10
vi30/40 Dual Cooled QSG Version 2.1
Firestar™ vi30/40 Dual Cooled Laser Quick Start Guide
12.
Connect the Laser
negative
(
black
) and the
positive
(
red
) DC power into the
laser’s
power
supply.
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi30 laser.
Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC
output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to
the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal. Refer to the drawings located on our
DC Power
(+) Red
DC Cable
(-) Black
DC Cable
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser).
The negative (–) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis
serves as DC power ground. If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis
ground, use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware.
OEM vi30/40 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source.
Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions
and refer to DB-9 I/O connections, also in the Technical Reference chapter, for signal specifications
and connection details.
Note:
DC power:
Electrical Connections:
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the
When
applying 48 VDC, but before operating the laser, you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to
the DB-9 I/O connector. See DB-9 I/O connections in the Technical Reference chapter within the
operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions.
