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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual New Wave Research, Inc. LCS 4/EzLaze Nd:YAG Laser Cutting System New Wave Research, Inc. 47613 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539...
- Page 2 LCS 4/EzLaze, it is essential that you completely read and understand the OPERATION section of this manual. Do not attempt to repair the LCS 4/EzLaze while it is under warranty--report all problems to your supplier or New Wave Research, Inc. 47613 Warm Springs Fremont, CA 94539 tel:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Laser Safety TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. LIST OF FIGURES ................................. IV LIST OF TABLES ................................... IV CHAPTER ONE, LASER SAFETY............................. 1 GENERAL....................................3 INTERLOCKS ..................................5 Power Supply..................................5 Laser Head ................................... 5 Safety Labels ..................................5 CHAPTER 2, INSTALLATION ............................ - Page 4 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-0: CDRH Label Location…………..................6 Figure 1-1 to 1-9: CDRH Labels…………................... 7 Figure 2-1 Microscope Modification………………………………………………………… ..………….12 Figure 2-2:Laser System Assembly Diagram……………………………………………… ..………….16 Figure 2-3: Laser System Installation……………………………………………………… ..………..…18 Figure 2-4: Power Supply Rear Panel Connections…………………………………… .....…………..19 Figure 2-5: laser head Alignment…………………………………………………………...
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Page 5: Chapter One, Laser Safety
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Page 7: General
Read this section completely before installing or operating GENERAL the LCS4/EzLaze. WARNING: The New Wave Research, Inc. LCS 4/EzLaze is a Class IIIb laser system. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustments, use of controls or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. - Page 8 CAUTION: THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS USED AS THE MAIN DISCONNECT DEVICE. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET- OUTLET IS LOCATED/INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ATTENTION: LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION EST UTILIZÉ COMME INTERRUPTION GÉNÉRAL. PRISE COURANT DOIT ÊTRE SITUÉE INSTALLÉE PROXIMITÉ...
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Page 9: Interlocks
Laser Safety INTERLOCKS The laser power supply can be interlocked so that doors equipped with Power Supply an interlock switch will disable the laser when the door is opened. The connector on the back of the power supply (see Fig. 1-0) allows an open interlock circuit to interrupt AC power to the power supply. -
Page 13: Chapter 2, Installation
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Page 15: Laser Head
Installation The LCS 4/EZLaze laser cutting system is designed to operate LASER HEAD/ on specially modified Mitutoyo FS60, FS60(Y), FS50 and A- MICROSCOPE Zoom microscopes. Become familiar with your microscope before attempting to install the LCS 4. See Fig. 2-1. -
Page 17: Laser Adapter Ring
Installation Laser Adapter To accommodate the laser while maintaining strict safety, the adapter Ring ring on the microscope trinocular head must be removed and replaced with the one provided. The new laser adapter ring has a pin which activates an interlock switch. If the pin is not present, the laser will not fire. -
Page 18: Fs60Y Uv Tube Lens Kit Installation
from the zoom knob and a set screw inside the knob loosend to release the knob. • Remove the four screws (3mm hex) which secure the zoom mechanism plate or tube lens to the FS60 microscope body. • Remove the zoom mechanism by lifting the back of the zoom mechanism plate while tilting it to the right (see Fig. -
Page 19: Laser Head Mounting
Installation Laser Head The laser head may now be mounted on the microscope. Tighten the set screws which secure the base of the laser head to the laser adapter ring Mounting (see Fig. 2-2). The red emission LED should face the operator when standing in front of the microscope. -
Page 21: Voltage Requirements
Installation The power supply has been preset at the factory for the voltage supply Voltage Requirements available at your location (100-130, or 200- 240VAC). The power supply voltage may be adjusted for 100/115 or 230 VAC operation, if required.use ring set screw. Centering the Center the spot marker on the television monitor by adjusting the video camera mirror on the lower side of the camera adapter. -
Page 25: Chapter Three, Operation
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Page 27: Starting The Laser
Installation STARTING THE LASER Ensure that the LCS 4/EzLaze has been properly installed and that you have read and understood the SAFETY section of this manual. All laser controls are located on the remote control box except the key switch which is located on the power supply. -
Page 28: Stopping The Laser
The laser will not fire when the triggering knob is in the “START” STOPPING position. Use this position to keep the power supply operating and to THE LASER maintain the laser in a “no fire” mode. To shut down the laser and power supply: •... -
Page 29: Wavelength Selector
The LO setting is safer for testing and is also used for low energy applications such as polymide passivation removal with UV. Ask your New Wave Research sales engineer or representative for application guidelines and useful techniques. The output wavelength emitted by the laser is selected using the... - Page 30 image on the television monitor and the visibility of the spot marker...
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Page 33: Chapter Four, Service
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Page 35: Flash Lamp Replacement
Service An aging flash lamp can be noticed by observing the output energy on a FLASH LAMP test run of several thousand pulses. If there are occasional low energy REPLACEMENT pulses (perhaps 10-20% lower), then an old flash lamp is indicated. To replace a flash lamp, the following procedures apply: •... -
Page 37: Product Information
The warranty does not cover consumable supplies such as fuses or illumination or indicator lamps. New Wave Research software and firmware products which are designated by Manufacturer for use with a hardware product, when properly installed on that hardware product, are warranted not to fail to execute their... - Page 38 environmental specifications for the product, or failed as a result of Distributor-supplied software or hardware interfacing equipment. THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. MANUFACTURER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Page 39: Trouble Shooting Guide
BELOW LASER STILL DOES FUNCTION CONTACT NEW WAVE RESEARCH OR THE SYSTEM SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE. If the laser fails to operate check the following: Is the key switch on? Is the Trigger swtich set to START and the ON button depressed. - Page 40 The lamp is a type EKE, 21volt, 150 watt projector lamp. If the laser is still not operating after checking the above items, contact the supplier who furnished the laser or the New Wave Research Customer Service Department: New Wave Research, Inc. 47613 Warm Springs Blvd.
- Page 41 Part Numbers PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Laser Type: Pulsed, air cooled Nd:YAG, Class IIIb Model Green/UV3 TriLite Model IR/Green Model Green/UV4 Model IR Model Green Model Wavelength: 1064,532 or 355 nm 1064 or 532 nm 532 or 355 nm 1064 nm 532 nm 266 nm 532 or 266 nm Pulse Width:...
- Page 42 Lamp: 21 volt, 150 watts, Type EKE Electrical: 115 VAC, 2.0 amps/230 VAC, 1 amp...
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Page 43: Environmental
Part Numbers Environmental Temperature: 20C + 5C Humidity: 20% - 80% (non-condensing) Altitude 0 - 2000 meters Pollution Degree: Voltage Fluctuation: < 10% Transients: Category II Recommended Spare Parts Lamp for Spot Marker Illuminator: Type EKE, 21VDC 150 watts Fuse: T1A Schurter 39 -...
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