ELETTROLASER MS 3.5 End-User And Maintenance Manual

ELETTROLASER MS 3.5 End-User And Maintenance Manual

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Laser Welding machine
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MS 3.5
MS 3.5
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Year of manufacture
2022
Manual code
UMS012
Review / date
0.2 / 20/04/2022
ELETTROLASER S.R.L. | Via dell'Industria, 35 - 37060 Sona (VR) Italy |+39 045 6082415 | info@elettrolaser.com | www.elettrolaser.com

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  • Page 1 Laser Welding machine Serial MS 3.5 MS 3.5 Model Serial numbers Year of manufacture 2022 Manual code UMS012 Review / date 0.2 / 20/04/2022 ELETTROLASER S.R.L. | Via dell’Industria, 35 - 37060 Sona (VR) Italy |+39 045 6082415 | info@elettrolaser.com | www.elettrolaser.com...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or distributed with any means, without the written consent of ELETTROLASER S.R.L..
  • Page 3: General Index

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 General index Tittle Page General index ........................ 3 Warranty and liability ....................4 Use of the manual ......................6 General instructions ...................... 9 Characteristics and technical data ................25 Transport and installation ....................
  • Page 4: Warranty And Liability

    (indicating the date of purchase, the type of product and the name of the dealer). ELETTROLASER S.R.L. reserves the right to refuse repairs under warranty in the absence of the aforementioned documents or if the information they feature is incomplete or illegible.
  • Page 5: Reserved Legal Rights

    Some nations, for example, prohibit the exclusion or restriction of damage due to negligence, grave negligence, intentional non- compliance, fraud and similar acts. In the framework of this Warranty, in no event will the liability held by ELETTROLASER S.R.L. be...
  • Page 6: Use Of The Manual

    This manual was prepared by the Manufacturer and is an integral part of the supply of the machinery. The information featured in the MS 3.5, manual addresses the staff in charge of operating and maintaining the machine. The manual offers information that all qualified staff must mandatorily be familiar with, and which allows for use of the machine in safe conditions.
  • Page 7: Structure Of The Manual

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Structure of the manual 3.2.1 Division of the manual This manual is divided into chapters. Each chapter may in turn be divided into paragraphs. The lower external margin of each page indicates the page number and the total number of pages in the manual.
  • Page 8: Conservation Of The Manual

    PROHIBITION!: Reproducing this manual is permitted only for the purpose of making a spare copy. In compliance with the law, ELETTROLASER S.R.L. reserves ownership of this manual, prohibiting its transfer to third parties and/or its unauthorized reproduction.
  • Page 9: General Instructions

    When required, wear personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) such as protective glasses, safety gloves and shoes; • Know and observe the safety instructions provided by ELETTROLASER S.R.L., as well as general standards for prevention of injuries and safety laws. Safety signs When pertinent, the symbols illustrated below are used in this user and maintenance manual.
  • Page 10: Symbols Used

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Symbols used The following symbols are used in this manual. These symbols have been included to help understand performed / described activities; they are generally featured in paragraphs 7.4 and 7.5 and in chapters 8 and 9.
  • Page 11: Hazard Signs

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 4.3.1 Hazard signs Generic hazard This sign is used to highlight hazardous situations which may cause damage to persons, animals and things. Failure to observe instructions associated with this sign can cause danger.
  • Page 12: Prohibition Signs

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 4.3.2 Prohibition signs Generic prohibition This sign is used to highlight that certain maneuvers, operations or forms of behavior are not permitted. Failure to observe instructions associated with this sign can cause damage to things, animals, persons.
  • Page 13: Obligation Signs

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 4.3.3 Obligation signs Generic obligation This sign is used to highlight that the operator must observe the specific instructions. Failure to observe instructions associated with this sign can cause damage to things, animals, persons.
  • Page 14: General Information On Classification Of Lasers

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 General information on classification of lasers Classification of lasers follows this standard: • CEI EN 60825-1: 2014 Safety of laser products Part 1: Classification of devices and requirements.
  • Page 15 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 In general, in the case of exposures exceeding the threshold, the predominant mechanism mainly depends on the duration of the exposure pulse. Thus, following an ascending order of duration of the pulse, the predominant effects in the following time intervals are: •...
  • Page 16: Hazards To The Eyes

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 4.5.2 Hazards to the eyes 4.5.2.1 Physiology of the eye Eyebrows Light Cornea (transparent front part Eyelashe Blood vessels of eye) Eyelid Aqueous humour Sclera (white part Lens...
  • Page 17: Pathological Effects Of Laser Radiation

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 4.5.3 Pathological effects of laser radiation 4.5.3.1 Hazards to the eyes Fig. 4-2 features a brief description of the anatomy of the eye. The eye is particularly well-suited to receiving and transmitting optical radiation.
  • Page 18: Classification And Specific Hazards Of Radiation Emitted By Ms 3.5

    20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Classification and specific hazards of radiation emitted by MS 3.5 Based on the CEI EN 60825-1: 2014 standard, MS 3.5 is classified as indicated in the following Tab. 4-3: Parameter Value Laser class...
  • Page 19: Graphic Signs And Written Warnings

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Graphic signs and written warnings Please find below the graphic signs and written warnings located on the machine. These signs were inserted to make the operator aware of hazards or residual potential sources of danger. An explanatory comment can be found next to each exclusively graphic sign.
  • Page 20: Obligation Graphic Signs And Written Warnings

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 This sign highlights the hazard (residual risk) associated with exposure of the eyes and skin to direct or diffuse radiation, and furthermore provides information on the characteristics of the laser source Fig.
  • Page 21: Position Of Graphic Signs And Written Warnings

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 4.7.4 Position of graphic signs and written warnings Fig. 4-10 - Position of graphic signs and written warnings – left side view Fig. 4-12 - Position of graphic signs and written warnings – right side Fig.
  • Page 22: Physical And Intellectual Requirements Of Personnel

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Physical and intellectual requirements of personnel The personnel must be capable – also on a physical level – of performing necessary operations and of familiarizing with instructions and safety laws. This staff will have been trained (according to performed/assigned tasks) to be able to safely use the machine and/or to perform maintenance operations on the machinery in safe conditions.
  • Page 23: Staff In Charge Of Extraordinary Maintenance (Support Service)

    OBLIGATION!: Extraordinary maintenance operations (support service) can be performed exclusively by personnel of ELETTROLASER S.R.L. or by dealers / installation technicians authorized by ELETTROLASER S.R.L. EQF is the European Qualifications Framework, a Standard reference list of job qualifications that implements a system based on learning results obtained at the end of a training process.
  • Page 24: Laser Safety Officer

    In any case, the machine cannot be used by personnel that is not adequately trained with regards to its operation and safety devices. WARNING!: ELETTROLASER S.R.L. declines any liability deriving from incorrect operations performed by staff not trained to use the machinery, and from failure to observe general laws on work safety.
  • Page 25: Characteristics And Technical Data

    Characteristics and technical data Description of the machine MS 3.5 (Fig. 5-1 and Fig. 5-2) is a welding machine for artefacts made of metallic materials that uses electromagnetic laser radiation as an energy source for heating metals to melting temperature.
  • Page 26: Applicable Technical Regulations And Laws

    (national) level. Intended conditions of use MS 3.5 was designed exclusively to perform operations described under paragraph 5.1 of this manual. The machine must operate in environmental conditions that comply with the descriptions featured in the specific section (Permissible environmental values) of Tab.
  • Page 27: Residual Risks

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Residual risks The machine requires the preparation of work stations as indicated in the following Tab. 5-1: Work station N° of operators Operations In front of the machine...
  • Page 28 (EN 50110-1). Removal of the case, parts of the case or guards is reserved exclusively to ELETTROLASER S.R.L.. Maintenance Risk of exposure to laser radiation: direct viewing of the laser beam and exposure of the skin are hazardous and the viewing of diffuse radiation can also be dangerous.
  • Page 29: Technical Data Of The Machine

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Technical data of the machine 5.5.1 Technical data Parameter Description MS 3.5 Dimensions Minimum length of installation area 2600 mm Minimum width of installation area 2900 mm Minimum height of installation area...
  • Page 30: Noise Levels

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Parameter Description MS 3.5 Size of laser beam diameter 0,2 ÷ 2,0 mm Type of cooling system Liquid Cooling tank capacity 2 liters LASER crystal type Nd: YAG...
  • Page 31: Vibrations

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 WARNING!: The acoustic impact produced by the machine in the surrounding environment can be considered of little relevance in test conditions. In any case, it is important to keep in mind that the level of exposure of the operator in charge of running the machine will have to be assessed in the actual operating conditions of the machine, in conformity with current legislation (of the country where the machine is placed on the market).
  • Page 32: Product Characteristics

    Fig. 5-3 – Examples of products to be processed for the goldsmith sector To be workable with MS 3.5 products must be made exclusively with the materials listed in the following Tab. 5-7. Technical characteristics of workable products Dimensions...
  • Page 33: Weld Materials

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 WARNING!: Make sure that the metals to be processed feature no impurities which may cause the formation of smoke or gas during the melting stages. 5.6.2 Weld materials...
  • Page 34: Transport And Installation

    Extract the power supply cable, the control pedal, the tube and the cooling liquid top-up funnel from the upper part; • Extract MS 3.5 from its box and place it on a work surface (please also refer to paragraph 6.6); •...
  • Page 35: Manual Handling Of Loads

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Manual handling of loads Manual handling of loads (MHL) must be carried out in safe conditions to avoid overloading the dorsal-lumbar tract of the spine. Please find below a series of safety instructions concerning manual handling of loads.
  • Page 36 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Fig. 6-3 – Handling technique • Keep the load as close as possible to your body; • Distribute the load on both sides; • Keep your view clear;...
  • Page 37: Installation

    WARNING!: Before proceeding with installation of the machine, carefully read the instructions below. Failure to observe the following warnings can cause injuries, death or damage to equipment. ELETTROLASER S.R.L. declines any liabilities for damage to persons or things due to installation in an environment characterized by one of the situations described below.
  • Page 38 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 machine) located directly on the worktable, under the machine (as schematically illustrated in Fig. 6-5), and corresponding with the product smoke output grid (Fig. 6-6). Suction vent hole Fig.
  • Page 39: Assembly

    Assembly The machine is supplied fully assembled. To install the machine, proceed as follows: • Place MS 3.5 on the work surface (please also refer to paragraph 6.6), so that: ▪ It is leaning all four feet (Fig. 6-6); ▪...
  • Page 40: Lighting

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 • Connect the control pedal of the machine: ▪ Connect the male connector of the trigger control pedal to the female DB-9 female serial port (Fig. 6-8), located on the rear of the machine;...
  • Page 41: Connection To The Electrical Network

    OBLIGATION!: Only use the supplied electrical cable to connect the machine to the electrical grid! Do not replace or change the connection plug. If necessary, please contact ELETTROLASER S.R.L.. 6.9.2 How to connect Connect the supplied power cable to the power supply connector (Fig.
  • Page 42: Protection From Electric Shocks

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 6.9.3 Protection from electric shocks 6.9.3.1 Direct contact Direct contact is when “persons or animals come in contact with live parts”, i.e. with dangerous voltage levels (EN 60204-1).
  • Page 43: Shield Gas/Compressed Air Connection

    OBLIGATION!: This operation can only be performed by the dealer / authorized installation technician! MS 3.5 can be set up for use with a shield gas (argon), an ideal choice when welding materials such as titanium, to protect the material from oxidation and improve welding quality.
  • Page 44 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 • Install the tanks in a vertical position, fastening them to a fixed support with a chain or a specific tank holder to avoid falls or impacts; •...
  • Page 45: Further Connections

    Furthermore, the machine features a Wi Fi antenna, for connection to a wireless network USB port Fig. 6-13 - Position of connection points for networks and external units in the MS 3.5 user and maintenance manual page 45 of 102...
  • Page 46: Management Of Machine Keys

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 6.12 Management of machine keys The keys of the machine (interlock bypass connector and ignition key) are delivered separately. These keys must be managed by the Laser Safety Technician (LST).
  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Machine operation MS 3.5 (Fig. 7-1 and Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.) is a welding machine for artefacts made of metallic materials that uses electromagnetic laser radiation as an energy source for heating metals to melting temperature.
  • Page 48 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Optical resonator Active medium Laser beam Totally Partially reflective mirror reflective mirror Pumping system Fig. 7-2 – Operating principle user and maintenance manual page 48 of 102...
  • Page 49: Specific Glossary

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.1.2 Specific glossary The following Tab. 7-1 features definitions of specific laser application terminology, for the purpose of making the contents of this manual more comprehensible Term Definition...
  • Page 50 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Term Definition Workpiece Object to be processed with laser radiation. Tab. 7-1 – Specific glossary user and maintenance manual page 50 of 102...
  • Page 51: Machine Body

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.1.3 Machine body The body of the machine (Fig. 7-3) consists of an injection molded technopolymer casing. The casing is closed with screws. It contains the laser source (lamp and resonator), all power and control devices for the laser source, the coolant system, the laser channeling and focus unit and the resonator shutter (a shutter controlled by an electromagnet, which has the function of interrupting the laser beam within the resonator).
  • Page 52: Stereomicroscope Vision System

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.1.4 Stereomicroscope vision system The work area can be visualized via binocular stereoscopic microscope. The vision system consists of an optical magnification system that allows the operator to focus on the laser target during welding operations.
  • Page 53: Welding Chamber

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.1.5 Welding chamber The welding chamber is incorporated within the welding machine casing. The access compartment of the welding chamber (Fig. 7-3), is closed by a sector curtain with the function of containing the laser radiation, as this may be diffused or reflected during welding operations (e.g.
  • Page 54 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 The optical channel is the channel through which the laser beam is introduced to the chamber. This channel is closed by a protection glass (Fig. 7-8) which protects the optical channel from fused particle projections which may take place during welding operations.
  • Page 55: Control Device

    0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Control device The following figures (Fig. 7-9, Fig. 7-10, Fig. 7-11) ) illustrate the control and emergency devices installed on MS 3.5 and described in Tab. 7-2. Display touch Emergency switch...
  • Page 56 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 CONTROL DEVICES Position Description General power switch: • O: the machine is disconnected from the electrical power supply; Fig. 7-9 • I: the machine is electrically powered. Jack-type key switch (ignition key) allowing the operator to select the following controls: •...
  • Page 57: Operator Interface

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.2.1 Operator interface In addition to the devices mentioned above, the machine also features an operator interface (Fig. 7-12). The interface features a touch terminal (7” color touch screen display) which allows the operator to set the various operational parameters.
  • Page 58: Safety Devices

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Safety devices The machine features a series of safety devices, illustrated in the following paragraphs 7.3.1 Emergency buttons When pressed, the emergency buttons (Fig. 7-13), allow the operator to stop the machine in the event of emergencies.
  • Page 59: Interlock

    The interlock (Fig. 7-14) is a safety device (that must be activated before using the machine for the first time); failure to activate this device will block the laser and therefore stop MS 3.5 from operating. In order to use the interlock, the contact on the foreseen safety device must be “remoted” (e.g.: coupled with opening of the door to the work environment, or of safety guards, if present).
  • Page 60: Ignition Key

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.3.3 Ignition key The ignition key (Fig. 7-15) allows the operator to turn the machine on for use. The key can be removed in the OFF position, and must...
  • Page 61: Microscope Shutter

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 7.3.5 Microscope shutter This device consists of a liquid crystal (LCD) filter that, when subjected to a specific tension, turns completely dark. It is located between the 45° mirror and the focus lens of the microscope.
  • Page 62 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Fixed guard - case Fixed guard – smoke extraction ventilator protection grid Flexible shield – segmented leather Fixed guard – ventilation grid blind Fig. 7-16 – Guards Fixed guard –...
  • Page 63: Preliminary Operations

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Preliminary operations 7.4.1 Insertion of the cooling liquid The cooling liquid (distilled and deionized water) is required to cool the laser source. The machine is supplied with a container featuring the correct quantity of cooling liquid OBLIGATION!: Use only the cooling liquid container supplied with the machine.
  • Page 64 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 ▪ If Error 02 TEST FLUX H20 occurs, purge any air bubbles inside the circuit: ▪ Power up the machine (see paragraph 8.3); ▪ If the operator panel displays the warning message “ERROR 02 TEST FLUX H2O”, remove the key - OFF and repeat the previous two steps until all air in the cooling circuit has been purged;...
  • Page 65: Preliminary Regulation Operations

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Preliminary regulation operations WARNING!: Failure to perform preliminary regulation operations can cause damage to the machine and/or installed equipment. WARNING!: All preliminary regulation operations must be performed with the machine switched off.
  • Page 66: Operation Instructions

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Operation instructions Safety instructions WARNING!: Failure to observe the following safety instructions may result in injuries, death or damage to the machine. This machine must be operated exclusively by “qualified staff”, based on the correspondent indications included in this manual.
  • Page 67: Non Permissible Operations

    8.1.6 Non-evident hazards WARNING!: Both the qualified operator and the technical personnel of ELETTROLASER S.R.L. in charge of operating on the machine must be aware of additional less evident hazards that are often underestimated in production sites: •...
  • Page 68: Preparation For Start-Up

    Preparation for start-up Before starting MS 3.5 you must make sure that the electrical system of the building where the machine is installed is activated. Please refer to indications supplied by the respective manufacture-installation service to activate the electrical system.
  • Page 69: Start-Up

    Start-up 8.4.1 Operation After switching MS 3.5 on (tensioning), you need to enable its operation (insertion). To enable MS 3.5 to operate, please follow the sequence of operations described in the following Tab. 8-2. Symbol Action Feedback / notes Check that all preliminary operations and calibrations have been performed (please refer to paragraphs 7.4 and 7.5).
  • Page 70 8.4.1.1 Welding settings MS 3.5 can store up to 100 (one hundred) different work programs. In any case, we recommend the following welding settings (Tab. 8-3), based on the materials requiring welding. WARNING!: INDICATIVE data! Always try, before starting the welding work, on sample pieces, as the resulting weld depends very much on the alloys used.
  • Page 71: Operator Panel

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Operator panel This paragraph describes all the settings that can be edited by using the operator interface (operator panel). The operator panel terminal is a “touch screen” (or tactile terminal), allowing the operator to send commands and/or edit machine settings by simply using his/her finger to press the control areas on the terminal corresponding to the chosen command.
  • Page 72: Menu Bar

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.1 Menu bar The upper part of the operator panel pages (with a few exceptions) features a menu bar which allows the operator to promptly access the main pages Fig.
  • Page 73: Home" Page

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.2 “Home” page “Home” page Fig. 8-2 – When pressed, this control area allows the operator to access the “Language” settings page. This page (Fig. 8-3) allows the operator to set the language of all texts on the pages and on the alphanumeric keyboard for data input.
  • Page 74: Laser" Operation Settings Page

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.3 “Laser” operation settings page “Laser” operation settings page Fig. 8-5 – This display area shows the power, in kilowatts, of the welding shot set for the selected welding program; the stored ID number of the program is indicated under item 8.
  • Page 75 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 This control area displays the ID number of the welding program (in the memory index) the machine is currently set to perform. In addition to this number, the display shows the name associated with this program, which generally corresponds to the type of metal requiring welding.
  • Page 76: Settings Page

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4 Settings page Fig. 8-7 – Settings page View-only area displaying: • The partial number of shots generated by the machine; • The total number of total shots generated by the machine;...
  • Page 77 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4.1 Parameters page Fig. 8-8 – Parameters page This display area shows the idle time, in minutes, after which – unless the pedal is pressed – the machine will automatically shift into stand-by mode (the resonator shutter will activate and interrupt the laser path).
  • Page 78 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4.2 Warning messages The following table (Tab. 8-4) lists the warnings flagged by the machine. For each warning, the table includes the warning text displayed on the operator panel, the possible cause for the warning and, when applicable, the operations required to restore the machine to normal conditions.
  • Page 79 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 # Warning message Possible cause Troubleshooting operations Error 05 TEST RELAY The machine is on but does not weld: Check the connection to the electrical grid; Power supply issues.
  • Page 80 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4.3 Memory set page The machine can store up to 100 memory indexes Memory set page Fig. 8-9 – Numeric keyboard for inputting the program (memory index) number. Pressing the control areas will update the value displayed under item 3.
  • Page 81 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4.4 Date/time settings page Fig. 8-10 – Date/time settings page This display area shows the day. Next to this area you will find the controls that, when pressed, allow the operator to increase (+) or decrease (-) the set value by one unit.
  • Page 82 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4.5 Software management page Fig. 8-11 – Software management page View-only area displaying the interface messages indicating the operations required to proceed with the update. When pressed, this control area allows the operator to start a teleassistance connection.
  • Page 83 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.4.6 Network settings page The machine can be connected to an Ethernet and/or Wi Fi network. The RJ45 socket (Fig. 6-13) is located on the rear of the machine.
  • Page 84: How To Stop The Machine

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 How to stop the machine 8.6.1 Introduction Please find below details on operations required to stop the machine. The operations described below are the only ones permitted by the manufacturer 8.6.2...
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Troubleshooting The following table (Tab. 8-7) lists a series of potential issues which may take place (due to incorrect use / operations with MS 3.5 and/or due to machinery faults) and cause: •...
  • Page 86: Maintenance

    (please refer to paragraph 4.8) from ELETTROLASER S.R.L. or authorized by the company. WARNING!: If, during maintenance operations performed by the specialized ELETTROLASER S.R.L. staff, operations involving the line-of-sight laser trace are required, the work area will be considered a class IV LASER safety area. In this case, all persons within the area must wear the required protection devices (special protective glasses for the indicated wavelength (1.064 nm)), or exit...
  • Page 87: Welding Chamber Infrared Filter

    PROHIBITION!: Never remove, disassemble or change the casing or parts of the casing. If necessary, only specialized ELETTROLASER S.R.L. staff can access the inner parts of the machine. user and maintenance manual...
  • Page 88: Replacement Of The Special Protection Glass

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 9.2.4 Replacement of the special protection glass Whenever the special protection glass is “dirty”, its performance will decrease; thus, whenever a significant concentration of metal sprays hits its surface, the glass will need to be replaced.
  • Page 89: How To Align The Reticle Pointer Of The Binocular

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 9.2.5 How to align the reticle pointer of the binocular The reticle pointer may sometimes not be aligned with the actual shot point. This can occur when the welding machine is moved or lifted.
  • Page 90 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Screw 1 for calibration Screw 2 do not touch Screw 3 for calibration Calibration of reticle pointer alignment Fig. 9-3 – WARNING!: During alignment operations, pay attention to the position of your hands, as they may interfere with the passing of the laser beam.
  • Page 91: How To Check And Replace The Cooling Liquid

    MS 3.5 must undergo overhauling and extraordinary maintenance that also involves the replacement of the laser lamp and cleaning of the mirrors (every 7 million laser pulses); this must be performed by expert and qualified ELETTROLASER S.R.L. staff (or by personnel authorized by this same company).
  • Page 92: Cleaning The Machine

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Cleaning the machine WARNING!: Every cleaning operation must be performed with the machine switched off, after having disconnected all sources of electrical power supply from it. This is the only way to make sure that no accidental starting of the machine will occur while the staff in charge of cleaning it is working.
  • Page 93: Storage Conditions Of The Machine

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Storage conditions of the machine 10.1 Temporary decommissioning If the machine needs to be put out of service for short periods of time, simply unplug it from the electrical socket.
  • Page 94: Disassembly Of The Machine

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Disassembly of the machine 11.1 Disassembly of the machine The machine must be disassembled by an operator authorized to perform these operations. In any case, you will need to remember to perform a series of mandatory operations before its demolition and after it has been put out of service.
  • Page 95 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 • Keep them in observance of instructions on temporary storage conditions; • Manage their recovery or disposal by delivering them to qualified entities (disposal or recovery via third parties);...
  • Page 96: Support Service

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Support service To request an intervention by our support service or to order spare parts, please cite the following data, which are also featured on the EC label on the machine: •...
  • Page 97: Table Of Contents

    UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Summary and index of figures 13.1 Summary General index ................................3 Warranty and liability ..............................4 Warranty ................................4 Conditions ................................. 4 Exclusions and restrictions ..........................4 Reserved legal rights ............................5 Seals ..................................
  • Page 98 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Classification and specific hazards of radiation emitted by MS 3.5 ..............18 Graphic signs and written warnings ........................ 19 4.7.1 Hazard graphic signs and written warnings ....................19 4.7.2...
  • Page 99 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 6.10 Shield gas/compressed air connection ......................43 6.11 Further connections ............................45 6.12 Management of machine keys ........................46 Operation .................................. 47 Machine operation ............................47 7.1.1 Operating principle ............................. 47 7.1.2...
  • Page 100 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 8.5.2 “Home” page .............................. 73 8.5.3 “Laser” operation settings page ......................... 74 8.5.4 Settings page ............................... 76 How to stop the machine ..........................84 8.6.1 Introduction ..............................84 8.6.2...
  • Page 101: Index Of Figures

    Fig. 6-11 – Air dispensers inside the welding chamber ....................43 Fig. 6-12 – Quick connections for shield gas and compressed air supplies ..............43 Fig. 6-13 - Position of connection points for networks and external units in the MS 3.5 ..........45 Fig. 7-1 – MS 3.5 ................................47 Fig.
  • Page 102 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Fig. 7-9 – Control devices ..............................55 Fig. 7-10 – Control devices inside the welding chamber ....................55 Fig. 7-11 – Control pedal ..............................55 Fig. 7-12 - Operator interface ............................57 Fig.
  • Page 103 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Copy of EC Declaration of conformity MS 3.5 annexes...
  • Page 104 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 Delivery record for the safety keys of the machine stipulated upon delivering the “Laser welding machine” identified by the following characteristics: Model: MS 3.5 Serial number: Year of manufacture: The individual in charge of use and maintenance of the machine, Mr./Mrs.
  • Page 105 UMS012 review: 0.2 date: 20/04/2022 Laser Welding machine - MS 3.5 annexes...
  • Page 108 All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or distributed with any means, without the written consent of ELETTROLASER S.R.L..

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