Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
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RAYLASE 2-Axis Subsystems for Laser Beam Deflection
MN072 / v1.0.0
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning:
The laser beam can cause severe injury to the eyes and the skin.
Never look directly or indirectly into the laser beam during troubleshooting.
Do not disable any safety precautions to protect against laser radiation.
Wear protective clothing and/or goggles appropriate for the relevant laser
class.
In case of malfunctions, check whether the symptom and a possible remedy are included in
the following checklist.
Problem
Possible cause and remedy
Poor marking
quality
Defective power supply
Incorrect marking parameters
Marking quality
has deteriorated
Dirty lens
page 22, Instructions for cleaning lenses and protective
Dirty mirrors
page22, Instructions for cleaning mirrors
Send deflection unit in for repair
Laser power
decreasing
The RAYLASE weldMARK
®
marking software can compensate
for a loss of laser power.
Menu: System >Global adjustments
Marking parameters changed
Beam expander changed
Laser spot
changed
Dirty lens
page 22, Instructions for cleaning lenses and protective
Dirty or dam-
aged mirrors
page 22, Instructions for cleaning mirrors
Send deflection unit in for repair
Laser system out of adjustment
No laser beam,
although pro-
cess started
from PC.
Beam path
blocked.
Remove protective cover from beam input and/or output
Fault in laser drive
Fault in laser system
The deflection
unit only de-
flects the laser
beam in one
direction or not
at all.
Data cable de-
fective
page 12, For deflection units with digital interface only
X and Y axis
reversed
Incorrect cabling
If the problem cannot be solved, please contact RAYLASE customer service department.
