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Preface Thank you for using the handheld laser welding products 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 Found in 2004, Maxphotonics is one of the first fiber laser manufacturers in China. It is also the first in China to realize independent intellectual property rights and vertical integration in the core technologies of fiber lasers and optical devices.
1060nm~1100 nm, and the laser efficiency is >25%. Maxphotonics MFSC series lasers belong to Class 4 (Class 4) laser products, and the product design and testing have fully considered safety. Laser light exhibits unique characteristics that may pose safety hazards.
Chapter 2 General Safety Information 1 -Handheld Laser Welding Machine Is Safe To Use Handheld laser welding machines are classified as hazardous, invisible laser radiation Class 4 laser products. This product emits infrared laser radiation with a wavelength of 1080nm, and the average power radiated by the welding head is greater than 100W, which can cause damage to eyes and skin directly or indirectly exposed to such light intensity.
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Chapter 2 General Safety Information operation table for more than 10 meters, and a fire extinguisher should be placed near the welding area; (5) Wear a mask when welding highly reflective materials; (6) Make sure that the hand-held laser welding machine is properly grounded, otherwise it may cause the product shell to be electrified, resulting in personal injury to the operator;...
Chapter 2 General Safety Information 2 -Safety Conventions As shown in the table below, all safety warning signs during the operation of the hand-held laser welding machine include: SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION WARN: Text marked with an electrical warning symbol indicates a potential personal hazard. Failure to follow certain procedures may cause certain or fatal hazards to you or others.
Chapter 2 General Safety Information NOTE : ◎ Maxphotonics handheld laser welding machine, the wavelength range is 1060nm~1100nm, which is not in the visible light range, but these beams may cause irreversible damage to the retina and cornea. Maxphotonics recommends that you must wear qualified and safe protective glasses when operating the handheld welding machine at all times.
These include LaserVision USA, Kentek Corporation and Rockwell Laser Industries. There are other suppliers of laser personal protective equipment. Maxphotonics provides the names of these suppliers for convenience only, and does not imply endorsement or recommendation of any of these suppliers, nor does it imply endorsement or recommendation of their products or services.
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Chapter 2 General Safety Information sparks generated during welding can cause a fire or explosion. Laser welding is only possible if the area is free of combustible materials. Never weld containers containing flammable or combustible materials. If the contents of the containers are unknown, they should be assumed to be flammable or combustible.
Chapter 2 General Safety Information 5-Reference Standard Electromagnetic compatibility immunity: EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 EN 61000-6-2:2005 + AC: 2005 EN 61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3:2013 Power supply safety: EN 61010-1:2010 EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 Laser Safety: EN 60825-1:2014 CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 Functional Safety: EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 Please Note: ◎...
WARNING : ◎ The output laser intensity of Maxphotonics handheld laser welding machine is enough to weld metal, burn skin, clothing and paint, and ignite volatile substances such as alcohol, gasoline, ether, etc. Therefore, during operation and use, be sure to isolate the flammable items around the handheld laser welding machine.
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(9) Please operate the equipment strictly in accordance with the instructions in this document, otherwise the protection device and performance of the equipment will be impaired, and Maxphotonics will not guarantee this. NOTICE: ◎ The optical output of the hand-held laser welding machine will be sent out after receiving the lens with anti-reflection coating.
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◎ Do not look directly at the tip of the gun, and ensure that safety glasses are always worn during each operation. 4.Electrical Operating Instructions Maxphotonics strongly recommends that you read the following operating points before operating the handheld laser welding machine: (1) Please ensure that the equipment shell is well grounded, any interruption in the grounding loop may cause personal injury;...
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Humidity: Do not expose the device to high humidity (>85% humidity) Cooling and temperature: The laser unit is cooled by air. Operating at higher temperatures accelerates aging, increases threshold current and reduces slope efficiency. If the device overheats, do not use it and call Maxphotonics for help.
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Maxphotonics recommends that you take the following measures to prolong the service life of the handheld laser welding machine: (1) Please ensure that the working area is properly ventilated and place the hand-held laser welding machine in a dry, cool and clean environment.
Chapter 2 General Safety Information ◎ The filter at the bottom of the laser needs to remove dust and dirt from the air inlet from time to time. 7-More Safety Information If you need more laser safety information, please refer to: Laser Institute of America (LIA) 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128 Orlando, Florida 32826...
(5) High electro-optical conversion rate Applications: Widely used in hardware, building materials, kitchen utensils, aerospace, automobile and other industries. 2-Module Configuration Maxphotonics provides many configurable modes, all modes will be explained in detail in this manual, please refer to Chapter 6 "Usage Guide".
After you receive this product, please check the packaging for any signs of external damage, please check whether the equipment is damaged, and immediately notify the carrier and Maxphotonics after-sales personnel; when you take this product out of the box, you must Take extra care to ensure that the fiber optic cables are not cracked or damaged;...
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Chapter 3 Product Description Front Panel Name Function Description Normal working status (green light)/abnormal alarm status indicator (red light) ACTIVE/ALARM (standby, no laser output, red and green lights flash alternately) Emergency stop switch Emergency stop equipment work LOOP Safety Loop Line Interface OUTPUT Tip interface Rear Panel Name...
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Chapter 3 Product Description The external control port of this laser welding machine is RS232 interface (DB9), and the interface definition is as follows. RS232 interface definition table Pin# Describe Serial data input Serial data output...
Chapter 3 Product Description 6-Operation Panel Description This machine is equipped with a 7-inch industrial screen, which is connected to the host through the uart interface to realize equipment control and status monitoring functions. There are a total of 5 operation pages, namely the main interface, the advanced setting page, the process parameter page, the machine information page and the manufacturer setting page.
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Chapter 3 Product Description Functional Function Remark Classification Description It is located at the upper right of the screen. The orange button and the word standby are displayed by default when the machine is turned on, which means that it is in a standby state. In this state, the Action button Work switch working button of the tip does not work.
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Chapter 3 Product Description The laser generator works abnormally, please Laser contact the after-sales service. The communication between the laser and the hand-held welding torch is abnormal, please check Communication whether the connection is abnormal, and contact the after-sales service after confirming that it is correct.
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Chapter 3 Product Description Functional Function Remark Classification Description There are three types of light output modes: continuous, burst, and pulse. Continuous: Continuously output the laser at the set power; light mode Shooting: output the laser once according to the set shooting time;...
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Chapter 3 Product Description Laser Sets the laser output frequency in discontinuous frequency mode. duty cycle Sets the laser output duty cycle in pulse/burst mode. Shot duration Set the burst duration in burst mode. Ramp up time Sets the laser ramp-up time in pulsed mode. Sets the lead time for gassing before the laser is Process Blow delay...
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Chapter 3 Product Description Functional Function Remark Classification Description Process Apply the parameters of the page to the main configure parameters interface, that is, call the current parameters Groups 1 to 8, after a group is selected, the button will be displayed in dark color, and the previously set process parameters will be loaded into the edit box on the right.
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Chapter 3 Product Description Functional Function Remark Classification Description Machine type Machine type Hardware Machine hardware version number version MCU version Machine firmware version number Machine information Tip S/N Serial number of the tip (unique number for each tip) Machine serial number (unique number for each Master S/N host) Laser version Machine version number...
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Chapter 3 Product Description Functional Function Remark Classification Description The laser emergency stop alarm, please Emergency stop check whether the emergency stop switch is monitoring pressed, and contact the after-sales service after confirming that it is correct. Laser lock alarm, please do not weld high- Lock machine Laser usage reflection plates, and try again after restoring...
Chapter 3 Product Description Pump 1~2 Voltage Monitoring Pump 3~4 voltage The voltage exceeds the threshold alarm, monitoring please restore the factory settings and try Voltage alarm Forward PD Voltage again. If the fault still exists, please contact Monitoring the after-sales service. Back light PD voltage monitoring 7-Solder Head Instructions...
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Chapter 3 Product Description The indicator light on the welding head can show different working states. When the communication between the welding head and the laser is successful and the working state of the equipment is normal, the indicator light will light up in white;...
Chapter 4 Specification 2 -General Characteristic Parameters Test Characteristics Min. Nom. Max. Unit conditions Operating Voltage MFSC-1500W(G5.0) Input Power MFSC-1500W(G5.0) 100% Output ℃ Operating Ambient Temperature Operating Ambient Relative Humidity Laser cooling method Phase change heat dissipation Cooling method of tip Inert gas cooling ℃...
A comprehensive packing list is included with the system documentation. After receiving the product, please check all items against this list, if any item is missing or the unit is obviously damaged, please contact Maxphotonics immediately. Do not attempt to install or operate a laser unit under any circumstances if the unit is visibly damaged or suspected of being damaged.
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Take out the welding head and Lift the box accessories upright Disassembly Process 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 Disassembly Guide 2-Packing List Names of fittings Description Unit Quantity Handheld Laser X1-MFSC-1500W Welding Gun Welding torch Power Cable 10 meters Ground Wire 10 meters Eye Protection Support 0D6+ Including hexagon socket head Gun Head Rack countersunk head screws (4pcs)
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 32A circuit breaker (air switch) in series between the power supply unit and the laser.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide 3- Securely Lock The Connection Before turning on the laser, the safety lock must be connected to the loop interface of the laser. When preparing the laser, the other end of the safety lock (crocodile clip) needs to be clamped on the workpiece to ensure that the alligator clip and the welding head form a loop before the laser can be output.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide 5-Wire Feeder Connection For the convenience of users, the device integrates the wire feeder power cable and signal cable into a 5PIN aerial plug, which can be directly connected to the laser FEEDER port. 1.Operation panel introduction Wire Feeder Appearance...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide (1) Description of buttons and indicator lights "Setting" key: function cycle switch key, you can switch the indicator light display in a circular way, switch the indicator light to the specified position, the group of data is in the state of adjustable parameters, at this time, you can use the "+" "-" keys to change the parameters .
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide "Running" indicator light: In normal operation state, the running indicator light flashes, and it is always on when the parameters are set. "Setting" indicator: in the state of setting parameters, the running indicator flashes. "Three-digit digital tube" display screen: switch the button selection according to the setting, display each function parameter, and display the wire feeding speed fixed in the working state.
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide 2.Wire feeder assembly The internal structure of the wire feeder includes wire feed tube, adjustable pre- tightening pressure rod, wire outlet tube joint, wire feed wheel nut, wire feed wheel, etc. Outlet Pipe Joint Feed Roll Guide wire set screw Wire Feed Roller...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide Lower the lever Release lever 1.0 Wire groove Feed Roller Model...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide Step 2: Install the appropriate wire reel, pay attention to the installation direction of the wire reel, the welding wire needs to pass through the bottom of the wire reel, insert the hole of the wire reel into the pin on the wire feeder, and pass the welding wire through the wire feed wheel, as the picture shows.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide 6-Wire Feeder And Hand Welding Connection Overall Assembly Drawing Fixed wire feed tube Loosen the wire feeder feed knob 1. Loosen the wire feeder knob; 2. Loosen the top wire of the wire feeder; 3. Pass the wire guide tube through the knob and fix it, and lock the top wire at the same time.
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide Fixed wire feeder Locking screw Wire feeder assembly Adjust the wire feed frame position First determine the welding focus, then adjust the wire feeding movable frame to the middle part, and finally adjust the length of the wire feeding tube so that the wire feeding nozzle is close to the welding copper nozzle.
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide Choose the right wire feeder and welding tip Wire feed nozzle 0.8-1.6mm Welding copper nozzle Wire feeding speed adjustment: turn on the wire feeding switch on the touch screen, turn off the laser enable, press and hold the hand-held welding head switch, adjust the wire feeding speed at low speed (about 10mm/s), and turn left and right according to the tightness of the wire feeding The two adjustable preload pressure rods turn the sleeve until the wire reel rotates at a...
Chapter 6 Operation Guide 7-Startup Steps WARN: ◎ Make sure that all electrical connections (including protective gas, plugging in the ground wire) have been connected before use. If conditions permit, all connectors must be tightened and fixed with screws. ◎ When operating the laser, do not look directly at the laser output port, and strictly wear safety glasses and soundproof earplugs.
Chapter 6 Operation Guide (10) Touch your hand to the position of the infrared sensor switch at the handle of the gun head, and then press and hold the gun head switch. 8-Welding Process Parameters Handheld laser welding process parameter table Laser power Swing Swing...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide 1. The welding form is splicing welding, the welding head ratio is 50:150, and the core diameter of the 1500W laser fiber is 50 microns 2. Welding shielding gas: nitrogen (purity 99.99%) 3 . P o w e r p e r c e n t a g e ( 1 5 0 0 w ) 1 0 - 1 0 0 % , s w i n g a m p l i t u d e 0 - 4 m m (recommended 2-3mm), swing frequency 0-220hz (recommended manual welding frequency 40-80hz, air flow not less than 15l/min), other parameters Remark...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide 1. The welding form is splicing welding, the welding head ratio is 50:150, and the core diameter of the 1500W laser fiber is 50 microns 2. Welding shielding gas: nitrogen (purity 99.99%) 3. Power percentage (1500w) 10-100%, swing amplitude 0-4mm (recommended 2-3.5mm), swing frequency 0-220hz (recommended manual welding frequency 40- 70hz, airflow not less than 15l/min), other parameters Under the same condition, if the swing amplitude or wire feeding speed increases, the laser power also needs...
Maxphotonics. ◎ Please wear powder-free gloves or finger cots to clean the product in a dust-free environment. Maxphotonics will not warrant damage to the tip due to improper operation or use of incorrect cleaning procedures.
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide an optical cleaning cloth dipped in alcohol , and wipe the entire protective mirror window surface; (3) Hold the window in the left hand and place it under the microscope (magnification is 20 times); (4) Adjust the focal length of the microscope with the right hand, so that the surface of the protective lens can be clearly imaged under the microscope;...
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Chapter 6 Operation Guide use the side blowing method to avoid the dirt from sneaking into the surface. ◎ If the protective lens holder cannot be put back on the optical components immediately, please seal the lens cavity shell with textured paper. 1.Loosen the locking screw of the 2.Take out the protective lens 3.Masking paper package to...
◎ 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.
Please call the Customer Service Department for other questions: 400-900- 9588. Your problems will be follow-up by our technical support group after verified. If the problems cannot be solved , you may need to return the product to Maxphotonics for further troubleshooting.
Warranty Statements 1-General Items Maxphotonics Co.,Ltd. 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 feedback within 31 days after finding the product defect. ◎ Maxphotonics does not grant any Third Party rights to repair or replace the parts, the equipment or other Maxphotonics products.
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