1 Structure and Scope of Instructions for Use These Instructions for Use for SPI Lasers’ redPOWER ® QUBE 3kW to 8kW Fiber Lasers contain all the information that Users need to know for their safe and efficient use. This information is important. These Instructions for Use must be read before installing and using the Laser and made available for reference at the location where the Laser is being used.
• for use in an explosion prone environment SPI Lasers cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from such use. The risk lies entirely with the User. Hazards Laser Hazards 3.3.1...
Within the EU, the Laser is CE marked and is supplied with a Declaration of Conformity. The standards which SPI Lasers declares that the Laser is in conformity with, and the directives which SPI Lasers declares that the Laser complies with the requirements of are listed in the Declaration of Conformity.
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This Laser falls within the scope of the Low Voltage Directive as the Directive applies to electrical equipment designed for use with a voltage rating of greater than 75V. SPI Lasers has therefore demonstrated compliance to parts of the standards given below which are harmonised to the Low Voltage Directive: •...
This Laser falls outside the scope of 21 CFR part 1040 as 21 CFR part 1040 does not apply to laser products which are sold to a manufacturer for use as components. However, SPI Lasers recognises that Laser Integrators may require the integrated laser system to comply with the regulation.
4 Document References Document number Description redPOWER QUBE Cabinet Fiber Lasers Installation Drawing FS-S00154 redPOWER Fiber Laser Serial Communications Protocol SM-S00499 SM-S00537 FiberView and Machine Control Interface Instructions for use These documents may be downloaded by going to 'Customer Login' at the top right of SPI Lasers’...
5 redPOWER QUBE Tour The range of redPOWER QUBE Cabinet Fiber Lasers builds on many years of experience of SPI Lasers in designing, developing and supplying fiber lasers into a wide range of industrial laser processing applications. It gives laser integrators the capability to manufacture industrial laser machines with maximum output power levels from 3kW to 8kW.
Module is represented by the red rectangle and the cooling water circuit is indicated schematically in blue. o Optical Engine The heart of the PRISM FL Module is the optical engine based on SPI Lasers’ ® proprietary GTWave active fiber technology. GTWave takes the optical power of the pump diodes to generate the high beam quality output of the Laser.
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The FVCU allows the Laser to be controlled either by using the Laser Integrator’s interface or by using SPI Lasers’ FiberView software. The FVCU also takes the inputs from the sensors in the PRISM FL Modules, the pump diode PSU and the safety circuit and generates alarm and warning signals.
In extreme cases, the Laser shuts itself down before damage occurs. The optical connector incorporates the SPI Lasers patented technology, which channels back-reflected power away from the delivery fiber via a capillary tube into a water cooled beam dump, as shown in Figure 7, preventing damage to the delivery fiber or its mechanical fixings.
The Air Conditioning Unit is a factory fitted option. FiberView Graphical User Interface SPI Lasers’ Graphical User Interface, FiberView, allows Users to control this Laser over a serial interface. Operation of the Laser using FiberView is described in SM-S00537, FiberView and Machine control Interface Instructions for Use.
SPI Lasers does not assume responsibility for specific integration decisions affecting the safety and compliance to international standards of the Laser Integrator’s final laser product or system. Explanation of Order Codes The redPOWER QUBE Fiber Laser variants covered by these Instructions for Use have order codes: SP - 3000...
Retain all packaging materials until the Laser has been commissioned. If anything is missing or defective contact SPI Lasers. See Section 14 for contact details. Unpacking the Beam Delivery Optic Take care not to twist the conduit when uncoiling the BDO.
The hoses should be pushed fully on to the connectors and secured with hose clips as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Hoses Connected and Secured For connection to the optical connector SPI Lasers recommends LLDPE or polyurethane tubing. John Guest and SMC part numbers are given in Table 4. Table 4 Water Tubing...
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The supply rating is given in Section 12.3.1. The Laser must be grounded and must have a neutral connection. The cable shall have copper conductors: SPI Lasers does not recommend using aluminium conductors with the terminals provided in the Laser.
Occasionally, the outside of the Laser may require cleaning to assure full and clear visibility of the warning labels. Before cleaning disconnect the Laser from the power supplies. Clean only with a clean damp cloth and if any labels become displaced contact SPI Lasers immediately for replacements.
If the window on the optical connector is damaged, or too dirty to clean, a replacement window kit and window is available to order from SPI Lasers. The kit contains a replacement window assembly and the tools necessary to change it. Note that the window assembly is a consumable item and is not covered by the laser warranty.
If it is to be moved further use a forklift or pallet truck. If it to be transported to another site or returned to SPI Lasers Pack the Laser in the original packaging and include all original accessories and documentation as detailed in the original inventory.
Mechanical Specifications 12.5.1 Overall Dimensions and Masses For detailed dimensions refer to FS-S00154, redPOWER QUBE Fiber Laser Installation Drawing. Simplified drawings giving the overall dimensions for the medium and tall cabinets are shown in Figure 35 to Figure 37 and the overall dimensions are given in Table 24.
The SPI Lasers logo, SPI, GTWave, redPOWER and redENERGY are trademarks (registered or applied for) of SPI Lasers in at least one of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the European Community and China, and in various other territories throughout the world.
Laser from the integrated laser system and make it safe and, if the Laser is to be returned to SPI Lasers, to ensure that all relevant return documentation is in place before shipment. Details of documentation requirements and copies can be obtained where required from SPI Lasers.
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