Control Connections - Novanta v40 User Manual

CONTROL CONNECTIONS

6. Connect the other hot wire, typically black or red, from your voltage source to terminal "N" (AC
Neutral).
7. Connect the ground (earth) wire, typically green, from your AC voltage source to the terminal
labeled with the ground symbol.
Control connections
All control connections to the v40 laser are made through the 15-pin User I/O connector on v40's rear
panel. The User I/O port receives power commands from the NOVANTA's UC-2000 Universal Laser
Controller and also serves as the connection point for auxiliary signals between the laser and any parts
handling, automation, or monitoring equipment.
Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to the PWM Input /
PWM Return connections. In electrically noisy environments, long lengths of unshielded wire act like
an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing.
UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller
NOVANTA recommends the use of a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to generate pulse width modu-
lated (PWM) Command signals that control the laser's output power. To connect a UC-2000 Controller
(not included with the v40 laser), perform the following steps:
1. Remove DC power from the laser.
2. Locate the Quick Start Plug in the ship kit.
3. Connect the Quick Start Plug to the User I/O connector on the rear of the laser.
4. Attach the BNC connector on the end of the UC-2000's Power/Control cable to the BNC
connector on the rear of the Quick Start Plug.
5. Connect the miniature DC power plug on the UC-2000's Power/Control cable to the miniature
connector on the cable from the UC-2000's wall plug transformer.
6. Connect the mini-DIN connector on other end of the UC-2000's Power/Control cable to the
Laser connector on the rear panel of the UC-2000.
Important Note: v40 lasers can be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal
source. See Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for signal descriptions.
Refer to User I/O connections in the same chapter for signal specifications and connection details.
Quick Start Plug
The Quick Start Plug is not included with SAB models but may be ordered separately.
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