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OWNER'S MANUAL
M100LFG-TT-A
Tri-Star Technologies
Laser Wire Marker
Rev. 4.4, June 2014
Tri-Star Technologies
2201 Rosecrans Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
USA
Tel: (310) 536-0444
Fax: (310) 536-9322
www.tri-star-technologies.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL M100LFG-TT-A Tri-Star Technologies Laser Wire Marker Rev. 4.4, June 2014 Tri-Star Technologies 2201 Rosecrans Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (310) 536-0444 Fax: (310) 536-9322 www.tri-star-technologies.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10.4 Laser beam footprint (dot size) ..................51 10.5 Contrast and the wire types....................53 No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 3 11. Laser shipping instruction...................... 54 Electrical Diagrams ......................57 List of Appendices ......................579 No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Standard software package has number of fonts for English language, barcode 3 of 9 and some other symbols. Special symbols and foreign languages may be supported per user request. The M100LFG-TT-A is fully programmable. The program routines include set up and adjustments of pulling and cutting processes, laser and scanner parameters, marking patterns, etc.

  • Page 5: Safety

    The user must be familiar with all technical aspects of the machine’s operation and have a good knowledge of the operating software. Service and maintenance of M100LFG-TT-A require proper technical training and understanding of potential hazards to which personnel may be exposed.
  • Page 6 CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT Certification Label Interlock Label No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 7 To operate the M100LFG-TT-A in a safe manner: • Permit only authorized personnel to operate the laser. • Ensure that all personnel wear adequate eye protection during laser maintenance.

  • Page 8: Hazards Associated With Wire Cutting Equipment

    Always turn off the machine before working on the moving parts. Only properly trained personnel familiar with all safety procedures are permitted to operate the M100LFG-TT-A. Maintain and service the system. Prevent unauthorized use of the system. It could be dangerous if improperly operated by untrained personnel.

  • Page 9: Uv Laser Marking

    In this case the legibility can be improved by making the marking characters bigger and bolder. M100LFG-TT-A has a wide range of adjustability and is capable of producing a legible marking even on the wires with relatively low concentration of .
  • Page 10 M27500/24 C3G23 White PVC/GLASS/NYLON Very Good M81044 White Extruded PVDF Excellent No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 11 . Magnification is 15x and 65x. Solid marking corresponds to M100L masking system. Dot matrix marking corresponds to M100LFG-TT-A scanning beam system. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written...
  • Page 12 500x magnification. Wire diameter is 1.15 mm, visible marking depth is 15 laser fluence is 1J/cm No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 13 .Magnification is 15x and 65x. Solid marking corresponds to M100L masking system. Dot matrix marking corresponds to M100LFG-TT-A scanning beam system. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written...
  • Page 14 500x magnification. Wire diameter is 1.30 mm, visible marking depth is 8 laser fluence is 0.8J/cm No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 15: Equipment Description

    4. Equipment Description M100LFG-TT-A UV laser marking system (Fig.4.1) is a completely integrated tabletop portable unit comprised of the following basic assemblies: 1. Laser 2. Controllers and electronics 3. Beam Scanning System 4. Wire Pulling Mechanism and Coiling Pan 5. Operator Work Station 6.
  • Page 16 The operator workstation consists of a laptop computer. It is connected to the main cabinet through I/O ports. The M100LFG-TT-A prints messages on a wide variety of wires. The message can contain any symbols in any font in any language in any size and orientation. Consult factory for specific applications.

  • Page 17: Laser

    Laser Power supplies. Laser cables and controls. Fig.4.2. Laser with power supply. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 18 Do not press any buttons on the laser unless instructed by authorized personnel. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 19: Laser Cooling System

    RoHS Directive (the Restriction of Hazardous Substances) of the European Union. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 20: Beam Scanning System

    Detailed description of Scanner and Scanalone Board is given in Appendixes C and D respectively. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 21: Wire Pulling Mechanism And Coiling Pan

    Tension Tension Roller Toggle Roller Switch Beam dump Wire pulling mechanism. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 22 This step is repeated over and No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 23 Shaft Bottom Speed Wire Regulator Grounding clip Pulleys Fig.4.8. Motorized Prefeed. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 24: Operator Work Station

    When powered and connected to the air supply machine is completely ready for wire processing (Fig.4.9). Fig.4.9. Operator workstation. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 25: Wire Processing

    5. Wire Processing Operation of M100LFG-TT-A consists of system start-up, program start-up, wire loading, wire marking, system shutdown and emergency stop procedures. System start-up: Press Start button on the front panel. Program start-up: Turn on the computer and start the Marker program. The system will run through a short self- testing cycle.

  • Page 26: Installation

    5.5-7 atm. (80-100psi) Upon receiving the system, remove it from the box and visually inspect for damage. The system is carefully packed at the Tri-Star’s manufacturing facility. If any damage is noted, file a claim with the carrier. Assemble the system as follows: 1.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting M100LFG-TT-A requires minimum maintenance for continual trouble-free operation. It is recommended to • Keep the wire marker in dry and clean environment. • Keep the cabinet clean. • Clean the pulling mechanism from wire debris, residue and dust on a daily basis.

  • Page 28: Spare Parts List

    8. Spare Parts List It is recommended that the parts listed below be ordered and kept available for troubleshooting or replacement. All parts used in the M100LFG-TT-A are available and may be ordered. To obtain spare/replacement parts, address order or inquiry to: TRI-STAR TECHNOLOGIES 2201 Rosecrans Ave.

  • Page 29: Software User Guide

    Job files have specific .wmj extension and can only No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 30 Click the checkbox under mark to print the message on the wire; otherwise the machine pulls the segment without marking. Fig.9.3. Wire editing window No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 31 Image Scale scales up or down the image to fit it on the wire (within blue strip). Wire Type No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 32 Machine prints the entire set first and then repeats the No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 33 (Fig.9.1). No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 34 Warming Up (Warm up sequence not complete) PLC Connected (communication with PLC is established) No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 35: Setup

    In order to access the setup submenu, press Ctrl+Shift+F12 on the keyboard. Fig.9.6. Setup tab. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 36: Default Font

    Other fonts and languages may be added per user specification. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 37: Offsets

    8. Repeat step 7 until the beam footprint is on the wire center. 9. Click SAVE button No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 38: Parameters

    9.3 Parameters. Fig.9.9. Parameters. Stepping motors movement is controlled by PLC supplying pulses of appropriate frequency to the stepping motor drivers. The motor parameters are factory optimized and can be adjusted depending on specific type of wire and pulling mechanism. Generally, bigger numbers correspond to higher production speed.

  • Page 39: Scanner Settings

    Various Delays and Edge Level are used to optimize a marking pattern. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 40 Click the Cancel button to close the window without saving. Detailed description of the scanner parameters is given in Appendix C. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 41: Laser Parameters And Energy Offset Screens

    Energy Offset screen is used to direct the beam into the beam dump tube: Laser On turns the Low energy pilot beam on. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 42 Save button saves the current setting. Cancel closes the window without saving new values. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 43: Import/Export

    Wires #2 and 3 have only one section to print Wire # Section message Length Gap TRI-STAR TECHNOLOGIES LONG GAP Fig. 9.12 shows Import/Export configuration screens. • Message is the number of the text file column for the section messages.
  • Page 44 Then enter default value in corresponding textbox. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 45: Barcodes

    Standard software supports bar code 3 of 9. Other barcodes may be available upon request. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 46: About

    (PLTDraw.exe.config) that are specific to the system and cannot be changed. Fig.9.15. About No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 47 • Import File Extensions: Path of file with supported import file extensions. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 48: Marking Parameters

    Fig.10.2. shows marking at 2000, 1000 and 500 bits/ms, where 1000bits/sec is the optimum speed. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 49: Font And Character Size

    Arial-Vertical-N font is specifically designed for marking on the small diameter wires (Fig.10.3) No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 50 Fig.10.3. M100LFG-TT-A marking on the 24 gage BMS 13-48 wire using vertical and horizontal fonts. Line spacing controls the distance between the vertical printing lines filling the contour of a character (Fig.10.4C&D). Similar to the marking speed described above the optimum spacing should place the lines as close to each other as possible without overlapping.

  • Page 51: Laser Beam Footprint (Dot Size)

    D. Line spacing 80 with contour Fig.10.3. M100LFG-TT-A marking on the 12 gage BMS 13-48 wire using contour with different line spacing. 10.4 Laser beam footprint (dot size) The dot size depends on the laser power and a position of the objective (Fig.10.5) To access to the objective remove the front or top panel of the enclosure.
  • Page 52 Objective position Fig.10.3. Objective. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

  • Page 53: Contrast And The Wire Types

    For example, Marking on the Teflon insulated wires has a grayish/bluish color and cannot be as dark as on Tefzel insulation (Fig.10.5). Fig.10.1. M100LFG-TT-A marking on the BMS 13-48 (Tefzel) and 22759/86 (Teflon) (...
  • Page 54 3. Remove 2 optics protective cover screws and carefully remove the protective cover. Optics protective cover screws No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 55 8. Ship the laser in the original shipping container to Tri-Star Technologies 2201 Rosecrans Ave El Segundo, CA 90245 No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 56 3 dowel pins on the heat exchanger and new laser will be installed in the same position without realignment. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 57 Electrical diagrams. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 58 No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.
  • Page 59 List of Appendices A. Laser Manual B. Scanner Manual C. ScanaloneCard Manual No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Tri-Star Technologies.

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