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Datalogic VLASE IR 1109-1 42 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 VLASE™ IR USER MANUAL InfraRed Laser Marker...
  • Page 2 Electronic versions of this document may be downloaded from the Datalogic website (www.datalogic.com). If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other Datalogic pub- lications, please let us know via the "Contact" page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .........................VII About this Manual ......................vii Manual Conventions .......................... vii Technical Support ......................viii Support Through the Website ......................viii Reseller Technical Support ......................viii CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION..................1 About the Laser Marker ....................1 Model Description ......................2 CE Compliance .........................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Plug connector .......................... 24 Muting device ..........................24 Interlock Out ............................25 Control Rack back panel connector ..................25 Plug Connector .........................26 Command Box (laser control) ......................27 Control rack back panel connector ..................27 Muting Device ..........................29 Axes (I/O Control) ..........................30 Control rack back panel connector ..................30 RS232 (COM3) ...........................32 Control rack back panel connector ..................
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Remote desktop connection .................... 73 CHAPTER 7. ACCESSORIES..................75 Control Box ........................75 Remote Start Foot Switch ....................76 I/O interface ........................76 MARVIS™ Add-on ......................77 MARVIS™ LED Ring Light ID 50mm - White ...................77 Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF) ................. 78 Fume Extractor ......................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS APPENDIX F. RECOVER THE LASER MARKER ............120 Overview ........................120 How to recover the laser marker ................... 120 Recover the system: ........................120 Initialize the Hardware ........................123 Customize the marking software ....................124 APPENDIX G. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ............... 125 Control Rack ........................ 126 Resonator ........................

  • Page 7: Preface

    PREFACE ABOUT THIS MANUAL This User Manual (UM) is provided for users seeking advanced technical information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick Refer- ence Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product can be down- loaded free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual. Manual Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or...

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    PREFACE TECHNICAL SUPPORT Support Through the Website Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to ( www.datalogic.com For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon , and type in the name of the product you’re looking for.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The operator is required to carefully read the section of the manual concerning safety instructions as well as the sections related to matters falling under her/his responsibility. Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use of the laser marker of its manufacture. CAUTION BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER MARKER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 10: Model Description

    Datalogic commercial reference contacts. Since April 20th, 2016 the main European directives applicable to Datalogic products require inclusion of an adequate analysis and assess- ment of the risk(s). This evaluation was carried out in relation to the applicable points of the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity.

  • Page 11: Fcc Compliance

    Datalogic is available for providing to the customers all the information in its possession to help in complying with applicable standards.

  • Page 12: Overview

    The new laser marker control platform allows for an easy integration in industrial envi- ronments and complies with the standard of the other Datalogic laser markers, with the same philosophy implemented in Arex™. Based on the optical layout of the Datalogic Violino™ laser source, the Vlase™ family...

  • Page 13: Operation Of A Laser Marker With Galvometric Scanning

    OVERVIEW Operation of a Laser Marker with Galvometric Scanning During the marking the laser generates an invisible, high-energy infrared beam. In order to obtain a more accurate focus, the laser beam is first enlarged using an optical expansion system and then deflected by a scanning system consisting of two mirrors mounted on galvanometric motors.

  • Page 14: Important Warnings

    Access to the internal parts of the laser marker is allowed only to authorized personnel, duly qualified and trained with regards to risks of optical and electrical nature. Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for work carried out on active parts by untrained or unauthorized personnel.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installation

    Carefully remove the laser marker from the packaging using both hands. Figure 1: Unpacking Keep all packing materials until the laser has been inspected for completeness and dam- age. If something is missing or defective, call Datalogic (see " Technical Support" on page for contact details).

  • Page 16: Contents Of The Packaging

    INSTALLATION CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING Control Rack Resonator Power Supply cables RF Cable Resonator Cable Optical fiber cable Scan Head Command Box cable Interlock cable Cable Command Box Interlock Interlock OUT MUTING DEVICE MUTING DEVICE Selector keys USB Recovery Disk Cable glands Test report and sample test Rack Fixing Brackets...

  • Page 17: On Moisture Condensation

    ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION If the laser marker is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may con- dense inside or outside the laser product. This moisture condensation may cause a mal- function of the laser marker. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring the laser marker from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) and when you use the laser marker in a humid place.

  • Page 18: Fixing And Positioning

    INSTALLATION FIXING AND POSITIONING Fix the laser marker according to instructions shown in the figures. CAUTION It is mandatory to secure the laser marker before you start marking, since improper securing or positioning may cause serious damage. Do not secure the laser marker in a way other than the one described in the CAUTION figure.

  • Page 19: Control Rack Installation

    CONTROL RACK INSTALLATION CONTROL RACK INSTALLATION Horizontal installation The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommendations below. Figure 2: Control rack horizontal positioning The control rack can be installed on a standard 19" rack cabinet using the fixing brackets supplied as a standard equipment.

  • Page 20: Vertical Installation

    INSTALLATION Vertical installation The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommendations below. Figure 4: Control rack vertical positioning All dimensions are in millimeters. NOTE The control rack MUST be fixed to a side wall using the appropriate fixing points placed on the side of the control rack.

  • Page 21: Resonator Installation

    RESONATOR INSTALLATION RESONATOR INSTALLATION The resonator can be installed in any orientation and must be fixed to a suitable base (not supplied by Datalogic) using the dedicated threaded holes. 4x Fixing holes M6X1 2x Reference holes Ø6H7 Beam Exit Figure 6: Resonator fixing points All dimensions are in millimeters.

  • Page 22: Iinstallation Environment

    INSTALLATION IINSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Control Rack The control rack must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow and correct housing of the cables. The control rack uses a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling.

  • Page 23: Resonator

    IINSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Resonator The resonator must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow and correct housing of the cables. The resonator uses a a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling.

  • Page 24: Fume / Dust Extractor

    INSTALLATION FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR During the marking process, dust and/or fume may be produced. It is important to use an adequate fume/dust extractor and/or air filtration (see " Fume Extractor" on page 78 Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the release of chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser marker itself.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Technical Specifications

    CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS VLASE IR MODELS 1109-1x42 1209-1x42 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage (main power supply) V (AC) 100 to 240 @ 50-60 Hz Max. Input Current (main power supply) Max power LASER SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS Laser Type DPSSL (Diode Pumped Solid State Laser) Nominal Power 17.0 Avarege Power at reference Rep.
  • Page 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VLASE IR MODELS 1109-1x42 1209-1x42 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 122x430x480 Control Rack dimensions (HxWxD) 4.8x16.9x18.9 Control Rack Weight 33.1 Forced Air Cooling Control Rack Cooling Rack fans: L10@40°C = 60000 h 166x128x686 Resonator dimensions (HxWxD) 6.5x5.0x27.0 Resonator Weight 15.4 Forced Air Cooling Resonator Cooling Resonator fan: L10@40°C = 70000 h Noise...

  • Page 27: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Resonator A description of the main parts of the resonator unit is provided here below: Figure 1: Resonator overview (bottom and side views) 1. MDR signals connector 2. RF connector 3. Optic fiber inlet 4. Cooling fan 5.

  • Page 28: Control Rack

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTROL RACK A description of the main parts of the control rack unit is provided here below: Figure 2: Control Rack overview (front and back views) 1. Status LED 2. Enable selector 3. Key selector 4. USB port 5.

  • Page 29: Marking Area Specification

    MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION Datalogic provides a wide range of laser marker models with different F-Theta scan lenses configurations. These configurations are provided to best match customer needs regarding marking field size, working distance and power density. Contact Datalogic if other configurations are necessary.
  • Page 30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Working Distance is defined as the distance between the center of the marking area (defined in the focal plane) and the closest mechanical edge of the F-Theta scan lens. Refer to the following figure. NOTE Fixing Distance is defined as the distance between the base of the resona- tor and the marking area.

  • Page 31: Connectors Specifications

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Interlock Disables the Class4 laser source inside the laser marker. Interlock internal circuit is designed to comply with the single fault condition. Control Rack back panel connector Type SWITCHCRAFT TB Series male Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) panel mount connector, 4 pins. Figure 4: Interlock connector, male panel plug (front view) SIGNAL TYPE...

  • Page 32: Plug Connector

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Plug connector Connector type SWITCHCRAFT TA Series Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) female cable mount con- nector, 4 pins. Figure 6: Female cable mount connector cod. TY4F (solder view) To restore the marking system it is necessary to repeat the " Before turning on the laser marker, be sure that the laser marker is connected as previ- ously described.

  • Page 33: Interlock Out

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Interlock Out The Interlock Out allows monitoring of the interlock connector operation. Control Rack back panel connector Panel socket BINDER, 4 pins female, 719 series. Figure 9: Interlock Out connector, female panel socket (front view) SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION INT_OUT_A_COLLECTOR COLLECTOR Interlock Out signal A (INT_OUT_A)

  • Page 34: Plug Connector

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Plug Connector Binder male cable mount connectors, 719 series, 4 pins. Figure 11: Male cable mount connector cod. 09-9767-00-04 (front view) VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 35: Command Box (Laser Control)

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Command Box (laser control) Control rack back panel connector Panel socket Sub-D, 25 pins, female. Figure 12: Command Box connector, female panel socket (front view) SIGNAL TYPE*** DESCRIPTION Output Power 12V DC power supply available for EXT_EN- 12V_ENABLE_B Supply ABLE_B (max 250mA) Secondary external ENABLE signal:...
  • Page 36 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL TYPE*** DESCRIPTION RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT This signal is used to know if the marking process is finished: Digital Output - ON at the end of marking process This signal is used to know if the system is already warmed up: POWER_ON...

  • Page 37: Muting Device

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Muting Device Sub-D, 25 pins, male, with shell. Figure 13: Command Box Muting Device provided If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected, the laser marker enable is bypassed. CAUTION Internal electric diagram Figure 14: Command Box Muting Device electric diagram USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Axes (I/O Control)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Axes (I/O Control) Control rack back panel connector Plug Sub-D, 25 pins, male. Figure 15: Axes connector, male panel plug (front view) SIGNAL TYPE** DESCRIPTION Output Power Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for EXT_12V Supply drive input logical HIGH (max 250mA) OUTPUT_0 (*) or Generic output or Y-Axis drive step signal Digital Output...
  • Page 39 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL TYPE** DESCRIPTION OUTPUT_7 (*) or Generic output or X-Axis drive direction sig- Digital Output DIR X INPUT 9 Digital Input Generic Input INPUT 8 Digital Input Generic Input Generic input or R-Axis home sensor input. INPUT_7 (*) or Digital Input The home search is stopped when this signal ZERO R...

  • Page 40: Rs232 (Com3)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RS232 (COM3) Control rack back panel connector Plug Sub-D, 9 pins, male. Figure 16: RS232 connector, male panel plug (front view) SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION Input Data Carrier Detect Input Receive Data Output Transmit Data Output Data Terminal Ready Ground Ground reference Input...

  • Page 41: Encoder

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Encoder Control rack back panel connector Panel socket BINDER, M12, 8 pins female, 763 series. Recommended encoder: Datalogic ENC58-S10-XXXX-M1 (ENC58-S10-5000-M12). Figure 17: Encoder connector, female panel socket (front view) SIGNAL TYPE* DESCRIPTION Ground Ground reference Power Output Auxiliary 12V DC power supply...

  • Page 42: Input/Output Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Digital Input USING AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY USING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY LASER MARKER SIDE USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE USER SIDE +12 V DC INTERNAL INTERNAL CIRCUIT CIRCUIT TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Optocoupler Type 24 V DC Vmax 5 mA @ 24 V DC Imax ≥...

  • Page 43: Laser Marker State

    LASER MARKER STATE LASER MARKER STATE Normal Operation States STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED This state occurs since the laser marker is SYSTEM BOOTING UP switched on until Laser Engine has been loaded and no errors occurred Blinking In this state the laser marker cannot emit IR lasers WAIT FOR START radiation and Aiming beam cannot be activated Steady...

  • Page 44: Control The Laser Marker States

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Control the Laser Marker States The laser marker states can be controlled by: • Key and Enable Selector • Command Box connector Key and Eneable Selector mode Controlling the laser marker states using the Key Selector on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of the command box connector EXT_KEY, EXT_ENABLE_A and EXT_ENABLE_B are set to fixed HIGH level: COMMAND BOX...

  • Page 45: Timing Diagrams

    TIMING DIAGRAMS TIMING DIAGRAMS Turning On sequence user defined user defined ~ 30s typ 60s Figure 19: Turning On sequence timing diagram Marking control signals behavior Figure 20: Marking process timing diagram REF. NAME DESCRIPTION Minimum time duration that the START_MARKING signal must have Start Time in order to be accepted as a valid START_MARKING event Delay between the acceptance of the START_MARKING signal and the...

  • Page 46: Marvis™ I/O Signals Behavior

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior Figure 21: MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior Axes I/O signals behavior Figure 22: Axes I/O signals behavior REF. NAME DESCRIPTION The time that elapses between the brake release signal activation and Brake release the start of mechanical movement The time to go from minimum speed (Start speed) to working speed Ramp Time (Speed)

  • Page 47: Lighter™ Suite Marking Software

    Read Verify Integrated Solution) feature to seamless interact with AutoID code reader for in-line validation of marked traceability codes. MARVIS™ connects Datalogic MATRIX™ N-series reader with the laser marker, enabling controlling from one single interface and enhancing individual products’ performances.
  • Page 48 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Connectivity The Lighter™ Suite allows OEMs and Machine builders to develop a complete and cost effective Laser Marking Station, based on embedded hardware and software resources (such as STAND ALONE mode) or to design an advanced Laser Marking Solution able to control machinery over a simple Ethernet connection with a supervisor computer (MAS- TER-SLAVE mode).

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Set Up

    CHAPTER 4 SET UP CONNECTIONS The laser marker connections are described here below. Follow the operations as described. Fan installation The fan supplied with the laser marker must be accurately positioned and fixed on the resonator so that it can work properly. The fan must be assembled so that the air flow is aimed at the unit containing the crys- tal (gold-coloured section on the resonator).

  • Page 50: Connecting Command Box Cable

    SET UP Connecting Command Box cable The Command Box cable must always be inserted with properly signals provided in order to use the laser marker. The absence of such connector blocks the laser marker operations. If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected, the laser marker enable is bypassed.

  • Page 51: Connecting Interlock Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Interlock cable The Interlock cable must always be inserted with properly signals provided in order to use the laser marker. The absence of such connector blocks the laser emission. Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.

  • Page 52: Connecting Interlock Out Connector

    SET UP Connecting Interlock Out connector Figure 4: Connecting Interlock Out Connecting the Optical Fiber to the control rack Follow the steps listed here below to connect the optical fiber to the control rack: 1. unscrew the four screws holding the cover plate on the control rack. Figure 5: Removing the cover plate from the control rack VLASE™...
  • Page 53 CONNECTIONS 2. insert the optical fiber into the cable gland without removing its protection cap. The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation. You must make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during inser- tion through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it.
  • Page 54 SET UP 4. remove the optical fiber protection cap and tighten it to the fiber diode module paying attention not to soil or scratch the fiber end. Tighten the hexagonal nut of the fiber by hand, until resistance to rotation is felt. Figure 8 : Connection of the optical fiber 5.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Opical Fiber On The Resonator

    CONNECTIONS 6. close the rack cover plate. Figure 10 : Closing cover Connecting the Opical Fiber on the resonator Follow the steps listed here below to wire the optical fiber to the resonator: 1. unscrew the three screws that secure the metallic cover and cable gland to the resonator.
  • Page 56 SET UP 2. insert the optical fiber through the cable gland without removing the protection cap. The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation. You must make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during inser- tion through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it.

  • Page 57: Connecting Radiofrequency Cable

    CONNECTIONS 4. screw the metallic cover and cable gland onto the resonator. Figure 14: Final closing To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, never subject it to a bending radius smaller than 20 cm. CAUTION Connecting Radiofrequency cable Screw in the SMA cable connectors, starting at the resonator side (90° end) then at the rack side.

  • Page 58: Connecting Mdr Cable

    SET UP Connecting MDR cable Connect the MDR cable to the rack: Figure 16: MDR connection control rack side Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner head. Figure 17: MDR connection resonator side VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 59: Connecting Resonator Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Resonator cable Connect the resonator cable to the rack: Figure 18: Resonator cable connection rack side Connect the other end of the cable to the resonator. Figure 19: Resonator cable connection resonator side USER MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Connecting Fan Cable

    SET UP Connecting Fan cable Connect the fan cable to the resonator. Figure 20: Resonator fan cable connection Connecting Power Supply cable Connect the Power Supply cable using the cord retention system. Lock the plug with the retaining clamp to avoid accidental discon- nection.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Earth Ground

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the Earth Ground To ensure high electrical noise immunity it is strongly recommended to connect the chassis to suitable earth ground. Figure 22: Connecting the Earth Ground USER MANUAL...

  • Page 62: Local Mode Control Connections

    SET UP Local Mode Control connections To use the laser marker in “Local Mode Control” it is necessary to install a mouse, key- board and monitor. Connect the monitor and input devices to laser marker as shown below: Figure 23: Connecting the mouse Figure 24: Connecting the keyboard Figure 25: Connecting the monitor Minimum monitor resolution 800 x 600 (VGA standard).

  • Page 63: Remote Mode Control Connection

    CONNECTIONS Remote Mode Control connection To use the laser marker in “Remote Mode Control” it is necessary to connect a network cable: Figure 26: Connecting LAN port The LAN ports are configured by default with a fixed IP Address and Subnet Mask: - Default IP address: 192.168.0.10 NOTE...

  • Page 64: F-Theta Scan Lens Protection Cap Removal

    SET UP F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal Remove the F-Theta scan lens protection cap before marking operation: Figure 27: F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal Marking with the lens protection cap in place could result in damage to the laser marker. CAUTION VLASE™...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5. Use And Operation

    CHAPTER 5 USE AND OPERATION Before turning on the laser marker, be sure that the laser marker is connected as previ- ously described. Check the presence of: • Voltage power supply connection • Interlock connection • Command Box connection Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.

  • Page 66: First Time Boot

    USE AND OPERATION FIRST TIME BOOT The first time the laser marker is turned on after it has been unpacked, it warns that the operating system will be restarted within a few seconds. NOTE The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment or property.

  • Page 67: Turning On Sequence

    TURNING ON SEQUENCE TURNING ON SEQUENCE The laser marker states can be controlled by: • Key and Enable Selectors • Command Box connector Sequence using Key and Enable Selectors Controlling the laser marker states using the Key and Enable Selectors on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of the command box connector EXT_KEY, EXT_ENABLE_A and EXT_ENABLE_B are set to fixed CAUTION...
  • Page 68 USE AND OPERATION 2. activate the command KEY, by rotating it clockwise: Figure 3: Enable command KEY When the KEY command is enabled, the status LED on the rack will be blinking orange for about 30 seconds (laser source warm-up). Wait until laser source warm-up finishes.
  • Page 69 TURNING ON SEQUENCE 3. activate the ENABLE command by rotating it clockwise: Figure 5: Enable command ENABLE The laser system is ready to mark. The status LED on the rack will turn red. Figure 6: Ready state USER MANUAL...

  • Page 70: Sequence Using Command Box

    USE AND OPERATION Sequence Using Command Box Controlling the laser marker states using the Command Box connector on the control rack back panel requires that the Key and Enable Selectors are set to fixed position 1. CAUTION Turn ON the main power supply switch in the back panel of the control rack. The laser marker turns on and goes in booting-up state.
  • Page 71 TURNING ON SEQUENCE Set the Command box input signals as in the table below: COMMAND BOX INPUT KEY-ENABLE STATE STATUS LED STATE SELECTOR EXT_KEY HIGH READY EXT_ENABLE_A HIGH EXT_ENABLE_B HIGH Steady The status LED on the control rack will turn red. The laser marker is in READY state. Figure 9: Ready state USER MANUAL...
  • Page 72 USE AND OPERATION VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6. Customize The Laser Marker Software

    CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT The marking system allows you to personalize the operating system changing the lan- guage used in menus and dialogs, languages you can use to enter text and keyboard lay- out.
  • Page 74 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 3. Select Change display language 4. In Keyboards and Languages select and choose the desired language 5. Select Change keyboards to change your keyboard or input language VLASE™ IR...
  • Page 75 CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT 6. Now select the default input languages and press OK 7. Close all the open windows and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the desktop screen 8. A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data.

  • Page 76: Change The Lan Configuration And Ip Address

    CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS The operating system allows you to change the LAN configuration and IP address In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see " Local Mode Control connections" on page 54 ).
  • Page 77 CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS 4. In the Network and Sharing Center window select Change adapter settings: 5. In the Network Connections window double click on Local Area Connection icon: 6. In the Local Area Connection Properties window double click on Internet Proto- col Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) USER MANUAL...
  • Page 78 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 7. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties you can change the IP address and configuration: 8. Close all the open windows and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop window 9.

  • Page 79: Change The Video Setting

    CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING The operating system allows you to change the Video setting. In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see " Local Mode Control connections" on page 54 ).
  • Page 80 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 4. In the Screen Resolution window select the desired Screen resolution and Color quality: 5. Close all the open windows and double click on shortcut to save-data.bat icon in the Desktop window. 6. A message advises you to restart or shutdown the operating system in order to permanently save data.

  • Page 81: Remote Desktop Connection

    REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION To connect the laser marker to a remote Windows® based computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the laser marker 2. Make sure that both laser marker and remote computer are connected to the LAN 3.
  • Page 82 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 8. In the Log on to list, if applicable, select the domain or remote computer that you want, and then click OK. The remote desktop is displayed in a window on the desktop. The remote com- puter is locked during this session 9.

  • Page 83: Chapter 7. Accessories

    CHAPTER 7 ACCESSORIES The accessories listed here below are described for information purposes only, and are not necessarily included in the packaging. The minimum contents of the packaging include the main hardware, cables and keys. For additional information, please see "...

  • Page 84: Remote Start Foot Switch

    ACCESSORIES REMOTE START FOOT SWITCH This accessory is used to provide the START_MARKING signal to the laser marker when the pedal is pressed by the operator. Figure 2: Remote Start Foot Switch (ordering no: 985350035) Refer to Remote Start Foot Switch instruction manual for more informa- tion.

  • Page 85: Marvis™ Add-On

    MARVIS™ ADD-ON MARVIS™ ADD-ON MARVIS™ is the most advanced MARK and VALIDATE solution for traceability. The inno- vative Code Quality Training dramatically simplifies setup in a real production environ- ment. The MARVIS™ Add-on for Vlase includes: • MATRIX™ 300N reader •...

  • Page 86: Starter Kit For Marking On The Fly (Mof)

    ACCESSORIES STARTER KIT FOR MARKING ON THE FLY (MOF) This accessory is used for the implementation of Marking on the Fly applications. The Kit includes: encoder, photocell, cables and plastic reflectors. Figure 6: Kit MOF (ordering no: 985330027) FUME EXTRACTOR This accessory is suitable for collecting and filtering dry and non combustible types of dust contained in non explosive air mixtures produced during laser marking.

  • Page 87: Chapter 8. Technical Support

    The laser marker has seals in some areas. The seals must not be broken or removed for any reason. The sealed parts may be opened only and exclusively by Datalogic. Breaking these seals voids the warranty on the entire laser marker.

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE The ordinary maintenance program of the laser marker includes only simple operations. Some operations consist in a mere “check” of the operating condition. The maintenance activities must be done in compliance with the legal directives regard- ing the safety rules during these operations. The following parts/functions have to be controlled periodically: COMPONENT TYPE OPERATION INTERVALS...

  • Page 89: Air Filter Cleaning Procedure

    MAINTENANCE Air filter cleaning procedure Procedure: • Turn off key switch on controller unit • Disconnect AC power cable • Untight grid panel screws and remove it • Remove filter Figure 2: Removal of air filter • Clean filter with compressed air or with neutral detergent and air-dry it •...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occurs during operation, first check the following troubleshooting. If you cannot fix the problem, contact Datalogic customer service (see “Technical Support” on page viii). List of warning and error states OUTPUT STATE POSSIBLE STATUS LED...

  • Page 91: List Of Problems Related To Laser Marker States

    “Marking Area Specification” on page 28 Check that the laser parameters set in the layout are appropriate for the material to Incorrect laser parameters be marked. Contact Datalogic Technical Support Check the laser marker state is set to Incorrect laser marker state...
  • Page 92 TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Check that the STOP_MARKING signal on STOP_MARKING signal is active the Command Box connector is not set to HIGH level - Check the START_MARKING signal on the Command Box connector (see “Com- mand Box (Laser Control)” on page 35). HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking Laser marker doesn't start to engrave process (refers to Lighter™...
  • Page 93 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Check that the F-Theta scan lens protec- F-Theta Lens protection not removed tion has been removed Check that the laser marker state is coher- ent with the AIMING BEAM TYPE property Laser marker is not in the correct state set in Laser Engine Configuration “LASER”...

  • Page 94: Remote Assistance

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT REMOTE ASSISTANCE The laser marker is equipped with a remote connection tool that can be used for diag- nostic purposes by Datalogic technical support. The laser marker must be connected to the Internet. NOTE VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 95: Appendix Alabels

    APPENDIX A LABELS LABELS LABEL DESCRIPTION Identification label Warning laser logotype Laser Label (resonator) (*) Laser Label (control rack) (*) Aperture Label Label for non-interlock protective housing Caution, possibility of electric shock General Warning USB port MAC Address Control Rack fuses USER MANUAL...
  • Page 96 LABELS LABEL DESCRIPTION 0 - I KEY/ENABLE positions COMMAND BOX Command Box conenctor AXES (I/O) Control Axes connector INTERLOCK Interlock connector INTERLOCK OUT Interlock OUT connector LAN connector RS232 RS232 connector VGA connector PHOT Photocell connector Encoder connector Resonator connector Scan Head connector Radio frequency connector Fan connector...

  • Page 97: Positioning Of External Labels

    POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS Positioning of labels on the control rack: Figure 1: External labels rack location USER MANUAL...

  • Page 98: Positioning Of Labels On The Resonator

    LABELS Positioning of labels on the resonator: Figure 2: External labels rsonator location VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 99: Appendix B. Safety Consideration According To En Iso 13489-1:2008

    APPENDIX B SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008 PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL) The PL is specified in EN-ISO13849-1. The risk analysis will lead to a PLr (Performance Level required) for a safety function based on the following graph: Figure 1: Determining the required Performance Level (PLr) USER MANUAL...

  • Page 100: Application Example

    SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008 Application example This example relates only to the features introduced in Vlase™ to assist in the risk reduction from the laser radiation. Any other risks (mechanical, electrical, etc.) must always be evaluated and appropriate risk reduction CAUTION measures must be taken where necessary.
  • Page 101 PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL) BLOCK DIAGRAM USER MANUAL...

  • Page 102: Vlase™ Safety Logic Details For Automatic Production Line

    SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008 Vlase™ safety logic details for automatic production line PLC Safety Diagram INTERLOCK_A INTERLOCK_B IN_OUT_A IN_OUT_B CONDITION OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED SAFE CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN DANGEROUS OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED DANGEROUS CLOSED CLOSED OPEN OPEN DANGEROUS...

  • Page 103: Safety Functions Of Vlase

    SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF VLASE™ COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS DOOR SWITCH: SAFETY SWITCH, designed in compliance with the standard currently in effect IEC60947, EN292, EN60204, EN1088. Two redundant contacts. IP67. B10d=2000000. SAFETY LOGIC: main component SAFETY PLC min. PLd according EN13849-1. Output type relays, min 10mA. To be installed in an IP54 enclosure. CONCLUSIONS Because MTTFd is greater than 100 years, Category is 3, max achievable DC is 99%, so this example satisfies the PLr=c.

  • Page 104: Appendix C. Laser Safety

    APPENDIX C LASER SAFETY The following information is provided in compliance with regulations set by Interna- tional Authorities, and it refers to proper use of the laser marker. It is crucial that you protect yourself against beams of reflected or direct light as they cause permanent damage to your skin.
  • Page 105 Staring directly at a laser beam may cause irreversible damage to your eyes. WARNING Wear safety goggles while using the laser marker. WARNING BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER MARKER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL. NOTE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 106: Laser Radiation

    All individuals who may be exposed to dangerous levels of laser radiation, must know that the laser is active and wear protective goggles if necessary. Due to its high power, the laser integrated in the Datalogic system provokes reflected laser light from flat surfaces. Reflected light is potentially dangerous for the eyes and skin.

  • Page 107: Absorption Of Laser Radiation

    ABSORPTION OF LASER RADIATION ABSORPTION OF LASER RADIATION Human tissues absorbs electromagnetic radiation in different ways depending on tissue characteristics and the wavelength of the radiation. Certain wavelengths may be trans- mitted or absorbed, in different levels, by the human tissue. In the specific case of the eye, the Cornea and Crystalline lens allows most of the radiation within the wavelength range of 400nm to 1400nm to pass a reach the retina (where are the vision sensors).

  • Page 108: Classification And Danger Level

    LASER SAFETY CLASSIFICATION AND DANGER LEVEL Regulations have established different classes of Lasers, based on their ability to cause human injury. These classes ranges from Class 1 (basically safe in all conditions) to Class 4 (dangerous in several conditions). Lasers that can produce risk to human being, not only from direct or reflected radiation but also from scattered radiation, belong to Class 4.

  • Page 109: Viewing Of A Laser Reflected Beam

    DEGREE OF RISK WITH RADIATION VIEWING CONDITIONS Viewing of a laser reflected beam This may occur when beam is reflected on a mirror surface. This type of viewing is as danger for human eye as direct viewing of the laser beam. Do not look to reflected laser beam.

  • Page 110: Determination And O.d. Of Protection Goggles

    LASER SAFETY N.O.H.D. DETERMINATION AND O.D. OF PROTECTION GOGGLES In order to determine the characteristics of the protection goggles, it is essential to determine the characteristics of the radiation, knowing its optical path, the dimensions of the beam and its divergence. Objective Beam-Exp Source...

  • Page 111: Accidental Vision Of The Reflected Laser Radiation

    EYES AND SKIN RISKS Accidental vision of the reflected laser radiation Assuming a direct exposure of 10 seconds at a nominal distance of 0.5 m (worst case considered), with the Vlase™ model using F-Theta scan lens 160 mm, it is possible to calculate the suitable optical density (O.D.) for safety goggles.

  • Page 112: Other Risks

    CAUTION Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate work from non-authorized personnel. Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained and instructed on the electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the internal parts of the resonator.

  • Page 113: Appendix D. Using Marking Software

    APPENDIX D USING MARKING SOFTWARE HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT GRAPHICS LAYOUT This example considers that the laser marker is controlled in Key Selector mode (see “Key and Eneable Selector mode” on page 36). NOTE In “WAIT FOR START” state, double click the Laser Editor icon to start the layout editor application.
  • Page 114 USING MARKING SOFTWARE Click on the Text String icon in the Object toolbar to add a string object to the layer: Objects toolbar: it allows adding objects to the cur- rent document Edit String properties such as value, font, style, etc. using the Properties browser: Properties browser: give information about...

  • Page 115: How To Test And Mark Layout

    HOW TO TEST AND MARK LAYOUT HOW TO TEST AND MARK LAYOUT In “STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED” state, press Limits All button in the Laser Toolbar to adjust the object position in the marking field: Limits function: displays the bounding box of the object(s) present in the document.
  • Page 116 USING MARKING SOFTWARE In “READY” state, adjust the Laser parameters using the Properties browser: Press the Send Marking button in the Laser Toolbar VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 117: How To Use Command Box Signals To Mark Layout

    HOW TO USE COMMAND BOX SIGNALS TO MARK LAYOUT HOW TO USE COMMAND BOX SIGNALS TO MARK LAYOUT Automate the marking process allowing documents to be marked using external START_MARKING and STOP_MARKING signals, which can be generated by PLC or other external devices.
  • Page 118 USING MARKING SOFTWARE Select the document from the list and click on the To Auto Mode button: Auto/Manual The laser marker is ready to mark the document using external START_MARKING and STOP_MARKING signals: Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the same. NOTE VLASE™...

  • Page 119: Thermalization And Suppression Of Giant Pulses

    THERMALIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF GIANT PULSES THERMALIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF GIANT PULSES Thermalization is useful in order to obtain a good marking quality. To obtain uniform markings and work processes it is important to keep the Nd:YVO4 crystal constantly pumped. This operation is called thermalization and it is implemented by supplying the laser diode with a suitable level of current.
  • Page 120 USING MARKING SOFTWARE At the end of the thermalization phase, before starting another marking phase, the FPK (First Pulse Killing) procedure needs to be implemented in order to discharge the crys- tal, thus avoiding the generation of "giant" pulses which may cause marking defects as well as damages to the internal optics of the resonator.
  • Page 121 THERMALIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF GIANT PULSES USER MANUAL...

  • Page 122: Appendix E. Marking Software Upgrade

    APPENDIX E MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE This document describes how to update the software version: 1. Close Lighter™ Laser Editor and Laser Engine (right-click on the icon in the tray bar and select QUIT QUIT) 2.
  • Page 123 HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE 4. Press I Agree to continue: 5. Check “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” and press Next to continue: 6. Choose the INTERCATIVE installation type and press Next to continue: USER MANUAL...
  • Page 124 MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE 7. Choose the components to install and press Next to continue: 8. Do not change the destination folder and press Install to continue: 9. Press OK to uninstall the old Lighter™ Suite version VLASE™ IR...
  • Page 125 HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE 10. Press Next to continue: 11. Select the components of the old Lighter™ Suite version to remove and press Uninstall: 12. Wait until the unistallation is complete and press Close to continue: USER MANUAL...
  • Page 126 MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE 13. Lighter Suite will be installed. Press Finish to complete the procedure: 14. Depending on whether the Lighter™ Suite update includes any control board updates different procedure should be followed: • Procedure with laser control board upgrade: - press OK to execute control board update - upon completion, a window informs the user that data is automatically saved in the operating system...
  • Page 127 HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE - A window informs the user that data is automatically saved in the operating sys- - operating system will be restarted automatically within the next 10 seconds DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is restart- ing! CAUTION - wait until the operating system is restarted automatically...

  • Page 128: Appendix F. Recover The Laser Marker

    APPENDIX F RECOVER THE LASER MARKER OVERVIEW The laser marker is provided with an USB recovery disk (see “Contents of the packag- ing” on page 8) able to restore it to the factory settings. The USB recovery disk should be used if the Operating System is corrupted or disks are corrupted.
  • Page 129 HOW TO RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Datalogic Recovery Disk procedure screen will appear: • Press ENTER key to continue • Choose RESTORE_DISK_C_PCM3365 to restore disk C: and press ENTER key • In the next screen, choose NANDrive or SATA_Flash as target disk and press ENTER key •...
  • Page 130 RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Select Start over and press ENTER key • Choose RESTORE_DISK_D_PCM3365 to restore disk D: and press ENTER key • o In the next screen, choose SATA_SSD or SQF-xxxxx as target disk and press ENTER key •...

  • Page 131: Initialize The Hardware

    HOW TO RECOVER THE LASER MARKER Initialize the Hardware • Turn ON the laser marker • A message will advise you that the operating system is initializing the new hard- ware • WAIT until the process is completed: • A message advise you that Windows will be automatically rebooted: DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows®...

  • Page 132: Customize The Marking Software

    In order to work, the marking software must be customized with the cor- rect configuration file. If the Laser.inz file is not available or the origi- nal USB recovery disk was lost, contact Datalogic. See “Technical Support” NOTE on page viii.

  • Page 133: Appendix G. Mechanical Drawings

    APPENDIX G MECHANICAL DRAWINGS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 134: Control Rack

    MECHANICAL DRAWINGS CONTROL RACK Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings. NOTE VLASE™ IR...

  • Page 135: Resonator

    RESONATOR RESONATOR Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings. NOTE USER MANUAL...
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