Novanta v40 User Manual page 43

INITIAL START-UP (CONTINUED)
Important Note: When performing the initial start-up sequence, you must first connect the Quick
Start Plug or you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Shutter Open Request signals to the
User I/O connector. See User I/O connections in the Technical Reference chapter for User I/O pinouts
and signal descriptions.
Starting auxiliary equipment
1 Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eyewear.
2 Place a beam block 24" (61 cm) from the laser aperture to prevent the beam from traveling
beyond the work area.
3 On water-cooled systems, turn on the chiller (set between 18 °C–22 °C) and verify it is delivering
1.0 GPM (3.8 lpm) at less than 60 PSI (4.1 bar) of pressure. Examine all cooling connections care-
fully for leaks.
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent
condensation and water damage to your v40 laser.
Important Note: If you have not yet operated your UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller, refer to
the UC-2000 Laser Controller Operator's Manual for setup and operation instructions before continuing.
4 Set the UC-2000 to MANUAL mode, and then set the PWM Adj Knob to provide zero percent
output (0.0%). The UC-2000's Lase indicator should be Off.
5 Verify that the laser's Keyswitch (if equipped) is in the OFF position.
6 Turn on the DC power supply.
If the Quick Start Plug is installed, the INT (Remote Interlock) indicator will illuminate green and the SHT
(Shutter) indicator will illuminate blue—if the manual Shutter Switch is Open. The TMP (Temperature)
indicator will illuminate green if laser temperature is within safe operating limits.
Starting your v40 laser
Important Note: RDY and SHT LEDs denote separate control functions. Although the RDY lamp
may light while the SHT LED is Off (Shutter Switch Closed or Shutter Open Request signal missing), no
power is applied to the RF boards until both RDY and SHT indicators are illuminated.
1 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed, remove its aperture dust cover.
Caution: Possible Equipment Damage
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