Page 1 High Power Fiber Laser Series YLS-K Output power 1 to 3kW Translation of the Original Operating Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Document Number: G21-550064-000 Date: 25.10.2018...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General information ................ 7 Manufacturer.................. 7 EU Declaration of Conformity ............ 7 Target groups for this operating manual ........ 8 Warranty .................... 8 Formal information about the operating manual.... 9 Presentation of safety instructions......... 10 Layout conventions ............... 13 Directory of abbreviations............ 14 Licensing agreements..............
Page 4 3.2.2 Interfaces and connections ............ 32 3.2.3 Fiber connector................ 32 3.2.4 Main components............... 34 3.2.5 Electrical mounting plate............ 35 Delivery and transport .............. 36 Scope of delivery................ 36 Delivery and transport.............. 36 4.2.1 Unloading.................. 37 4.2.2 Unpacking the product............. 38 4.2.3 Transport to the installation site......... 38 Returning the product.............. 42 Assembly and installation .............. 43 Space requirements and room conditions......
Page 5 9.1.4 Checking the water outlet........... 123 Replacement and repair work .......... 125 9.2.1 Replacing a laser module ............ 126 9.2.2 Replacing the feeding fiber .......... 126 Maintenance of the water system (IPG chiller) .... 127 Messages and troubleshooting............ 128 YLS-K...
Page 6 10.1 Information about message displays ........ 128 10.2 Status messages, warnings and alarms........ 128 10.3 Troubleshooting................ 128 10.4 Manufacturer’s service.............. 129 10.4.1 Behavior in the event of malfunctions ...... 129 10.4.2 Downloading the log files via LaserNet ...... 131 10.4.3 Downloading the events file via LaserNet.... 135 10.4.4 Downloading the configuration overview via LaserNet ......................
Page 7: General Information
ð This operating manual must be kept in the product’s immediate vicinity and accessible to the operating personnel at all times. Manufacturer IPG Laser GmbH Registered office in Germany Carl-Benz-Straße 28 57299 Burbach...
Page 8: Target Groups For This Operating Manual
(see Personnel qualifications [} 20]). Warranty IPG Laser GmbH offers a warranty for all of its products with regard to material and manufacturing defects for the period specified in the appli- cable purchase contract or in the specifications. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery agreed upon in the purchase contract.
Page 9: Formal Information About The Operating Manual
Mechanical changes can lead to a lower protection class, thereby voiding the war- ranty. IPG Laser GmbH reserves the right to make changes to the design or Reservation of the right to make...
Page 10: Presentation Of Safety Instructions
Trademarks without labeling as trademarks. In the event of errors that cannot be rectified using this operating man- Service ual, please contact the competent IPG service department. In addition to this operating manual, the complete documentation in- Accompanying documents cludes the following: •...
Page 11 | General information Safety symbols Safety symbols are displayed in the left column of the warning: • The safety label designates warnings that warn against personal injury. • The prohibition sign indicates an action that may not be per- formed.
Page 12 | General information CAUTION This signal word indicates a possible dangerous situ- ation. If this dangerous situation is not avoided, this could lead to light or moderate injuries. NOTICE If this notice is not heeded, there is a risk of damage to the product or other property damage.
Page 13: Layout Conventions
| General information Layout conventions Various symbols and numbering styles are used in this operating man- ual in order to designate work instructions, lists, status descriptions, etc. The most important layout conventions are listed below. Content Depiction in the text Work instructions in a specific order Action 1 Action 2...
Page 14: Directory Of Abbreviations
| General information Directory of abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning CW laser Continuous wave laser °dH German hardness (unit of water hardness) Δp Maximum pressure difference FBUS Field bus FFBD Fast fiber break detection IP address Internet protocol address) IP protection International protection marking class L1, L2, L3...
Page 15: Licensing Agreements
Read the conditions of this software licensing agreement carefully before using the software. IPG Photonics and/or its subsidiary IPG Laser GmbH (hereafter "IPG") grants you as the end user a usage li- cense only under the condition that you accept all conditions of this licensing agreement.
Page 16 IPG was informed of the possibility of such damage.
Page 17 This agreement can only be modified by a license module that is enclosed with this license and/or by a written document that has been signed by you and IPG. If you have questions concerning this agreement or would otherwise like to contact us, please write to IPG.
Page 18: Safety
| Safety Safety The product was designed, manufactured and tested for safety accord- ing to the currently applicable safety rules and laws and current engi- neering practices. The product is in a technically fault-free condition. However, the product can pose dangers when it is •...
Page 19: Non-Intended Use
The use of optics (e.g. fiber coupler, process fiber, process optics) that are not authorized by IPG Laser GmbH is not covered by the warranty. Obligations of the system owner The system owner must ensure that the safety and health of the operat- ing personnel are always protected during use of the product.
Page 20: Responsibility Of The Operating Personnel
The maintenance personnel must have been trained in maintenance of the product by IPG Laser GmbH or another competent IPG branch office, unless this work is performed by employees of IPG Laser GmbH.
Page 21: Safety-Conscious Working
All other work may only be performed by employees of the competent IPG service department itself or by appropriately qualified personnel after consultation with this service department. Specially qualified specialist personnel are people who have been...
Page 22: Specific Dangers
| Safety Specific dangers Specific dangers can arise during operation of the product: • Dangers from electrical energy • Dangers from laser radiation • Dangers from gas and particle emissions 2.9.1 Electrical energy The product must be connected to a sufficient power supply for opera- tion.
Page 23: Gas And Particle Emission
| Safety Lasers are classified into various classes based on their danger poten- Laser classes tial. The meaning of the laser classes according to standard Norm EN 60825-1 is described briefly below. A precise definition of the laser classes with indication of limits of accessible radiation can be found in this standard.
Page 24: Safety Equipment
| Safety 2.10 Safety equipment The danger zone is secured by safety features. The safety features con- sist of: • E-Stop button • External E-Stop • Fiber break monitoring The figure below shows the positions of the safety features on the prod- uct.
Page 25: E-Stop Button
| Safety The following options are available to you for performing a manual re- set (Switching on the laser power supply [} 61]): • Laser ON illuminated pushbutton • Ethernet interface for the LaserNet software • Safety interface • Hardwiring interface (optional) Another option consists of the bus system (see corresponding supplied protocols).
Page 26: Fiber Break Monitoring
| Safety – A safe emergency stop shutdown of the laser emission and can be achieved with a secure two-channel signal removal at this inter- face. The system integrator can use this data for a safety subsys- tem within its overall safety chain (sensor systems – logic – actu- ator system).
Page 27: Independent Alteration Or Replacement Parts Procurement
| Safety Explanatory labels Description Explanatory label optical specifi- cations Attached to all CW lasers. The optical P ≤ 3000 W specifications of the laser vary de- λ = 900-1200 nm pending on the ordered configura- tion. These values were entered on the explanatory label on the product according to the technical data of your product.
Page 28: Device Description
| Device description Device description The series of high power fiber laser described in this operating manual was developed particularly for welding and cutting applications on met- als and metal alloys. Depending on the configuration, the type and num- ber of connections and operating elements as well as the power of the laser can vary.
Page 29 | Device description Interfaces Laser power supply Ethernet Safety Hardwiring Laser chiller Figure 2: Functional principle of the high power fiber laser YLS-K...
Page 30: Overview
| Device description Overview Figure 3: Overview of the laser using YLS-3000-K as example Item Designation Description Operating ele- Elements for operation and monitoring of the laser ments Interfaces Communication and safety interfaces Feeding fiber Guides the laser beam to the process optics. Feeding fiber Output of the feeding fiber on the laser cabinet...
Page 31: Operating Elements
| Device description 3.2.1 Operating elements The operating elements of the high power fiber laser are described be- low. The number and arrangement of the operating elements can vary based on the configuration of the laser. For more information about your product, see the supplied technical data.
Page 32: Interfaces And Connections
| Device description 3.2.2 Interfaces and connections The number and arrangement of the interfaces and connections can vary based on the configuration of the product. The complete overview of existing interfaces of your product, as well as the interface descrip- tion and the contact assignment of the customer interfaces, can be found in the supplied specifications.
Page 33 | Device description Item Designation Item Designation Process fiber Protective glass Protective conduit Protective cap Quartz block Depending on the ordered configuration and laser power, different fiber connector types are delivered that are designed for optics and laser out- puts.
Page 34: Main Components
| Device description 3.2.4 Main components The main components of the high power fiber laser are described be- low. The number and arrangement of the components can vary based on the configuration of the laser. For more information about your product, see the supplied technical data.
Page 35: Electrical Mounting Plate
| Device description 3.2.5 Electrical mounting plate The electrical mounting plate of the high power fiber laser is shown as an example in the following figure. The components and their arrange- ment on the mounting plate can vary based on the configuration of the laser.
Page 36: Delivery And Transport
The packaging is equipped with a shock and tip monitoring that warns in event of improper handling. If the packaging shows signs of external damage or the shock and tip monitoring was activated, immediately in- form the transport company and your representative at IPG Laser GmbH. Transport without shock Transport with shock Figure 10: Shock monitoring...
Page 37: Unloading
ð Check the load for damage immediately after delivery. ð In the event of damage, inform IPG Laser GmbH and the transport company in writing. ð Always specify the serial number of the acti- vated shock and tip monitoring device.
Page 38: Unpacking The Product
Consult the delivery documents to verify that all parts are Completeness present and complete. If parts are missing or the product is dam- aged, immediately notify IPG Laser GmbH. 4.2.3 Transport to the installation site The product is equipped with threaded plates for fastening the eye...
Page 39 IP00 (no protection). The electronics of the laser can be damaged by falling objects or penetrating water. This type of damage is not covered by the IPG war- ranty. ð Take care not to allow any objects to fall into the laser.
Page 40 | Delivery and transport WARNING Risk of injury from falling of the product Incorrect use of the eye bolts can result in the load falling during transport of the product. Ensure that the suspension angle is at least 60° ð...
Page 41 | Delivery and transport Products with robust casters can be moved to their installation site over Transport on casters short distances without additional aids. WARNING Danger of severe injury from tipping of the product In the event of improper handling, there is a risk of serious injuries (e.g.
Page 42: Returning The Product
Figure 17: Transport with pallet Returning the product ð Only return the product when asked to do so by IPG Laser GmbH. ð Never send a product back to IPG Laser GmbH without enclosing a valid R eturn M aterial A uthorization number (RMA no.).The RMA number can be obtained from the IPG Laser GmbH service department.
Page 43: Assembly And Installation
| Assembly and installation Assembly and installation WARNING Danger of severe injuries In the event of improper handling of the product, there is a danger of severe injuries due to the high weight of the product. Only work with suitable tools and equipment! ð...
Page 44: Space Requirements And Room Conditions
| Assembly and installation Space requirements and room conditions NOTICE Product damage due to freezing Freezing water in water lines can cause damage to the product. ð Do not set up the product in areas at risk to freezing temperatures! Relevant information The dimensions as well as the weight and climate in- formation for the product can be found in the sup-...
Page 45: Cooling Water Supply
| Assembly and installation Physical size Design Unit Max. deviation Operating voltage 400 / 3P + PE or ± 10% 460 / 3P + PE Frequency 50 (400 VAC ) ± 1% 60 (460 VAC) Table 5: Required supply voltage The electrical connection takes place in the product (feeding through Electrical connec- tion...
Page 46: Connecting The Product
| Assembly and installation NOTICE Damage to the fiber The fiber can be damaged by mechanical stresses. The minimum bending radius of an unloaded fiber is 100 mm. In areas where motion takes place, the min- imum bending radius is 200 mm. ð...
Page 47: Connecting The Supply Voltage
| Assembly and installation ð Close all unused interfaces with the provided protective caps. ð Consult with IPG Laser GmbH before manufacturing deviating supply lines (in particular interface cables). ð Do not add any additional openings to the cabinets.
Page 48 The electronics of the laser can be dam- aged by falling objects or penetrating water. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty from IPG. ð Do not allow objects to fall into the laser. Do not allow liquids to enter the laser.
Page 49 | Assembly and installation Figure 19: Connection of the supply voltage Item Designation Item Designation Cable gland Terminal protective earth conductor PE Screw fitting for the supply Terminals L1, L2, L3 cable Reconnect the grounding line of the upper cover to the grounding connector and screw the upper cover to the laser cabinet.
Page 50: Connecting The External Interfaces
| Assembly and installation 5.5.2 Connecting the external interfaces The number and arrangement of the interfaces and connections can vary based on the configuration of the product. The complete overview of existing interfaces of your product, as well as the interface descrip- tion and the contact assignment of the customer interfaces, can be found in the supplied specifications.
Page 51: Connecting The Fiber Connector To The Process Optics
| Assembly and installation 5.5.3 Connecting the fiber connector to the process optics Before you plug the fiber connector into the welding optics, this must be checked and if necessary cleaned of contamination. NOTICE Damage to the fiber through soiling of the quartz- block end-face Soiling of the quartz-block end-face of the fiber con- nector can lead to high stray light values during laser...
Page 52: Connecting The Water Supply
| Assembly and installation Fiber connectors are generally equipped with a protective glass or a protective conduit to protect the sensitive quartz block at the fiber end from contamination or damage during installation. Depending on the area of application and the required laser power, it may be necessary to unscrew the protective glass or protective conduit.
Page 53 Note the following points when connecting the water supply: • Work on the cooling water distribution may only be performed by IPG service personnel or specially trained experts. • An insufficient supply of cooling water can lead to damage to the laser or the optics.
Page 54 | Assembly and installation Figure 23: Water connections Item Designation Item Designation Condensate drain Laser circuit water inlet Laser circuit water outlet Water drain with water-solu- ble membrane The product is equipped with a water drain with a water-soluble mem- brane in the cabinet bottom.
Page 55: Installing The Software
| Assembly and installation Risk of damage to the optical elements The laser has no optics circuit for cooling the process optics and the fiber. It is the responsibility of the sys- tem owner to ensure sufficient cooling of these opti- cal elements.
Page 56: Acceptance And Commissioning
The product cabinet and the fiber must not exhibit any visible damage. Work to be performed before commissioning WARNING Danger from laser radiation Laser radiation can damage the eyes and skin. ð Only perform the commissioning work in coop- eration with the competent IPG service depart- ment. YLS-K...
Page 57: Transfer To Operation
The product is ready for production operation after successful comple- tion of the acceptance tests. Transfer to operation The responsible service staff member at IPG laser GmbH signs the com- missioning report. The authorized representative(s) of the system owner checks the com- missioning report for accuracy and completeness and signs it.
Page 58: Operation
| Operation Operation WARNING Danger from laser radiation Laser radiation can damage the eyes and skin. ð Never disable the prescribed safety equipment. Observe all instructions and information from ð the Safety section. WARNING Danger of burns Immediately after the laser machining (soldering/ welding/cutting), the machined surfaces of the workpieces are very hot.
Page 59: Switching On/Off
| Operation Switching on/off Ensure that the supply line of the supply voltage is connected. Switching on Humidity within the product cabinet If the product was subjected to an environment with high humidity while switched off, it may be neces- sary to reduce the humidity within the product cabi- net.
Page 60 | Operation Switching off NOTICE Risk of damage due to freezing If the laser is in a cold area or one at risk of freezing temperatures, freezing water can damage the laser and the water lines. ð If you do not intend to use the laser for a pro- longed period of time, follow the steps listed in the section on decommissioning and disposal.
Page 61: Switching On The Laser Power Supply
| Operation Switching on the laser power supply High leakage current High leakage current upon switching on the laser power supply can result in shutdown of the laser power supply. In a stable condition, the typical leak- age current at 400 VAC is approximately 60 mA. In this case, use a residual current circuit breaker with a delay during the start phase.
Page 62: Test Mode
| Operation TEST mode For the TEST mode, you require an external computer on which the LaserNet software is installed in order to control the laser. The commu- nication between the computer and laser takes place by means of an Ethernet interface (see supplied technical data).
Page 63: Working Without The Laser Program
Contact the responsible IPG service department if the laser spot at the outlet of the process optics is invisible or exhibits irregulari- ties such as dark spots.
Page 64: Working With The Laser Program
| Operation The emitted laser power is indicated in the power output indicator field (kW). The laser power can be changed at any time using the slider. Click on the button Emission ON (6) to switch off the emission. Click on the button Laser ON (5) to switch off the laser power Switching off the laser power sup-...
Page 65 | Operation For more information about the safety interface, see the supplied tech- nical data. External control and ramp function It is not possible to use ramping times together with the external control. To operate the laser via the external control, do as follows: Establish a connection to LaserNet, if this has not already been done (see TEST mode [} 62]).
Page 66: Analog Control
| Operation 7.4.4 Analog control With the Analog control function, you can define the preselected power via the analog interface. The function is also available in ROBOT mode (see interface description in the supplied technical data). To use the Analog control function, a direct voltage signal of 0…10 VDC must be present at the analog interface (see supplied technical data).
Page 67 Contact the responsible IPG service department if the laser spot at the outlet of the process optics is invisible or exhibits irregulari- ties such as dark spots.
Page 68 | Operation To enable laser radiation in ROBOT mode, a laser program (program Laser program nos. 1–50) must be specified. Laser programs can be created via the program editor LaserNet software and stored in the internal memory of the laser (see section LaserNet program editor [} 106]). If no laser pro- gram has been set, laser program 0 is automatically activated.
Page 69 | Operation Program se- quence example Figure 25: Program sequence example YLS-K...
Page 70 | LaserNet software LaserNet software The software LaserNet is included with the laser. You can operate and monitor the laser with the help of LaserNet. Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit/s is used as the interface between the computer and the laser. System requirements In order that you can operate the LaserNet software on your PC, the fol- lowing system requirements must be met:...
Page 71 | LaserNet software Figure 26: Setup LaserNet welcome window Select the installation location for the software and click on Next . Figure 27: Setup LaserNet - Destination location Select a name for the Start menu folder and confirm with Next . YLS-K...
Page 72 | LaserNet software Figure 28: Setup LaserNet - Selecting the Start menu folder Click on Next . Figure 29: Setup LaserNet - Additional tasks Click on Install to start the installation. YLS-K...
Page 73 | LaserNet software Figure 30: Setup LaserNet - Installing the software Click on Finish to finish the installation. Figure 31: Setup LaserNet - Finishing the installation Keep the option Launch LaserNet selected, to start LaserNet after the Installation is finished. LaserNet is now installed on your PC. YLS-K...
Page 74 | LaserNet software Establishing a connection to the laser In order that you can establish a connection between your computer and the laser, you must connect the computer and the laser to the same local network. Proceed as follows: Connect a network cable to the corresponding interface of the laser and to the network card of your computer.
Page 75 | LaserNet software Start the software by double-clicking the LaserNet.exe file or its link LaserNet[VERSION]. The following screen appears. Figure 33: LaserNet no connection Click in the menu bar on the menu Configuration. A drop down menu appears. In the drop down menu, select the submenu IP Configura- tion.
Page 76 | LaserNet software In the IP Configuration dialog window, click on the button Add to create a laser name. The first line of the dialog window is filled in. Activate the Disabled cell in the State column by double-clicking on it.
Page 77 | LaserNet software Figure 35: LaserNet status tab (example) LaserNet user interface The figure below shows the user interface of the LaserNet software. The table contains a brief description of the main information elements of the software. Figure 36: LaserNet user interface YLS-K...
Page 78 | LaserNet software Item Designation Description Menu bar Via the menu bar, you have access to the menus, submenus and options of the software. Various settings can be configured in LaserNet using the 5 main menus. Laser selection You can manage multiple lasers via the LaserNet software.
Page 79 | LaserNet software File menu \Monitor File \Exit Configuration menu \IP Configuration \Laser \Change Access Right \Reset Critical Alarms \Fieldbus Settings \Advanced Settings \Configuration Update \Configuration Overview \Enable Control \Change Password \LaserNet \Control Options Settings \Events \Paths \Language\Language selection (German, English, etc.) View menu \Toolbar \Status Bar...
Page 80 | LaserNet software 8.6.1 File menu In the submenu Monitor File, you have the option of recording selected Monitor file signals. This recording can be used later for failure analysis. To record the signals, do as follows: Place a check mark in front of each signal you would like to record.
Page 81 | LaserNet software 8.6.2 Configuration menu Optional functions Depending on the laser configuration and the se- lected operating mode (TEST/ROBOT), some func- tions may not be available in LaserNet. The unavail- able options are shown in gray in LaserNet. In the submenu IP Configuration, you can change the laser name and the IP Configuration IP address of a laser as well as activate or deactivate a laser.
Page 82 Reset button. You can only reset a critical error by en- tering a code. Figure 40: Reset Critical Errors The code can be obtained by contacting the competent IPG service de- partment (see Resetting critical errors [} 139]). YLS-K...
Page 83 | LaserNet software Laser\ Fieldbus Settings Figure 41: Fieldbus Settings Before you can work with your fieldbus interface, you must configure some parameters via the LaserNet software during initial commission- ing. If you are using a multiport interface, you must set the correspond- ing parameters for every fieldbus card during the initial start-up.
Page 84 Clicking this button opens a file browsing window with which you can upload an update file (dbm format) for configuration of your Profinet slaves. This update file can be obtained from IPG Laser GmbH upon request. Advanced settings Clicking this button opens an input window in which you can change various parameters depending on the available fieldbus interface.
Page 85 | LaserNet software Restart after changes All changes to the LaserNet settings under this menu item will only be applied after a restart of the laser. ð Turn the key switch on the front side of the laser to the OFF position and wait 5 seconds be- fore turning the key switch back to TEST or RO- BOT.
Page 86 (see figure below) to indicate that this option is active. Figure 44: Operator-specific power display Remote Support This option allows the competent IPG service department to access the laser (events, warnings, errors, etc.). YLS-K...
Page 87 In this browsing window, you can select the update file (*.hplp) to be loaded. The update file can be obtained from IPG Laser GmbH upon request. In the submenu Configuration Overview, you will find information about...
Page 88 | LaserNet software Figure 46: Registry Editor With the dialog window shown below, you can enable or disable control LaserNet Settings \ Control Options options in LaserNet. Figure 47: Control Options ð Place a check mark in the corresponding field to enable an option. The following table contains a short description of the control options.
Page 89 | LaserNet software Control option Description 'Reset' always enabled The button Reset also remains enabled in RO- BOT mode Control key for Reset Control key must be pressed at the same time and Laser emission ON as the button Reset or Laser emission ON to enable operation Warning when switching A warning is displayed when switching between...
Page 90 C:\ Documents and Settings C:\Program Files\IPG Laser files \All Users\Application Data GmbH\Lang \IPG Laser GmbH\Lang Help C:\ Documents and Settings C:\ Program Files\IPG Laser \All Users\Application Data GmbH\Help\(ENG) \IPG Laser GmbH\Help \(ENG) Configura- C:\ Documents and Settings C:\Users\Current User\Docu- tion...
Page 91 | LaserNet software 8.6.4 Extras menu In the submenu Program Editor, you can create and edit laser programs. Program Editor A detailed description of the LaserNet program editor can be found in chapter LaserNet program editor [} 106]. Via the submenu QCW Pulse Editor, you can create and edit pulse forms. QCW Pulse Editor The pulse forms are stored as pulse form libraries, which must be loaded before use in LaserNet.
Page 92 | LaserNet software Figure 51: Password entry Click on the button Change for the access level to change the password. Figure 52: Change Password Enter the new password and confirm with OK . Fieldbus Debug Window Figure 53: Fieldbus Debug Window (PROFINET example) In the submenu Fieldbus Debug Window, the communication between master and slave is displayed.
Page 93 Via the submenu Setup Teamviewer QS, you have the option of allowing Setup Teamviewer QS service technicians of IPG Laser GmbH to access your computer. The submenu About LaserNet shows the version number of the cur- About LaserNet rently installed LaserNet software.
Page 94 | LaserNet software (LaserNet status indicators [} 93]). A detailed description of the status messages can be found in the appendix under Messages of the Status tab.The actual values are described briefly below. Figure 54: Status tab Actual values Description Current Pump current in percent Power Laser output power in watts...
Page 95 | LaserNet software Actual values Description Temperature (mean) Average temperature determined from the aver- age values of all the modules Temperature (max) Temperature of the module with the highest temperature Temperature (min) Temperature of the module with the lowest temperature Module (Temp.
Page 96 | LaserNet software 8.8.3 Warnings tab Figure 56: Warnings tab Warnings of the laser are displayed on this tab (see figure above). In contrast to alarms, warnings do not interrupt the laser operation. A more detailed description of the individual warnings as well as instruc- tions for eliminating them can be found in the appendix under Messages of the Warnings tab.
Page 97 | LaserNet software 8.8.4 Control tab Figure 57: Control tab The buttons on this tab (see previous figure) reflect the current status of the laser or allow you to configure various settings relating to laser operation. If the laser is in ROBOT mode, all buttons (except Reset ) are grayed out (i.e., disabled) by default.
Page 98 | LaserNet software Item Description In the laser program tab section, you can select a laser program (number 1-50), start/stop the current program and monitor its sta- tus. In the input field Number , enter the desired laser program. Click on the button Start program to start the laser program.
Page 99 | LaserNet software 8.8.5 Events tab Figure 58: Events tab All events of the laser are listed on this tab (see figure above). The symbols on the left serve as filters. You can activate or deactivate the display of the respective events by clicking on them. Symbol Description Information...
Page 100 Delete the events You limit the number of saved events under the path Configuration \LaserNet Settings\Events. Once you close LaserNet, the events are saved in the file events4.dat in the directory IPG Laser\Lasername. 8.8.6 Logfiles tab Figure 59: Logfiles tab YLS-K...
Page 101 The displayed actual values are described in the table below. Actual values Description Current Output current of the power supply Voltage Output voltage of the power supply Temperature Temperature of the power supply Status Status of the power supply (internal code IPG) Table 15: Power supply tab description YLS-K...
Page 102 Status tab). The status messages, warnings and alarms of the chiller can be accessed IPG chiller via the side tabs (see Fig. Alarms and Fig. Warnings). A detailed descrip- tion of the individual alarms and warnings as well as instructions for eliminating the faults can be found in the appendix under Messages of the Chiller tab.
Page 103 | LaserNet software Figure 62: Chiller tab alarms Figure 63: Chiller tab warnings YLS-K...
Page 104 | LaserNet software 8.8.9 Dew point tab Figure 64: Dew point tab Warnings and alarms as well as actual values concerning the dew point are displayed on this tab. A more detailed description of the warnings and alarms as well as instructions for eliminating the faults can be found in the appendix under Messages of the Dew Point tab.
Page 105 | LaserNet software 8.8.10 Hardwiring tab Figure 65: Hardwiring tab This tab shows the status of the input and output signals of the hard- wiring interface. For a detailed description of the signal of the hardwiring interface, use the supplied technical data. 8.8.11 Modules tab Figure 66: Modules tab YLS-K...
Page 106 | LaserNet software The Modules tab (see figure above) contains status information about the installed laser modules. You can activate or deactivate individual modules. The central elements of this tab are described in the table be- low. Item Description This option is not available.
Page 107 | LaserNet software 8.9.1 LaserNet program editor editing window The figure below shows the editing window of the program editor. With this window, you can open and edit or create a new laser program (LP). Figure 67: LaserNet program editor editing window Commands are entered in the input field on the left side of the user in- terface;...
Page 108 | LaserNet software Figure 68: Saving the laser program ð To load a previously saved laser program, click on the button Read (see Fig. Editing window) and select the desired program number (1-50). After loading the laser program, the current program number in the title of the ta- ble is shown in the editing window.
Page 109 | LaserNet software Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Comment # Name WAIT Wait for LOW (0) level sig- nal on input Sync. IN. HIGH Wait for HIGH (1) level sig- nal on input Sync. IN. Wait for rising edge on input Sync.
Page 110 | LaserNet software 8.9.3 Laser program editor command descriptions The STOP command must be set as the last command of a laser pro- STOP gram. This command does the following: • Switches off the laser emission. • Switches off the analog control. •...
Page 111 | LaserNet software • State HIGH • Expiration of the wait time [ms] Time The parameters can be assigned in the following ways: • Manual entry in the program editor • Via the fieldbus interface (FBUS) for the event type Time. Goto command GOTO Jumps to the defined command line and executes all subsequent com-...
Page 112 Immediately after finishing the maintenance work, restore or ac- tivate all safety and protection equipment. ð Check the correct connection of all safety-related components. IPG Laser GmbH recommends that the listed maintenance work be per- formed at the specified intervals. YLS-K...
Page 113 | Maintenance Maintenance work 9.1.1 Clean fiber connectors WARNING Risk of injury from laser radiation When the product is switched on, there is a danger of injuries due to laser radiation during the perfor- mance of maintenance work. Laser radiation can damage the eyes and skin.
Page 114 • Acetone (anhydrous) • Compressed air (oil-free, anhydrous) • Microscope, model IPG or similar • Light-source The cleaning swabs are included in the scope of delivery. The micro- scope and compressed air are included with the order. Ensure a clean working place close to the process optics. Then...
Page 115 | Maintenance Figure 69: Unplugging fiber connectors (here: a HLC-8 fiber plug into an FCH-8 adapter) Immediately seal the optics with the cleaned protective cap. Place the fiber connector in the holder on the microscope (see fig- ure Microscope). Switch the microscope's light source on and point this towards the surface to be cleaned.
Page 116 | Maintenance Quartz block protection Cleaning Depending on the fiber connector option, the fiber connector may be fit- ted with a protective conduit or glass to protect of the quartz block (see the following figure). Figure 71: Fiber connector with accessories Item Designation Item Designation Process fiber...
Page 117 | Maintenance The following tables determine for which applications and usage condi- tions the quartz block protection may be used. Fiber Operating conditions Process fiber Process fiber connec- input output / feed- tor type ing fiber All except cut- Low vibration ting LC-8...
Page 118 | Maintenance Check the quartz-block end-face for impurities (e.g. dark points). If you find impurities on the quartz-block end-face, perform the following steps. Remove a cleaning swab from the package without touching the wadding of the stick. Moisten the cleaning swab with a drop of isopropanol. Shake off excess isopropanol from the cleaning swab.
Page 119 | Maintenance Look through the microscope and swipe over the quartz-block end-face on the fiber connector with a light pressure. Figure 72: Cleaning the quartz-block end-face After 20 seconds at most, replace the cleaning stick if the cleaning is to last longer. Clean the protective conduit with compressed air outside of the cleaning station and screw this back onto the fiber connector once the cleaning of the quartz-block end-face is completed.
Page 120 | Maintenance Plug the cleaned fiber connector promptly and carefully into the optics (see the following figure). Align the markers on the fiber connector (A) and optics holder (B) with each other (1) and care- fully slide the fiber connector up to the stop into the optics (2). Figure 73: Plugging fiber connectors (here: a HLC-8 fiber plug into an FCH-8 adapter) Turn the large pin on the bayonet mount from position 1 marked on the adapter to position 2 (step (3) in the figure below).
Page 121 2 hours / depending on the laser design Tools Performance measuring device Performance IPG Laser GmbH Contact The contact information of the competent IPG service department can be found in the paragraph Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129]. YLS-K...
Page 122 Time interval Annually Time duration 2 hours Tools Beam quality measuring device Performance IPG Laser GmbH Contact The contact information of the responsible IPG service department can be found in the paragraph Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129]. YLS-K...
Page 123 | Maintenance 9.1.4 Checking the water outlet The product is equipped with a water drain with a water-soluble mem- brane in the cabinet bottom. In the case of a leakage inside the laser, the membrane dissolves and the water can flow out through the water drain.
Page 124 | Maintenance Figure 76: Removing the left cover Look through the membrane mount, and check whether the mem- brane is present and undamaged. The membrane is a replacement part and is delivered in an assembly to- gether with the membrane mount and the membrane holder. Figure 77: Replacing the water drain Item Designation Item Designation...
Page 125 | Maintenance If the membrane is damaged or not present, the entire membrane as- sembly consisting of the membrane mount, the membrane holder and the membrane itself must be replaced. To do this, proceed as follows: Hold the drain nut in place while unscrewing the membrane mount counterclockwise (wrench size 40 mm).
Page 126 ~ 3 hours Performance IPG Laser GmbH Contact The contact information of the com- petent IPG service department can be found in the paragraph Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129]. 9.2.2 Replacing the feeding fiber Test point Feeding fiber...
Page 127 | Maintenance Maintenance of the water system (IPG chiller) Information for maintenance of the water system can be found in the operating manual of the laser chiller. YLS-K...
Page 128 | Messages and troubleshooting Messages and troubleshooting 10.1 Information about message displays All laser-related warnings and errors that occur during laser operation are displayed as active LED Indicators in the tabs Warnings (Warn- ings tab [} 96] and Errors (Alarms tab [} 95]) of the software Laser- Net.
Page 129 [} 56]). 10.4 Manufacturer’s service 10.4.1 Behavior in the event of malfunctions In the event of errors that cannot be rectified using this operating man- ual, please contact the competent IPG service department: Germany: Tel: +49 2736 44 20 8451 Email: support.europe@ipgphotonics.com...
Page 130 | Messages and troubleshooting Japan: Tel: +81‐45‐716‐9833 Email: info@ipgphotonics.co.jp South Korea: Tel: +82 42 930 2010 Email: ipgk@ipgphotonics.com Russia: Tel: +7 496 255-74-46 Email: mark@ntoire-polus.ru China: Tel: +86 400-898-0011 Email: service@ipgbeijing.com India: Tel: +91 80 2852 4861/4862 Email: ipgindia@vsnl.net Turkey: Tel: +90 (216) 593 3033...
Page 131 | Messages and troubleshooting For the most comprehensive problem description, we recommend sending the following data to your competent IPG service department following prior consultation: • Log files (Downloading the log files via LaserNet [} 131]) • An events file as .txt file (Downloading the events file via Laser- Net [} 135])
Page 132 If on the selected date the laser was not switched on, no log files were gen- erated for the date and the File name field remains empty. Figure 79: Select date Using Configuration\LaserNet\Settings\Paths… lect the folder in which you want to save the log files. The folder C:\User\My Documents\IPG Laser GmbH\ is selected by default. YLS-K...
Page 133 | Messages and troubleshooting Figure 80: Storage path for log files Select the log files that you would like to download. You have two options to do this: • Select the files individually with the left mouse button. • Use the right mouse button to click on the log files and in the win- dow that appears select the Select all option with the left mouse button.
Page 134 Click on the OK button. All log files from the selected time period will be stored in the selected folder. Send the downloaded log files by email to the competent IPG ser- vice department (see Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129] ).
Page 135 These event messages can sup- ply useful information about the cause of the fault and should be sent by email together with the log files to the competent IPG service depart- ment in the event of a fault.
Page 136 | Messages and troubleshooting Figure 84: Selecting the save location Send the downloaded file by email to the competent IPG service department (see Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129]). 10.4.4 Downloading the configuration overview via LaserNet The configuration overview contains information about the laser, its configuration, the configured parameters and the firmware statuses of built-in components.
Page 137 A Save as window appears. Select the save location and click on Save . The configuration file is saved. Send the downloaded file by email to the competent IPG service department (see Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129]). YLS-K...
Page 138 10.4.5 Updating the firmware and product configuration Some faults may require a firmware update. This can be done with the help of an HPLP file. The file will be sent to you by email from the IPG service department. Contact the competent service department of IPG Laser GmbH and de- scribe the problem.
Page 139 | Messages and troubleshooting Figure 88: Selecting the HPLP file Wait until the new configuration is updated Figure 89: Update progress Then restart the laser. If an external laser chiller is used, restart this as well. The laser software is now up to date. 10.4.6 Resetting critical errors If the laser reports the alarm Critical error, you cannot reset the error by pressing the Reset button.
Page 140 [} 131]) and the events file (Downloading the events file via LaserNet [} 135]) to the competent IPG service department. An IPG service employee will provide you with the code for resetting the critical er- ror. The code can only be entered once for resetting the reported critical error and only on the laser with the specified serial number.
Page 141 | Decommissioning and disposal Decommissioning and disposal NOTICE Danger of damage due to freezing In areas at risk to freezing temperatures, frozen wa- ter can cause damage inside the product. ð For decommissioning, follow the instructions below. 11.1 Temporary decommissioning Turn the key switch (if present) and switch the main switch on the front side of the product to the OFF position.
Page 142 | Decommissioning and disposal 11.2 Permanent decommissioning Turn the key switch (if present) and switch the main switch on the front side of the product to the OFF position. Disconnect the power from the mains power supply and secure it against mistaken reactivation.
Page 143 | Decommissioning and disposal 11.3 Disposal Contact IPG service Contact IPG Laser GmbH before final disposal of the product. The following points are to be observed when disposing of the product, the accessories and the operating and auxiliary materials: •...
Page 144 When performing maintenance and repair work on the product, there is a danger of various injuries if not all safety precautions are taken. ð Only allow maintenance or repair work to be performed by trained personnel or the compe- tent IPG service department. YLS-K...
Page 145 Contacting IPG service In the event of faults that cannot be rectified using the following instructions, please contact the compe- tent IPG service department and follow the proce- dure described in Manufacturer’s service [} 129]. 12.1.1 Messages of the Status tab...
Page 146 | Appendix Apart from the buttons Reset and E-Stop all operating functions in LaserNet are locked in ROBOT mode. By activating the signal Internal control enabled (depending on the communication protocol), you can activate the internal control, i.e. the power preselection and ramping time function (ramping rise and fall time) in LaserNet.
Page 147 | Appendix Message Guide laser ON Status Type This status message is active when the guide laser of the laser is Description switched on. If a beam switch is installed, an optical path must be selected in order to be able to see the guide laser after the process optics.
Page 148 | Appendix 12.1.2 Messages of the Alarms tab. Type and number of alarms The type and number of the alarms varies depending on the configuration of the laser. Message E-Stop Alarm Type Automatic Reset The alarm E-Stop is activated as soon as an internal or external E-Stop Description has been triggered.
Page 149 The filter pads are heavily soiled. • The ambient temperature lies outside of the specifications in the technical data. ð Contact the competent IPG service department to check the pa- Analysis / trou- bleshooting rameters. ð Check the hose connection on the back side of the laser modules and inside the laser.
Page 150 | Appendix Water/water IPG chiller ð Check the temperature and the pressure of the house water sys- tem. ð Check the fill level of the tap water tank in the laser chiller. Water/air IPG chiller ð Check the condition of the filter pads. If the filter pads are heavily soiled, they must be replaced.
Page 151 ð Contact the competent IPG service department to determine the process parameters for processing highly reflective materials. ð Check the quartz-block end faces as well as the protective glasses of the process fiber and the process optics for soiling or damage.
Page 152 Ensure that the communication cable between the laser modules Analysis / trou- bleshooting and the laser control is connected. ð Contact the competent IPG service department if the problem cannot be corrected ( Behavior in the event of malfunctions [} 129] ). Message Chiller...
Page 153 The alarm Initialization failure indicates that the operating status Laser Description ready is not achieved. The status Laser failure is activated. • Firmware error Possible causes ð Contact the responsible IPG Service department. Fault diagnos- tics / trou- bleshooting Message Laser temperature too low Fault Type...
Page 154 The alarm Chiller outside of the technical data indicates that a parame- Description ter of an IPG laser chiller (temperature, pressure, etc.) has exceeded or fallen below the limit values. The failure leads to an immediate shut- down of the laser emission. The operating status Laser ready is reset, and the status Laser failure is activated.
Page 155 | Appendix DANGER Risk of death from supply voltage Coming into contact with energized lines and com- ponents can lead to severe injuries or death. ð Make certain that work on the voltage supply is only performed by trained experts. ð...
Page 156 | Appendix The alarm Splice box is activated when a sensor in the splice box detects Description a stray light value above the permitted limit value. The alarm Splice box leads to a shutdown of the laser power supply and therefore the laser emission.
Page 157 Module error Description One or more modules are defective. Possible causes Analysis / trou- ð Contact the competent IPG service dept ( Behavior in the event bleshooting of malfunctions [} 129] ). Message Module overheating Warning Type The warning Module overheating appears when a laser modules reaches Description a temperature of 33°C.
Page 158 Internal error of one or more modules. Possible causes Contact the customer service of IPG Laser GmbH. Analysis / trou- bleshooting Check the Events tab of the LaserNet software to determine the day on which the problem occurred.
Page 159 Check the parameterization of the laser chiller. ð Check the tank heater of the laser chiller. IPG chiller: ð Using the Chiller tab, determine what type of fault this is. See Messages of the Chiller tab or read the operating manual of ð...
Page 160 | Appendix Message Unexpected earth fault Warning Type The warning Unexpected ground leakage occurs when the voltage in a Description laser module between the minus pole (-) and ground (GND) exceeds the limit value. Internal module error Possible causes ð...
Page 161 | Appendix 12.1.4 Messages of the Control tab Message Program active Status Type This status message is activated when a laser program starts. The status Description message remains active until the end of the program. More information about this status message can be found in chapter Control tab [} 97].
Page 162 | Appendix 12.2 Technical data Relevant information The dimensions as well as the weight and climate in- formation for the product can be found in the sup- plied specifications. 12.2.1 Scale drawings Pin 2 Pin 1 Water connection - Hose size: = 6x4 2,55...
Page 163 | Appendix allg. Toleranzen: Maßstab: Menge: Kanten: ISO 2768 -f-H W.-Nr. - 0,2 Material: LASER Halbzeug: Benennung: Datum Name LC-08 05.05.2011 Schaffer Bearb. 05.05.2011 Sutschkow Geprüft (Air-cooled) Genehm. 05.05.2011 Yagodkin Zeichnungs-Nr.: Blatt 781.013_A-Maßblatt G24-37 Zust. Änderungen Datum Name 161,7 55,1 Pin 1 Pin 3...
Page 164 Rated voltage: ____V AC 3P+PE Frequency: ___ Hz Full loaded current: ___ A Fuses: ___ A / ___ kA DWG number: _____________ Manufacture date: __________ Manufacturer: IPG laser GmbH Siemensstr. 7, 57299 Burbach Figure 91: rating plate Device specification Meaning Model...
Page 165 | Appendix Relative air humidity in % °C 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 16° 10 11 12 13 14 15 18° 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21°...
Page 166 YLS-6000-K YLS-6000-KC YLS-6000-KW YLS-8000-KC YLS-8000-KW YLS-10000-KC YLS-10000-KW IPG Laser GmbH confirms hereby that the product listed above fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following EU Directives: • Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU • EMC directive 2014/30/EU • RoHS directive 2011/65/EU This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Page 167 Directory of figures Directory of figures Figure 1 Safety features ......................24 Figure 2 Functional principle of the high power fiber laser ........29 Figure 3 Overview of the laser using YLS-3000-K as example ........ 30 Figure 4 Operating elements ....................31 Figure 5 Interfaces and connections ...................
Page 168 Directory of figures Figure 36 LaserNet user interface ..................77 Figure 37 Monitor file settings ....................80 Figure 38 IP Configuration activated..................81 Figure 39 IP Properties........................ 81 Figure 40 Reset Critical Errors....................82 Figure 41 Fieldbus Settings ....................... 83 Figure 42 Advanced settings .....................
Page 169 Directory of figures Figure 72 Cleaning the quartz-block end-face..............119 Figure 73 Plugging fiber connectors (here: a HLC-8 fiber plug into an FCH-8 adapter)......................... 120 Figure 74 Securing the fiber connector ................120 Figure 75 Water drain in the cabinet bottom ..............123 Figure 76 Removing the left cover..................
Page 170 Directory of tables Directory of tables Table 1 Layout conventions....................... 13 Table 2 List of abbreviations......................14 Table 3 Warning labels ........................26 Table 4 Explanatory labels......................... 26 Table 5 Required supply voltage ..................... 45 Table 6 Possible interfaces......................... 50 Table 7 Standard IP address......................

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