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The following manual refers to the model Megalight™, in the two versions Marker and OEM, i.e. relative to a Laser source which has been designed and developed as a single component to be integrated in more complex systems to create a Laser engraving system.
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Computer, Inc. N.B.: Schilling Marking Systems GmbH shall not be held liable for any damage or injury arising from incorrect installation of its product by unqualified personnel and for damage or injury resulting from on conforming use of the supplied equipment! N.B.:...
TEMPERATURE WARNING: this symbol indicates the presence of high temperatures which may involve a risk of being burned Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
Joules/second, or Watts. This average power (Watts) is equal to the energy per impulse (Joules) multiplied by the impulse repetition frequency (Hertz). Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
Before continuing with the installation of the device carefully read the following important preliminary safety warnings. WARNING: The main laser radiation of Megalight™ is in Class IV. The free beam produced by a Class IV laser source may represent a significant risk for the eyes and skin even from a great distance!
MegaLight Installation Shipping Megalight™ must be shipped in its original packing to prevent it from undergoing bumping and vibration. The packing has a device which is sensitive to excessive bumping which may damage the internal parts. WARNING: After shipping and before starting unpacking operations make sure the Antishock Wave label applied to detect any bumping during shipment, is intact, If not, return to the sender.
Use warnings Megalight™ is a Laser device able to emit class 2M visible radiation (aiming red beam) and a Class IV main invisible radiation (laser beam). Visible lasers which are not able to damage the eye for momentary viewing but may represent a danger if viewed through a magnifying class belonging the class 2M.
All engraving operations can be managed with the Smartist 4 software program. (the minimum Personal Computer requirements and Software operating instruction are provided in the Smartist4 Manual). The pictures below show the composition of an engraving system and the Megalight™ with Miniscanner model LASER ENGRAVING...
LASER RESONATOR RACK SCANNING HEAD OPTICAL FIBER Picture 2: Laser MegaLight Layout Device layout The essential layout of the device highlights the main system components, composed of a power supply rack which generates Pump radiation at 808 nm, optical fibre which...
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SCANNING HEAD PILOT BEAM LASER RESONATOR λ=1064 nm/ λ=635 nm/ pulsed Max.5W Max.3mW Picture 3: System layout of MegaLight™ Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
• Radiators for heat dissipation via forced ventilation completely separated from the electrical part. The front indicator panel is aimed at the Operator of the Megalight™ laser device and includes the following elements: • Multilingual display for displaying alarm messages and indications •...
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MegaLight Installation MULTILINGUAL DISPLAY IINDICATOR LED HOUR METER Picture 4: system rear panel: external indicators Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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Optical Fibre connector (D-80-LKA) for the optical fibre connection between the Rack and Resonator. R.F. connector (not used in this version). Cooling fan Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
It is supplied with 24Vdc voltage and transfers the generated heat from the laser diode to be eliminated by the Dissipater. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION and START-UP Preliminary installation notes This chapter discusses the subjects related to the installation procedure for the MEGALIGHT™ device and the tests to safely start it. Installation must be effected by TRAINED AND QUALIFIED personnel because it involves effecting electrical and optical tests which require a specific qualification.
MegaLight Installation Installation procedure Environmental requirements Before installing the Megalight™ engraving system, make sure that: • The system is situated in a controlled area dedicated to laser processing. • Until the system has been installed with all the safety devices and until it correct operation has been tested, the installer must have the laser area guarded and not let unauthorized personnel access the area.
(normally 6000A) to interrupt the short circuit current of the mains. N.B.: The fuses inside the MEGALIGHT™ device are not able to directly interrupt the short circuit current. If not adequately interrupted the short circuit current may cause a fire! 2.
Management Panel of the power supply box and the DB 9 pin Female connector of the DSP board. • Mains socket/plug wire. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
Connect the power supply wire (1) of the rear Management Panel. • Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard to the related connectors on the PC. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
MegaLight Installation N.B.: the connectors (11) RF and (9) SLAVE OUT are not used in the Megalight™ engraving system. N.B.: It is possible to connect all the devices aimed at making the laser source safe in series with EXTERNAL INTERLOCK connector (5).
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Operating with the rack power on may cause serious optical risk. 2. Remove the rear cove of the resonator, by unscrewing the three screws (see Appendix A. Technical specifications). Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
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Using an optical fibre which is greatly bent, damaged or poorly connected may lead to a serious optical risk. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
ORANGE led on: STANDBY condition • The aiming red diode appears at the output of the laser beam Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
5. Select an engraving file and then give the START ENGRAVING command. 6. Effect a few engravings to make sure the device is operating correctly. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
Appendix B. Wiring and connection diagrams). 3. Exit the Smartist4 engraving program. 4. Put the main switch MS in the open position ( Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
The casings or protection barriers must be sufficient for intercepting the emitted laser radiation from the source and resistant to perforation. For the Megalight™ engraving system and for medium-low power laser, a metallic protection of a 1 mm thickness is able to completely and indefinitely shield non-focalized laser radiation.
The Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD) for the Megalight™ is equal to approximately 15m in the case of direct or reflected radiation and 0.5m in the case of scattered radiation.
2. Cap the lens with the specific lens supplied with the system. 3. Unscrew the lens from the engraving head and cap the upper surface as well. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
Let any flammable solvents or cleaning fluids used to clean the lenses dry before the laser is put back into operation. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
Following receipt of the returned part, the Manufacturer will determine the status of the warranty and communicate the estimate for the repair (if necessary) and the scheduled return date. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
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Serious electrical risk may result from accessing the internal parts of the electrical system. Only qualified and authorized personnel are allowed access to the internal parts of the electrical system. Schilling Marking Systems GmbH shall not be held liable for work done on the live parts by unauthorized personnel. WARNING: Only qualified and authorized personnel are allowed access to the internal parts of the laser Resonator.
6.b) No Laser emission LEVEL signal absent Make sure Personal Computer -Display signals ENABLE hardware software installed -Status led Red correctly Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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No power or no signal Check the connections of the TS and STS work wires Replace the DSP board Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
N.B.: the device was NOT created and designed to be sold as a finished product. Conformity The MEGALIGHT™ device was built in compliance with statutory European Directives related to safety and the constructions provisions for industrial device, specifically it is in conformance...
(maximum value set by the manufacturer), the progress of the power emitted at the Resonator output for the Megalight™ source is shown in the following graph: normally, there is laser action around 45% and 100% of the maximum power supply current value (threshold).
Rack front panel LASER RADIATION AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS IV LASER LASER EMISSION Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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MegaLight Installation Rack rear panel AVOID EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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DANGER VISIBLE OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Engraving Head AVOID EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
On every guard panel, which once removed AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION allows access to the radiation. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED EVEN On every guard panel (irremovable), which WITH THE DOORS OPENED once removed allows access to the radiation. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
Mechanical drawings The following drawings show: • Overall mechanical view of the Resonator and Engraving Head (OEM set-up) Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
N.B.: The time sequence of the commands is described in the Timing Diagram paragraph. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
The windows must be of a type and construction sufficiently robust to withstand the maximum forecast mechanical stress. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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5). only occur after a subsequent intentional manoeuvre and not by simply reclosing the circuit. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen info@schilling-marking.de...
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EVEN TEMPORARILY, it must be in the country of destination in the European Community. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
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Federal regulations 21 CFR 1040 between the provisions of standard CEI 60825 and the provisions of these Federal regulations. Technical modifications reserved Edition 2004 Schilling Marking Systems GmbH www.schilling-marking.de +49 (0)7461 9472-0 +49 (0)7461 9472-20 In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen...
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