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  • Page 1 Laser User Manual ENGINEERED BY SYNRAD...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Terms ....................................... 11 General hazards ....................................12 Other hazards ....................................13 Disposal......................................15 Additional laser safety information ..............................15 OEM v30 Laser label locations ................................. 16 Agency Compliance ..................................17 Declaration of conformity ................................22 Getting started ....................................23 Introduction ..................................... 23 Unpacking ......................................
  • Page 3 Controlling laser power ................................... 47 Operating modes ..................................... 49 Interface Connections..................................51 OEM v30 general specifications............................... 65 OEM v30 package outline drawings ..............................66 OEM v30 package outline drawings ..............................67 OEM v30 package outline drawings ..............................68 OEM v30 packaging instructions ..............................69 OEM v30 packaging instructions ..............................
  • Page 4 Figure 1-1 v30 shipping box contents .............................. 25 Table 1-1 v30 ship kit contents ................................ 26 Figure 1-2 OEM v30 mounting locations (1/4–20 fastener locations shown) ................. 27 Table 1-2 Dew point temperatures ..............................30 Figure 1-3 OEM v30 cooling connections ............................31 Figure 1-4 Recommended v30 cooling fan locations –...
  • Page 5 Figure 3-16 Laser OK output to PLC input ............................64 Table 3-9 OEM v30 general specifications ............................65 Figure 3-17 OEM v30 air-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions ................. 66 Figure 3-18 OEM v30 fan-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions ................67 Figure 3-19 OEM v30 water-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions ................

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Retain these instructions for future reference. Novanta reserves the right to update this user manual at any time without prior notification. If product ownership changes, this manual should accompany the product. DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 Devices and Radiological Health) certification. Customer Support Before contacting Novanta for assistance, review appropriate sections in the manual that may answer your questions. After consulting this manual, please contact one of our worldwide offices between 9 AM and 5 PM local time.

  • Page 8: Trademark & Copywrite

    NOVANTA of any shortage or damage. If no discrepancies are reported, NOVANTA shall assume the shipment was delivered complete and defect-free. If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the v30 laser should fail to operate, contact the NOVANTA Customer Service department at 1.800.NOVANTA1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500) and report the problem.

  • Page 9: Sales, Application & Support

    Novanta@Novanta.com Sales & Application NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers work with customers to identify and develop the best CO2 laser solution for a given application. Because they are familiar with you and your laser application, use them as a first point of contact when questions arise. Regional Sales Managers also serve as the liaison between you and our Applications Lab in processing material samples per your specifications.

  • Page 10: Customer Service

    For assistance with order or delivery status, service status, or to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, contact NOVANTA at 1. 800.NOVANTA1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service representative, or you can email us by sending a message to customercare@Novanta.com.

  • Page 11: Laser Safety Introduction

    • Disposal – information on your v30 laser parts and/or components as they pertain to disposal. • Additional Safety Information – describes how to find additional information about your laser.

  • Page 12: General Hazards

    GENERAL HAZARDS PAGE • Caution: Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in product damage. Alerts operator of equipment dangers. • Important Note: Content specific information and/or recommendations. Warning: Serious Personal Injury For laser systems being used or sold within the U.S.A., customers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions described American National Standards Institute (ANSI) document Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers.

  • Page 13: Other Hazards

    OTHER HAZARDS PAGE Other hazards The following hazards are typical for this product family when incorporated for intended use: (A) risk of injury when lifting or moving the unit; (B) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy through unauthorized removal of access panels, doors, or protective barriers; (C) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy and injury due to failure of personnel to use proper eye protection and/or failure to adhere to applicable laser safety procedures;...
  • Page 14 THORIUM SAFETY PAGE Thorium Safety • This laser system incorporates a II-VI Infrared optical component. • This optical component contains a small amount of thorium fluoride, a type of source material (less than 10% by weight). • It is exempt from USNRC licensing regulations as an “unimportant quantity of source material” per 10 CFR 40.13(c) (7).

  • Page 15: Disposal

    Disposal This product contains components that are considered hazardous industrial waste. If a situation occurs where the laser is rendered non-functional and cannot be repaired, it may be returned to NOVANTA ® who, for a fee, will ensure adequate disassembly, recycling and/or disposal of the product.

  • Page 16: Oem V30 Laser Label Locations

    OEM V30 LASER LABEL LOCATIONS PAGE OEM v30 Laser label locations...

  • Page 17: Agency Compliance

    (Keyswitch or OEM). See the Class 4 safety features, located in the following table, which indicate which features are available on v30 lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.
  • Page 18 Important Note: The following FCC information to the user is provided to comply with the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Section 213. Interference Potential In our testing, NOVANTA has not discovered any significant electrical interference traceable to v30 lasers. System Maintenance Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.
  • Page 19 V30 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing systems. As supplied by NOVANTA, these lasers do not meet the requirements of EN 60825-1 without additional safeguards. European Union Directives state that “OEM laser products which are sold to other manufacturers for use as components of any system for subsequent sale are not subject to this Standard, since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard.”...
  • Page 20 Directive calls out European Norm (EN) documents that define the emission and immunity standards for specific product categories. For v30 lasers, EN 61000- 6-4:2018 defines radiated and conducted RF emission limits while EN 61000-6-2:2016 defines immunity standards for industrial environments.
  • Page 21 NOVANTA lasers have demonstrated performance characteristics that have met or exceeded the requirements of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. When integrating NOVANTA v30 OEM lasers, the Buyer and/or integrator of the end system is responsible for meeting all applicable Standards to obtain the CE mark. To aid this compliance process, NOVANTA testing program has demonstrated that v30 lasers comply with the relevant requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, as summarized in Table 2 below.

  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PAGE Declaration of conformity Figure 2 Declaration Document...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Class 4 laser devices. Although the OEM v30 is part of the Firestar family of lasers, its user interface differs significantly from the standard Firestar interface design. See the Interface connections section in the Technical Reference chapter for details.

  • Page 24: Unpacking

    Firestar lasers are divided into two distinct functional categories: Keyswitch and OEM models. OEM lasers, like the OEM v30, do not incorporate keyswitch or shutter functions required by CDRH and EN 60825-1 regulations because they are designed as components for integration into larger processing...

  • Page 25: Inventory

    • Refer to the Packaging Instructions drawing in the Technical Reference chapter for information on packaging a v30 for shipment using NOVANTA-supplied packaging materials. • When shipping water-cooled lasers, remember to drain all cooling water from the laser and then cap open fittings to prevent debris from entering the coolant path.

  • Page 26: Contents Description

    Contents description Each item listed in Table 1-1 is described below. OEM v30 Laser – for cutting, welding, drilling, and marking a wide variety of products and materials. v30 Operator’s Manual CD – contains a v30 manual that provides setup, operation, and maintenance information for your OEM v30 laser.

  • Page 27: Mounting

    Mounting The OEM v30 base plate is designed so the laser is easily mounted using three 1/4–20 UNC or M6 × 1 ISO fasteners. Three ball bearing “feet” pressed into the base plate eliminate any distortion of the laser tube caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface.

  • Page 28: Connecting

    • Electrical connections • Control connections If your OEM v30 laser is fan-cooled (an SFG model), then skip ahead to the Electrical connections section. For air-cooled (SAG) lasers, go to the Air-cooled connections section. Water-cooled connections Cooling fitting adaptors If your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing, you should install tubing adaptors to convert the laser’s WATER IN and WATER OUT fittings from 1/2-inch tubing to 12-mm metric tubing.
  • Page 29 Avoid glycol-based additives because they reduce the coolant’s heat capacity and high concentrations may affect power stability. For NOVANTA lasers, the minimum coolant setpoint is 18 °C (64 °F) so glycol is not necessary unless the chiller is subjected to freezing temperatures. In applications where biocides containing chlorides are used, concentrations should not exceed 25 parts per million (PPM).
  • Page 30 WATER-COOLED CONNECTIONS PAGE temperatures shown in the chart; however, for best results and performance, do not exceed a coolant temperature of 22 °C (72 °F). Table 1-2 Dew point temperatures...

  • Page 31: Figure 1-3 Oem V30 Cooling Connections

    The following procedure will guide you in configuring the most efficient cooling system. Please connect your system exactly as described below. To connect cooling tubing to your v30 laser, refer to Figure 1-3 and perform the following steps. Figure 1-3 OEM v30 cooling connections Cut and connect a length of 1/2-inch O.D.

  • Page 32: Air-Cooled Connections

    The OEM v30 does not provide a voltage output sufficient to power cooling fans, so customers must provide an external power source to drive the selected cooling fans. Because of the heat generated by internal RF circuitry, establishing significant airflow evenly over the entire surface of the combined laser/RF chassis is vitally important to the performance and longevity of the laser.

  • Page 33: Figure 1-4 Recommended V30 Cooling Fan Locations - Free-Space Cooling

    AIR-COOLED CONNECTIONS PAGE Figure 1-4 Recommended v30 cooling fan locations – free-space cooling When using a tight-fitting fan shroud designed for side cooling, the cooling fans can be positioned within 5–25 mm (0.20–1.0") of the heatsink fins as long as the same gap is maintained on either side.

  • Page 34: Electrical Connections

    (24 A peak for a minimum of 0.5 ms) while fan cooled (SFG) models require 30 VDC at 16 A (24 A peak for a minimum of 0.5 ms). NOVANTA recommends our PS-2, a 30 V, 750 W DC power supply (shown in Figure 1-6).

  • Page 35: Control Connections

    DB-9 connector contains an additional output, Lase Indicator, to indicate the OEM v30 is actively lasing. Use the Interface B (RJ45) connector only when integrating a v30 into laser systems previously configured for an RJ45 interface.
  • Page 36 The Quick Start Plug is not included with SAG models but may be ordered separately. For your v30 laser to properly operate, a +5 VDC voltage input must be applied to the Laser Enable input on the Interface A (DB-9) or Interface B (RJ45) connector before lasing is enabled. In applications where the OEM v30 is integrated into an automated control system and safety interlocks are required, these input signals must be provided by the customer’s control system.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Laser connector on the UC-2000’s rear panel. Plug the compact transformer into any 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz outlet. Operation Use information in this section to familiarize yourself with v30 controls and indicators and to begin operating the laser. • Controls and indicators- displays and describes exterior controls and indicators on the OEM v30 lasers.

  • Page 38: Oem V30 Front Panel

    Remove the red self-adhesive seal before applying power to the laser. Laser Aperture – provides an opening in the OEM v30’s front panel from which the beam exits. Optical Accessories Mounting –...

  • Page 39: Oem V30 Rear Panel

    OEM V30 REAR PANEL PAGE OEM v30 rear panel Figure 2-2 OEM v30 rear panel controls and indicators. DC Power Cables – receives +30 VDC from the DC power supply. The DC power cables are manufactured from #12 AWG wire and measure 1 meter (40 inches) in length. The red (positive) cable contains a replaceable in-line fuse.

  • Page 40: Initial Start-Up

    Status LEDs Three status LEDs on the rear of the OEM v30 laser provide a visual indication of operating status. A green PWR LED illuminates when DC power is applied to the laser. The yellow RDY LED indicates that a Laser Enable signal has been applied and lasing will begin once a PWM Command signal is received.

  • Page 41: With A Uc-2000 Controller

    PAGE With a UC-2000 Controller Before your OEM v30 laser is put into service for the first time, its functionality should be verified. Follow this procedure to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance. For this procedure, use the UC-2000 as a stand-alone controller;...

  • Page 42: Without A Uc-2000 Controller

    When not using a UC-2000 to control the laser, follow the steps below to verify laser operation. For all v30 lasers, an externally generated tickle signal is required for optimum laser performance. Connect the signal generator for both tickle and PWM Command signals to either the Interface A (DB-9) or Interface B (RJ45) connector.

  • Page 43: Technical Reference

    The optical resonator, in conjunction with the electrodes and the gas mixture, generates the laser beam. v30 optical resonators are comprised of four optical elements: a rear mirror, two turning mirrors, and an output window. These optical elements are fastened to the tube’s exterior and are exposed to its interior...

  • Page 44: Internal Rf Power Supply

    Figure 3-1 v30 beam characteristics Internal RF power supply OEM v30 lasers are driven by a compact radio frequency (RF) oscillator mounted in the laser chassis. The 30 VDC input voltage is converted into a high-power RF signal using an RF power oscillator. The output from the RF oscillator (nominally at 83.5 MHz) drives the laser directly by exciting carbon dioxide...

  • Page 45: Beam Delivery Optics

    Divergence, or expansion, of the laser beam is important in materials processing since a larger beam entering the focusing optic produces a smaller focused spot. Because the v30 laser beam diverges by 7 mm over each meter of distance traveled, the laser should be mounted 1.0–1.5 m (40–60 in) away from the work area and no closer than 0.75 m (30 in) for optimum performance.
  • Page 46 BEAM DELIVERY OPTICS PAGE Optics are fragile and must be handled carefully, preferably by the mounting ring only. Be careful to select optics that are thick enough to withstand the maximum assist gas pressure available for the process. This is especially important in metal cutting applications using high-pressure assist gases. Cleanliness is another important issue affecting performance and becomes increasingly important as laser power increases.

  • Page 47: Controlling Laser Power

    PWM input signals if the “On” pulse is less than 100 μs in duration. At a constant 50% duty cycle, v30 lasers typically reach 90–100% of full optical output when operated at a frequency of 5 kHz and reach 65–80% optical output at 7 kHz. The percentage of optical output increases as duty cycle increases (at a constant PWM frequency) or as PWM frequency decreases (at a constant duty cycle).

  • Page 48: Figure 3-2 Representative V30 Waveforms

    CONTROLLING LASER POWER PAGE OEM v30 lasers are designed to operate at Command signal base frequencies up to 100 kHz; however, the choice of PWM frequency depends on the user’s specific application. In the majority of laser applica- tions, the UC-2000’s default Command signal frequency of 5 kHz has proven to work well. For high- speed motion applications that cannot tolerate any ripple in the optical beam response but still need adjustable power levels, we recommend the use of higher PWM frequencies, up to 100 kHz maximum.

  • Page 49: Operating Modes

    Figure 3-3 PWM Command signal waveform The v30’s PWM input (on either the Interface A or Interface B connector) consists of a high-speed optoisolator LED with a forward voltage drop (Vf) of 1.5 VDC. The PWM input frequency can range from DC (0 Hz) to 100 kHz.
  • Page 50 Command signal frequency (up to 100 kHz) in high-speed applications. Refer to the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) section for information regarding high-frequency operation. Important Note: NOVANTA lasers are designed for maximum performance at a 95% duty cycle. Increasing the maximum PWM percentage beyond 95% greatly increases the laser’s heat load with little or no corresponding increase in laser output power.

  • Page 51: Interface Connections

    • Interface B (RJ45) connector Two built-in interface options are available for integrating OEM v30 lasers—a DB-9 and an RJ45 interface connector. The RJ45 (Interface B) connector is useful when integrating v30’s into existing integrated laser systems previously configured for an RJ45 interface. For new Firestar OEM v30 installations, use the DB-9 (Interface A) connector.

  • Page 52: Figure 3-4 Interface A (Db-9) Connector Pinouts

    Failure to do so may damage the laser. Figure below illustrates the pin arrangement of the Interface A (9-pin female D-type subminiature) connector on the OEM v30’s rear panel while the following table on the next page provides connection descriptions.
  • Page 53 INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PAGE Table 3-3 Interface A (DB-9) pin descriptions Description Function Use this optoisolated voltage input for tickle and PWM signals referenced to PWM Negative (Pin 6). The tickle signal is a +5 VDC, 1 μs pulse at 5 kHz PWM Positive Input while the PWM Command signal is a +5 VDC, 5 kHz nominal (100 kHz...

  • Page 54: Figure 3-5 Db-9 Input Equivalent Schematic

    5V logic input buffer Off state Vmax +0.8 VDC On state Vmin +2.0 VDC @ Laser Enable 0.2 mA on state (continuous) Vmax +5.0 VDC @ 0.5 mA Do not apply a Laser Enable signal until the OEM v30’s internal +5 VDC power supply has stabilized (approximately 200 ms after DC power-up).

  • Page 55: Figure 3-6 Oem V30 Powered Laser Enable Circuit

    Figure below illustrates one method of applying the Laser Enable signal using a customer-supplied limit switch or relay contact powered by the OEM v30’s DC Out output (+5 V, 250 mA). Figure 3-6 OEM v30 powered Laser Enable circuit Figure below shows another variation for applying a Laser Enable signal.

  • Page 56: Figure 3-8 Plc Switched Laser Enable Circuit

    DC supply voltage is within limits. OEM v30 outputs are voltage sources. Each output can source only 20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum, to a ground referenced load (the ground reference, GND, is Pin 8).

  • Page 57: Figure 3-9 Db-9 Output Equivalent Schematic

    Sample output circuit You can monitor OEM v30 laser status remotely by connecting one or more outputs to an isolated 5 VDC solid state relay or PLC input module. Figure below illustrates the connections required to monitor the DB-9’s Lase Indicator status, or any other DB-9 output, using an isolated 5 VDC input module.

  • Page 58: Figure 3-11 Interface B (Rj45) Connector Pinouts

    Failure to do so may damage the laser. Figure below illustrates the pin arrangement of the Interface B (RJ45/8P8C) connector on the OEM v30’s rear panel while Table 3-6 on the next page provides connection descriptions.
  • Page 59 INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PAGE Table 3-6 Interface B (RJ45) pin descriptions Function Description Use this optoisolated voltage input for tickle and PWM signals referenced to PWM Negative (Pin 6). The tickle signal is a +5 VDC, 1 μs pulse at 5 kHz PWM Positive input while the PWM Command signal is a +5 VDC, 5 kHz nominal (100 kHz...

  • Page 60: Figure 3-12 Rj45 Input Equivalent Schematic

    INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PAGE RJ45 input circuitry The Interface B (RJ45) connector has two user inputs—a PWM input and an enable input. As described in the prior table, PWM Positive and PWM Negative are optoisolated to fully isolate PWM Command signals from other inputs and outputs. The Laser Enable input is ESD protected, but is not optoisolated, so this input signal must be conditioned by the user.
  • Page 61 VDC @ 0.5 mA Do not apply a Laser Enable signal until the OEM v30’s internal +5 VDC power supply has stabilized (approximately 200 ms after DC power-up). Figure below shows a method for applying a Laser Enable signal to the RJ45 Interface B connector. In this case, the customer must also supply the +5V voltage necessary to drive the circuit.

  • Page 62: Figure 3-13 Customer Powered Laser Enable Circuit

    OEM v30 outputs are voltage sources. Each output can source only 20 mA typical, 40 mA maximum, to a ground referenced load (the ground reference, GND, is Pin 8). The control board will be damaged if this current limit is exceeded.

  • Page 63: Figure 3-15 Rj45 Output Equivalent Schematic

    Sample output circuit You can monitor OEM v30 laser status remotely by connecting one or more outputs to an isolated 5 VDC solid state relay or PLC input module. Figure below illustrates the connections required to monitor the RJ45’s Laser OK status, or any other RJ45 output, using an...

  • Page 64: Figure 3-16 Laser Ok Output To Plc Input

    INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PAGE Figure 3-16 Laser OK output to PLC input...

  • Page 65: Oem V30 General Specifications

    PAGE OEM v30 general specifications Table 3-9 OEM v30 general specifications * Specifications subject to change without notice. All tests performed at 5 kHz, 95% duty cycle unless otherwise noted. † Typical. Actual wavelength range may vary from 10.2–10.8 μm.

  • Page 66: Oem V30 Package Outline Drawings

    OEM V30 PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS PAGE OEM v30 package outline drawings Figure 3-17 OEM v30 air-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions...

  • Page 67: Oem V30 Package Outline Drawings

    OEM V30 PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS PAGE OEM v30 package outline drawings Figure 3-18 OEM v30 fan-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions...

  • Page 68: Oem V30 Package Outline Drawings

    OEM V30 PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS PAGE OEM v30 package outline drawings Figure 3-19 OEM v30 water-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions...

  • Page 69: Oem V30 Packaging Instructions

    OEM V30 PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE OEM v30 packaging instructions Figure 3-20 OEM v30 air-cooled packaging instructions...

  • Page 70: Oem V30 Packaging Instructions

    OEM V30 PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE OEM v30 packaging instructions Figure 3-21 OEM v30 fan-water-cooled and pre-aligned packaging instructions...

  • Page 71: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    • Cleaning optical components Disabling the v30 laser Before performing any maintenance on your OEM v30 laser, be sure to completely disable the laser by disconnecting DC power from the laser. Daily inspections For water-cooled lasers, inspect cooling tubing connections for signs of leakage. Check for signs of condensation that may indicate the cooling water temperature is set below the dew point temperature.
  • Page 72 NOVANTA, Inc. or the optics manufacturer for handling instructions. Caution: Possible Equipment Damage If you operate your laser or marking head in a dirty or dusty environment, contact NOVANTA about the risks of doing so and precautions you can take to increase the longevity of your laser, marking head, and associated optical components.

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Because of their smaller beam diameter, Firestar lasers have significantly higher power densities than previous NOVANTA lasers. This means that any contamination on the laser’s output window (or on any optic in the beam path) can absorb enough energy to damage the optic. Inspect the output window and other beam delivery optics periodically for signs of contaminants and carefully clean as required.
  • Page 74 MAINTENANCE PAGE It may be necessary to use a fluffed cotton swab or cotton ball instead of a lens wipe to uniformly clean the entire surface of small-diameter mounted optics. Before using cleaning agents, read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and observe all necessary safety precautions.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE Gently, and without applying pressure, drag the damp lens wipe across the optical surface in a single pass. Do not rub or apply any pressure, especially when using a cotton swab. Drag the wipe without applying any downward pressure. Carefully examine the optic under a good light.
  • Page 76 Contact NOVANTA or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor for repair/replacement information. To troubleshoot the OEM v30 laser, it is necessary to understand the sequence of events that must happen before the laser can turn on and operate. Before you attempt to perform any service, we advise you to read the entire troubleshooting section and review the operational flowchart on the following page.

  • Page 77: Operational Flowchart

    OPERATIONAL FLOWCHART PAGE Operational flowchart The flowchart below illustrates the OEM v30’s start-up sequence. Figure 4-1 Operational flowchart...

  • Page 78: Led/Output Signal Status

    PAGE LED/output signal status On OEM v30 lasers, the PWR indicator illuminates green on DC power-up. The RDY LED illuminates yel- low when a Laser Enable signal is applied after which customer-supplied tickle and PWM Command sig- nals are passed through to the RF driver. When PWM Command pulses are applied (and are long enough to produce laser output) the LASE LED illuminates red.
  • Page 79 LED/OUTPUT SIGNAL STATUS PAGE Table 4-4 Laser Enable input not connected Table 4-5 Over Temperature fault 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details. Table 4-6 DC Voltage fault 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details.
  • Page 80 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details. LED/Interface B (RJ45) output status Tables below show how v30 LED and RJ45 output signal status changes as various operating and fault conditions occur. Table 4-8 Status LED and Interface B (RJ45) output signal overview 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details.
  • Page 81 LED/OUTPUT SIGNAL STATUS PAGE Table 4-10 Laser Enable input not connected 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details. Table 4-11 Over Temperature fault 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details. Table 4-12 DC Voltage fault 1 See the Laser fault indications section for details.

  • Page 82: Laser Fault Indications

    Laser fault indications OEM v30 lasers can indicate five specific fault conditions. In the event of certain faults, the RDY LED, PWR LED, or both will blink an error code, pause 1/2 second, and then repeat the code. This sequence continues until the fault is corrected and the laser is reset by cycling DC power to the laser.
  • Page 83 NOVANTA or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor. PWM Sense/Control Board fault A PWM Sense or control board fault is indicated by both RDY and PWR indicators flashing continuously. If this fault occurs, the laser requires service—contact NOVANTA or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor.

  • Page 84: Laser Troubleshooting

    Laser troubleshooting During normal operation or when laser faults occur, OEM v30 status LEDs and output signals annunciate laser status as previously described in Tables 5-2–5-13. This section provides more detailed information for troubleshooting and resolving a variety of laser faults.
  • Page 85 LASER TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE Symptom: • The following status LED and I/O states exist: LASE LED – Off Lase Indicator – Low (0V) Over-temp Fault – High (+5V) Laser OK – Low (0V) RDY LED – flashing Laser Ready – Low (0V) DC Voltage Fault –...
  • Page 86 On cold starts, verify that tickle pulses are being sent to the v30 OEM laser for a period of five to ten seconds before a PWM signal is applied. After correcting the problem, cycle DC power to reset the fault.

  • Page 87: Interface A (Db-9)

    Possible Causes: • If Pin 5, DC Out, is shorted to ground, the OEM v30 laser will not be damaged as the voltage regulator is protected by a current-limiting circuit. Remove the short circuit to re-enable the voltage output.

  • Page 88: Beam Delivery Optics

    Possible Causes: • If Pin 2, DC Out, is shorted to ground, the OEM v30 laser will shut down, but restarts automatically when the short-circuit is removed. Caution: Possible Equipment Damage If you operate your laser or marking head in a dirty or dusty environment, contact NOVANTA about...
  • Page 89 A risk of exposure to toxic elements, like zinc selenide, may result when certain optical or beam delivery components are damaged. In the event of damage to laser, marking head, or beam delivery optics, contact NOVANTA, Inc. or the optics manufacturer for handling instructions.
  • Page 90 BEAM DELIVERY OPTICS PAGE This page is left blank intentionally...

  • Page 91: Index

    INDEX PAGE Index Symbols specifications, 3-21 1/2" cooling tubing 1-5, 1-7, 1-10 +30 VDC power 1-13, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 3-3, 3-21, 4- 13, 4-15 Caution +5 VDC Power. See DC Out output aperture seal, 2-4 beam diameter, 3-2, 4-3 condensation damage, 1-10 Agency compliance.
  • Page 92 PAGE Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2, 5, 6, 1-2 Controls and indicators 7, 2-2—2-3 Collimators 3-3 OEM v30 front panel, 2-2 Command signal 7, 1-15, 1-16, 3-5, 3-6—3-7 OEM v30 rear panel, 2-3 base frequency, 3-6 Control signals 3-5—3-7 PWM duty cycle, 3-6—3-7...
  • Page 93 INDEX PAGE Copyright information viii fuse location, 1-16 Customer Service x DC power supply 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 4-13, 4-15, 4-16 connecting, 1-11—1-12 ground, 1-12 Daily inspections 4-2 specifications, 1-13 Danger DC Sense Fault 4-12, 4-13, 4-16 DC Voltage Fault output 3-13, 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, definition, 1 explosive atmospheres, 1 4-11, 4-13, 4-15, 4-16...
  • Page 94 Firestar base plate Over Temperature fault, 3-10, 3-16, 4-9, 4-11, 4- mounting, 1-6 12, 4-14 OEM v30 laser 1-4, 1-5 Over Voltage fault, 3-10, 3-13, 3-16, 3-19, 4-12, 4- technical overview, 3-2—3-4 13, 4-15 Five second delay 7, 1-2, 2-4...
  • Page 95 INDEX PAGE label locations, 4 v30 powered Laser Enable circuit, 3-12 other hazards, 3 Inspections terminology, 1 daily, 4-2 incoming, 1-3 Incoming inspection 1-3 Interlock. See Laser Enable input Indicators and controls 7, 2-2—2-3 Introduction 1-2 Inventory 1-4—1-5 Interface A connector. See DB-9 (Interface A)
  • Page 96 INDEX PAGE signal description, 3-10 Optical accessories mounting 2-2 signal specifications, 3-14 Optical components Laser Safety Handbook 3 cleaning, 4-3—4-5 Laser safety information 1—9 cleaning materials, 4-4 OEM products, 1-2 guidelines, 4-4 Laser troubleshooting 4-13—4-18 Optical output pulse waveforms, 3-6 Laser tube 7, 1-6, 4-6 description, 3-2 Optical resonator 3-2...
  • Page 97 INDEX PAGE Laser Ready, 3-10, 3-13, 3-14, 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 4- signal description, 3-10, 3-16 13, 4-14, 4-15, 4-16 PWM Positive input 1-2, 1-15, 2-6, 3-6, 3-8, 3-9, Overtemp Fault, 3-10, 3-13, 3-14, 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 3-11, 3-12, 3-15, 3-17, 3-18 4-13, 4-14, 4-15, 4-16 signal description, 3-10, 3-16 Temperature OK, 3-16, 3-19, 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, 4-...
  • Page 98 4-12—4-13 RJ45 input circuit, 3-18 Tubing adaptors 1-7 RJ45 output circuit, 3-19 Tubing. See Cooling tubing OEM v30, 3-21 PWM Command signal, 3-7 UC-2000 Laser Controller 1-15—1-16, 2-5, 3-5, 3- 7, 3-8 Status LEDs 2-4, 3-9, 4-8—4-12, 4-13, 4-14, 4-15,...
  • Page 99 INDEX PAGE aerosol dusters, 2, 4-17 air contaminants, 2 definition, 1 electrical noise, 1-15, 3-6, 3-11, 3-17 five-second delay function, 2-4 hazardous radiation exposure, 2 labels, 4, 7 laser output, 1-15, 3-6, 3-11, 3-17 laser safety precautions, 2 Quick Start Plug, 1-14 toxic exposure, 4-2, 4-18 UC-2000 Gate logic, 3-8 Warning labels 3, 4, 7, 4-2...
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