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Troubleshooting 

 

Problem 

Solution 

The key switch is on, but the system is 
not ready. (Key Switch function enabled) 

Toggle the Key Switch. 

The unit is in the Ready mode, but will 
not respond to commands. 

The Interlock Switch is open. 
Mod LOW is not properly grounded. 

The Over Temp Light lights up. 

The cooling water is too hot for 
operation. Improve cooling. 

Laser power seems low. 

Possible RFPA malfunction. 

Fault light is lit or blinking. 

The water flow is out of range.* 
The airflow is out of range. 
The DC voltage is out of range. 

 
*If the water flow is in the right direction and flowing at the correct rate, but a water fault 
still shows (see “Indicator Light Details” page 13) it is possible that the water flow 
turbine is stuck.  This can happen if the water is not clean or scale deposits built up.  It 
may be possible to remedy the issue with the following procedure: 
 

1.  Power down the laser and water supply. 
2.  Remove the water hose from the water flow turbine. 
3.  Using a straightened paper clip, gently reach into the turbine and nudge the rotor 

so that it moves.  

4.  Check to see that there is no debris in the turbine. 
5.  Replace the hose and test laser. 

 
 

Directional Coupler: 

 
The laser interface connector provides signals that carry information about the RFPA 
and the match to the laser. There are 2 independent RFPAs and 2 sets of directional 
coupler signals. The reflected signals display the reflected RF power waveforms. 
 
These lines are most useful in determining the quality of the match between the laser 
and RFPA as well as indicating the proper operation of the laser. The forward signals 
display the forward RF power waveforms. This line 
provides a measure of the forward power level.   
 
The expected waveforms for the Forward and 
Reverse signals are provided here for a laser firing 
at 25% duty.  If the waveform amplitude for both 
the forward and reverse signals are similar, it can 
be assumed there is a problem with the laser. 

Summary of Contents for Infinity 1625

Page 1: ...www iradion com Iradion Laser Inc 51 Industrial Dr N Smithfield RI 02896 410 762 5100 92 3026 Rev A MADEinUSA OPERATOR S MANUAL Infinity Series CO2 Laser Model 1625 ...

Page 2: ... Mounting 13 Electrical Connections Laser 14 W Type Lasers 16 Operation of Unit 16 Tickle Pulse 17 Laser Command Signals 18 System Test 19 Laser Indicator Lights 19 Indicator Lights Details 20 Beam Expanders and Other First Optical Surfaces 21 Water Cooled Laser Connections 22 Cooling Specifications 23 Water Filter 23 Setting the Flow Rate 23 Condensation 24 The 1625 Power Supply and Air Pump Unit...

Page 3: ...iii Connecting the Power Supply and Air Pump 28 Power Supply and Air Pump Service 29 Serviceable Parts 30 Air Ventilation 30 Troubleshooting 31 Directional Coupler 31 ...

Page 4: ...s 4 laser equipment Terms Certain terms are used throughout the manual or on the equipment labels Please familiarize yourself with their definitions and significance Danger Imminent hazards which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning Potential hazards which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Potential hazards or unsafe practices which if not avoi...

Page 5: ...esents a particular danger due to its very high power density The optical intensity at the output window is VERY high 8500W cm2 Enclose the beam path whenever possible Exposure to direct or diffuse CO2 laser radiation can seriously burn human or animal tissue which may cause permanent damage This product is not intended for use in explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres Warning Serious Pers...

Page 6: ...ials being processed should be thoroughly evaluated and the adequacy of provisions for fume extraction filtering and venting should be carefully considered Review the following reference for further information ANSI Z136 1 2014 Safe Use of Lasers Warning Serious Personal Injury The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous...

Page 7: ...4 Infinity Series Label Locations ...

Page 8: ...5 ...

Page 9: ...ed for intended use A risk of injury when lifting or moving the unit B risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy through unauthorized removal of access panels doors or protective barriers C risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy and injury due to failure of personnel to use proper eye protection and or failure to adhere to applicable laser safety procedures D risk of exposure to hazardous or ...

Page 10: ...ment Product Name Infinity Model Number 1625 Conforms to the following Directive s and Standard s Applicable Standard s IEC 60825 1 3rd Ed 2014Safety of Laser Products EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 Group 2 Class A ISM emissions requirements EU EN 61000 6 4 2007 Emissions requirements for heavy industrial environments Generic EN 61000 6 2 2005 Immunity for heavy industrial environments Generic Serial Numbe...

Page 11: ...orporation of the safety features are available and the user is expected to apply them and fully comply with all CDRH requirements Available Safety Features The following safety features are available as electronic signals on the rear panel interface Interlock Upon contact closure allows the system to operate An open connection will disallow the laser from firing Key switch Upon contact closure al...

Page 12: ...low of water to stay cool For that reason the 1625 monitors the actual flow rate of water and will fault below or above specified limits See section on cooling The 1625 also includes airflow monitoring and will fault if the airflow is too high or low Because the exact regulation of house air can be difficult the 1625 comes with a specially configured air pump and filters Internal sensor settings e...

Page 13: ...le parts in the AC Power Supply Caution The optical intensity at the output window is VERY high 8500W cm2 Any contamination to the window surface could cause runaway destruction To protect the window Iradion provides a power supply unit that includes a long life air pump and filters to bathe the window in clean filtered air Do NOT burn materials close to the laser The flow of air may not be enough...

Page 14: ...11 THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS MUST BE REVIEWED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO POWER UP THE UNIT Specifications ...

Page 15: ...12 Mechanical Outline Laser ...

Page 16: ...er the laser The simplest mounting would be with three 3 spherical washers using two 2 of the holes in the front corners and one 1 in the center rear For increased mounting strength a cluster of three or four holes in a corner can be used to attach a mounting bracket of the user s design Three of these mounting brackets would make up the 3 point mounting This might be a better solution for situati...

Page 17: ... is not permitted when interfacing to this connector HD 15 Pin 1 CTL TXD RS 232 program line HD 15 Pin 2 CTL RXD RS 232 program line HD 15 Pin 3 Modulation Low In This line grounded or driven independently for command line isolation Page 9 HD 15 Pin 4 Modulation High In up to 150KHz TTL signal relative to pin 3 Page 9 HD 15 Pin 5 Ready LED drive pin Signal to drive an LED directly with grounded ca...

Page 18: ... 8 Ground System GND Note This unit is provided with a 1 meter length of 6 gauge welding cable for DC power If the wire is extended in length it must be of 6 gauge or heavier and must be able to carry 60 Amps with no more than 0 5 Volts drop Avoid adding more than 1 meter of additional wire unless it is heavier than 6 This laser is provided with prewired power supplies that are set to 50Volts Do n...

Page 19: ... on the humidity Make sure that the water connections are in place and the water flow direction is correct 3 Connect the laser power leads to power supply terminals Red and Black using at least 6 gauge wire Be careful not to over tighten the 7 16 bolt on the connection at the laser This connection is part of an RF feed through filter and can be damaged 4 Make sure the INTERLOCK is off or the inter...

Page 20: ...e pulse to pulse consistency and timing relative to firing commands received from the control electronics This function may be disabled if required by the customer If disabled there is no signal processing done to incoming commands to fire Adjustments to the signal processing can be made via the RS232 interface covered in the Iradion LCC Comm Protocol document The laser command line modulation hig...

Page 21: ... 4 high and the RJ 45 pins 1 high and 6 low are designed to allow either floating or grounded input modes Both the High and Low pins should be used in either case A software setting made through the RS232 interface will either ground Modulation Low or leave it floating Factory setting is set to ground Modulation Low It is possible to use the Modulation High pin only if the Modulation Low pin is gr...

Page 22: ... monitored with LEDs are LASER READY Lights cw when the laser controller is ready for operation OVERTEMP Lights cw when the RFPA is getting too hot FAULT Lights or blinks when the controller is in a Fault state LASE LED Lights with varying brightness whenever RF power is generated POWER Lights cw whenever DC power is applied INTERLOCK Lights cw when the interlock switch is closed WATER FLOW Fault ...

Page 23: ...on A B C D E F G A Getting hot warning but no fault condition B System faults too hot water too hot C System fault over under voltage other faults D No air flow system in continuous fault E No or low water flow too much water flow pressure system in continuous fault F In the 1625 configuration this state is not allowed G CPLD failure Note A blinking red light is the same level of fault as a solid ...

Page 24: ...r can be used to purge the tube The tube must have an escape hole s for the airflow The holes should be halfway between the first optic and the face of the laser If the back pressure is too high the laser will fault so the total area of the hole s should be between 50 mm2 and 100mm2 In addition this first optical surface should be at least 20 cm from the face of the laser This will help reduce the...

Page 25: ... and algae as recommended by the manufacture of the chiller Use high quality water such as distilled or deionized water to avoid scale buildup Keep the concentration of water at above 90 relative to additives to maximize the specific heat of the coolant Caution Maintain the coolant pH above 7 to avoid damage to the copper cooling pipes Never use tap water cooling The mineral content temperature or...

Page 26: ...tential jamming of the flow turbine blades Small particles can get between the housing and blade tips and stop the turbine If this happens the laser will fault It may become necessary to remove the outlet hose connected to the flow turbine and gently rotate the turbine blades with a paperclip to resolve a stuck turbine The turbine will not jam if the water is within specification and is filtered S...

Page 27: ...ns indicate The chart below shows the dew point at various air temperatures and relative humidity To determine the dew point temperature measure the air temperature and relative humidity Draw a horizontal line from the air temperature Y axis to the relative humidity line Then draw a vertical line from that intersection down to the dew point temperature X axis ...

Page 28: ... 20A Frequency 50 60 Hz Duty Cycle 100 Environmental Conditions Parameter Value Use Indoor Altitude 2000m max Humidity 90 max non condensing Mains Fluctuation 10 stability of input power Danger Serious Personal Injury Earthed Ground For safe operation an Earthed Ground is required for Power Supply and Laser Operation ...

Page 29: ... The Service Disconnect is the NEMA L6 20 Plug Receptacle found on the rear of the Power Supply Air Pump Unit Danger Serious Personal Injury Mating Connector The power supply and air pump unit is supplied with a NEMA L6 20R connector for the primary power connection All local electrical and fire codes must be followed NEMA L6 20 Service Disconnect ...

Page 30: ...27 Mechanical Outline ...

Page 31: ...cause damage Connect the supplied blue air hose to the laser and power supply air connection points The blue hose is made of a material that does not emit plasticizers in vapor form that can damage the window over time Do not use other hoses without checking with Iradion A twist lock plug is provided that will wire to the AC power source This plug is inserted in the twist lock power interface The ...

Page 32: ...The inner filter see filter diagram also serves as a sound muffler for the air pump Operation without this filter will result in high noise levels and may cause a fault The inner filter is an air dryer and can also remove oil and dust The outer filters are designed to remove the bulk of the dust and neutralize acids generated by laser engraving certain organic materials like wood The carbon in the...

Page 33: ...iceable Parts Part Name Manufacturer Part Service Period Method Primary Filter Arm Hammer 62642D As required indicated by dust accumulation Wash with detergent and warm water Dry thoroughly Secondary Filter Arm Hammer 62630G As required indicated by dust accumulation Wash with detergent and warm water Dry thoroughly Dryer Filter Arrow Pneumatics DSD 10 Local Environment Dependent 700 hr MAX Inspec...

Page 34: ...1 Power down the laser and water supply 2 Remove the water hose from the water flow turbine 3 Using a straightened paper clip gently reach into the turbine and nudge the rotor so that it moves 4 Check to see that there is no debris in the turbine 5 Replace the hose and test laser Directional Coupler The laser interface connector provides signals that carry information about the RFPA and the match ...

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