Initial Start-Up; With A Uc-2000 Controller; Initial Start-Up (Continued) - Novanta v40 User Manual

INITIAL START-UP

Initial start-up
The Initial start-up section includes subsections:
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With a UC-2000 Controller

• Without a UC-2000 Controller
On v40 OEM lasers, remote interlock (INT) faults are not latched. Clearing the fault condition re-
enables the RDY indicator and the laser will fire after the five-second delay provided that the SHT
indicator is lit and a PWM Command signal is applied. Because exposure to 10.6 μm CO2 laser
radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries and seriously burn human tissue, the OEM or System
Integrator must ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent unintended lasing.
Because of their smaller beam diameter, v40 lasers have significantly higher power densities than
previous NOVANTA lasers. This means that even a small amount of contamination on the laser's
output coupler can absorb enough energy to damage the optic. Inspect the output coupler
periodically for signs of contaminants and carefully clean as required. In dirty environments, purge
the output coupler using filtered air or nitrogen to prevent vapors and debris from accumulating on
the optical surface
With a UC-2000 Controller
Before your v40 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; do not attempt to control the laser or UC-2000 externally.
This Class IV laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 10.6 μm CO2 wavelength
band. Since direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries, always wear eye
protection when in the same area as an exposed laser beam. Do not allow the laser beam to contact a
person. This product emits an invisible laser beam that is capable of seriously burning human tissue.
Always be aware of the beam's path and always use a beam block while testing.

Initial start-up (continued)

Warning: Serious Personal Injury
Caution: Possible Equipment Damage
Danger: Serious Personal Injury
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