Telesis XPRESS EP/TLM Quick Start Manual

System Overview
The XPRESS EP/TLM is an advanced, fiber-coupled diode
end-pumped laser marking system. The laser beam quality and
Q-switched pulse characteristics are optimized for applications
that require high beam quality and stability. This system is a very
good choice for general-purpose laser marking, scribing,
trimming, and other material processing applications.
The XPRESS-series unique L-shaped design features a continuous
wave (CW)/Q-switched Nd:YVO
remote fiber-coupled diode pumping source. With average diode
life of greater than 20,000 working hours the XPRESS EP offers
the user "best-in-class" reliability.
The robust mechanical and optical design allows the Telesis
XPRESS EP to operate in industrial conditions with respect to
shock, vibration, and dust.
The XPRESS EP/TLM laser marking system offers these
advantages:
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Reliable, long, maintenance-free performance
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Compact size and modular construction
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Remote, fiber-coupled pumping diode
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Exceptional beam quality and stable output power
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Active (thermo-electrical) temperature control of the
laser crystal and pumping diode
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Active AO Q-switching
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Air cooling
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Visible red diode for dry run / positioning
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Large digital display for marker status, settings, and
error condition monitoring
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Standard 115/230VAC operation
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DoD-compliant Unique Identification (UID) marking
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XPRESS EP/TLM Laser Marking System General Arrangment
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XPRESS EP / TLM Laser Marking System
System Configuration
The XPRESS EP/TLM basic package consists of the following:
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TLM-Series Laser Controller – contains pumping diode,
RF driver, and other electrical components
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Fiber Optic / Umbilical Assembly
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XPRESS EP Laser Marking Head – contains sealed
resonator, beam expander, turning mirror, galvanometer
assembly, visible red light positioning laser
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Software – Merlin II LS Laser Marking Software
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System Computer – supplied by Telesis or by customer
The modular design allows for major components to be easily
replaced and returned to Telesis if in need of repair.
Laser System Options
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Desktop computer or Notebook computer with powered
cardbus-to-PCI expansion enclosure
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Externally-mounted focus-finder diode
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Tool post w/ manual hand crank for z-axis adjustment
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Pushbutton station (start/abort)
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I/O Options:
TTL via PCI-DIO24 Card (Kit #53920)
Opto-isolated via Merlin DCIO Module (Kit #53928)
TMC090 Controller (for auxiliary axes; additional I/O)
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Programmable X-, Y, or Z-axis (TMC090 required)
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Rotary drive fixture (TMC090 required)
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