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ENGINEERED BY SYNRAD

v30 Laser

User Manual

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Page 1: ...ENGINEERED BY SYNRAD v30 Laser User Manual...

Page 2: ...dquarters 10 Laser Safety Introduction 11 Hazard Information 11 Terms 11 General hazards 12 Other hazards 13 Disposal 15 Additional laser safety information 15 OEM v30 Laser label locations 16 Agency...

Page 3: ...optics 45 Controlling laser power 47 Operating modes 49 Interface Connections 51 OEM v30 general specifications 65 OEM v30 package outline drawings 66 OEM v30 package outline drawings 67 OEM v30 pack...

Page 4: ...y 34 Figure 2 1 OEM v30 front panel controls and indicators 38 Figure 2 2 OEM v30 rear panel controls and indicators 39 Figure 3 1 v30 beam characteristics 44 Table 3 1 Assist gas purity specification...

Page 5: ...r cooled package outline and mounting dimensions 68 Figure 3 20 OEM v30 air cooled packaging instructions 69 Figure 3 21 OEM v30 fan water cooled and pre aligned packaging instructions 70 Table 4 1 Re...

Page 6: ...ard related e g security hygiene or equipment or property damage Safety Labels DANGER Laser radiation can cause severe retinal and corneal burns burns on the skin and may pose a fire risk To avoid inj...

Page 7: ...er Support Before contacting Novanta for assistance review appropriate sections in the manual that may answer your questions After consulting this manual please contact one of our worldwide offices be...

Page 8: ...a Return Authorization RA number is required this number must be clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container for the unit to be properly processed If replacement parts are sent to you the...

Page 9: ...ilteo Washington U S A Our mailing address is NOVANTA 4600 Campus Place Mukilteo WA 98275 U S A Phone us at 1 800 NOVANTA1 1 800 796 7231 Outside the U S 1 425 349 3500 Fax 1 425 349 3667 E mail Novan...

Page 10: ...nding your message to Novantatechsupport Novanta com Reference Materials Your Regional Sales Manager can provide reference materials including Outline Mounting drawings Operator s Manuals Technical Bu...

Page 11: ...tions in the care use and handling of Class 4 laser equipment Terms Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels Please familiarize yourself with their definitions and sign...

Page 12: ...regarding laser safety To prevent exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation follow all safety precautions specified throughout this manual and exercise safe operating practices per ANSI Z136 1...

Page 13: ...energy but is not intended to protect against direct viewing of the beam never look directly into the laser output aperture or view scattered laser reflections from metallic surfaces Enclose the beam...

Page 14: ...ot in compliance with USNRC distribution requirements U S distribution of components or devices that contain lenses and optics manufactured by other companies which contain uranium and or thorium requ...

Page 15: ...and metals act as specular reflectors which may create a serious hazard outside the immediate work area Additional laser safety information The NOVANTA web site https www Novanta com resources general...

Page 16: ...OEM V30 LASER LABEL LOCATIONS PAGE 16 OEM v30 Laser label locations...

Page 17: ...s specified by 21 CFR Part 1040 or EN 60825 1 NOVANTA assumes no responsibility for the compliance of the system into which OEM laser products are integrated Center for Devices and Radiological Health...

Page 18: ...and found to comply by demonstrating performance characteristics that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR 18 C for Radiated and Conducted Emissions FCC Information to the user Important N...

Page 19: ...ion and Medical Surveillance OEM Models V30 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing systems As supplied by NOVANTA these lasers do not meet the require...

Page 20: ...enuator to disable RF driver laser output when closed Yes Yes Yes Shutter Indicator Rear Panel Indicator Blue Illuminates blue to indicate shutter is open No No Yes Ready Indicator Rear Panel Indicato...

Page 21: ...0 1 2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements EN 61000 6 4 Radiated Emissions Group 1 Class A EN 61000 6 4 Conducted Emis...

Page 22: ...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PAGE 22 Declaration of conformity Figure 2 Declaration Document...

Page 23: ...f installation when retrofitting the Firestar v30 into existing 30 W laser systems The OEM v30 control board also differs from other Firestar v Series models in that it does not incorporate a built in...

Page 24: ...water cooled units F for fan cooled units and A for air cooled lasers where the customer must provide the proper cooling via fans or blowers The last letter in the model number indicates the current...

Page 25: ...Refer to the Packaging Instructions drawing in the Technical Reference chapter for information on packaging a v30 for shipment using NOVANTA supplied packaging materials When shipping water cooled la...

Page 26: ...uick Start Plug except SA models connects to the v30 s Interface A DB 9 connector A built in jumper enables the v30 for initial start up and testing Cooling Tubing water cooled only carries cooling wa...

Page 27: ...ounting surface perform the following steps 1 Refer to the appropriate v30 outline mounting drawing and drill three holes into your mounting surface that correspond to either the UNC or metric hole pa...

Page 28: ...ly trim any burrs if the cut is ragged Avoid excessive stress on fittings create gentle bends when routing tubing close to connectors Excessive stress from sharp bends tubing will compromise the seali...

Page 29: ...ally corrosive and is not recommended for mixed material cooling systems Setting coolant temperature Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and longevity of your...

Page 30: ...WATER COOLED CONNECTIONS PAGE 30 temperatures shown in the chart however for best results and performance do not exceed a coolant temperature of 22 C 72 F Table 1 2 Dew point temperatures...

Page 31: ...ooling tubing to fit between the chiller s Outlet port and the upper WATER IN port on the rear of the OEM v30 laser 2 Cut and connect a length of tubing to fit between the lower WATER OUT port on the...

Page 32: ...of the fan housing and any mounting surface or enclosure The OEM v30 does not provide a voltage output sufficient to power cooling fans so customers must provide an external power source to drive the...

Page 33: ...s heatsink fins Use a fan rated for at least 8 5 m3 min 300 CFM at a static air pressure of 23 9 mm H2O 0 94 in H2O and position it approximately 150 mm 6 0 from the rear of the laser Figure 1 5 Recom...

Page 34: ...t 16 A 24 A peak for a minimum of 0 5 ms NOVANTA recommends our PS 2 a 30 V 750 W DC power supply shown in Figure 1 6 AC input requirements for the PS 2 are 90 264 VAC auto ranging single phase 1 10 A...

Page 35: ...ame functionality the DB 9 connector contains an additional output Lase Indicator to indicate the OEM v30 is actively lasing Use the Interface B RJ45 connector only when integrating a v30 into laser s...

Page 36: ...ils Interface A DB 9 connector To connect a UC 2000 Controller available separately from NOVANTA perform the following steps 1 Remove DC power from the laser 2 Connect the UC 2000 s Power Control cabl...

Page 37: ...m s 5V enable input to Pin 7 Laser Enable on the RJ45 plug 4 Connect your RJ45 plug to the Interface B RJ45 connector on the rear of the laser 5 Connect the miniature DC power plug on the UC 2000 s Po...

Page 38: ...ries Mounting provides six threaded holes 8 32 UNC for mounting optional beam delivery components Because excessive weight may damage the laser consult NOVANTA before mounting components not specifica...

Page 39: ...ides a connection point for auxiliary output power as well as input and output signals See Interface connections in the Technical Reference section for RJ45 interface details and pinouts 7 LASE Indica...

Page 40: ...er up or interlock activation As with other laser safety requirements the OEM or system integrator is solely responsible for designing the system to incorporate a five second delay and any other contr...

Page 41: ...set the PWM Adj Knob to provide zero percent output 0 0 The UC 2000 s Lase indicator should be Off Important Note If you have not yet operated your UC 2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC 2...

Page 42: ...opriate interface connector and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative Pin 6 5 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 s square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHz a...

Page 43: ...30 lasers were developed using new technology patented by NOVANTA Inc This patented v technology based on a combination of free space and waveguide resonator designs enables NOVANTA to economically pr...

Page 44: ...nted in the laser chassis The 30 VDC input voltage is converted into a high power RF signal using an RF power oscillator The output from the RF oscillator nominally at 83 5 MHz drives the laser direct...

Page 45: ...riance in beam diameter caused by the changing optical path length in an XY flying optics table application In fixed length delivery systems where the laser is positioned only one meter away from the...

Page 46: ...par ticles of oil and other contaminants that will damage optical surfaces If compressed shop air is the only choice available it must be filtered and dried to ISO 8573 1 2010 Class 1 2 1 specificati...

Page 47: ...redictably and almost instantaneously to PWM Command signals even when there is considerable delay laser off time between applied Command signals On cold starts provide five to ten seconds of tickle b...

Page 48: ...g operations The first Command signal parameter signal amplitude is a square wave that is either logic low corre sponding to laser beam off or logic high corresponding to beam on The laser off voltage...

Page 49: ...Universal Laser Controller control of the v30 externally without a UC 2000 is also possible The two primary elements of laser control are gating the ability to turn the laser on and off at the approp...

Page 50: ...itive and Pin 6 PWM Negative on either the Interface A or Interface B connector This constant voltage source forces the internal switching electronics to remain on providing continuous and uninterrupt...

Page 51: ...ptions are available for integrating OEM v30 lasers a DB 9 and an RJ45 interface connector The RJ45 Interface B connector is useful when integrating v30 s into existing integrated laser systems previo...

Page 52: ...ts and outputs are ESD protected but are not optoisolated all input signals sent to the laser must be clean or conditioned by the user Figure below illustrates the pin arrangement of the Interface A 9...

Page 53: ...um 4 Over temp Fault output This output is logic high 5 V when an over temperature fault condition is detected RDY indicator flashing continuously The output is low 0 V when laser temperature is withi...

Page 54: ...circuit specifications Do not apply a Laser Enable signal until the OEM v30 s internal 5 VDC power supply has stabilized approximately 200 ms after DC power up Input Signals Input device type and spe...

Page 55: ...is also supplying the voltage necessary to drive the v30 s enable circuit Figure 3 7 Customer powered Laser Enable circuit Figure below shows an isolated PLC output module switching the Laser Enable s...

Page 56: ...ltage condition is sensed otherwise the output is low when the DC supply voltage is within limits OEM v30 outputs are voltage sources Each output can source only 20 mA typical 40 mA maximum to a groun...

Page 57: ...laser status remotely by connecting one or more outputs to an isolated 5 VDC solid state relay or PLC input module Figure below illustrates the connections required to monitor the DB 9 s Lase Indicat...

Page 58: ...low 5V logic high Both inputs and outputs are ESD protected but are not optoisolated all input signals sent to the laser must be clean or conditioned by the user Figure below illustrates the pin arra...

Page 59: ...aser temperature is within operating limits The output is low 0 V when an over temperature condition is detected RDY indicator flashing continuously The Temperature OK output sources 20 mA typical 40...

Page 60: ...ted so this input signal must be conditioned by the user Figure below illustrates the input circuit s equivalent internal schematic while below on the following page provides RJ45 input circuit specif...

Page 61: ...rface B connector In this case the customer must also supply the 5V voltage necessary to drive the circuit Sample input circuits Input Signals Input device type and specifications PWM Positive High sp...

Page 62: ...utput goes low if an under over voltage condition is sensed OEM v30 outputs are voltage sources Each output can source only 20 mA typical 40 mA maximum to a ground referenced load the ground reference...

Page 63: ...e outputs to an isolated 5 VDC solid state relay or PLC input module Figure below illustrates the connections required to monitor the RJ45 s Laser OK status or any other RJ45 output using an isolated...

Page 64: ...INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PAGE 64 Figure 3 16 Laser OK output to PLC input...

Page 65: ...8 m 1 This power level is guaranteed for 12 months regardless of operating hours 2 Minimum 30 VDC input voltage to obtain guaranteed output power 3 From cold start guaranteed After two minutes typica...

Page 66: ...OEM V30 PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS PAGE 66 OEM v30 package outline drawings Figure 3 17 OEM v30 air cooled package outline and mounting dimensions...

Page 67: ...OEM V30 PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS PAGE 67 OEM v30 package outline drawings Figure 3 18 OEM v30 fan cooled package outline and mounting dimensions...

Page 68: ...OEM V30 PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS PAGE 68 OEM v30 package outline drawings Figure 3 19 OEM v30 water cooled package outline and mounting dimensions...

Page 69: ...OEM V30 PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 69 OEM v30 packaging instructions Figure 3 20 OEM v30 air cooled packaging instructions...

Page 70: ...OEM V30 PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 70 OEM v30 packaging instructions Figure 3 21 OEM v30 fan water cooled and pre aligned packaging instructions...

Page 71: ...oint temperature Condensation will damage electrical and optical components inside the laser See Setting coolant temperature in the Getting Started chapter for details on preventing condensation 2 Whe...

Page 72: ...ng instructions in the Technical Reference chapter for detailed instructions on packaging the laser for shipment Important Note Failure to properly package the laser using a NOVANTA supplied shipping...

Page 73: ...ics with tools always use gloved hands or fingers 3 Hold optics by the outer edge never touch the coated surface 4 Always place optics on lens tissue for protection never place optics on hard or rough...

Page 74: ...er is OFF in a zero energy state before continuing with the optical inspection 2 Visually inspect all optical surfaces in the beam path including the laser s output coupler for contaminants 3 Remove l...

Page 75: ...al surfaces or coatings Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting section includes subsections Introduction Operational flowchart LED output signal status Laser fault indications Resetting faults Laser trou...

Page 76: ...view the operational flowchart on the following page Warning Serious Personal Injury This Class 4 laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 9 3 10 6 m CO2 wavelength band depending...

Page 77: ...OPERATIONAL FLOWCHART PAGE 77 Operational flowchart The flowchart below illustrates the OEM v30 s start up sequence Figure 4 1 Operational flowchart...

Page 78: ...tput the LASE LED illuminates red The v30 LED indicators in conjunction with Interface A and Interface B outputs provide status informa tion to the user Each subsection below shows LED and output sign...

Page 79: ...US PAGE 79 Table 4 4 Laser Enable input not connected Table 4 5 Over Temperature fault 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details Table 4 6 DC Voltage fault 1 See the Laser fault indication...

Page 80: ...J45 output status Tables below show how v30 LED and RJ45 output signal status changes as various operating and fault conditions occur Table 4 8 Status LED and Interface B RJ45 output signal overview 1...

Page 81: ...Enable input not connected 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details Table 4 11 Over Temperature fault 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details Table 4 12 DC Voltage fault 1 S...

Page 82: ...uence continues until the fault is corrected and the laser is reset by cycling DC power to the laser Table below lists fault codes the corresponding fault condition and describes possible corrective a...

Page 83: ...ply being unable to properly regulate output voltage under full load or high inrush current conditions Improper regulation may be caused by an undersized DC supply or insufficient AC line voltage to t...

Page 84: ...ow 0V Over temp Fault Low 0V Voltage Ok High 5V RDY LED Off Laser Ready Low 0V DC Voltage Fault Low 0V PWR LED Green Temperature OK High 5V Laser OK Low 0V Possible Causes The Laser Enable input is no...

Page 85: ...iller is maintaining a coolant temperature between 18 C 22 C 64 F 72 F at a flow rate of 3 8 lpm 1 0 GPM If coolant temperature is OK check the flow rate If a flow meter is not available disconnect th...

Page 86: ...ble Causes An over voltage fault exists An over voltage fault occurs when input voltage rises to 33 VDC or above for more than 420 ms Check that the DC power supply is supplying 30 VDC under load Afte...

Page 87: ...PWR LED off Over temp Fault Low 0V DC Voltage Fault High 5V Possible Causes The 20 A fast acting fuse has blown To replace the fuse open the inline fuse holder located on the positive DC power cable b...

Page 88: ...ns Use only recommended cleaning materials to prevent scratching delicate optical surfaces If the focusing optic is pitted it must be replaced immediately Because of the extremely high power density o...

Page 89: ...surfaces it must be carefully filtered and dried before use as a purge or assist gas Refer to Table 3 1 Assist gas purity specifications in the Technical Reference chapter for filtering and drying sp...

Page 90: ...BEAM DELIVERY OPTICS PAGE 90 This page is left blank intentionally...

Page 91: ...aning 4 3 4 5 inspection 4 2 4 5 4 17 4 18 radiation danger 4 3 4 18 troubleshooting 4 17 4 18 warning 4 2 4 17 4 18 Beam diameter 3 2 3 3 4 3 specifications 3 21 C Caution aperture seal 2 4 beam diam...

Page 92: ...lt 4 10 4 12 4 13 4 16 Controlling laser power 3 5 3 8 control signals 3 5 3 7 operating modes 3 7 3 8 Controls and indicators 7 2 2 2 3 OEM v30 front panel 2 2 OEM v30 rear panel 2 3 Control signals...

Page 93: ...13 4 15 4 16 4 18 caution 1 13 1 14 3 9 3 12 3 15 3 18 connecting to laser 1 12 1 13 requirements 1 13 3 21 DC power cables 1 5 1 12 2 3 connecting 1 13 fuse location 1 16 DC power supply 2 3 2 5 2 6...

Page 94: ...re 1 2 optical setup 3 3 3 4 outline mounting drawings 3 22 3 24 packaging instructions 1 3 3 25 3 26 4 3 packing unpacking 1 3 4 3 safety features 7 specifications 3 21 storage shipping 1 3 4 3 techn...

Page 95: ...1 15 2 6 3 6 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 15 3 16 3 17 3 18 PWM Positive 1 2 1 15 2 6 3 6 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 15 3 16 3 17 3 18 v30 powered Laser Enable circuit 3 12 Inspections daily 4 2 incoming 1 3 In...

Page 96: ...Operational flowchart 4 7 Operator s manual 1 5 Optical accessories mounting 2 2 Optical components cleaning 4 3 4 5 cleaning materials 4 4 guidelines 4 4 Optical output pulse waveforms 3 6 Optical re...

Page 97: ...5 2 6 3 5 3 6 3 8 3 10 3 11 3 16 3 17 4 8 description 3 6 3 7 specifications 3 7 3 21 PWM Negative input 1 14 1 15 2 6 3 6 3 8 3 9 3 11 3 15 3 17 3 18 signal description 3 10 3 16 PWM Positive input 1...

Page 98: ...4 internal RF power supply 3 3 laser tube 3 2 optical resonator 3 2 Technical support x Temperature OK output 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 signal description 3 16 signal specifications 3 19 Tic...

Page 99: ...11 3 17 laser safety precautions 2 Quick Start Plug 1 14 toxic exposure 4 2 4 18 UC 2000 Gate logic 3 8 Warning labels 3 4 7 4 2 Warranty information ix Water cooling chiller guidelines 1 7 coolants...

Page 100: ...INDEX PAGE 1 This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 101: ...Engineered by Synrad part of Novanta Novanta Headquarters Bedford USA Phone 1 781 266 5700 Email photonics novanta com Revision X August 2022 2022 Novanta Corporation All rights reserved...

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