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Setup /
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LP-RF series

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Page 1: ...21 8 panasonic net id pidsx global ME LPRF SM 11 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Laser Marker Setup Maintenance Guide LP RF serie...

Page 2: ...or comments in this document please notify us 5 Please remind that we assume no liability for any results arising out of operations regardless of the above clauses Disclaimer The applications describ...

Page 3: ...uctions to be observed This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed This symbols is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must b...

Page 4: ...enance door of the protective enclosure After power supply of laser marker is turned off laser safety manager must remove the key and keep it Be sure to connect the head and controller of the laser ma...

Page 5: ...r lack of oxygen To carry this product wear the non slip gloves and safety shoes Hold the product with both hands Do not hold the cables or connectors at carrying To carry this product do not hold the...

Page 6: ...when the laser beam is blocked by dust or gas it may cause decrease in laser marking quality Installation To carry this product wear the non slip gloves and safety shoes Hold the product with both ha...

Page 7: ...al Each connecting cable should not be used in the same raceway or connected in parallel to any device that generates high tension wires power lines large switching surge or the like There is a risk o...

Page 8: ...onnected to a network that includes PCs make sure that the system is not infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities using a regularly updated antivirus program anti spyware program etc U...

Page 9: ...ecially require the high level of reliability and safety ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION In connection with the Products you have purchased from us or with the Products delivered to your premises please perform...

Page 10: ...or partly completed machinery 2 EN ISO 11553 1 EN 60204 1 2011 65 EU as amended by EU 2015 863 RoHS Directive EN IEC 63000 Technical specification EN 55032 EN 60825 1 GB Chinese National Standard GB 7...

Page 11: ...riately according to the laws and regulations of the country region or area applicable Attention for the laser marker disposal For disposal of this product segregate and dispose of it appropriately ac...

Page 12: ...ork Product specifications external dimensions Installation and connection method Signal details I O rating and timing chart when I O is used for control Maintenance details Mainly the machine builder...

Page 13: ...2 Controller 31 2 Laser Marker Installation 34 2 1 Installation Environment 35 2 2 Installation Space 36 2 3 Head Installation 37 2 3 1 Installation direction 37 2 3 2 Installation method 38 2 3 3 Mar...

Page 14: ...O Terminal Block 83 4 3 Signals and Details of I O Connector 91 4 4 I O Rating Circuit 98 4 4 1 Input rating and input circuit 98 4 4 2 Output rating and output circuit 99 4 4 3 Interlock terminal ra...

Page 15: ...2 Communication settings 132 5 3 3 Connecting to external control devices and its setting sample 133 5 4 Checking the communication commands 134 6 Link Control with External Devices 135 6 1 Link Contr...

Page 16: ...2 8 Galvano scanner 174 7 2 9 Internal shutter 175 7 2 10 Replacement of contactor for interlock 176 7 2 11 Replacement of battery inside the controller 180 7 2 12 Replacement of cable 183 7 3 Obtain...

Page 17: ...1 Product Overview ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 18: ...ulsed operation Model description LP RF 200 P q e w q Represents the series name LP RF series refers to the fiber laser marker w Represents the laser output class and the marking field size The follow...

Page 19: ...d and controller The fiber cable delivers the laser beam from controller to head r AC power cable Optional item Cable to supply AC power to the controller Purchase the specified optional cable or a ca...

Page 20: ...bottom and 10 filters for upper side of controller are included LP AFT80 Cooling fans for controller for replacement 2 fans are included LP AFA20 Unit power cable for replacement LP ACP20 5 Signal ca...

Page 21: ...acking materials to prevent damages during transportation Laser marker head and controller 1 unit System key Unit power cable Signal cable I O connector qty 2 qty 1 qty 1 qty 1 I O terminal block Shor...

Page 22: ...atible mode Laser Marker NAVI smart Operation Manual Logo Data Editing Software Operation Manual ExportVec Operation Manual Font Maker Operation Manual Font files FON Fonts for alphanumeric characters...

Page 23: ...el 1 and level 2 Simplified Chinese characters GB 2312 level 1 and level 2 TrueType TrueType fonts stored in the PC with Laser Marker NAVI smart installed 5 Bar code CODE39 CODE93 CODE128 GS1 128 ITF...

Page 24: ...rocessing vary depending on the setting details and the target materials 4 Depending on the setting data the available scan speed might be limited 5 Some of the languages or character types are not su...

Page 25: ...inter emission port 26 mm Aperture diameter 20 mm t Laser emission port Projecting part 100 mm y Laser emission port height 20 mm u Head positioning pin hole 4 0 1 0 depth 5 i Head positioning pin hol...

Page 26: ...26 1 4 2 Fiber Unit When the fiber unit is detached from the head Unit mm R80 397 83 5 94 69 31 For the detaching of the fiber unit refer to 2 3 5 Detaching attaching the fiber unit P 42 ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 27: ...7 1 4 3 Controller Unit mm 160 31 350 210 30 474 57 382 105 430 25 495 R100 270 287 483 208 60 4 4 2 130 R100 R80 q No Description q Controller fixing screw hole 4 holes M5 screw depth 10 ME LPRF SM 1...

Page 28: ...ation of this product which is compliant with the standards in the country or region where it is used q Rating 250V PSE standards compatible cable Japan LP ACA11 w Rating 250V VDE standards compatible...

Page 29: ...n pumped state Lights out WARNING If the laser emission indicator is placed out of the sight of operators place the external indicator light or warning lamp on the immediately apparent place on the sy...

Page 30: ...rt the red laser pointer radiates in oblique direction when using the work distance indication of the guide laser Refer to 2 3 4 Marking position check P 41 To use the guide laser do not seal the lase...

Page 31: ...ed on the panel 2 Controller display panel The indicator that shows the status of the laser marker Refer to 3 2 3 Operation of controller display panel P 61 Laser marker status and backlight color Nor...

Page 32: ...ached unit power cable 2 Ethernet port LAN The port to connect the LAN cable used when connecting the laser marker with the following devices via Ethernet The PC with Laser Marker NAVI smart installed...

Page 33: ...ct I O signals used for the external control of the laser marker For details refer to 4 3 Signals and Details of I O Connector P 91 8 AC power supply terminal AC INPUT Terminal for connecting AC power...

Page 34: ...2 Laser Marker Installation ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 35: ...laser emission protection glass cables and connector covers are installed properly Do not install this product at a place where vibrations and shocks can be directly transmitted to it Do not use this...

Page 36: ...r cooling performance of the laser marker install both the head and controller in a well ventilated place Installing near a heating element could cause the ambient temperature exceeding the specificat...

Page 37: ...ch the laser emission port on the bottom of the head It may affect the marking quality badly Carry this product as shown in the figure below Laser emission port Laser pointer emission port Fiber unit...

Page 38: ...6 screws at more than 6 positions 5 mm to 6 mm 3 0 N m or below M6 screw A B M6 screw A Screw insert length 5mm to 6mm B Plate thickness washer thickness Laser marker head Installation plate Fix the b...

Page 39: ...e 6 holes 6 6 through hole You can change the position of the fixing holes depending on the intended screw holes to use w Head positioning pin 2 pins 4 SUS pin height 4 As the laser pointer radiate th...

Page 40: ...area between the laser emission port and work pieces during the lasing operation Use anti reflection material ex black paint for metal for an external shutter or a protective enclosure in a path of l...

Page 41: ...d Displays the marking field frame and center lines with the guide laser Marking image Displays the setting data in the file The object data with marking off setting is not displayed Masked objects Di...

Page 42: ...When the fiber unit is removed and re installed the lasing position might be misaligned relative to the guide laser radiation position To align the lasing position calibrate the marking field with fo...

Page 43: ...2 Attach a clean plastic bag to the fiber unit as a protection cover Make sure that no foreign matter such as fingerprint or dust is attached to the lens of the fiber unit It may cause decrease in la...

Page 44: ...of deterioration or damage in the O ring replace it Replacement O ring Set of connector cover and gasket LP ACC10 is available on request For purchasing it contact our sales agency 3 Make sure that t...

Page 45: ...ing any shock may cause a failure Not to break the screw head use the end rounded tightening tool and insert it to the screw head as straight as possible If the O ring is deformed by forcibly insertin...

Page 46: ...nstallation method Install the controller vertically For details of installation refer to 1 4 3 Controller P 27 Fix the controller in the following conditions Fixing surface Fixing screw Screw insert...

Page 47: ...em without excess forces being applied To ensure the ingress protection IP64 of the head install the attached connector covers to the cables q w r e e Rear of controller Rear of head No Cable and conn...

Page 48: ...ector covers are in the package as shown below w q w q Connector cover for unit power cable Connector cover for signal cable No Part name q Upper cover w Bottom cover 2 Pass the cable through the hole...

Page 49: ...screw driver and fix the cover to the head Tightening torque 0 5N m 5 Insert the upper cover to the groove of the bottom cover and fit together tightly 6 Tighten the two screws of the upper cover with...

Page 50: ...ws and washers from the case 2 Remove the upper cover by sliding it backward 3 Loosen the two screws of the bottom cover with a M4 hex screw driver Do not remove the screws and washers from the case 4...

Page 51: ...or region where it is used For the optional cables refer to 1 4 4 Cables P 28 Rear of head Frame ground terminal Power terminal Rear of controller WARNING Perform the connection of the Power Terminal...

Page 52: ...the clamp Screw size M4 hex screw Tightening torque 1 0N m 7 Fix the cover with 2 screws The AC power cable should be passed through the cable take out hole Screw size M3 Tightening torque 0 5N m 8 Ma...

Page 53: ...itch of the controller and disconnect the AC power cable 3 Remove the front cover of the controller Apply pressure to the tabs on the top of the cover and pull it open Tab Cover Controller 4 Turn on t...

Page 54: ...as a keyboard 1 OS versions of which Microsoft has ended support are excluded The CPU type memory capacity hard disk space and display function required to operate each OS should be provided in accor...

Page 55: ...ia a USB hub etc Do not disconnect the USB cable when the laser marker is connected online w Ethernet connection Connect the LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the controller For details of specificati...

Page 56: ...INTERLOCK terminals it can also be connected to other I O signals such as LASER STOP terminals with the devices t to i depending on the control specifications 1 Laser radiation warning light To indic...

Page 57: ...3 Operation Method ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 58: ...the Laser Marker NAVI smart screen Use this operation mode to configure the laser marker without using the external control devices as PLC Refer to 3 3 6 Test marking and RUN mode P 73 You can edit ma...

Page 59: ...troller The display panel on the controller lights and shows PLEASE WAIT 3 The system startup completes approximately after 10 seconds The file number is displayed on the panel Do not set the key swit...

Page 60: ...e sure to check the file saving before turning off the power 3 Disconnect the online connection Refer to 3 3 4 How to disconnect online connection P 69 Do not turn the laser marker power OFF while bei...

Page 61: ...r information is displayed when the alarm or the warning is generated Normal operation Model information display Language selection System clock display Alarm Warning status No Description q Normal op...

Page 62: ...network is indicated as None or Settings of controller display panel The backlight color and language of the display panel can be changed by Laser Marker NAVI smart 1 Establish an online connection be...

Page 63: ...ine at once If more than one laser marker is connected to one PC switch the laser marker connected online using Laser Marker NAVI smart to configure control each laser marker 3 3 1 Operation procedure...

Page 64: ...ing file to the laser marking system Turn off the RUN mode Turn on the RUN mode Input a marking trigger Save the marking file to the laser marking system Select the laser marking system to connect Sel...

Page 65: ...settings In offline mode at a marking file editing Startup Marking settings Startup screen This screen appears when you start up Laser Marker NAVI smart Select the usage of Laser Marker NAVI smart fro...

Page 66: ...Main usages Add delete a marking file graphic or font file Acquire the backup of data saved in the laser marker Restore the backup data to the laser marker System settings In this screen you set the...

Page 67: ...the Marking settings screen appears Do not remove the USB cable or LAN cable while the online connection with the laser marker is active Do not turn the laser marker power OFF while being connected to...

Page 68: ...on the left side of the ribbon 4 Select the Connection tool in the ribbon 5 In the Connection dialog select Disconnect The online connection with the laser marking system is now disconnected 6 Turn o...

Page 69: ...before turning the laser marker power OFF 1 Select the Connection tool in the ribbon or go to the Startup screen and select Online 2 In the Connection dialog select Disconnect The online connection wi...

Page 70: ...istrator The available screens of Laser Marker NAVI smart vary depending of the user role and operating mode Refer to 3 3 2 Screen types P 65 Configure permissions for the restricted user 1 Establish...

Page 71: ...marker is in the remote mode turn the remote mode OFF To deactivate remote mode select the Operation in the ribbon In the dialog select Remote RUN OFF Do not delete the password with the remote mode...

Page 72: ...nabled the password will be deleted when connected to online even without executing ClearPassword exe Make sure to uncheck the box next to Clear the password 8 To reconfigure the password start Laser...

Page 73: ...rking settings screen 2 Select Laser pumping in the ribbon to turn on the laser pumping 3 Click Test marking in the ribbon The Test marking guide laser dialog appears 4 Specify the laser settings such...

Page 74: ...e ribbon and select RUN ON 4 When you turn ON the RUN mode the laser marker enters into the marking start signal standby state Enter the marking start signal marking trigger in any of the following me...

Page 75: ...nication Guide Control by communication commands remote mode To control the laser marker by communication commands from external devices such as PLC use RS 232C or Ethernet connection For details refe...

Page 76: ...rol OPEN shutter Remote mode ON Select file Confirm READY OUT is ON Trigger Input ON Laser pumping ON Control by using I O or communication commands It is available to the external control combining I...

Page 77: ...perations between I O or communication commands As the default I O control is selected to all settings Laser pumping control Shutter control Guide laser control To use Laser Radiation for Measurement...

Page 78: ...nsor which detect the work piece is in position for lasing Assignment of counter end outputs Assign the counter No to COUNT END A OUT to COUNT END D OUT I O pin No 30 to 33 As the default setting coun...

Page 79: ...panese and Chinese characters which cannot be specified by the ASCII codes Select Shift JIS for Japanese characters and GB 2312 for simplified Chinese If you use European special characters such as or...

Page 80: ...need to configure the settings on the system settings screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart in advance If you have configured the laser marker to start up in the remote mode you cannot switch the remote m...

Page 81: ...4 External Control Using I O ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 82: ...nal block I O connector Laser marker Hook The I O terminal block can be removed by holding down the hooks Connector specifications and models Connector position Connector specifications Model Manufact...

Page 83: ...1 Y3 24V OUT Internal power 24V Y4 REMOTE OUT Y5 READY OUT Y6 LASER STANDBY OUT Y7 SYSTEM STANDBY OUT Y8 SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT Y9 SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT Y10 PROCESSING OUT Y11 PROCESSING END OUT Y12 PROCE...

Page 84: ...nds To transit to the remote mode using this terminal you will need to configure the communication setting of Laser Marker NAVI smart in advance Refer to 3 4 4 Remote mode settings P 80 X5 TRIGGER IN...

Page 85: ...ngs of Laser Marker NAVI smart X9 SHUTTER ENABLE IN Shutter open enable input Control by SHUTTER IN X8 is available while SHUTTER ENABLE IN is turned ON To control opening and closing the shutter by S...

Page 86: ...sures are input P 90 To enable the laser radiation connect INTERLOCK and INTERLOCK with the non voltage contact dry contact such as a relay or a switch Using both INTERLOCK 1 and INTERLOCK 2 with a sa...

Page 87: ...of the power supply for the external device and the consumption current for the I O control should be less than 300mA Y4 REMOTE OUT Remote mode output The output is ON during the remote mode Make sure...

Page 88: ...the same as the total duration of the trigger delay time and LASING OUT No 40 When on the fly marking with multiple triggers is set PROCESSING OUT Y10 remains ON until the all trigger processing oper...

Page 89: ...Short circuited Y18 Y19 OPEN Interlock monitor is switched open and closed with a delay of approx 50ms with reference to each interlock input as shown below 50ms 50ms INTERLOCK INTERLOCK X16 X17 X18 X...

Page 90: ...F Internal Shutter CLOSE Status Alarm E402 Close LASER STOP IN connection and input alarm reset The power supply of laser source is shut down through the internal circuit by the software control Opene...

Page 91: ...25 RESERVE System reservation 26 No Name 27 OUT COM 2 Output common 2 28 SET OK OUT 29 DATE GAP OUT 30 COUNT END A OUT 31 COUNT END B OUT 32 COUNT END C OUT 33 COUNT END D OUT 34 CHECK OK OUT 35 CHEC...

Page 92: ...turning ON SET IN is required to control the following operations by I O Select file number Correct the count up count down value of the counter function Reset the count value of the counter function...

Page 93: ...binary system by specifying ON OFF of D8 to D15 as shown in the below table D0 to D7 Counter No 0 to 3 16 to 19 Terminal Counter No Input D0 0 OFF D1 1 OFF D2 2 OFF D3 3 ON D4 16 OFF D5 17 OFF D6 18 O...

Page 94: ...racter table 2 0 to 15 D12 to D15 Registered character table 3 0 to 15 Registered characters 8 bit 2 D0 to D7 Registered character table 0 0 to 255 D8 to D15 Registered character table 1 0 to 255 Exte...

Page 95: ...ile this input is turned on the laser marker retains the time and date of the system clock at the point when the input was turned ON then it marks the functional characters for current date expiry dat...

Page 96: ...k by READY OUT Y5 29 DATE GAP OUT Date gap output This terminal turns ON when the date of the system clock has changed passed the midnight while TIME HOLD IN No 22 is ON This is the output to notify y...

Page 97: ...e of SCRIPTING OUT does not include the laser radiation time 38 DATA WAIT OUT When using either of the following functions this terminal turns ON to notify the waiting status of the data input Confirm...

Page 98: ...er supply 24V DC External power supply 24V DC NPN open collector output PNP open collector output Each input Each input This product supports both the NPN transistor output and the PNP transistor outp...

Page 99: ...Load Load Each output This product supports both the NPN transistor output and the PNP transistor output However the wiring from I O terminal block and the I O connector respectively cannot be used a...

Page 100: ...dry contact such as a relay or a switch Do not connect with the voltage contact such as a transistor Pin X16 INTERLOCK 1 Pin X17 INTERLOCK 1 Pin X18 INTERLOCK 2 Pin X19 INTERLOCK 2 Pin Y16 INTERLOCK...

Page 101: ...Y18 Y19 Y20 Short circuited Short circuited Short circuited Short circuited Short circuited I O terminal block REMOTE INTERLOCK IN Do not short circuit 24V OUT X1 Y3 and 0V OUT X3 Y1 Also do not short...

Page 102: ...nnect anything to the internal power 24V OUT X1 Y3 or 0V OUT X3 Y1 of the I O terminal block If a short bar is installed remove it IN COM 1 and OUT COM 1 of the I O terminal block are independent from...

Page 103: ...17 INTERLOCK 2 X18 INTERLOCK 2 X19 REMOTE INTERLOCK X20 OUT COM 1 X12 INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR COM INTERLOCK 2 MONITOR INTERLOCK 2 MONITOR COM INTERLOCK 1 INTERLOCK 1 INTERLOCK 2 REMOTE...

Page 104: ...r Open the I O monitor with the following procedure 1 Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system 2 Go to the Monitor screen 3 Select I O monitor in the ribbon The I O...

Page 105: ...2 Go to the Maintenance screen 3 Select Output simulation in the ribbon 4 Output simulation dialog appears Click the output terminal name to simulate then the output status of the laser marker changes...

Page 106: ...ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Open Close ON OFF Close Open ON OFF Normal Error ON OFF Normal Error REMOTE IN X4 1 LASER SUPPLY IN X6 SHUTTER ENABLE IN X9 SHUTT...

Page 107: ...ing data creation It varies depending on the quantity of the setting data When the laser pumping is not completed Total time for shutter opening T3 and marking data creation or time for laser pumping...

Page 108: ...TER IN X8 to turning ON OFF of SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT Y8 and SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT Y9 The output timing of SHUTTER OPEN OUT SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT and SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT has a margin of error T2 Total time f...

Page 109: ...king has completed If you are not using the link function with external devices output time of PROCESSING OUT Y10 is almost the same as the total duration of the trigger delay time and LASING OUT No 4...

Page 110: ...rks T1 2 ms or more Keep the ON status for the duration of repeating the lasing operation T2 0 to 9999 ms When the trigger delay time is set in the selected file trigger processing lasing operation st...

Page 111: ...rts after a lapse of the setting period T4 2 to 510 ms This is the output to notify that the marking trigger processing completed normally This is One shot output Set the output time on the system set...

Page 112: ...e preset marking position T4 2 to 510ms This is the output to notify that the marking trigger processing completed normally This is One shot output Set the output time on System settings screen There...

Page 113: ...5 is turned on till when the work piece comes to the preset marking position T3 Time it takes the workpiece to move to the setting intervals mm T4 2 to 510ms This is the output to notify that the mark...

Page 114: ...the input interval of TRIGGER IN If this interval is too short warning E618 occurs and subsequent marking will be canceled T5 2 to 510ms This is the output to notify that the marking trigger processi...

Page 115: ...rking data creation It varies depending on the quantity of the setting data T3 Max 10 sec If ENCODER B IN X14 does not turn on within 10 seconds from turnig on of ENCODER A IN X13 time out error E607...

Page 116: ...orkpiece could not be detected PROCESSING END OUT Y11 turns on unless the trigger processing operation is interrupted This is One shot output Set the output time on System settings screen There is a s...

Page 117: ...e guide laser is stopped automatically after passing 1 minute from start up 1 Select the indication contents of the guide laser with SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN as follows Radiation details SELECT 0 IN...

Page 118: ...margin of error for the setting value T4 In the laser pumping completed and shutter opened state Time for marking data creation It varies depending on the quantity of the setting data When the laser...

Page 119: ...d regardless of the file number remote mode ON OFF status or error status If you turn on off TIME HOLD IN No 22 continuously keep the OFF time at least for two seconds 4 6 13 Counter end output T1 T1...

Page 120: ...the ON status for 2ms or more 1 Select the number input target with SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN as follows Number input target SELECT 0 IN No 19 SELECT 1 IN No 20 SELECT 2 IN No 21 Count up value corre...

Page 121: ...8 turns on T5 0 5ms or more After a lapse of 0 5ms or more from specifying SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN and D0 IN to D15 IN turn on SET IN No 2 1 To reset the counter set SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN as f...

Page 122: ...mpiling has finished within the trigger processing time 1ms or less When the next marking data compiling did not finish within the trigger processing time The remaining time of the marking data compil...

Page 123: ...ormal OFF Error ON Normal OFF Error Marking interruption Item Time Remarks T1 Max 1 sec There is a delay time of around 200ms to max 1 second from turning ON OFF of SHUTTER IN X8 to turning ON OFF of...

Page 124: ...Open ON Normal OFF Error T2 T1 T1 T1 T1 T2 T4 T6 T3 T4 T3 T5 Marking interruption Item Time Remarks T1 Max 1 sec There is a delay time of around 200ms to max 1 second from turning ON OFF of SHUTTER IN...

Page 125: ...R IN X8 LASER SUPPLY IN X6 LASER STANDBY OUT Y6 Marking interruption Item Time Remarks T1 Approx 50ms INTERLOCK MONITOR is switched open and closed with a delay of approx 50ms with reference to each I...

Page 126: ...5 External Control by Communication Commands ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 127: ...ted with the following devices simultaneously via a HUB or a router Laser Marker NAVI smart PC configuration software External device for communication command control PLC and PC for control Specific...

Page 128: ...ector position Connector specifications Model Manufacturer name On the laser marker side D sub 9 pin female Screw type No 4 40UNC inch screw female User side D sub 9 pin male Screw type No 4 40UNC inc...

Page 129: ...ne other than RxD RD TxD SD or GND on the external control device side depending on the specifications of the external control device Read the instruction manual of the external control device and con...

Page 130: ...to 7F HEX can be specified Initial setting of positive response code A Initial setting of negative response code E Initial setting of read request response code A Character code ASCII code Encoding f...

Page 131: ...a HUB or a router PC configuration software External device for communication command control PLC and PC for control Specific image checker Rear of controller On the laser marker controller side RJ 45...

Page 132: ...able depending on the combination For the details of the communication settings refer to 3 4 3 General settings before external control P 77 Ethernet communication settings for communication command c...

Page 133: ...al controller PC etc Laser marker controller Several units connected Example of communication system settings Set a separate IP address not to overlap between the laser marker and PC on the network PC...

Page 134: ...onnection between your PC and the laser marking system 2 Go to the Maintenance screen 3 Select Command history tab Up to 100 command messages received or sent by the laser marker are shown in the list...

Page 135: ...6 Link Control with External Devices ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 136: ...he marked code symbols or characters The readout data and marking data are collated by the image checker and the checkup result is output from the laser marker Marking Image checking image capturing a...

Page 137: ...n information to the laser marker Image checker Output the consistent OK inconsistent NG results transmitted by the code reader I O connector Laser marker Correct the marking position Perform marking...

Page 138: ...ser pumping ON Shutter open Start the image checker and laser marker Start up and online connect the Laser Marker NAVI smart Laser marker marking trigger input Check the marking ready output ON TIMING...

Page 139: ...specifications and connection of the Ethernet port refer to 5 3 Ethernet P 131 Connection example To connect a position correction device PV230 code reader DataMan and control PLC with the laser mark...

Page 140: ...e checker PV230 PV200 DataMan LP ABR IP Address Port for LP ABR and DataMan Specify these values according to communication settings of the image checker to connect The Port number for PV230 PV200 is...

Page 141: ...g position correction fixed For image checking after marking Model PV230 PV200 DataMan LP ABR Application Code checking Character checking Image capturing and inspection The application of the image c...

Page 142: ...er number set on PV For character checking OCR checker number set on PV If there is no type number applicable to the image checker PV230 PV200 setting data the linkage function cannot be used Check th...

Page 143: ...N signal input TIMING IN signal within 60 seconds after completion of the initial operation For input of TIMING IN signal refer to 6 1 9 Timing chart P 149 Input TIMING IN signal by I O control Any co...

Page 144: ...the link control function with the laser marker and PV230 PV200 configure the system settings on the PV230 PV200 as follows 1 From Environment Input Output setting screen of PV230 PV200 select the Gen...

Page 145: ...the coordinates in the order of X Y theta in the expression table that you want to send to the laser marker for the positional correction Then set Yes to Output of each expression The results of the n...

Page 146: ...ion of PV230 so that you can read the marking codes without problem 5 Select Judgement Limits of the checker and set Yes to the String Judgement You do not have to input Judgement Characters The marki...

Page 147: ...t are not supported by PV230 Up to 80 characters can be checked with one checker 5 Select Inspection Judgement and set JDC External to Type 6 Set the results of the one or more checkers in the express...

Page 148: ...reader LP ABR series refer to the instruction manuals for LP ABR and Configurator LP ABR While the laser marker and LP ABR series are connected for the linkage control do not start up Configurator LP...

Page 149: ...detection by image checker Time for marking position correction by the laser marker T3 When TRIGGER IN X5 is accepted PROCESSING OUT Y10 turns ON The output time of PROCESSING OUT includes the trigger...

Page 150: ...rker internal processing time of the linkage devices T3 Laser radiation time This varies depending on marking contents T4 Processing time of communication and linkage operations with the image checker...

Page 151: ...SSING OUT Y10 turns ON The output time of PROCESSING OUT includes the trigger delay time operation time laser radiation time and laser marker internal processing time of the linkage devices T4 Max 60...

Page 152: ...SSING OUT includes the trigger delay time operation time laser radiation time and laser marker internal processing time of the linkage devices T3 Processing time of linkage operations with the image c...

Page 153: ...bar code 2D code is set for the specified object number change the input characters of the code to mark 6 2 1 Example of code reader linkage system ABCD e w q q Use a commercially available code reade...

Page 154: ...file number or name Marking trigger input Laser radiation Start up and online connect the Laser Marker NAVI smart Laser pumping ON RUN mode ON Shutter open automatic Remote mode ON Laser pumping ON S...

Page 155: ...VI smart Marking target file selection Laser pumping ON RUN mode ON Shutter open automatic Remote mode ON Select File Laser pumping ON Shutter open Repeat this procedure During remote mode control Dur...

Page 156: ...er Use the RS 232C cross cable to connect the code reader and laser marker referring to the example below Connection example TxD RxD GND 2 3 5 TxD RxD GND 2 3 5 2 3 5 2 3 5 D sub 9 pin female Laser ma...

Page 157: ...performance and operation before use To connect the RS 232C port with the code reader the communication command control by RS 232C is disabled The control is enabled only when the laser marker is in...

Page 158: ...tion settings of the code reader to connect Set Code reader to the RS 232C usage For the code reader linkage function the following items of communication settings are fixed values Align the code read...

Page 159: ...ommunication checksum is transferred to the laser marker as marking data The end code CR is not subject to the data extraction 7 If the control contents are set to character data transmission specify...

Page 160: ...7 Maintenance ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 161: ...ce Replacement when degraded or defective q Protection glass of laser emission port Contamination Cleaning Customer replaceable w Air filter Contamination Cleaning Customer replaceable e Air cooling f...

Page 162: ...face or even peel off the surface coating depending on how it is used or cleaned Operations under these conditions will degrade transmittance of laser which may lead to deterioration in quality of mar...

Page 163: ...left in the scanner unit 3 Make sure that there is no dirt on the new protection glass If any dust or dirt are on the glass remove them with an air duster for optics WARNING Never use an inflammable...

Page 164: ...LP ACV60 10 mm to 20 mm Protection glass of the laser emission port Loosen Turn in a counterclockwise direction Tighten Turn in a clockwise direction Lens Laser emission port Do not touch the lens and...

Page 165: ...t may result in the failure of the laser marker Clean them regularly according to the usage environment Cleaning of the intake exhaust vent Daily maintenance 1 Turn OFF the key switch of the controlle...

Page 166: ...rchasing air filters please contact our sales agency Part name Model Remarks Dedicated air filters LP AFT80 10 filters for bottom and 10 filters for upper side of the controller are included Steps for...

Page 167: ...ter of this product is not washable If it is contaminated replace it by new one Do not operate the laser marker without the filters It may cause a product failure 6 Attach the front cover of the contr...

Page 168: ...degrade or failure of the equipment Replacement interval The fan does not rotate or the rotating speed is low There is contamination on the fan that cannot be removed by cleaning Abnormal noise is ge...

Page 169: ...side Put the fan guard on the fan and insert the screws M4 depth 30 mm into upper left and bottom right holes Airflow direction Laser marker Install the controller fans in the direction so that the a...

Page 170: ...f the controller Refer to Steps for replacement of air filter controller P 166 10 If you replaced the fans to new one reset the operating information in Laser Marker NAVI smart Go to the Maintenance s...

Page 171: ...the oscillator may become defective and unable to irradiate the laser Replacement interval Deterioration in quality of marking and processing streaking and density reduction of the marking incomplete...

Page 172: ...he laser emission port If the laser emission port is contaminated or damaged an error may result in the measurement of the laser power 2 Install the power meter Put the detector of the laser power met...

Page 173: ...e center of the detector For stable measurement results it is recommended to obtain the average output value by measuring the output after about 30 seconds from the start of laser radiation for 10 to...

Page 174: ...the angle of galvano mirror mounted onto the axis of rotation of motor with two axes to create characters and graphics for marking and processing Effect from deterioration Uneven wear may occur on th...

Page 175: ...l shutter failure occurs in the laser marker and marking cannot be performed Replacement interval Total number of opening closing operations has exceeded two million Alarm for internal shutter error o...

Page 176: ...NITOR terminals Y16 Y17 Y18 Y19 does not correspond to the input status of INTERLOCK terminals X16 X17 X18 X19 Alarm for INTERLOCK open E400 E401 cannot be released How to confirm the number of openin...

Page 177: ...roduction date WARNING Wear the protection goggles to cut the cable tie The cutting piece may fly and hurt your eyes Do not touch any other devices on the circuit board Do not cut or damage the cables...

Page 178: ...ixtures attached to the optional contactor unit If you use incorrect parts it may cause a product failure 8 Connect the two connectors of the contactor to the controller 9 Set the cable ties attached...

Page 179: ...3 screws four positions of the back of the controller Tightening torque 0 5 N m Be careful not to let the inside cables get caught while installing 11 If you replaced the contactor reset the operating...

Page 180: ...setting is required This alarm is generated every time the laser marker is started until the internal battery is replaced Replacement interval An alarm for system clock occurred Almost ten years have...

Page 181: ...ease comply with its regional regulation For the correct method of disposal please contact your local municipality waste disposal services or the point of sale where you purchased the batteries 5 Tigh...

Page 182: ...em clock to set the date and time 8 Select Apply to laser marking system on the left side of the ribbon An alarm for system clock stop may be generated when the laser marker is started for the first t...

Page 183: ...otection IP64 of the head install the attached connector cover to the cable Refer to Installing connector cover to cable P 48 7 3 Obtaining Backup Data Obtain and keep a backup of data registered in t...

Page 184: ...ked by a circle in the figure below Model name LP RF200P Serial No XXXXXX Lot No XXXX PRD MM YYYY WORK DISTANCE XXX X mm Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co Ltd Made in China Head Rear of controller...

Page 185: ...batteries must not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with y...

Page 186: ...Troubleshooting ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 187: ...or LP RC LP RF LP RV series REMOTE INTERLOCK IN X20 OUT COM 1 Check the connection of each terminal on the I O terminal block If the safety equipment such as door and switch is in released status rest...

Page 188: ...is not listed in the dialog for online connection In the dialog for online connection select the Including Ethernet checkbox and search for laser markers The connecting port of the LAN cable to the P...

Page 189: ...luding correction factor Decrease scan speed including correction factor Laser type wavelength output power etc is not appropriate for material of the work piece Materials can be marked differ dependi...

Page 190: ...ght of the actual target work piece The LP GSxxx L type is excluded Set the Z position according to the work piece height Marking surface of work piece is inclined Make adjustment so that bottom surfa...

Page 191: ...der and forklift etc Marking is disturbed at irregular intervals Start and or stop timing of feeder does not match with marking operation Disturbed at the beginning of marking Marking trigger signal i...

Page 192: ...ize Use Original 2 or Original 5 font for the small size characters Adjust the laser power or scan speed Marking is dotted For LP GS series Setting of laser frequency and scan speed is inadequate Decr...

Page 193: ...ing of the moving direction is wrong Match feed direction with laser marker operation Check the setting direction of the laser head of the system settings screen Speed changes at conveyor junction If...

Page 194: ...haracter spacing is too wide Increase the setting When the character spacing is too narrow Decrease the setting In some cases it may reduce the influence of the ups and downs of the line speed to decr...

Page 195: ...ed at the time of backup file restoration Check the communication setting If Ethernet or EtherNet IP is used check the IP address etc When the backup file is restored the communication setting is over...

Page 196: ...not turn ON An error occurs Check the error code and cancel the alarm or warning Marking trigger is in progress Do not input the next marking trigger until the trigger processing is completed When tr...

Page 197: ...n the shutter open close control method is set to communication command Laser radiation for measurement SPT Reception mode ON is not set for command reception permission MKM command Except the followi...

Page 198: ...ou want to use the standard command format switch the mode by RSM command or disable LP 400 V compatibility in system settings of Laser Marker NAVI smart The character code is wrong Check the setting...

Page 199: ...tion Calibration Settings of the positional correction Expression of the numeric calculation The setting order of the expression table of PV230 PV200 is inadequate The results of the numerical calcula...

Page 200: ...and marking start end timing are inadequate when TIMING IN signal is used the vibration affects marking Turn TIMING IN signal ON after work piece is fully stopped To feed works after marking check tha...

Page 201: ...k the counter value before resuming marking ERROR CODE Description Measures 1 E001 E038 E045 E094 E101 E138 E145 E158 E160 E194 E202 E208 E214 E223 E224 E230 E245 E248 E300 E380 An error has occurred...

Page 202: ...restart the laser marker For LP RC series Check if the ambient temperature of the laser marker is not exceeding the range of its specification E262 4 Temperature error in laser oscillator Check if th...

Page 203: ...T COM 1 in the I O terminal respectively E404 E502 The stop laser button of the Laser Marker NAVI smart was pressed Solve the safety problem Then select Reset in the error dialog in Laser Marker NAVI...

Page 204: ...ch as fan and filter When not recovered contact our sales office or representatives E505 E509 E550 E560 E572 Safety functions INTERLOCK LASER STOP etc were activated during marking preparation Reset t...

Page 205: ...cription Measures 1 E600 LASER STOP IN of the I O terminal block was released Connect the LASER STOP IN terminals of the I O terminal block Check the status of the safety equipment connected to the LA...

Page 206: ...ed on the image display screen E614 E615 2 E651 2 Existed marking data with its Z position outside of marking field The LP GSxxx L type is excluded Adjust the Z movement of the object group settings A...

Page 207: ...connection of the cable and various signal lines and then restart the laser marker E622 I O connector TIMING IN was not input within the time specified using the link function with external devices T...

Page 208: ...ing failed when the code reading function is used for the link control with external devices Check the status of external devices Improve the marking quality of the code To send the marking strings or...

Page 209: ...to the font No specified Register the font file on the data management screen Using the character conditions specify the font No in which the font file is registered E655 Insufficient font memory Font...

Page 210: ...r s that cannot be converted to 2D code Set the character that can be converted into 2D code Change the mode of the code settings E666 Unable to generate 2D code in the condition specified The number...

Page 211: ...marking position could not apply to the laser marker Set the adjustment value of power optimization by marking position and apply it to the laser marker again Do not turn off the power during the app...

Page 212: ...ctor Replace the fan For LP RC series confirm the side covers of the head are installed properly E715 3 The temperature of the laser oscillator is high Check if the ambient temperature of the laser ma...

Page 213: ...nected laser marker components have the correct serial numbers For LP GS RC RF series it is recommended to connect the head and controller that have the same serial numbers For LP RV series it is reco...

Page 214: ...Index ME LPRF SM 11...

Page 215: ...Laser emission port 162 Laser Marker NAVI smart 19 54 Laser Marker Smart Utility 19 21 Laser oscillator 171 Laser pointer emission port 30 Laser stop 103 123 Link Control with Code Reader 153 Link Co...

Page 216: ...216 USB 32 55 W Warning 205 ME LPRF SM 11...

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