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SSYNRAD OEM v30 Operator’s Manual Version 2
Introduction
The Introduction section includes subsections:
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Firestar nomenclature
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Model numbers
The Firestar
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v30 laser is designed to provide OEMs a compact, cost-effective 30 W laser package. Al-
though the OEM v30 is part of the Firestar family of lasers, its user interface differs significantly from the
standard Firestar interface design. With the exception of the optoisolated PWM input, PWM Positive, all
OEM v30 input and output signals operate at 5V logic levels to ensure compatibility and ease of installa-
tion when retrofitting the Firestar v30 into existing 30 W laser systems. The OEM v30 control board also
differs from other Firestar v-Series models in that it does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator—users
should provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM signals.
Important Note:
Firestar OEM v30SxG models do not include a five-second delay function. This
means a tickle signal can be applied immediately after the Laser Enable input is
activated, effectively eliminating the delay on laser power-up or interlock activa-
tion. See Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal
specifications and recommended duration prior to lasing.
As with other laser safety requirements, the OEM or system integrator is solely
responsible for designing the system to incorporate a five-second delay and any other
controls required by relevant laser safety standards for Class 4 laser devices.
Note: 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 the Technical
Reference chapter for details.
The OEM v30 laser is available in either air-cooled (SAG) fan-cooled (SFG), or water-cooled (SWG)
configurations
The Firestar OEM v30 laser is an OEM product intended for incorporation as a component in a laser pro-
cessing system and as such does not comply with 21 CFR, Subchapter J or EN 60825-1 without additional
safeguards.
Firestar nomenclature
Firestar lasers are divided into two distinct functional categories: Keyswitch and OEM models. OEM lasers,
like the OEM v30, do not incorporate keyswitch or shutter functions required by CDRH and EN 60825-1
regulations because they are designed as components for integration into larger processing systems by the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or System Integrator who bears full responsibility for meeting
the appropriate laser safety requirements for systems incorporating Class 4 lasers.
Model numbers
The last three characters in the Firestar model number serve to designate the functional category, cool-
ing method, and model version. The functional category is indicated by either a “K” for Keyswitch or “S”
(Switch-less) for OEM models. The next letter indicates the cooling method: “W” for water-cooled units,
“F” for fan-cooled units, and “A” for air-cooled lasers (where the customer must provide the proper cooling
via fans or blowers). The last letter in the model number indicates the current model version beginning
with “B”. For example, the model number FSV30SAG designates the Firestar v30 laser as an OEM, air-
cooled, “G” version unit.
