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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Laser and Tube Design ..................................28 Optical Setup ....................................30 Optical Isolator ....................................31 Beam Delivery ....................................32 Focusing Optics ....................................32 RF Power Supply ....................................37 Control Signals ....................................37 Operation Modes ..................................... 38 User I/O Connection Summary ................................ 43 User I/O Connection Summary (Continued) ............................
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Figure 1-2 Anatomy of a model number............................12 Figure 2-2 Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the risk of damage to the eyes when operating the laser..................................15 p100 label locations ..................................18 p150 label locations ..................................
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Figure 3-18 output driving warning lamp ............................55 Figure 3-19 output driving relay..............................55 Figure 3-20 output driving PLC input module..........................56 Table 3-10 p100 general specifications............................59 Figure 3-21 p100/150 outline & mounting drawings pg. 1 of 2...................... 61 Figure 3-22 p100 outline and mounting drawings pg.
For your protection, carefully read these instructions before installing and operating the scan head. 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. Safety Symbols DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
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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.
NOVANTA, or the optics manufacturer for handling instructions. • If you operate your laser in dirty or dusty environments, 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.
Warranty Information This is to certify that p100/150 lasers are guaranteed by NOVANTA® to be free of all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to any defect caused by negligence, misuse (including environ-mental factors), accident, alteration, or improper maintenance.
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.
Also reference the p100/150 quick start guide located on our website. Unpacking/Packing, Storage/Shipping, Mounting, Connecting, Cooling, Contents • NOVANTA® recommends saving all of the laser’s original packaging. This specially designed packaging will protect the laser from damage during storage, relocation and/or shipping.
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Guide Series at Novanta.com for re-packaging p100/150 laser. • See the drawings located on our website Novanta.com, or in the technical reference chapter in this operation manual mounting sections in the p100/150 Quick Start Guide located on our website. When mounting the laser, use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate.
Customer Communication Flier– Instead of the laser manual CD, please follow the instructions for our latest laser manual(s) located on our website. • p100 Pulsed Laser – The p100 laser is a compact laser generating 100 W aver-age power and peak power greater than 390 W •...
The last letter in the model number indicates the current model version beginning with “B”. The OEM p100 laser is available only in an OEM water-cooled configuration so model number PSP100SB designates a “B” version OEM water-cooled...
LASER SAFETY PAGE Laser Safety This section contains safety information that you will need to know prior to getting started. • Hazard Information – includes equipment label terms and hazards, please familiarize yourself with all definitions and their significance. • General &...
GENERAL HAZARDS (CONTINUED) PAGE General Hazards (Continued) Warning: Serious Personal Injury Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct or reflected laser energy. CO2 laser radiation can be reflected from metallic objects even though the surface is darkened. Direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries leading to permanent eye damage or blindness.
GENERAL HAZARDS (CONTINUED) PAGE General Hazards (Continued) Warning: Serious Personal Injury Never use organic material or metals as a beam blocker. There are very few exceptions, e.g., black anodized metal such as aluminum because this is not reflective surface. Figure 2-2 Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the risk of damage to the eyes when operating the laser.
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 Additional Laser Safety Information The NOVANTA web site (http://www.Novanta.com/LaserFacts/safetyinfo.html) contains an online laser safety handbook that provides information on (1) Laser Safety Standards for OEM’s/System Integrators, (2) Laser Safety Standards for End Users, (3) References and Sources, and (4) Assistance with Requirements.
Because OEM laser products are intended for incorporation as components in a laser processing system, they do not meet all of the Standards for complete laser processing systems as specified by 21 CFR, §1040 or EN 30825-1. NOVANTA, assumes no responsibility for the compliance of the system into which OEM laser products are integrated.
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 21 CFR, Laser Products without additional safeguards. In the U.S., the Buyer of these OEM laser components is solely responsible for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to an end user complies with all laser safety requirements before the actual sale of the system.
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 sub-sequent sale are not subject to this Standard, since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard.”...
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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE STANDARDS PAGE p100/150 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. Table 2-1 Class 4 safety features Available on Required by: Feature Location Description CDRH EN60825-14 p100/p150 On/Off/Reset Key switch controls power...
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Not available 0n p100/150 OEM Lasers When integrating NOVANTA® p100/150 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 p100/150 lasers comply with the relevant requirements of 2014/30/EU, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, as summarized in Table 2-2 below.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW PAGE Technical overview This section is a technical reference for your p100/150 laser and contains the following information: • Technical overview – briefly describes ’s technology, design RF power supply and basic optical setup. • Controlling laser power – explains various aspects of control signals. •...
The p100/150 is a pulsed 100/150-watt laser based on NOVANTA® popular t-Series laser developed using new technology patented by NOVANTA. While the average power of the p100 is similar to the ti100 at 100 W, the p100’s peak pulsed output power is typically 400 W and the p150’s peak pulsed output power is 600 W.
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Based on the same proven technology behind the success of NOVANTA t- Series, the p100/150’s peak pulse power takes materials processing a step further by allowing users to cut faster and drill deeper through a variety of materials with minimal heat affect zone and superior cut edge quality.
OPTICAL SETUP PAGE onto itself after the beam exits the resonator through a ‘folding block’ that directs the ‘beam through’ an internal lens system. First the beam is focused through an aperture, a second lens then collimates the beam at an expanded size with lower divergence than the raw beam. Finally, a protective output window on the laser’s front plate ensures that the internal beam conditioning optics stay clean.
OPTICAL ISOLATOR PAGE laser-based material processing system and each element should be approached with the same careful attention to detail. Warning: Serious Personal Injury The long 10.6 µm wavelength of CO2 lasers is easily reflected or scattered off metallic surfaces which can lead to personnel injury and/or damage to equipment.
Laser tube p100/150 lasers were developed using new technology patented by NOVANTA®. ’s patented “p” technology, include RF components that are integrated within the laser body itself, eliminating the need for external RF boxes and cables.
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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.
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FOCUSING OPTICS PAGE Table 3-1a Dew point temperatures in Fahrenheit. Dew Point Table °F...
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FOCUSING OPTICS PAGE Table 3-1a Dew point temperatures in Celsius or Centigrade. Dew Point Table °C Dew point The dew point table provides dew point temperatures for a range of air temperature and relative humidity values. Remember that the laser’s coolant temperature must be set above the dew point temperatures given in the chart but should not exceed 22 °C (72 °F).
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FOCUSING OPTICS PAGE Temperature set-point Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and longevity of your laser. When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture condenses out of the surrounding air), condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of electronics and damage to optical surfaces.
RF POWER SUPPLY PAGE Table 3-4 Assist gas purity specifications. Assist Gas Typical Purpose Specification Breathing Grade > 99.9996% purity; filtered to ISO Class 1 Cutting/ Drilling particulate level Compressed Instrument-grade air filtered and dried to ISO 8573- Cutting/Drilling 1:2010 Class 1, 2, 1 (< 10 1.0– 5.0 µm particles/m3; < –40 °F (–40 °C) dew point <...
OPERATION MODES PAGE Tickle pulse Tickle pulses pre-ionize the laser gas to just below the lasing threshold so that a further increase in pulse width adds enough energy to the plasma to cause laser emission. Tickle pulses cause the laser to respond predictably and almost instantaneously to PWM Command signals, even when there is considerable delay (laser off time) between applied Command signals.
OPERATION MODES PAGE Command signal The modulated Command signal applied between Pin 9, PWM Input, and Pin 1, PWM Return, of the User I/O connector on the p100/150 laser has two parameters: pulse frequency, and PWM duty cycle. By changing these two parameters, you can command the beam to perform a variety of marking, cutting, welding, or drilling operations.
OPERATION MODES PAGE Laser power is nominally linearly proportional to the PWM duty cycle. As PWM frequency increases, it will take a larger duty cycle before the laser starts to fire. However, at high PWM frequencies there is a significant threshold effect as shown in the figure below. Figure 3-4 Typical power curve.
USER I/O CONNECTION SUMMARY PAGE Marking/engraving operation When the delay between the end of one PWM Command signal pulse and the beginning of the next PWM pulse exceeds 200 microseconds (less than or equal to 5 kHz), ’s on-board tickle generator sends a tickle pulse to maintain plasma ionization in the tube.
USER I/O CONNECTION SUMMARY (CONTINUED) PAGE User I/O Connection Summary (Continued) The table below provides a quick reference summary to p100/150 user I/O connections. Table 3-6 User I/O pin descriptions. Function Description Pin 1 PWM Return Use this input pin as the return side of the PWM Command signal. Apply a positive or negative voltage (±5–24 VDC) with respect to Pin 11, Input Common, to reset or remote keyswitch the laser.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS PAGE Apply a positive or negative voltage (±5–24 VDC) with respect to Pin 11, Input Common, to enable the laser.. If your system does not supply a Shutter Open Request signal, this pin must be connected to a voltage source in the range of ±5–24 VDC. Refer to the prior Pin 10 Shutter Open Request input figure for a diagram showing how the Shutter Open Request input...
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS PAGE Figure 3-10 Auxiliary DC power diagram. Table 3-7 User I/O pin descriptions continued. Function Description This connection provides +5 VDC for driving external inputs or outputs. The +5 VDC Auxiliary Power output can source up to 0.5 A + 5 VDC Auxiliary Power Pin 4 and is protected by a 0.5 A self-resetting fuse.
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2. Refer to the following table for input circuit specifications. Important Note: When connecting field wiring to the Remote Reset/Start Request input, use twisted pair and/or shielded cabling. Refer to NOVANTA® Technical Bulletin #021 for details. Pin 3 Remote Interlock •...
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS PAGE • Use this pin to connect return lines for Remote Interlock, Shutter Open Request, and Remote Reset/Start Request lines. Refer to Table 5-4 for input circuit specifications. Warning: Serious Personal Injury The use of the Quick Start Plug bypasses the laser’s safety interlock function, potentially exposing personnel in the area to invisible infrared laser radiation.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS PAGE The figure below illustrates the input circuit’s equivalent internal schematic while the table below provides p100/150 input circuit specifications. Figure 3-12 Input equivalent schematic. Table 3-8 Input circuit specifications. Input Signal Name Input Device Type and Specifications High-speed opto-isolator LED, forward voltage drops (Vf) 1.5 VDC Off state Vmax +0.8 VDC PWM Input...
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INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS PAGE P100/150’s optically-isolated outputs are useful for sending laser status to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or computerized control system. Each of the five outputs can source 50 mA at ±24 VDC maximum for a total load of 250 mA. For controlling larger loads, use these outputs to drive a control relay.
SAMPLE I/O CIRCUITS PAGE Sample I/O Circuits Sample inputs Figure below illustrates one method of supplying a Remote Interlock signal using a customer-supplied limit switch. ’s +24 VDC Auxiliary Power output powers the circuit. Note that Pin 4, +5 VDC Auxiliary Power, could have been used instead, depending on circuit voltage requirements.
SAMPLE I/O CIRCUITS PAGE A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) can also drive inputs. Figure below shows a typical method for connecting to a PLC output module when only one input is used. Figure 3-16 PLC driven interlock signal. When multiple PLC outputs are used, connect inputs to the PLC as shown in the figure below. By supplying voltage (+VDC) to Pin 11, Input Common, and pulling individual inputs to ground, each input can be independently activated by the PLC’s output module.
SAMPLE I/O CIRCUITS PAGE Sample Outputs P100/150’s opto-isolated, bi-directional switched outputs can drive small loads (50 mA max), PLC inputs, or relays that can control higher current loads. The following figure illustrates one method of controlling a remote warning lamp using power supplied by ’s +24 VDC Auxiliary Power output. Remember to size current-limiting resistor, R1, so that the current draw does not exceed 50 mA.
DC POWER CABLES PAGE The figure below illustrates how ’s outputs can drive the DC Input Module of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). By supplying voltage (+VDC) to Pin 13, Output Common, each output is independently switched to activate individual PLC inputs. Figure 3-20 output driving PLC input module.
KEYSWITCH FUNCTIONS PAGE Warning: Serious Personal Injury Hazardous DC voltages exist on DC power supply output terminals when the power supply is energized. Contacting energized terminals may result in serious personal injury or death. Protect all 48 VDC connections from incidental contact in accordance with local, state, and national code requirements for electrical insulation and labeling.
Important Note: When connecting field wiring to the Remote Reset/Start Request input, use twisted pair and/or shielded cabling. Refer to NOVANTA® Technical Bulletin #021 for details. After the Laser Ready output closes, a five-second delay occurs before lasing is enabled.
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REMOTE INTERLOCK FUNCTIONS PAGE Lasing is enabled when a Remote Interlock signal is present (INT LED illuminated green), if the RDY LED is illuminated and a Shutter Open Request signal is applied. Lasing is disabled when the Remote Interlock signal is removed (INT LED red, RDY LED off). DC power is applied to the RF driver only when the INT LED is green and the RDY LED is yellow.
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REMOTE INTERLOCK FUNCTIONS PAGE Current 10 mA @ +6.7 VDC Frequency Range Single shot to 100 kHz Duty Cycle Range ≤ 37.5% Pulse Length, max 600 μs Logic Low State (Vmin–Vmax) 0.0 to +0.8 VDC Logic High State (Vmin–Vmax) +3.5 to +6.7 VDC Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 15 °C–40 °C...
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REMOTE INTERLOCK FUNCTIONS PAGE Table 3-11 p150 general specifications. p150 (10.2 μm) Perimeter p150 (9.3 μm) p150 (10.6 μm) Output Specifications 9.3 ±±0.1 10.25 ±±0.1 10.6 ±±0.1 Wavelength typical (μm) Average Power Output (minimum) 150W Peak Power, typ 600 W 550 W 600W Peak Pulse Energy, (maximum)
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REMOTE INTERLOCK FUNCTIONS PAGE Coolant Temperature 18–22 °C ± 1.0 °C Coolant Temperature Stability Coolant Water Physical Specifications Length 31.4 in (798mm) Width 5.2 in (132 mm) Width 6.1 in (155 mm) Weight 40.0 lb (13.6 kg) * Specifications subject to change without notice. Measurements performed at 5 kHz, 37.5% duty cycle unless otherwise noted. 1 Measured at 1kHz, 10% Duty Cycle.
DC Power Cables from the DC power supply. Caution: Possible Equipment Damage If you operate the laser in dirty or dusty environments, contact NOVANTA® about the risks of doing so and precautions you can take to increase the longevity for the laser system and associated optical...
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 the laser or beam delivery optics, contact NOVANTA® or the optics manufacturer for handling instructions.
To prevent dust and debris from damaging these optical surfaces, always connect nitrogen or filtered air to the laser’s Gas Purge port. Important Note: Failure to properly package the laser using NOVANTA®-supplied shipping boxes and foam/cardboard inserts as shown in the Packaging instructions may void the warranty.
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CLEANING OPTICAL COMPONENTS PAGE • Always place optics lens on a tissue or suitable equivalent material for protection; never place optics on hard or rough surfaces. • It may be necessary to use a cotton ball or fluffed cotton swab instead of a lens wipe to uniformly clean the entire surface of small-diameter mounted optics.
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Always be aware of the beam’s path and always use a beam block while testing. Caution: Possible Equipment Damage Attempting repair of a NOVANTA laser without the express authorization of NOVANTA, will void the product warranty. If troubleshooting or service assistance is required, please contact NOVANTA...
STATUS LEDS PAGE Status LEDs Table 4-2 p100, p150 Input/output & LED Status Signals.
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STATUS LEDS PAGE p100/150 LED indicators, also mirrored as output signals on the User I/O connector, provide status information to the user. Table 6-2 shows input/output signal and LED indicator states during normal and fault conditions. User I/O outputs are Closed when the state indicated by the signal name is logically True.
LASER FAULT INDICATIONS PAGE the User I/O connector so that Pin 15 (Input Common) is jumpered to Pin 12 (Auxiliary DC Power Ground) and Pin 14 (Shutter Open Request) is jumpered to Pin 4 (+5 VDC Auxiliary Power). When a Shutter Open Request signal is applied to the laser, PWM Command signals are inhibited until the shutter circuit is fully enabled..
RF Driver’s 48-volt switching circuitry fails. A RF drive switch fault is indicated when the RDY LED flashes 3 blinks and the Laser Ready output Closes. If a RF Drive Switch fault occurs, the laser requires service-Contact Contact NOVANTA® Customer Service or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor.
Apply a PWM Command signal (at < 5% duty cycle) until the fault clears—typically less than 30 seconds. With either method, when breakdown does occur, lasing will begin immediately at the commanded PWM parameters without cycling DC power. If the No-Strike condition persists, contact NOVANTA® or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor.
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® or the optics manufacturer for handling instructions Symptom: •...
INDEX PAGE Index Collimator 35 Command signal 43, 51 base frequency, 43 Symbols duty cycle, 43 +5 VDC Auxiliary Power 53 Condensation damage 77 +5 VDC output 55 Contact information signal description, 55 European headquarters, 8 Control signals 42–43 +24 VDC 63 Tickle pulse, 42 +24 VDC Auxiliary Power 53 Copyright information 6...
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Inspections Input Common 57 daily, 77 pin description, 54 Interlock Open Output signals pin description, 54, 60 92 NOVANTA p100/150 Operator’s Manual Version 2.9 Laser Ready, 59 Output Common, 59 Keyswitch functions Over Temperature, 59 integrating, 66 Over Temperature 59...
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