trotec laser 8017 Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

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Trotec Laser GmbH

Linzer Strasse 156

A – 4600 Wels

AUSTRIA

Ph.: +43/7242/239-0

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.troteclaser.com

Trotec cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect damages, which result from using or
working with the products electric circuits or software described herein. The apparatus must be
used only by trained and skilled personnel. Before use the manual should be read and followed
carefully.

Furthermore Trotec reserves the right to change or alter any product described herein without prior
notice.

In case of failure, please check the device first according to section 6.2 Tips for Troubleshooting.
If unsuccessful, please note all data of the device (year of manufacture, software version, etc.) and
call us from a telephone next to the switched on device.

For queries or technical problems please contact your dealer or Trotec directly at the above
address.

 This documentation with all illustrations is intellectual property of Trotec Produktions- u.
Vertriebs GmbH.
The entire documentation is given to the user for personal use only. This documentation must not
be reproduced or made available to others without our written permission. Any breach of law will
be prosecuted.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Operation Manual Use – General Information ........................................................................................ 5

1.2 Designated Use .......................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Disposal remarks ....................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Technical Data / Device Specification ..................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Manufacturer's Label ................................................................................................................................. 8

1.6 EU – Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................................ 9

2 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 General Safety Information ..................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 Laser Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 11

2.3 Safety Precautions when Operating the Machine ................................................................................ 13

2.4 Warning and Information Labels ............................................................................................................ 14

3 BEFORE OPERATION ................................................................................................... 16

3.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................ 16

3.2 Contents of Delivery ................................................................................................................................ 17

3.3 Location .................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.4 Electrical – Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 19

3.5 Exhaust System – Requirements ........................................................................................................... 20

3.6 Computer – Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 20

3.7 Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 21

3.7.1 Connecting the Mains ......................................................................................................................... 21

3.7.2 Connecting the Computer ................................................................................................................... 22

3.7.3 Connecting the Exhaust System ......................................................................................................... 23

4 OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 24

4.1 Machine view and connections .............................................................................................................. 24

4.2 Power switch (ON / OFF) ......................................................................................................................... 28

4.3 Keypad ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.4 First Steps ................................................................................................................................................ 32

4.5 Produce the first Samples ...................................................................................................................... 35

4.6 Rotary Attachment................................................................................................................................... 37

5 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 41

5.1 Cleaning the System ............................................................................................................................... 41

5.2 Cleaning the Optical Parts ...................................................................................................................... 42

5.2.1 CLEANING THE LENS ....................................................................................................................... 42

5.2.2 CLEANING THE MIRRORS #2 AND #3 ............................................................................................. 44

5.3 Maintenance Plan .................................................................................................................................... 47

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6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 48

6.1 Material table ............................................................................................................................................ 48

6.2 Tips for Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 49

6.3 Acceptance report ................................................................................................................................... 50

6.4 TRAINING SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................. 51

6.5 Response Form ........................................................................................................................................ 52

6.6 How to create a Service File ................................................................................................................... 53

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If the Operation Manual is not observed, this area represents a particular
danger for the operating personnel or the personnel responsible for
maintenance.

Caution: This component is under voltage. In these areas strictly observe the
safety instructions regarding electricity. Care is to be taken in particular during
maintenance and repair work

Caution: In this area pay attention to the possible dangers of the laser beam.

Note or information on individual components of the device, that simplify the
use or make it more understandable.

GENERAL

1 GENERAL

1.1 Operation Manual Use – General Information

Caution:

Please read and follow this Operation Manual carefully, before installation and operation.
Damage to persons and/or material can result from not following individual points of the
Operation Manual!

Operation of the system is only permitted with equipment and spare parts supplied or
listed in the spare parts and consumables lists.

Auxiliary equipment must be adjusted to the base machine (any queries to dealer or
manufacturer).

The following symbols are used for easier understanding of the Operation Manual:

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The working process must only be performed with a perfectly adjusted
machine (see also Section 4 OPERATION).

Use of the system in other areas is against the designated use. The
manufacturer does not admit liability for damage to personal and/or
equipment resulting from such use.

The system must only be operated, maintained and repaired, by personnel
that are familiar with the designated field of use and the dangers of the
machine!

Non-observance of the instructions for operation, maintenance and repair
described in this Operation Manual excludes any liability of the manufacturer if
a defect occurs.

Caution when processing conductive materials (carbon fibers…)! Conductive
dust or particles in the ambient air might damage electrical components and
lead to short circuits. Bear in mind that those defects are NOT warranted.

GENERAL

1.2 Designated Use

The Trotec Speedy 300 fiber is used for marking on metals and plastics. Many metals and
most plastics will show interaction with the laser beam. However, very clean metallic
surfaces which are highly polished and pure could show NO reaction. This is due to too
high reflectivity at 1064nm wavelength which is given especially for silver and copper.

1.3 Disposal remarks

Do not dispose the machine with domestic waste!

Electronic devices have to be disposed according to the regional directives
on electronic and electric waste disposal.
In case of further questions, please ask your supplier. He might take care of
proper disposal.

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Working area

29 x 17 inch / 726 x 432 mm

Max. size of workpiece

29.5 x 17.3 inch / 750 x 440 mm

Max. height of workpiece

6.6 inch / 169 mm with 3.2 inch lens

4.8 inch / 123 mm with 5.0 inch lens

Max. engraving speed

78 inch/sec / 200 cm/sec for fiber

Motor

Brushless DC Servo motor

Encoder

Increment

Workpiece table

Solid metal (ferro-magnetic)

Max. load of workpiece

44 lbs / 20 kg

Lenses

3.2, 5.0 inch

Standard:

Electro-optic autofocus, Laser pointer (655nm, < 0,99mWcw), Coaxial air assist (without pump),
Ferro-magnetic working table, 3.2 inch lens, USB connection, JobControl Expert software

Optional:

Honeycomb cutting table, Rotary attachment, Harsh environment protection kit, Laserpower upgrade,
Air assist including compressor, Temperature sensor, Vacuum table, Data import MAC, i-cut, Trolley
Table

Laserpower

Adjustable from 0 - 100%

Interface Hardware

RS-232-C: Data Rate 19.200 – 155.200 Baud

USB: Data Rate 460.800 Baud

Interface Software

JobControl, HPGL

Laser tube

Pulsed fiber laser, maintenance free

Laserpower: 10W, 20W, 30W, 50W

Wavelength

1064 nm

Air cooling unit

All systems air-cooled

Voltage

Single phase 230V / 50Hz or 115V / 60 Hz

Power consumption

710 W for 50W unit

Recommended fuse

10A (115V / 230V)

Width/depth/height (incl. trolley)

42.9 x 35.1 x 41.8 inch / 1090 x 890 x 1060 mm

Weight (approx.)

297 lbs / 135 kg

Temperature

59°F to 77°F / +15°C to +25°C

Humidity

40% to max 70%, not condensing

Laser class

CDRH Laser Safety

Laser Class 2

CE compliant, FDA approved

Interlock

Duplicate interlock safety system

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1.4 Technical Data / Device Specification

Mechanic

Features

Control system

Laser Equipment

Cooling system

Electricity, Power, Fuse

Dimensions

Ambient conditions

Laser Safety

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

SEPTEMBER 2010

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1.5 Manufacturer's Label

The manufacturer’s label is located on the back of the machine (see picture below).

It is recommended to enter data such as serial number and year of manufacture into the
manufacturer's label above so that you always have this data at hand when required.

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1.6 EU – Declaration of conformity

(Machine directive 2006/42/EG, appendix II A)

Manufacturer:

Trotec Laser GmbH.
Linzer Straße 156,
A-4600 Wels

Authorized person for the compilation of technical documentation:

Gerhard KREMPL, Trotec Laser GmbH., Linzer Straße 156, A-4600 Wels

We hereby certify that

SPEEDY 300 fiber

Model N° 8017 SPEEDY 300 fiber

in its conception, construction and form put by us into circulation is in accordance with all the relevant
essential health and safety requirements of the EC machinery directive 2006/42/EEC.

Further valid guidelines/regulations for the product:

2006/95/EG Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EG EMC Guideline

Applied harmonized standards:

- EN ISO12100 Machine Safety

- EN 60335-1/2007 Safety of Household and similar Appliances

- EN 55014-1/2006, EN 55014-2/1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility

- EN 60204-1 Machine Safety – electr. Equipment

- EN 60825-1/2007, EN 60825-4/2006 and EN 60825-14/2006 Safety of Laser Equipment

- EN 55022/2008, EN 55024/2003 Electromagnetic Compatibility

Place, Date:

Wels, 30.03.2011

Personal data of the signer:

Stephan FAZENY, Head of Research and Development

Signature:

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SAFETY

2 SAFETY

Please read this chapter before operating or servicing a Trotec Speedy 300 fiber laser system!

2.1 General Safety Information

All personnel involved in installation, set-up, operation maintenance and repair of the machine,
must have read and understood the Operation Manual and in particular the "Safety" section. The
user is recommended to generate company-internal instructions considering the professional
qualifications of the personnel employed in each case, and the receipt of the instruction/Operation
Manual or the participation at introduction/training should be acknowledged in writing in each case.

Safety-conscious Working

The machine must only be operated by trained and authorized personnel.
The scopes of competence for the different activities in the scope of operating the machine must
be clearly defined and observed, so that under the aspect of safety no unclear questions of
competence occur. This applies in particular to activities on the electric equipment, which must
only be performed by special experts.
For all activities concerning installation, set-up, start-up, operation, modifications of conditions and
methods of operation, maintenance, inspection and repair, the switch-off procedures that may be
provided in the Operation Manual must be observed.

Safety Information for the User and/or Operating Personnel

 No working methods are permitted that affect the safety of the machine.
 The operator must also ensure that no unauthorized persons work with the machine (e.g. by

activating equipment without authorization).

 It is the duty of the operator, to check the machine before start of work for externally visible

damage and defects, and to immediately report changes that appear (including behavior during
operation) that affect the safety.

 The user must provide that the machine is only operated in perfect condition.
 The user must guarantee the cleanness and accessibility at and around the machine by

corresponding instructions and controls.

 Principally, no safety components may be removed or disabled (already here we emphasize the

imminent dangers, for example severe burns, loss of eye-sight). If the removal of safety
components is required during repair and service, the replacement of the safety components
must be performed immediately after completion of the service and repair activities.

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To assess the potential dangers laser systems pose, they are classified into 5
safety classes: 1, 2, 3a, 3b and 4. Trotec Speedy 300 fiber is a device of
class 2 (USA: Class II). This is guaranteed by the protective housing and the
safety installations.
Please note that improper operation of the device can override the status of
safety class 2 and can cause the emission of harmful radiation.

This laser system contains an YTTERBIUM FIBER LASER of class 4 that
emits intensive and invisible laser radiation. Without safety precautions the
direct radiation or even diffuse reflected radiation is dangerous!

Without safety precautions, the following risks exist with exposure to laser
radiation:
Eyes: Burns to the retina for NIR (Near Infra Red) LASER
Skin: Burns
Clothing: Danger of fire

Never try to modify or disassemble the laser and do not try to start up a
system that had been modified or disassembled!

Dangerous radiation exposure can result from the use of operation or
adjustment equipment other than that described here, and if different
operational methods are performed.

Service technicians using the service plug are required to wear standard laser
safety glasses for NIR (Near Infra Red) LASER lasers (wavelength
1060 nm).

SAFETY

 Preparation, retooling, change of work piece, maintenance and repair activities must only

performed with equipment switched off, by trained personnel.

 It is forbidden to perform unauthorized modifications and changes to the machine. It is

emphasized, that any unauthorized modifications to the machine are not permitted for safety
reasons.

2.2 Laser Safety Information

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Dangerous radiation exposure can result from the use of materials other
than described in Section 1.2 Designated Use and the material table in

6.1 Material table:
In case of using highly reflecting materials like

 blank or polished metals
 metals with very high reflectivity like copper, brass, gold, silver
 any materials with highly reflecting coatings
 other highly reflecting materials,

especially in combination with high laser power, low processing speed and/or work
pieces with curved or inclined surfaces, laser radiation might be reflected towards
the protection cover. With a very low probability this protection cover could be
damaged if the reflected radiation is FOCUSSED onto the surface of the protection
cover.

SAFETY

Therefore visual inspection for point-like defects on the protection cover should be
done if the aforementioned conditions are given.

The loss of yellow color on the protection cover indicates a damage of the
protecting layer. If you detect such effects, immediately turn off the laser machine
and take care to get a new protection cover.

Also other components inside the machine may be damaged if the aforementioned
conditions are given. To improve laser safety an optional “Laser Protection Cover” is
available on request.

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2.3 Safety Precautions when Operating the Machine

In your Speedy 300 fiber, a closed safety system is integrated which immediately switches
off the power to the laser tube when the protection cover is opened. Consequently an
incomplete processing can occur if the cover is opened during operation. Therefore, first
press the "PAUSE" button, if you want to interrupt a process.

Please remember the following safety precautions when working with this machine:
A fire extinguisher must always be handy as the laser beam can ignite flammable

materials. Do not store any flammable materials inside the machine or in the immediate
vicinity of the machine. Particularly leftovers of produced materials have to be removed to
prevent fire hazard.

Unsupervised operation of the system is not permitted.

Because of their low absorption polished and pure metals like un-coated aluminum,
copper, silver and gold can show very weak interaction with the laser beam and lead to
strong reflections. Such materials must be handled with care, as a directed reflection could
harm the protection cover. The protection cover is damaged if the reflected radiation is
FOCUSSED in the plane of the protection cover. By accident, this effect is almost
impossible.

Adjustment of the beam path must be performed only by especially trained personnel. An
improper setting can lead to uncontrolled emission of the laser radiation.

Before processing materials the user must verify, whether harmful materials can be
generated and whether the filter equipment of the exhaust system is suitable for the
harmful materials. We emphasize that it is the responsibility of the user, to consider the
national and regional threshold values for dust, fogs and gases when selecting the filters
and the exhaust system. (The values for the maximum workplace concentration must not
be exceeded.)

Please refer to the manual of the exhaust system on how and in what intervals you need to
replace filters.

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) must under no circumstances be processed with the laser.

Should you have further questions before starting work, please contact your dealer or
Trotec.

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The warning and information labels are attached in such positions of the machine
that could represent a source of danger during set-up and operation. Therefore,
follow the information on the labels. If labels are lost or damaged, they must be
replaced immediately.

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If possible keep the packaging in case the machine ever needs to be
relocated or shipped for any reason.
Dispose all waste according to the applicable waste disposal law.

BEFORE OPERATION

3 BEFORE OPERATION

3.1 Unpacking

You receive your Speedy 300 fiber packed in a cardboard box or wooden box, which
contains the laser and additional accessories. The following steps give you an overview of
the unpacking and assembly of the laser. Please follow these steps carefully.

1. Remove the cover. Please do
not forget to store this box in a
dry place.

2. Carefully remove the foam material, which protects the viewing
window of the cover, and the tape that holds this cover in place.

3. Open the front door and remove the accessories
box located under working table, which contains all
accessory parts required for the installation of the
laser machine.

4. Lift the laser machine out of the box. For this you
will require two to three persons. Position
the laser machine on the delivered stand.

5. Open the accessories box.

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3.2 Contents of Delivery

 Transport and service packaging
 Laser including optics
 Stand
 Accessories box, which contains the following parts:

1. CD Trotec software / printer driver incl. Operation Manual

2. Mains cable

3. Computer connection cable USB

4. Computer connection cable serial (optional)

5. Cleaning kit for optics

6. Additional lenses (optional)

7. Air assist nozzles(s)

8. Focus tool(s)

9. Allen key set 1.5 - 10 mm

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