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Preface Thank you for using the MFMC Series CW fiber laser from Maxphotonics. We compile this document for you in order that the laser is used and maintained properly. Due to the limited level of the writers, coupled with time constraints, there are some careless mistakes in this document, your understanding and suggestion to help us make an improvement will be much appreciated .
Company Profile As a large laser manufacturer founded in 2004, Maxphotonics Co., Ltd. specializes in research and development, production and sales of lasers and ancillary products. Maxphotonics owns a number of independent intellectual property rights and patents as well as high-power pulsed fiber laser, high-power fiber laser and high-power fiber amplifier etc.
25% and deliver high efficiency, high reliability and high performance. Maxphotonics' MFSC CW Fiber Laser (MFSC200W/300L) Series are Class 4 laser products and are designed and tested with safety. By following this User Guide and applying sound laser safety practices, it will be a safe and reliable device.
Chapter 2 Safety Information 1 -Safety Conventions All safety warning symbols during operating process of the laser include: SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION WARNING : Refers to a potential Electrical Hazard to human body. It requires a procedure that, if not correctly followed, may result in bodily harm to you and/or others.
LaserVision USA, Kentek Corporation, Rochwell Laser Industries, etc. All the supplier information is provided by Maxphotonics only for the convenience to use, so Maxphotonics assumes no responsibility for any problem caused by using the products of abovementioned suppliers.
Chapter 2 General Safety Information 3-Reference Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility Emission EN 55011:5009+A1:2010 CISPR 11:5009+A1:2010 FCC Class A Anti-interference Performance on Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 61000-3-2:5006+A1:5009+A2:5009 EN 61000-3-3:5008 EN 61326-1:5006 EN 61000-4-2:5009 EN 61000-4-3:5006+A1:5007+A2:2010 EN 61000-4-4:5004+A1:2010 EN 61000-4-5:5006 EN 61000-4-6:5009 EN 61000-4-11:204 Others-Electromagnetic Compatibility Classification A of digital instrument complies with Canada ICES-8003 Power Supply Security...
Chapter 2 General Safety Information Please note : ◎ P e r f o r m a n c e s o f M a x p h o t o n i c s M F S C l a s e r m e e t t h e C E E M C certification requirements, the EMC requirements specified in "EMC Directive"...
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WARNING : ◎ The Maxphotonics MFSC laser light is strong enough to cut or weld metal, burn skin, clothing and paint. In addition, this light can ignite volatile substances such as alcohol, gasoline, ether and other solvents.
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Chapter 2 General Safety Information active. (10)Carry out commissioning, calibration and focusing at low output power and then increase the output power gradually when the calibrating and focusing work is done. (11)If the equipment is operated in a manner not specified in this document, the protection devices and performance of the equipment may be impaired and the warranty will be voided.
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(5)The equipment does not have any part which can be maintained by operators, and all the maintenance operations must be finished by the professionals of Maxphotonics Co., Ltd. (6)To prevent electrical shock, do not remove enclosure, detach the laser without permission and damage the relevant signs.
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(2)Operation at higher temperature will accelerate aging, increase threshold current and lower slop efficiency. If the device is overheated, stop operation and contact Maxphotonics. CAUTION : ◎ Exercise caution to avoid damage to the device. ◎ If the laser will be in an environment of less than 0 degrees Celsius, drain...
Chapter 2 General Safety Information 5-Additional Safety Information For additional information regarding Laser Safety, please refer to the list below: Laser Institute of America(LIA) 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128 Orlando,Florida 32826 Phone:407 380 1553,Fax: 407 380 5588 Toll Free:1 800 34 LASER American National Standards Institute ANSI Z136.1, American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers (Available through LIA)
(3)High reliability, long service life (4) Compact, rugged package (5) Extension programming interface Applications: (1)Industrial applications (2)Scientific research 2 - Module Configuration Maxphotonics offers many configurable modes. This manual will give complete instructions for all modes, please refer to section 6.3-6.6.
MFSC-300L Maxphotonics Single-mode CW Fiber Laser less than 300W 4-Certification Maxphotonics certifies that this equipment has been thoroughly tested and inspected and meets published specifications prior to shipping. Upon receiving your equipment, check whether the packaging and accessories have been damaged in transit. If damage is apparent, please contact...
Chapter 3 Product Description 5-Front Panel Description Front Panel Description ITEMS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (OFF ON) Key Switch Power switch of laser (Emergency stop) Emergency stop Emergency Stop Switch (Start) Start Switch Start laser (on-off signal of hardware) ALARM Abnormal situation light of laser ACTIVE Normal situation light of laser POWER...
Chapter 3 Product Description ITEMS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CTRL External control connector RS232 RS232 connector AC220 220VAC power input POWER Leakage protection switch OPTICAL OUTPUT Output Connector 7-Optical Output Terminal 1 、Optical Output Head The optical output head come with a protective window that can be replaced if damaged.
Chapter 4 Specification Feeding fiber core 20(25、30、50 μm size optional) Feeding fiber cable bending radius Output form Standard QCS/QBH(LOC) 2 -General Characteristic Parameters No. Characteristics Test conditions Min. Nom. Max. Unit Operating voltage Normal power consumption 100%Output (MFSC-200W) Normal power consumption 100%Output (MFSC-300L)...
(6)Keep all objects after unpacking for future transportation or storage needs CAUTION : ◎ If any damage of the external package and internal parts has been found upon receipt of product, please contact Maxphotonics Co., Ltd. or designated agent immediately.
Chapter 5 Unpacking Guide 2- Packing List Names of fittings Description Unit Quantity Fiber Laser MFSC-200W/300L piece 220VAC power wire piece External signal wire 3.5M piece Shielded RS232 cable with RS232 signal wire piece Female head on both ends Power Keys piece USB disk 16 G...
Please make sure the grounding cord is perfectly connected, or the laser may be damaged potentially. For ensuring the safety feature, Maxphotonics recommends you connect a 20A circuit breaker (air switch) in series between the power supply unit and the laser. This electric power shall be in close proximity to the power supply unit of the equipment and can be easily disconnected.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide 3 -Extension Interface For ensuring the communication between the laser and the board card, Maxphotonics adopts the high-quality HARTING terminal and provides the CTRL interface connectors. The interface definition is shown in the figure below. CTRL Interface Definition...
Chapter 6 Operation Guide Modulation input Black and white (negative) 24VDC high level Modulation input voltage valid Black (positive) Emission enable Red and White input- (negative) 24VDC high level Emission enable input voltage valid +(positive) External emergency Blue and white control- (negative) No connection required External emergency...
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◎ The use of dirty fiber connectors can result in laser damage, which is not covered by the Maxphotonics' warranty. ◎ The laser will not be covered by the Maxphotonics' warranty if change the laser personally. IMPORTANT : ◎...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide (4)Focus the microscope onto the connector surface so that the protective lens can be seen clearly from the microscope. (5)Check the surface carefully. If some contamination is visible on the surface, cleaning is necessary: 1. Put a few drops of alcohol onto the lint free swabs and throw away the excessive alcohol.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide IMPORTANT : ◎ Do not reuse a lint-free optical wipe or swab. ◎ Do not touch the protective lens of the fiber connector. ◎ Do not blow directly, or else new dirty will be brought. ◎ Do not touch the tip of the cleaning swab with your fingers and use each swab only once.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide (5)Place the key switch of the front panel on position "ON". (6)Press the START button on the front panel. (For external control method) 6 -Mode Description The working modes of the laser are as follows: (1)Internal control: Control the output of the laser via control software. This mode is used for checking whether the laser is normal or not, and testing the laser power.
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide (2) Follow up the default paths, and take next step to set up. (3)Generate a shortcut if set up successfully.
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide (4)Double click desktop shortcut to open the program, access to the following connect interface: Use the serial interface cable which is enclosed with the device, connect the laser and PC, select a port number, click “connect” button. (5)...
Overcurrent Overcurrent fault overcurrent fault will occur; if the warning of laser fault is not caused by this reason, please contact Maxphotonics. If the laser has internal Overvoltage Overvoltage fault overvoltage faults, please contact warning of laser Maxphotonics.
◎ For ensuring that the repairs or replacement within the warranty scope can be carried out, and perfectly maintaining your interests, please submit application to the Maxphotonics or the local representative after finding the faults. Upon receiving our authorization, you need to pack the product in a suitable package and return it.
"User Guide". Please call the Customer Service Department for other questions. If your problems cannot be solved over the telephone with our technical support group, you may need to return the product to Maxphotonics for further troubleshooting.
Chapter 8 Warranty Statements 1- General Items Maxphotonics carries out warranty for any defect of the product caused by its material and production technology within the warranty period agreed in contract, and ensures that its product meet the relevant quality and specification requirements specified in the document under normal use condition.
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IMPORTANT : ◎ Within the warranty scope, purchasers must feed back within 31 days after finding the product defects. ◎ Maxphotonics does not grant any Third Party rights to repair or replace the parts, the equipment or other Maxphotonics products.
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