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Page 1: ...4600 Campus Place Mukilteo WA 98275 1 800 SYNRAD1 tel 1 425 349 3500 fax 1 425 349 3667 e mail synrad synrad com web www synrad com...

Page 2: ...OEM v30 Operator s Manual Version 2 SYNRAD is a registered trademark of Novanta Corporation Novanta Corporation 2019 All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization DATE March 2019...

Page 3: ...ission FCC requirements 5 European Union EU requirements 6 Declaration of Conformity 9 Introduction 1 2 Firestar nomenclature 1 2 Model numbers 1 2 Unpacking 1 3 Incoming inspection 1 3 Packaging guid...

Page 4: ...3 15 OEM v30 general specifications 3 21 OEM v30 package outline drawings 3 22 OEM v30 packaging instructions 3 25 Maintenance Troubleshooting 4 Technical Reference 3 Maintenance 4 2 Disabling the v30...

Page 5: ...B 9 connector pinouts 3 9 Figure 3 5 DB 9 input equivalent schematic 3 11 Figure 3 6 OEM v30 powered Laser Enable circuit 3 12 Figure 3 7 Customer powered Laser Enable circuit 3 13 Figure 3 8 PLC swit...

Page 6: ...table of contents iv SYNRAD OEM v30 Operator s Manual Version 2 List of Figures cont Figure 4 1 Operational flowchart 4 7 Figure 4 2 DB 9 Quick Start Plug wiring diagram 4 14...

Page 7: ...fications 3 18 Table 3 8 RJ45 output circuit specifications 3 19 Table 3 9 OEM v30 general specifications 3 21 Table 4 1 Required cleaning materials 4 4 Table 4 2 Status LED and Interface A DB 9 outpu...

Page 8: ...Manual Version 2 Trademark copyright information SYNRAD and Firestar are registered trademarks of SYNRAD All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2019...

Page 9: ...s within the first 45 days after purchase SYNRAD will pay all shipping charges to and from SYNRAD when shipped as specified by SYNRAD Customer Service After the first 45 days SYNRAD will continue to p...

Page 10: ...ional Sales Manager in your area call SYNRAD at 1 800 SYNRAD1 Customer Service For assistance with order or delivery status service status or to obtain a Return Au thorization RA number contact SYNRAD...

Page 11: ...EU headquarters For assistance in Europe contact SYNRAD European subsidiary Synrad Europe at Novanta Distribution USD GmbH Parkring 57 59 85748 Garching bei M nchen Germany Phone 49 89 31707 0 web ww...

Page 12: ...start at Unpack ing and work your way through Connecting This chapter contains the following information Introduction introduces the OEM v30 laser lists important features and describes Firestar nomen...

Page 13: ...e Although the OEM v30 is part of the Firestar family of lasers its user interface differs significantly from the standard Firestar interface design See the Interface connections section in theTechnic...

Page 14: ...se care when removing packaging materials After unpacking review the Inventory section and verify that all components are on hand Save all shipping containers and packaging materials including covers...

Page 15: ...1 lists items included in the Firestar v30 ship kit Table 1 1 Ship kit contents Shipping Box Contents Qty Shipping Box Contents Qty SYNRAD Firestar OEM v30 Laser 1 Mounting Bolts 3 SYNRAD CO2 Lasers...

Page 16: ...r A built in jumper enables the v30 for initial start up and testing Cooling Tubing water cooled only carries cooling water from the chiller to the laser and back This black polyethylene tubing is 1 2...

Page 17: ...dimensions Important Note To prevent possible distortion of the tube you must fasten the v30 base plate di rectly to your mounting surface To fasten the OEM v30 laser to your mounting surface perform...

Page 18: ...connectors Exces sive stress from sharp bends will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow Push tubing completely...

Page 19: ...ew point the temperature at which moisture condenses out of the surrounding air condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surface...

Page 20: ...81 84 86 88 90 92 93 9 12 15 17 19 21 23 24 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 100 38 52 58 63 68 71 75 78 81 84 86 88 91 93 95 97 98 11 14 17 20 22 24 26 27 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 To use Table 1 2 look down t...

Page 21: ...EM v30 laser 2 Cut and connect a length of tubing to fit between the lower WATER OUT port on the rear of the laser and the chiller s Inlet port Caution possible equipment damage Inlet coolant temperat...

Page 22: ...ombined laser RF chassis is vitally important to the performance and longevity of the laser For free space mounting no fan shroud position the fans symmetrically as shown in Figure 1 4 where they are...

Page 23: ...re of 23 9 mm H2 O 0 94 in H2 O and position it approximately 150 mm 6 0 from the rear of the laser Electrical connections The following procedures describe how to complete electrical connections to v...

Page 24: ...Locate the 30 VDC output terminals on the power supply s rear output section and connect the black DC power cable from the v30 laser to the negative output terminal 3 Connect the red DC power cable f...

Page 25: ...lug jumpers the Laser Enable input signal the laser will fire immediately on application of a PWM Command signal Your integrated control system should provide an interlock signal directly to the Inter...

Page 26: ...nects to the center pin of the Power Control cable s BNC connector and Pin 6 PWM Negative connects to the shield 3 If the system does not provide an enable input to your DB 9 plug then jumper Pin 9 La...

Page 27: ...plug transformer cable 6 Connect the mini DIN connector on the other end of the UC 2000 s Power Control cable to the Laser connector on the UC 2000 s rear panel 7 Plug the compact transformer into an...

Page 28: ...your laser Compliance explains in the subsections therein applicable and appropriate regula tion information Note Read the entire safety section This will ensure you are familiar with the hazards and...

Page 29: ...or on the equipment to alert both operating and service personnel to the recommended precautions in the care use and handling of Class 4 laser equipment Terms Certain terms are used throughout this ma...

Page 30: ...nent damage This product is not intended for use in explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres Materials processing with a laser can generate air contaminants such as vapors fumes and or particles...

Page 31: ...nd will ignite most materials under the proper con ditions Never operate the laser in the presence of flammable or explosive materials gases liquids or vapors Safe operation of the laser requires the...

Page 32: ...plicable laser safety procedures D risk of exposure to hazardous or lethal voltages through unauthorized removal of covers doors or access panels E generation of hazardous air contaminants that may be...

Page 33: ...CAN OCCUR IF COOLING WATER IS BELOW DEW POINT SEE OPERATION MANUAL EN 60825 1 2007 75WATTSMAX 9229 9317 nm 9 3 Micron EN 60825 1 2007 75WATTSMAX 10200 10800 nm 10 2 or 10 6 Micron Water Cooled Lasers...

Page 34: ...or recommend laser components that are CE marked for compliance with applicable European Union Directives Because OEM laser products are intended for incorporation as components in a laser process in...

Page 35: ...d to comply by demonstrating performance characteristics that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR 18 Radiated and Conducted Emissions FCC information to the user Interference Potential In...

Page 36: ...s components of any system for subsequent sale are not subject to this Standard since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard This means that Buyers of OEM laser components are solely...

Page 37: ...ied when Keyswitch is in On position Power fail circuit element Yes Yes No lockout1 Disables RF driver laser output if input power is removed then later reapplied AC power failure or remote interlock...

Page 38: ...tic Compatibility Directive 2014 35 EU Low Voltage Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive EN 61010 1 2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measure ment Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 G...

Page 39: ...ety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements EN 61000 6 4 2007 Radiated Emissions Group 1 Class A EN 61000 6 4 2007 Conducted Emissi...

Page 40: ...indi cators and to begin operating the laser This chapter contains the following information Controls and indicators displays and describes exterior controls and indicators on OEM v30 lasers Initial...

Page 41: ...ich the beam exits 3 Optical Accessories Mounting provides six threaded holes 8 32 UNC for mounting optional beam delivery components Because excessive weight may damage the laser consult SYNRAD befor...

Page 42: ...ection point for auxiliary output power as well as input and output signals See Interface connections in theTechnical Reference chapter for RJ45 inter face details and pinouts 7 LASE Indicator illumin...

Page 43: ...inju ries always wear eye protection when in the same area as an exposed laser beam Do not contact the laser beam This product emits an invisible laser beam that is capable of seriously burning human...

Page 44: ...operated your UC 2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC 2000 Laser Controller Operator s Manual for setup and operation instructions before continuing 5 Set the UC 2000 to MANUAL mode and the...

Page 45: ...ote Your controller must provide both tickle and PWM Command signals to the laser See Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for tickle and Command signal descriptions 5 Ensure you...

Page 46: ...gnals Interface connections describes signals and specifications for the OEM v30 s Inter face A DB 9 and Interface B RJ45 Input Output connectors OEM v30 general specifications provides specifications...

Page 47: ...les in the end caps O rings sandwiched between optical elements and each end cap form a gas seal and provide a flexible cushion that allows the slight movement necessary for alignment All optical elem...

Page 48: ...of the laser beam is important in materials processing since a larger beam enter ing the focusing optic produces a smaller focused spot Because the v30 laser beam diverges by 7 mm over each meter of d...

Page 49: ...ness is another important issue affecting performance and becomes increasingly important as laser power increases Dirty or scratched lenses will under perform exhibit a vastly shortened lifetime and m...

Page 50: ...o the laser The externally generated tickle pulse requirement is a square wave with an amplitude ranging from logic low typically 0 V to logic high typically 5 V at a frequency of 5 kHz A single pulse...

Page 51: ...nging these parameters you can command the beam to perform a variety of marking cutting welding or drilling operations The first Command signal parameter signal amplitude is a square wave that is eith...

Page 52: ...rol are gating the ability to turn the laser on and off at the appropriate times and power the ability to control the laser s output energy Both gating and power can be handled by a device such as a p...

Page 53: ...r function generator operating in the range from DC to 1 kHz To pulse or gate the laser connect a signal providing 5 0 VDC pulses to the Gate connector on the rear panel of the UC 2000 Users who inten...

Page 54: ...s outputs The user inputs Laser Enable and PWM Positive PWM Negative enable lasing and provide output power control User outputs indicate v30 ready lase over temperature andinputvoltagestatus PWMinput...

Page 55: ...thin normal limits The Overtemp Fault output sources 20 mA typical 40 mA maximum 5 DC Out output This connection provides a 5 VDC 250 mA maximum user output voltage referenced to GND Pin 8 For example...

Page 56: ...ser Figure below illustrates the input circuit s equivalent internal schematic while the prior table on the fol lowing page provides DB 9 input circuit specifications Figure 4 5 DB 9 input equivalent...

Page 57: ...er supply has stabilized approximately 200 ms after DC power up Sample input circuits Caution possible equipment damage The Interface A DB 9 Laser Enable input is a direct 5V logic input Do not send a...

Page 58: ...put goes high 5V when lasing is possible otherwise the output is low 0V when the laser is not ready Lase Indicator goes high when the PWM signal is sufficient to induce laser output and is low when no...

Page 59: ...s Output Device Type and Specifications Laser Ready 5V logic output buffer Lase Indicator On state Vmin 4 5 VDC 50 mA Overtemp Fault On state typical 5 0 VDC 0 5 mA DC Voltage Fault Off state Vmax 0 8...

Page 60: ...mperature and input voltage status PWM inputs are optoisolated however all other inputs and outputs operate using standard 5V logic levels 0V logic low 5V logic high Both inputs and outputs are ESD pr...

Page 61: ...40 mA maximum 5 Voltage OK output This output is logic high 5 V when DC input voltage is within limits The output is low 0 V if the DC input voltage is under or over voltage limits and the PWR indica...

Page 62: ...by the user Figure below illustrates the input circuit s equivalent internal schematic while below on the following page provides RJ45 input circuit specifications Figure 4 12 RJ45 input equivalent sc...

Page 63: ...input circuits Figure below shows a method for applying a Laser Enable signal to the RJ45 Interface B con nector In this case the customer must also supply the 5V voltage necessary to drive the circui...

Page 64: ...supply voltage is within limits otherwise the output goes low if an under over voltage condition is sensed Note OEM v30 outputs are voltage sources Each output can source only 20 mA typical 40 mA max...

Page 65: ...put module Figure below illustrates the connections required to monitor the RJ45 s Laser OK status or any other RJ45 output using an isolated 5 VDC input module FIRESTAR v30 OUTPUT CIRCUITRY RJ45 INTE...

Page 66: ...450 Watts 450 Watts Minimum Flow Rate 140 CFM per fan 2 1 0 GPM 60 PSI Coolant Temperature 40 C ambient 18 22 C Environmental Specifications Ambient Operating Temperature Range5 15 C 40 C Humidity 0...

Page 67: ...LL BEARING THIS MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN USED FOR BOTTOM ACCESS FASTENING BEAM PATH MAY NOT BE CENTERED OR PERPENDICULAR TO FACEPLATE APERTURE 1 2 3 C DESCRIPTION FINISH MATERIAL REV ECO DATE DESCRIPTION...

Page 68: ...OINT 3X 1875 BALL BEARING THIS MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN USED FOR BOTTOM ACCESS FASTENING BEAM PATH MAY NOT BE CENTERED OR PERPENDICULAR TO FACEPLATE APERTURE 1 2 3 B B DESCRIPTION FINISH MATERIAL REV ECO...

Page 69: ...L BEARING THIS MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN USED FOR BOTTOM ACCESS FASTENING BEAM PATH MAY NOT BE CENTERED OR PERPENDICULAR TO FACEPLATE APERTURE 3 B B DESCRIPTION FINISH MATERIAL REV ECO DATE DESCRIPTION DB...

Page 70: ...DE FOAM CAVITIES AS SHOWN MAKING SURE FRONT OF LASER IS ON THE LEFT 3 SIDE AND TOP OF LASER IS FACING YOU PULL CABLES TO RIGHT SIDE AND COIL NOTE CABLES NOT SHOWN FOR EASE OF ILLUSTRATION 4 PLACE TOP...

Page 71: ...technical reference 60 SYNRAD OEM v30 Operator s Manual Version 2 OEM v30 packaging instructions Figure 4 21 OEM v30 fan water cooled and pre aligned packaging instructions...

Page 72: ...on 2 4 Use information in this chapter to perform maintenance or troubleshoot your Firestar OEM v30 laser This chapter contains the following information Maintenance describes typical v30 maintenance...

Page 73: ...damageelectricalandopticalcomponentsinsidethelaser See Settingcoolant temperature in the Getting Started chapter for details on preventing condensation 2 When using compressed air as a purge assist ga...

Page 74: ...inspect the exterior housing of the laser to ensure that all warning labels are present Refer to Figure 1 in the Laser Safety chapter for label types and locations Storage shipping When preparing a w...

Page 75: ...ntamination of optical surfaces by dirt and skin oils Never handle optics with tools always use gloved hands or fingers Hold optics by the outer edge never touch the coated surface Always place optics...

Page 76: ...ecially when using a cotton swab Drag the wipe without applying any downward pressure Note Use a clean lens wipe on each pass The wipe will pick up and carry surface contaminants that may scratch opti...

Page 77: ...can turn on and operate Before you attempt to perform any service we advise you to read the entire troubleshooting section and review the operational flowchart on the follow ing page Caution possible...

Page 78: ...DC power cable connections fuse and DC voltage levels Check Laser Enable input voltage Apply tickle pulses for 5 10 seconds and then send PWM Command signals to laser Apply 30 VDC power to laser Lase...

Page 79: ...various operating and fault conditions occur LED Interface A DB 9 output status Following show how v30 LED and DB 9 output signal status changes as various operating and fault conditions occur Table...

Page 80: ...D Indicator LED Status Output Signal DB 9 Output Status LASE if tickle applied Off Lase Indicator Low LASE if PWM applied Off Lase Indicator Low RDY Flashing1 Laser Ready Low Overtemp Fault1 High PWR...

Page 81: ...ow how v30 LED and RJ45 output signal status changes as various operating and fault conditions occur Table 5 8 Status LED and Interface B RJ45 output signal overview LED LED StatusOutput Signal Name R...

Page 82: ...Temperature fault LED Indicator LED Status Output Signal RJ45 Output Status LASE if tickle applied Off n a LASE if PWM applied Off n a RDY Flashing1 Laser OK Low Temperature OK1 Low PWR Green Voltage...

Page 83: ...lt Condition Corrective Action in Field RDY Continuous Over Temperature fault Cool laser and then cycle DC power PWR 1 blink Under Voltage fault Verify 30 V under load and cycle DC power PWR 2 blinks...

Page 84: ...ault is indicated by the PWR indicator flashing 3 blinks at 1 2 second intervals If this fault occurs the laser requires service contact SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor PWM Sense Control Boa...

Page 85: ...ng fans are not provid ing adequate airflow to the laser Check that all cooling fans are clear of debris and are providing an airflow rate of at least 4 0 m3 min 140 CFM per fan at a maximum static pr...

Page 86: ...PWM sig nals are applied before tube breakdown occurs On cold starts verify that tickle pulses are being sent to the v30 OEM laser for a period of five to ten seconds before a PWM signal is applied A...

Page 87: ...ected and DC voltage is correct but the following LED and I O states exist LASE LED Off Lase Indicator Low 0V RDY LED Off Laser Ready Low 0V Laser OK Low 0V PWR LED Off Overtemp Fault Low 0V Temperatu...

Page 88: ...on possible equipment damage If you operate your laser or marking head in a dirty or dusty environ ment contact SYNRAD about the risks of doing so and precautions you can take to increase the longevit...

Page 89: ...ics are fragile and must be handled carefully If the optic requires cleaning then refer back to Maintenance for cleaning instructions Use only recommended cleaning materials see Table 4 1 to prevent s...

Page 90: ...4 4 2 4 17 FCC 6 interface connectors 1 14 3 9 3 15 Laser Enable input 3 12 3 18 mounting orientation 1 6 optic damage 3 2 4 3 4 5 reverse polarity 1 13 voiding warranty 4 6 Center for Devices and Rad...

Page 91: ...tection 1 2 4 4 6 laser radiation 1 2 4 4 3 4 6 4 18 DB 9 Interface A connector 1 5 1 13 1 14 2 3 2 5 2 6 3 9 3 15 4 13 4 14 4 16 input circuitry 3 11 3 13 input circuit specifications 3 12 output cir...

Page 92: ...tructions 1 3 3 25 3 26 4 3 packing unpacking 1 3 4 3 safety features 7 specifications 3 21 storage shipping 1 3 4 3 technical overview 3 2 3 4 troubleshooting 4 6 4 17 Firestar base plate mounting 1...

Page 93: ...input 7 1 13 1 14 1 15 1 16 2 4 2 5 2 6 3 3 3 9 3 11 3 13 3 15 3 17 3 19 4 8 4 9 4 11 4 12 4 13 signal description 3 10 3 16 signal specifications 3 12 3 18 Laser faults 4 8 4 17 Lase Indicator output...

Page 94: ...4 4 15 4 16 Voltage OK 3 16 3 19 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 Over Temperature fault 3 10 3 16 4 9 4 11 4 12 4 14 Over temperature protection 7 Overtemp Fault output 3 13 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 13 4 14...

Page 95: ...cuit 3 18 RJ45 output circuit 3 19 OEM v30 3 21 PWM Command signal 3 7 Status LEDs 2 4 3 9 4 8 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 Storage shipping 1 3 4 3 T Technical overview 3 2 3 4 beam delivery optics 3 3 c...

Page 96: ...laser safety precautions 2 Quick Start Plug 1 14 toxic exposure 4 2 4 18 UC 2000 Gate logic 3 8 Warning labels 3 4 7 4 2 Warranty information ix Water cooling chiller guidelines 1 7 coolants 1 8 cool...

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