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Amada ML-3030AS Operation Manual

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PULSED FIBER LASER WELDER
ML-3030AS/3015AS
OPERATION MANUAL
AA04OM1178497-20

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  • Page 1 Original instructions PULSED FIBER LASER WELDER ML-3030AS/3015AS OPERATION MANUAL AA04OM1178497-20...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Document

    How to Use This Document ATTENTION This operation manual is common to both ML-3030AS and ML-3015AS. The ML-3030AS is used in the explanatory drawings unless there is a significant difference. Thank you for purchasing our Pulsed Fiber Laser Welder ML-3030AS/ 3015AS.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Functions of the ML-3030AS/3015AS ........25...
  • Page 4 2. Preparations for Operations ......... .120 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 6: For Use In Safety

    Both direct laser beams and scattered laser beams are highly dangerous. If the beam enters the eye directly, it can cause blindness. Never burn, destroy, cut, crush or chemically decompose the Laser . This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide (GaAs). ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 7 Those who use a pacemaker must not approach the Laser or walk around the welding shop while the Laser is in operation, without being permitted by his/her medical doctor. The Laser generates a magnetic field and has effects on the operation of the pacemaker while it is turned ON. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 8 Surface flash and expulsion can burn the skin if they touch the skin. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Keep a fire extinguisher in the processing shop in case of fire. Maintain and inspect the Laser periodically . Maintain and inspect the Laser periodically, and repair any damage before starting operation. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 9: Precautions For Handling

    Laser light cannot be output with the optical fiber(s) disconnected. ⇒ When a supervisor or operator enters the area where the laser is used, protective measures not to exceed the MPE* level must be taken. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 10 * For other information on managing laser equipment or the MPE level, refer to the follow- ing standards. CDRH Standards Part 1040 Sec. 1040.10 “Radiation safety standards for laser equipment” IEC Standards IEC60825-1 “Safety of laser products Part1: Equipment Classifica- tions, requirements and use’s guide” ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 11: For Transportation

    250 to 330 mm, but the fork must not hit the level adjuster. ⇒ When transporting, belt the Laser to fix and keep it horizontal. Adjuster Fork 250 to 330 Figures below show example forking; insert the forks fully till the points appear from under the Laser. DON'T ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 12: For Packaging

    When putting the Laser up on the skid with a slope, do not push it up by main force. When it is hard to push it up, consult us. ⇒ For overseas transportation, put the Laser on the pallet and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent damage caused by rain. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 13 Slope Optical fiber (2) Put the equipment on the skid using the slope. ⇒ To avoid bending the slope, put laminated cardboard blocks (2 positions) at the bottom of slope with the hook and loop fastener. Laminated cardboard blocks ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 14 Precautions for Handling (3) Remove laminated cardboard blocks after putting the equipment in place. Laminated cardboard Hook and loop block fastener (4) Stand the slope straight up. Slope Hook and loop fastener ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 15 Precautions for Handling (5) Put the removed laminated cardboard blocks in place with the hook and loop fastener. Hook and loop fastener (Rear of block) (6) Secure the corners of the bottom cap with joint clips. Bottom cap (4 positions) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 16 (7) Put the cushion for cable storage on the top of the equipment and store the opti- cal fiber in it. ⇒ Be careful of the bending radius of fiber. Cushion for cable storage (8) Install an external packaging sleeve. External packaging sleeve ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 17 Precautions for Handling (9) Put rear cushions. Rear cushions (10) Put front cushions. Front cushions ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 18: For Disposal

    Top cap Bands For Disposal This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide (GaAs). At the time of disposal, separate it from general industrial waste or domestic waste and carry out the disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 19: Sticking Warning/Danger Labels

    Sticking Warning/Danger Labels Sticking Warning/Danger Labels Warning/danger labels are struck on the laser. Read the precautions provided on each label for correct use. The numbers correspond to the label figure numbers on the next page. (10) (11) (11) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 20 長 / WAVE LENGTH 　　　　 : 0.90～1.20μm VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION クラス４レーザ製品 CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT JIS C6802:2014 AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION MAX OUTPUT (MAX OUTPUT) ML-3030AS: 5000W PULSE DURATION WAVELENGTH(S) CLASS Ⅳ LASER PRODUCT ML-3015AS: 2500W P-1221 危険...

  • Page 23: Introduction Part

    When the output unit is provided with a CCD camera, cross lines are generally displayed on the monitor and the cross point of these cross lines is an irradiation point. In this laser, a red point appears on the work- piece when guide light is output. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 24: Mechanism Of The Fiber Laser

    2 optical fibers. Up to 2 deliveries are available for this laser equipment at time- sharing. Common Fiber Laser Equipment Configuration Fiber laser module Optical fiber Input unit Output unit Workpiece Beamsplitter Branch unit Power supply Example of 2 deliveries ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 25: Functions Of The Ml-3030As/3015As

    3 . Functions of the ML-3030AS/3015AS 3 . Functions of the ML-3030AS/3015AS ⇒ Fiber laser oscillator ■ The laser is capable of processing workpieces under a small spot diameter. ■ The single laser provides CW and pulse output. ■ The laser employs an LD excitation system, which significantly reduces the number of required maintenance operations.

  • Page 26: Product Composition

    Product name Model No . Q’ty Pulsed Fiber Laser Welder ML-3030AS/3015AS Package for accessories ⇒ The model numbers of accessories are subject to change without notice. De- pending on the part to be changed, the mounting screw shape may change and a necessary tool may be different.
  • Page 27 Provided with the number of safety shutters with open-close sensor based on the number of deliveries. Sharing Model Specification method ML-30□□AS-010 Single delivery Output to a single fiber ML-30□□AS-110 ML-30□□AS-020 2-powersharing Simultaneous output to 2 fibers ML-30□□AS-002 2-timesharing Output to one optionally selected from 2 fibers ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 28: Options

    The following goods are options separately sold. Purchase them as required. Part name Model No . Laser controller (with 1-m circuit cable) MLE-122A-15-00 AS1162937 Touch panel extension cable 10 m AS1162938 15 m AS1162940 RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter MSC-08S AC adapter for RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter Exclusively for MSC-08 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 29 This conversion adapter is used to control equipment by external communication. Output signals (RS-232C) of the personal computer are converted into RS-485 sig- nals and then output to the main unit. RS-485 cable RS-485 connector of the main unit RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter Personal computer, etc. RS-232C cable ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Name And Functions Of Each Section

    This section explains each section of the front cover of the main unit . Function of Each Section on the Front Cover (1) MAIN POWER Switch Turns ON and OFF the power supply. (2) Front Door This door is opened to perform maintenance of air filter. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 32: Inside Of The Front Side

    The front door is opened to perform maintenance . Each section of the inside is explained below . Function of Each Section inside the Front Side (1) Filter Fixing Unscrewed to remove the air filter. Screw (2) Air Filter At the intake of air. Prevents the Laser from dust and dirt. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 33: Name And Function Of Each Section On The Top Side

    When the LD is turned on, the EMISSION lamp comes on. ( Lamp) (5) Control Panel This panel is used to set welding schedules and operate the laser. Setting items and set values are displayed on the liquid crystal display. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 34: Name And Function Of Each Section On The Rear Side

    (14) (15) (16) (10) Function of Each Section on the Rear Side (1) Connector Cover For the external I/O connectors. (2) Power Supply Connect the terminals to a single-phase power supply of 200/220/240 V AC, depending on specifications. Terminals ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 35 Used for maintenance only. (14) USB A Connec- Used for maintenance only. (15) RS-232C (1), (2) Used for maintenance only. Connector (16) E-STOP Con- Used to connect to the Remote Interlock for emergency stop or input/ output Emergency signals. nector ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 39: Installation And Preparation Part

    For the power supply side, we earnestly recommend using a leakage breaker with the rated current of 15 A or more, which is applicable to harmonics and surg- ⇒ Perform class D grounding work (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Tech- nical Standards for Electric Equipment"). ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 40: Space Required For Installation

    Avoid such a sudden temperature change if possible. When there is a possibility of condensation, turn ON the power supply of the laser. In about 2 hours, start to operate the laser. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 41: Fixing The Laser Welder

    Phillips screwdriver, adjuster pressure fixture, and anchor, etc. Operating Procedure (1) Install the attached adjusters pressure fixtures on the adjusters provided in 4 po- sitions in the lower part of the main unit. Adjuster pressure fixture (4 positions) Adjuster pressure Adjuster fixture ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 42 (2) Fix each adjuster on the floor by using a connecting apparatus such as anchor. Adjuster pressure (Fixing hole to floor) fixtures (74 .5) Lock nut Fix on floor Adjuster using anchor bolt 19 .5 Floor ⇒ The connecting apparatus is not attached as an accessory. Prepare it on the customer side. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 Connections And Preparations Of Each Section

    (4) Install the connector cover. (5) Tighten the cable gland to secure the harness. When the connector Power input cover is open terminals Black White Green 5 .5 sq Ferrule terminal for 5 .5 sq ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 44: Connecting The Optical Fiber

    HYPERCLEAN (EE-3310), lighting, and clean booth Cleaning the End Face of the Optical Fiber (1) Loosen the set screw (M3) on the output unit side to remove the cable gland and the cylinder, and then pass the optical fiber through them. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 45 (4) Check the end face of the optical fiber. ⇒ If it is not stained or dust is not attached, proceed to Step 2. (5) If it is stained or dust is attached, blow off dust by using the air blow and check the end face again. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 46 At this time, take care that the end face of the Same Ferrule optical fiber does not contact with the output height unit. The end face of the optical fiber and the Cap nut ferrule are the same height. Groove Cap nut ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 47 Do not tighten the connector section of output unit too firmly; otherwise the inci- dent laser beam may be dislocated. Turn the connector section by hand without using a tool. Item required Fingerstalls or gloves (power free), lens cleaning paper, and HYPERCLEAN (EE- 3310) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 48 (4) Place a drop of HYPERCLEAN (EE-3310) in the quartz block area over the cleaning paper. Wipe the quartz block by pulling the cleaning paper across it. (5) Check that there is no stain, dust and streak on the end of the quartz block and return the protective pipe. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 49 (3) Turn the connector section about 37° in the direction of the arrow 1 indicated on ⇒ Turn the connector section by hand without using a tool. (4) Pull out the connector section about 2 mm and turn it in the direction of the arrow ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 50: Connecting The Laser Controller (Option)

    (2) Connect between the main unit and the laser controller by circuit cable. ⇒ The laser controller and circuit cable are options. ⇒ When the laser controller is connected, operations from the control panel are dis- abled. Laser Controller Connect Laser Controller to [LASER CONT.OUT] connector using circuit cable. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 51: Connecting The External Communication Conversion Adapter (Option)

    (1) Connect the RS-485 cable to the RS-485 (1) or RS-485 (2) connector of the main unit. (2) Connect the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C connector of the personal computer or the like through the “RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter.” RS-485 Cable RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter RS-232C Cable Personal computer, etc. RS-485(1) Connector RS-485(2) Connector ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 55: Operating Part

    When the PLC or the like is connected to the main unit and pin No.25 (control switch- ing) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector is turned ON (closed circuit), the control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) is selected. ⇒ This control method cannot be selected by operating the control panel or person- al computer. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 56: Start And Stop

    Operating Procedure (1) Turn OFF the LD. (2) Turn OFF the CONTROL keyswitch and pull out the key. (3) Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch. ⇒ The laser safety supervisor takes charge of the key of the CONTROL keyswitch. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 57: Chapter 2 Various Settings

    When laser light is output, the MONITOR screen is automatically displayed so that the output energy can be checked. When each of the screen selecting buttons is pressed: SCHED STATUS CONFIG MONITOR SCHEDULE STATUS CONFIG Screen Screen Screen Screen ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 58 When this button is pressed, a numeric keypad is displayed and then a numeric value can be input. The input value is definitively set by pressing the key. Example: → → Numbers of the numeric keypad are pressed and then the is pressed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 59 When this button is pressed, a window to select ON/OFF is displayed. At ON, the LD comes on. At OFF, the LD does not come on and no laser light is output. The set value (ON or OFF) is displayed at the button. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 60 When this button is pressed, the STATUS screen appears. Select this button to check the laser welder control method or check the operation log and version. CONFIG When this button is pressed, the CONFIG screen appears. Select this button to change various settings. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 61: Checking The Equipment Status

    Ext . I/O Displays the TERMINAL MONITOR screen. Then, the external input/output monitor is displayed. ERROR LOG Displays the ERROR LOG screen. Then, the error history is displayed. EVENT LOG Displays the EVENT LOG screen. Then, the event history is displayed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 62: Setting The Output Status

    Connect the main unit to the PLC or the like and turn ON pin No.25 (control switch- ing) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Then, the control method is switched over to the control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) and "EXTERNAL CONTROL" is displayed in "CONTROL DEVICE." ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 63 Reset the numeric values of "SHOT COUNT" (total number of laser light outputs) and "GOOD COUNT" (appropriate number of laser light outputs) that are displayed on the MONITOR screen. (1) Press the "RESET" button of "SHOT COUNT" or "GOOD COUNT." The numeric value is reset and "0" is displayed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 64: Terminal Monitor Screen

    Moves to the EXT. I/O (2) screen. SIM . Sets the external output simulation mode to ON/OFF. This can be turned ON only at PANEL CONTROL. Returns to the STATUS screen. When the SIM. is ON, this cannot be changed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 65: Error Log Screen

    Scrolls the line up and down. When a line is not displayed, press this button to display it. Scrolls the page up and down. When a page is not displayed, press this button to display it. Returns to the STATUS screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 66: Event Log Screen

    Scrolls the line up and down. When a line is not displayed, press this button to display it. Scrolls the page up and down. When a page is not displayed, press this button to display it. Returns to the STATUS screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 67: Software Version Screen

    Displays the parts number of software. VERSION Displays the software version. DATE Displays the updated date of software. BUILD NO . Numbers used for internal management at the time of manufacturing. LASER ENGINE Displays the LASER ENGINE VERSION screen. Returns to the STATUS screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 68 How to see the displayed items : Settable item Serial # Displays the serial number of the laser engine. Firmware Displays the firmware version of the laser engine. ver . SOFTWARE Returns to the SOFTWARE VERSION screen. Returns to the STATUS screen ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 69: Changing The Equipment Settings

    LANGUAGE Switches the language displayed on the screen (Japanese or English). The screen appears with the language displayed at the previous completion. The initial setting is English. Switches to the Japanese display. Switches to the English display. English ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 70 40 ms. PULSE WIDTH CW SLOPE Sets the slope portion to be monitored or not in the CW envelope monitoring (monitoring laser in range). At ON, the slope portion is not monitored. DISABLE Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 71 Sets the communication speed from 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. RATE DATA BIT Sets the length of data bit from 8bit or 7bit. PARITY Sets the parity mode from NONE, EVEN or ODD. STOP BIT Sets the stop bit from 2bit or 1bit. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 72 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SETUP How to see the displayed items : Settable item ETHERNET Displays the Ethernet address. ADDRESS Sets the IP address. ADDRESS SUBNET Sets the subnet mask. MASK DEFAULT Sets the default gateway address. GATEWAY Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 73: Password Screen

    The method of protecting set values by setting the password is explained be- low . Entering the Present Password (1) Press the "PASSWORD" button on the CONFIG screen. The PASSWORD screen appears. (2) Press the password input box. The keyboard appears. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 74 (4) Press the ENTER key on the keyboard. When the entered password is correct, the new password setting screen is dis- played. When the entered password is wrong, the WRONG PASSWORD screen is dis- played. Then, enter the set password once again. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 75 Setting a New Password (1) Press the "CHANGE PASSWORD" button. The password change screen appears. (2) Press the password input box (upper portion). The keyboard appears. (3) Enter a new password into the password input box (upper portion). Enter 4 alphanumerical characters. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 76 Unless the two passwords coincide, the WRONG PASSWORD screen appears. Press the OK button and enter the same password. (6) Press the OK button. The PASSWORD screen appears. ⇒ The display of CURRENT PASSWORD changes to the changed password. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 77 LANGUAGE (Language switching) English (Language switching) The above setting items become unchangeable and the set values are protected. ⇒ To change any set value, enter the password to display the password setting screen and set "SCHEDULE EDIT" to UNLOCK. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 78 3 . Changing the Equipment Settings SETTING AT DATE AND TIME How to see the displayed items : Settable item DATE Sets year (last two digits), month and day. TIME Sets time in a 24-hour period. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 79 Also, [LINKED: #] is displayed at the upper right portion of the SCHEDULE screen of the set SCHEDULE number to recognize the synchronous target. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 80: Initialize Screen

    LD deterioration check is displayed. How to see the displayed items : Settable item INIT . SCHEDULE Displays the confirmation window. Press Yes to initialize the set values. USER SETTING Displays the USER SETTING screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 81 Sets whether to use the peak power synchronize setting. Func- tions and displays related to the peak power synchronize setting SYNCHRONIZE are valid only when this is set to USE. NONE: Not use (default) USE: Use Returns to the INITIALIZE screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 82 (2) While the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen is displayed, press the “INITIALIZE” but- ton and the right button (red portion in the above figure) of the laser controller simultaneously. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. SYSTEM The INITIALIZE screen appears. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 83: Setting The Laser Light Output Schedule

    (100%). <Note> The settable peak value of laser output differs depending on the model. ML-3030AS: 0.5 to 2.7 kW / ML-3015AS: 0.25 to 1.35 kW Sets the up-sloping (the laser output becomes gradually stronger) time to SLOPE "FLASH1."...
  • Page 84 COPY: Copies the currently-selected schedule to a temporary memory buffer. PASTE: Restores data from a temporary memory buffer to the currently-select- ed schedule. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 59. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 85: Schedule Screen (Flexible Waveform (Flex))

    <Note> The settable peak value of laser output differs depending on the model. ML-3030AS: 0.5 to 2.7 kW / ML-3015AS: 0.25 to 1.35 kW Scrolls the POINT display column of POINT 01 to POINT 20 to the right and left.
  • Page 86 - Within the range of 10% of the maximum peak power, a constant power is output to protect the laser oscillator without reference to waveform input . For details, refer to "Limitations of Schedule Setting" on page 100 . ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 87: Schedule Screen (Flexible Waveform (Cw))

    <Note> The settable peak value of laser output differs depending on the model. ML-3030AS: 50 to 270 W / ML-3015AS: 25 to 135 W Scrolls the POINT display column of POINT 01 to POINT 20 to the right and left.

  • Page 88: Setting Laser Light Output Schedules

    Enter the laser output peak value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. <No te> The settable value of laser output peak value differs depending on the model. ML-3030AS : 0 .5 to 2 .7 kW / ML-3015AS : 0 .25 to 1 .35 kW ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 89 (PEAK POWER x laser output value POWER [%]) cannot be set falling below the minimum value of laser output (ML-3030AS: 0 .5 kW, ML-3015AS: 0 .25 kW) . (6) To insert the non-laser output time between "FLASH1" and "FLASH2", press the COOL button to set the output stop time (ms) in "COOL1."...
  • Page 90 When the laser light output count is set to 9999 by using the "SHOT" setting but- ton, a laser light is continuously output until the laser stop signal is input and the fade-in/out function becomes disabled. (3) Press the "X" button to display the SCHEDULE screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 91 In "REFERENCE VALUE", the forecast value of laser output energy based on the set output schedules is displayed. This value is a little different from the actually measured value (measured value displayed on the MONITOR screen) provided at laser welding. However, use it as reference. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 92: Seam Screen

    When 1 is set, a single-shot output is performed. When 9999 is set, laser light is continuously output until a laser stop signal is input. Common to "SHOT" on the SCHEDULE screen. Returns to the SCHEDULE screen. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 59. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 93: Setting The Output Schedules For Seam Welding

    (PEAK POWER x laser output value POWER [%]) cannot be set falling below the minimum value of laser output (ML-3030AS: 0 .5 kW, ML-3015AS: 0 .25 kW) . (3) Likewise, set "SHOT [count]" and "POWER [%]" of "POINT 02" to "POINT 06."...
  • Page 94 300 shots for "SHOT [count] ." (In this case, the 20% energy of POINT 06 is re- peated up to 201 to 300 shots .) - To protect the laser oscillator, the minimum power (ML-3030AS: 0 .5 kW, ML- 3015AS: 0 .25 kW) of laser is output for the set laser output time regardless of the laser output value (%) .

  • Page 95: Modulation Screen

    (SINE) How to see the displayed items : Settable item DUTY Sets the duty ratio of the laser output value. Sets the ratio of the High period for PEAK in a cycle (%) in the range of 10 to ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 96 (ML-3030AS: 0.5 kW, ML-3015AS: 0.25 kW) to the maximum value of the laser output peak value set on the SCHEDULE screen. Ex.) When "PEAK POWER" is 2.160 kW on ML-3030AS, the result is "PEAK POWER 2.160 kW x Upward modulation width 25% = 2.700 kW." The setting more than 50% cannot be set.

  • Page 97: Setting The Modulated Waveform

    The modulation width can be set in the range from the minimum value of laser out- put (ML-3030AS: 0 .5 kW, ML-3015AS: 0 .25 kW) to the maximum value of the laser output peak value set on the SCHEDULE screen .
  • Page 98 Enter the repetition frequency by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. Enabling the Modulation Function (1) Press the "MODU" setting button to set it to ON. ⇒ When the modulation function is not used, keep the "MODU" setting button OFF. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 99: Editorial Assistant Function

    The data is restored from a memory buffer. <Note> With the paste function, the setting of the currently-selected schedule number is overwritten by data in a memory buffer, and the data displayed on the screen be- fore pasting is lost . ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 100: Limitations Of Schedule Setting

    4 . Setting the Laser Light Output Schedule Limitations of Schedule Setting Set schedules so as to satisfy following ranges. FIX/FLEX ML-3030AS ML-3015AS ML-3030AS ML-3015AS PEAK POWER 0.5 to 2.7 kW 0.25 to 1.35 kW 50 to 270 W 25 to 135 W...
  • Page 101 In the above dialogue, the message shows that the output energy exceeds the setting range. Change settings of PEAK POWER, POWER and TIME so as to fall within 0 to 30 J (ML-3030AS) or 0 to 15 J (ML-3015AS). Output waveform When the laser output value is lower than the lower limit shown below, the actual la- ser output value becomes the lower limit.
  • Page 102 Power feedback OFF When SEAM or modulation is ON, *2 applies to each waveform which SEAM or modulation is applied, as shown below. Ex.) Set waveform Lower limit SEAM setting is ON Lower limit ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 103: Monitoring Output

    CW mode. The trouble is not detected in 0.5 s or less. Also, use the value as reference. SHOT COUNT Displays the total number of laser light outputs. To reset the display to 0, perform a reset operation on the STATUS screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 104: Setting The Output Status Check Screen

    . When the modulation function is set in the CW mode, the average power displayed in "POWER" may also differ from the actual laser output power. Ex .) CW modulation setting: Frequency = 15 Hz, Modulation width = 25% ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 105 EXT. I/O (1) connector is closed for the time set on the CONFIG screen af- ter a laser output.) When the total laser output time is less than 0.5 s in the CW mode, however, a monitor trouble does not occur even if laser light is out of the range. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 106: Setting The Laser Light Delivery

    A selected safety shutter is opened, so that laser light is output as 100% energy without being split. The ML-3030AS/3015AS main unit is provided with a safety shutter with opening/ closing sensor and a timesharing unit according to the sharing specification. At deliv- ery, the number of deliveries is initially set.
  • Page 107 2. Two or more safety shutters cannot be opened. Timesharing unit Beamsplitter 100% 100% Laser light Laser light is reflected on the beamsplitter by operated timesharing unit and transferred from Safety shutter 2 Safety shutter 1 opened safety shutter 2. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 108: Operating Safety Shutters On Each Screen

    <No te> For powersharings, be sure to connect optical fibers based on the number of de- liveries . You cannot output a laser with closing either one of safety shutters . (3) Press the "CLOSE" button to close the window. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 109: Changing The Acceptance Time For Laser Start Signal/Schedule Signal (Config Screen)

    To change this setting, switch the setting of "LASER START DELAY" on the CONFIG screen as shown below. Displaying the CONFIG Screen (1) Press the "LASER CONTROL" button on the CONFIG screen. The page of LASER CONTROL OPTION PARAMETERS id displayed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 110 7 . Changing the Acceptance Time for Laser Start Signal/Schedule Signal Changing the Acceptance Time (1) Set the "LASER START DELAY." (2) Press the "X" button. The CONFIG screen reappears and the acceptance time for laser start signal and schedule signal is changed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 111: Chapter 3 Laser Welding By Control Panel (Panel Control)

    GUIDE: ON (guide light output) SCHEDULE Screen SCHEDULE number input MONITOR Screen Pressing the LASER START/STOP button Laser light output MONITOR Laser energy/average power check Screen LD: OFF BEAM: OFF GUIDE: OFF CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 112: Control Panel Functions

    When the LD is turned on, the EMISSION lamp comes on. (Lamp) (3) Control Panel This panel is used to set welding schedules and operate the laser. Setting items and set values are displayed on the liquid crystal display. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 113: Operating Procedure

    The power supply is turned ON and the POWER lamp comes on. The timesharing unit, safety shutter, memory, and power supply unit are auto- matically checked. When no error is found, the KEY SWITCH CHECK !! screen is displayed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 114 When the registered SCHEDULE number is entered, the set output schedules are displayed. (3) Press the "PEAK POWER" setting button. Enter the laser output peak value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. In this example, set 1.000 kW. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 115 . For the laser output value setting (% of FLASH), set a value within the setting range . ML-3030AS: 0 .5 to 2 .7 kW (FIX/FLEX) ML-3015AS: 0 .25 to 1 .35 kW (FIX/FLEX) 50 to 270 W (CW) 25 to 135 W (CW) (4) Press the "TIME [ms]"...
  • Page 116 "PANEL CONTROL" is dis- played in "CONTROL DEVICE." (2) Adjust the workpiece and output unit positions to set an appropriate work dis- tance (distance between the workpiece and the output position). (3) Press the "LD" setting button. The LD lights up. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 117 With this, laser light is output in the output conditions of this SCHEDULE. (10) Press the "MON" button to display the MONITOR screen, and check the laser output energy (J) and average power (W) of the output laser light. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 118 (3) Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch. The power supply is turned OFF and the POWER lamp goes out. ⇒ Return the key of the CONTROL keyswitch to the laser safety supervisor so that it can be kept in custody. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 119: Chapter 4 Laser Welding By External Input/ Output Signals (External Control)

    (PANEL CONTROL) Switch the control method. Control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) Output schedule input Safety shutter selection Guide light output LD ON Laser light output/stop (Emergency stop) End of operations CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 120: Preparations For Operations

    To exhibit the shield effect, it is recommended to connect the shield of a cable to the shield of a connector case or FG (flame ground), but it may be better not to connect to a ground in some cases. Perform evaluation and connection to match the operation of the overall system. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 121: Connector Functions

    Input Pins of EXT . I/O (1) Connector ⇒ Close pin No.25. Pin No . Description +24 V OUT Power supply for external input signals. This pin is exclusively used for the ML- 3030AS/3015AS. Do not use it for any other purpose. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 122 When the laser can be output and a valid schedule is selected, this pin is closed inter- nally. In the REPEAT mode, the signal is turned off for certain time after laser output <Note> to keep the average power below the maximum rated output. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 123 When an external input signal is acceptable (when pin No.25 is closed), the circuit is closed. In the open circuit status, an external input signal is not acceptable if it is input. Type of output: Photo MOS relay output Rating of output: 24 V DC, 20 mA max. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 124 When this pin is closed, laser beam input unit 2 is selected and the unit becomes ready to project a laser beam. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 125 For ML-30□□AS-110, it has no safety shutter and no beamsplitter. When the CONTROL keyswitch is turned ON after starting the Laser, this pin closes internally. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 126 Timesharing unit 1 ON While timesharing unit 1 operates, this pin closes internally. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Output COM Unused Do not connect anything. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 127 To release the interlock, put the section between pin No.1 and pin No.2 a closed circuit and press the TROUBLE RESET button displayed on the control panel. Inside of the laser REM. I/L connector +24V External interlock 100 mA max. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 128 To cancel it, put all the section between pin No.11 and pin No.24 and the section be- tween pin No.12 and pin No.25 in open circuits and put them in closed circuits. Then, input the trouble reset signal. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 129 Reset can be performed via the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Also, dual channel relay outputs are available. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 130 The Laser is considered a slave device in this configuration and its emergency stop must be controlled by the larger machine’s safety controller. The output of the exter- nal safety relay module closes the input to the Laser safety unit and allows the sys- tem to clear the emergency stop state. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 131 Input Input ESTOP Out 2b Pilz PNOZ s3 Safety Relay Module 750103 Reset / Start Interlock rtn 2 Interlock out 2 User Interlock Wiring (dry contact closure) Interlock rtn 1 (Open and close two contacts simultaneously.) Interlock out 1 ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 132: Example Connections Of External Input/Output Signals

    The polarity may be positive or negative . Output circuit TLP197G EXT. I/O(1): 11 to 17, 20, Load 22, 23 EXT. I/O(2): 3, 4, 9 24V DC Output COM EXT. I/O(1): 21 EXT. I/O(2): 14 EXT. I/O(1): 19 EXT 0V ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 133 EXT. I/O(1): 10 Input COM EXT. I/O(2): 35 Output circuit TLP197G EXT. I/O(1): 11 to 17, 20, Load 22, 23 EXT. I/O(2): 3, 4, 9 EXT. I/O(1): 21 Output COM EXT. I/O(2): 14 0V output EXT. I/O(1): 19 EXT 0V ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 134 EXT. I/O(1): 10 Input COM EXT. I/O(2): 35 Output circuit TLP197G EXT. I/O(1): 11 to 17, 20, Load 22, 23 EXT. I/O(2): 3, 4, 9 EXT. I/O(1): 21 Output COM EXT. I/O(2): 14 EXT +24V +24V output EXT. I/O(1): 1 ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 135: Programming

    (1) Put the pin corresponding to the beam in a closed circuit. In this example, pin No.16 of the EXT. I/O (2) connector is put in a closed circuit to select Beam 1. The safety shutter is opened and the corresponding SHUTTER lamp comes on. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 136 20 ms and a signal is returned from the laser. Pin No.17 (Monitor normal out- put) or pin No.20 (Monitor trouble output) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector is put in a closed circuit for 20 ms and a signal is returned from the laser. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 137 (1) Put pin No.2 (Laser start) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector in a closed circuit. Laser light is output from Beam 1. ⇒ Laser output The details are the same as Step 5. 50ms End output ML-3030AS/3015AS Monitor normal/ abnormal output...
  • Page 138 Guide light can be seen as a red point. Laser light is irradiated to this red point position. (3) Check the laser light irradiation position. If the welding point deviates from the red point of guide light, move the output unit or workpiece to adjust the position. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 139: Chapter 5 Laser Welding By External Communication Control (Rs-485 Control)

    Program execution Control method/SCHEDULE No./safety shutter settings Mirror setting for timesharing unit Laser output start/stop Output status check Error No. display at occurrence of trouble End of operations Monitor value display LD OFF CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 140: Preparations For Operations

    Prepare the program and its development environment for laser control on the customer side. ⇒ It is recommended to use the shielded cable. To exhibit the shield effect, connect the shield of a cable to FG (frame ground) inside the laser equipment. Do not use it as SG (signal ground). ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 141: Initial Settings

    COMMUNICATION SETUP from the CONFIG screen by the control panel of the equipment . Displaying the CONFIG Screen (1) Press the "CONFIG" button to display the CONFIG screen. (2) Press the "RS-485 COMM" button. The RS-485 COMMUNICATION SETUP is displayed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 142 No. (NETWORK #) for each equipment. Set equipment No. with- out duplication. If duplication of equipment No. exists, a data collision will occur on the communication line and the laser cannot be correctly operated. (2) Press the "X" button. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 143: Commands

    Laser to PC … shutter, etc. PC to laser Reading the system date and time Laser to PC PC to laser Laser start The LD is OFF, trouble command occurs, or external Laser to PC communication control is not performed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 144 Laser to PC … PC to laser Reading the error history Laser to PC error PC to laser Reading the software ver- sion Laser to PC version PC to laser Reading the equipment name Laser to PC name ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 145: Setting Data

    When the setting data is within the setting range, [ACK] is returned. When this data is out of the setting range, [NAK] is returned. This command is ef- ACK or NAK fective only for external communication control. For the other control meth- ods, [NAK] is returned. Personal computer, etc. ML-3030AS/3015AS Laser...

  • Page 146: Reading Data

    (Data No.1), (Data No.2), (Data No.3), … (the last Data No.) Insert [,] between individual data. The Laser returns a [NAK] if the classification No., schedule No., or data No. ACK or NAK falls outside the specified range. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 147 Turning ON/OFF the graph display on the [SCHEDULE] screen Fixed to 1 0: OFF 1: ON [PEAK POWER] on the [SCHEDULE] screen ML-3030AS : Laser output peak value FIX/FLEX : 00500 – 02700 (×1W) CW : 00050 – 00270 (×1W) ML-3015AS : FIX/FLEX : 00250 –...
  • Page 148 [POINT 01] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 02] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 03] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 04] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 149 [POINT 11] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) [POINT 12] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) [POINT 13] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) [POINT 14] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 150 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 20] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) 75 SEAM setting value SEAM ON/OFF Data No . Item Data Range [SEAM] on the [SEAM] screen 0 − 1 Fade function ON/OFF 0: OFF 1: ON ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 151 [POINT 07] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 1500 (×0.1%) [POINT 08] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 1500 (×0.1%) [POINT 09] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 1500 (×0.1%) [POINT 10] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 1500 (×0.1%) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 152 [AVERAGE] on the [MONITOR] screen 000000 – 999999 (×1W) Average power of output laser light 00 Laser Power Monitor ― Energy, number of waveform data, etc. Data No . Item Data Range Schedule No. of laser power monitor data 0000 – 0255 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 153 No. according to the "number of waveform data of the laser power monitor" sent by "R00 nn 04" to perform repeated reading. 50 LD ON Total Time Data No . Item Data Range [LD WORK TIME] on the [STATUS] screen 0000000 – 9999999 (×1H) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 154 0 – 1 LD output mode 0: Power feedback ON 1: Power feedback OFF Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 155: Setting The Control Method, Schedule No., Safety Shutter, Etc

    0: Control by control panel At OFF 2: Control by external communication control 1: Control by external input/output signals (Output schedules are set on the control panel.) At ON 5: Control by external input/output signals (Output schedules are set on the personal computer.) ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 156: Setting The System Date And Time

    [NAK] is returned. Laser Setting the System Date and Time The command (code: WD) to set the system date and time is explained below . Personal computer, etc. Laser CH1/CH0 Equipment No. (CH1 = tens digit, CH0 = units digit) ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 157: Reading The Control Method, Schedule No., Safety Shutter, Etc

    Unused (fixed to 0) Models other than Safety shutter 1 (0: OFF 1: ON) ML-30□□AS-110 error Laser ML-30□□AS-110 Unused (fixed to 0) Models other than Safety shutter 2 (0: OFF 1: ON) ML-30□□AS-110 ML-30□□AS-110 Unused (fixed to 0) Personal computer, etc. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 158: Reading The System Date And Time

    Minute (MI1 = tens digit, MI0 = units digit) Laser Starting a Laser Light Output Personal computer, etc. The command (code: $0) to start a laser light output is explained below . Personal computer, etc. version Laser Laser Personal computer, etc. ML-3030AS/3015AS name Laser...

  • Page 159: Stopping A Laser Light Output

    Equipment No. (CH1 = tens digit, CH0 = units digit) The Laser accepts the command only when in external communication con- ACK or NAK trol (RS-485 CONTROL) mode. It returns a [NAK] when in any other control method. Personal computer, etc. Laser ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 160: Resetting The Total Number Of Outputs

    Personal computer, etc. Laser Reading Error No . at Occurrence of Trouble Laser The command (code: RT) to read error No . at occurrence of trouble is explained Laser below . Personal computer, etc. Personal computer, etc. Laser Laser ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 161: Reading The Error History

    If the history does not exist, "000000000000 E000" is read. Personal computer, etc. error Laser Reading the Software Version name Laser The command (code: RV) to read the software version is explained below . Personal computer, etc. version Laser ML-3030AS/3015AS Personal computer, etc.

  • Page 162: Reading The Equipment Name

    Insert [,] between individual data. version Laser Reading the Equipment Name The command (code: RN) to read the equipment name is explained below . Personal computer, etc. name Laser CH1/CH0 Equipment No. (CH1 = tens digit, CH0 = units digit) name Equipment name ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 165: Maintenance Part

    ■ Use our genuine maintenance parts . ■ For defect caused by non-genuine maintenance parts or use of non-genuine maintenance parts, the repair is charged even if it is still within the maintenance contract period or the warranty period . ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 166: Maintenance Parts And Standard Intervals Of Inspection/Replacement

    PO1178507 φ 0.3mm, 5m PO1175451 φ 0.3mm, 10m PO1175452 Optical 2 years Replace fiber (*6) φ 0.4mm, 5m PO1175453 φ 0.4mm, 10m PO1175454 φ 0.6mm, 5m PO1175455 φ 0.6mm, 10m PO1175456 φ 0.8mm, 5m PO1177722 φ 0.8mm, 10m PO1177723 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 167 *7: We do not specify a degree of parallelism of our standard protective glass. Therefore, the condensing position may be shifted before and after replac- ing the protective glass due to individual differences. The protective glass having a very small positional deviation is also available. Contact us as needed. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 168: Maintenance Of The Power Supply Section

    (3) Take out the air filter and wash it in tap water. Then, dry the air filter completely. ⇒ When the air filter is very dirty, use a neutral cleaner. (4) Install the air filter and tighten the bezel with the filter fixing screws. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 169: Chapter 2 Inspection And Measure To Be Taken At Occurrence Of An Error

    State of LD doesn’t change even if an error/fault occurs. LD "OFF": LD is turned off automatically if an error/fault occurs. Alarm output "-": Error/Fault signal is not output if an error/fault occurs. Alarm output "ON": Error/Fault signal is output if an error/fault occurs. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 170 The LASER STOP signal is input. LASER STOP Close Pin 1 and Pin 9 of the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Overheating occurs in the main unit. CONTROL BOARD TEMP. HIGH After waiting for several minutes, press the TROU- ERROR BLE RESET button. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 171 The communication line in the main unit is abnor- mal. PANEL 485COMM TIMEOUT If there is any noise generation source nearby, separate it as far as possible or take a preventive measure for occurrence of noise. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 172 An excessive duty ratio error has been detected. OSCILLATOR1 DUTY HIGH ERROR Consult us. The temperature of oscillator falls below the oper- able range. OSCILLATOR1 TEMP LOW ERROR After waiting for a while at room temperature of 10 degrees C, restart the equipment. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 173 An optical fiber may be broken; or end face, dam- FIBER SENSOR 1 TROUBLE aged. FIBER SENSOR 2 TROUBLE Check all the optical fibers for breakage. If the end face is broken, consult us. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 174: Troubles Not Displaying Fault Code

    Laser output decreases though monitor displays normal val- been dislocated. For adjusting the axis, con- ue. (When welding is not performed or weld strength is not sult us. enough.) ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 177: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Item ML-3030AS ML-3015AS Maximum rated REPEAT mode 0.3 kW 0.15 kW output (from CW mode 270 W 135 W oscillator) *1 *2 Maximum: 2.7 kW Maximum: 1.35 kW REPEAT mode Minimum: 0.5 kW (PFB ON), Minimum: 0.25 kW (PFB ON), Maximum peak 0.3 kW (PFB OFF)
  • Page 178 Specifications Item ML-3030AS ML-3015AS Input power Single-phase, 200 V to 240 V AC (+10%/-15%) supply Power supply Frequency 50/60 Hz 11 A (200 V), 10 A (220 V), 9 A (200 V), 8.2 A (220 V), Max. input current 9 A (240 V) 7.5 A (240 V)
  • Page 179 60 seconds. ML-3030AS Ex.) When “300 W of power output for 30 seconds and then stopped for 30 seconds” is repeated at ambient temperature 35°C, the average power becomes 150 W in 60 seconds, and it does not exceed the limit.
  • Page 180 35°C, the average power becomes 75 W in 60 seconds, and it does not exceed the limit. Average power (W) Peak power (W) Average power limitation by peak power Average power (W) 1000 1200 1400 Peak power (W) ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 181 21°C. Refer to the graph below to set the peak power so that the peak power does not exceed the limit. ML-3030AS Ex.) A limitations of peak power with 300 W of average power is 2.65 kW (REPEAT mode) at ambient temperature 35°C.
  • Page 182 1.30 kW or less 1 0 0 Ambient temperature (°C) CW mode Average power (W) Range that the peak power is limited to 130 W or less Range that the peak power is limited to 132 W or less Ambient temperature (°C) ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 183: Dimensional Outline Drawings

    Dimensional Outline Drawings Dimensional Outline Drawings Unit: mm Top view Front view Right side view Rear view Left side view ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 184: Timing Chart

    EXT. I/O (1) connector in a closed circuit when pin No.3 (Laser stop) is put in a closed circuit and stopped by putting pin No.3 in an open circuit. Con- firm that pin No.13 (Ready) is put in a closed circuit before putting pin No.2 in a closed circuit. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 185 (HIGH) and lower limit value (LOW) of monitor output In *4 and *5, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 186 In *3 and *6, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. In *7 and *8, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 187 In *3 and *7, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. In *8 and *9, the output time is 16 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 188 (HIGH) and lower limit value (LOW) of monitor output In *3 and *4, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 189 (Laser light) END Output Monitor Normal Output 1ms min . (1000pps) Monitor Trouble Output 1s max. LD output preparation time 150ms or more Shutter operation time 1ms min. Monitor error output time. Minimum error output time for 1000 pps. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 190: Explanation Of Terminology

    Laser output method by this laser. This is called FIX. Laser light with a fixed waveform by up to Fixed waveform 3 divisions in the case where output time and the output value of each point are set in the range of the first laser and the third laser. → P.83 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 191 Since most laser welder comes under class 4 of the highest hazard, the laser safety supervisor must be appointed. → P.9 General term for diode laser and FC-LD. LD chip Semiconductor laser device. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 192 Number of pulses per second. Abbreviation of pulse per second. Protective glasses that the operator puts on to protect the eyes from laser light. The protective Protective glasses glasses are divided into some types by wavelength of laser light. Pulse width Time during which laser light is irradiated. ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 193 This unit is incorporated in the laser oscillator section according to the timesharing specification of this laser. → P.10 Pin for send data out of signal lines of communication connector. → P.140 Work distance Distance from the laser light output position to the target workpiece for laser welding. ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 194: Output Schedule Data Entry Table

    Output Schedule Data Entry Table Output Schedule Data Entry Table ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 195 Output Schedule Data Entry Table ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 196 Output Schedule Data Entry Table ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 197 Output Schedule Data Entry Table ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 198 Output Schedule Data Entry Table ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 199 Output Schedule Data Entry Table ML-3030AS/3015AS...

  • Page 200: Index

    103 PLC 119 total number of laser light outputs 63, 103 REM. I/L Connector 35, 127 upper limit value 103 Ext. I/O 61 Laser Safety Supervisor 9 laser start signal acceptance time 109 LASER START/STOP button 33, 112 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 201 REFERENCE VALUE 84, 86 REPEAT 84, 86, 89 RS-485 CONTROL 56, 63 Code Table 143 Communication Schedules 141 connector 140 Control Codes 143 RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter 29, 51 RS-485(1) Connector 35 RS-485(2) Connector 35 Set Value/Monitor Value Table 147 ML-3030AS/3015AS...
  • Page 202 Contact the company where the product was purchased from for the product warranty. (2) In case that a AMADA WELD TECH product is being set up for operation at overseas facility without the presence of a serviceman of AMADA WELD TECH or AMADA WELD TECH’s overseas subsidiaries, AMADA WELD TECH shall be released from all...
  • Page 203 In case of repair at AMADA WELD TECH’s overseas subsidiaries, return the product claimed defective to the subsidiary, transportation charges prepaid. AMADA WELD TECH will send the product, which is repaired free of charge, to a designated location at customer’s expense.
  • Page 204 7. Maintenance Term of Products The maintenance term of products is seven (7) years after production is discontinued. In the case of computers and its peripheral equipment, AMADA WELD TECH will react in accordance with each manufacture’s provisions for maintenance term.

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