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Arex™ 400

User’s Manual
Laser Marker
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Datalogic S.r.l.
Via S. Vitalino, 13 40012 Calderara di Reno — Italy Tel. +39 051 3147011 Fax +39 051 3147205
Arex™ 400 User’s Manual Original Instructions Ed.: 06/2019
This manual refers to Lighter™ Suite version 7.1.0 and later.
© 2018-2019 Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this docu- mentation may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates.
Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many coun­tries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U.
Arex™ 400, Arex™, Lighter™ Suite, Marvis™ and Matrix™ are trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A.and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks and bands are property of their respective owners.
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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Table of Contents

PREFACE .............................................................................................................................................................................. VII
Conventions ................................................................................................................................................................................... viii
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................... viii
Model Description ............................................................................................................................................................................ix
PRO Version ..............................................................................................................................................................................ix
BASIC Version ...........................................................................................................................................................................ix
CE Compliance ...................................................................................................................................................................................x
FCC Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................................x
EAC Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................................x
UL Compliance ..................................................................................................................................................................................xi
Laser Standards ..............................................................................................................................................................................xii
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................................xiii
Laser Source ...........................................................................................................................................................................xiii
Galvanometric scan head ......................................................................................................................................................xiii
Operation of a laser marker with galvanometric scanning ...............................................................................................xiii
Marking Software ...................................................................................................................................................................xiii
Important Warnings ..............................................................................................................................................................xiv
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents of the packaging .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
On moisture condensation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Note on moisture condensation ............................................................................................................................................. 5
If moisture condensation occurs ............................................................................................................................................ 5
How to avoid moisture condensation .................................................................................................................................... 5
Fixing and positioning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Control Rack installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Horizontal installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Vertical installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Control rack mounting screws length .................................................................................................................................. 10
Scan Head installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Scan head mounting screws length ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation environment .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Control rack ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Scan Head ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Fume / Dust extractor ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Technical Characteristics .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Product Description ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Control rack ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Scan head ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Marking Area Specification ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ 110-XXX, 120-XXX and A20-X6X ........................................................................................ 22
F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ 130-X6X and 150-X6X ......................................................................................................... 23
Green Spot ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connectors Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Safety Circuit ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Control rack back panel connector ............................................................................................................................... 25
Muting Device ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Command Box (Laser Control) .............................................................................................................................................. 28
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Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................28
Muting Device .................................................................................................................................................................29
Axes (I/O Control) ....................................................................................................................................................................30
Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................30
Encoder ....................................................................................................................................................................................31
Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................31
Photocell ..................................................................................................................................................................................31
Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................31
Device Port 1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................32
Device Port 2 ...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................32
RS232 (COM3) ..........................................................................................................................................................................33
Control rack back panel connector ................................................................................................................................33
Ext Focus .................................................................................................................................................................................33
Scan head connector ......................................................................................................................................................33
Input/Output specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................34
Digital Input .............................................................................................................................................................................34
Digital Output ..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Laser Marker States .......................................................................................................................................................................35
Normal Operation States .......................................................................................................................................................35
Error States .............................................................................................................................................................................35
Warning State .........................................................................................................................................................................35
Control the Laser Marker States ...........................................................................................................................................36
Key Selector mode ..........................................................................................................................................................36
Command Box mode ......................................................................................................................................................36
Timing Diagrams .............................................................................................................................................................................37
Turning On sequence ..............................................................................................................................................................37
Marking control signals behavior ..........................................................................................................................................37
SW_Ready output signal (Ready to Mark mode) .................................................................................................................38
Good\Bad output signal ........................................................................................................................................................38
System_Alarm output signal .................................................................................................................................................38
MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior ..............................................................................................................................................39
Safety functions behavior ......................................................................................................................................................39
Interlock behavior ...........................................................................................................................................................39
Laser_Stop behavior .......................................................................................................................................................39
Green Spot behavior ...............................................................................................................................................................40
System Ready to Mark mode ........................................................................................................................................40
Marking Confirmation mode .........................................................................................................................................40
MARVIS Verification mode .............................................................................................................................................40
Axes I/O signals behavior ......................................................................................................................................................41
Lighter™ Suite marking software ..................................................................................................................................................42
INSTALLATION AND SET UP............................................................................................................................................... 44
Connections .....................................................................................................................................................................................45
Connecting Command Box connector ..................................................................................................................................45
Connecting Safety Circuit connector .....................................................................................................................................46
Connecting Power Supply cable ............................................................................................................................................47
Connecting the Earth Ground ................................................................................................................................................47
Local Mode Control connections ...........................................................................................................................................48
Remote Mode Control connection ........................................................................................................................................49
F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal ..................................................................................................................................49
USE AND OPERATION......................................................................................................................................................... 50
First time boot .................................................................................................................................................................................51
Turning On sequence ......................................................................................................................................................................52
Sequence using Key Selector .................................................................................................................................................52
Sequence Using Command Box .............................................................................................................................................55
CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 56
Change O.S. language and keyboard layout ................................................................................................................................57
Change the LAN configuration and IP address ...........................................................................................................................60
Change the video setting ...............................................................................................................................................................63
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Remote desktop connection ......................................................................................................................................................... 65
ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Control Box ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Remote Start Foot Switch ............................................................................................................................................................. 67
I/O interface ................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
DB25-to-Free Leads Cable ............................................................................................................................................................ 68
MARVIS™ Add-on ............................................................................................................................................................................ 69
MARVIS™ Mounting Bracket ................................................................................................................................................. 69
MARVIS™ LED Ring Light ID 50mm - White ........................................................................................................................ 69
Micrometric distance sensor kit ................................................................................................................................................... 70
M39 F-Theta protective cap .......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF) ..................................................................................................................................... 71
Rack Handles .................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Fume Extractor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 71
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Seals ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 73
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
F-Theta scan lens cleaning procedure ................................................................................................................................. 74
Air filter cleaning procedure .................................................................................................................................................. 75
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Service Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
List of warning and error states ........................................................................................................................................... 77
List of problems related to laser marker states ................................................................................................................. 77
List of most common problems ........................................................................................................................................... 78
Remote Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Product Support and Customer Service ....................................................................................................................................... 79
LABELS ............................................................................................................................................................. 80
Labels .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Positioning of external labels ....................................................................................................................................................... 82
Positioning of labels on the control rack: ............................................................................................................................ 82
Positioning of labels on the scan head: ............................................................................................................................... 82
Safety labels in local languages ................................................................................................................................................... 83
UNDERSTANDING SLO: SAFE LASER OFF..................................................................................................... 84
Machine Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Performance Level (PL) .................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Datalogic Laser Markers ............................................................................................................................................................... 87
SLO connection diagram ............................................................................................................................................................... 88
Safety Functions Of Arex™ 400 ..................................................................................................................................................... 89
Arex™ XXX-X5X ....................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Arex™ XXX-X6X ....................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Example 1 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
Example 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 91
Example 3 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
LASER SAFETY................................................................................................................................................. 93
Laser radiation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Absorption of laser radiation ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
Classification and danger level .................................................................................................................................................... 97
Degree of risk with radiation viewing conditions ...................................................................................................................... 97
Direct viewing of the laser beam .......................................................................................................................................... 97
Viewing of a laser reflected beam ........................................................................................................................................ 98
Viewing of direct laser beam from a fiber output .............................................................................................................. 98
Viewing of scattered laser beam .......................................................................................................................................... 98
N.O.H.D. determination and O.D. of protection goggles ............................................................................................................ 99
Accidental vision of the reflected laser radiation ............................................................................................................. 100
Filter scale index of the protection goggles ...................................................................................................................... 100
Eyes and skin risks ......................................................................................................................................................................100
General safety regulations ..........................................................................................................................................................100
Other risks ....................................................................................................................................................................................101
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USING MARKING SOFTWARE....................................................................................................................... 102
How to create and edit graphics layout .................................................................................................................................... 103
How to test and mark layout ...................................................................................................................................................... 106
How to use Command Box signals to mark layout .................................................................................................................. 108
MOPA FIBER LASER ...................................................................................................................................... 110
Laser marker operations ............................................................................................................................................................. 111
Pulse Profile ......................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Lighter™ Pulse Profile Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 115
Creating a document with multiple objects using a single pulse profile ...................................................................... 115
Creating a document with multiple objects using different pulse profiles ................................................................... 116
MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................. 118
How to update the marking software ....................................................................................................................................... 119
RECOVER THE LASER MARKER.................................................................................................................... 124
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
How to recover the laser marker ............................................................................................................................................... 125
Recover the system: ............................................................................................................................................................ 125
Initialize the Hardware ........................................................................................................................................................ 128
Customize the marking software ...................................................................................................................................... 129
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS............................................................................................................................. 130
Control Rack ................................................................................................................................................................................. 131
Scan Head ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 132
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CONVENTIONS starting on page viii GENERAL starting on page viii MODEL DESCRIPTION starting on page ix CE COMPLIANCE starting on page x FCC COMPLIANCE starting on page x EAC COMPLIANCE starting on page x UL COMPLIANCE starting on page xi LASER STA ND AR DS starting on page xii OVERVIEW starting on page xiii

Preface

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Preface

Conventions

Warnings
High Voltage
Laser Caution
ESD
Notes
This symbol identifies a hazard or procedure that, if incor­rectly performed, could cause personal injury or result in equipment damage. It is also used to bring the user’s atten­tion to details that are considered IMPORTANT.
This symbol alerts the user they are about action involving, either a dangerous level of voltage, or to warn against an action that could result in damage to devices or electrical shock.
This symbol alerts the user they are about action involving possible exposure to laser light radiation.
This symbol identifies a procedure that requires you take measures ESD wrist strap. Circuit boards are most at risk. Please follow ESD procedures.
This symbol draws attention to details or procedures that may be useful in improving, mance of the hardware or software being discussed.
to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) e.g., use an
maintaining, or enhancing the perfor-
to perform an
to perform an

General

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NOTE
Information included in this manual is intended for a qualified installer able to integrate the laser marker into a system, complying with all the protection fea­tures required by international rules and local legislations. Refer to the following
ctions for further information.
se This manual refers to Arex™ 400 Fiber laser markers, that is a Class 4 Laser
oduct.
Pr In addition to being professi
work with laser marker must be informed and made acquainted with the risks inherent to invisible and visible laser radiation. The operator is required to care­fully read the section of the manual concerni sections related to matters falling under her/his responsibility.
Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any no its manufacture.
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL.
onally trained in their role, personnel assigned to
ng safety instructions as well as the
n-conforming use of laser marker of
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Model Description

Arex™ 400 laser markers are described by their model number which indicates the characteristics listed in the diagram below. Not all combinations are avail­able. For a complete list of combinations see the Models tab on the Product page
the website.
of
Model Description
AREX XXX-XXX

PRO Version

• Wider power range selection
• Wider F-Theta scan lens selection
• High performance level for safety features
• High PC performance (powered by Intel® Celeron®)
• 3x Ethernet ports 10/100/1000 Mbps
• High Precision Marking Field Center specifications
• Advanced software features
Laser Type Power F-Theta scan lens Version Operating System
1 = Pulsed Fiber 10 = 10W 3 = 160 S 5 = BASIC 4= Windows® 7
A = Fiber MOPA 20 = 20W 4 = 160L 6 = PRO
30 = 30W 6 = 254 S 50 = 50W 7 = 254 L
9 = 100 L A = 330 L B = 420 L

BASIC Version

• Models with power level 10W & 20W
• Basic performance level for safety features
• Basic PC performance (powered by Intel® Atom®)
• 1x Ethernet port 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Basic Precision Marking Field Center specifications
• Basic software features
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CE Compliance

CE marking states the compliance of the product with essential requirements listed in the applicable European directive. Since the directives and applicable standards are subject to continuous updates, and since Datalogic promptly adopts these updates, therefore the EU declaration of conformity is a living doc­ument. The EU declaration of conformity is available for competent authorities
d customers through Datalogic commercial reference contacts. Since April
an 20th, 2016 the main European directives applicable to Datalogic products require inclusion of an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s). This evaluation was carried out in relation to the applicable points of the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. Datalogic products are mainly designed for integration purposes into more complex systems. For this reason it is under the responsibility of the customer to do a new risk assessment regarding the final installation.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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FCC Compliance

Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the permission to use the equipment.
This laser marker complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
the following two conditions: (1) this laser marker may not cause harmful
to interference, and (2) this laser marker must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.
This laser marker has been tested and found to A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip­ment is operated in a commercial environment. This laser marker generates,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
uses, accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this laser marker in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

EAC Compliance

Customs Union: this laser marker complies with CU Conformity certification; this allows the Product to bear the Eurasian Mark of conformity.
comply with the limits for a Class
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UL Compliance

Reading this manual prevents the operator from carrying out operations that could cause damage to himself or others.
UL Compliance
Follow-Up Service Procedure issued on 2019-03-26.
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Laser Standards

This laser marker is classified as Class 4 Laser Product according to the follow­ing:
EU: EN60825-1 USA: 21 CFR 1040.10 China: GB7247-1 Datalogic, as manufacturer of laser products, provides a laser marker which is
NOT
intended for immediate use, but it must be connected, by others, to other
devices which have the final aim of creating a laser processing system. The final system manufacturer MUST ensure
machine according to its standards including the risk-analysis, implementation of safety measures, certification and testing of safety measures and the produc­tion of adequate information for use of the machine.
Datalogic is available for providing to the customers all the information in its
ession to help in complying with applicable standards.
poss
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speci­fied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
the safety of the laser processing
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Overview

The Fiber laser marker developed and manufactured by Datalogic employs the most advanced technologies with regards to the opto-mechanical parts, the electronic control of laser beam power, communication and the overall safety of the entire marker.
The Arex™ 400 laser marker features a contro rack size is standard 19" 2.5U. The scan head compact dimensions make it easy to integrate.
All product connections are on the rear or front of the control rack.

Laser Source

On Arex™ 400 laser marker it is used a sealed fiber laser source. This source is based on the new fiber solid state technology. It guaranties high stability, lower sensitivity to optical misalignment and a longer product lifetime.

Galvanometric scan head

The scan head features two deflection mirrors that deflect the beam in X and Y directions, depending on the graphics/pattern to be reproduced.
Overview
l rack and a scan head. The control

Operation of a laser marker with galvanometric scanning

During the marking the laser generates an invisible, high-energy infrared beam. In order to obtain a more accurate focus, the laser beam is first enlarged using
an optical expansion system and then deflected by a scanning system consisting of two mirrors mounted on galvanometric motors.
These mirrors deflect the beam in a controlled path along the cessing of the product surface occurs by coordinating the movement of the two
irrors and the turning on/off of the laser beam.
m The deflected laser beam is focused by an F-Th
the product. Generally speaking, the marking is carried out within the focus plane of the F-
eta scan lens.
Th
eta scan lens on the surface of

Marking Software

The Ligther™ marking software is preinstalled on the product.
Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the same.
NOTE
X and Y axes; pro-
If necessary, consult “How to update the marking soft preinstalled software.
NOTE
ware” on page 97, to upgrade the
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Important Warnings

Access to the internal parts of the laser marker is allowed only to authorized personnel, duly qualified and trained with regards to risks of optical and electri­cal nature.
Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for work carried out on active parts by
untrained or unauthorized personnel.
It is forbidden to change the intended use for which the product was designed and developed.
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Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for improper use of its laser product.
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The integration and use of this laser marker is custo
Never expose reflecting surface The reflected laser beam may cause damage to laser marker.
Laser marking interacts with materials through, process which may lead to the emission of fumes, dust and vapors.
Adequate fume/dust extractor and treatment must be provided by customer!
Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the re be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser marker itself. Always use adequate fume extractor during PVC and plastic marking.
s to laser radiation!
mer responsibility.
for example, a thermal carbonization
lease of chlorine gas which can
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It is the responsibility of the customer to inst dition!
all the laser marker in proper safety con-
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UNPACKING starting on page 2 CONTENTS OF THE PAC KA GING starting on page 4 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION starting on page 5 FIXING AND POSITIONING starting on page 6 CONTROL RACK INSTALLATION starting on page 7 SCAN HEAD INSTALLATION starting on page 11 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT starting on page 15 FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR starting on page 17
Chapter 1

Installation

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Installation

Unpacking

Control rack and scan head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long, referred as Head Cable. Control rack and scan head are NOT separable.
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Be extremely careful to not damage the connection c trol rack.
To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fibe bending radius below the limits specified in the technical specification table (see “Technical Characteristics” on page 19).
The Arex™ 400 laser marker is a delicate optical device, that can be damage by shock and vibrations.
able between scan head and con-
r, never subject the Head Cable to a
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Before installing or operating the laser marker, you should:
- Inspect the shipping container for damage
- Inspect the laser marker for signs of damage
- Confirm that the shipping box contains all items on the shipping inventory list including any accessories
When unpacking the laser marker from the shipping box you should:
- Remove the accessories and documentations
- Carefully remove the laser marker from the packaging using both hands
Unpacking
Figure 1: Unpacking
Keep all packing materials until the laser has been inspected for completeness and damage. If something is missing or defective, call Datalogic (see Support and Customer Service” on page 79 for contact details).
“Product
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Installation
3x

Contents of the packaging

Control Rack Scan Head Power Supply cables
Rack Fixing Brackets
(Only for XXX-X6X models)
Safety labels USB Recovery Disk Selector Keys
Command Box
MUTING DEVICE
Safety Circuit
MUTING DEVICE
Scan Head Fixing Bracket
Quick Reference Guide
4
VGA to DVI Adapter
(Only for XXX-X6X models)
Test report and sample test
plate
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On moisture condensation

If the laser marker is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the laser product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the laser marker.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring the laser marker from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) and when you use the laser marker in a humid place.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the laser marker and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate.

How to avoid moisture condensation

Before moving the laser marker from a cold place into a warm place, put it in a plastic 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).
On moisture condensation
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Installation

Fixing and positioning

Fix the laser marker according to instructions shown in the figures.
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NOTE
NOTE
It is mandatory to secure the laser marker before you securing or positioning may cause serious damage.
Do not secure the laser marker in a way other than the one described in the figure.
Introduction of optical or mechanical surfaces, tional protective glass, between F-Theta scan lens output and marking surface may case optical feedback into the laser marker.
Optical induced damage caused to laser marker by reflection from external surfaces is not covered by warranty.
In order to prevent marking distortions, avoid vibrations and bumps during ing process!
It is recommended to install the scan head on a positioning Z-axis
such as mechanical shutters or addi-
start marking, since improper
the mark-
system for accu-
rate mounting at focal distance!
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Control Rack installation

Horizontal installation

The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommen­dations below:
Figure 2: Control rack horizontal positioning
The control rack can be installed on a standard 19" rack cabinet using the fixing brackets supplied as a standard equipment with XXX-X6X models and as an accessory for XXX-X5X models (see "Ra
The figure below shows the fixing points for installation in a rack cabinet. Rack ha
ndles for an easier installation are available as an accessory (see "Ra
dles" on page 71).
Using the fixing brackets is possible to install the control rack in three different positions
inside the cabinet:
Control Rack installation
ck Handles" on page 71).
ck Han-
Figure 3: Control rack fixing bracket mounting configuration
All dimensions are in millimeters.
NOTE
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Installation
Using this position the fixing brackets are aligned with the console.
Figure 4: Control rack fixing brackets mounting position 1
Using this position the fixing brackets are aligned with the frontal grid panel.
Figure 5: Control rack fixing brackets mounting position 2
Use this position if you want to use a pre-existing integration for AREX™ 3 and it is required that the back panel of AREX™ 400 is in the same position as the back panel of AREX™ 3 inside the cabinet.
Figure 6: Control rack fixing brackets mounting position 3
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Vertical installation

The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommen­dations below.
The feet must be removed from the bottom of the control rack and installed on the left side of the control rack using the appropriate fixing points. Tightening torque = 0.5 Nm.
NOTE
Control Rack installation
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Figure 7: Control rack vertical positioning
The control rack MUST be fixed to a side wall using the appropriate fixing points placed on the bottom of the
control rack.
Figure 8: Control rack fixing points for vertical installation
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Installation
Control rack
7 mm
Mounting plate thickness Washer thickness
M4 screw

Control rack mounting screws length

To determine the length of the mounting screws, consider the thickness of the mounting plate and the thickness of the washer.
Figure 9: Length of mounting screws
Mounting holes depth is =7mm. Tightening torque = 2 Nm.
NOTE
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Scan Head installation

The scan head can be installed in any orientation and must be fixed to a suitable base (not supplied by Datalogic) using the dedicated threaded holes and the high precisions slotted seats:
Scan Head installation
Figure 10: Fixing points on scan head (bottom view)
All dimensions are in millimeters.
NOTE
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Focusing Beam output
A fixing bracket for scan head is provided to offer dedicated threaded holes designed to be fully compatible with Arex™ 3 products:
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NOTE
Figure 11: Fixing points on scan head (back compatibility with Arex™ 3)
If the scan head is mounted on an existing support suitable for Arex™ 3, the Arex™ 400 focusing beam diode may be covered.
All dimensions are in millimeters.
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Scan Head installation
It is also possible to mount the scan head sideways using dedicated threaded holes:
Figure 12: Fixing points on scan head side
All dimensions are in millimeters.
NOTE
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Scan Head
4 mm
Mounting plate thickness Washer thickness M5 screw

Scan head mounting screws length

To determine the length of the mounting screws, consider the thickness of the mounting plate and the thickness of the washer.
Figure 13: Length of mounting screws
Mounting holes depth is =4mm. Tightening torque = 2 Nm.
NOTE
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Installation environment

≥300mm

Control rack

The control rack must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow and correct housing of the cables.
The control rack uses a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is neces­sary to guarantee its correct cooling. Install the control rack so that air flow is no
t obstructed. Moreover, do not install it near a heat source.
If not enough space is provided, the temperature inside the control rack could rise, causing temperature error.
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Clean the air filter when it is dirty. If the air filter is dirty, insufficient air-flow might not ensure correct cooling and might stop the marking operation. Clean or replace the air filter periodically.
Installation environment
Figure 14: Control rack installation environment
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of the control rack!
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The control rack IP rating is IP31 in horizontal position, otherwise IP30.
NOTE
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Scan Head

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The scan head must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow and correct housing of the cables.
The scan head uses a passive air cooling syst sary to guarantee its correct co obstructed. Moreover, do not install it near a heat source.
If not enough space is provided, the temperature inside the control rack could rise, causing temperature error.
oling. Install the scan head so that air flow is not
em: an adequate air flow is neces-
NOTE
NOTE
Figure 15: Scan head installation environment
The scan head IP rating is IP64 not co
To ensure a complete IP64 protection for 160S and proper accessory (see "
M39 F-Theta protective cap" on page 70).
nsidering F-Theta scan lens.
254S F-Theta scan lenses use the
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Fume / Dust extractor

During the marking process, dust and/or fume may be produced. It is important to use an adequate fume/dust extractor and/or air filtration (see “Fume Extractor” on page 71).
Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the release of chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser marker itself. Always use adequate fume extractor during PVC and plastic marking.
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Fume / Dust extractor
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Chapter 2

Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS starting on page 19 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION starting on page 20 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION starting on page 22 GREEN SPOT starting on page 24 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS starting on page 25 INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS starting on page 34 LASER MARKER STAT ES starting on page 35 TIMING DIAGRAMS starting on page 37 LIGHTER™ SUITE MARKING SOFTWARE starting on page 42
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Technical Characteristics

Technical Characteristics
AREX™ 400 MODELS A20-X6X 110-XXX 120-XXX 130-X6X 150-X6X
Electrical specifications
Input Voltage (main power supply) V (AC) 100 to 240 @ 50-60 Hz Max. Input Current (main power supply) A 3 - 1.25 4 - 1.7 Max power W 300 400
2
4
6
1
(HxWxD)
≥
0.75 1
≥
10 10
°C °F
°C °F
5 to 40
41 to 104
-10 to 60 14 to 140
< 90 without condensation
mm
in Kg
lbs
113x432x434
4.4x17x17.1
17.5
38.5
Forced Air Cooling
Rack fans: L10@ 40°C = 70000 h
Laser source fans: L10@ 40°C = 65000 h
mm
in Kg
lbs
96x90x326
3.7x3.5x12.8
3.5
7.7
IP64
Air Cooling
mm
in
mm
in
80 (fixed installation); 11
0 (mobile installation)
3.15 (fixed installation); 4.33 (mobile installation) 2885
113.5
High speed galvanometer scanning system
mm/s Up to 10000 char/s Up to 600
m/min
pcs/s
Up to 75
3
EMC (Embedded Marking Control) and Lighter™ Suite
5 to 35
41 to 95
Laser Source specifications
Laser Type Pulsed Fiber Laser Nominal Average Power W 20 10 20 30 50 Pulse Energy (max.) mJ Peak Power (max.) kW Central Emission Wavelength nm 1050-1080 1064 Typical Nominal Pulse Width ns 4 to 250 100 Repetition Rate kHz 20 to 500 2 to 200 Laser Aiming Beam / Focus Beam Class 2: 655 nm
Environmental specifications
Operating temperature
Storage Temperature Humidity %
Altitude m < 2000 Shock and Vibration MIL 810E ”CAT1 Basic Transportation” Package Drop Test cm 60 Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II
Physical specifications
Control Rack dimensions (HxWxD)
Control Rack Weight Control Rack IP Rating IP31 (in horizontal position, otherwise IP30)
Control Rack Cooling
Scan Head dimensions
Scan Head Weight
3
Scan Head IP Rating Scan Head Cooling Noise dB (A) < 65 at 1 meter
Head Cable minimum bending radius
Head Cable Length Beam deflection
Other specifications
Marking Speed
5
Char Marking Speed MOF (Marking on the fly) YES [constant speed or encoder]
Line speed - Productivity Marking Control and Software
Communication RS232, Ethernet (TCP/IP 10, 100 Mbit), Ethernet/IP, digital I/O
1. Specification @ 25°C
2. Without F-Theta scan lens
3. Without F-Theta scan lens
4. Using M39 F-Theta protective cap
5. May vary: measured with f =160mm
6. Single line string, Roman-s font, 1mm height
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Technical Specifications

Product Description

Control rack

A description of the main parts of the control rack unit is provided here below:
Figure 1: Control rack overview (front and back panels view)
Front panel:
1. Status LED
2. Start Marking button
3. Key Selector
4. 2x USB 2.0 ports
Back panel:
5. Main Power Supply connection
6. Safety Circuit connector
7. VGA port
8. RS232 port
9. Encoder connector
10. Photocell connector
11. I/O connector (Axes Control)
12. Command Box connector (Laser Control)
13. Head Cable
14. Device Port 2
15. Device Port 1
16. LAN 1 port
17. LAN 3 port (
18. LAN 2 port (
19. 4x USB 2.0 ports
20. Earth ground connection
only for XXX-X6X models only for XXX-X6X models
) )
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Scan head

Product Description
A description of the main parts of the scan head unit is provided here below:
Figure 2: Scan head overview (front, rear and bottom view)
1. Status LED
2. F-Theta Scan Lens
3. External Focus Beam connector
4. Head Cable
5. Focusing Beam output
6. IR laser beam output / Aiming laser beam output / Green Spot beam output
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Technical Specifications

Marking Area Specification

Datalogic provides a wide range of laser marker models with different F-Theta scan lenses configurations.
These configurations are provided to best match customer needs regarding
rking field size, working distance and power density.
ma
Contact Datalogic if other configurations are necessary.
NOTE
Definition of Marking Area:
• Arex™ 110-XXX/120-XXX/A20-X6X: square marking field measured on black anodized aluminium plate.
NOTE
• Arex™ 130-X6X/150-X6X: square marking field within which power is > 95% with resp
ect to power in center.
only certain configurations of F-Theta scan lens and
talogic provides a specific adapter. This
WARNING
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This product was designed to use marking field. If your needs are not satisfied by the currently available F-Theta scan lens configurations please contact Datalogic for a solution. The use of other F-Theta scan lenses or operation outside the specified marking field for a certain F-Theta scan lens configuration can lead to damage of the F-Theta scan lens, scan head or laser source. Such damage is not covered by warranty!
For each F-Theta scan lens configuration Da adapter ensures that residual back reflections caused by the F-Theta scan lens do not damage the scanning head optics. The removal of such adapter or its incorrect use (for example incomplete threading, use of another F-Theta scan lens adapter, etc.) can lead to damage of the F-Theta scan lens, scan head or laser source. Such damage is not covered by warranty!

F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ 110-XXX, 120-XXX and A20-X6X

The table below lists the standard F-Theta scan lenses currently available for Arex™ 110
F-Theta Scan Lens 160S 254S
Working Distance mm 183 ± 5 280 ± 4 Fixing Distance mm 197 ± 6 Marking Area mm 100 x 100 140 x 140
-XXX, 120-XXX and A20-XXX:
F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M39
300 ± 5
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F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M85 (
F-Theta Scan Lens 100L 330L(*) 420L(*)
Working Distance mm 99 ± 3 388 ± 6 492 ± 6 Fixing Distance mm 141 ± 4 471 ± 7 Marking Area mm 50 x 50 220 x 220 285 x 285
(*) NOT AVAILABLE for 110-X6X
available only for XXX-X6X versions
561 ± 7
)
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F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ 130-X6X and 150-X6X

WD: Working Distance
FD: Fixing Distance
MA: Marking Area
AB: Aiming Beam
FB: Focusing Beam
The table below lists the standard F-Theta scan lenses currently available for Arex™ 130-X6X and 150-X6X:
F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M85
F-Theta Scan Lens 160L 254L 330L
Working Distance mm 176 ± 2 296 ± 5 388 ± 6 Fixing Distance mm 212 ± 3 367 ± 6 Marking Area mm 100 x 100 170 x 170 210 x 210
Working Distance is defined as the distance between the center of the marking area (defined in the focal plane) and the closest mechanical edge of the F-Theta scan lens. Refer to the following figure.
NOTE
Marking Area Specification
471 ± 7
NOTE
Fixing Distance is defined as the distance be marking area. Refer to the following figure.
tween the base of the scan head and the
NOTE
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Figure 3
For products equipped with 160S, 254S, 160L and position, defined at the point where the focus beam overlaps with the aiming beam, is preset at factory.
: Marking Area
100L F-Theta scan lenses the focus
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Technical Specifications

Green Spot

The Green Spot is an indicator integrated in the scan head able to provide a green visual feedback in the center of marking field area.
CONFIGURATION
OFF
SYSTEM READY TO MARK
MARKING CONFIRMATION
MARVIS VERIFICATION
1
Figure 4: Green Spot indicator
DESCRIPTION
The Green Spot indicator is not active (always OFF) The Green Spot is steady ON only when all these events are verified:
- the laser marker is in READY state
- a document is in AUTO MODE or WORK MODE
- the marking process is not in progress
The Green Spot turns ON when all these events are verified:
- the laser marker is in READY state
-
a document is in AUTO MODE or WORK MODE
- the marking process was correctly executed (no errors, no stop marking, no state changing)
The Green Spot indicator turns ON at the end of the marking process and stay active for a configurable range of time from 0.1s to 5s
This is available only if MARVIS™ feature is enabled. The Green Spot turns ON when all these events are verified:
- the laser marker is in READY state
a document is in AUTO MODE or WORK MODE
-
- the marking process was correctly executed (no errors, no stop marking, no state changing)
- the verification of the marking content made by MARVIS™ device was positive
The Green Spot indicator turns ON at the end of the marking process and s
tay active for a configurable range of time from 0.1s to 5s
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Connectors Specifications

Connectors Specifications

Safety Circuit

Control rack back panel connector
Socket Sub-D, 15 pins, female.
Figure 5: Safety Circuit connector, female panel plug (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 VCC Power Output Auxiliary 24V DC power supply 2 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT 3 VCC Power Output 4 SAFETY_FDBK+ Output Clean contact pole for monitor K relays state (Common)
5 SAFETY_FDBK- Output 6 GND Ground Ground reference
7 RESERVED ­8 GND Ground Ground reference
9 INTERLOCK_A Input 10 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT 11 INTERLOCK_B Input 12 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT 13 LASER_STOP_A Input 14 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT 15 LASER_STOP_B Input Return signal for K2 relay coil (
Auxiliary 24V DC power supply
Return of clean contact pole for monitor mally Closed)
DO NOT CONNECT
Interlock signal for K1 relay coil
Interlock signal for K2 relay coil (
Return signal for K1 relay coil
only for XXX-X6X models
only for XXX-X6X models
K relays state (Nor-
)
)
Table 1: Safety Circuit connector pinout
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Technical Specifications
for XXX-X5X models
for XXX-X6X models
Safety Circuit Electric Diagram
Figure 6: Safety Circuit connector, electric diagram
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Control Contacts
Inrush current max. 15 A for 20 ms Switching current range Contact resistance (as delivered) 100 m / 6 V / 100 mA
Standard coils for direct current
Nominal Voltage V DC 24 Min. pick-up voltage at 20°C Drop-out voltage at 20°C Nominal current in mA 31.5 Resistance in Ohm at 20°C 760 ± 10%
5 mA to 6 A

16.8
2.4
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WARNING
Connectors Specifications
Muting Device
Sub-D, 15 pins, male, with shell.
Figure 7: Safety Circuit Muting Device provided
Do not use the Safety Circuit Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.
Do not use the Safety Circuit Muting Device except for maintenance of this product.
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It is the customer's responsibility to provide a correct integration of the safety signals according to applic
able regulations.
Internal electric diagram
Figure 8: Safety Circuit Muting Device electric diagram
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Technical Specifications

Command Box (Laser Control)

Control rack back panel connector
Socket Sub-D, 25 pins, female.
Figure 9: Command Box connector, female panel socket (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE (***) DESCRIPTION
1 24V_ENABLE_B Output power supply Auxiliary 24V DC power supply available for
Secondary external ENABLE signal:
2 EXT_ENABLE_B Digital Input
3 GOOD/BAD Digital Output 4 EXT_24V Output power supply Auxiliary 24V DC power supply available for drive input logical HIGH (max 125mA)
5 EXT_24V Output power supply 6 EXT_24V Output power supply Auxiliary 24V DC power supply available for drive input logical HIGH (max 125mA) 7 24V_ENABLE_A Output power supply
8 EXT_ENABLE_A Digital Input
9 BUSY Digital Output
10 CONNECTOR_PRESENCE Digital Input
11 START_MARKING (*) Digital Input
12 EXT_KEY Digital Input
13 STOP_MARKING (*) Digital Input 14 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT
15 RESERVED ­16 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT
17 END Digital Output
18 POWER_ON Digital Output 19 GND Ground
20 SYSTEM_ALARM Digital Output
21 GND Ground 22 ENABLE_OUT Digital Output
23 SW_READY (*) Digital Output
24 GND Ground Ground reference 25 GND Ground Ground reference
- HIGH level: contact closed
- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened This signal is used to notify a bad marking:
- ON in case of bad marking
Auxiliary 24V DC power supply available for drive input logical HIGH (max 125mA)
Auxiliary 24V DC power supply available for Primary external ENABLE signal:
- HIGH level: contact closed
- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened This signal is used to know if the current
- ON during marking process This signal is used to check the presence of the Command Box connector:
- HIGH level: normal operation
- LOW level or disconnected: laser marker faulty This signal is used to start to the marking process when a docum
ning in AUTO MODE (**) or WORK MODE (**):
- HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking process External KEY signal:
- HIGH level: contact closed
- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened This signal is used to stop the marking process:
- HIGH level pulsed signal stop the marking process
DO NOT CONNECT
This signal is used to know if the marking process is finished:
- ON at the end of marking process This signal is used to know if the laser marker is already warmed up:
- ON when the laser is in STAND_BY or READY state Ground reference This signal is used to know if the laser marker is in booting up state or in error state:
- ON during BOOTING UP
- ON in case of system error Ground reference This signal is used to know if the laser marker is ready to emit laser radiation:
- ON when the laser marker is in READY state Depending on the configuration this signal can be used in different ways:
- COMPATIBILITY: ON when a document or a sequence is running in AUTO MODE (**) or RK MODE (**) independently from the laser marker state. The signal is ON regardless
WO of whether the laser marker is ready to start a new marking
- STANDARD: ON when a document or a sequence is running in AUTO MODE (**) or WORK
MOD
E (**) and the laser marker state is READY. The signal is ON regardless of whether
the laser marker is ready to start a new marking
- READY TO MARK: ON only when a document or a sequence is running in AUTO MODE (**)
o
r WORK MODE (**) and the laser marker state is READY. The signal is ON only if the laser marker is ready to accept a new START_MARKING event (loading/spooling already exe­cuted) This signal can also be driven using Lighter™ Script engine "IoPort.setReady (true)" function
EXT_ENABLE_B
EXT_ENABLE_A
spooler is executing (marking in progress):
(max 125mA)
(max 125mA)
ent or a sequence is run-
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Table 2: Command Box connector pinout
(*) refers to Lighter™ user's manual “Setting I/O parameters” paragraph to set the signal properties (**) refers to Lighter™ user's manual
(***) see “Input/Output specifications” on page 34
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Connectors Specifications
Muting Device
Sub-D, 25 pins, male, with shell.
Figure 10: Command Box Muting Device provided
If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected, the laser marker enable is bypassed.
Internal electric diagram
Figure 11: Command Box Muting Device electric diagram
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Technical Specifications

Axes (I/O Control)

Control rack back panel connector
Plug Sub-D, 25 pins, male.
Figure 12: Axes connector, male panel plug (front view)
PIN SIGNAL(**) TYPE (***) DESCRIPTION
1 EXT_24V 2 OUTPUT_0 (*) or STEP_Y Digital Output Generic output or Y-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control (**)
3 OUTPUT_2 (*) or STEP_Z Digital Output 4 OUTPUT_4 (*) or BRAKE X Digital Output
5 OUTPUT_6 (*) or BRAKE Y Digital Output
6 OUTPUT_8 (*) or BRAKE Z Digital Output
7 INPUT_0 (*) or ZERO X Digital Input
8 INPUT_1 (*) or ZERO Y Digital Input
9 INPUT_2 (*) or ZERO Z Digital Input
10 INPUT_3 (*) or DISABLE X Digital Input
11 INPUT_4 (*) or DISABLE Y Digital Input
12 INPUT_5 (*) or DISABLE Z Digital Input 13 GND Ground
14 OUTPUT_12 (*) or STEP R Digital Output Generic output or R-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control 15 OUTPUT_1 (*) or STEP X Digital Output 16 OUTPUT_3 (*) or DIR Z Digital Output Generic output or Z-Axis drive direction signal 17 OUTPUT_5 (*) or DIR Y Digital Output 18 OUTPUT_7 (*) or DIR X Digital Output Generic output or X-Axis drive direction signal 19 INPUT 9 Digital Input 20 INPUT 8 Digital Input Generic Input
21 INPUT_7 (*) or ZERO R Digital Input
22 INPUT_6 (*) or DISABLE R Digital Input
23 OUTPUT_9 (*) or BRAKE R Digital Output 24 OUTPUT_11 (*) or DIR R Digital Output Generic output or R-Axis drive direction signal
25 GND Ground Ground reference
Output Power supply
Auxiliary 24V DC power supply available for drive input logical HIGH (max 125mA)
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 Generic input or X-Axis disable signal. When HIGH, the correspond-
ing step signal remains in the state prior to activation Generic input or Y-Axis disable signal. When HIGH, the corresponding
step signal remains in the state prior to activation Generic input or Z-Axis disable signal. When HIGH, the correspond-
ing step signal remains in the state prior to activation Ground reference
Generic output or X-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for axis control
Generic output or Y-Axis drive direction signal
Generic Input
Generic input or R-Axis home sensor input. The home search is stopped when this signal goes HIGH
Generic input or R-Axis disable signal. When HIGH, the correspond­ing step signal remains in the state prior to activation
Generic output or R-Axis electromechanical brake release signal. ON during drive motion
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Table 3: Axes Connector pinout
(*) enabling an axis causes the corresponding control signals to no longer be available as generic inputs/outputs. Refer to Lighter™ user's manual, "Setting the X, Y, Z, and Rotor Axes parameters" to enable/disable Axes and set the Axes proper­ties (**) see “Axes I/O signals behavior” on page 41
(***) see “Input/Output specifications” on page 34
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Connectors Specifications

Encoder

Control rack back panel connector
Socket, M12, 8 pins female. Recommended encoder: Datalogic ENC58-S10­XXXX-M12 (ENC58-S10-5000-M12). See “Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF)” on page 71.
Figure 13: Encoder connector, female panel socket (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE (*) DESCRIPTION
1 GND Ground Ground reference 2 VCC Power Output Auxiliary 24V DC power supply (750mA max) 3 ENC_A Digital input 4 GND Ground Return signal for ENC_A 5 ENC_B Digital Input 6 GND Ground Return signal for ENC_B 7 RESERVED ­8 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT
BODY SHIELD Shield Shield
Encoder HTL A channel signal
Encoder HTL B channel signal
DO NOT CONNECT
Table 4: Encoder connector pinout
(*) see “Input/Output specifications” on page 34

Photocell

Control rack back panel connector
Socket, M12, 4 pins female. Recommended photocell: Datalogic S51-PA-5-B01­PK; Datalogic S15-PA-5-B01-PK or equivalent. See “Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF)” on page 71.
Figure 14:Photocell connector, female panel socket (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE (*) DESCRIPTION
1 VCC Power Supply Auxiliary 24V DC power supply (120mA max) 2 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT 3 GND Ground 4 PHOTOCELL Digital input PNP photocell signal
Ground reference
Table 5: Photocell connector pinout
(*) see “Input/Output specifications” on page 34
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Technical Specifications

Device Port 1

Control rack back panel connector
Plug, M12, 8 positions male.
Figure 15: Device Port 1 connector, male panel plug (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE (*) DESCRIPTION
1 VCC Power Output Auxiliary 24V DC power supply (15W max power) 2 GND Ground Ground reference 3 EXT_TRIG_#1 Digital Output 4 EXT_INPUT_#1 Digital Input Reserved input for MARVIS™ 5 RESERVED ­6 INT_RS232_RX Digital Input Reserved RS232 for micrometric distance sensor 7 INT_RS232_TX Digital Output 8 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT
BODY SHIELD Shield Connector case provides
Reserved output for MARVIS™
DO NOT CONNECT
Reserved RS232 for micrometric distance sensor
electrical connection to the body
Table 6: Device Port 1 connector pinout
(*) see “Input/Output specifications” on page 34

Device Port 2

Control rack back panel connector
Plug, M12, 8 positions male.
Figure 16: Device Port 2 connector, male panel plug (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE (*) DESCRIPTION
1 VCC Power Output Auxiliary 24V DC power supply (15W max power) 2 GND Ground Ground reference 3 EXT_TRIG_#2 Digital Output 4 EXT_INPUT_#2 Digital Input Reserved input for MARVIS™ 5 RESERVED ­6 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT 7 RESERVED ­8 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT
BODY SHIELD Shield Connector case provides
Reserved output for MARVIS™
DO NOT CONNECT
DO NOT CONNECT
electrical connection to the body
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Table 7: Device Port 2 connector pinout
(*) see “Input/Output specifications” on page 34
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RS232 (COM3)

Control rack back panel connector
Plug Sub-D, 9 pins, male.
Figure 17: RS232 connector, male panel plug (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 DCD Input Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD Input Receive Data 3 TXD Output 4 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Input Data Set Ready 7 RTS Output 8 CTS Input Clear To Send 9 RI Input Ringing Indicator
Transmit Data
Ground reference
Request To Send
Connectors Specifications
Table 8: Standard RS232 connector pinout

Ext Focus

Scan head connector
Socket, M8, 4 pins female.
Figure 18: Ext Focus connector, female socket (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 EXT_FOCUS+ Power Output Reserved Auxiliary power supply for focusing beam 2 EXT_FOCUS- Ground Reserved ground for focusing beam 3 RESERVED ­4 RESERVED - DO NOT CONNECT
DO NOT CONNECT
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Technical Specifications
USING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
USING AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY
USER SIDE
USER SIDE
LASER MARKER SIDE
LASER MARKER SIDE
USING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
USING AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY
USER SIDE
USER SIDE
LASER MARKER SIDE
LASER MARKER SIDE

Input/Output specifications

Digital Input

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type Vmax Imax Pulse Width
INPUT Logic LOW INPUT Logic HIGH
Optocoupler 28 V DC 10 mA @ 24 V DC
≥ 1ms (debounce)
MIN TYP
0.0 V DC 0.0 V DC 2.0 V DC
10.0 V DC 24.0 V DC 28.0 V DC
MAX
Table 9: Digital Input specification

Digital Output

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type Low side driver Vmax 24 V DC Imax LOW Level Output V ≤ 0.5 V DC; I ≤ 250mA HIGH Level Output V
Table 10: Digital Output specification
250 mA
≤ 24 V DC; I ≤ 5μA
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Laser Marker States

Laser Marker States

Normal Operation States

STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED
SYSTEM BOOTING UP
WAIT FOR START
STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED
READY In this state the laser marker is able to emit IR laser radiation
This state occurs since the laser marker Engine has been loaded and no errors occurred
In this state the laser marker cannot emit IR lasers radiation and Aiming and Focus beam cannot be activated
In this state Aiming and Focus beam can be activated while the laser marker cannot
emit IR laser radiation
is switched on until Laser
Blinking
Steady
Steady
Steady

Error States

STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED
ERROR
SYSTEM ERRORS DESCRIPTION
INTERLOCK ERROR
CBOX ERROR
RACK TEMPERATURE ERROR SCANHEAD TEMPERATURE
ERROR SCANHEAD CONNECTION
ROR
ER
This state occurs if the laser marker detects an error that prevents nor­mal operation
This error rise if the INTERLOCK function is ON. To reset the error, set INTERLOCK function to OFF and repeat the turning on sequence
This error rise if the LOW or not connected. To reset the error, set and repeat the turning on sequence
This error rise if the temperature inside the control rack is out of the operating tempera­ture range. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required
This error rise if the temperature inside the scan head is out of the operating temperature range. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required
This alarm rise if the cable between control rack and scan head is not connected. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required
CONNECTOR_PRESENCE
signal (pin 10 Command Box connector) is
CONNECTOR_PRESENCE
signal to HIGH value
Blinking
LASER SOURCE ERRORS DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE ERROR
POWER SUPPLY ERROR
BACK REFLECTION ERROR
GENERIC ERROR
This error rise if the temperature inside the laser source is out of the operating tempera­ture range. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required
This error rise if the power supply of the laser source is out of range. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required
This error rise if high optical power is reflected back to the laser source. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required
This error rise if the laser source detects an internal failure. To reset the error, a Laser marker restart is required

Warning State

STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED
WARNING INVALID START SEQUENCE
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This state occurs if the turning on sequence has not been followed. To restore normal laser marker operation, repeat the turning on sequence
Blinking
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Technical Specifications

Control the Laser Marker States

The laser marker states can be controlled by:
• Key Selector
• Command Box connector
Key Selector mode
Controlling the laser marker states using the Key Selector on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of the command box connector
EXT_KEY, EXT_ENABLE_A
STATE COMMAND BOX INPUT STATE KEY SELECTOR STATUS LED
SYSTEM BOOTING UP
WAIT FOR START
STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED
READY (*)
and
EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B
EXT_ENABLE_B
are set to fixed HIGH level:
HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
Blinking
Steady
Steady
Steady
(*)
LASER_STOP
safety function not active
Command Box mode
Controlling the laser marker states using the Command Box connector on the control rack back panel requires that the Key Selector is set to fixed position LASER ON:
STATE COMMAND BOX INPUT STATE KEY SELECTOR STATUS LED
SYSTEM BOOTING UP
WAIT FOR START
STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED
READY (*)
(*)
LASER_STOP
safety function not active
EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B
LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH
Blinking
Steady
Steady
Steady
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Timing Diagrams

typ 60s
user
defined
within
50ms
user
defined
within
50ms
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6

Turning On sequence

Timing Diagrams
Figure 19: Turning On sequence timing diagram

Marking control signals behavior

Figure 20: Marking process timing diagram
NOTE
REF. NAME
T1 Start Time
T2 Start Delay
T3 Busy Advance
T4 Stop Time
T5 Busy Delay T6 End Time Time duration of the
Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the same.
DESCRIPTION
Minimum time duration that the have in order to be accepted as a valid START_MARKING event
Delay between the acceptance of the the rising edge of the
Delay between the rising edge of the emission
Minimum time duration that the in order to be accepted as a valid STOP_MARKING event
Delay between the end of the laser emission and the falling edge of
BUSY
signal
the
BUSY
END
signal
signal
START_MARKING
START_MARKING
BUSY
signal and the laser
STOP_MARKING
signal must have
signal must
signal and
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Bad marking event
Error event

SW_Ready output signal (Ready to Mark mode)

Figure 21: SW_Ready signal timing diagram

Good\Bad output signal

Figure 22: Good\Bad signal timing diagram

System_Alarm output signal

Figure 23: System Alarm timing diagram
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MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior

within 50ms
user defined
within 600ms
user defined
within 50ms
within 600ms
Figure 24: MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior
Timing Diagrams

Safety functions behavior

Interlock behavior
Laser_Stop behavior
Figure 25: Interlock behavior
Figure 26: Laser_Stop behavior
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0.1s to 5s
0.1s to 5s

Green Spot behavior

System Ready to Mark mode
Marking Confirmation mode
Figure 27: Green Spot: System Ready to mark
Figure 28: Green Spot: Marking Confirmation
MARVIS Verification mode
Figure 29: Green Spot: MARVIS™ Verification
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Axes I/O signals behavior

T2
T2
T1
Timing Diagrams
Figure 30: Axes I/O signals behavior
REF. NAME
T1 Brake release
T2 Ramp Time
DESCRIPTION
The time that elapses between the brake release signal activation and the start of mechanical movement
The time to go from minimum speed (Start speed) to working speed (Speed)
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Lighter™ Suite marking software

The laser marker is equipped with Lighter™ Suite marking software. Lighter™ Suite is the all-inclusive editing and laser management software for all
Da
talogic Laser Marking products.
Lighter™ Suite with its innovative approach focused on the user experience is re
volutionizing Laser Marking management; the powerful and simple interface, the flexible and comprehensive customization capabilities and effective produc­tion tools represent an important step-ahea trial applications.
Lighter™ Suite combines into an unified GUI (Graphical User Interface) a powerful
ctorial graphical editor, an advanced laser controller and the innovative MAR-
ve VIS™ (MArk Read Verify Integrated Solution) featur AutoID code reader for in-line validation of marked traceability codes.
MARVIS™ connects Datalogic MATRIX™ N-seri enabling controlling from one single interface and enhancing individual prod­ucts’ performances.
MARVIS™ is also available as update for
Object-Oriented Configuration
In the Lighter Suite, each object is associated with specific LASER parameters and READER configuration; loading a graphical layout will automatically retrieve and update laser and reader configurations.
d in traceability and branding indus-
e to seamless interact with
es reader with the laser marker,
existing products.
Advanced Editing Function
MARVIS™ Integrated Configuration And Setup
• Easily create, import and edit texts, shapes and logos
• One-click code generator for 1D and 2D symbologies
• Object-related Property Browser for fast adjustment of Marker and Reader parameters
• Imports Bitmap and Vector files (DXF, DWG, PLT, PDF, AI, SVG, BMP, JPG, PNG and TIFF…)
• Advanced filling featured with vari­ous laser-optimized patterns
•IP address discovery and connection management
Dedicated Digital output for in-line
• parts selection
• Dedicated Digital input for deferred reader trigger
• Configurable images storage pool
• New Code Quality Training feature to automatically define code quality threshold from “Golden Sample”
• Patent Pending “Quality Grade Met­ric Profile” (QGP)
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Lighter™ Suite marking software
Connectivity
The Lighter™ Suite allows OEMs and Machine builders to develop a complete and cost effective Laser Marking Station, based on embedded hardware and software resources (such as STAND ALONE mode) or to design an advanced Laser Marking Solution able to control machinery over a simple Ethernet connection with a supervisor computer (MASTER-SLAVE mode).
Lighter™ Suite natively embeds Ethernet TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP protocols.
Scripting programmability
The LIGHTER Suite integrates the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) providing the users with a full set of tools to be used for extremely flexible cus­tomization.
The programming language is ECMAScript (also called JavaScript).
• Control the entire marking process
• Create and fully customize marking layout and its content at runtime
• Interact with local or centralized databases
• Create alternative customized inter­faces
• Interact with Third Party devices
Runtime Production Statistics and Reports
Built-in validation statistics dash­board.
Configurable log file with Quality Reporting
and code images.
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Chapter 3

Installation and set up

CONNECTIONS starting on page 45 F-THETA SCAN LENS PROTECTION CAP REMOVAL starting on page
49
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Connections

The laser marker connections are described here below. Follow the operations as described.
Control rack and scan head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long. Control rack and scan head are NOT separable.
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Connecting Command Box connector

The Command Box connector must always be inserted with properly signals pro­vided in order to use the laser marker. The absence of such connector blocks the
aser marker operations.
l
Connections
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If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connect bypassed.
ed, the laser marker enable is
Figure 1: Connecting Command Box connector
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Connecting Safety Circuit connector

The Safety Circuit connector must always be inserted with properly signals pro­vided in order to use the laser marker. The absence of such connector blocks the laser emission.
Do not use the Safety Circuit Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.
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NOTE
Do not use the Safety Circuit Muting Device except for maintenance oh this product.
It is the customer's responsibility to provide a correct inte according to applicable regulations.
Appendix B Understanding SLO: Safe Laser Off" on page 84 about the compli-
See " ance to safety.
gration of the safety signals
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Figure 2: Connecting Safety connector
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Connecting Power Supply cable

Connect the Power Supply cable using the cord retention system.
The locking mechanism is released again by pressing the release lever. Thanks to its luminous bright yellow color, it is easily recognizable and distinguishes this system from conventional mains connections.
NOTE
Connections
Figure 3: Connecting Power Supply cable

Connecting the Earth Ground

To ensure high electrical noise immunity it is strongly recommended to connect the chassis to suitable earth ground.
Figure 4: Connecting the Earth Ground
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Local Mode Control connections

To use the laser marker in “Local Mode Control” it is necessary to install a mouse, keyboard and monitor. Connect the monitor and input devices to laser marker as shown below:
Figure 5: Connecting the mouse
NOTE
Figure 6: Connecting the keyboard
Figure 7: Connecting the monitor
Minimum monitor resolution 800 x 600 (VGA standard).
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Remote Mode Control connection

To use the laser marker in “Remote Mode Control” it is necessary to connect a network cable:
Figure 8: Connecting LAN port
The LAN ports are configured by default with a fixed IP Address and Subnet Mask:
- LAN 1 Default IP address: 192.168.1.10

F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal

NOTE
NOTE
- LAN 2 Default IP address: 192.168.3.10 (
- LAN 3 Default IP address: 192.168.0.10 (
- Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 See "
Change the LAN configuration and IP address" on page 60 in order to change
LAN configuration.
Ethernet TCP/IP 10, 100 Mbit.
available only for XXX-X6X models available only for XXX-X6X models
F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal
Remove the F-Theta scan lens protection cap before marking operation:
) )
Figure 9: F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal
Marking with the lens protection cap in place could result in damage to the laser marker.
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Use and operation

FIRST TIME BOOT starting on page 51 TURNING ON SEQUENCE starting on page 52
Chapter 4
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First time boot

Before turning on the laser marker, be sure that the laser marker is connected as previously described. Check the presence of:
•Voltage power supply connection
• Safety Circuit connection
• Command Box connection
Do not use the Safety Circuit Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.
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Do not use the Safety Circuit Muting Device except for maintenance oh this product.
It is the customer's responsibility to provide a correct integration of the safety signals according to applic
If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connect bypassed.
First time boot
The first time the laser marker is turned on after it the operating system will be restarted within a few seconds.
NOTE
able regulations.
ed, the laser marker enable is
has been unpacked, it warns that
Wait for the shutdown of the operating system.
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DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows®
is shutting down.
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Turning On sequence

The laser marker states can be controlled by:
• Key Selector
• Command Box connector

Sequence using Key Selector

Controlling the laser marker states using the Key Selector on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of the command box connector
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EXT_ENABLE_A
Turn ON the main power supply switch in the back panel of the control rack. The laser marker turn on and goes in booting-up state:
and
EXT_ENABLE_B
are set to fixed HIGH level.
EXT_KEY
,
Figure 1: Power on the laser marker
During booting up state, the status LED on the control rack and the status LED on the scan head blink green.
Wait until booting-up finish: the status LED on the control rack and the status LED on state.
the scan head are steady green. The laser marker is in WAIT FOR START
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Figure 2: Wait for start state
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Rotate the key selector one-step to STANDBY position:
Turning On sequence
Figure 3: Key selector in STANDBY position
The status LED on the control rack and the status LED on the scan head are steady orange. The laser marker is in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state.
Figure 4: Standby Shutter closed state
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Rotate the key selector one-step to LASER ON position:
Figure 5: Key selector in LASER ON position
The status LED on the control rack and status LED on the scan head will turn red. The laser marker is in READY state.
Figure 6: Ready state
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Sequence Using Command Box

Controlling the laser marker states using the Command Box connector on the control rack back panel requires that the Key Selector is set to fixed position
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Turn ON the main power supply switch in the back panel of the control rack. The laser marker turns on and goes in booting-up state. During booting up state, the status LED on the control rack and the status LED on the scan head blink green. Wait until booting-up has ended: the status LED on the control rack and the sta­tus LED on the scan head are steady green. The laser marker is in WAIT FOR START state.
Figure 7: Wait for start state
Turning On sequence
LASER_ON
.
Set the Command box input signals as in the table below:
STATE COMMAND BOX INPUT STATE KEY SELECTOR STATUS LED
EXT_KEY
STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED
The status LED on the control rack and the status LED on the scan head are steady orange. The laser marker is in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state.
EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B
HIGH
LOW LOW
Steady
Figure 8: Standby Shutter closed state
Set the Command box input signals as in the table below:
STATE COMMAND BOX INPUT STATE KEY SELECTOR STATUS LED
READY
EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B
HIGH HIGH HIGH
Steady
The status LED on the control rack and status LED on the scan head will turn red. The laser marker is in READY state.
Figure 9: Ready state
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Chapter 5

Customize the laser marker software

CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT starting on
page 57
CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS starting on
page 60
CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING starting on page 63 REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION starting on page 65
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Change O.S. language and keyboard layout

Change O.S. language and keyboard layout
The laser marker allows you to customize the operating system changing the language used in menus, dialogs and languages you can use to enter text and keyboard layout.
In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see "
NOTE
1. Turn OFF and ON the laser marker and wait until booting-up finishes (the status LED on the control rack and on the scan head must be steady green)
Local Mode Control connections" on page 48).
2. From the main screen click on Start
3. Select Change display language:
> Control Panel
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4. In Keyboards and Languages select and choose the desired language.
5. Select Change keyboards to change your keyboard or input language:
NOTE
6. Now select the default input languages and press OK:
Default keyboard layouts are “US” and “IT”. Add a custom keyboard if necessary.
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7. Close all the open windows and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the desktop screen
8. A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data. Press OK:
9. Shut down the operating system in order to save the new settings:
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DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is shutting down.
10.WAIT until operating system shuts down automatically (black screen)
11.Power off the laser marker to complete installation.
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Change the LAN configuration and IP address

The operating system allows you to change the LAN configuration and IP address.
In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see "
NOTE
1. Turn OFF and ON the laser marker wait until booting-up finishes (the status LED on the control rack and on the scan head must be steady green)
Local Mode Control connections" on page 48).
2. From the main window click on Sta
3. Select View network status and task:
rt > Control Panel
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Change the LAN configuration and IP address
4. In the Network and Sharing Center window select Change adapter settings:
5. In the Network Connections window double click on Local Area Connection icon:
6. In the Local Area Connection Properties window double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
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7. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties you can change the IP address and configuration:
8. Close all the open windows and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop window.
9. A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data. Press OK:
10. Shut down the operating system in order to save the new settings:
DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is shutting down.
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11.WAIT until operating system shuts down automatically (black screen)
12.Power off the laser marker to complete installation
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Change the video setting

The operating system allows you to change the Video setting.
In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see "
NOTE
1. Turn OFF and ON the laser marker and wait until booting-up finishes (the status LED on the rack and on the scan head must be steady green)
Change the video setting
Local Mode Control connections" on page 48).
2. From the main window click on Start
3. Select Adjust screen resolution:
> Control Panel
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4. In the Screen Resolution window select the desired Screen resolution and Color quality:
5. Close all the open windows and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop window.
6. A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data. Press OK:
7. Shut down the operating system in order to save the new settings:
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DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is shutting down.
8. WAIT until operating system shuts down automatically (black screen)
9. Power off the laser marker to complete installation
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Remote desktop connection

To connect the laser marker to a remote Windows® based computer, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the laser marker
2. Make sure that both laser marker and remote computer are connected to e LAN
th
Remote desktop connection
3. Click St
Connection
4. Click Options
5. In the Computer list, type the host name or the IP address of the computer
to
6. Type the user name, password, and domain (i
which you have allowed remote access into the corresponding boxes, and then click Connect
art > All Programs > Accessories, and then click Remote Desktop
which you want to connect
f applicable) of an account to
7. In the Log On to Windows® dialog box that appears, type the password of
the account with remote access privileges into the Password box:
User name: DL
Password: dla
8. In the Lo
that you want, and then click OK. The remote desktop is display computer is locked during this session
9. To disconnect the session, click the Cl
and then click OK when you are prompted to disconnect the Windows® ses­sion.
g on to list, if applicable, select the domain or remote computer
ed in a window on the desktop. The remote
A
ose button in the session window,
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Chapter 6

Accessories

CONTROL BOX starting on page 67 REMOTE STAR T FOOT SWITCH starting on page 67 I/O INTERFACE starting on page 68 DB25-TO-FREE LEADS CABLE starting on page 68 MARVIS™ ADD-ON starting on page 69 MICROMETRIC DISTANCE SENSOR KIT starting on page 70 M39 F-THETA PROTECTIVE CAP starting on page 70
STAR TE R KIT FOR MARKING ON THE FLY (MOF) starting on page
71
RACK HANDLES starting on page 71 FUME EXTRACTOR starting on page 71
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The accessories listed here below are described for information purposes only, and are not necessarily included in the packaging. The minimum contents of the packaging include the main hardware, cables and keys. For additional informa­tion, please see

Control Box

This accessory is used to control the laser marker through the Control Box inter­face.
The Control Box allows to perform the following functions:
• Changing laser marker state
• Starting and Stopping th
• Showing the marking process state
• Showing the system error state
Control Box
"Contents of the packaging" on page 4.
e marking process
Figure 1: Control Box (ordering no: 985330031).
See "Command Box (Laser Control)" on page 28 for detailed control signal descrip­tion.
NOTE

Remote Start Foot Switch

This accessory is used to provide the when the pedal is pressed by the operator.
Figure 2: Remote Start Foot Switch (ordering no: 985350035)
START_MARKING
signal to the laser marker
Refer to Remote Start Foot Switch instruction manual for more information.
NOTE
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Accessories

I/O interface

Dedicated to on-site quick and easy termination, PLC interfacing, System Test, I/ O troubleshooting, etc. The DB25 Pass-through Command Box connector allows the integrator to use the interface as a I/O test tool on previously installed prod­ucts.
• I/O Monitoring LED
• Easy assembly thanks to screw down termination
• Dry contact outputs
•Dry contact inputs
• DIN rail mounting enclosure
Figure 3: I/O interface (ordering no: 985330032)
Refer to I/O Interface instruction manual for more information.
NOTE

DB25-to-Free Leads Cable

This accessory allows an easier integration of the laser marker: the Command Box connector signals are all available on the free leads side of the cable, labeled with cable tags.
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Figure 4: DB25-to-free leads cable (ordering no. 985350032)
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MARVIS™ Add-on

MARVIS™ is the most advanced MARK and VALIDATE solution for traceability. The innovative Code Quality Training dramatically simplifies setup in a real pro­duction environment. The MARVIS™ Add-on for AREX 400 includes:
• MATRIX™ 300N reader
• Power & signals cable
• EtherNet cable
• MARVIS™ license
MARVIS™ Add-on
Figure 5: MARVIS™ Add-on for Arex™ 400 (ordering no: 937600124)
Refer to MARVIS™ Application Note for more information.
NOTE

MARVIS™ Mounting Bracket

This accessory is used to properly fix the MATRIX™-N and the MARVIS™ LED Ring Light ID 50mm - White to the scan head in a MARVIS™ application (suitable for F160S and F254S F-Theta scan lens).
Figure 6: MARVIS™ Mounting Bracket (ordering no: 93ACC1916)

MARVIS™ LED Ring Light ID 50mm - White

This accessory is used as external illuminator in MARVIS™ application (suitable for F160S and F254S F-Theta scan lens).
Figure 7: LED Ring Light ID (ordering no: 93A051394)
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Accessories

Micrometric distance sensor kit

Automatically measure target position displacement from pre-setted focus posi­tion, and automatically drive the external (optional) Z-axis stage to the correct laser head position
• Simplified connectivity with dedicated Device Port 1
• KIT includes sensor, mounting brackets, wires and protecti
Figure 8: Distance sensor (ordering no: 985350037)
ve YAG filter
Refer to Micrometric distance sensor kit instruction manual for more information.
NOTE

M39 F-Theta protective cap

Easy to install, easy to replace; simplifies preventive/periodic maintenance cleaning operation on F-Theta scan lens and allow no-stop operations.
• Ensure complete IP64 protection
• Protect expensive lens from dust and scratches
• Suitable for 160S and 254S F-Theta scan lenses
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Figure 9: M39 F-Theta protective cap (ordering no. 985350038)
The Protective Cap guarantees IP64 protection grade.
NOTE
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Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF)

Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF)
This accessory is used for the implementation of Marking on the Fly applications. The Kit includes: encoder, photocell,
Figure 10: Kit MOF (ordering no: 985330027)
cables and plastic reflectors.

Rack Handles

This accessory is used to easily fasten the control rack to the cabinet. The fixing brackets are equipped with handles for easier handling.

Fume Extractor

This accessory is suitable for collecting and filtering dry and non combustible types of dust contained in non explosive air mixtures produced during laser marking.
Figure 11: Rack Handles (ordering no: 985350039)
Figure 12: Fume extractor (ordering no: 985340035)
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Chapter 7

Technical Support

SEALS starting on page 73 MAINTENANCE starting on page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING starting on page 76 REMOTE ASSISTANCE starting on page 79 PRODUCT SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE starting on page 79
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Seals

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Seals
The laser marker has seals in some areas. The seals must not be broken or removed for any reason. The sealed parts may be opened only and exclusively by Datalogic. Breaking these seals voids the warranty on the entire laser marker
If customer breaks or removes the seals placed by Datalogic on the laser marker the warranty will immediately become “null and void”.
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Datalogic shall not be held liable for any non-conforming use of It is forbidden to operate the laser marker before the machine where it is integrated
has been declared in conformance with applicable statutory Directives.
Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the internal parts of the control rack.
Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate work from non-authorized personnel.
Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the internal parts of the scan head.
Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate work from non-authorized personnel.
the laser marker.
and instructed on the
and instructed on the
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Technical Support

Maintenance

The ordinary maintenance program of the laser marker includes only simple operations. Some operations consist in a mere “check” of the operating condi­tion.
The maintenance activities must be done in compliance with the legal directives r
egarding the safety rules during these operations.
The following parts/functions have to be controlled periodically:
COMPONENT TYPE OPERATION INTERVALS
F-Theta Scan Lens Check / Clean
Rack Air filter Clean / Replace
Disconnect AC power cable before starting any maintenance operations.
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Weekly: wipe gently with a dry cloth (or soaked in high purity isopropyl alcohol) or clean it with dry air blowing
Every 3 months (according to the environment and frequency of use)

F-Theta scan lens cleaning procedure

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Figure 1: Cleaning F-Theta scan lens
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Air filter cleaning procedure

Procedure:
• Turn off key switch on controller unit
• Disconnect AC power cable
• Untight grid panel screws and remove it
• Remove filter
Maintenance
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Figure 2: Removal of air filter
• Clean filter with compressed air or with neutral detergent and air-dry it
• Reinstall filter and grid pane
Insert the filter making sure that the surface with the wider meshes is oriented towards the outside.
DO NOT install wet filter!
• If filter cannot be cleaned, replace the filter
• Suitable filters are available as spare parts
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Technical Support

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs during operation, first check the following troubleshooting. If you cannot fix the problem, contact Datalogic customer service (see “Product Support and Customer Service” on page 79).

Service Interface

The laser marker is equipped with a Service Interface integrated in
Laser Configuration - Service
The Servi
ce Interface provide the following information:
useful for service purpose.
Lighter™
SYSTEM INFO
Info Type Description
Serial Number Laser marker serial number FW revision System Working Hours Counter of the laser marker working hours expressed in hours and minutes
CPU Temperature BOARD#1 Temperature Shows the temperature measured by BOARD#1 sensor of the control rack BOARD#2 Temperature Scan Head Temperature Shows the internal temperature of the Scan Head
Shows the FW and HW revision (separated by dot) installed in the Laser Control Board
Shows the CPU temperature of the Laser Control Board
Shows the temperature measured by BOARD#2 sensor of the control rack
Error Type Description
System Temperature error
Scan Head Temperature error Service Interface error This counter is incremented every time the service interface detect a MMC error
This counter is incremented every time the system temperature is out of the operating temperature range
This counter is incremented every time the scan head temperature is out of the operating temperature range
SAFETY INFO
Info Type Description
Counter of the safety functions events. The safety functions events counter is
Safety relay switching
incremented every time the INTERLOCK or LASER_STOP safety function are acti­vated
LASER SOURCE INFO
Info Type Description
Serial Number Source serial number Source Working Hours
Diode Working Hours
Temperature Error
Power Supply Error
Back Reflection Error
Generic Error
Counter of the laser source working hours expressed in hours and minutes Counter of the source diode working hours expressed in hours and minutes. The
counter starts to count every time the laser marker is in READY state This counter is incremented every time the Laser source temperature is out of
the operating temperature range This counter is incremented every time the External supply voltage of the laser
source is out of the specified range This counter is incremented every time the laser source detect an high optical
power reflected back to the laser This counter is incremented every time the laser source detects an internal fail-
ure
BACKUP AND RESTORE SERVICE DATA
Info Type Description
Backup button The BACKUP button shall be used to save the actual service data in a XML file
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List of warning and error states

STATUS LED DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Blinking ORANGE
Blinking RED System Error
Warning invalid start
se
quence
Incorrect turning-on
sequence
Interlock error
Connector Presence error
Rack Temperature error
Scan Head
Temperature error
Scan Head
Connection error
Source Temperature error
Source generic error Contact Datalogic Technical Support
Source Power Supply error
Incorrect Firmware version
error
Back reflection error
Set Key Switch to “0” and repeat the turning-on sequence. See “Turning On sequence” on page 52
- Check Safety Circuit connector signals (see “Safety Circuit” on page 25)
- Check Safety Circuit connector presence
- Check if Command Box connector is present
- Check
CONNECTOR_PRESENCE
mand Box connector (see “Command Box (Laser Control)” on
)
page 28 Check the temperature of the environment where the control
rack is placed. The temperature must not exceed the opera­tive limit
Check the temperature of the environment where the scan head
is placed. The temperature must not exceed the opera-
tive limit
Contact Datalogic Technical Support
Check the temperature of the environment where the control rack
is placed. The temperature must not exceed the opera-
tive limit
Contact Datalogic Technical Support Contact Datalogic Technical Support Check the reflectance of the material to be marked. Marking
o
n high reflective material could damage the laser source.
Contact Datalogic Technical Support
input signal of the Com-
Troubleshooting
OUTPUT STATE
COMMAND BOX
CONNECTOR
SYSTEM_ALARM POWER_ON ENABLE_OUT
SYSTEM_ALARM POWER_ON ENABLE_OUT
SYSTEM_ALARM POWER_ON ENABLE_OUT
OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF

List of problems related to laser marker states

PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
Laser marker never goes to WAIT FOR START state
Laser marker never goes to READY state
Laser marker never goes to STANDBY SHUT
TER CLOSED state
STATUS LED POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Blinking
GREEN
Steady
ORANGE
Steady GREEN
- Lighter™ Suite marking SW corrupted
- C:\ or D:\ drive corrupted Key Switch selector in wrong position
EXT_ENABLE_A
LOW level or disconnected
LASER_STOP
Key Switch selector in wrong position
EXT_KEY
and/or
EXT_ENABLE_B
signals is active
contact is LOW level or disconnected
contact are
Restore the laser marker using USB recovery disk (see “Recover the laser marker” on page 124
Check the Key Switch is set to LASER ON (see “Turning On sequence” on page 52)
EXT_ENABLE_A
Check nals on the Command Box connector are set to HIGH lev
el (see “Command Box (Laser Control)” on page 28
Check
LASER_STOP_A
on the Safety Circuit connector are both closed to GND Check the Key Switch is set to STANDBY (see “Turning
On sequence” on page 52 Check
EXT_KEY
nector is set to HIGH level (see “Command Box (Laser Control)” on page 28)
and
EXT_ENABLE_B
and
LASER_STOP_B
)
input signal on the Command Box con-
)
input sig-
input signals
)
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Technical Support

List of most common problems

PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
Laser marker doesn't turn ON
Impossible to control the marking process using the Command Box control signals
Bad marking result
Laser marker doesn't engrave
Laser marker doesn't start to
rave using external
eng
START_MARKING
the Command Box connector
Laser marker doesn't start to engrave using the START MARKING button on the fron­tal rack Console
Laser marker doesn't start to eng
rave using an external
photocell
Laser marker doesn't work in Marking On Fly mode
Red Aiming Beam not visible
Red Focusing Beam not visi- ble
X, Y, Z, R Axis doesn't work
Windows settings are not saved at system restart
Generic I/O signals doesn't
k
wor
signal on
POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Power supply cable disconnected SWITCH of power supply set to OFF Check that the POWER SUPPLY switch is set to ON FUSES damaged
Incorrect integration
F-Theta scan lens is dirty Clean the F-Theta scan lens. See “F-Theta scan lens cleaning procedure” on page 74 Incorrect focus distance
Incorrect laser parameters Incorrect laser marker state Check the laser marker state is set to READY
F-Theta lens protection not removed The optical path is obstructed Check that the optical path is free
STOP_MARKING
START_MARKING
Lighter™ is not set in AUTO MODE /
RK MODE
WO
STOP_MARKING
Lighter™ is not set in AUTO MODE /
RK MODE
WO
STOP_MARKING
Incorrect photocell type or incorrect con­nection
Lighter™ is not set in AUTO MODE /
RK MODE
WO
MOF is not enabled or not configured
Laser Engine is not set in AUTO MODE
Incorrect encoder's type or connection
Incorrect photocell type or connection
Inappropriate layout Check that the layout to engrave is compatible, in terms of marking time, with the MOF application F-Theta Lens protection not removed
Aiming Beam Standby time expired
Laser marker is not in the correct state
Incorrect Aiming beam setting in Laser Engine
The focusing beam output window is obstructed
Laser marker is not in the correct state
Incorrect Focusing Beam setting
Incorrect integration Axis is not enabled Check that the selected Axis is enabled in Laser Engine Configuration (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
Axis is not correctly configured
C:\ drive is write protected by EWF filter Follow the procedure present in “Customize the laser marker software” on page 56 Incorrect integration I/O already used by Axis
signal is active Check that the
signal incorrect timing
signal is active
signal is active Check that the
Check the POWER SUPPLY CABLE connection to the power grid
Check that FUSES of power supply are not damaged Check that the Command Box control signals are compatible with the external devices used for integra-
tion
Check that the material to be marked is placed at the right working distance. See “Marking Area Specifi­cation” on page 22
Check that the laser parameters set in the layout are appropriate for the material to be marked. Contact Datalogic Technical Support
Check that the F-Theta scan lens protection has been removed
STOP_MARKING
- Check the trol)” on page 28). HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking process (refers to Lighter™ user's manual “Setting I/O parameters” paragraph to set the sign
- Use Lighter™ System Test to check external Check that Laser Engine is set in AUTO MODE or that Laser Editor is set in WORK MODE Check that the
“Command Box (Laser Control)” on page 28) Check that Laser Engine is set in AUTO MODE or that Laser Editor is set in WORK MODE Contact Datalogic Technical Support
START_MARKING
STOP_MARKING
STOP_MARKING
Check that the photocell is compatible with the laser marker (see “Photocell” on page 31). HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking process (refers to Lig paragraph to set the signal properties)
Check that Laser Engine is set in AUTO MODE or that Laser Editor is set in WORK MODE
- Use the Laser Engine MOF wizard to setup the laser marker (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
- Check that the MOF MODE is enabled (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual) Check that Laser Engine is set in AUTO MODE (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
- Check that the encoder is compatible with the laser marker (see “Encoder” on page 31)
- Check that the encoder is working using Laser Engine MOF wizard (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
- Check that the photocell is compatible with the laser marker
- Check that the photocell is working using Laser Engine MOF wizard (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
Check that the F-Theta scan lens protection has been removed The laser marker is provided with a system that prevent diode wear turning of the diode when the Aim-
ing Beam Standby time expired. Change laser Check that the laser marker state is coherent with the AIMING BEAM TYPE property set in Laser Engine
Configuration “LASER” (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual) Check STANBY POSITION property in Las er Engine Configuration “SCANNER”. Depending on the setting,
the aiming beam could be not visible because pointed outside the marking field (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
Check AIMING BEAM TYPE property in Laser Engine Con Manual)
- OFF: always OFF
- AUTOMATIC: active only in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state
- SMART: active only on request Check that the focusing beam output window is not obstructed Check that the laser marker state is coherent with the FOCUSING BEAM TYPE property in Laser Engine
Configuration “LASER” (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual) Check FOCUSING BEAM TYPE property in Laser Engine Configuration “LASER” (refers to Lighter™ User's
Manual)
- OFF: always OFF
- AUTOMATIC: active only during STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state Check that the Axes control signals are compatible with the external devices used for integration
Check that the selected Axis is correctly configured in Laser Engine Configuration (refers to Lighter™ User's Manual)
Check that the I/O control signals are compatible with the external devices used for integration Generic I/O and Axes share the same I/O signals. Check that the selected I/O are not used by an Axis
that is enabled
signal on the Command Box connector is not set to HIGH level
signal on the Command Box connector (see “Command Box (Laser Con-
al properties)
START_MARKING
signal on the Command Box connector is not set to HIGH level (see
signal on the Command Box connector is not set to HIGH level
marker state to reset the Standby time
and
STOP_MARKING
hter™ user's manual "Setting I/O parameters"
figuration “LASER” (refers to Lighter™ User's
signals
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Remote Assistance

The laser marker is equipped with a remote connection tool that can be used for diagnostic purposes by Datalogic technical support.
Remote Assistance
The laser marker must be connected to the Internet.
NOTE

Product Support and Customer Service

Support through the website
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its web­site. Log on to www.datalogic.com.
For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon the name of the product you're looking for. This allows you access to download Data She
Hover over the Support & Service menu for access to Services and Technical Sup­port.
ets, Manuals, Software & Utilities, and Drawings.
, and type in
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Appendix A

Labels

LABELS starting on page 81 POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS starting on page 82 SAFETY LABELS IN LOCAL LANGUAGES starting on page 83
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Labels

DANGER
Labels
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Identification label
Warning laser logotype
Laser Label (scan head) for Arex™ A20-X6X models (*)
Laser Label (scan head) for Arex™ 110-XXX/120-XXX/130-X6X and 150-X6X models (*)
Aperture Label
0 - STAND BY - POWER ON
COMMAND BOX
AXES (I/O)
SAFETY CIRCUIT
LAN
RS232
VGA
PHOTOCELL
ENCODER DEVICE PORT 1 DEVICE PORT 2
EXT FOCUS
Label for non-interlock protective housing
Caution, possibility of electric shock
USB port
MAC Address for XXX-X5X models
MAC Address for XXX-X6X models
STAND BY / POWER ON positions Command Box connector Control Axes connector Safety Circuit connector LAN port (LAN2 - LAN3 only for XXX-X6X models) RS232 port VGA port Photocell connector Encoder connector Device port 1 Device port 2 External focusing beam connector
Fuses T5A (110-120-A20 models) Fuses T6.3A (130-150 models)
(*) Maximum output of laser radiation as per definition 3.55 of IEC60825-1 considering single fault conditions.
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Labels

Positioning of external labels

Positioning of labels on the control rack:

Figure 1: External labels rack location

Positioning of labels on the scan head:

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Figure 2: External labels Scan Head location
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Safety labels in local languages

The laser marker is provided by default with laser labels and labels for non­interlock protective housing in Chinese and English language already attached to the product.
Additional labels in French, guages are provided with the laser marker.
WARNING: B in the locations shown in the figure:
e sure to attach the labels in a language understandable to operators
Swedish, German, Italian, Spanish and Korean lan-
Figure 3: Safety labels replacement
Safety labels in local languages
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Appendix B

Understanding SLO: Safe Laser Off

Safety considerations according to EN ISO 13849-1:2008
MACHINE SAFETY starting on page 85 RISK ASSESSMENT starting on page 86 PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL) starting on page 87 DATA LO GI C LASER MARKERS starting on page 87 SLO CONNECTION DIAGRAM starting on page 88 SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF AREX™ 400 starting on page 89
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Machine Safety

The European Community Directives establish that industrial machinery should not present a risk for workers and operators. The manufacturers should retain full responsibility for certifying the conformity of their machinery to the provi­sions of M
Machine Safety
achine Directive.
The CE mark ( forms to the requirements of the Machine Directive.
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compe minimum set of requirements before a machine may be placed on the market, Annex I, of such directive, provides a list of Safety Requirements to which machinery must comply where relevant.
It is the responsibility of the final machine manufacturer to ensure that all the
ty Requirements are satisfied.
Safe
Several harmonized Standards have been published to s Safety Requirements fulfillment.
For Laser Processing machine: EN 60825-1 EN ISO 11553-1
The process that brings evidence that all potential machine hazard are addressed is the ris
) is the only marking which guarantees that machinery con-
ls machine manufacturers to meet a
upport Manufacturers in
k assessment.
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Understanding SLO: Safe Laser Off

Risk Assessment

Core of the Machine Directive are “Risk Assessment” and “Risk Reduction” pro­cess.
EN ISO 12100:2010 is aimed to support manufacturers during Risk Assessment.
Machinery must be designed to be operated, adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out.
Risk Assessment must also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable mis­use of the system.
RISK ASSESSMENT is based on a clear understanding of the machine limits and functions and the tasks that may be required to be performed at the machine throughout its life.
During Risk Assessment all the Hazards must be identified and analyzed for all the possible tasks of the machine (such as maintenance or cleaning).
As an example, for a “Laser Processing Machine” the hazards list will include laser-related hazards like:
• Direct, scattered, diffused and indirect laser radiation
• Fumes, particles and vapors from target material
• Fire/explosion from target material
Refer to EN ISO 11553-1 for a complete list.
Each Hazard represent a risk of harm, and each Risk must be estimated and quantified in terms of:
• THE SEVERITY OF POTENTIAL INJURY
• THE PROBABILITY OF ITS OCCURRENCE
Once the Risk Estimation is completed, next step is the Risk Reduction. The 2006/42/EC Directive provides a hierarchy of measures for eliminating the
risk:
1. Inherently Safe Design: Eliminate/reduce risks as far as possible by machine design
2. Additional Protection Devices: Install safeguarding and protective measures in relation to risks that cannot be eliminated by design
3. Personal Protective Equipment and/or Training
In case of Protective Devices It will be necessary to ensure that access can only be gained while the machine is safe. Protective measures such as interlocked guard doors and/or trip systems will be required.
THERE is no ONE SINGLE SOLUTION TO SAFETY but a SYSTEMATIC PROCESS.
RISK ASSESSMENT based on a clear understanding of the machine limits and functions and the tasks that may be required to be performed at the machine throughout its life.
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RISK REDUCTION is then performed if necessary and safety measures are selected based on the information derived from the risk assessment stage. The manner in which this is done is the basis of the SAFETY STRATEGY for the machine
STEP 1
RISK ASSESSMENT
STEP 2
RISK REDUCTION
STEP 3
SAFETY FUNCTION DESIGN AND TEST
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