Ver.: 1.0 1 Safety Information Thank you for choosing Raycus fiber laser. This User Guide provides important safety, operation, warranty and other information. Please read it carefully before you use this product. In order to ensure safe operation and optimal performance of the product, please follow the warnings, cautions, operating procedures and other instructions accordingly.
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 WARNING: You must use appropriate laser safety eyewear when operating this device. The laser safety eyewear is selected according to the range of wavelengths emitted from this product. The end user must ensure that the laser safety eyewear used protects against light emitted by the device over its entire range of wavelengths.
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 Figure 1 shows safety labels and their locations. These include warning labels, apertures through which laser radiation is emitted and labels of certification and identification, etc. Specifications of these labels are as follows: Table 1: Specifications of Safety Labels 3.Class 2M Laser Product...
(2) If the fuse blows out, replace it with only the same types and ratings. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. You can contact Raycus for the information of the fuse. (3) Make sure that the correct voltage of the AC power source is used.
2 Product Description 2.1 Features Raycus pulsed fiber laser is designed for industrial and scientific research applications with high pump conversion efficiency, low power consumption. It is compact and ready to use. It can be used as a stand-alone unit or easily inserted into user’s apparatus.
Minimum pulse duration(@20khz) is 110ns. Length of delivery cable in meter Usually we omit the suffix and present the model name as RFL-P200, RFL-P100M, etc. However, you can find the complete model name on the identification plate. 2.3 Package Contents Please refer to the packing list accompanying the shipment to check actual items included.
RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 contact Raycus immediately if there is any missing item or evident damage to the unit. DO NOT attempt to install or operate the laser, if there is any evident or suspected damage to the unit. It is recommended that you do not discard the packing materials, as they will be necessary if you ever need to ship the unit back for service at a later date.
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 (4) Please inspect the output head carefully for dust or other contaminations. Use appropriate lens paper to clean it if necessary. Do not touch the output lens at any time; (5) Please cap the output head when it is not in use, and make sure the cap is clean;...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 Pulse repetition rate 10-50 0.1~1 Red light output power Optical Output Characteristics of QCS head Beam diameter RR=50kHz/P=Pmax Delivery Cable Length Electrical Characteristics AC 220V±10% , 50/60Hz, Single-phase Power Supply Max. Power Consumption RR=50kHz P=100%~10%Pmax...
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 3 Installation 3.1 Dimensions Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 shows dimensions of the product. Figure 2: Front view (unit: mm)
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 Figure 3: Rear view (unit: mm) Figure 4: Top and Side view (unit: mm) The output head is QCS style, the following figure shows the details of QCS output head.
CAUTION: Inspect the aperture before install the output head to the processing head. Clean the aperture if necessary. It is strictly prohibited to disassemble the output head for Non-Raycus Personnel, or the warranty is void. 3.2 Cooling Requirements Table 5: Cooling Requirements...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 Water temperature setting: Summer (ambient temperature higher than 30℃) 29±1℃; Winter (ambient temperature lower than 30℃) 25±1℃ Requirements on Cooling Water: Purified water should be used. In order to prevent mould growing that may lead to pipe blockage, we recommend to add alcohol about 10% of the total volume.
(5) Check the output head and clean it if necessary. This procedure must be performed by Raycus personnel or person authorized by Raycus. Make sure the environment is clean, or the output head may be contaminated. It is prohibited to use fan during installation, which will cause dust in the air;...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 When the product is in storage, the bending radius of the delivery cable should be more than 20cm. CAUTION: Avoid vibration and impact to output head, or it may be damaged.
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 4 Using the Product 4.1 Front Panel Figure 6 shows the front panel. Figure 6: Front Panel View 1. REM/OFF/ON: Key switch, the power switch of laser control system. Insert the key (Item 6 in Figure 6);...
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 4.2 Rear Panel Figure 7 shows the rear panel. Figure 7: Rear Panel View 1. AC INPUT: The socket for supply input that can be only mated with the plug on the power cord we provided.
User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 4.3 Power Connection CAUTION: Before connect the product to AC power, you must check up that the AC supply you will apply is in accordance with the specifications provided in Table 4.
PIN 6 and PIN 7 must be shorted again, and the laser must be power off and then power on for a second time with key switch. PIN 6 and PIN 7 are shorted in advance by Raycus. CAUTION: The interlock pins cannot be connected to active signal, or...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 4.4.2 Control Interface The pin number of‘CTRL-INTERFACE’is in Figure 12: Figure 10: Pin Number of control Interface The definitions of the control interface are as follows: Table 7 Control Interface Definitions PIN No.
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Guide Laser (red diode) ON/OFF input. Obligate PIN Reserved for Raycus only 1) The pump current of diode laser and the laser output power are controlled by setting the value of PIN1-PIN8 (TTL level). PIN1-PIN8 can be set from 0~255,corresponding to the laser output power from 0~100%...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 2) Definition of alarm signal Table 9 Definition of alarm signal PIN12 PIN11 PIN16 PIN21 Alarm content Reserved Laser temperature alarm Reserved High Power supply error Reserved High Normal Reserved High...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 Figure 11. I/O connection of digital signal. The input signals need at least 7 mA current. The connection circuit of input signals is shown in Figure11. Figure 12. Schematic of output signal 4.4.3 RS-232 Serial Port...
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 Table 10 RS-232 Serial Port Definitions PIN NO. DESCRIPTION The other pins are of no use. RS-232 serial port is used for Internal debugging. 4.4.4 Operation Regulations 4.4.5.1 Pre-inspection 1) Before you start the laser, ensure that the supply and return connections are correct, and confirm that there is no leakage in all the water circuits.
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User’s guide Ytterbium Pulsed Fiber Laser RFL-P200 Ver.: 1.0 For first-time testing, after the laser is started, tuning the output power gradually from 10% to 100%, check if the power is increasing by observing the reaction on the work piece. If so, the laser can be used for marking application.
Is the protective glass clean? installation. efficiency If the protective glass is damaged, stop using the laser and ask Raycus for help. If you have any question in using Raycus fiber laser, please contact us for help.
The warranties start on the date of shipment from Raycus for a period of time as set forth in the applicable purchase contracts or product specifications. Raycus has the right to choose to repair or replace any product that proves to be defective in materials and workmanship selectively during the warranty period.
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All the items about warranty and service above provided by Raycus are for uses’ reference; formal contents about warranty and service are subject to the contract.
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