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USER'S MANUAL
Revision C
LMV1000 (G) / LMV1000 (G) E
AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER
990-541
November 2013
OPERATOR MANUAL
FOR THE
( ML-7110A / ML-7110A-CE )
( ML-9000A / ML-9000A-CE )
LD-PUMPED YVO
(Using Fine Marker Software)
4

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL 990-541 Revision C November 2013 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR THE LMV1000 (G) / LMV1000 (G) E ( ML-7110A / ML-7110A-CE ) ( ML-9000A / ML-9000A-CE ) LD-PUMPED YVO AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER (Using Fine Marker Software)

  • Page 2: Revision Record

    Copyright © 2004, 2013 Miyachi America Corporation The engineering designs, drawings and data contained herein are the proprietary work of MIYACHI AMERICA CORPORATION and may not be reproduced, copied, exhibited or otherwise used without the written authorization of MIYACHI AMERICA CORPORATION.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 6. Operation with the Touch Panel Screen Configuration ........................6-1 How to Operate the Touch Panel ..................... 6-2 Operate Screen ..........................6-3 System Set Screen ..........................6-5 Layout Screen ..........................6-11 RAS Screen ............................ 6-21 Maintenance Screen ........................6-22 LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Basic Specifications ........................10-1 Marking Area Selections ....................... 10-2 LD Replacement ..........................10-3 External Components ........................10-4 Accessories ............................ 10-5 Chapter 11. Outline Dimensions Dimensions ............................ 11-1 Warning Labels ..........................11-3 Optional POD ..........................11-5 LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 5 Resetting/Changing the LD Module system parameters ............... 12-9 Memory Card Back-up ........................ 12-10 Restoring Memory Card Contents ....................12-11 Checking Memory Card Capacity ....................12-11 Lithium Battery Replacement ...................... 12-12 Chapter 13. Troubleshooting ......................13-1 LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 6: Contact Us

    The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, or find any errors or omissions in this manual, please contact us. Miyachi America is not responsible for any losses due to improper use of this product. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER...

  • Page 7: Cdrh Compliance Statement

    CDRH COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The Miyachi Unitek LMV1000 and Miyachi Corporation ML-7110A and ML-9000A Laser Markers are certified to be fully compliant with all applicable standards and regulations as set forth by the United States of America’s Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug...
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  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Safety Precautions

    Operator Manual. NEVER LOOK AT OUR TOUCH THE LASER BEAM. Both direct laser beams and reflected laser beams are highly dangerous. If the beam enters the eye directly, it can cause blindness. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 11 Stop operation if any trouble occurs. If you detect a burning smell, abnormal sounds, abnormal heat, smoke, etc. from the Laser, turn power OFF immediately to prevent fire or electric shock. Contact Miyachi America or your distributor for help. Ground the Laser.
  • Page 12 When installing a laser safety cover around the head unit, use the remote interlock connector so that the laser output will turn off when the cover is opened. Connect enough interlocks to make the work area safe. All interlocks should be connected in series. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 13 If you see any damage, make necessary repairs before operating the Laser. ALWAYS use two or more people to move or carry the Laser Marker. Attempting to move or carry the Laser Marker alone can cause serious injury. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 14 When a PC and the Operation Unit are connected to the Laser Marker, do not operate them simultaneously. Do not turn off the Main Power Switch while a PC and Control unit are connected to the laser marker and data is being transferred. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 15 The battery may explode if it is replaced incorrectly. Always replace the battery with the same type (or equivalent). CAUTION Follow your local environmental regulations for battery disposal because Lithium Batteries contain dangerous materials. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 16 When the quality of the mark has degraded with the initial setting (when the laser output power lowers), raise the LD current. You can raise the Laser Marker’s current setting up to 48 A. See Chapter 6, Maintenance Screen for details. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Features

    CHAPTER 2 FEATURES Throughout the rest of this manual, the LMV1000 (G) and LMV1000 (G)(E) (ML-7110A and ML- 9000A) Laser Markers will simply be referred to as the Marker. These Markers use a scan head to steer the output beam of an LD-pumped Nd:YVO laser crystal.
  • Page 19 2: FEATURES Built-in guide beam (LMV1000(E) & ML-7110A(-CE) only) A visible red laser guide beam allows you to easily position the workpiece for accurate marking. Eight types of marking ranges available LMV1000(E) & ML-7110A(-CE) You can select the following marking ranges: 39 mm, 80 mm, 120 mm, 100 mm by 100 mm, 150 mm by 150 mm, 216 mm, 210 mm by 210 mm, or 294 mm by 294mm.

  • Page 20: Controls (Front)

    NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH SECTION (1) Controls (Front) 1. Control Unit Accommodates the control board, the RF unit and the power supply unit. The operational status of the Laser Marker is displayed on the Touch Panel Display. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 21 NOTE: Frequent use of this button reduces the service life of LD remarkably. Stop the equipment by normal operation except in an emergency. Brace Used for supporting the Operation Unit when it’s on top of the Control Unit. Operation-Unit-Connecting Cable Used for communicating with the Control Unit. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 22 MARKING The Marker is in the process of marking. GUIDE The visible guide beam is turned on. LMV1000 (E) ONLY. TROUBLE A Marker fault has occurred. All indicators light up during the self-diagnostic check (see Chapter 5, Basic Operation for the self-diagnostics).

  • Page 23: Controls (Rear)

    Connect to the power cable. These terminals connect to the A.C. power source. Cooling Connector Supplies power to the peltier cooler inside the head unit. Head Unit Connector (D-Sub 25-Pin, Female) Interface connector that connects to the head unit. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 24 Used for communicating with the operation unit (POD). Use the factory supplied loop-back connector when the operation unit is not used. 14. Galvanoscanner Connector Produces the output signals for controlling the galvanometer scanner. 15. RF Connector Connects to the Q-switch in the head unit. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 25 When a PC and the Operation Unit are connected to the Marker, do not operate them simultaneously. The data on memory card may be destroyed. If the data on memory card is destroyed, marking may not be carried out normally or the laser marker may not function. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 26: Head Unit

    See Chapter 12, Maintenance for details. Oscillation Unit Contains the Laser Oscillator. The housing is designed to prevent dust from entering the system. Never remove the oscillation cover except in a clean room (< 100) environment. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 27 Lights up (green) when the LD is turned ON. 11. SHUTTER Lamp Lights up (yellow) when the Main Safety Shutter is open. 12. Fiber Interlock Turns off the Marker when the fiber is removed. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4. Installation And Connection

    Allow adequate clearance on all sides of the Marker to allow for cooling, maintenance and servicing. Use the minimum distances shown below: Oscillator Control Unit LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 29: Power Supply Connection

    ). The terminal is for the AC ground wire and the terminal is for the Oscillator ground cable. In addition, the terminal block will have a protective cover. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 30: Controls And Head Unit Connections

    Secure both ends of the Optical Fiber by tightening the Optical Fiber Connector screws with the supplied wrench. When routing the Optical Fiber, never bend the fiber beyond the minimum bend radius (150 mm). Save all protective caps in a safe place for future use. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 31: Control Unit And Operation Unit Connections

    Select , “ Standard system Communication icon or the package Operation manual icon to display the customer code input screen. Input the customer code, then click Install start Select when prompted. Next > LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 32 Confirm the installation destination, then select Next >. If you would like to change the installation directory, click on Browse and designate a location. Select the options that you want to install, then select Next >. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 33 During installation, the computer may have to be restarted. If prompted, restart the system and then continue the installation from step 1 above. 10. When the screen on the left appears, the installation is complete, select Finish >. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 34: Check Operation After Installation

    Verify that no error messages are displayed on the Touch Panel Display. If any error messages appear, see Chapter13, Troubleshooting for error messages and corrective actions. 6. Turn the Main Power Switch OFF. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5. Basic Operation

    Do not turn off the Main Switch during the self-diagnostic tests, otherwise the operational data may be lost or the memory card may become unusable. When the following screen appears, turn the keyswitch ON. CONTROL changes to green. KeySW LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 37 These alarm indicators are defined as follows: ii. The Galvano Scanner temperature is out of the range. iii. The system temperature is out of the range. iv. The remote (external I/O) option is active. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 38: Marking

    19.45 in. (494mm) LMV1000G ( = 532nm) f-theta lens Working Distance f 100 mm 4.33 in. (110mm) f 160 mm 6.89 in. (175mm) f 254 mm 10.91 in. (277mm) f 300 mm 12.87 in. (327mm) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 39 System Set (Laser parameter) Set the LD Current, Marking Speed and Cycle (Q-switch) Frequency. Set the conditions for the workpiece. Once the marking condition values are set, the Laser will mark the workpiece with the entered values. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 40 Press the MKG button to start marking. During a mark sequence, the button will change to Now MKG 5. Guide-Beam Marking (LMV1000(E) & ML-7110A(-CE) only) Press the button when the Marker is ready for marking ( indicator is lit). The Guide READY Marker will be in the guide-beam marking mode.
  • Page 41 Now MKG 6. Stopping a Mark Process When the button is pressed during a mark process, laser marking will stop immediately. Stop The visible guide-beam marking stops the same way. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 42: Creating And Saving A Layout File

    Select the row labeled on the File Operate to select the file name. The file Screen name is also referred to as a layout file. 2. When the Layout select screen appears, press the New button.. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 43 Each character entered on this screen will be marked. When all characters have been entered, press the button. In the example on Back the right, the text has been entered. TEST LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 44 If the text frame is not displayed, press the intersection of dotted lines. This will update the field and display the text frame. Once the mark field is defined, the data can be marked by pressing the button to Operate return back to the screen. Operate LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 45: Shutdown

    4. Disconnect the USB drive (when it is connected to a PC), by selecting the icon on the task bar located on the lower right of the PC screen. When the window opens, press the button. STOP LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 5-10 990-541...
  • Page 46 Do not turn off the Main Power Switch for at least 15 seconds after changing any data (marking data, system parameter, etc.) through the Operation unit. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the power is supplied. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 5-11...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6. Operation With The Touch Panel

    Displays the status of the product and reset errors. Used to initialize system after LD replacement. Password settings. Option settings. Serial marking settings. Registers the characters or frequently used data. Displays the program version. LD settings LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 49: How To Operate The Touch Panel

    Back Delete characters Press the button to delete characters. Cancel input characters Press the button without pressing the button to cancel all changes on the Input CANC ENTR screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 50: Operate Screen

    Operate Layout No Indicates the number of selected layout file (see Chapter 5, Basic Operation). MKG Time Indicates the process time of a mark. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 51 I/O pins.) Remote / Local Lights up in yellow when (external I/O) is selected. (When activated, control through Remote the Operation unit is not possible.) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 52: System Set Screen

    INTRSEC removal Switches to the Intersection removal screen (see Intersection Removal Screen). Offset Switches to the Offset screen (see Offset Screen). Shutter Switches to the Jump / shutter screen (See Jump / Shutter Screen). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 53 Sets the number of laser beam passes used to draw a thick line. Set to an even number. If an odd number is entered, the number of passes will still be even (this is accomplished by automatically adding one to the odd value). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 54 Edge control Performs edge control. Does not perform edge control. Start Adjust Sets the mirror position (distance) beyond the starting point. End Adjust Sets the mirror position (distance) after the end point. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 55 When a character or figure has intersecting lines (t, X, Q, +, etc.), the marked intersection points will appear dense. This can be avoided by the intersection removal function. Auto Removal Margin Marks lines orthogonal to the line axis. Marks according to the removal margin. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 56 Every time the marking ends, the scanner will return to the origin. The scanner does not return to the origin even when the mark process ends. X axis Used to set the absolute origin in the X-axis direction. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 57 Sets the marking wait time after a jump. Open DLY Time Defines when the laser output begins after the jump wait period. Close DLY Time Defines when the laser output ends after a mark. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-10 990-541...

  • Page 58: Layout Screen

    Switches to the Layout details screen. CHAR ST Switches to the Input character string screen. Line No Indicates the line number selected in (a). The line can also be deleted by pressing this column. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-11...
  • Page 59 Sets the character height. The height to width ratio remains the same even when the character height is changed. 2. Layout (Straight Line) Field Screen When button is pressed, the setting items on the screen change. Field LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-12 990-541...
  • Page 60 Pitch of the next character. Spacing defined from the end of one character to the beginning Space of the next character. INTVL LG Sets the spacing between characters defined in the field. ARRANGE LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-13...
  • Page 61 Compress Expands/Reduces the character string length. 0–99 Compresses character string Standard 101–200 Expands character string CHAR tilt Used to italicize the characters. This value is user-defined. Example: ABC LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-14 990-541...
  • Page 62 If a value is not set in the previous line, the default values shown on the right will be used. The asterisk ( ) indicates the value defined on the screen that will be used. System set LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-15...
  • Page 63 NOTE: The functions of these buttons are the same as the ) Screen. Layout (Straight Line Line No Indicates the line number selected by the buttons. Last Next Line Switches to the screen. Layout (Straight line) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-16 990-541...
  • Page 64 5. Layout (Arc) Field Screen When the button is pressed, the setting items on the screen change. Field Line No Displays the line number selected on the screen. Layout Line Switches to the screen. Layout (Straight line) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-17...
  • Page 65 Spacing defined from the end of one character Space to the beginning of the next character. Space LG Sets the spacing between characters defined in the field. SP ARNGE LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-18 990-541...
  • Page 66 When button is pressed on the Hiragana input screen, the Kanji input screen appears. When a Kanj reading is input, Kanji are displayed. Select one using keys. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-19...
  • Page 67 (shown on the right) is displayed. Select the item you want to use. When Barcode QRcode DataCode functions are available, all fonts shown on the right will be selectable. Back Returns to the previous screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-20 990-541...

  • Page 68: Ras Screen

    Chapter 13. Troubleshooting. Last INFO Updates the screen. Used to scroll through the list of error codes, when the list extends beyond the available field size. Trouble reset Resets the trouble (error) code. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-21...

  • Page 69: Maintenance Screen

    Switches to the Serial select screen (see Serial Select Screen). VARIABL Switches to the Variable data set screen (see Variable Data Set Screen). Switches to the Version information screen (see Version Information Screen). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-22 990-541...
  • Page 70 Used to define the wavelength of a replaced LD module. LD current limit This field sets the LD current limit (48 A maximum). This value should only be changed by factory trained personnel at the time of LD replacement. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-23...
  • Page 71 Maintenance To cancel a password: 1. Press the button for approximately four seconds until the password Registration screen appears. 2. Enter the registered password to cancel the password function. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-24 990-541...
  • Page 72 Layout No. and marking start are set through the external I/O. EXTN IO Switches to the External I/O Option screen. Barcode Switches to the Barcode (CODE39_1) screen. RS232C Switches to the RS-232C Option screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-25...
  • Page 73 The contents of the registered layout file are automatically converted to a barcode format when marking. The registered data (white portions below) will change based on the screen type (CODE39, ITF, QR or DATA). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-26 990-541...
  • Page 74 None Even Check Sum Enables checksum validation. Options: Disable Enable Delimiter ETX Enables a “termination complete” bit to be sent from the Marker at the end of a command acknowledgement. Options: Disable Enable LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-27...
  • Page 75 Enter the data or press to return to the Cancel Graphic Screen without deleting the data. Selection Scrolls through the list of graphic data files. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-28 990-541...
  • Page 76 Based on the Model 1 code. QR input model Options: Auto, Numeric, Alphanumeric, Binary or Kanji. QR reliability Options: Super High reliance, High reliance, Standard or High density. Next Switches to the Barcode screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-29...
  • Page 77 Cancels the set contents. Defining a new serial number Press the button. The screen will change as shown on the right. Enter the serial number you want to register. The setting range is 1 to 255. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-30 990-541...
  • Page 78 When is selected, the serial number will return to the initial minimum or Clear input maximum value, after the count reset signal is toggled. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-31...
  • Page 79 Cancel 2. When the screen changes, select the serial number you want to cancel. 3. Press the button. The screen changes ENTER (right). 4. Press the button to cancel the serial number. Enter LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-32 990-541...
  • Page 80 1. Press the button. The screen will change as shown on the right. Enter the variable data string number you want to register. The setting range is 1 to 255. Press the button. ENTER LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-33...
  • Page 81 2. When the screen changes, select the variable data number you want to delete. 3. Press the button. ENTER 4. When the screen changes, press the button to ENTR delete the variable data. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 6-34 990-541...
  • Page 82 Displays the software version of CPU1. In the figure above, the version is FEEL-10(CPU1) Ver 01D 2003.02.09. CPU2 Displays the software version of CPU2. In the figure above, the version is FEEL-10(CPU2) Ver 01D 2003.02.10. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 6-35...
  • Page 83 2 to 3 A within 1000 hours, the protective glass may be dirty. See Chapter 12, Maintenance for cleaning instructions. If the problem is not resolved, contact Miyachi America. LD CURR Offset When you want to raise the LD current while maintaining lower laser output power, the value may be changed.

  • Page 84: Chapter 7. Operation With Pc

    2. Computer Settings (for first time users) Select from the start menu. Control Panel Double click the icon and the window will open. Power Options Power Options Properties Set each item as shown on the next page. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 85 7: OPERATION WITH A PC 3. Computer Screen settings Double click the icon in the control panel. The window will open. Display Display Properties Select the tab. Screen Saver Set the option to Screen Saver None LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 86: Initial Screen

    Creates or changes marking graphics. Graphic Creates variable data. Serial Creates serial number data. Creates a work folder. Char Creates or changes standard characters. Creates marking conditions or bar codes. Condition Creates a calendar. Calendar LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 87: Screen Configuration

    Sets serial number data. Sets work folder and operates a transfer of several files. Char Registers or changes first or second standard characters. Condition Sets marking conditions and bar code conditions. ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 88 Transfer Range: 5–48A Suspend Pitch: 0.1A Default: 5A Speed Transfer Range: 1–7000mm/s Suspend Pitch: 1mm/s Default: 300mm/s Frequency Transfer Range: CW, Suspend 0.0–99.9kHz Pitch: 0.1kHz Default: 5kHz Error reset ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 89 Line count 0–254 0.000–5.000mm Amplitude width 0.001mm Amplitude frequency 1–1000Hz 100Hz LD current limit 5.0–48.0A 0.1A None Control distance, angle Start point adjusting distance Edge control 0–5mm 0.001mm 0.5mm ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 90 Parameter Change wait time LD current 0–10000ms Cycle frequency 0–10000ms 10ms Read Transfer Save CAUTION Setting the "ACK wait time" to "0" does not function the same as NAK ON. ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 91 -280–280mm 0.001mm 0.000 Character width 0.001mm 0.000 0.05–280mm Character Upper-justify arrangement Lower-justify Overwrite Comment 1 character 0–30 characters Circular arc center Circular arc- -640–640mm 0.001mm 0.000 position X shaped ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 92 -280–280mm Offset -280–280mm 0.001mm 0.000 Comment 1 character 0–30 characters Number of lines Matrix 1–500 Line pitch 0.001–280 0.001mm 0.000 Number of 1–500 sequences Sequence pitch 0.001–280 0.001mm 0.000 ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 93 Times Delete Marking condition Select Save Line Number Character input Shape/Function Cancel Character type No designation 1st standard 2nd standard Variable Serial Number Flower character (Including BMP) Graphic ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-10 990-541...
  • Page 94 Transfer control next display Batch display Close Save Save as File name input Delete File selection File name input Edit File selection Copy Copy from Candidate to copy ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-11...
  • Page 95 Number of lines Number of sequences 5. Graphic Graphic Expand/Reduce Move center Draw line Draw curve Re-display List Name Height Width Register Open Select Overlay Save as Name Height Width ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-12 990-541...
  • Page 96 Copy destination Option Prompt overlay at copy Copy Import Read file created by FAL Read binary file Remove intersection at import Batch import Ruler display Coordinate display Remove intersection at store Intersection removal LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-13...
  • Page 97 Marking character string Save Comment set Update display Transfer 7. Serial Range Pitch Serial Comment Current value 0–4200000000 Digit count 1–0 Increase/Decrease -32–32 Zero suppress Yes/No Read Save Comment set Update display Transfer LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-14 990-541...
  • Page 98 8. Set Folder set Drive name Work folder Maintenance Layout list Layout Store list All selection All cancel Update display Transfer Graphic list Graphic Store list All selection All cancel Update display Transfer Package LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-15...
  • Page 99 Line count 0–254 Removal margin 0–5mm 0.001mm 0–5mm 0.001mm Start point distance End point distance 0–5mm 0.001mm Crossed axis angle 0–180 C 0.1 C Open delay time -50–50ms 0.1ms ( Continued Next Page ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-16 990-541...
  • Page 100 CAUTION 11. Calendar Range Pitch Default Year conversion Calendar 2000–2050 1 year None data Month 1–12 1 month None conversion data Date conversion 1–31 1 day None data LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-17...

  • Page 101: Operation Panel Screen

    Layout Number and marking start Remote can be set through the external I/O connectors. Start/Stop Starts/Stops the laser. Operation indicator Laser starting: Light blinks green until LD is active. Laser ready: Lights green Idle: Light is OFF LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-18 990-541...
  • Page 102 Select (The work folder file contents are displayed here.) ii. Selection of laser or guide beam. Used to select laser or guide beam output (LMV1000(E) & ML-7110A(-CE) only). iii. Marking instruction Press to display the marking instructions dialog box shown below. Select...
  • Page 103 Scanner Temperature Indicator Indicates the temperature status of the galvanoscanner. This indicator is effective only when the temperature compensation option is active. Green: Normal Red: Outside the proper temperature range LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-20 990-541...
  • Page 104 Displays input data field. Save: Saves the LD module wavelength in the control unit. The LD wavelength value is listed on the LD module datasheet. NOTE: Input the LD wavelength only when replacing the LD. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-21...
  • Page 105 Copy (Save): NOTE: Enter the name of historical alarm file. Closes the RAS screen. End: View menu Reads the historical alarm file and displays it on the screen (100 alarms max.) Log View: LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-22 990-541...

  • Page 106: System Parameters Screen

    7: OPERATION WITH A PC (5) System Parameters Screen 1. Common Items Displays the current control unit set values. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-23...
  • Page 107 Reads operating parameters from a file and displays them on the screen. Saves operating parameters into file. Save Closes the System parameters screen. View menu Opens a selected tab screen. 2. Details of Each Tab Screen Laser parameter LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-24 990-541...
  • Page 108 1A increments until marking improves. If marking does not improve when the LD current limit is raised 2A or 3A, then the protective glass may be dirty (see Chapter 12, Maintenance). If the problem is not resolved, contact Miyachi America at the address in the front of this manual.
  • Page 109 Automatic When a thick line is marked, the intersection removal margin is intersection removal automatically implemented. Intersection removal Sets the manually defined intersection removal margin when a Removal margin thick line is marked. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-26 990-541...
  • Page 110 Shutter close close time Sets the shutter close delay time. delay time Every time marking ends, safety shutter closes. T shutter control Origin return control Every time marking ends, scanner returns to origin. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-27...
  • Page 111 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Lens/Offset Item Description X axis X-axis layout offset Y axis Y-axis layout offset Theta axis Angle layout tilt offset LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-28 990-541...
  • Page 112 Strobe output delay time Sets the output strobe signal delay time. ACK wait time Sets the error monitor wait time. CAUTION Setting the "ACK wait time" to "0" does not effect the NAK time. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-29...
  • Page 113 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Parameter Change wait time Item Description LD current Sets the LD current response wait time. Cycle frequency Sets the cycle frequency response wait time. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-30 990-541...

  • Page 114: Layout Creation Screen

    The maximum length of a file name is 32 characters. You can not use the following symbols in the filename: ( \ / : ; , * ? ” < > | ) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-31...
  • Page 115 This function is not available. Closes the Layout creation screen. View Menu Function Description Changes the image view size on the computer screen. Zoom (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 150%, 200%, 500%, 800%, 1200%) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-32 990-541...
  • Page 116 2. Basic Procedure of Layout Creation Input the name of a file to create. Layout file selection From the file list (work folder contents), select a file to edit. CAUTION Use CAPITAL letters when defining a filename. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-33...
  • Page 117 Work Folder Graphic, parameter, secondary code, bar code and other dependent files used in the layout are simultaneously copied or transferred during a file copy or when transferring a file to the control unit. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-34 990-541...
  • Page 118 Displays a prompt if the copy destination has the same file name. Dependence file is copied, too. Copies all dependent files (graphic, parameters, etc.) used in the layout file. If this item is not checked, the dependent files are not copied. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-35...
  • Page 119 A new line is inserted after the displayed Line Number Add: A new line is added. Delete: The currently displayed Line Number will be deleted. Parameter settings (must be defined) The shape/function parameters are modified on the Linear (horizontal) window. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-36 990-541...
  • Page 120 See Example of Layout List reference Creation, Setting the marking conditions for details. CAUTION When short marking cycle times are required, set the LD current to the same value as the system parameter LD current. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-37...
  • Page 121 Bar code ITF be marked in a Bar Code ITF format. After selecting a condition file, the displayed character string will Invert bar code ITF be marked in an inverted Bar Code ITF format. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-38 990-541...
  • Page 122 7: OPERATION WITH A PC When a BMP file is selected as a graphic, the window will appear. Color palette setup Details of shape/function Linear (horizontal) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-39...
  • Page 123 Arbitrary description (comment is not 30 characters Comment — marked) max. CAUTION The start positions on the X and Y-axis with respect to the lens center are as follows. (Top view) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-40 990-541...
  • Page 124 Lower-justify Marking is bottom-justified. — — Marking of a character string is repeated as Overwrite 1 to 32767 many times as defined. Arbitrary description (comment is not 30 characters Comment — marked) max. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-41...
  • Page 125 Marking of a character string is repeated as Overwrite 1 to 32767 many times as defined. Comment Arbitrary description (comment is not marked) 30 characters max. — LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-42 990-541...
  • Page 126 Arbitrary description (comment is not 30 characters Comment — marked) max. CAUTION This function is valid only if the optional multi-axis control card is installed. When transferring axis data, characters cannot be selected. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-43...
  • Page 127 -280 to 280 0.001 Arbitrary description (comment Comment 30 characters max. — is not marked) CAUTION Any lines marked below an offset line are affected. Characters cannot be selected within the offset field. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-44 990-541...
  • Page 128 Define a matrix on the 1st line. All subsequent lines will be made according to matrix settings on the 1 line. Characters cannot be selected within a matrix. Define the number of lines and number of sequences, so that their multiplied value is less than 500. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-45...
  • Page 129 30 characters max. — is not marked) CAUTION A subroutine cannot be performed on a matrix. The subroutine affects the defined line as well as the previous line. Characters cannot be selected within a subroutine. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-46 990-541...
  • Page 130 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Shutter control Item Meaning Range Pitch Shutter open time Defined shutter open time. 0 to 10 0.001 CAUTION Characters can not be selected in shutter control mode. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-47...
  • Page 131 CAUTION The character height will not change by compression. If a compression percentage is not defined, 100% is assumed (no compression). Data will not change until the compression percent is reset. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-48 990-541...
  • Page 132 Times (End by circle) Number of times to repeat. 0 to 32000 Arbitrary description (comment 30 characters Comment — is not marked) max. CAUTION 0 loop time signifies the end of a loop. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-49...
  • Page 133 From the tool bar, select the button. Layout Press the button, to create the new layout. iii. Input an arbitrary layout file name and then press the button. A new layout creation screen will appear as shown below. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-50 990-541...
  • Page 134 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Editing the layout. Select the button. Edit From the file list, select an existing layout file to edit, then press the button. Select The selected layout file will appear as shown below. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-51...
  • Page 135 Character arrangement Left-justify vi. Set the to 1st standard. Set the Character string to Linear horizontal. Character type vii. Press the button on the layout graphic display, and verify the input contents. Re-display LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-52 990-541...
  • Page 136 When prompted to add a line, choose ii. Set the Shape/Function to (horizontal). Linear iii. Define the character positions( Start position X Start position Y iv. Define the character height and tilt. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-53...
  • Page 137 Select the 2nd line of the Character Input field, then select the Insert button. ii. When prompted to add a 2nd line, select Yes. A new 2 line will be created just above the previously created line. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-54 990-541...
  • Page 138 CAUTION Actual marking is made in ascending line number order Marking vertically The following section describes how to define a linear (vertical) marking of first standard characters ( on the 4th line). ABCDE LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-55...
  • Page 139 1st standard ABCDE viii. Select and verify the layout graphic display contents. Re-display Marking circularly The following section describes how to define a circular marking of first standard characters on the 5th line. abcdefghijklmnopqrstu LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-56 990-541...
  • Page 140 Re-display layout graphic display. How to mark a graphic The following section describes how to insert a graphic (Miyachi America Corporation mark, file name : ) file in a linear (horizontal) manner on the 1st line. MIYACHI...
  • Page 141 A graphical character string cannot be manually inserted. The graphic must be created prior to adding it to the layout. Select the button and verify the added graphic on the layout graphic display. Re-display LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-58 990-541...
  • Page 142 When more than one character is added on a line, the start position X, start position Y, character height, tilt and character arrangement will be the same. If the layout conditions differ, they must be added on a separate character input line. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-59...
  • Page 143 Select the Re-display button and verify the offset on the ABCDE characters. abcdefghijklmnopqrstu The offset function affects all character input lines below the selected line. CAUTION The offset affects all lines below and including a selected line. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-60 990-541...
  • Page 144 –1. In this example, the repetition number number should be set to (total of 2 – 1). Select the button and verify the of lines cannot be checked. Redisplay Repetition number LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-61...
  • Page 145 Define the as 1st standard. Key in Character type 12345 Select the button and verify the layout graphic display. vii. Redisplay Press the button to insert a new input line. Insert viii. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-62 990-541...
  • Page 146 List reference the marking conditions. screen will Marking condition setup appear. On the 1st line, input the file name, speed, LD current and frequency. Select the button to register the Save iii. marking conditions. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-63...
  • Page 147 The marking conditions created in the preceding example are assigned to the graphic on the 1st line as follows: MIYACHI Select the 1 line (for the graphic ), then press the button to access MIYACHI List reference setup screen. Marking condition LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-64 990-541...
  • Page 148 Redisplay the changes. Likewise, assign the second mark conditions to on the 3rd character input line. 012345ABCDE On the screen, press the Layout creation button, followed by to save Redisplay Overlay the conditions. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-65...
  • Page 149 1st and 2nd lines, Conditions 1 and under for the 3rd and subsequent lines. Conditions 2 CAUTION If no marking conditions are selected, the marks will be made using the default system settings. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-66 990-541...
  • Page 150 A message will appear prompting the end of the session. Press to save and end, or if the contents should not be saved, or to cancel the Cancel closing process. Pressing will end the layout creation process. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-67...

  • Page 151: Graphic Creation Screen

    7: OPERATION WITH A PC (7) Graphic Creation Screen This Marker software can only import BMP graphic files. 1. Common Items To display the last graphical Data entered, select from the tool bar. Graphic LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-68 990-541...
  • Page 152 Displays the coordinates defined by the program. Set menus Function Description Automatically removes the intersection when saving created Remove intersection at SAVE graphic data. Remove intersection Removes the intersection of the created graphic data. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-69...
  • Page 153 Save As Name: Input the new filename. Height: Define the graphic height (1 to 32000). Width: Define the graphic width (1 to 32000). Register: Registers (saves) a new file. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-70 990-541...
  • Page 154 A BMP file can only be read if the following conditions are met: Number of colors is 1 or 16. Number of dots for height and width are 32000 or less. No compression LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-71...
  • Page 155 X 5000 m SH=X Shutter open time 0.001 X 10.000s SHH=X Shutter open time 0.00001 X 10.0s JP=X Jump speed X 30000mm/s JW=X Wait time after jump X 1000.0ms $ (comment statement) Comment LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-72 990-541...
  • Page 156 Laser parameter commands, etc. Laser parameters, shutter timing, etc. are set in detail. CAUTION If the first line of graphic is not a J (jump) command, a 0 data value will automatically be inserted (J=0). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-73...
  • Page 157 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Graphic Creation Example How to create a graphic image How to close the graphic edit screen. Select from the menu or click File on the button on the upper right of screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-74 990-541...
  • Page 158 Create a square by defining on the screen (details described previously in Graphic creation this chapter). Select the button, and verify the square in the preview area. Select Redisplay from the menu to save it. Overlay File LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-75...
  • Page 159 Create a circle by defining on the screen (details described previously in Graphic creation this chapter). Select the button, and verify the circle in the preview area. Select Redisplay from the menu to save it. Overlay File LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-76 990-541...
  • Page 160 Create a graphic with lines and arcs by defining on the screen (details Graphic creation described previously in this chapter). Select the Re-display button, and verify the graphic in the preview area. Select from the menu to save it. Overlay File LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-77...
  • Page 161 To register the imported DXF file, select Save from the menu. Define a filename, the File converted CAD width and CAD height (of the DXF file) resolution, and then press the button. Register LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-78 990-541...
  • Page 162 How to specify a resolution The resolution of large CAD images are converted to fit within the specified coordinate area. Therefore, the higher (up to 32000) the resolution, the more accurate the graphic conversion. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-79...
  • Page 163 The example below describes how to resize a bmp file using Paint Shop Pro™ Start the Paint Shop Pro. Open the BMP data. Select from the menu. Resize Image Set 750 for Height in pixel and click on Select and save the BMP file. Save as LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-80 990-541...
  • Page 164 List J=0,0 SH=0 Select from the menu. Overlay File Using the same steps above; Press the Graphic button from the toolbar. Select from the menu. File Input for Name and select Register LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-81...
  • Page 165 Select the checkbox to the left of the Filename, then save it. Now the BMP mark settings are complete. Create a layout as usual (graphic height, XY coordinates, etc.). NOTES: Paint Shop Pro is a trademark of Corel Corporation. Photoshop is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-82 990-541...
  • Page 166 How to create a QR code symbol (Option) The following procedure describes how to create a QR code symbol. Specifications: QR code symbol NOTE: The position detection pattern is a square made up of seven modules per side. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-83...
  • Page 167 High-density level (Level L) v. White/black reverse function OFF (default) vi. Mask number Fixed to automatic setting vii. Structured append function Not applicable viii. Several data input function Not applicable ix. Maximum number of characters LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-84 990-541...
  • Page 168 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Version and the number of modules per side Model 1 Model 2 Error correction rate: L (7%) level, M (15%) level, Q (25%) level, H (30%) level LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-85...
  • Page 169 S (intersection removal start point) command S=X,Y Same as (b) except that the intersection start point is removed. E (intersection removal end point) command E=X,Y Same as (b) except that the intersection end point is removed. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-86 990-541...
  • Page 170 Laser parameters, shutter timing, etc. are specified. ii. Example creation of element data. Example 1: Module (Example: Height = Width = 100) As shown below, the registered graphic is symmetric with respect to the origin. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-87...
  • Page 171 As shown below, the registered graphic will produce a laser output for 0.001 seconds (1ms) at the origin. Example 3: Position detection pattern (Example: Height = Width = 350) As shown below, the registered graphic is symmetric with respect to the origin. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-88 990-541...
  • Page 172 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Example 4: Reverse position detection pattern (Example: Height = Width = 350) As shown below, the registered graphic is symmetric with respect to the origin. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-89...
  • Page 173 As shown below, the registered 20000 x 20000 graphic has an origin located in the lower left of the graphic. NOTE: The height and width of the quiet zone are fixed to 20000. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-90 990-541...
  • Page 174 If a black module is recognized as a white module (and vice versa) when the Data Matrix read, an error will be detected. In , ECC can be separated according to the type of Data Matrix dirt. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-91...
  • Page 175 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Basic specifications Data Matrix creation program. Applicable to ECC200 Data Matrix size Allowable Data Matrix size (number of modules in row and column) and the number of data bytes are as follows: LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-92 990-541...
  • Page 176 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Style Indicates the Data Matrix state. Number of modules (10 x 10) to (144 x 144) NOTE: Not applicable to a rectangle module Maximum number of characters White/black reverse function OFF (default) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-93...
  • Page 177 (I, J) and designated position (X, Y). Laser parameter commands, etc. Laser parameters, shutter timing, etc. are specified. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-94 990-541...
  • Page 178 As shown below, the registered graphic is symmetric with respect to the origin. Example 2: Module for dot marking (Example: Height = Width = 100) As shown below, the registered graphic will produce a laser output for 0.001 seconds (1 ms) at the origin. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-95...
  • Page 179 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Example 3: L shape (Example: Height = Width = 360) <Reference> Use the following formula to approximate the width of the L-shaped graphic. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-96 990-541...
  • Page 180 As shown below, the registered 20000 x 20000 graphic has an origin located in the lower left of the graphic. NOTE: The height and width of the quiet zone are fixed to 20000. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-97...

  • Page 181: Variable Data Setup Screen

    1. File menus Function Description Read Reads the variable data from the file and displays it on the screen. Save Saves the variable data into a file. Closes the Variable data setup screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-98 990-541...
  • Page 182 Bar Code ITF format. Invert bar code After selecting a condition file, the displayed character string will be marked in an inverted Bar Code ITF format Kanji/Hiragana Kanji/Hiragana characters are used for marking. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-99...

  • Page 183: Serial Number Data Setup Screen

    Function Description Reads the serial No. data from the file and displays it on the screen. Read Save Saves the serial No. data into a file. Closes the Serial No. data setup screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-100 990-541...
  • Page 184 CAUTION If 9 digits are designated and an “error stop” is produced after marking the serial number, then re-enter the initial value to prevent an overflow of the serial number. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-101...

  • Page 185: Setup Screen

    7: OPERATION WITH A PC (10) Setup Screen 1. Folder Set The laser marker stores layout files, graphic files and other support files created in work folders. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-102 990-541...
  • Page 186 Displays the New work folder create screen. Define a new folder name, then select OK to create. 2. Maintenance The Maintenance screen is used to transfer layout and graphic files to the control unit for marking. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-103...
  • Page 187 All selection Unselects (cancels) all layout files. All cancel Uploads (transfers) layout files from the control unit. Update display Transfer Downloads (transfers) layout files to the control unit. Closes the Several layout transfer screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-104 990-541...
  • Page 188 Selects all graphics files to transfer. Unselects (cancels) all graphic files. All cancel Uploads (transfers) graphic files from the control unit. Update display Downloads (transfers) graphic files to the control unit. Transfer Closes the Several graphic transfer screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-105...
  • Page 189 Select the filename next to the graphic number. Double click the graphic for registration. Select the check box for transfer. Repeat steps (c) to (e) for all of the graphics to be registered. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-106 990-541...
  • Page 190 7: OPERATION WITH A PC Press the button. Transfer Press the End button. 6. Package Displays the current Marker software version. If automatic startup is selected, the COMPUTER will automatically start the selected function. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-107...

  • Page 191: Character Setting Screen

    Second standard character: Selects the folder of second standard characters. Transfer: Transfers the first and second standard character data to the control unit. Save: Saves the first and second standard character data. End: Closes the Character setting screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-108 990-541...
  • Page 192 Character type: Selects the character type. Allocation file: Displays the selected character type files. Candidate to allocate: Displays which character type files can be allocated in the folder. Save: Saves the allocation data files. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-109...
  • Page 193 7: OPERATION WITH A PC 3. Current Setting Reads the set values from the control unit. Re-read: Refreshes the set values from the control unit. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-110 990-541...

  • Page 194: Marking Condition Setup Screen

    Read Reads the laser parameters from the work folder. Save Saves the laser parameters into the file. Closes the Marking condition setup screen. Parameters Define the parameters for each created file (individually listed). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-111...
  • Page 195 Setting method Directly input the file name and comment for each element file (i.e. thin marking, thick marking, etc.). To select the element file, double click the graphic file in the file list. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-112 990-541...
  • Page 196 Allocates an element file for each marked bar code (= ITF) from the work folder. File menu Function Description Read Reads the ITF parameters from the work folder. Save Saves the ITF parameters into the work folder. Closes the ITF condition setting screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-113...
  • Page 197 Allocates the necessary QR element file in the work folder. File menu Function Description Read Reads the QR code parameters from the work folder. Save Saves the QR code parameters into the work folder. Closes the QR code condition setting screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-114 990-541...
  • Page 198 Allocates the necessary Data code element file in the work folder. File menu Function Description Read Reads the Data code parameters from the work folder. Save Saves the Data code parameters into the work folder. Closes the Data code condition setting screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-115...
  • Page 199 Margin, etc.). To select the element file, double click the graphic file in the file list. Names of element files For details on Character L, Cell and Margin, see How to create the Data Matrix symbol. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-116 990-541...

  • Page 200: Calendar Marking Setup Screen

    Displays the Calendar marking setup screen on the control unit. 1. File menu Function Description Read Reads the calendar data from the work folder. Save Saves the calendar data into the work folder. Closes the Calendar marking setup screen. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 7-117...
  • Page 201 Converts the value for the second. (Zero suppress invalid) %ss% NOTES: The character strings listed above should be registered as “First standard characters”. Set “%%” to mark “%”. Used to correct the current date in the control unit. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 7-118 990-541...

  • Page 202: Chapter 8. Communication Function (Option)

    Serial data Consumables operating time Transmission conditions When cycling the power supply, all Marking parameters must be resent to the Marker, with the exception of the items listed above. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 203: Communication Procedure

    The specified value exceeds the setting range. The capacity of the internal RAM is insufficient. The specified command cannot be executed now. (i.e. a Marking start command is sent when the Marker is not ready to mark, etc.) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 204 Data with decimals are treated the same as data without decimals. Example expression of values ‘1’ for decimal number: 0x31 ‘-1’ for decimal number: 0x2D,0x31 ‘FFA0’ for hexadecimal number: 0x46,0x46,0x41,0x30 ‘12.3A’ when the unit of value is 0.1A (LD current): LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 205 This allows all characters after the ‘\’ to be treated as data and not separate data values. To set ‘\,’ is to specify a character ‘,’. To express ‘\’, set ‘\\’. NOTE: If not specified, the maximum length of a character string is 40 bytes. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 206: Commands List

    Variable No. Marking data Marking data Layout No. Rearrangement of marking data Layout No. Error reset Error code acquisition 0: Automatic transmission OFF Maintenance Status 1: ON Consumables operating time 1 second Transmission condition LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 207: Commands Details

    The setting for writing is 0 for “Marking stop” or 1 for “Marking start”. Writing a “Marking start” command is only effective when in External Control Mode. Writing a “Marking Stop” command is effective in either control method. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 208 Digit count Present value (Zero-suppressed value is not reflected.) Increase/Decrease Zero suppress (0: OFF, 1: ON) Minimum value Maximum value External DO output (0: OFF, 1: ON) External DI input (0: OFF, 1: ON) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 209 8: Data code (option) Character type 3: Fancy letter 9: QR code (option) When the character type is 2, a number is returned. When the number is other than 2, the character string is returned. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 210 Arrangement = Linear IL, Center coordinate = (10, 20), Start angle = 0, Radius = 20mm, Character height = 2mm, LD current = 20A, ABCD First standard 0123 Fancy letter (See table below for order and contents of data.) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 211 Spare Spare Character string (compatible to variable data) NOTES: Layout must be rearranged to the mode, which can read and write for each line. The parameters which are not set can be omitted. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 8-10 990-541...
  • Page 212 * When the layout data is rearranged, it is developed on RAM. * When the layout data is large, it takes several seconds to return ACK. ERR (Error reset) Clears the error occurring at the time. Marker : ERR LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 8-11...
  • Page 213 Note: When 1 (Automatic transmission ON) is selected, S0–S3 are sent each time the status changes. Note: When the power supply is turned on, automatic transmission functions for all items are initialized to OFF. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 8-12 990-541...
  • Page 214 Write (BAW t0,t1,t2,t3) Example When the conditions are 9600bps, Stop bit, Even parity and No checksum (initial settings): Marker : BAW,1,0,2,0 Except for checksum, these conditions become valid when the Marker is restarted. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 8-13...
  • Page 215 8: COMMUNICATION FUNCTION (OPTION) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 8-14 990-541...

  • Page 216: Chapter 9. Interface

    This signal is valid only when the Marker is set to Remote on the Operation panel, or control through the Touch panel, or RS-232C communication. This signal is Invalid when the Marker is set to Local mode. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 217 9: INTERFACE Example connections of input signals For 24 VDC, PNP transistors (source) on PLC For Contact signals LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 218 9: INTERFACE For NPN transistor (sink) signals LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 219 Output limit: 24VDC, 70mA max. Pin 13 (Marking ready signal) is turned OFF while marking and when writing data to/from the memory card. Example connections of output signals NOTE: Connect a surge-suppressing diode across any relay coils used. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 220: Extended External Input And Output [Ext. I/O]

    This signal is valid only when the Marker is set to Remote on the Operation panel, or control through the Touch panel or RS-232C communication. This signal is invalid when the Marker is set to Local mode. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 221 9: INTERFACE Example connections of input signals For 24 VDC, PNP transistors (source) on PLC For Contact signals LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 222 9: INTERFACE For NPN transistor (sink) signals LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 223 Counter is reset to the initial value and this output signal is turned off (opened). Type of output: Photo MOS relay output Output limit: 24VDC, 70mA max. Example connections of output signals NOTE: Connect a surge-suppressing diode across any relay coils used. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...

  • Page 224: Time Chart

    Once the problem is corrected and the Trouble Reset signal is activated to clear the error code, the Laser Start signal may be activated once again. The Laser is ready to start marking once the Operation Ready output and Marking Ready outputs are turned ON. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541...
  • Page 225 When Trouble reset is turned ON, the Marking stop output will turn OFF and the Marking ready output will turn ON. After a Marking stop signal is initiated, a marking sequence must start from the beginning. Continuous sequential marking cannot be performed if a Marking stop signal is activated. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 9-10 990-541...
  • Page 226 9: INTERFACE 4. When Data trouble occurs LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 9-11...
  • Page 227 6. When the power supply is turned on/off Do not turn the Main Power Switch to the OFF position, until the message “Cooling LD. …” on the Operation Unit disappears (indicating that the LD module has been turned OFF). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 9-12 990-541...
  • Page 228 Before the marking start input, turn the counter reset input OFF. Do not turn on the counter reset input during marking. When the Error reset is turned ON, the Data trouble output will turn OFF and the Marking ready output will turn ON. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 9-13...
  • Page 229 8. When Counter stop is used (increment of 1) Do not change the Counter Stop Input during a marking process. Counter Stop Input is valid once the Marking Start Input is turned ON. Counter value automatically increases/decreases when marking stops. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 9-14 990-541...

  • Page 230: Remote Interlock

    Marker from marking. The Remote Interlock function is independent of the LD. For normal operation, this input signal must be ON (closed). Example Connection Time Chart When [Remote Interlock] input is turned ON, each output is self-reset. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 9-15...

  • Page 232: Chapter 10. Specifications

    Vibration during Operation 0.5G Maximum (< 2Hz intermittent vibration) 0.1G Maximum (10Hz ~ 60Hz) Note: The marking quality is not guaranteed in any vibration environment Vibration during transportation 0.5G Maximum Oil Mist 0.1 mg/m LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 10-1...

  • Page 233: Marking Area Selections

    10: SPECIFICATIONS (2) Marking Area Selections LMV1000(E) LMV1000(E) Lens Marking Area (f75 ~ f160) f = 75mm f = 100mm f = 150mm f = 160mm Lens Unit Scanning Method Galvanometer Scanner 1064nm (wavelength) 3.94 in. 3.94 in. 1.54 in.

  • Page 234: Ld Replacement

    For example, if the life of LD runs out eighteen months or 6,000 hours after delivery, it will be replaced under warranty. The remaining warranty period will be six months or 4,000 hours whichever occurs first. Once the warranty period expires a nominal fee will be charged for LD replacement. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 10-3...

  • Page 235: External Components

    Lens (1064nm) f100, f160, f254, f300 Lens (532 nm) Operation Unit (POD) Cable length 3m, 5m, 8m, 10m Control Cable Set 1 RS-232C Remote Cable LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 10-4 990-541...

  • Page 236: Accessories

    Located inside the Marker Head Unit. Air Filter (Control Unit) Located inside the Marker Control Unit. Provides Heat Transfer between LD module and Peltier Cooling System. Graphite Sheet Replace if it is broken when the LD is replaced. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 10-5...

  • Page 238: Chapter 11. Outline Dimensions

    CHAPTER 11 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS (1) Dimensions Control Unit Oscillator LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 11-1...
  • Page 239 11: OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Oscillator (Continued) LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 11-2 990-541...

  • Page 240: Warning Labels

    The contents of the label are different for each Marker model as shown below. Model LMV1000(E) LMV1000G(E) Max. Output 10W, 5mW 5W, 5mW Pulse Duration 0.1 – 99.9kHz, CW 0.1 – 99.9kHz, CW Wavelength(s) 1064nm, 645nm 532nm, 645nm LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER ER MARKER 990-541 11-3...
  • Page 241 11: OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Oscillator LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 11-4 990-541...

  • Page 242: Optional Pod

    11: OUTLINE DIMENSIONS (3) Optional POD LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER ER MARKER 990-541 11-5...

  • Page 244: Chapter 12. Maintenance

    6 , at a wavelength of 1064 nanometers for the operation of the LMV1000(E) & ML-7110A(-CE) Markers, and additional protection at a wavelength of 532 nanometers for operation of the LMV1000G(E) & ML-9000A (-CE) Markers.

  • Page 245: Inspect/Clean Air Filters

    Clean as necessary. If the filter is wet, allow it to completely dry before re- installing it back into the Oscillator. Install the air filter and cover back onto the Oscillator and secure both screws. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 12-2 990-541...

  • Page 246: Clean And Replace Protective Glass

    NOTE: If you can not get the protective glass clean after several attempts, replace the protective glass with a new unit. Install the protective glass back onto the Marker by turning it in the CW (clockwise) direction. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 12-3...

  • Page 247: Replace The Ld (Pumping Laser Diode)

    (burns, blindness, etc.) may occur. CAUTION Never disassemble, repair or modify the LD (Laser Diode) Module. Required Items: LD Module 4mm Hex Driver (handle screws) 3mm Hex Driver (LD Module) Phillips Screwdriver (cover screws) 8mm open-ended wrench LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 12-4 990-541...
  • Page 248 Slide the top cover backwards approximately ½”, then lift the cover upward to remove. Remove the LD module insulating cover, by lifting it vertically. Insert the short circuit jumper between BLACK terminals as shown on the right. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 12-5...
  • Page 249 CHAPTER 12: MAINTENANCE On the right side of the Control Unit, unplug the connectors labeled on the thermal switch harness. 7. Remove the LD Power Supply, Peltier Power Supply and Interlock Connectors. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 12-6 990-541...
  • Page 250 The graphite sheet is used to transfer heat from the LD module to the Peltier Cooling device. 12. Install the new LD Module into the Control Unit onto the graphite sheet. Fasten the LD module with the four hex screws. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 12-7...
  • Page 251 If the jumper is connected between the red and black terminals, this will produce a short-circuit that may damage the Marker. 17. Insert the short-circuit jumper between the two terminals as shown LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 12-8 990-541...

  • Page 252: Resetting/Changing The Ld Module System Parameters

    LD Hours LD Wavelength LD Current limit NOTE: Refer to Chapter 6, Operation With the Touch Panel, (7) Maintenance Screen and the supplied LD Data Sheet for details. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 12-9...

  • Page 253: Memory Card Back-Up

    Choose from the Menu. Select All Edit 5. Select from the Menu. Copy Edit 6. Choose a directory for the back-up files, then select from the menu. Paste Edit Back-up is now complete. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 12-10 990-541...

  • Page 254: Restoring Memory Card Contents

    Select the icon for the memory card, then select the right mouse button and choose Properties from the menu. NOTE: If the free space is 10% or less of the total memory capacity, a larger memory card must be used (sold separately). LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 990-541 12-11...

  • Page 255: Lithium Battery Replacement

    6. Cut the tie-wrap used to secure the battery to the Main PCB. Remove the battery and dispose of according to local hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. Insert the new battery and secure with a new tie-rap. Replace Cover. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 12-12 990-541...

  • Page 256: Chapter 13. Troubleshooting

    Serial number not registered — Serial data is not registered. Register serial data. Shared variable data not — If this error occurs, contact Miyachi America Corporation. registered Variable data not registered — Variable data is not registered. Register variable data.
  • Page 257 Poor RF cable connection, check cable connection. RF Power progressive waveform Faulty RF Power Unit excessive Faulty Q-Switch Recycle the power on the Marker. If this error persists, contact Miyachi America. LMV1000 (G)(E) AIR-COOLED LASER MARKER 13-2 990-541...
  • Page 258 Control Unit errors. 60–75 Control Unit error — Recycle Power. If the error reoccurs, contact the Miyachi America Corporation. 1. This column shows the condition of the LD (Laser Diode) Module when the error is detected. A “—“ indicates no change.

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