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  • Page 1 FiberMINI ® With Auto Focus (AF) Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Inc. authorized personnel. ® Laser Mech is a registered trademark of Laser For complete warranty information visit our web site Mechanisms, Inc. at www.lasermech.com. ® PLMNL0286 REV. B, Effective Date: 06/06/19 FiberMINI with Auto Focus (AF) Operation Manual...

  • Page 3: Initial Inspection

    INITIAL INSPECTION TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL Inspect all shipping containers for damage as soon WARNING: The user could be injured as the device arrives. It is your responsibility, the if the warning is not followed. recipient, to notify the freight company of any damage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................................1 Mechanical Installation and Operation ......................2 Mounting ............................. 2 Plumbing ............................. 2 Cable Bundling ............................ 4 Fiber Input Adapter ..........................4 2.4.1 Inserting the Fiber ......................5 2.4.2 Adjusting the Fiber Input Adapter Orientation ..............5 Centering the Beam in the Tip Orifice Using the Beam Centering Camera ........6 Centering the Beam in the Tip Orifice Manually .................
  • Page 5 ® FiberMINI Monitor ............................25 Installation ............................25 ® 4.1.1 Downloading FiberMINI Monitor Software ..............25 ® 4.1.2 Installing FiberMINI Monitor Driver ................25 System Requirements ........................25 Connecting ............................26 Monitor .............................. 26 FiberMINI ® Monitor Settings ......................29 4.5.1 Unlock Settings ......................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction ® FiberMINI 2.0 with Auto Focus (AF) is shown in a straight configuration. See Figure 1. Other configurations are available upon request. See your Laser Mechanisms’ Sales Engineer for more information. ® FiberMINI AF is simple, yet flexible to optimize the processing head and the end user’s fiber laser.

  • Page 7: Mechanical Installation And Operation

    2 Mechanical Installation and Operation 2.1 Mounting  See Figure 3 for location and hose ® The FiberMINI AF has an integrated size. See the table below for mount plate with (2) mounting holes. recommended specifications. Figure 2 illustrates the hole pattern. The design intent of the cooling circuit is to operate on a closed-looped cooling system or facility tap water –...
  • Page 8 The supply lines can also be a source of impurities. Non-metallic materials can allow oxygen and moisture to permeate the system and can be a source of dust and hydrocarbons. The recommendation is stainless steel lines and fittings. Use filters that remove particles down to .01 microns and purifiers that guard against oil or water getting into the optical system.

  • Page 9: Cable Bundling

    2.3 Cable Bundling The cables need to be bundled in a manner allowing complete tool movement without pinching or pulling of the cables. The FiberMINI ® AF head design orients all cable inputs in the same direction – allowing a sleek, easy-to-manage bundle. Cabling should not be tethered to the fiber input connector or the fiber optic cable.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Fiber

    2.4.1 Inserting the Fiber 2.4.2 Adjusting the Fiber Input Adapter It is the responsibility of the end user to Orientation verify correct fiber type and installation Many fiber optic cables have a key and according to the manufacturer only fit into the fiber input adapter (FIA) specifications.

  • Page 11: Centering The Beam In The Tip Orifice Using The Beam Centering Camera

    Microscope software or equivalent. 1. Download and install the latest version of Plugable 250X Digital USB Microscope software to the appropriate computer. http://www.lasermech.com/productupdates  The Plugable.com website also has the software available to download and videos with more details on the features and uses of the microscope.
  • Page 12 8. Rotate the brightness knob and adjust 11. Use a 1/8 inch hex wrench to loosen the camera to full brightness (see or tighten the (2) adjusting screws so Figure 7). the beam is centered in the tip orifice. See Figure 9. ...

  • Page 13: Centering The Beam In The Tip Orifice Manually

    2.6 Centering the Beam in the Tip Orifice Manually Beam centering in the tip orifice is 4. Move the focus lens to the center of essential to any laser process. It is travel. See Section 4 for more details. the customer’s responsibility to 5.

  • Page 14: Electrical Installation And Operation

    3 Electrical Installation and Operation Laser Mechanisms offers multiple control box styles to accommodate your application. Control Box Style Connections PLCSA0081 Discrete I/O Section 3.1.2 PLCSA0082 Device Net Section 3.1.3 PLCSA0083 Ethernet IP Section 3.1.4 PLCSA0084 Modbus TCP Section 3.1.5 For more info on using the DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP control boxes, Section...

  • Page 15: Discrete I/O Control Box (Plcsa0081)

    3.1.2 Discrete I/O Control Box (PLCSA0081) There are (5) connection locations for the discrete I/O control box (PLCSA0081). For steps 1 to 5, see Figure 13. 1. Insert the male end of the control cable into the 14-pin connection on the electrical control box (no label).

  • Page 16: Devicenet Control Box (Plcsa0082)

    3.1.3 DeviceNet Control Box (PLCSA0082) There are (6) connection locations for the DeviceNet control box. For steps 1 to 6, see Figure 14. 1. Insert the male end of the control cable into the 14-pin connection on the electrical control box (no label). 2.

  • Page 17: Ethernet / Ip Control Box (Plcsa0083)

    3.1.4 Ethernet / IP Control Box (PLCSA0083) There are (6) connection locations for the Ethernet / IP control box. For steps 1 to 6, see Figure 15. 1. Insert the male end of the control cable into the 14-pin connection on the electrical control box (no label).

  • Page 18: Modbus Tcp Control Box (Plcsa0084)

    3.1.5 Modbus TCP Control Box (PLCSA0084) There are (6) connection locations for the Modbus TCP control box. For steps 1 to 6, see Figure 16. 1. Insert the male end of the control cable into the 14-pin connection on the electrical control box (no label). 2.

  • Page 19: Ethernet/Ip / Modbus Tcp / Devicenet Module (If Equipped)

    3.2 EtherNet/IP / Modbus TCP / DeviceNet Module (If Equipped)  The Industrial Network module is optional. If you purchased the optional module, it is pre-installed in the controller.  If you did not purchase the optional module, a blank plate is pre-installed in the controller. There are (2) status LEDs located on the front of the Industrial Network module.
  • Page 20 Input: 19 INT (38 Bytes), Connection Point 100 Output: 2 INT (4 Bytes), Connection Point 150  Generic EDS files are available for download at http://www.lasermech.com/fiberminiupdates  Use FiberMINI ® Monitor PC software to set IP configuration or node address before use.
  • Page 21 Status Bits (In 0) BIT 7 BIT 6 BIT 5 BIT 4 BIT 3 BIT 2 BIT 1 BIT 0 Servo Is Reserved For Future Use At Home In Position Tip Touch Ready Bits 8 – 15 are reserved for future use. Fault Codes (In 1 / In 2) VALUE DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 22 Control Options (In 14 / Web 3.5 / 21.5) BIT 7 BIT 6 BIT 5 BIT 4 BIT 3 BIT 2 BIT 1 BIT 0 Enable Invert Maintain IN POS Reserved For Future Use Step/Dir Direction Ready Function IN POS Function: 0 = In Position, 1 = At Home. Command Bits (Out 0 / Web 11) BIT 7 BIT 6...
  • Page 23 Figure 17 ® PLMNL0286 REV. B, Effective Date: 06/06/19 FiberMINI with Auto Focus (AF) Operation Manual...
  • Page 24 The Network Configuration screen allows you to configure IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and additional advanced parameters. Refer to Figure 18. Figure 18 Refer to Section 3.8 for the manual HSU calibration procedure. ® PLMNL0286 REV. B, Effective Date: 06/06/19 FiberMINI with Auto Focus (AF) Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Step And Direction Inputs

    3.3 Step and Direction Inputs Function The Step and Direction inputs provide an Step-A alternative method of controlling the lens Direction-A position. Other methods are using the analog input or the industrial network interface. The Step and Direction inputs are differential receivers to control the position of the lens.

  • Page 26: Electrical Grounding And Noise

    3.5 Control Box Mounting 3.4 Electrical Grounding and Noise Figure 20 illustrates the mounting pattern The capacitive sensing circuitry contained for any of the control boxes and uses the ® in the FiberMINI AF cutting head discrete I/O control box (PLCSA0081) as measures minute changes in electrical an example.

  • Page 27: Control Box Indicator Lights

    3.6 Control Box Indicator Lights The control box has (5) indicator lights. See Figure 21. It uses the discrete I/O control box (PLCSA0081) as an example.  The indicator light labeled POWER illuminates in green when power is supplied to the control box. ...

  • Page 28: Interface Signals

    3.7 Interface Signals  There are 3 digital outputs (Ready, Touch and In Pos) available through Terminal Block Connections the terminal block connection.  There are 3 analog outputs (HSU,  Each output is a solid-state relay Position and Auxiliary) available connected to Out Com when through the terminal block connection.

  • Page 29: Calibration Procedure

     There are 3 digital inputs (Cal, Reset Calibrating at a standoff less than 12 mm and Move) available through the will result in standoff readings that are terminal block connection. slightly more than the optimum level.  All inputs are momentary signals 3.9 Head Indicator Lights that trigger on a low to high The electrical box on the head has (3)

  • Page 30: Fibermini Monitor

     Windows 7 or later ® FiberMINI Monitor software from the  ® FiberMINI Updates web page: Minimum Screen Resolution: 800 x http://www.lasermech.com/fiberminiupdates  USB Port ® PLMNL0286 REV. B, Effective Date: 06/06/19 FiberMINI with Auto Focus (AF) Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Connecting

    4.3 Connecting 4.4 Monitor ® ® To connect a FiberMINI (see Figure 24): After you connect FiberMINI Monitor a series of meters appears. See Figure 25. 1. Click on the Port drop down menu near the bottom of the window and choose the appropriate port.
  • Page 32   The Target Position is on the left side The Temperatures group includes of the screen. See Figure 25. It (See Figure 25): displays: A thermometer for the upper The current position of the lens as assembly (collimator area). both a slider and a numerical A thermometer for the lower value box.
  • Page 33 Click on the arrow to the right of Once all fault conditions are the FAULT indicator to display a cleared, the indicator will change list of faults present in the system. states to RECOVERED. See See Figure 27. Figure 28. ...

  • Page 34: Fibermini Monitor Settings

    ® 4.5 FiberMINI Monitor Settings ® The FiberMINI Monitor software is available for download. See Section for details. You MUST specify the settings listed in this section before operating FiberMINI ® Monitor. Before adjusting any settings:  You MUST install the software on your PC.

  • Page 35: Positioning

    4.5.3 Positioning For steps 1 and 2, see Figure 31. 1. Click the Settings button ( ) in the toolbar and hover over Positioning. 2. Click Focus Position, Enable Step/Direction, Invert Direction*, Maintain Ready* or Step Size*, as desired. Figure 32 3.

  • Page 36: In Pos Function

    4.5.5 IN POS Function For steps 1 and 2, see Figure 34. 1. Click the Settings button ( ) in the toolbar and hover over IN POS Output. 2. Click In Position or At Home as desired to select the function of the IN POS output.

  • Page 37: Ethernet/Ip (If Equipped)

    4. If necessary, click Cancel to exit 2. To modify the configuration, click on the Configure tab and update the screen. the DHCP, IP Address, Subnet 5. If a height sensing tip is selected, Mask, and Gateway settings as perform steps 3 in Section 4.5.4.

  • Page 38: Devicenet (If Equipped)

    ® 4. If desired, click the Reset button to 4.6 FiberMINI Monitor System reset the network module and Identification Information implement the new configuration. The hardware and interface are specific to  Wait 5 seconds for the network your system. Therefore, version and serial module to initialize, then verify numbers are critical in order for Laser the new configuration by...

  • Page 39: Service

    5 Service 3. Clean the entire outside surface of the Routine maintenance and service is required head using a wet wipe (PLTLS0036) for the FiberMINI ® AF. The operating to remove any remaining debris. environment has a critical impact on the 4.

  • Page 40: Servicing The Cover Glass

    5.3 Servicing the Cover Glass 1. Clean the outside of the head according to Section 5.1. ® The cover glass for the FiberMINI AF is located between the focus lens with 2. Release the cover glass door by motorized adjustment and the tip retainer pushing the latch.

  • Page 41: Servicing The Tip Retainer Assembly

    7. Remove the cover glass from the 10. Open the cover glass door. drawer by applying pressure with your The cover glass holder orientation fingers to the surface of the cover notch and each component MUST glass, opposite the seal. match Figure 45.
  • Page 42 For steps 3 to 8, see Figure 47. To remove the tip retainer assembly: 3. Note the orientation of the tip wire connector for reinstallation of the tip retainer assembly. 4. Using the retainer nut, unthread the tip retainer assembly from the lens manifold block spacer.

  • Page 43: Servicing The Focus Lens Cartridge

    5.5 Servicing the Focus Lens It is the Laser Mechanisms’ Cartridge recommendation to replace the The standard head has a symmetric focus lens cartridge as an doublet focus cartridge. Other focus assembly. lens cartridges are available, if needed for your application, see your For steps 4 to 9, see Figure 49.

  • Page 44: Servicing The Collimator

    5.6 Servicing the Collimator Before opening any part of the head, clean off the dust and/or process debris according to Section 5.1. Always wear powder free gloves or finger cots when handling optics and optic holders. To remove the collimator assembly: See Figure 51.
  • Page 45 3. Verify the fiber and fiber input are For steps 6 to 8, see Figure 51. thoroughly clean. 6. Remove the (4) M4 SHCS securing 4. Remove the fiber optic cable from the the collimator assembly to the body. cutting head according to the fiber 7.
  • Page 46 For steps 9 and 10, see Figure 52. 9. Loosen, but do not remove, the M4 SHSS securing the collimator spacer to the collimator assembly. 10. Unthread the collimator spacer and water cooled fiber input adapter out of the collimator assembly. ...

  • Page 47: Servicing The Air Blast Nozzle

    5.7 Servicing the Air Blast Nozzle To install the air blast nozzle. See Figure 54. 3. Align the air blast nozzle so: To remove the air blast nozzle.  The counterbored M4 holes are in 1. Remove the (2) M4 SHCS securing line with the M4 tapped holes in the air blast nozzle to the spacer the spacer.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    6 Specifications CUTTING HEAD Power Rating ......................4 kW CW, 10 kW Peak Focusing Lens (Effective Focal Length) ........... 100 mm*, 125 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm ................... * Air blast is NOT available with 100 mm EFL model ..........* Focal point to nozzle adjustment range is shifted for 100 mm EFL model Focusing Lens (Diameter) .........................

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Verify the tip assembly and internal sense cables are properly HSU Fault: There is no connection between the HSU installed and then recalibrate. and tip assembly during calibration. 1: Tip Open Section 3.8 for the calibration procedure.

  • Page 50: Recommended User-Serviceable Parts List

    8 Recommended User-Serviceable Parts List For recommended user-serviceable spare parts, please call Laser Mechanisms at (248) 474-9480. If your head requires service beyond the instructions outlined in this manual, please contact Laser Mechanisms for further assistance. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION CABLES PLCAB0608 Control Cable (Twisted Pair Cable, 8 m Long)
  • Page 51 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION TIP RETAINER ASSEMBLY PLTRA0449 Tip Retainer Assembly (Complete Assembly) PLTRA0321 Tip Retainer Nut (Included in PLTRA0449) STANDARD NOZZLES (Call Laser Mechanisms for more options) GAS JET TIPS PLGJT0058 1.0 mm Orifice PLGJT0261 1.2 mm Orifice PLGJT0039 1.5 mm Orifice PLGJT0098 2.0 mm Orifice...
  • Page 52 Figure 55 ® PLMNL0286 REV. B, Effective Date: 06/06/19 FiberMINI with Auto Focus (AF) Operation Manual...
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  • Page 54 Laser Mechanisms, Inc. 25325 Regency Drive • Novi, Michigan 48375 USA Phone: (248) 474-9480 • Fax: (248) 474-9277 In Europe: Phone: +32(0)92 18 70 70 • Fax: +32(0)92 18 70 79 Web: www.lasermech.com • E-Mail: info@lasermech.com...

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