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  • Page 1 > Arex 30W – 50W...
  • Page 2 Ed.: 05/2017 Helpful links at www.datalogic.com: Contact Us, Terms and Conditions, Support. © 2015 - 2017 Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this documentation 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.

  • Page 3: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Symbols used in this manual along with their meaning are shown below. Symbols and signs are repeated within the chapters and/or sections and have the following meaning: Generic Warning: This symbol indicates the need to read the manual carefully or the necessity of an important maneuver or maintenance operation.

  • Page 4: Revision Index

    821004080 30/10/2015 Release 821004081 03/02/2016 General Review 821004082 rev.D 05/05/2016 16, Appendix C 821004083 rev.E 22/05/2017 ii, Appendix F NOTE: We sometimes update the documentation after original publication. Therefore, you should also review the documentation at www.datalogic.com for updates.
  • Page 5 WARNING! Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use of marking system of its manufacture. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER, READ CAREFULLY THE APPENDICES.

  • Page 6: Overview

    OVERVIEW The Fiber Laser marking system developed and manufactured by Datalogic employs the most advanced technologies with regards to the mechanical-optical part, the electronic control of laser beam power, communication and the overall safety of the entire system. OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING In pulsed or continuous operation mode, the laser generates an invisible, high-energy infrared beam.

  • Page 7: Important Warnings

    Access to the internal parts of the marking system 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 live parts by untrained or unauthorized personnel.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOLS REVISION INDEX FOREWORD OVERVIEW OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING LASER SOURCE GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING HEAD MARKING SOFTWARE IMPORTANT WARNINGS TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII 1 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 1.1 UNPACKING 1.2 MAIN HARDWARE 1.3 CABLE AND ACCESSORIES 1.4 TRANSPORT 1.5 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION 1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING...
  • Page 9 4.4.2 HOW TO TEST AND ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT 4.4.3 HOW TO USE EXTERNAL SIGNALS TO ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT 5 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE 5.1 CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT 5.2 CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS 5.3 CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING 5.4 REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION 6 ACCESSORIES 6.1 CONTROL BOX...

  • Page 10: Contents Of The Packaging

    AREX 30W – 50W 1 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 1.1 UNPACKING When unpacking the marking system from the shipping carton you should: • Remove the documentation from the top of the marking system • Remove the accessories • Carefully remove the marking system from the packaging using both hands WARNING! Be extremely careful to not damage the connection cable between Scan Head and Rack.

  • Page 11: Main Hardware

    CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 1.2 MAIN HARDWARE Control Rack Scan Head F-Theta WARNING! Rack and Scan Head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long, referred as Head Cable. Rack and Scan Head are NOT separable. WARNING! To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, never subject it to a bending radius below the limits specified in the technical specification table.

  • Page 12: Transport

    AREX 30W – 50W 1.4 TRANSPORT The marking system can be easily lifted up and moved by a single person thanks to its compact size and reduced weight. WARNING! Rack and Scan Head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long. Rack and Scan Head are NOT separable! WARNING! To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, never subject it a bending radius below the limits...

  • Page 13: Fixing And Positioning

    CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING The marking system must be positioned in a safely manner and the precautions listed below must be followed: Figure 4: Positioning rack. Figure 5: Vertical positioning (need additional fixing). WARNING! DO NOT fix the marking system in manner not shown in figure.

  • Page 14: Figure 6: Fixing Points On Shrug Rack (Cabinet Assembly)

    NOTE: It is recommended to install the resonator on a micrometer positioning Z-axis system! The Scan Head must be fixed to a suitable base (not supplied by Datalogic) using the four M5 threaded holes and the two slotted seats: Figure 7: Fixing points on Scan Head (vertical mount).

  • Page 15: Installation Environment

    CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 1.7 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT The control rack must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow passage and correct housing of the cables. Arex is an air cooled marking system: an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling. Installation must not slow or stop the flow of air cooling.

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    430 mm Depth 370 mm IP Rating IP21 SCAN HEAD MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Weight 3 Kg* Height 90 mm* Width 112 mm Depth 300 mm IP Rating IP54 * without F-Theta scan lens NOTE: Refer to Datalogic’s website for detailed drawings.
  • Page 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STORAGE AND TRASPORTATION CONDITIONS Storage temperature -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) Shock and vibrations MIL 810E “CAT 1 Basic Transportation” Package Drop Test 60 cm WARNING! This product includes precision optical parts; avoid vibration and shocks: marking quality may deteriorate. ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Environmental temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°...

  • Page 18: Description Of The Laser Modules

    AREX 30W – 50W 2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE LASER MODULES 2.2.1 SCAN HEAD A description of the main parts of the Scan Head unit is provided here below: Figure 9: Scan Head overview 1) Main connection Rack-Scan Head 3) Status LED bar 2) F-Theta Scan Lens 4) Focusing Beam output...

  • Page 19: Control Rack

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.2.2 CONTROL RACK The control rack is described here below in order to provide the right information for proper installation: Figure 10: Control rack overview. 1) Status LED 9) I/O connector (Axes Control) 2) Enable selector 10) Main connection to Scan Head 3) Key selector 11) 3x USB connectors 4) USB connector...

  • Page 20: Marking Area Specification

    30W – 50W 2.3 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION Datalogic provides a wide range of F-Theta scan lenses to be attached to the scanning head to focus the laser beam in flat Marking Field, in order to achieve high-resolution marking results. These F-Theta scan lenses are available to best-match the object (i.e.: logo; string; 2D matrix; etc.) to be marked with customer need, over the material processing, and fit the standard Datalogic Scanning Head;...

  • Page 21: Figure 11: Marking Area

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Working Distance is defined as the distance between the center of the marking area (defined in the focal plane) and the last mechanical edge of the F-Theta Scan Lens. Refer to the following figure. WD: Working Distance FD: Fixing Distance MA: Marking Area AB: Aiming beam...

  • Page 22: Connectors Specifications

    AREX 30W – 50W 2.4 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.1 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR Interlock disables the Class 4 laser source inside the laser system. Interlock internal circuit is designed to comply with the single fault condition. PANEL CONNECTOR Type SWITCHCRAFT TB Series male Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) panel mount connector, 4 positions. Figure 12: Male panel plug cod.

  • Page 23: Figure 13: Female Cable Mount Connector Cod. Ta4Fx (Solder View)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLUG CONNECTOR Connector type SWITCHCRAFT TA Series Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) female cable mount connectors, 4 positions. Figure 13: Female cable mount connector cod. TA4FX (solder view). WARNING! If the interlock gold connector is used, the marking system is in DANGEROUS condition (MUTING DEVICE).

  • Page 24: Command Box Connector (Laser Control)

    AREX 30W – 50W 2.4.2 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR (LASER CONTROL) Panel socket Sub-D, 25 positions, female. Figure 14: Female panel socket Sub-D 25 (front view). PIN SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION (***) 12V DC power supply available for EXT_ENABLE_B Output power 12V_ENABLE_B supply (max 250mA) Secondary external ENABLE signal (see par.
  • Page 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT This signal is used to know if the marking process is Digital Output finished: (see paragraph 2.4.2.4): - ON at the end of marking process This signal is used to know if the system is already POWER_ON Digital Output...

  • Page 26: Figure 15: Enable Signal's Scheme

    AREX 30W – 50W 2.4.2.1 ENABLE SIGNAL’S SCHEME (COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR) Figure 15: ENABLE signal’s scheme.

  • Page 27: Figure 16: Key Signal's Scheme

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.2.2 KEY SIGNAL’S SCHEME (COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR) Figure 16: KEY signal’s scheme. 2.4.2.3 LASER CONTROL SIGNALS TIMING Figure 17: Timing control signals.

  • Page 28: Figure 18: Timing Signals

    AREX 30W – 50W 2.4.2.4 MARKING PROCESS SIGNALS TIMING The following diagram illustrates the possible timings and settings of these signals: Figure 18: Timing signals The time intervals in the diagram can all be programmed with a resolution of 1 ms Start Time For setting the minimum acceptable time for the START_MARKING signal Start Delay...

  • Page 29: Axes Connector (I/O Control)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.3 AXES CONNECTOR (I/O CONTROL) Panel socket Sub-D, 25 positions, male. Figure 19: Male panel socket Sub-D 25 (front view). SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION (**) Output Power Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for drive EXT_12V supply input logical HIGH (max 250mA) OUTPUT_0 (*) or Generic output or Y-Axis drive step signal (Clock) for Digital Output...

  • Page 30: Rs232 Connector (Com2)

    AREX 30W – 50W OUTPUT_3 (*) or Digital Output Generic output or Z-Axis drive direction signal DIR Z OUTPUT_5 (*) or Digital Output Generic output or Y-Axis drive direction signal DIR Y OUTPUT_7 (*) or Digital Output Generic output or X-Axis drive direction signal DIR X INPUT 9 Digital Input...

  • Page 31: Encoder Connector

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.5 ENCODER CONNECTOR Panel socket BINDER, M12, 8 positions female, 763 series. Recommended encoder: Datalogic ENC58-S10- XXXX-M12 (ENC58-S10-5000-M12). Figure 21: Female panel socket cod. 09-3482-87-08 (front view). SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION Ground signal POWER OUTPUT 12V DC power supply...

  • Page 32: Input/Output Signal Specifications

    AREX 30W – 50W 2.5 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS DIGITAL INPUT: Type Optocoupler 24V DC 5mA @ 24V DC ≥ 1ms (debounce) Pulse Width INPUT Logic LOW 0.0 V DC 0.0 V DC 2.0 V DC INPUT Logic HIGH 5.0 V DC 12.0 V DC 24.0 V DC DIGITAL OUTPUT:...

  • Page 33: Connection Example

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.6 CONNECTION EXAMPLE Figure 23: Connection example. NOTE: See APPENDIX C: AREX SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING EN ISO 13849-1:2008 about the compliance to EN ISO 13849-1:2008.

  • Page 34: Installation And Set Up

    AREX 30W – 50W 3 INSTALLATION AND SET UP 3.1 CONNECTIONS The marking system connecting is described here below. Follow the connecting operations as described. WARNING! Rack and Scan Head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long. Rack and Scan Head are NOT separable! WARNING! Connect the marking system to other parts WITHOUT voltage in order to avoid risks for the operator...

  • Page 35: Interlock Connector Connection

    INSTALLATION AND SET UP 3.1.2 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR CONNECTION Figure 25: Connecting interlock connector. WARNING! If the interlock gold connector is used, the marking system is in DANGEROUS condition (MUTING DEVICE). NOTE: The interlock connector must always be inserted in order to use the marking system. The absence of such connector locks the marking system.

  • Page 36: Power Supply Cable Connection

    AREX 30W – 50W 3.1.3 POWER SUPPLY CABLE CONNECTION Connecting power supply cable. Figure 26: Connecting power supply cable. NOTE: Lock the plug with the retaining clamp to avoid accidental disconnection. 3.1.4 GROUND CONNECTION To ensure high electrical noise immunity it is strongly recommended to connect the chassis to earth plant. Figure 27: Ground connection.

  • Page 37: Local Mode Connection

    INSTALLATION AND SET UP 3.1.5 LOCAL MODE CONNECTION To use the marking system in “Local Mode” it is necessary to install a mouse, keyboard and monitor. Connect the monitor and input devices to marking system as shown below: Figure 28: USB mouse connection. Figure 29: USB keyboard connection.

  • Page 38: Remote Mode Connection

    AREX 30W – 50W Figure 30: VGA monitor connection. NOTE: Minimum resolution 800 x 600. 3.1.6 REMOTE MODE CONNECTION To use the marking system in “Remote Control” mode it is necessary to connect a network cable: Figure 31: RJ45 Ethernet connection. NOTE: The system LAN is configured by default with a fixed IP Address and Subnet Mask: - Default IP address: 192.168.0.10...

  • Page 39: F-Theta Lens Protection Cap Removal

    INSTALLATION AND SET UP 3.1.7 F-THETA LENS PROTECTION CAP REMOVAL Remove the F-Theta Lens protection cap before marking operation. Figure 32: F-Theta Lens protection cap removal. WARNING! Marking with the lens protection cap could result in damage to the lens.

  • Page 40: Use And Operation

    AREX 30W – 50W 4 USE AND OPERATION 4.1 TURNING ON SEQUENCE Before turning on the marking system, be sure that the devices are connected as previously described. Check presence of voltage power supply connection, interlock connector and Command Box connection. Check that “KEY”...

  • Page 41: Figure 35: Enable Command Key

    USE AND OPERATION : activate the command “KEY”, by rotating it clockwise: Figure 35: Enable command KEY. When the “KEY” command is enabled, the status LED on the rack and the status LED bar on the Scan Head will be blinking orange for about 20 seconds (laser source warm-up). Wait the end of the laser source warm-up.

  • Page 42: Figure 37: Enable Command Enable

    AREX 30W – 50W : activate the “ENABLE” command by rotating it clockwise: Figure 37: Enable command ENABLE. The marking system is ready to mark. The status LED on the rack and LED status bar on the Scan Head will turn red.

  • Page 43: Advice On Using The System

    USE AND OPERATION RESUME TABLE STATUS STATUS LED INPUT STATUS OUTPUT STATUS SYSTEM ALARM SYSTEM BLINKING GREEN (1Hz) POWER ON BOOTING UP ENABLE ENABLE OUT SYSTEM ALARM WAIT FOR START STEADY GREEN POWER ON ENABLE ENABLE OUT SYSTEM ALARM BLINKING ORANGE HIGH WARMING UP POWER ON...

  • Page 44: Local Mode Operations

    AREX 30W – 50W 4.2 LOCAL MODE OPERATIONS The local mode (with monitor, keyboard and mouse connected) is optimal to fully benefit of the ALL-IN-ONE Rack architecture characteristics. SW Editor SW Engine Correction Matrix Laser Control Galvo Control 4.3 REMOTE MODE OPERATIONS Keyboard, mouse and monitor are not necessary in this configuration.
  • Page 45 USE AND OPERATION New IP ActiveX allows OEM integrators and end-users to create customized Applications and User Interfaces via Ethernet. Local or remote ActiveX control interface is available with the same commands to allow the use of the same application developed for both local and remote configurations. SW Engine Correction Matrix Laser Control...

  • Page 46: Operating In Local Mode

    AREX 30W – 50W 4.4 OPERATING IN LOCAL MODE Connecting monitor, mouse and keyboard to the system (see paragraph 3.1.5) allows the operator to access the console which contains the instruments to operate with laser. Laser Engine Tray Icon Laser Editor is a software that allows to easily mark or engrave product identification information such as 2D matrix codes, barcodes, text, alpha-numeric serial numbers, date codes, part numbers, graphics and logos in any production environment.

  • Page 47: How To Create And Edit Your First Graphic Document

    USE AND OPERATION 4.4.1 HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT YOUR FIRST GRAPHIC DOCUMENT SIGNAL STATUS EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B In “WAIT FOR START” status, double click on Laser Editor icon to start the layout editor application Click on the document type selector and choose Layer:...
  • Page 48 AREX 30W – 50W Click on the Text String icon in the Object toolbar to add a string object to the layer: Edit String properties such as value, font, style, etc. using the Properties browser:...
  • Page 49 USE AND OPERATION Edit Filling properties such as filling type, interline, etc. using the Properties browser:...

  • Page 50: How To Test And Engrave Your Document

    AREX 30W – 50W 4.4.2 HOW TO TEST AND ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT SIGNAL STATUS EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B In “STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED” status, press Limits All button in the Laser Toolbar to adjust the object position in the marking field:...
  • Page 51 USE AND OPERATION In “READY” status, adjust the Laser parameters using the Properties browser: SIGNAL STATUS EXT_KEY EXT_ENABLE_A EXT_ENABLE_B Press Send Marking button in the Laser Toolbar to start the marking process:...

  • Page 52: How To Use External Signals To Engrave Your Document

    AREX 30W – 50W 4.4.3 HOW TO USE EXTERNAL SIGNALS TO ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT Automate the marking process allowing documents to be marked using external START_MARKING and STOP_MARKING signals, that can be generated by PLC or other external devices. Click on Save to Device button to save the layout in the device memory: Click on Show Laser Engine button to display Laser Engine window: AUTO/MANUAL Mode button allows switching between the two available working modes: Auto mode: the engraving operations are executed automatically using external signals.
  • Page 53 USE AND OPERATION Select the document from the list and click on To Auto Mode button: The marking system is ready to mark document using external START_MARKING and STOP_MARKING signals:...

  • Page 54: Customize The System's Software

    AREX 30W – 50W 5 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE 5.1 CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT The marking system allows you to personalize the operating system changing the language used in menus and dialogs, languages you can use to enter text and keyboard layout. NOTE: In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the marking system (see paragraph 3.1.5).
  • Page 55 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE In Keyboards and Languages select and choose the desired language. Select Change keyboards to change your keyboard or input language:...
  • Page 56 AREX 30W – 50W Select now input languages and press OK: Close all the open screens and double click on the shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop screen. A message advise you to restart or shutdown the system in order to permanently save data. Press Shut down the system in order to save the new settings: WARNING! ®...

  • Page 57: Change The Lan Configuration And Ip Address

    CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE 5.2 CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS The system allows you to change the LAN configuration and IP address. NOTE: In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the marking system (see paragraph 3.1.5).
  • Page 58 AREX 30W – 50W In the Network and Sharing Center screen select Change adapter settings: In the Network Connections screen double click on Local Area Connection icon...
  • Page 59 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE In the Local Area Connection Properties screen double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties you can change the IP address and configuration Close all the open screens and double click on the shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop screen.

  • Page 60: Change The Video Setting

    AREX 30W – 50W 5.3 CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING The system allows you to change the Video setting. NOTE: In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the marking system (see paragraph 3.1.5). Turn OFF and ON the marking system and wait the end of the booting-up (the status LED on the rack and on the scan head must be steady green) From the main screen click on Start >...
  • Page 61 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE In the Screen Resolution window select the desired Screen resolution and Color quality: Close all the open screens and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop screen. A message advise you to restart or shutdown the system in order to permanently save data. Press Shut down the system in order to save the new settings: WARNING! ®...

  • Page 62: Remote Desktop Connection

    AREX 30W – 50W 5.4 REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION  To connect the marking system to a remote Windows based computer, follow these steps: Turn on marking system Make sure that both marking system and remote computer are connected to the LAN Click Start >...
  • Page 63 CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE ® 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: DLA Password: dla In the Log on to list, if applicable, select the domain or remote computer that you want, and then click OK The remote desktop is displayed in a window on the desktop.

  • Page 64: Accessories

    AREX 30W – 50W 6 ACCESSORIES 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 refer to paragraph 1.2. 6.1 CONTROL BOX Control and command device able to manage: •...

  • Page 65: Marking On Fly Kit

    ACCESSORIES 6.2 MARKING ON FLY KIT The marking on fly kit is available on request. Kit includes: encoder, photocell, cables and plastic reflectors. Figure 40: Kit MOF (Ordering no: 985330027). 6.3 RACK HANDLES Handles for rack fastening are available on request. Figure 41: Handles rack.

  • Page 66: Technical Support

    The marking system 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. Breakage of these seals by a customer shall result in immediate cancellation of the warranty on the entire marking system.

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT 7.2 MAINTENANCE The ordinary maintenance program foresees only simple operations. Some operations consist in a mere “check” of the operating condition. The maintenance activities must be done in compliance with the law prescriptions regarding the safety rules during the operations. The following parts/functions have to be controlled: MAINTENANCE PROGRAM COMPONENT OR FUNCTION...

  • Page 68: Air Filter Cleaning Procedure

    AREX 30W – 50W 7.2.2 AIR FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE Figure 43: Removal of air filter. WARNING! In order to set the marking system in SAFE mode, disconnect AC power cable before starting this operation! 1. Turn off key switch on controller unit 2.

  • Page 69: Product Support And Customer Service

    Datalogic for advice on further on-site fault diagnosis and/or module return. If the marking system is to be returned to Datalogic, ensure that all relevant return documentation is in place before shipment. Details of documentation requirements and copies can be obtained where required from Datalogic.

  • Page 70: Appendix A: Label

    APPENDIX A: LABEL LABEL DESCRIPTION Identification label 30W Identification label 50W Warning logotype (Laser) Laser Label (Scan Head) Aperture Label Label for non-interlock protective housing Caution, possibility of electric shock Generic Warning USB plug MAC Address 0 - I KEY/ENABLE Positions COMMAND BOX Command Box connector AXES (I/O)

  • Page 71: Positioning Of External Labels

    POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS Positioning of labels on the control rack: Figure 44: External labels rack location. Positioning of labels on the Scan Head: Figure 45: External labels Scan Head location.

  • Page 72: Appendix B: Standards

    Datalogic is available for providing to the system integrator/OEM all the information in its possession to help in complying with applicable standards.

  • Page 73: Appendix C: Arex Tm Safety Consideration According En Iso 13849-1:2008

    APPENDIX C: AREX SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING EN ISO 13849-1:2008 The interlock connector located to the rear of the Arex laser marking system is the interface of the internal safety-related parts of control system (SRP/CS). With appropriate use of safety external components AND the application of the suggested maintenance, the SRP/CS of the machine that uses Arex as components will result in Safety Category 3, PL c.
  • Page 74 The safety devices fulfill their safety function only if they are correctly installed, in accordance with the Standards in force. If you are not certain to have the expertise necessary to install the marking system in the correct way, Datalogic Technical Support is at your disposal to carry out the installation.

  • Page 75: Safety Functions Of Arex

    SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF AREX Arex provides inputs and actuators to implement the following safety functions: SF.1 ENABLE (e.g. no IR laser output if "EXT_ENABLE_A" or "EXT_ENABLE_B" are disabled, where "disabled" means contacts open) SF.2 INTERLOCK (e.g. no IR laser output if "INTERLOCK_A" or "INTERLOCK_B" are disabled, where "disabled"...

  • Page 76: Appendix D: Note About Laser

    APPENDIX D: NOTE ABOUT LASER LASER SAFETY The following information is provided in compliance with regulations set by International Authorities, and it refers to proper use of the marking system. WARNING! It is crucial that you protect yourself against beams of reflected or direct light as they cause permanent damage to your skin.

  • Page 77: Laser Radiation

    All individuals who may be exposed to dangerous levels of laser radiation, must know that the laser is active and wear protective goggles if necessary. Due to its high power, the laser integrated in the Datalogic system provokes reflected laser light from flat surfaces. Reflected light is potentially dangerous for the eyes and skin. Electromagnetic emission with a micrometric wavelength is placed in long infrared, and is therefore invisible, thus it is not clear where reflected beams are aimed.

  • Page 78: Absorption Of Laser Radiation

    ABSORPTION OF LASER RADIATION Human skin absorbs electromagnetic radiation in different ways depending on the wave length of the radiation. Both the eye and skin have a “predisposition” for accepting certain wave lengths, and are more unresponsive to absorbing others. In the specific case of the Eye, the Cornea and Crystalline lens let all the wave lengths from 400 to 1400 nm pass and reach the Retina, even with various attenuations.

  • Page 79: Radiation Viewing Conditions

    RADIATION VIEWING CONDITIONS The Laser output by the Scan Head is to be considered as a highly collimated and intense monochromatic light source. Due to these characteristics it can be seen as a “point source” of high luminosity. This means that its image is then focalized on the Retina in a very small spot with a dangerously high power density! If the beam becomes divergent and scatters to a non-reflecting screen, then there is an “extended vision”...

  • Page 80: Determination And O.d. Of Protection Goggles

    1120 nm (Raman emission) Laser Type Q-Switched fiber laser Observation type Direct radiation 1 mJ @ 30 kHz for AREX 30W Pulse energy 1 mJ @ 50 kHz for AREX 50W Pulse duration 100 ns Beam Diameter at F-Theta lens exit ~ 6.0 mm...
  • Page 81 ACCIDENTAL CONDITION OF VISION OF THE DIRECT REFLECTED RADIATION Assuming a direct exposure of 10 seconds at a nominal distance of 0,5 m (worst case considered), with F- Theta Scan Lens 160 mm model installed, it is possible to calculate the suitable optical density (O.D.) for safety goggles.

  • Page 82: Eyes And Skin Risks

    EYES AND SKIN RISKS If exposed to intense Laser radiation, even of a short duration, or a less intense but longer lasting duration, both the Cornea and the Retina can burn and be damaged irreparably forever. This consequence is completely realistic in the event of direct viewing of a Class 4 Laser beam. If subject to direct focalized radiation, even the skin can burn.
  • Page 83 The most serious collateral risk associated with laser marking system, which may be fatal, is electricity. This may occur when the manufacturer’s warning and procedures are not followed. Unauthorized and untrained personnel must never do any work on the electrical part. The safety devices must never be removed and their operation must be periodically checked.

  • Page 84: Appendix E: Software Upgrade

    APPENDIX E: SOFTWARE UPGRADE This document describes how to update software version: 1. Close the Lighter and Laser Engine (Click on QUIT) 2. Do Lighter UNISTALL: you cannot run the new installer before having removed the old software version 3. Wait the end of uninstall procedure.
  • Page 85 4. Run new Lighter installer from an external device (USB dongle). 5. Wait until installation procedure is completed. 6. Depending on whether the Lighter update includes any control board updates, the following screen may appear: • Procedure with control board update press OK to execute control board update upon completion, a window informs user that data is automatically saved in the system...

  • Page 86: Appendix F: Recover The System Using Usb Recovery Disk

    APPENDIX F: RECOVER THE SYSTEM USING USB RECOVERY DISK The marking system is provided with a USB recovery disk able to restore the system to the factory settings. The USB recovery disk should be used if the Operating System is corrupted or disks are corrupted. WARNING! All the existing data in the system will be overwritten.
  • Page 87 Datalog Recovery Disk procedure screen will appear Press ENTER key to continue Choose RESTORE_DISK_C_PCM3365 to restore disk C: and press ENTER key In the next screen, choose sdb as target disk and press ENTER key...
  • Page 88 Wait for the end of the procedure (about 10 minutes): Select Enter command line prompt and press ENTER key Select Start over and press ENTER key...
  • Page 89 Choose RESTORE_DISK_D_PCM3365 to restore disk D: and press ENTER key In the next screen, choose sda as target disk and press ENTER key Wait for the end of the procedure (about 2 minutes): Select Poweroff and press ENTER key Wait some seconds until the shutdown process is done Turn OFF the system using the main switch Remove the USB recovery disk from the USB port...
  • Page 90 Customize the system NOTE: In order to work, the system must be customized with the correct configuration file. Turn ON the system An error message will advise you that Lighter configuration file is not present: • Press OK to continue •...
  • Page 91 Double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop A message advise you to restart or shutdown the system in order to permanently save data. Press OK: Shut down the system in order to save the new settings: WARNING! ®...

  • Page 92: Appendix G: Mechanical Drawings

    APPENDIX G: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS...
  • Page 93 NOTE: Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings.

  • Page 94: Figures

    FIGURES Figure 1: Control Rack and Scan Head......................vii Figure 2: Unpacking............................10 Figure 3: Transport............................12 Figure 4: Positioning rack..........................13 Figure 5: Vertical positioning (need additional fixing)..................13 Figure 6: Fixing points on shrug rack (cabinet assembly)................14 Figure 7: Fixing points on Scan Head (vertical mount).
  • Page 95 Figure 38: Status LED display......................... 42 Figure 39: Control Box (Ordering no: 985330031)..................64 Figure 40: Kit MOF (Ordering no: 985330027)....................65 Figure 41: Handles rack........................... 65 Figure 42: Cleaning F-Theta lens........................67 Figure 43: Removal of air filter........................68 Figure 44: External labels rack location.

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