Technical Reference; Technical Overview - Novanta vi30 User Manual

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

• Important note: To prevent damage when mounting optical components to the OEM vi30 laser,
the 8–32 UNC fasteners must extend no further than 4.8 mm (0.19") into the laser's faceplate.
Technical reference
Use information in this section as a technical reference for your laser
This section contains the following information:
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Technical overview – briefly describes vi30/40 technology and basic optical setup.
• Controlling laser power – explains various aspects of OEM vi30/40 control signals.
• DB-9 I/O (Input/Output) connections – describes signals and specifications for the OEM
vi30/40's DB-9 I/O connector.
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Vi30/40 general specifications – provides specifications for OEM vi30/40 laser.
• Vi30/40 outline and mounting drawings – illustrates laser package outline and mounting
dimensions for vi30/40 lasers.
• Vi30/40 packaging instructions – illustrates how to package vi30/40 lasers for shipment.
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OEM vi30/40 packaging instructions – illustrates how to package vi30/40 lasers for shipment
using NOVANTA-supplied packaging materials.
The long 9-11 μm wavelength of CO2 lasers is easily reflected or scattered off metallic surfaces which
can lead to personnel injury and/or damage to equipment.
Enclose the processing area in an interlocked enclosure and ensure proper safety glasses are worn.
Use an optical isolator to protect the laser from damage.

Technical overview

The Technical overview section includes subsections:
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Laser design
• Optical setup
Warning: Serious Personal Injury
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