL Mode button allows switching between the two available working modes Auto mode the engraving operations are executed...

Page 118: ...e document from the list and click on the To Auto Mode button Auto Manual The laser marker is ready to mark the document using external START_MARKING and STOP_MARKING signals NOTE Consult Lighter software user s manual for a proper use of the same ...

Page 119: ...vel of thermalization similar to the power level used for the mark ing or slightly lower 10V 5V 5V LEVEL EMISSION Q SW MOD DIODE CURRENT 33A Q SW Close Thermalization level 30A 150μs FPK time 450μs Marking time Thermalization Marking time FPK t t t t Figure 1 Temporal diagram of Software Thermalization As you can see in the graph shown in the Figure during the marking phase the Q Switch Modulation...

Page 120: ... V and the EMISSION signal is brought to a 0V level for at least 450 µs so as to cut off the current in the laser diode and consequently the pumping of the crystal FPK delay Vlase IR 10 W 10 kHz to 200 kHz YES 1 5 μs 450 μs Vlase IR 20 W 20 kHz to 200 kHz YES 1 5 μs 450 μs LASER SOURCE FREQUENCY INTERVAL OPERATION IN CONTINUOUS WAVE CW Q SWITCH OPENINGTIME SHOT TIME OPTIMAL FPK DELAY CAUTION It is...

Page 121: ...THERMALIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF GIANT PULSES USER MANUAL 113 ...

Page 122: ...RKING SOFTWARE This document describes how to update the software version 1 Close Lighter Laser Editor and Laser Engine right click on the icon in the tray bar and select QUIT QUIT 2 Run the new Lighter Suite installer from an external USB device 3 Press Next to continue ...

Page 123: ... THE MARKING SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 115 4 Press I Agree to continue 5 Check I accept the terms of the License Agreement and press Next to continue 6 Choose the INTERCATIVE installation type and press Next to continue ...

Page 124: ...FTWARE UPGRADE 116 VLASE IR 7 Choose the components to install and press Next to continue 8 Do not change the destination folder and press Install to continue 9 Press OK to uninstall the old Lighter Suite version ...

Page 125: ... MARKING SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 117 10 Press Next to continue 11 Select the components of the old Lighter Suite version to remove and press Uninstall 12 Wait until the unistallation is complete and press Close to continue ...

Page 126: ...ate upon completion a window informs the user that data is automatically saved in the operating system operating system will be shut down automatically within the next 10 seconds wait until the operating system shuts down automatically black screen POWER OFF the laser marker to complete installation POWER ON the laser marker and wait until the operating system is restarted automatically Procedure ...

Page 127: ...er that data is automatically saved in the operating sys tem operating system will be restarted automatically within the next 10 seconds wait until the operating system is restarted automatically CAUTION DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows is restart ing ...

Page 128: ...rker Insert the USB recovery disk provided with the laser marker in the USB port Turn ON the laser marker and press the ESC key to enter the BIOS menu Go to BOOT menu select Hard Drive BBS Priorities and press the ENTER key Select Boot Option 1 and press the ENTER key Select the USB disk from the list and press the ENTER key Press the F4 key Select YES and press ENTER The laser marker will restart...

Page 129: ...e RESTORE_DISK_C_PCM3365 to restore disk C and press ENTER key In the next screen choose NANDrive or SATA_Flash as target disk and press ENTER key In some cases you may be asked to confirm the operation Press ENTER key to con tinue Wait for the end of the procedure about 20 minutes Select Enter command line prompt and press ENTER key ...

Page 130: ...ATA_SSD or SQF xxxxx as target disk and press ENTER key In some cases you may be asked to confirm the operation Press ENTER key to con tinue Wait for the end of the procedure about 2 minutes Select Power off and press ENTER key Wait some seconds until the shutdown process is done Turn OFF the laser marker using the main switch Remove the USB recovery disk from the USB port ...

Page 131: ... message will advise you that the operating system is initializing the new hard ware WAIT until the process is completed A message advise you that Windows will be automatically rebooted WAIT for operating system restart CAUTION DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows is restart ing ...

Page 132: ...recovery disk Select the right test layouts files based on the laser marker model Copy the selected test layouts files file in D DATA DOCS LAYOUTS folder Shut down the operating system WAIT until operating system shuts down Remove the USB recovery disk from the USB port Power off the laser marker In order to work the marking software must be customized with the cor rect configuration file If the L...

Page 133: ...USER MANUAL 125 APPENDIX G MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ...

Page 134: ...MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 126 VLASE IR CONTROL RACK NOTE Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings ...

Page 135: ...RESONATOR USER MANUAL 127 RESONATOR NOTE Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings ...

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