Synrad Pulstar P100 Series, Operator'S Manual

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operation
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4 Synrad Pulstar p100 operator’s manual
Start-up and pulsed operation
The Start-up and pulsed operation section includes subsections:
■ Initial start-up with UC-2000 Controller
■ Pulsed operation from PWM signal source
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This Class 4 laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in
the 10.6 µm CO
2
wavelength band. Since direct or diffuse laser radia-
tion can inflict severe corneal injuries, always wear eye protection
when in the same area as an exposed laser beam. Do not allow the
laser beam to contact a person. This product emits an invisible laser
beam that is capable of seriously burning human tissue.
Always be aware of the beam’s path and always use a beam block
while testing.
Warning
serious
personal
injury
Remote interlock faults are not latched on Pulstar OEM p100 lasers.
Clearing the fault condition re-enables the
RDY
indicator and the
laser will fire immediately provided the
SHT
indicator is lit and a
PWM Command signal is applied. Because exposure to 10.6 µm CO
2
laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries and seriously burn
human tissue, the OEM or System Integrator must ensure that appro-
priate safeguards are in place to prevent unintended lasing.
Warning
serious
personal
injury
The use of the Quick Start Plug bypasses the laser’s safety interlock
function, potentially exposing personnel in the area to
invisible
infrared laser radiation.
The Quick Start Plug is intended only for initial testing and trouble-
shooting by qualified personnel. In normal operation, the laser’s
Remote Interlock input should be connected to the machine’s safety
interlock circuitry.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Contamination on the laser’s output window (or on any beam deliv-
ery optic) can absorb enough energy to damage optical components
in the beam path. Periodically inspect the p100’s output window and
all other beam delivery optics for signs of contaminants and then
carefully clean as required. In dirty environments, purge laser optics
using filtered air or nitrogen to prevent vapor and debris from accu-
mulating on optical surfaces.