Datalogic Arex 30W, Arex 50W User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

> Arex

30W – 50W

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ArexTM 30W - 50W User’s Manual Ed.: 05/2017

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Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.

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SYMBOLS

Symbols used in this m anual along with their meaning are show n below. Symbols and signs are repeated within the chapters and/or sections and have the following meaning:

Generic Warning:

This symbol indicates the need to read the manual carefully or the necessity of an important maneuver or maintenance operation

Electricity Warning:

This symbol indicates d angerous voltage associated with t he laser product, or po werful enough to constitute an electrical risk. This symbol may also appear on the marking system at the risk area

Laser Warning:

This symbol indicates the danger of exposure t o visible or invisible las er radiation. T his symbol may also appear on the marking system at the risk area

Fire Warning:

This symbol indicates the d anger of a fire w hen proce ssing flam mable m aterials. Because th ere is a danger of fire, it is indispensable to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when commissioning the marking system

Notice:

Notes, usage tips, or additional information.

Note:

Carefully read the user’s manual before using the marking system.

REVISION INDEX

Revision Date

Number of added or edited

pages

821004080 30/10/2015 Release

821004081 03/02/2016 General Review

821004082 rev.D 05/05/2016 16, Appendix C

821004083 rev.E 22/05/2017 ii, Appendix F

NOTE:

We sometimes update the documentation after original publication. Therefore, you should also review the documentation at www.datalogic.com for updates.

FOREWORD

Information included in this manual is intended for a qualified inst aller able to integrate the marking system into a system, complying with all the protection features required by international rules and local legislations. Refer to the Appendices for further information.

Following manual refers to ArexTM Fiber 130X-TLS2 and 150X-TLS2 marking systems in Class 4 configuration.

In addition to being pr ofessionally trained in their ro le, personnel assigned to w ork on the marking system must be informed and m ade acquainted with the risks inherent to invisible and visib le laser radiation. The operator is required to caref ully read the section of the m anual concerning safet y instructions as well as the sections related to matters falling under her/his responsibility.

The workers assigned to the marking system can be identified as:

• OPERATOR

responsible for loading elements to be processed, visually checking the work cycle, removing the finished product and cleaning the marking system.

• MAINTENANCE WORKER

responsible for the electrical, mechanical and optical m aintenance and adjustment of the marking system.

WARNING!

Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use of marking system of its

manufacture

NOTE:

BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER, READ CAREFULLY THE APPENDICES.

OVERVIEW

The Fiber Laser marking system developed and manufactured by Datalogic employs the most advanced technologies with regards to the mechanical-optical part, the electronic control of laser beam power, communication and the overall safety of the entire system.

OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING

In pulsed or continuous operation mode, the laser generates an invisible, high-energy infrared beam. In order t o obtain a mor e accur ate focus, t he laser beam is fir st enlarged using a n optica l expansi on s ystem and then deflected by a scanning system consisting of two mirrors mounted on galvanometric motors. These mirrors deflect the beam in a controlled beam along the X and Y axes; processing of the product surface occurs by coordinating the movement of the two motors with the turning on/off of the laser beam. The deflected laser beam is focused by an F-Theta scan lens before it hits the surface of the product. Generally speaking, the marking is carried out within the focus of the beam.

LASER SOURCE

On ArexTM marking system it is used a sealed fiber laser source. This source is based on the new fiber solid state technology. It guaranties high stability, lower sensi ti vit y on optical misalignment and a longer product lif etime.

GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING HEAD

The scanning head feat ures two def lection m irrors that deflec t the beam in an X and Y d irection, dep ending on the graphics/pattern to be reproduced.

MARKING SOFTWARE

The marking software Lighter is preinstalled on the system.

NOTE:

Consult Lighter software user’s manual for a proper use of the same.

NOTE:

Consult the proper Appendix to upgrade the preinstalled software if necessary.

WARNING!

Marking system installation in secure environment is responsibility of the system integrator!

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The ArexTM marking system features a po wer supply unit whose size is compatible with the standard 19” 2,5U in varnished steel, a n d a s c an head whose compact dimensions m ake it eas y to integrate into a system that comprises saf ety systems required by applicable regulations , the management of mark ing signals and the customer’s complementary modules, if any.

All marking system connections are found on the rear of the rack: mains power supply, safety, electrical signals, communication ports, patch cord to the scanner head, while the front features key and enable command devices, status LED i n ad dit ion t o a USB connector for c om munication with the internal embedded controller.

Figure 1: Control Rack and Scan Head.

WARNING!

Laser marking m ay strongly inter act with m aterials through a ther mal carboniza tion process with t he emission of fumes and vapours.

Adequate fume extractor and fume treatment must be provided for, especially when working on plastic materials such PVC.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Access to the interna l part s of the marking system is al lo wed o nly to authorized pe rs onnel, du ly qualified and trained with regards to risks of optical and electrical nature. Datalogic d eclines any and al l responsibility for work carried out on live parts by untrained or unauthorized personnel.

WARNING!

It is forbidden to change the intended use for which the system was designed and developed. Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for improper use of its marking system.

WARNING!

These marking system actuation is demanded to the system integrator.

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SYMBOLS III REVISION INDEX IV FOREWORD V OVERVIEW VI

OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING vi

LASER SOURCE vi

GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING HEAD vi MARKING SOFTWARE vi IMPORTANT WARNINGS vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII 1 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 10

1.1 UNPACKING 10

1.2 MAIN HARDWARE 11

1.3 CABLE AND ACCESSORIES 11

1.4 TRANSPORT 12

1.5 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION 12

1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING 13

1.7 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT 15

1.8 FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR 15

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16

2.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 16

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE LASER

2.2.1 SCAN HEAD 18

2.2.2 CONTROL RACK 19

2.3 MARKING AREA SPEC IF I C AT I ON 20

2.4 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS 22

2.4.1 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR 22

2.4.2 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR (LASER CONTROL) 24

2.4.3 AXES CONNECTOR (I/O CONTROL) 29

2.4.4 RS232 CONNECTOR (COM2) 30

2.4.5 ENCODER CONNECTOR 31

2.4.6 PHOTOCELL CONNECTOR 31

2.5 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS 32

2.6 CONNECTION EXAMPLE 33

3 INSTALLATION AND SET UP 34

3.1 CONNECTIONS 34

3.1.1 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR CONNECTION 34

3.1.2 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR CONNECTION 35

3.1.3 POWER SUPPLY CABLE CONNECTION 36

3.1.4 GROUND CONNECTION 36

3.1.5 LOCAL MODE CONNECTION 37

3.1.6 REMOTE MODE CONNECTION 38

3.1.7 F-THETA LENS PROTECTION CAP REMOVAL 39

MODULES 18

4 USE AND OPERATION 40

4.1 TURNING ON SEQUENCE 40

4.1.1 ADVICE ON USING THE SYSTEM 43

4.2 LOCAL MODE OPERATIONS 44

4.3 REMOTE MODE OPERATIONS 44

4.4 OPERATING IN LOCAL MODE 46

4.4.1 HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT YOUR FIRST GRAPHIC DOCUMENT 47

4.4.2 HOW TO TEST AND ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT 50

4.4.3 HOW TO USE EXTERNAL SIGNALS TO ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT 52

5 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE 54

5.1 CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT 54

5.2 CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS 57

5.3 CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING 60

5.4 REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION 62

6 ACCESSORIES 64

6.1 CONTROL BOX 64

6.2 MARKING ON FLY KIT 65

6.3 RACK HANDLES 65

7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 66

7.1 SEALS 66

7.2 MAINTENANCE 67

7.2.1 F-THETA SCAN LENS CLEANING PROCEDURE 67

7.2.2 AIR FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE 68

7.3 PRODUCT SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE 69

APPENDIX A: LABEL 70

POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS 71

APPENDIX B: STANDARDS 72

LASER STANDARDS 72 CE COMPLIANCE 72 FCC COMPLIANCE 72

APPENDIX C: AREX

SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF AREX

SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING EN ISO 13849-1:2008 73

APPENDIX D: NOTE ABOUT LASER 76

LASER SAFET Y 76

LASER RADIATIO N 77 ABSORPTION OF LASER RADIATION 78 CLASSIFICATION AND DANGER LEVEL 78 RADIATION VIEWING CONDITIONS 79 DIRECT VIEWING OF THE LASER BEAM 79 DIRECT VIEWING OF THE BEAM AFTER MIRROR REFLECTION 79 DIRECT VIEWING OF THE BEAM OUTPUT BY AN OPTICAL FIBER 79 DIRECT VIEWING OF THE BEAM AFTER FOCUSING 79 SCATTERED VIEWING OF THE BEAM AFTER FOCUSING 79 N.O.H.D. DETERMINATION AND O.D. OF PROTECTION GOGGLES 80 EYES AND SKIN RISKS 82 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 82 COLLATERAL RISK 82

APPENDIX E: SOFTWARE UPGRADE 84 APPENDIX F: RECOVER THE SYSTEM USING USB RECOVERY DISK 86 APPENDIX G: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 92 FIGURES 94

1 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

1.1 UNPACKING

When unpacking the marking system from the shipping carton you should:

• Remove the documentation from the top of the marking system

• Remove the accessories

• Carefully remove the marking system from the packaging using both hands

WARNING!

Be extremely careful to not damage the connection cable between Scan Head and Rack.

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Figure 2: Unpacking.

Before installing or operating the marking system, you should:

• Inspect the shipping container for damage

• Inspect the marking system for signs of damage

• Confirm that the shipping carton contains all items on the shipping inventory list including any

accessories

Retain all packaging m aterials until th e marking s ystem has been inspected f or completenes s and damage, and you have checked the operating performance. If anything is missing or defective, see chapter 7 for contact details.

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

Control Rack

Scan Head

F-Theta

1.2 MAIN HARDWARE

WARNING!

Rack and Scan Head are joined b y a conn ectio n cabl e 3 m et ers long, refer red a s Head Cable. Rack and Scan Head are NOT separable.

WARNING!

To avoid damaging or break ing the optical fiber, never s ubject it to a bending radius bel ow the lim its specified in the technical specification table.

1.3 CABLE AND ACCESSORIES

Power Supply cable Command Box Connector (*) Interlock connector (*) System Keys

USB flash drive Rack adapters Manuals Test Report Sample Test

* If this connector is used, the marking system works in DANGEROUS condition (MUTING DEVICE).

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1.4 TRANSPORT

The m arking system can be easil y lifted up and moved by a single person thanks to its compact size and reduced weight.

WARNING!

Rack and Scan Head are j o ine d b y a connec t ion cable 3 meters long. Rack and Scan Head are NOT separable!

WARNING!

To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, n ever subject it a bending rad ius below the limits specified in the technical specification table.

Figure 3: Transport.

WARNING!

The ArexTM marking system is a delicate optical device, avoid damaging it with shock and vibrations.

WARNING!

Be extremely careful to not damage the connection cable between Scan Head and Rack.

1.5 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION

If the marking s ystem is brought direct ly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condens e inside or outside the marking system. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the marking system.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the marking system and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condens e when you bring the m arking system from a cold place into a w arm place (or vice versa) or when you use the marking system in a humid place as shown below.

How to avoid moisture condensation

When you bring the mark ing system from a cold place into a warm place, put it in a pl astic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING

The marking system must be positioned in a safely manner and the precautions listed below must be followed:

Figure 4: Positioning rack.

Figure 5: Vertical positioning (need additional fixing).

WARNING!

DO NOT fix the marking system in manner not shown in figure.

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The marking s ystem can be fitted inside a spec ial rack c abinet equipped with sp ecial support shou lders and handles, available on request. The figure below shows the mounting points for mounting in rack (rack handles available as accessory):

Figure 6: Fixing points on shrug rack (cabinet assembly).

NOTE:

In order to prevent mar king distortions, install a vibrom eter on the base of the piece to be mark ed and check for the absence of vibrations during the marking process.

NOTE:

It is recommended to install the resonator on a micrometer positioning Z-axis system!

The Scan Head must be fixed to a suitable base (not supplied by Datalogic) using the four M5 threaded holes and the two slotted seats:

Figure 7: Fixing points on Scan Head (vertical mount).

The Scan Head unit, just like the control rack, must be safely positioned and fixed to a stable surface, vibration-free. The Scan Head can be fixed either vertically or horizontally. In order to prevent marking distortions, avoid any vibration between Scan Head and piece to be marked.

WARNING!

It is very important to s ecure the laser system before you start m arking the piece since improper securing or positioning may cause serious damage.

Do not secure the m arking system in a way other than the one described in the figure.

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1.7 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT

The control rack must be instal led in a suitable environment in order t o allow proper air flow passage a nd correct housing of the cables.

is an air coole d marking system : an adequate air f low is necessar y to guarantee its c orrect cooling.

Arex Installation must not slow or stop the flow of air cooling. Moreover, do not install a heat source near. Clean air f ilter w hen it is d ir ty. If the air f ilter is dirt y, th e air -f lo w m ight b ec ome not sufficient to ensure correct cooling and might stop marking operation. Clean or exchange air filter periodically.

Figure 8: Rack installation environme nt.

WARNING!

DO NOT place heavy objects on top of rack!

1.8 FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR

During marking proc ess, dust and/or gas may be produc ed. It is important to use ade quate fume extractor and/or air filtration.

WARNING!

Marking PVC (or other plas tic material) can cause the release of chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser opera tor and to the las er system itself. Always use adequat e fum e extrac tor during PVC and plastic marking.

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER, RE AD CAREFULLY THE APPENDICES.

WARNING!

ArexTM is a CLASS 4 L ASER PRODUCT and it is the r esponsi bilit y of the O EM/s ystem integra tor t o

provide the safety completeness to be ready-to-use.

2.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

CONTROL RACK MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Weight 16 Kg

Height 111 mm

Width 430 mm Depth 370 mm

IP Rating IP21

SCAN HEAD MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Weight 3 Kg*

Height 90 mm*

Width 112 mm Depth 300 mm

IP Rating IP54

* without F-Theta scan lens

NOTE:

Refer to Datalogic’s website for detailed drawings.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Storage temperature

-10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F)

Package Drop Test

60 cm

30W

50W

Environmental temperature

5°C to 40°C (41° to 104°F)

5°C to 35°C (41° to 95°F)

Humidity

< 90% without condensation

Altitude

< 2000 m

Pollution Degree

Overvoltage Categor y

Input Voltage

100 to 240 V AC

Max Power

300W

330W

Modello 30W

50W

LASER SOURCE (specification @25°C)

Average Power W 30

Pulse energy (max)

Peak power (max)

Central emission wavelength

1060 - 1080

Repetition Rate

kHz

30 ÷ 200

50 ÷ 200

Laser aiming beam Class 2M ≤ 1mW @ 660nm

Cooling

Forced Air

Noise

dB(A)

< 70 at 1 meter

OTHER

HEAD CABLE minimum bending radius

150 mm (fixed installation)

300 mm (mobile installation)

Marking head cable length

3 meters

Beam deflection

High speed galvanometer scanning system

MOF (Marking on the fly)

YES [constant speed or encoder]

Marking Control and Software

EMC embedded control and Lighter Suite

Communication

RS232, Ethernet (TCP/IP 10, 100 Mbit), digital I/O

STORAGE AND TRASPORTATION CONDITIONS

Shock and vibrations MIL 810E “CAT 1 Basic Transportation”

WARNING!

This product includes precision optical parts; avoid vibration and shocks: marking quality may deteriorate.

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

Input Current 3 to 1,25A max 3,3 to 1,4A max

PERFORMACE

Laser Type Class 4 Pulsed Fiber Laser

Laser Focus Beam Class 2 : 1 mW @ 635 nm

Marking Speed1 Up to 2000 mm/s -500 car/s

Line speed – Productivity2 Up to 75 m/min – 3 Pcs/s

May vary: measured with f= 160mm

Single line string, Roman-s font

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE LASER MODULES

2.2.1 SCAN HEAD

A description of the main parts of the Scan Head unit is provided here below:

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Figure 9: Scan Head overview

1) Main connection Rack-Scan Head 3) Status LED bar

2) F-Theta Scan Lens 4) Focusing Beam output

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.2.2 CONTROL RACK

The control rack is described here below in order to provide the right information for proper installation:

Figure 10: Control rack overview.

1) Status LED 9) I/O connector (Axes Control)

2) Enable selector 10) Main connection to Scan Head

3) Key selector 11) 3x USB connectors

4) USB connector 12) RS232 connector

5) Mains power supply connection 13) Interlock connector

6) LAN connector 14) Photocell connector

7) VGA connector 15) Encoder connector

8) Command Box connector (Laser Control) 16) Earth ground

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F-Theta Scan Lens

ƒ = 160S

ƒ = 254S

Working Distance

183 ± 5

280 ± 4

Fixing Distanc e

197 ± 6

300 ± 5

Marking Area

mm2

85 x 85

100 x 100

F-Theta Scan Lens

ƒ = 160L

ƒ = 254L

ƒ = 330L

Working Distance

176 ± 2

296 ± 5

388 ± 6

Fixing Distanc e

212 ± 3

367 ± 6

471 ± 7

Marking Area

mm2

100 x 100

170 x 170

210 x 210

2.3 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION

Datalogic provides a wide range of F-Theta sc an lenses to be attached to the scanning he ad to focus the laser beam in flat Marking Field, in order to achieve high-resolution marking results.

These F-Theta scan lense s are available to best-match the object (i.e. : logo; string; 2D matr ix; etc.) to be marked with custom er need, over the material processing, an d fit the standard Datalogic Scanning H ead; further solutions about different models of lenses and scanning heads will be considered upon request.

The table below lists the standard F-Theta scan lenses currently availabl e:

F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M39

F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M85

NOTE:

Definition of Mark ing Area: square marking field within which power is > 95% respect to power in center.

WARNING!

This product was d esigned to use only certain conf igurations of F-Theta lens and mark ing field. If your needs are not satisfied by current available F-Theta lens configurations please contact Datalogic for a solution. T he use of other F-Theta lenses or operation outs ide the specified m arking field for a certain F-Theta l ens configuration can lea d to damage of F-Theta lens, scanning head or laser source. Such damage is not covered by warranty!

WARNING!

For each F-Theta lens conf iguration Datalo gic recomm ends the use of c ertain adapter. This adapter ensures that residual back ref lections cause d by F-T heta lens do not dam age optics of the scanni ng head. The removal of such adapter or its incorrect use (for example inc omplete threading, use of another F-Theta lens a dapter, etc .) can lead to damage of the F-Theta le ns, scannin g head or las er source. Such damage is not covered by warranty!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

Working Distance is defined as the distance between the center of the marking area (defined in the focal plane) and the last mechanical edge of the F-Theta Scan Lens. Refer to the following figure.

WD: Working Distance FD: Fixing Distance MA: Marking Area AB: Aiming beam FB: Focusing beam

Figure 11: Marking area.

NOTE:

For systems equipped with standard Small F-Theta Scan Lens (M39) the focus condition is obtained by matching the Aiming Beam with the Focusing beam.

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2.4 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS

2.4.1 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR

Interlock disables the Class 4 laser sour ce inside the laser s ystem. Interlock internal circ uit is designed to comply with the single fault conditio n.

PANEL CONNECTOR Type SWITCHCRAFT TB Series male Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) panel mount connector, 4 positions.

Figure 12: Male panel plug cod. TB4M (front view).

NOTE:

See appendix D about the compliance to EN ISO 13849-1:2008.

PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM

1 VCC_INT_A OUTPUT

2 INTERLOCK_A INPUT

3 GND GND

4 INTERLOCK_B INPUT

24V DC reference for

INTERLOCK IN signal A

Ground reference for

INTERLOCK IN signal B

PIN 1- PIN 2 PIN 3- PIN 4 MARKING FUNCTIONALITY CONDITION

CONTACT OPEN CONTACT OPEN NOT POSSIBLE SAFE CONTACT CLOSED CONTACT OPEN NOT POSSIBLE DANGEROUS CONTACT OPEN CONTACT CLOSED NOT POSSIBLE DANGEROUS CONTACT CLOSED CONTACT CLOSED POSSIBLE DANGEROUS

WARNING!

In order to NO T D AM AG E the i nterlock cir cuitry, we recomm ended using “dry circuit” ( zero voltage) switches or relay circuitry.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PLUG CONNECTOR

Connector type SWITCHCRAFT TA Series Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) female cable mount connectors, 4 positions.

Figure 13: Female cable mount connector cod. TA4FX (solder view).

WARNING!

If the interlock gold connec tor is used, the marking system is in DANGEROUS condition (MUTI NG DEVICE).

NOTE:

To restore the marking system it is necessary to repeat the “Turning on sequenc e” without shutting down the system. See chapter 4.1

for more details.

Secondary external ENABLE signal (see par. 2.4.2.1)

- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened

Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for drive input

This signal is used to start to the marking process when a

- HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking process

External KEY signal (see paragraph 2.4.2.2)

- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened

This signal is used to stop the marking process (see

- HIGH level pulsed signal stop the marking process

2.4.2 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR (LASER CONTROL)

Panel socket Sub-D, 25 positions, female.

Figure 14: Female panel socket Sub-D 25 (front view).

PIN SIGNAL TYPE (***) DESCRIPTION

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1 12V_ENABLE_B

2 EXT_ENABLE_B Digital Input

3 RESERVED Digital Output DO NOT CONNECT

4 EXT_12V

5 EXT_12V

6 EXT_12V

7 12V_ENABLE_A

8 EXT_ENABLE_A Digital Input

9 BUSY (*) Digital Output

Output power supply

12V DC power supply available for EXT_ENABLE_B (max 250mA)

- HIGH level: contact closed

logical HIGH (max 250mA)

logical HIGH (max 250mA) 12V DC power supply available for EXT_ENABLE_A

(max 250mA) Primary external ENABLE signal (see paragraph 2.4.2.1)

- HIGH level: contact closed;

- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened

This signal is used to know if the current spooler is executing (marking in progress) (see paragraph 2.4.2.4)

- ON during marking process

CONNECTOR

PRESENCE

11 START MARKING (*) Digital Input

12 EXT_KEY Digital Input

13 STOP MARKING (*) Digital Input

Digital Input

This signal is used to check the presence of the command box connector (see paragraph 2.6)

- HIGH level: normal operation;

- LOW level or disconnected: laser source faulty

document or a sequence is running in AUTO MODE (**) or WORK MODE (**): (see paragraph

- HIGH level: contact closed;

paragraph 2.4.2.4)

2.4.2.4)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

14 RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT 15 RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT 16 RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT

This signal is used to know if the marking process is

17 END Digital Output

18 POWER_ON Digital Output

19 GND Ground Ground reference

20 SYSTEM_ALARM Digital Output

21 GND Ground Ground reference

22 ENABLE_OUT Digital Output

finished: (see paragraph 2.4.2.4):

- ON at the end of marking process This signal is used to know if the system is already

warmed up: (see paragraph 2.4.2.3)

- ON when the laser is in STAND_BY or READY state

This signal is used to know if the system is in booting up state or in error state: (see paragraph 2.4.2.3)

- ON during BOOTING UP

- ON in case of system error

This signal is used to know if the system is ready to emit laser radiation: (see paragraph 2.4.2.3)

- ON when the system is in READY state

This signal is used to know if a document, sequence or script is loaded and ready to be executed:

- ON when a document or a sequence is running in AUTO MODE (**) or WORK MODE (**) (SW_READY

23 SW_READY (*) Digital Output

COMPATIBILITY (**) = true)

- ON when a document or a sequence is running in AUTO MODE (**) and laser in READY state (SW_READY COMPATIBILITY (**) = false)

- ON when a script is running n AUTO MODE (**) and “IoPort.setReady (true)” function is used

24 GND Ground Ground reference 25 GND Ground Ground reference

(*) refers to Lighter user’s manual “Setting I/O parameters” paragraph to set the signal properties (**) refers to Lighter user’s manual (***) refer to paragraph 2.5

NOTE:

Connection example in paragraph 2.6.

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2.4.2.1 ENABLE SIGNAL’S SCHEME (COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR)

Figure 15: ENABLE signal’s scheme.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.4.2.2 KEY SIGNAL’S SCHEME (COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR)

Figure 16: KEY signal’s scheme.

2.4.2.3 LASER CONTROL SIGNALS TIMING

Figure 17: Timing control signals.

2.4.2.4 MARKING PROCESS SIGNALS TIMING

The following diagram illustrates the possible timings and settings of these signals:

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Figure 18: Timing signals

The time intervals in the diagram can all be programmed with a resolution of 1 ms

Start Time For setting the minimum acceptable time for the START_MARKING signal

Start Delay For delaying the start of marking process

Bus y Adva nc e BUSY signal corresponding to marking progress

Stop Time The minimum time for stop signal to stop the marking process

Busy Delay For delaying the Laser END signal with respect to laser emission

End Time For setting the Laser END activation time

(*) Refer to Lighter user’s manual “Setting I/O parameters” to set the signal’s properties.

(*).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Generic input or X-Axis disable signal. When HIGH, prior to activation

Generic input or Y-Axis disable signal. When HIGH,

prior to activation

Generic input or Z-Axis disable signal. When HIGH, prior to activation

2.4.3 AXES CONNECTOR (I/O CONTROL)

Panel socket Sub-D, 25 positions, male.

Figure 19: Male panel socket Sub-D 25 (front view).

PIN SIGNAL TYPE (**) DESCRIPTION

1 EXT_12V

OUTPUT_0 (*) or

STEP_Y OUTPUT_2 (*) or

STEP_Z OUTPUT_4 (*) or

BRAKE X OUTPUT_6 (*) or

BRAKE Y OUTPUT_8 (*) or

BRAKE Z INPUT_0 (*) or

ZERO X INPUT_1 (*) or

ZERO Y INPUT_2 (*) or

ZERO Z INPUT_3 (*) or

DISABLE X

Output Power supply

Digital Output

Digital Input

Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for drive input logical HIGH (max 250mA)

Generic output or Y-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control (**)

Generic output or Z-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control (**)

Generic output or X-Axis electromechanical brake release signal. ON during drive motion

Generic output or Y-Axis electromechanical brake release signal. ON during drive motion

Generic output or Z-Axis electromechanical brake release signal. ON during drive motion

Generic input or X-Axis home sensor input. The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH

Generic input or Y-Axis home sensor input. The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH

Generic input or Z-Axis home sensor input. The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH

the corresponding step signal remains in the status

INPUT_4 (*) or

DISABLE Y INPUT_5 (*) or

DISABLE Z

13 GND Ground Ground reference

OUTPUT_12 (*) or

STEP R OUTPUT_1 (*) or

STEP X

Digital Input

Digital Output

the corresponding step signal remains in the status

Generic output or R-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control

Generic output or X-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control

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REVISION INDEX

FOREWORD

OVERVIEW

OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING

LASER SOURCE

GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING HEAD

MARKING SOFTWARE

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

1.1 UNPACKING

1.2 MAIN HARDWARE

1.3 CABLE AND ACCESSORIES

1.4 TRANSPORT

1.5 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION

1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING

1.7 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT

1.8 FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE LASER MODULES

2.2.1 SCAN HEAD

2.2.2 CONTROL RACK

2.3 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION

2.4 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS

2.4.1 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR

2.4.2 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR (LASER CONTROL)

2.4.2.1 ENABLE SIGNAL’S SCHEME (COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR)

2.4.2.2 KEY SIGNAL’S SCHEME (COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR)

2.4.2.3 LASER CONTROL SIGNALS TIMING

2.4.2.4 MARKING PROCESS SIGNALS TIMING

2.4.3 AXES CONNECTOR (I/O CONTROL)