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ME-VLW1N-SM-1

Laser Welding Machine

Setup /
Maintenance Guide

VL-W1-N series

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Page 1: ...panasonic net id pidsx global ME VLW1N SM 1 Laser Welding Machine Setup Maintenance Guide VL W1 N series Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for fut...

Page 2: ...ation in this document If there are any questions mistakes or comments in this document please notify us 5 Please remind that we assume no liability for any results arising out of operations regardles...

Page 3: ...ormed This symbols is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely This symbols is used to alert users to a specific operating proced...

Page 4: ...am even when you are wearing the protective goggles Set a workpiece fixing jig and terminating object of the laser beam with a flame resistant material which has low reflectivity in case of the radiat...

Page 5: ...Do not place a nozzle in the path of the laser beam Dust collector Protective enclosure When using the assist gas for laser processing take safety precautions to protect operators from exposure igniti...

Page 6: ...or smoke generation Since the touch panel is made of glass care should be taken so that a hard object may not hit it or an excessive force should not be applied Do not fall the product from a high pl...

Page 7: ...er processing quality In addition when the laser beam is blocked by dust or gas it may cause decrease in laser processing quality Installation Carry and install this product properly with referring to...

Page 8: ...pleted since turning on the laser welding machine power To power on the laser welding machine again wait for 5 seconds or more since turning off the power then turn it on again Do not remove the USB m...

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: ...lectromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 EN 55011 EN 61000 6 2 2008 No 1597 Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 2008 for partly completed machinery 4 EN ISO 11553 1 EN 60204 1 2012 No 3032 Res...

Page 11: ...ng to the laws and regulations of the country region or area applicable Attention for the laser welding machine disposal For disposal of this product segregate and dispose of it appropriately accordin...

Page 12: ...utions related to the safety of laser and machines and to implement protective measures for the operations by the user Information for use This document describes information for use on the assumption...

Page 13: ...describes the items required for using the laser product correctly and safely All users shall be required for reading this manual Setup Maintenance Guide This manual describes the items required for...

Page 14: ...8 2 Laser Welding Machine Installation 40 2 1 Installation Environment 41 2 2 Installation Space 42 2 3 Head Installation 43 2 3 1 Installation direction 43 2 3 2 Carrying head part 43 2 3 3 Installat...

Page 15: ...2 1 Signals and details of I O terminal block 86 4 2 2 Signals and details of I O connector 93 4 2 3 Input rating and input circuit 97 4 2 4 Output rating and output circuit 98 4 3 Connecting I O Ter...

Page 16: ...iming chart of power data output 129 6 2 Serial Data Output of Power Data 130 6 2 1 RS 232C connector for power monitoring 130 6 2 2 Communication conditions for power monitoring 131 6 2 3 Communicati...

Page 17: ...17 Troubleshooting 156 Troubleshooting 157 Error Indication 165 Alarm 165 Warning 168 Index 171 ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 18: ...1 Product Overview ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 19: ...00 mm VL W1A06 N 400 mm x 400 mm Model description VL W1 A0 0 N q e w r q Represents the series name VL W1 N series refers to the fiber laser welding machine w Represents the laser output class The fo...

Page 20: ...cable Attached accessory Cables to connect the head and controller r Fiber cable Cable to deliver the laser beam from controller to head t AC power cable Optional item Cable to supply AC power to the...

Page 21: ...wer cable use a cable with the enough rating capacity to fulfil the power voltage specification of this product which is compliant with the regulations and standards in the country or region where it...

Page 22: ...e this product is precision machinery reuse the packing materials to prevent damages during transportation Laser welding machine Head and controller 1 unit System key Unit power cable Signal cable I O...

Page 23: ...Software PDF manuals Language Laser Safety Guide English Simplified Chinese Japanese VL W1 N Series Setup Maintenance Guide VL W1 N Series Serial Communication Command Guide VL W1 N Series Operation M...

Page 24: ...n CW oscillation Guide laser laser pointer Red semiconductor Wavelength 655nm Class 2 laser Max output 1mW or less Scanning system Digital galvano scanner Scanning speed 4 Max 3000 mm sec Beam stop 1...

Page 25: ...g machine at delivery time with the maximum laser power setting 4 The value shown here is the configuration range that can be input The setting values that can keep the quality of laser processing var...

Page 26: ...0 N VL W1A00 N 200 mm x 200 mm VL W1506 N VL W1A06 N 400 mm x 400 mm e Center of working field r Laser pointer emission port 26mm Emission port diameter 20mm pointed to the center of working field t L...

Page 27: ...7 1 5 2 Fiber unit When the fiber unit is detached from the head Unit mm 305 94 83 71 69 24 R70 For the detaching of the fiber unit refer to 2 3 6 Detaching attaching the fiber unit P 47 ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 28: ...30 Unit mm VL W1A00 N VL W1A06 N 390 29 170 51 300 241 401 410 9 98 200 270 275 200 4x 30 98 50 175 200 237 q 27 292 48 Unit mm No Description q Rubber feet installation screw hole four holes on base...

Page 29: ...sed q Rating 125V AC PSE certified cable For Japan LP ACA10 w Rating 250V AC PSE certified cable For Japan LP ACA11 e Rating 250V AC CE certified cable For Europe LP ACA12 Rating 250V AC CE certified...

Page 30: ...g cable LP ADP50 Option Unit mm 182 265 200 80 0 2 236 0 2 143 0 2 150 0 2 w 54 2900 70 60 36 21 227 15 184 5 e q r No Description q Hook hole for wall hanging hole size 33 mm 5 mm hook part R3 mm w F...

Page 31: ...in non pumped state Lights off 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...

Page 32: ...is the mechanical control dial to change the diameter of the output laser beam Refer to 2 3 7 Output beam diameter control P 51 8 Signal connector SIGNAL This is the terminal for communicating betwee...

Page 33: ...ing ON the power supply after turning OFF leave the interval five seconds or more between ON and OFF Do not turn off the power supply while the system starts during MAIN indicator is flashing 2 Contro...

Page 34: ...6 Console connector CONSOLE This is the connector for console option 7 USB connector A USB MEDIA This is the terminal for connecting the USB media or USB mouse For registering or saving data in the la...

Page 35: ...than a USB media or a USB mouse 2 VGA connector VGA OUT This is the connector for connecting VGA OUT monitor When using a separately sold console connect the attached return harness 3 Reserved port D...

Page 36: ...etails refer to 7 2 11 Replacement of fuse P 151 12 Fiber cable Laser transmission cable from the controller to the head This cable cannot be detached from the controller 13 Power connector POWER This...

Page 37: ...n TxD RxD When the power data is output with the serial communication data the LED is lighted up as follows When the laser welding machine has received the command LED blinks once When the laser weldi...

Page 38: ...asurement SPT OFF Control by I O for the following operations Laser power supply Laser pumping Shutter open close Guide laser radiation No 3 Select the ON OFF of the buzzer sound to notify the alarm o...

Page 39: ...tch No 5 is ON keep DIP switch No 6 OFF WARNING If the DIP switch No 5 or No 6 are turned on construct a system for re pumping the laser manually as safety protection measures after stop of the laser...

Page 40: ...2 Laser Welding Machine Installation ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 41: ...ter control are mounted properly Do not install the laser welding machine at a place where vibrations and shocks can be directly transmitted to it Do not use this product at a place with oil mist In c...

Page 42: ...50mm 50mm 300mm Controller 150mm 50mm 50mm 300mm q w q Intake w Exhaust To maintain the air cooling performance of the laser welding machine install both the head and controller in a well ventilated p...

Page 43: ...is installed with the laser emission port facing upward dust may attach to the laser emission port impairing processing quality and damage the product Clean the laser emission port periodically accord...

Page 44: ...tainless steel as the material for fixing screws Do not insert any screw of length exceeding the specification Otherwise the failure of the product may be caused A B Laser welding machine A Screw inse...

Page 45: ...m x 400 mm Do not place anything in the area between the laser emission port and lasing object during the lasing operation Use anti reflection material ex black paint for metal for an external shutter...

Page 46: ...and the red cross emitted perpendicularly from the head are displayed The distance where the laser point is closest to the center of the cross represents the guide of the work distance Where the red...

Page 47: ...nd installation 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 workin...

Page 48: ...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 las...

Page 49: ...cs 2 Make sure that the O ring is attached to the joint part of the fiber unit properly O ring If there are signs of deterioration or damage in the O ring replace it Replacement O rings Set of gasket...

Page 50: ...fiber unit Giving 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 for...

Page 51: ...ient temperature the output beam diameter can change around 1 per one degree C To ensure the stable processing quality operate the laser welding machine under constant temperature recommended operatin...

Page 52: ...or damage in the O ring replace it Replacement O rings Set of gasket are available on request For purchasing them contact our sales agency 4 Reinstall the cover to the control dial Tightening torque f...

Page 53: ...et in case of fixing the bottom of the controller directly to the installation place The rubber feet can be mounted either on left or right side face The attaching location of the controller is symmet...

Page 54: ...ne Tilting and inserting the cable may cause a failure Be careful not to apply excess force to the cable or not to nip the cable at the installation Verify the minimum bend radius of each cable and in...

Page 55: ...block 14 pin Output 1 r I O terminal block 20 pin Input 1 t Interlock connector y Power data Shutter close output terminal If these signals are needed u Lock Ring After inserting the connector turn th...

Page 56: ...les refer to 1 5 4 Cables P 29 Power terminal Rear of controller Rear of head Protective conductor terminal Frame ground terminal F G WARNING Perform the connection of the power terminal with power of...

Page 57: ...ble with the clamp Screw size M4 Tightening torque 1 0N m Locate the AC power cable beside the fan Locating it in front of the fan may impair the air cooling performance leading to the device failure...

Page 58: ...other lasing parameters are set by the touch operation Refer to Connection of Console P 59 Turn OFF the power of laser welding machine when connecting or disconnecting the console To purchase the con...

Page 59: ...ar of the controller Turn OFF the power of laser welding machine when connecting or disconnecting the console e q r t y u w No Description q Front side of controller w Rear side of controller e LP ADP...

Page 60: ...ing monitor and mouse do not connect the return harness USB hub cannot be used for this product There is 1 port on the front of the controller and 2 ports on the back for USB connector A USB mouse can...

Page 61: ...er Memory capacity 1GB or more CPU 1GHz or more Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels or above Others Pointing device such as a mouse and character input device such as a keyboard 1 OS versions of whic...

Page 62: ...peration manual and Logo data editing operation manual If the communication error occurs with the Logo Data editing software the USB driver may not have been installed correctly Re install the USB dri...

Page 63: ...onnected 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 For indication of the status of the laser wel...

Page 64: ...3 Operation Method ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 65: ...l the lasing start signal from the external devices such as switches or sensors connected to I O terminal Use this operation mode to configure the laser welding machine without using the external cont...

Page 66: ...ls the operation of the laser welding machine with a key actuated master control Start up 1 Set up the laser welding machine Connect the head and controller Connect the touch panel console or monitor...

Page 67: ...laser supply by using LASER SUPPLY IN X9 on I O terminal or the serial communication command for the laser pumping LSR 2 If you want to save the file click Save 3 Turn off the key switch and pull it...

Page 68: ...From file editing to laser radiation To create or modify the drawing data select Set mode Input TRIGGER IN X6 on I O terminal to start lasing Turn on power with key switch on controller Edit the file...

Page 69: ...details refer to VL W1 series Operation Manual Run mode Run mode is the screen mode to confirm the operating status of laser welding machine during the remote control or running operation Operation mo...

Page 70: ...the laser welding machine are also done Home Shows drawing image Sets laser power and scanning speed Adjusts lasing position Controls test lasing Controls guide laser Drawings Sets drawing data Modif...

Page 71: ...aintenance Irradiate the laser for measurement Simulate ON OFF operation of the output signals To measure the laser output you need a power meter available in stores Environment setting Configure the...

Page 72: ...designed for the purpose to prevent a wrong configuration or unintended operation You cannot use this password for security purpose When password is forgotten If you have configured the password on t...

Page 73: ...d is displayed 7 To change the password input the new one and click Set To keep the current password click Cancel If you don t use the password protection input nothing and click Set 8 To use the pass...

Page 74: ...nt before the test lasing you can know the possibility of Lasing pause warning preliminarily RUN mode procedure Run mode is an operation method to configure the settings of the laser welding machine b...

Page 75: ...al communication commands RS 232C Remote mode operation Use the RS 232C interface for controlling the laser welding machine from an external device such as PLC using communication commands For details...

Page 76: ...fore using external control Refer to 3 5 Before External Control P 77 Turn ON key switch of laser welding machine controller The device is ready for receiving the laser radiation starting signal trigg...

Page 77: ...setting screen Refer to 3 5 2 Communication condition setting P 80 Refer to 3 5 3 Remote mode settings P 81 Remote mode ON Communication environment setting Turn ON laser welding machine DIP switch se...

Page 78: ...ic operations ON Control by serial communication commands for the following operations Laser pumping LSR Shutter open close SHT Guide laser GID Laser radiation for measurement SPT OFF initial setting...

Page 79: ...switch No 6 is ON X5 REMOTE IN signal on I O terminal is not available WARNING If the DIP switch No 5 or No 6 is set to on construct a manual resetting system to re pump the laser when the laser pumpi...

Page 80: ...if you will output ON or will not output OFF the warning for the invalid trigger With enabling this setting the warning is output when the trigger that cannot be accepted is input while the shutter i...

Page 81: ...O terminal Turn ON REMOTE IN X5 of the I O terminal on the rear of the controller X5 REMOTE IN Turn ON the DIP switch No 5 Refer to 1 6 3 DIP switch P 38 When DIP switch No 5 is ON the remote switch o...

Page 82: ...4 External Control Using I O ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 83: ...ding machine externally Refer to 4 2 I O Interface Specification P 84 w I O connector e Interlock connector 1 Input and output terminals to construct the interlock system to stop the laser radiation R...

Page 84: ...r the specific functions X20 X19 X18 X17 X16 X15 X14 X13 X12 X11 X10 X9 X8 X7 X6 X5 X4 X3 X2 X1 Y14 Y13 Y12 Y11 Y10 Y9 Y8 Y7 Y6 Y5 Y4 Y3 Y2 Y1 X20 X19 X18 X17 X16 X15 X14 X13 X12 X11 X10 X9 X8 X7 X6 X...

Page 85: ...side D sub 37 pin female Screw type M2 6 female Hirose Electric Co Ltd User side D sub 37 pin male Screw type M2 6 male Attached accessories Connector HDCB 37PF 05 Connector Cover HDC CTH 1 10 I O te...

Page 86: ...UT Internal power 24V Y4 SYSTEM STANDBY OUT Y5 REMOTE OUT Y6 READY OUT Y7 LASING OUT Y8 LASING END OUT Y9 LASER STANDBY OUT Y10 SHUTTER OPEN OUT Y11 POWER WARNING OUT Y12 WARNING OUT Y13 ALARM OUT Y14...

Page 87: ...It may cause a failure When this terminal is connected to the power supply it is not necessary to supply the power to the other IN COM on I O connector X3 0V OUT Internal power supply 0V Power for I O...

Page 88: ...sing the shutter by SHUTTER IN X10 only short circuit SHUTTER ENABLE IN X11 and OUT COM X12 X15 X18 or Y2 WARNING Do not use SHUTTER IN X10 and SHUTTER ENABLE IN X11 as an emergency stop or the interl...

Page 89: ...Close Hold ON Radiating the laser Close OFF LASER STOP 2A IN X16 OUT COM LASER STOP 2B IN X17 OUT COM The same operation at all times Close OFF The function relating to safety must be shut off mechani...

Page 90: ...t invert the power wiring of I O terminal and I O connector It may cause a failure When this terminal is connected to the power supply it is not necessary to supply the power to the other OUT COM on I...

Page 91: ...It does not mean whether the lasing quality is normal or abnormal Y9 LASER STANDBY OUT Laser pumping completion output LASER STANDBY OUT turns ON for the duration from the completion of the laser pum...

Page 92: ...owered OFF and the shutter is closed The operation behavior of LASER STOP 1A 1B IN varies depending on the laser emission ON OFF status Terminal name Laser welding machine operation Release method Rem...

Page 93: ...ECT 2 IN 23 RESERVE System reservation 24 25 26 GUIDE IN Guide laser radiation input No Name 27 RESERVE System reservation 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 SET OK OUT 37 OUT COM Output common Common termina...

Page 94: ...uting the input of D0 IN to D10 IN No 3 to 13 and SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN No 20 to 22 Turn ON SET IN with maintaining the input status of D0 IN to D10 IN and SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN The input op...

Page 95: ...t of guide laser as shown below Keeping the input of SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN turn ON GUIDE IN No 26 Indication by guide laser SELECT 0 SELECT 1 SELECT 2 Work distance OFF OFF OFF Scanning image ON...

Page 96: ...setting value is 40 ms One shot output time has a small margin of error for the setting value 37 OUT COM Output common The common terminal for each output of the I O terminal and I O connector This t...

Page 97: ...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 output However the wiring from I O terminal blo...

Page 98: ...0V DC MAX Each output 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 respecti...

Page 99: ...13 Y14 Short circuited Short circuited Short circuited Short circuited Short circuited I O terminal block Do not short circuit 24V OUT X1 Y3 and 0V OUT X3 Y1 Also do not short circuit IN COM X2 and OU...

Page 100: ...ting patterns If you use the internal power supply of the I O terminal block make sure that the total load does not exceed 300mA If you control the laser welding machine by the external power such as...

Page 101: ...NPN connection 24V OUT IN COM 0V OUT 0V OUT OUT COM TRIGGER IN VDD OUT 0V Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 I O terminal block Sensor PNP connection 24V OUT IN COM 0V OUT TRIGGER IN VDD...

Page 102: ...P 2B IN LASER STOP 1B IN LASER STOP 2A IN OUT COM Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13 Y14 X8 X9 X10 X11 X12 X13 X14 X15 X16 X17 X18 X19 X20 I O terminal block Laser stop switch etc Laser stop switch etc Laser stop...

Page 103: ...mode There is a margin of error between the actual input output time and the ON OFF time displayed on the screen Output simulation With the output simulation you can check the output signals of the la...

Page 104: ...4 1 Connector type and signals Connector type 1 2 3 1 2 3 Rear of controller On the laser welding machine side Female User side Male Attached accessory Connector type Model Manufacturer name On the la...

Page 105: ...re both OPEN not connected status the connection between FEEDBACK 1 OUT FEEDBACK 2 OUT becomes CLOSE status By using these terminals the contact failure of Interlock internal circuit can be detected S...

Page 106: ...15mA 24V DC 24V DC Pin No 3 INTERLOCK 1 IN Pin No 1 INTERLOCK 2 COM Pin No 3 INTERLOCK 2 IN Pin No 2 FEEDBACK 1 OUT Pin No 2 FEEDBACK 2 OUT 15mA Inner circuit of laser welding machine Safety relay Saf...

Page 107: ...tage contact such as a transistor 1 INTERLOCK 1 COM INTERLOCK 1 connector 2 FEEDBACK 1 OUT 3 INTERLOCK 1 IN 1 2 3 1 INTERLOCK 2 COM INTERLOCK 2 connector 2 FEEDBACK 2 OUT 3 INTERLOCK 2 IN 1 2 3 Safety...

Page 108: ...CLOSE OUT COM Output common terminal for SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT No 2 and SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT No 3 2 SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT Both SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT and SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT turn ON when the shutter in the h...

Page 109: ...OSE 1 OUT SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT SHUTTER CLOSE OUT COM External power supply 30V DC MAX Load Output Terminal output MAX 50mA PNP connecting sample SHUTTER CLOSE OUT COM External power supply 30V DC MAX S...

Page 110: ...TERLOCK 2 OUTPUT INTERLOCK MONITOR EMERGENCY STOP INPUT INPUT OUTPUT for peripheral devices NPN connection 0 V PNP connection 24 V SHUTTER CLOSE MONITOR SHUTTER CLOSE MONITOR Safety PLC etc 1 PLC etc...

Page 111: ...FF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Normal OFF Error ON Normal OFF Error ON Open OFF Close ON OFF ON Close OFF Open WARNING OUT Y12 REMOTE IN X5 LASER SUPPLY IN X9 SHUTTER ENABLE IN X11 SHUTTER IN X10 T...

Page 112: ...l be output by the same operation but their output timing has a margin of error T4 Setup time of the laser welding machine to start the lasing operation In the laser pumping completed state Time for d...

Page 113: ...00ms to max 1 sec SHUTTER OPEN OUT Y10 and SHUTTER CLOSE 1 2 OUT Shutter close output terminal No 2 3 have a delay time of up to one second from turning ON of SHUTTER IN X10 for the actual shutter ope...

Page 114: ...trigger delay time is set in the selected file lasing operation starts after the delay time T3 20 to 510 ms This is the output to notify that the lasing operation ended Even when the lasing operation...

Page 115: ...o 5000 ms When the trigger delay time is set in the selected file lasing operation starts after the delay time T3 Around 10ms to 100 ms There is a certain interval between each lasing operation The in...

Page 116: ...0 5 ms or more After a lapse of 0 5ms or more from specifying SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN No 20 22 turn on GUIDE IN No 26 T4 Max 60 minutes The guide laser is stopped automatically after passing 60 min...

Page 117: ...ime of the laser welding machine to start the lasing operation In the laser pumping completed state Time for data creation It varies depending on the quantity of the setting data When the laser pumpin...

Page 118: ...n of error for the setting value T3 0 5 ms or more After a lapse of 0 5ms or more from specifying D0 IN No 3 turn on SET IN No 2 T4 0 ms or more Keep the input until SET OK OUT No 36 turns on T5 Setup...

Page 119: ...T Y10 and SHUTTER CLOSE 1 2 OUT Shutter close output terminal No 2 3 have a delay time of up to one second from turning ON of SHUTTER IN X10 for the actual shutter open close operation time SHUTTER OP...

Page 120: ...emarks T1 Around 200ms to max 1 sec SHUTTER OPEN OUT Y10 and SHUTTER CLOSE 1 2 OUT Shutter close output terminal No 2 3 have a delay time of up to one second from turning ON of SHUTTER IN X10 for the...

Page 121: ...en and closed with a delay of approx 20 ms with reference to INTERLOCK 1 IN and INTERLOCK 2 IN status T2 Around 200ms to max 1 sec SHUTTER OPEN OUT Y10 and SHUTTER CLOSE 1 2 OUT Shutter close output t...

Page 122: ...5 External Control by Communication Commands ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 123: ...trol Interfaces to control the laser welding machine by using serial communication commands w RESERVE Reserved port e RS 232C port for power monitoring Interface to monitor the laser power at lasing w...

Page 124: ...female User side D sub 9 pin female Screw type No 4 40UNC inch screw male Recommended connector 17JE 13090 02 D1 A DDK Ltd Recommended connector cover 17JE 09H 1C4 CF or 17JE 09H 1C CF Signals of RS 2...

Page 125: ...ing machine Cross cable Terminal No Terminal No External controller Signal Signal The loop back wiring on the external control device side shown in the above figure is just an example The wiring metho...

Page 126: ...6 Laser Power Monitoring Function ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 127: ...Refer to Response data for laser power P 137 Refer to Response data for laser energy P 138 Set the output mode every time after powered up of the laser welding machine Refer to 6 2 4 Communication dat...

Page 128: ...difference for VL W1A00 N VL W1A06 N and a max 1 8W difference for VL W1500 N VL W1506 N The power monitor installed in this product is not a measuring instrument The setting difference between the la...

Page 129: ...specified in the output mode Item Time Remarks T1 10 ms or more Keep the ON status for 10 ms or more T2 When the trigger delay time is set in the selected file lasing operation starts after the delay...

Page 130: ...onnector cover HDE CTH1 10 Signals on RS 232C connector for power monitoring Terminal No Signal Description 1 RESERVE Do not connect anything 2 TxD SD Transmission data Connect RxD RD of the external...

Page 131: ...xD TxD GND DCD DTR DSR RTS CTS 2 3 5 1 4 6 7 8 TxD RxD GND 2 3 5 RS 232C connector Laser welding machine Terminal No Terminal No External controller Straight cable Signal Signal The loop back wiring o...

Page 132: ...Do not send the next command before receiving the response Laser welding machine Response for normal or abnormal receiving OK NG Send Receive Receive Send Setting request for power output mode Extern...

Page 133: ...nsmitted at the end of the lasing operation Laser welding machine Start of laser radiation Completion of laser radiation Response for normal receiving OK Response for measured power 1 Response for mea...

Page 134: ...laser power P Response for laser energy E Delimiter Code to identify the end of data Use always CR 0D HEX as a delimiter 1 There is no command character in the response data for normal or abnormal re...

Page 135: ...0 10 ms 1 100 ms Total data length 2 Fixed length Send this command after the completion of the system start up of the laser welding machine During the lasing operation this command is not acceptable...

Page 136: ...nts instructed by the request data will be invalidated Details of sub response code The error cause is displayed in two numerical characters when the laser welding machine cannot accept the request da...

Page 137: ...s response data is always 0 Normal Laser power 4 0000 1000 1 represents 0 1W in this field If the laser power is measured at the laser off moment such as the interval of scanning lines the measured la...

Page 138: ...rgy and laser power monitoring function do not provide the warranty of the quality of the laser processing results It is not possible to detect the defect in the laser processing quality caused by the...

Page 139: ...7 Maintenance ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 140: ...fective q Protection glass of laser emission port Contamination Cleaning Customer replaceable w Galvano scanner Aging By our service representative e Internal shutter Aging By our service representati...

Page 141: ...ansmittance of laser which may lead to deterioration in quality of laser processing Replacement interval Deterioration in quality of laser processing density reduction incomplete processing is observe...

Page 142: ...ion glass fitting is removed the protection glass may suddenly fall out Please make sure to be ready to hold it with a soft cloth 4 Replace the protection glass There is no front or back for the prote...

Page 143: ...agency Model Remarks LP AFT50x5 Set of 5 pieces for the controller Steps for cleaning Daily maintenance and replacement of air filter Clean air filters regularly according to the usage environment 1...

Page 144: ...terval of the fans The fan does not rotate or the rotating speed is low There is contamination on the fan Abnormal noise is generated from the fan Almost five years have passed since delivery The repl...

Page 145: ...r connection part Models of replacement parts For details of purchasing the gasket contact our sales office Model Remarks LP APK10X5 Set of gaskets with the following contents 5 O rings middle size fo...

Page 146: ...oscillator may become defective and unable to irradiate the laser Replacement interval Deterioration in quality of laser processing density reduction incomplete processing is observed Setting a large...

Page 147: ...he laser emission port is contaminated or damaged an error may result in the measurement of the laser power 2 Set the output beam diameter to 2 0 mm in the head of laser welding machine Refer to 2 3 7...

Page 148: ...k START in the laser radiation confirmation dialog to irradiate the laser The laser power set in Home screen is applied to the power setting of Laser radiation for measurement If the laser power is co...

Page 149: ...scanner Galvano scanner is a scanner for radiating the laser beam along the coordinates of the setting data The galvano scanner scans the setting data by controlling the angle of galvano mirror mounte...

Page 150: ...Battery inside the controller A lithium primary battery is contained inside the controller as battery for clock or calendar of the laser welding machine Based on this internal clock the date and time...

Page 151: ...user applies any other fuses than the specified one failure might result Type Model Time lag fuse Rating 250V 10A 0215010 made by Littelfuse Steps for replacement 1 Remove causes for fuse blowing 2 T...

Page 152: ...ing machine periodically in case of replacing laser welding machines for repairing and maintaining purposes Steps for obtaining backup data daily maintenance 1 Select the screen mode to Set 2 Insert a...

Page 153: ...rial numbers Check it on laser welding machine The serial No of the laser welding machine is written on the area marked by a circle in the figure below Rear of head Rear of controller VL W1500 N VL W1...

Page 154: ...nts mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and batteries please take...

Page 155: ...od is never described with the replacing method of the battery The customer should call our service representative to replace the battery 1 Remove the top cover of the controller Remove 2 screws of th...

Page 156: ...Troubleshooting ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 157: ...status restore the original condition LASER STOP 2 IN of the I O terminal is disconnected Check the connection between LASER STOP 2A IN LASER STOP 2B IN and OUT COM of the I O terminal If the safety e...

Page 158: ...ontroller The connected monitor is not applicable with the laser welding machine Connect a VGA compatible monitor Mouse does not work The mouse is connected to the USB hub Connect the USB mouse to the...

Page 159: ...not performed in RUN REMOTE Mode The laser emission indicator does not light In RUN Mode The start button for RUN mode is not activate or the lasing trigger is not input Start the RUN Mode and then i...

Page 160: ...the setting parameters and work distance according to respective target objects Object feeder is not stable Adjust object feeder so that position of objects become stable Performance of laser oscilla...

Page 161: ...ibrations are completely damped Lasing position moves at the ending Object is likely to start moving before completion of lasing Delay start timing of feeder or speed up scanning speed so that lasing...

Page 162: ...32C cable to RS 232C connector on the rear of the controller The connection of the communication cable is incorrect Check the connection method described in Setup Maintenance Guide for proper wiring F...

Page 163: ...g sure that READY output is ON if you changed the file Though the setting of Offset by SEO Command is enabled in the file SEO command is not input from the external control device When the file with t...

Page 164: ...e ON for command reception permission MKM command File selection by file No FNO File selection by file name FNN Shutter open close SHT Command reception permission MKM Laser pumping LSR Trigger counte...

Page 165: ...of the safety equipment connected to the LASER STOP terminals Confirm operation logic of the connected devices Connect the internal or external power supply to IN COM and OUT COM in the I O terminal r...

Page 166: ...ceeding the range of its specification Avoid placing heat sources near the head E250 Power supply voltage is low Check and correct the power status Check if the AC power line is effected by noise from...

Page 167: ...ns on during lasing operation Check wiring of I O or communication port to the external control devices Check the procedures and operation logic of laser pumping laser supply control E990 E999 System...

Page 168: ...is off set the date and time again To replace the internal battery contact to our sales office E500 Insufficient disk space to save file Delete the setting files or VEC DXF files stored in the laser w...

Page 169: ...OFF Turn ON the laser supply and after the laser pumping has completed start lasing Change timing so that the lasing trigger is input after the laser supply input is turned ON Check wiring of I O or...

Page 170: ...to the external control devices Check the procedures and operation logic of trigger control E811 LASER STOP 1 IN on I O terminal is disconnected Check wiring of LASER STOP 1A 1B IN on the I O termina...

Page 171: ...Index ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 172: ...lock 36 84 86 K Key switch 33 L Laser emission port 141 Laser oscillator 146 Laser pointer emission port 31 Laser Processing Utility_VL W1 61 Laser pumping switch 34 Laser radiation indicator 31 Laser...

Page 173: ...173 Unit power cable 29 USB connector 34 35 V VGA connector 35 W Warning 168 Work distance 46 Working field 45 46 ME VLW1N SM 1...

Page 174: ...174 MEMO ME VLW1N SM 1...

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