Synrad Firestar OEM vi30, Firestar vi Series Reference Manual

OEM vi30
reference
guide

4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275 USA

1.800.SYNRAD1

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e-mail [e-mail]
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Table of Contents

Contents

Warranty information .......................................................2

Trademark/copyright information ....................................2

Laser safety ........................................................................3

Terms ............................................................................ 3

General hazards ............................................................3

Firestar OEM vi30 label locations ....................................6

Compliance requirements .................................................7

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

(CDRH) requirements .................................................7

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) requirements .....................................................7

European Union (EU) requirements ...........................8

Declaration of Conformity ...............................................11

Introduction ......................................................................12

Inventory ...........................................................................12

Ship kit .........................................................................12

Ship kit contents ..........................................................12

Installation ........................................................................13

Mounting......................................................................13

Cooling .........................................................................15

Electrical connections ..................................................15

Control connections ....................................................16

Controls and indicators ....................................................17

Operation ..........................................................................18

Status LEDs ..................................................................18

Start-up ........................................................................18

Figures

Figure 1 Firestar OEM vi30 label locations ...................6

Figure 2 European compliance mark..............................10

Figure 3 Firestar OEM vi30 mounting options ..............13

Figure 4 Optional mounting feet installation ................14

Figure 5 Recommended vi30 cooling fan locations ........15

Figure 6 Firestar vi30 external temperature monitor-

ing point ...........................................................15

Figure 7 Firestar OEM vi30 controls and indicators ......17

Figure 8 Firestar OEM vi30 standard package outline

and mounting dimensions ................................23

Figure 9 Firestar OEM vi30 package outline and mounting
dimensions – with optional customer-installed

‘Tall’ mounting feet .......................................... 24

Figure 10 Firestar OEM vi30 package outline and mounting
dimensions – with optional customer-installed

‘Tall/Wide’ mounting feet ...................................25

Tables

Table 1 Class IV safety features .....................................9

Table 2 European Union Directives .............................10

Table 3 Ship kit contents ..............................................12

Table 4 DB-9 I/O connector pinouts ............................21

Table 5 Firestar OEM vi30 specifications .....................22

Table 6 DB-9 I/O connector status signals ..................26

Firestar OEM vi30 Reference Guide

Version 1.0

Released December 2010

Part number 900-20162-01

DB-9 I/O connector ..........................................................20

Firestar vi30 general specifications ...................................22

Firestar OEM vi30 package outline drawings ...................23

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 26

Status indications ........................................................26

Laser faults ...................................................................27

DB-9 I/O connector .....................................................28

Optics ...........................................................................28

Synrad Firestar OEM vi30 reference guide

4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275 USA

1.800.SYNRAD1

tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
web www.synrad.com

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Warranty information

This is to certify that Firestar® OEM vi30 lasers are guaranteed by SYNRAD, Inc. to be free of all defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any defect caused by
negligence, misuse (including environmental factors), accident, alteration, or improper maintenance. We request that you
examine each shipment within 10 days of receipt and inform SYNRAD, Inc. of any shortage or damage. If no discrepancies
are reported, SYNRAD shall assume the shipment was delivered complete and defect-free.

If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the Firestar vi30 laser should fail to operate, contact the SYNRAD
Customer Service department at 1.800.SYNRAD1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500) and report the problem. When
calling for support, please be prepared to provide the date of purchase, model number and serial number of the unit, and a
brief description of the problem. When returning a unit for service, a Return Authorization (RA) number is required; this
number must be clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container in order for the unit to be properly processed. If
replacement parts are sent to you, then you are required to send the failed parts back to SYNRAD for evaluation unless
otherwise instructed.

If your Firestar vi30 laser fails within the first 45 days after purchase, SYNRAD, Inc. will pay all shipping charges to and
from SYNRAD when shipped as specified by SYNRAD Customer Service. After the first 45 days, SYNRAD will continue
to pay for the costs of shipping the repaired unit or replacement parts back to the customer from SYNRAD. The customer,
however, will be responsible for shipping charges incurred when sending the failed unit or parts back to SYNRAD or a
SYNRAD Authorized Distributor. In order to maintain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation
of your Firestar vi30 laser, only authorized SYNRAD replacement parts can be used. This warranty is void if any parts other
than those provided by SYNRAD, Inc. are used.

SYNRAD, Inc. and SYNRAD Authorized Distributors have the sole authority to make warranty statements regarding
SYNRAD products. SYNRAD, Inc. and its Authorized Distributors neither assumes nor authorizes any representative
or other person to assume for us any other warranties in connection with the sale, service, or shipment of our products.
SYNRAD, Inc. reserves the right to make changes and improvements in the design of our products at any time without
incurring any obligation to make equivalent changes in products previously manufactured or shipped. Buyer agrees to hold
SYNRAD harmless from any and all damages, costs, and expenses relating to any claim arising from the design, manufacture,
or use of the product, or arising from a claim that such product furnished Buyer by SYNRAD, or the use thereof, infringes
upon any Patent, foreign or domestic.

Trademark/copyright information

SYNRAD and Firestar are registered trademarks of SYNRAD, Inc.

All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© 2010 by SYNRAD, Inc.
All rights reserved.

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Laser safety

The Laser safety section includes terms, symbols, and instructions used in this manual or on the equipment to alert operating and service personnel to the recommended precautions in the care, use, and handling of Class IV laser equipment.

Terms

Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels. Please familiarize yourself with their definitions
and significance.

Imminent hazards which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Danger:

Warning:

Potential hazards which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Caution:

Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in product damage.

Caution:

Important information or recommendations concerning the subject under discussion.

Important Note:

Points of particular interest for more efficient or convenient equipment operation; additional

information or explanation concerning the subject under discussion.

Note:

General hazards

Following are descriptions of general hazards and unsafe practices that could result in death, severe injury, or product dam­age. Specific warnings and cautions not appearing in this section are found throughout the manual.

Danger

serious

personal

injury

This Class IV laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 10.6 µm CO2
wavelength band.

Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct or reflected laser energy.
CO2 laser radiation can be reflected from metallic objects even though the surface is
darkened. Direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries leading to
permanent eye damage or blindness. All personnel must wear eye protection suitable
for 10.6 µm CO2 radiation when in the same area as an exposed laser beam. Eyewear
protects against scattered energy but is not intended to protect against direct viewing
of the beam—never look directly into the laser output aperture or view scattered laser
reflections from metallic surfaces.

Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or diffuse CO2 laser radia­tion can seriously burn human or animal tissue, which may cause permanent damage.

Danger

serious

serious

personal

personal

injury

injury

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This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres.

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Laser safety (cont.)

Warning

serious

personal

injury

Warning

serious

serious

personal

personal

injury

injury

U.S. customers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions described in the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136.1-2007 document, Safe Use of
Lasers. Procedures listed in this Standard include the appointment of a Laser Safety Of­ficer (LSO), operation of the product in an area of limited access by trained personnel,
servicing of equipment only by trained and authorized personnel, and posting of signs
warning of the potential hazards.

European customers should appoint a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) who should refer to
and follow the laser safety precautions described in EN 60825-1, 2007—Safety of Laser
Products.

Materials processing can generate air contaminants such as vapors, fumes, and/or parti­cles that may be noxious, toxic, or even fatal. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for
materials being processed should be thoroughly evaluated and the adequacy of provi­sions for fume extraction, filtering, and venting should be carefully considered. Review
the following references for further information on exposure criteria:

ANSI Z136.1-2007, Safe Use of Lasers, section 7.3.

U.S. Government’s Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z.

Warning

serious

serious

personal

personal

injury

injury

Caution

serious

possible

personal

personal

Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) published by the American Conference of Governmen­tal Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

It may be necessary to consult with local governmental agencies regarding restrictions
on the venting of processing vapors.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

A risk of exposure to toxic elements, like zinc selenide, may result when certain optical
or beam delivery components are damaged. In the event of damage to laser, marking
head, or beam delivery optics, contact SYNRAD, Inc. or the optics manufacturer for
handling instructions.

injury

injury

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Laser safety (cont.)

Firestar® OEM vi30 lasers should be installed and operated in manufacturing or laboratory facilities by trained personnel
only. Due to the considerable risks and hazards associated with the installation and operational use of any equipment incor­porating a laser, the operator must follow product warning labels and instructions to the user regarding laser safety.

To prevent exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation, follow all safety precautions specified throughout this manual and
exercise safe operating practices per ANSI Z136.1-2007 at all times when actively lasing.

Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the risk of damage to the eyes when operating the
laser.

A CO2 laser is an intense heat source and will ignite most non-metallic materials under the proper conditions. Never oper­ate the laser in the presence of flammable or explosive materials, gases, liquids, or vapors.

The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to
hazardous invisible laser radiation, damage to, or malfunction of the laser. Severe burns will result from exposure to the laser
beam.

Safe operation of the laser requires the use of an external beam block to safely block the beam from traveling beyond the
desired work area. Do not place your body or any combustible object in the path of the laser beam. Use a water-cooled beam
dump or power meter, or similar non-scattering, noncombustible material as the beam block. Never use organic material or
metals as the beam blocker; organic materials, in general, are apt to combust or melt and metals act as specular reflectors
which may create a serious hazard outside the immediate work area.

Other hazards

The following hazards would be typical for this product family when incorporated for intended use: (A) risk of injury when
lifting or moving the unit; (B) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy through unauthorized removal of access panels,
doors, or protective barriers; (C) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy and injury due to failure of personnel to use
proper eye protection and/or failure to adhere to applicable laser safety procedures; (D) risk of exposure to hazardous or le­thal voltages through unauthorized removal of covers, doors, or access panels; (E) generation of hazardous air contaminants
that may be noxious, toxic, or even fatal.

Disposal

This product contains components that are considered hazardous industrial waste. If a situation occurs where the laser is
rendered non-functional and cannot be repaired, it may be returned to SYNRAD, Inc. who, for a fee, will ensure adequate
disassembly, recycling, and/or disposal of the product.

Additional laser safety information

The SYNRAD web site (http://www.synrad.com/LaserFacts/lasersafety.html) contains an online laser safety handbook that
provides information on (1) Laser Safety Standards for Firestar’s/System Integrators including product classification, prod­uct housing, product features, and other CDRH requirements; (2) Laser Safety Standards for End Users including Class I
installations, Class IV installations, laser hazards, ANSI Standard, U.S. State requirements, and OSHA; (3) References and
Sources including CDRH, ANSI/OSHA; and (4) Assistance with Requirements.

In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides an online Technical Manual (located at
http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/otm_iii_6.html). Section III, Chapter 6 and Appendix III are good resources for
laser safety information.

Another excellent laser safety resource is the Laser Institute of America (LIA). Their comprehensive web site is located at
http://www.laserinstitute.org.

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Firestar OEM vi30 label locations

Front

AVOID EXPOSURE

Invisible laser radiation

is emitted from
this aperture.

AVOID EXPOSURE

Invisible laser radiation

is emitted from

this aperture.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

75 WATTS MAX

10200-10800 nm

EN-60825-1, 2007

Top

EN-60825-1, 2007

75 WATTS MAX

10200-10800 nm

CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

MODEL #: FSVi30SA
SERIAL #: i030127100123

This laser component does not comply with standards for complete

laser products as specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.

TESTED AT: 30V MFG: May 07, 2010

MODEL #: FSVi30SA

SERIAL #: i030127100123

TESTED AT: 30V MFG: May 07, 2010

SYNRAD, Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500

laser products as specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.

This laser component does not comply with standards for complete

This laser product is manufactured under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:

4,805,182 5,065,405 6,195,379 6,603,794
4,837,772 5,215,864 6,198,758 6,614,826
5,008,894 5,602,865 6,198,759

Other U.S. and International Patents pending.

Figure 1 Firestar OEM vi30 label locations

SYNRAD, Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500

Bottom

This laser product is manufactured under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:

4,805,182 5,065,405 6,195,379 6,603,794
4,837,772 5,215,864 6,198,758 6,614,826
5,008,894 5,602,865 6,198,759

Other U.S. and International Patents pending.

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Compliance requirements

SYNRAD lasers are designed, tested, and certified to comply with certain United States (U.S.) and European Union (EU)
regulations. These regulations impose product performance requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
and product safety characteristics for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment. The specific provisions to which
systems containing Firestar OEM vi30 lasers must comply are identified and described in the following paragraphs.

In the U.S., laser safety requirements are governed by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) under the
auspices of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) while radiated emission standards fall under the jurisdiction of
the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Outside the U.S., laser safety and emissions are governed by Euro­pean Union (EU) Directives and Standards.

In the matter of CE-compliant laser products, SYNRAD, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the compliance of the system
into which the product is integrated, other than to supply and/or recommend laser components that are CE marked for com­pliance with applicable European Union Directives.

Because OEM laser products are intended for incorporation as components in a laser processing system, they do not meet
all of the Standards for complete laser processing systems as specified by 21 CFR, Part 1040 or EN 60825-1. SYNRAD, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for the compliance of the system into which OEM laser products are integrated.

Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements

Firestar vi30 lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing systems. As supplied by
SYNRAD, these lasers do not meet the requirements of 21 CFR, Subchapter J without additional safeguards. In the U.S.,
the Buyer of these OEM laser components is solely responsible for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to an
end user complies with all laser safety requirements before the actual sale of the system. Under CDRH regulations, the Buyer
must submit a report to the CDRH prior to shipping the system. In jurisdictions outside the U.S., it is the sole responsibility
of the Buyer of these OEM components to ensure that they meet all applicable local laser safety requirements. In cases where
the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must integrate the laser so that it complies with
all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.

To aid in the development of integrated OEM vi30 systems see Table 1, Class IV safety features. The table indicates which
features are available on vi30 OEM lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH
regulations.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements

The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the author­ity to regulate equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency spectrum. The purpose of the Com­munication Act was to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI) from affecting authorized radio communication
services. The FCC regulations that govern industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment are fully described in 47 CFR,
Part 18, Subpart C.

SYNRAD’s Firestar vi30 OEM lasers have been tested and found to comply by demonstrating performance characteristics
that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Radiated and Conducted Emissions.

FCC information to the user

NOTE: The following information to the user is provided to comply with the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Section 213.

Interference Potential

In our testing, SYNRAD, Inc. has not discovered any significant electrical interference traceable to Firestar
OEM vi30 lasers.

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Compliance requirements (cont.)

System Maintenance

Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.

Measures to Correct Interference

If you suspect that your Firestar OEM vi30 laser interferes with other equipment, take the following steps to
minimize this interference:

1

Use shielded cables to and from the equipment that is experiencing interference problems.

2

Ensure that the vi30 laser is properly grounded to the same electrical potential as the equipment or system

it is connected to.

FCC caution to the user

The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

European Union (EU) requirements

RoHS compliance

SYNRAD Firestar OEM vi30 lasers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2002/95/EC
on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, as amended by Deci­sion 2005/618/EC establishing maximum concentration values for certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.

Laser safety standards

Under the Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC, the European Norm document 60825-1 was developed to protect persons
from laser radiation by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of laser products to provide an indication of laser radia­tion; to classify laser products according to the degree of hazard; to require both user and manufacturer to establish proce­dures so that proper precautions are adopted; to ensure adequate warning of the hazards associated with accessible radiation
through signs, labels, and instructions; to improve control of laser radiation through protective features; and to provide safe
usage of laser products by specifying user control measures.

SYNRAD’s Firestar vi30 lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing systems. As
supplied by SYNRAD, these lasers do not meet the requirements of EN 60825-1 without additional safeguards. European
Union Directives state that “OEM laser products which are sold to other manufacturers for use as components of any system
for subsequent sale are not subject to this Standard, since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard.” This
means that Buyers of OEM laser components are solely responsible for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to
an end-user complies with all laser safety requirements before the actual sale of the system. Note that when an OEM laser
component is incorporated into another device or system, the entire machinery installation may be required to conform to
EN 60825-1, 60204-1, Safety of Machinery; the Machinery Directive EN 98/37/EC; and/or any other applicable Standards.
In cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must integrate the laser so that it
complies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.

To aid in the development of integrated vi30 systems see Table 1, Class IV safety features. The table indicates which features
are available on Firestar vi30 OEM lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH
regulations.

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Compliance requirements (cont.)

Table 1 Class IV safety features

Required by: Provided on
Feature Location/Description CDRH EN60825-1 Firestar vi30

Keyswitch Rear panel control Yes Yes No
On/Off/Reset Keyswitch controls power to laser electronics.

Key cannot be removed from switch in the “On” position.

Shutter Laser control Yes Yes No
function Functions as a beam attenuator to disable RF driver/laser output

when closed.

PWR (Power) Rear panel indicator (Green) No No Yes
indicator Illuminates green to indicate DC power is applied.

RDY (Ready) Rear panel indicator (Yellow) Yes Yes Yes
indicator Indicates that laser has power applied and is capable of lasing.

LASE Rear panel indicator (Red) Yes Yes Yes
indicator Indicates that Firestar is actively lasing. LASE LED illuminates

when the duty cycle of the Command signal is long enough to
produce laser output.

Five second Firestar circuit element Yes No Yes
delay Disables RF driver/laser output for five seconds after Laser Enable

signal is applied.

Power fail Firestar circuit element Yes Yes No
lockout Disables RF driver/laser output if input power is removed then later

reapplied (AC power failure or remote interlock actuation) while
Keyswitch is in “On” position.

Remote Rear panel connection Yes Yes No
Interlock Disables RF driver/laser output when a remote interlock switch on

an equipment door or panel is opened.

Over Firestar circuit element No No Yes
temperature Temperature shutdown occurs if temperature of the laser tube
protection rises above safe operating limits.

Warning Firestar exterior Yes Yes Yes
labels Labels attached to various external housing locations to

warn personnel of potential laser hazards.

Electromagnetic interference standards

The European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 2004/108/EC, is the sole Directive developed to
address electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues in electronic equipment. In particular, the Directive calls out European
Norm (EN) documents that define the emission and immunity standards for specific product categories. For Firestar vi30 la­sers, CISPR:11 and EN 61000-6-4 define radiated and conducted RF emission limits while the generic Standard EN 61000­6-2 defines immunity requirements.

SYNRAD’s Firestar OEM vi30 lasers have been tested and found to comply by demonstrating performance characteristics
that have met or exceeded the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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Compliance requirements (cont.)

When integrating SYNRAD’s OEM vi30 lasers, the Buyer and/or integrator of the end system is responsible for meeting all
applicable Standards to obtain the CE mark. To aid this compliance process, SYNRAD’s testing program has demonstrated
that Firestar vi30 lasers comply with the relevant requirements of 2004/108/EC, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Direc­tive, as summarized in Table 2 below.

Table 2 European Union Directives

Applicable Standards/Norms

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

2002/95/EC RoHS Directive (amended 2005/618/EC)

EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use - Part 1:General Requirements

CISPR 11:2009 Conducted and Radiated Emissions, Group 1, Class A

EN 61000-6-4 (2007) Emission Standard for Industrial Environments

EN 61000-6-2 (2005) Immunity for Industrial Environments

EN 61000-4-2:1995 +A1:1998 +A2:2001 Electrostatic Discharge

EN 61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2008 Radiated RF Immunity

EN 61000-4-4:2004 +C1:2006 +C2:2007 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst

EN 61000-4-5:2006 Surge Immunity

EN 61000-4-6:2009 Conducted RF Immunity

EN 61000-4-8:1994 +A1:2000 Power Frequency H-Field Immunity

After a product has met the requirements of all applicable EU Directives, the product can bear the official compliance mark
of the European Union as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 European compliance mark

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Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-2:2004

We,

Manufacturer’s Name: SYNRAD, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 4600 Campus Place

Mukilteo, WA 98275
U.S.A.

hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment:

Product Name: Firestar OEM vi30 Laser

*

Model Number: FSVi30SAB

conforms to the following Directive(s) and Standard(s):

Applicable Directive(s): 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

2002/95/EC RoHS Directive (amended by 2005/618/EC)

Applicable Standard(s):

EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1

CISPR 11:2009 Conducted and Radiated Emissions, Group 1, Class A

EN 61000-6-4 (2007) Emission Standard for Industrial Environments

EN 61000-6-2 (2005) Immunity for Industrial Environments

EN 61000-4-2:1995 +A1:1998 +A2:2001 Electrostatic Discharge

EN 61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2008 Radiated RF Immunity

EN 61000-4-4:2004 +C1:2006 +C2:2007 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst

EN 61000-4-5:2006 Surge Immunity

EN 61000-4-6:2009 Conducted RF Immunity

EN 61000-4-8:1994 +A1:2000 Power Frequency H-Field Immunity

*

OEM lasers do not comply with EN 60825-1:2007, Safety of Laser Products. Buyers of OEM laser products are solely responsible

for meeting applicable Directives and Standards for CE compliance and marking.

Corporate Officer: European Contact:

Dave Clarke, President of SYNRAD, Inc.

Dated 3 December 2010

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Germany

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Introduction

The Firestar OEM vi30 laser is a more compact version of the Firestar v30 laser and is designed to provide OEMs with the
smallest possible 30 W laser package. The optoisolated PWM input, PWM Positive, (on the DB-9 I/O connector) is identical
to that on the v30 laser and, like the v30, the vi30 does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator—users must provide a 5
kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM signals. All input/output signals on the vi30’s DB-9 I/O connector are identical
to v30 I/O signals and operate at the same 5V logic levels to ensure compatibility and ease of installation when retrofitting
the vi30 into existing v30 laser systems. The vi30 user interface consists of only the DB-9 I/O connector, it does not include
an RJ45 connection.

Note: Although the OEM vi30 is part of the Firestar family of lasers, its user interface differs significantly from the stan-

dard Firestar interface design. See the DB-9 I/O connector section for details.

In addition to the standard vi30 mounting method (see Figure 8, Firestar OEM vi30 standard package outline and mounting di-
mensions), there are two optional vi30 mounting kits available separately from the factory. The feet in the ‘Tall’ mounting kit
(Synrad P/N 250-20190-01) raise the OEM vi30 by 0.231" (5.9 mm) to match the v30’s beam exit height without extending
beyond the standard vi30 baseplate. The ‘Tall/Wide’ mounting kit (Synrad P/N 250-20190-02) raises the vi30 to match v30
beam exit height and the wider feet allow the vi30 to be installed using existing v30 mounting holes.

The OEM vi30 laser is available in an air-cooled (SA) configuration only, so the OEM or end-user is required to supply ap­propriate means of cooling the laser.

The Firestar OEM vi30 laser is an OEM product intended for incorporation as a component in a laser processing system and
as such does not comply with 21 CFR, Subchapter J or EN 60825-1 without additional safeguards.

Inventory

Ship kit

Table 3 lists items included in the OEM vi30 ship kit.

Table 3 Ship kit contents

Shipping Box Contents Qty Shipping Box Contents Qty

SYNRAD Firestar OEM vi30 Laser ...............1 Spare Fuse ..................................................... 1

Mounting Bolts ..............................................3 Final Test Report .......................................... 1

Firestar OEM vi30 Reference Guide .............1

Ship kit contents

Each item listed in Table 2 is described below:

SYNRAD Firestar OEM vi30 Laser – for cutting, welding, drilling, and marking a wide variety of products.

Mounting Bolts – 1/4–20 UNC bolts fasten the laser to your mounting surface.

Firestar OEM vi30 Reference Guide – provides setup, operation, and maintenance information for your vi30 laser.

Spare Fuse – fast-blow 15 A fuse protects the Firestar vi30’s internal circuitry.

Final Test Report – contains data collected during the laser’s final pre-shipment test.

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Installation

Mounting

The Firestar OEM vi30 base plate (and the optional customer-installed mounting feet) are designed so the laser can be easily
mounted using only three 1/4–20 UNC or M6×1 ISO fasteners. Three ball bearing ‘feet’ eliminate any possible distortion of
the laser tube caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface.

Important Note: To prevent possible distortion of the laser tube, you must fasten the vi30 laser directly to your mount-

ing surface through the base plate or the optional factory-designed mounting feet. Both the vi30 base
plate and the optional ‘Tall’ or ‘Tall/Wide’ feet incorporate a hardened ball bearing design that elimi­nates any possible distortion caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface

Installing the optional mounting feet

For most customers, the standard baseplate design provides the smallest physical footprint for mounting the OEM vi30 in
compact laser systems. Where Firestar v30 compatibility is desired, you can install one of the two optional mounting kits
(available separately from the factory). The ‘Tall’ mounting kit (Synrad P/N 250-20190-01) raises the vi30 laser by 0.231"
(5.9 mm) to match v30 beam exit height. Feet in the ‘Tall/Wide’ mounting kit (Synrad P/N 250-20190-02) raise the vi30 to
match v30 beam exit height and mounting dimensions exactly. All three mounting options are shown in Figure 3 below. For
dimensional information, see the Firestar vi30 outline and mounting drawings later in this manual.

Standard vi30 Baseplate

(Smallest Footprint)

‘Tall’ Mounting Feet

(Matches v30 Beam Exit Height)

‘Tall/Wide’ Mounting Feet

(Matches v30 Beam Exit & Mounting)

Figure 3 Firestar OEM vi30 mounting options

To attach the optional ‘Tall’ or ‘Tall/Wide’ mounting feet to your OEM vi30 laser, refer to Figure 4 and perform the following
steps:

1

Carefully place the OEM vi30 laser upside down on the work surface.

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Installation (cont.)

Bottom View

2

Orient the ‘Tall’ or ‘Tall/Wide’ mounting feet so the ball bearings are facing up and position them over the existing

ball bearings/mounting holes in the laser baseplate.

3

Locate the M4×.7 ISO Allen cap screw fasteners in the mounting kit and insert them through the mounting feet into

the threaded holes of the vi30 baseplate. Turn the screws by hand until the threads engage.

4

Evenly tighten all four cap screws to a torque value between 18–26 in lbf (2–3 N m).

Front

Position Optional Feet Over Baseplate

Fasten Feet Using Screws From Mounting Kit

Figure 4 Optional mounting feet installation

Mounting the OEM vi30 laser

To fasten the Firestar OEM vi30 laser to your mounting surface, perform the following steps:

1

Refer to the appropriate vi30 outline and mounting diagram and drill three holes into your mounting surface that cor-

respond to either the UNC or metric baseplate (or optional mounting foot) hole pattern.

2

Place the vi30 on the mounting surface so that the threaded holes on the baseplate (or optional mounting feet) line up

with the holes in your mounting surface.

Note: Mounting bolts must not extend further than 0.24" (6.0 mm) into the vi30 baseplate or into the optional vi30

mounting feet.

3

Insert three 1/4–20 UNC or M6×1 ISO Allen cap screws through the mounting surface into the threaded holes of the

vi30 baseplate (or mounting feet). Turn the screws by hand until the threads engage.

4

Evenly tighten all three cap screws to a maximum torque value of 6 ft lbf (8 N m).

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Installation (cont.)

Cooling

Cooling fan configuration

Because Firestar vi30 lasers are OEM models, they do not include cooling fans. To prevent an over temperature fault from
occurring, customers must provide two 140 CFM cooling fans and mount them symmetrically as shown in Figure 5. Cool­ing fans should have a diameter of approximately 4–5" (102 – 127 mm) and have at least 2.25" (57.2 mm) of unobstructed
clearance between the rear face of the fan housing and any mounting surface or enclosure. Position both fans so the front
face is within 3.0" (76 mm) of the vi30's cooling fins. When retrofitting an OEM vi30 into an existing v30 laser system, the
original cooling method (fans and/or fan shroud) can be used provided the fans are within 3.0" (76 mm) of the vi30 chassis.

Like Firestar v30 lasers, the OEM vi30 does not provide a voltage output sufficient to power cooling fans; customers must
provide an external power source to drive the selected cooling fans. Because of the heat generated by internal RF circuitry,
establishing significant airflow evenly over the entire surface of the combined laser/RF chassis is vitally important to the
performance and longevity of the laser.

Gap Between Fan and Laser
Must Be Less Than 3.0” (76 mm)

Figure 5 Recommended vi30 cooling fan locations

Temperature monitoring

For customers who wish to monitor vi30 chassis temperature, Figure 6 shows the recommended location for mounting a
customer-supplied, external temperature sensor. A reading of approximately 60 °C (140 °F) at this location is the point
where over temperature faults will begin to occur.

Front

Top View

Figure 6 Firestar vi30 external temperature monitoring point

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Measure chassis temperature
at this location

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Installation (cont.)

Electrical connections

DC power supply

The Firestar OEM vi30 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at 10 A minimum (11 A peak for less
than 1 ms). To connect the vi30 laser to the 48 VDC power supply, perform the following steps:

1

Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected.

2

Locate the 48 VDC output terminals on the power supply’s output section and connect the black (–) DC power cable

from the vi30 laser to the negative (–) output terminal.

3

Connect the red (+) DC power cable from the laser to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal.

Note: The negative (–) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC

power ground. You should isolate the laser’s DC power supply so that the only grounded connection is at the laser.
Alternatively, you can mount the laser chassis on an insulating pad or film in order to electrically isolate the laser
when other equipment is grounded to the laser’s DC power supply.

Control connections

Complete all control connections to the Firestar OEM vi30 laser through the DB-9 I/O connector on the vi30’s rear panel.
The interface connector receives tickle pulse and PWM Command signals and also serves as the connection point for auxil­iary signals between the laser and any parts handling, automation, or monitoring equipment. Refer to the DB-9 I/O connector
section for specific details about the Firestar vi30 user interface.

The Firestar vi30 control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator. If you are not using a SYNRAD UC-2000
Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser, you must provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM signals.

Refer to the Firestar v40 Operator’s Manual and see Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal
descriptions. A PDF version is available from our web site at: http://www.synrad.com/Products/manuals.htm.

Warning

serious

personal

Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to the
PWM Positive/PWM Negative connections. In electrically-noisy environments, long
lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to
trigger uncommanded lasing.

injury

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Controls and indicators

1

4

5

6

I/O INTERFACE

2

LASE

RDY

PWR

7

8

3

AVOID EXPOSURE

Invisible laser radiation

is emitted from

this aperture.

Figure 7 Firestar OEM vi30 controls and indicators

1

Aperture Seal – prevents dust from damaging the output coupler during shipping. Remove the red self-adhesive label

before applying power to the laser.

2

Laser Aperture – provides an opening in the OEM vi30’s front panel from which the beam exits.

3

Optical Accessories Mounting – provides six threaded holes (8–32 UNC) for mounting optional beam delivery com-

ponents available from SYNRAD. Because excessive weight may damage the laser, consult SYNRAD before mounting
components not specifically designed as Firestar options. Refer to the Firestar OEM vi30 package outline drawings for
mounting hole dimensions.

Note: When mounting optical components to the Firestar vi30, excessive fastener length may damage the laser. See the

package outline drawings for important information about accessory mounting hole depth.

4

DC Power Cables – receives 48 VDC from the DC power supply. The cables are manufactured with #12 AWG wire

and measure 1 meter (40 inches) in length. The red (positive) cable contains a replaceable in-line fuse. If fuse replace­ment is required, replace it with a Bussman ABC15 or a Littelfuse 314015 fuse.

5

DB-9 I/O Connector – provides a connection point for auxiliary output power as well as input and output signals.

Refer to the DB-9 I/O connector section for DB-9 interface details and pinouts.

6

LASE Indicator – illuminates red to indicate that the Firestar vi30 is actively lasing. The LASE indicator is off when

tickle pulses are being generated and illuminates red when PWM Command signal pulses are long enough to produce
laser output.

7

RDY Indicator – illuminates yellow when the laser is enabled, indicating that lasing will begin when a Command

signal is applied.

8

PWR Indicator – illuminates green when +48 VDC power is applied to the laser.

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Operation

Status LEDs

Three status LEDs provide a visual indication of operating status. A green PWR LED illuminates when DC power is applied
to the laser. The yellow RDY LED indicates that a Laser Enable signal has been applied and that, after a five-second delay,
lasing will begin once a PWM Command signal is received. The LASE LED illuminates red to indicate that the PWM signal
is sufficient to induce laser output.

Start-up

Danger

serious

personal

This Class IV laser emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 10.6 µm CO2 wave­length band. Since direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries,
always wear eye protection when in the same area as an exposed laser beam. Do not al­low the laser beam to contact a person. This product emits an invisible laser beam that
is capable of seriously burning human tissue.

injury

Always be aware of the beam’s path and always use a beam block while testing.

Warning

serious

personal

injury

Note: After applying 48 VDC, but before operating the laser, you must provide a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 I/O con-

nector.

On Firestar OEM vi30 lasers, DC voltage faults are not latched. Clearing a DC voltage
fault (under- or over-voltage) will restore normal operation and lasing is possible after
the five-second delay provided that the Laser Enable input signal is high. Because
exposure to 10.6 µm CO2 laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries and seri­ously burn human tissue, the Firestar or System Integrator must ensure that appropriate
safeguards are in place to prevent unintended lasing.

1

If you have not already done so, remove the red self-adhesive aperture seal from the front of the laser.

2

Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eyewear.

3

Place a beam block 24 inches from the laser aperture to prevent the beam from traveling beyond the work area.

Note: If you are using a UC-2000 to control the OEM vi30 laser, refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Operator’s Manual

for setup and operation instructions before continuing.

If you are not using a UC-2000 to control the laser, you must provide tickle and PWM Command signals to control

power output. Refer to the Firestar v40 Operator’s Manual and see Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference
chapter for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions. A PDF version is available from our web site at http://
www.synrad.com/Products/manuals.htm.

4

Set the UC-2000 to MANUAL mode, and then set the PWM Adj Knob to provide zero percent output (0.0%). The

UC-2000’s Lase indicator should be Off.

If not using a UC-2000, ensure that your PWM controller is set to zero percent output (0.0%).

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Operation (cont.)

5

Turn on the +48 VDC power supply. The PWR LED should illuminate green.

6

If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed, remove its aperture dust cover.

7

Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 I/O connector. The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that, after a five-

second delay, lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received.

8

Press the UC-2000’s Lase On/Off button. The Lase indicator on the UC-2000 should illuminate.

9

Use the PWM Adj Knob on the UC-2000 Controller to slowly increase power. The LASE LED illuminates red when

PWM Command pulses are long enough to produce laser output. The spot where the beam hits the beam block should
increase in brightness, indicating an increasing power output.

If you are not using a UC-2000 to control the laser, apply tickle pulses (a +5 VDC, 5 kHz square wave of 1 µs dura­tion) between PWM Positive (Pin 1) and PWM Negative (Pin 6) on the DB-9 I/O connector. After five to ten seconds,
slowly increase the PWM duty cycle of the square wave. The LASE LED illuminates red when PWM Command pulses
are long enough to produce laser output. The spot where the beam hits the beam block should increase in brightness,
indicating an increasing power output.

10

Press the UC-2000’s Lase On/Off button to remove the PWM Command signal from the laser. The LASE LED turns

off. If your OEM vi30 laser fails to lase, refer to the Troubleshooting section for troubleshooting information.

If you are not using a UC-2000 to control the laser, remove the PWM Command signal from the laser and re-apply
tickle pulses every 200 µs. The LASE LED turns off. If your OEM vi30 laser fails to lase, refer to the Troubleshooting
section for troubleshooting information.

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DB-9 I/O connector

The DB-9 I/O connector provides a +5 VDC auxiliary output (DC Out), a PWM input, an enable input, and four I/O (sta­tus) outputs as described in Table 4. The user inputs, Laser Enable and PWM Positive, enable lasing and provide output power
control. The OEM vi30’s PWM input (PWM Positive) is optoisolated; however, all other inputs and outputs operate using
standard 5V logic levels (0 V – logic low; 5 V – logic high). Inputs and outputs are ESD protected, but are not optoisolated;
all input signals sent to the laser must be clean or conditioned by the user.

Apply a +5 V signal to the Laser Enable input to enable lasing, which occurs after a five-second delay. Connect your PWM
Command signal (+5 VDC, 5 kHz nominal) between PWM Positive and PWM Negative inputs to control laser power. There
is no internal tickle signal generated by the Firestar vi30 control board. Users must provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse be­tween applied PWM Command signals.

Important Note: When switching +5 VDC to the Laser Enable input (DB-9, Pin 9) through a switch or relay contact,

we highly recommend adding a 100 Ohm, 1/4 watt resistor in series between the switching device and
the Laser Enable input.

Caution

possible

equipment

The Laser Enable input is a direct 5V logic input. Do not send a voltage signal to
the Laser Enable input (Pin 9) until DC power is applied—the control board will
be damaged. Observe all 5V logic specifications and precautions when integrat­ing Firestar OEM vi30 inputs and outputs into your control system.

damage

Note: You must connect a Laser Enable signal to Pin 9 before applying a PWM Command signal to Pin 1, PWM Positive,

and Pin 6, PWM Negative. Configure your control system to provide a Laser Enable signal only after all other safe
operating conditions are met.

The DB-9 I/O connector provides four 5V logic level outputs to communicate laser status to the control system. Laser Ready
goes high when lasing is possible; the output is low when the laser is not ready. Lase Indicator goes high when the PWM
signal is sufficient to induce laser output; the output is low when no beam is being emitted. DC Voltage Fault goes high after
sensing an under/over voltage condition; the output is low when the DC supply voltage is within limits. Overtemp Fault goes
high when laser temp rises above its upper thermal limit; otherwise, the output is low.

Note: When an over temperature condition occurs, cool the laser below its over temperature threshold and then cycle

DC power to restore normal operation.

Note: Firestar OEM vi30 outputs are voltage sources. They can provide only 20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum, to a

ground referenced load (the ground reference, GND, is Pin 8.). The control board will be damaged if this current
maximum is exceeded.

Note: Unlike the Firestar v30 laser, the OEM vi30 user interface consists of only the DB-9 I/O connector, it does not

include an RJ45 connection.

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DB-9 I/O connector (cont.)

Table 4 DB-9 I/O connector pinouts

Pin Name Function

1 PWM Positive Optoisolated voltage input for tickle and PWM signals. Reference Pin 1 to PWM Negative (Pin 6).
The tickle signal is a +5 VDC, 1 µs pulse at 5 kHz while the PWM Command signal is a +5 VDC,
5 kHz nominal (25 kHz maximum) signal.

2 Laser Ready The Laser Ready output is logic high (+5 V) when the laser is ready to lase; the output is low (0 V)
when the laser is not ready. The Laser Ready output sources 20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum.

3 Lase Indicator The Lase Indicator output is logic high (+5 V) when the laser is actively lasing; the output is low
(0 V) when not lasing. The Lase Indicator output sources 20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum.

4 Overtemp Fault The Overtemp Fault output is logic high (+5 V) when an over temperature condition is detected; the
output is low (0 V) when laser temperature is within normal limits. The Overtemp Fault output sources
20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum.

5 DC Out Pin 5, DC Out, provides a +5 VDC, 250 mA maximum, user output voltage. For example, this voltage
can be jumpered, or switched, to drive Pin 9, the Laser Enable input.

6 PWM Negative Negative side of the optoisolated tickle/PWM Command signal. Reference Pin 6 to PWM Positive
(Pin 1).

7 DC Voltage Fault The DC Voltage Fault output is logic high (+5 V) if DC input voltage is under or over voltage limits;
the output is low (0 V) when DC input voltage is within limits. The DC Voltage Fault output sources
20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum.

8 GND Pin 8, GND, is the ground reference pin for all input/output signals except PWM Positive.

9 Laser Enable When voltage on the Laser Enable input is logic high (+5 V), the laser is enabled; the laser is disabled
when the input is low (0 V). A five-second delay is invoked after this input goes high. The laser must
be enabled, Laser Enable must be high, before a signal on Pin 1, PWM Positive, can fire the laser.

Important Note: When switching +5 VDC to the Laser Enable input (DB-9, Pin 9) through a switch or relay contact,

we highly recommend adding a 100 Ohm, 1/4 watt resistor in series between the switching device and
the Laser Enable input.

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Firestar OEM vi30 general specifications

Table 5 Firestar OEM vi30 specifications

Output Specifications

Wavelength† .......................................... 10.57–10.63 microns

Power Output, continuous

Power Stability3 ..................................... ±5%

Power Stability4 ..................................... ±3%

Mode Quality ........................................ M2 < 1.2

Beam Waist Diameter (at 1/e2)5 ............. 2.5 mm ±0.5 mm

Beam Divergence, full angle (at 1/e2)5 ... < 7 mrad

Ellipticity ............................................... < 1.2

Polarization ........................................... Linear, horizontal

Rise Time .............................................. < 100 µs

Input Specifications

Power Supply

Voltage ........................................... 48 VDC

Maximum Current ....................... 10 A (11 A peak for < 1 ms @ 100 Hz, 50% duty cycle)

Input Signals Tickle Signal ........................................... PWM Command Signal

Voltage ................. +3.5 to +6.7 VDC (5V nominal) ................+3.5 to +6.7 VDC (5V nominal)

Current ................ 10 mA @ +6.7 VDC ....................................10 mA @ +6.7 VDC

Pulse Duration ......1 µs ...............................................................N/A

Frequency ............. 5 kHz ............................................................DC–25 kHz

1, 2

................ 30 Watts

Cooling Specifications

Maximum Heat Load, laser ................... 500 Watts

Maximum Chassis Temperature6 ........... 65 °C

Minimum Flow Rate ............................. 140 CFM per fan (two fans required)

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature7 ....................... 15 °C–40 °C

Humidity ............................................... 0–95%, non-condensing

Physical Specifications (Air-cooled)

Length ................................................... 16.74 in (42.52 cm)

Width .................................................... 3.50 in (8.89 cm)

Height ................................................... 5.45 in (13.84 cm)

Weight ................................................... 13.00 lbs ( 5.90 kg)

* Preliminary specifications. Subject to change without notice.
† Typical. Actual wavelength range may vary from 10.2–10.8 µm.
1 This power level is guaranteed for 12 months regardless of operating hours.
2 Minimum 48 VDC input voltage to obtain guaranteed output power.
3 From cold start (guaranteed) at 95% duty cycle.
4 After two minutes (typical) at 95% duty cycle.
5 Measured at laser output.
6 Measured at location shown by Item 9 in Figure 3, Firestar OEM vi30 controls and indicators.
7 Published specifications guaranteed at a temperature of 22 °C. Some performance degradation may occur in ambient temperatures above 22 °C. Typically,

laser output power decreases 0.5–1% per degree Celsius increase in ambient temperature.

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‘Tall’ mounting feet

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MOUNTING HOLES. SCREWS

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HARDENED BALL MOUNTING POINT, 3X (Ø.1875 BALL BEARING).

THIS MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN USED FOR BOTTOM ACCESS FASTENING.

BEAM PATH MAY NOT BE CENTERED OR PERPENDICULAR TO FACE PLATE APERTURE.

NOTES:

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2

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Figure 10 Firestar OEM vi30 package outline and mounting dimensions – with optional customer-

installed ‘Tall/Wide’ mounting feet

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Troubleshooting

This section is designed to help isolate Firestar OEM vi30 lasers problems to the board level only. Problems on circuit boards
or the laser tube are not within the scope of this guide because they are not user-serviceable assemblies; do not attempt to
repair them. Contact SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor for repair or replacement information.

Danger

serious

personal

This product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 10.6 µm CO2 wavelength
band. Direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries and can seri­ously burn human or animal tissue. Service personnel troubleshooting Firestar lasers
should be thoroughly trained in laser safety practices and electronic service techniques
before attempting repairs.

injury

Caution

possible

Attempting repair of a SYNRAD Firestar laser without the express authorization
of SYNRAD, Inc. will void the product warranty. If troubleshooting or service as­sistance is required, please contact the SYNRAD Service Department.

equipment

damage

Status indications

Firestar OEM vi30 LED indicators, in conjunction with the DB-9 I/O outputs, provide status information to the user. Table
6 shows vi30 output signal and LED indicator states during normal and fault conditions.

Table 6 DB-9 I/O connector status signals

LED Indicator LED Status DB-9 Signal Name DB-9 Signal Status
Normal Fault Normal Fault

LASE (Red) On Off Lase Indicator High Low

RDY (Yellow) On Off Laser Ready High Low

RDY (Yellow) On Flashes Overtemp Fault Low High

PWR (Green) On Flashes DC Voltage Fault Low High

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Laser faults

When a fault occurs, vi30 status LEDs and output signals reflect faults as indicated in Table 5. Each Symptom listed below
describes a particular fault while specific causes and solutions are described in the Possible Causes section.

Symptom:

■

The RDY indicator is Off. The PWR LED is green and the LASE LED is Off. On the DB-9 I/O connector, all outputs
(Lase Indicator, Laser Ready, DC Voltage Fault, and Overtemp Fault) are low (0 V).

Possible Causes:

■

No Laser Enable input signal is present.

A +5 V Laser Enable signal must be applied between Pin 9 (Laser Enable) and Pin 8 (GND) on the DB-9 I/O connector to
enable lasing.

Symptom:

■ The RDY LED is flashing. The PWR LED is green and the LASE LED is Off. On the DB-9 I/O connector, Lase Indica-

tor, Laser Ready, and DC Voltage Fault, outputs are low (0 V), but the Overtemp Fault output is high (+5 V).

Possible Causes:

■ An over temperature fault exists.

Cool the OEM vi30’s chassis temperature to below 60 °C and then cycle DC power to the laser.

Symptom:

■ The RDY indicator is flashing. The PWR LED is green and the LASE LED is Off. On the DB-9 I/O connector, all out-

puts (Lase Indicator, Laser Ready, DC Voltage Fault, and Overtemp Fault) are low (0 V).

Possible Causes:

■ A control board failure has occurred.

Contact SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor.

Warning

serious

personal

injury

On Firestar OEM vi30 OEM lasers, DC voltage faults are not latched. Clearing a DC
voltage fault (under- or over-voltage) will restore normal operation and lasing is pos­sible after the five-second delay provided that the Laser Enable input signal is high.
Because exposure to 10.6 µm CO2 laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries and
seriously burn human tissue, the OEM or System Integrator must ensure that appropri­ate safeguards are in place to prevent unintended lasing.

Symptom:

■ The PWR indicator is flashing. Both RDY and LASE LEDs are Off. On the DB-9 I/O connector, Lase Indicator, Laser

Ready, and Overtemp Fault outputs are low (0 V), but the DC Voltage Fault output is high (+5 V).

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Possible Causes:

■ An under-voltage or over-voltage fault exists.

Check that the DC power supply is supplying +48 VDC under load and that its current capacity is 10 amperes or greater.

■ An under-voltage condition exists (DC power supply is current-limiting) because PWM signals were applied before tube

breakdown occurred.

On a cold start, verify that tickle pulses are being sent to the vi30 OEM laser for a period of five to ten seconds before a
PWM signal is applied.

■ A control board failure has occurred.

Contact SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor.

Symptom:

■ Both PWR and RDY indicators are flashing. The LASE LED is Off. On the DB-9 I/O connector, all outputs (Lase Indi-

cator, Laser Ready, DC Voltage Fault, and Overtemp Fault) are low (0 V).

Possible Causes:

■ A control board failure has occurred.

Contact SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor.

DB-9 I/O connector

Symptom:

■ The built-in +5 VDC, 250 mA voltage output on Pin 5, DC Out, has been accidentally shorted to ground.

Possible Causes:

■ In the event that Pin 5, DC Out, is shorted to ground, the Firestar vi30 laser will not be damaged as the voltage regula-

tor is protected by a current-limiting circuit.

Optics

Symptom:

■ The laser appears to lose power over time; laser output power must be increased to maintain previous performance.

Possible Causes:

■ Beam delivery optics are coated by vapor residue or debris.

Danger

serious

personal

injury

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Ensure that DC power to the laser is turned off and locked out before inspecting optical
components in the beam path. Invisible CO2 laser radiation is emitted through the
lens. Corneal damage or blindness may result from exposure to laser radiation.

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Shut down the laser and carefully inspect each optic in the beam delivery path, including the laser’s output coupler. Remem­ber that optics are fragile and must be handled carefully. If the optic requires cleaning, then refer to the Firestar v40 Opera-
tor’s Manual and use only recommended cleaning materials to prevent scratching delicate optical surfaces.

If the focusing optic is pitted, it must be replaced immediately. Because of the extremely high power density of Firestar lasers,
pits or debris on the lens may absorb enough energy from the focused beam to crack the lens. If this happens, other optics in
the beam path may be contaminated or damaged as well.

When the application requires air (instead of nitrogen) as an assist gas, use breathing quality air available in cylinders from
a welding supply company. Compressed shop air contains minute particles of oil and other contaminants that will damage
optical surfaces and must be carefully filtered and dried before use as a purge or assist gas.

Caution

possible

equipment

damage

If you operate your laser or marking head in a dirty or dusty environment, contact
SYNRAD about the risks of doing so and precautions you can take to increase the
longevity of your laser, marking head, and associated optical components.

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