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Fiber Delivered Direct Diode

Lasers User Guide

RFL-A1500D

Wuhan Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies Co., Ltd

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Page 1: ...Fiber Delivered Direct Diode Lasers User Guide RFL A1500D Wuhan Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...pection 7 2 5 Operation Environment 8 2 6 Precautions for Use 8 2 7 Specifications 9 3 Installation 12 3 1 Dimensions 12 3 2 Output interface model 13 3 3 Cooling Requirements 13 3 4 Installation Procedure 15 4 Using the Product 17 4 1 Front Panel 17 4 2 Rear Panel 18 4 3 Power Connection 19 4 4 Interface Definitions 20 4 5 Control Modes 25 4 6 Entering a Control Mode 25 4 7 Hyper Terminal Mode 26...

Page 3: ...t lead to a personal injury or death CAUTION Describes a hazard that lead to a minor personal injury or product damage 1 2 Laser Classification This series of lasers are classified as a high power Class 4 laser instrument according to the European Community standards EN 60825 1 clause 9 This product emits invisible laser radiation at or around a wavelength of 9xx nm and the total light power radia...

Page 4: ...from this product The end user must ensure that the laser safety eyewear used protects against light emitted by the device over its entire range of wavelengths Please check the safety labeling on the product Figure 1 and verify that the personal protective equipment e g enclosures viewing windows or viewports eyewear etc being utilized is adequate for the output power and wavelength ranges listed ...

Page 5: ...of these labels are as follows Table 1 Specifications of Safety Labels 1 Aperture Label 2 Class 4 Laser Product 3 Class 2M Laser Product Label for Guide Laser 4 CE Compliance 5 Identification Plate 6 Laser Radiation Hazard 7 Electrical Hazard 1 4 Optical Safety Any dust on the end of the collimator assembly can burn the lens and damage the laser CAUTION If the output of the device is delivered thr...

Page 6: ... source is used CAUTION Failure to connect the laser to the correct voltage could damage the product 3 There are no operator serviceable parts inside so do not try to remove covers or electrical shock may be caused and warranty will be void 1 6 Other Safety Rules 1 Never look into the laser output port when power is supplied to the laser 2 Avoid using the laser in a dim or darkened environment 3 I...

Page 7: ...ality It is compact and ready to use It can be used as a stand alone unit or easily inserted into user s apparatus Main Features Fiber delivery Reliable long lifetime Maintenance free operation High wall plug efficiency Convenient control interface Fast modulation Applications Laser quenching Soldering metal sheets Welding plastics 3D printing Scientific research 2 2 Model Configuration The RFL A ...

Page 8: ...sent the model name as RFL A1500D etc However you can find the complete model name on the identification plate 2 3 Package Contents Please refer to the packing list accompanying the shipment to check actual items included 2 4 Unpacking and Inspection Your Raycus fiber delivered direct diode laser is shipped in a package designed to provide maximum protection Upon delivery please inspect all packag...

Page 9: ...e CAUTION The fiber optic cable and output head are precise optic instrument ANY vibration or impact to the output head and twist or excessive bend to the cable will damage the instrument 2 5 Operation Environment The operation conditions are listed in the table below Table 3 The Operation Conditions for the Laser Model W 1500 Power Capacity kVA 3 75 Installation Environment Flat and no vibration ...

Page 10: ...he output head carefully for dust or other contamination Use appropriate lens paper to clean it if necessary Do not touch the output lens at any time 5 Please cap the output head when it is not in use and make sure the cap is clean 6 It is not allowed to install the output head when the laser is in operation 7 Do not look into the output head directly Wear appropriate protective eye glasses all th...

Page 11: ...nability 10 100 Emission Wavelength nm 915 10 Output Power Unstability 3 Modulation Frequency Hz 50 20k Red Guide Laser Power mW 10 Optical Output Characteristics Connect model QBH Core Fiber μm 400 Fiber NA 0 22 Delivery Cable Length m 10 Electrical Characteristics Power Supply AC 380V 10 50 60Hz Single Phase Max Power Consumption KW 3 75 Control Mode RS 232 AD Other Characteristics Dimensions W ...

Page 12: ...Wuhan Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies Co Ltd Fiber Delivered Direct Diode Laser User Guide 1500W 11 Temperature Humidity 70 Storage Temperature 10 60 Cooling Method Water Cooling ...

Page 13: ...Direct Diode Laser User Guide 1500W 12 3 Installation 3 1 Dimensions Figure 2 Figure 3 shows dimensions of the product 1500W model for example other models in the series have the same dimensions Figure 2 Front panel view unit mm Figure 3 Top and Side view unit mm ...

Page 14: ... Clean the aperture if necessary It is strictly prohibited to disassemble the output head for Non Raycus Personnel or the warranty is void 3 3 Cooling Requirements Table 5 Cooling Requirements Parameter Unit 1500 Cooling Capability W 3000 Minimum Flow L min 10 Maximum Pressure Bar 7 Pipe Outside Diameter mm 12 There are additional cooling requirements for the QBH head The head should be cooled wit...

Page 15: ...to add alcohol about 10 of the total volume The cooling system should be equipped with filter Check and clean the filter every six months If the product is used in an environment that ambient temperature is between 10 and 0 we recommend to use 30 alcohol and replace it every 2 months If the product is used in an environment that ambient temperature is below 10 you must use chiller with both heatin...

Page 16: ... an appropriate position immobilize it if necessary 3 Connect the power cable and control cable to the product when power supply is OFF 4 Insert the water pipes into the inlet and outlet 5 Check the output head and clean it if necessary This procedure must be performed by Raycus personnel or person authorized by Raycus Make sure the environment is clean or the output head may be contaminated It is...

Page 17: ...bends will damage the laser delivery system When the product is in storage the bending radius of the delivery cable should be more than 20cm CAUTION Avoid vibration and impact to output head or it may be damaged CAUTION Make sure the aperture and the cavity of the processing head is clean Keep the protective cap properly prevent it from contamination Or the aperture will be contaminated when cappe...

Page 18: ...er will enter a control mode depending on your previous setup on the CTRL INTERFACE You can refer to 4 6 Entering a Control Mode for more details 2 POWER Power Indicator indicates that the power is switched on when the green LED illumines 3 LASER Laser emission button it s a button with an annular LED indicator red color In hyper terminal mode and AD mode when this button is pressed down the produ...

Page 19: ...or switching the laser on and off in remote control modes The control signal should be able to apply current over 10mA and the voltage should be 24V 2 CTRL INTERFACE Control interface this interface is a male DB25 connector and it s multi functional You can set the control mode and input analog control signal with the interface and fault signal is sent from it 3 RS 232 RS 232 serial port this inte...

Page 20: ...or cooling water flow in and return suitable for 10 mm PU pipes 4 3 Power Connection CAUTION Before connect the product to AC power you must check up that the AC supply you will apply is in accordance with the specifications provided in Table 3 A power cord is provided in the package as in Figure 7 Figure 7 The Power Cord of the Laser One end of the power cord is a plug insert it in to the socket ...

Page 21: ...wire is crimped with a pin type cable connector There are three wires labeled L N and PE respectively You should connect the wires to the AC power supply according to the labels L1 Phase Line L2 Phase Line L3 Phase Line N Neutral PE Protective Earth Figure8 Lock the Plug With the Lever 4 4 Interface Definitions 4 4 1 Service Figure 9 Definitions of Service ...

Page 22: ...ed before the product is powered If the connection of PIN 6 and PIN 7 breaks the laser emission will be immediately disabled To reset the laser in normal operation PIN 6 and PIN 7 must be shorted again and the laser must be power off and then power on for a second time with key switch PIN6 and PIN 7 are shorted in advance by Raycus CAUTION The interlock cannot be connected to active signal or erro...

Page 23: ...ntrol Interface The definitions of the control interface are as follows Table 7 Control Interface Definitions PIN NO DESCRIPTION NOTE 6 Laser emission by external control the function is the same as the button of LASER on the front of panel But this function can not be together used with button LASER High level is ready to laser emission GND of PIN9 24V Level 7 Control Mode Setting 0 RS232 mode 1 ...

Page 24: ...V 24 Fault Signal High means Laser Fault Relative to PIN9 25 GND of Analog Voltage Signal GND2 And Figure 13 is the connection diagram Figure 13 DB25 Connection Diagram The fault signal is active high and is coincident with the alarm indicator in the front panel Occurrence of any abnormal condition will trigger the signal 4 4 4 RS 232 Serial Port Figure 14 shows the pin number of RS 232 serial por...

Page 25: ... 24 Figure 14 Pin Number of RS 232 Serial Port And the definitions of the pins are in the following table Table 8 RS 232 Serial Port Definitions PIN NO DESCRIPTION 2 RX 3 TX 5 GND The other pins are of no use We also provide a cable for the RS 232 serial port as in Figure 15 Figure 15 RS 232 Cable ...

Page 26: ...pulse can be set by upper computer We provide three modes to control the product hyper terminal RS 232 and AD The hyper terminal mode is a local control mode RS 232 and AD mode are remote control modes In the hyper terminal mode and RS 232 mode you can set all the parameters in the CW or modulation mode but in the AD mode the output power is controlled by input analog signal and the emission is co...

Page 27: ... mode Figure 16 The Process of Entering Different Control Modes You can see that if you want to enter hyper terminal mode you must turn the key to the ON position if you want to enter AD mode you must apply 24V to PIN7 and PIN9 of the CTRL INTERFACE Although either turning the key to the ON position or the REM position can enter remote control modes it is still recommended to turn the key to the R...

Page 28: ...ock is shorted The MOD cable is represented by dashed line because you may not always need it in this control mode The details will be stated in 4 7 3 Operation in Hyper Terminal Mode The other interfaces or ports on the rear panel are left disconnected in hyper terminal mode 4 7 2 Hyper Terminal Setup Follow the instructions to setup hyper terminal 1 In Windows system click as follows START Acces...

Page 29: ...heck if no error occurs the following information will be displayed in the hyper terminal Welcome to use Raycus direct diode laser The Model is RFL AXXX X X X the model name of the laser Checking RS 232 connection RS 232 connected System is doing self check please wait Interlock is OK The laser emission is initially disabled Checking Temperature Temp 1 is normal Temp 2 is normal Temp 3 is normal T...

Page 30: ...ck interlock connection When System has started please wait is presented self check is passed then error records will be presented followed be an instruction to press U on the keyboard in 3 seconds Error 1 record is 0 Error 2 record is 0 Error 3 record is 0 Error 4 record is 0 Error 5 record is 0 Press U in 3 seconds to enter UI Error 1 to Error 5 is different errors like output power error over t...

Page 31: ...ssion is continuous so just one parameter needs to be set percentage of output power The present operation mode is CW mode Please set percentage of output power MIN 0 MAX 100 press Enter to confirm Then type a number between 0 and 100 with minimum increment of 1 then press Enter For example type 20 and enter the output power will be set to approximate 20 Please set percentage of output power MIN 0...

Page 32: ...eration mode is pulse mode Please set repetition frequency MIN 50 MAX 50000 press Enter to confirm 2000 Please set duty cycle MIN 0 MAX 100 press Enter to confirm 50 Please set percentage of output MIN 0 MAX 100 press Enter to confirm 60 Press 7 to return to previous menu press Enter to reset The repetition frequency is between 50Hz and 50kHz but you must input a number between 50 and 50000 so for...

Page 33: ...n signal is 24V level and active high When the parameters are set laser emission is enabled LASER on front panel is pressed down and the remote modulation signal inputs from MOD the laser emits Clear errors Press 5 in the mode selection page will clear error records Then press 7 to return Error records are cleared Press 7 to return to previous menu Save system configurations This operation is for ...

Page 34: ...s and power cord we provided and the interlock is shorted The other interfaces or ports on the rear panel are left disconnected in RS 232 mode 4 8 2 The Communication Protocol The protocol is presented in the table below Table 9 The Communication Protocol for RS 232 Mode Code Description Example 1B 4F 0D Emission On Sent 1B 4F 0D Response 54 53 0D 1B 53 0D Emission Off Sent 1B 53 0D Response 54 53...

Page 35: ...ou start the laser check the wiring cooling connection and the most important the delivery cable and optic terminal are OK Make sure that the interlock is shorted and the laser emission button is up emission disabled Then start the chiller Turn the key to REM position to start the laser and system start self check If the interlock is not shorted or the LASER button is pressed down the system self ...

Page 36: ... 24V for mode selection Analog Signal 0 10V 24V for fault signal pull up Fault Signal Figure 19 Wiring Diagram in RS 232 Mode Please connect MOD cable and the Power cord according to Figure 19 Make sure to use the cable and power cord we provided and the interlock is shorted We don t provide cable for CTRL INTERFACE for regular orders if you need to operate the laser in AD mode contact Raycus for ...

Page 37: ...m then start the laser again The system self check will pass in about 30 seconds after that the laser is ready to receive analog signal and you can press down LASER button to enable the laser emission In AD mode the laser emits on conditions that LASER button is pressed down analog signal is received and remote modulation signal inputs from MOD You can still use hyper terminal to monitor the statu...

Page 38: ...d to be high or low temperature errors Solutions In case of high temperature error please check the whater cooling system Error 2 No meaning Error 3 No meanning Error 4 Error instruction Laser power error if the output power of laser is below set value the laser system will report power error Solutions Restart laser system is a way to solve the problem Error 5 Error instruction INTERLOCK error it ...

Page 39: ...he problem 6 Warranty Return and Maintenance 6 1 General Warranty Raycus warrants that all Raycus fiber delivered direct diode laser products are conformed to applicable product specifications under normal use and are free from defects in materials and workmanship The warranties start on the date of shipment from Raycus for a period of time as set forth in the applicable purchase contracts or prod...

Page 40: ...buyer end user or customer and any parts equipment or other products produced by other companies WARNING It is the customer s responsibility to understand and follow operating instructions in this User Guide and specifications prior to operation failure to do so may void this warranty Accessories and fiber connectors are not covered by this warranty 6 3 Service and Repair Do not open the device Th...

Page 41: ...nologies Co Ltd Fiber Delivered Direct Diode Laser User Guide 1500W 40 All the items about warranty and service above provided by Raycus are for uses reference formal contents about warranty and service are subject to the contract ...

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