Summary of Contents for Access Laser L15 Series
- Page 1 L15 Series Operator Manual Access Laser Company 917 134 St SW Suite A1 Everett, WA 98204 425.582.8674 www.accesslaser.com L15 Series Operator Manual_Rev_J...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Laser System Connection Diagrams ................15 Laser Specifications ...................... 17 L15, L15P and L15D Specifications ................17 L15 Series Mounting Dimensions ................18 RF 10b Driver Specifications ..................20 RF 10b Driver Dimensions ..................21 Appendix A: RF Driver D-sub 15 Connector ..............23 Appendix B: LC3 Laser Controller (Optional) .............. -
Page 3: Company Statement
Company Statement Thank you for purchasing an Access Laser product. We remain dedicated to your needs long after your initial purchase. In order to help us meet your needs, please contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns about your laser, at sales@accesslaser.com... -
Page 4: Contact Information
Contact Information Access Laser Company is a multi-national company with its headquarters in Everett, Washington. Mailing Address Access Laser Company 917 134 St SW Suite A1 Everett, WA 98204 Phone Number 425.582.8674 Fax Number 425.582.8679 Email sales@accesslaser.com Access Laser Company specializes in innovative solutions to meet your application needs. -
Page 5: Warranty
Access Laser Company requests that you inspect your shipment within 14 days of arrival. If there appears to be any damage or defect you must notify Access Laser Company, in writing, at service@accesslaser.com. If Access Laser Company is not notified within 14 days, we will assume that the shipment arrived in satisfactory condition. -
Page 6: The L15 Series
The L15 Series The L15 Series lasers have an operating power of 15 Watts in Continuous Wave mode. The L15 is the base model. The series also includes the L15P, providing a Super-pulse option, and the L15D, providing the features of the L15 or the L15P. Operations of the L15, L15P and L15D are covered in this Operator Manual. - Page 7 Laser Shipment Contents The following items are included with each standard laser shipment: L15 Series Laser RF Driver BNC to TNC Coax Cable (1) D-sub 15 Dongle L5 Series Laser Product Manual Laser Test Documents...
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Page 8: Safety Information
Indicates a hazardous situation in which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Indicates an unsafe practice that can result in property damage. Note: Additional information provided for optimal product performance. L15 Series Operator Manual... -
Page 9: Fda And Federal Regulations
Eye Protection Required The L15 series lasers are Class IV lasers. Class IV Lasers have power outputs of greater than 500 mW. This laser can cause mild to severe burns if skin or eyes are exposed to the beam or scattered radiation. Protective eyewear should be worn at all times. -
Page 10: Safety Label Locations
* All non-OEM lasers comply with 21 CFR subchapter J at the time of manufacture. If your laser is a custom order (OEM), it is your responsibility to assure compliance with CFR in your final application. L15 Series Operator Manual... -
Page 11: Laser Operation Instructions
Connect the RF Driver to the appropriate DC power supply. a. L15: 36V DC b. L15P: 48V DC c. L15D: 36V DC for Continuous Wave operation. 48V DC for Super Pulse operation. NOTE: Red wire is positive. Black wire is negative. L15 Series Operator Manual... - Page 12 DC power supply, the laser is designed to run up to 25% duty cycle and a pulse length up to 400µs. CAUTION Running above 25% duty cycle or 400µs pulse length may damage the RF driver. The internal protection program will interrupt user signal beyond these parameters, making the output inconsistent. L15 Series Operator Manual...
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Page 13: Air Cooling Guidelines
Laser Operation Instructions Air Cooling Guidelines Here are two suggested basic air-cooling configurations of Access Laser products. In both cases, air flow is directed toward the laser. Air cooling must be symmetric on both sides of the laser. Otherwise, the laser can develop thermal-mechanical distortions over the long term. -
Page 14: Wiring Diagram
Connect a 36V 240W DC power supply L15P: Connect a 48V 240W DC power supply L15D: Connect a 36V 240W DC power supply for Continuous Wave operation OR connect a 48V 240W DC power supply for Super Pulse operation L15 Series Operator Manual... -
Page 15: Laser System Connection Diagrams
Laser Operation Instructions Laser System Connection Diagrams Front View 1. RF Output – TNC connector 2. RF Input – BNC connector 3. Laser Beam Exit (Aperture) L15 Series Operator Manual... - Page 16 Laser Operation Instructions Laser System Connection Diagrams Rear View 4. TTL Gate Input – BNC connector 5. D-sub 15 Connector 6. DC Power cable outlet L15 Series Operator Manual...
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Page 17: Laser Specifications
The L15 is the base model in the L15 Series. The L15P, Super-Pulse, provides bursts of power for limited duration. The L15D gives the functionality of the L15 and the L15P, depending on which DC power supply is applied. -
Page 18: L15 Series Mounting Dimensions
Laser Specifications L15 Series Mounting Dimensions Mounting Illustration, bottom view, units in mm L15 Series Operator Manual... - Page 19 Laser Specifications L15 Series Mounting Dimensions Mounting Illustration, Top view, Units in mm L15 Series Operator Manual...
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Page 20: Rf 10B Driver Specifications
Do not block the air flow to and from the heat sink, or the RF driver will be damaged. CAUTION On air cooled versions, if the fans fail, the RF driver will stop immediately. CAUTION Do not gate the RF driver at frequencies above 10 kHz. L15 Series Operator Manual... -
Page 21: Rf 10B Driver Dimensions
Laser Specifications RF 10b Driver Dimensions View from Input End L15 Series Operator Manual... - Page 22 Laser Specifications RF 10b Driver Dimensions View from Output End L15 Series Operator Manual...
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Page 23: Appendix A: Rf Driver D-Sub 15 Connector
PIN 3 and Safety Interlock of PIN 4. key switch key switch Not connected or Connected to 5V Gate for Laser Enable connected to 0V / Laser or to PIN 1 / disabled Laser enabled L15 Series Operator Manual... - Page 24 Laser on on/off electronically. to 0V / Laser off This is an analog function therefore Input, AVC¹ there are more than two modes. ² Do not use Ground L15 Series Operator Manual...
- Page 25 Appendix A: RF Driver D-sub 15 Connector ENGINEER’S NOTES L15 Series Operator Manual...
- Page 26 Safety Interlock (PIN 4) becomes active. When PIN 6 is pulled HIGH (internal 10k pull up resistor R38) these two safety devices are disabled. Operation with PIN 6 disable (HIGH) is generally referred to as the “OEM mode”. L15 Series Operator Manual...
- Page 27 (Note: Gate (PIN 7) is pulled HIGH internally by the processor. PIN 7 is functional as a lasing sizable when pulled LOW by the user.) PIN 12 Disabled PIN 13 Disabled PIN 14 Disabled PIN 15 Ground L15 Series Operator Manual...
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Page 28: Appendix B: Lc3 Laser Controller (Optional)
If any of the interlocks are triggered or the DC power is interrupted the Keyswitch will need to be cycled OFF and back ON to turn the laser back on. L15 Series Operator Manual... -
Page 29: Appendix C: Returns
Appendix C: Returns If a failure should occur, please contact your Access Laser Company representative, or contact our Headquarters at 1-425-582-8674 or at service@accesslaser.com. Company representative will determine whether your laser should be returned for repair or maintenance. If the laser needs to be returned, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) will be issued.