C2000A-S, and MF-C2000A-SC. The MF-C2000A-S is used in the explanatory drawings unless there is a significant difference. Thank you for purchasing our Fiber Laser Welder MF-C2000A Series. This operation manual explains its method of operation and precautions for use. Before using, read this operation manual carefully; after reading, save it in a proper place for your future reference.
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). MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
Also, make sure that the cables do not block the optical path of the oscillator or get caught between the outer panel and the frame. MF-C2000A Series...
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* For other information on managing laser equipment or the MPE level, refer to the following standards. Japanese Industrial Standards JIS C 6802 “Safety of Laser Products” Notification by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare No. 0325002 “Laser Dam- age Prevention Measures” MF-C2000A Series...
400 to 520 mm, but the fork must not hit the level adjuster. ⇒ When transporting, belt the Laser to fix and keep it horizontal. 400 to 520 Figures below show example forking; insert the forks fully till the points appear from under the Laser. DON'T MF-C2000A Series...
Take care that the Laser does not fall or slip. ⇒ Fix the skid to prevent slipping or install it on the non-slipping surface. ⇒ For overseas transportation, put the Laser on the pallet and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent damage caused by rain. MF-C2000A Series...
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Polypropylene band (3) Lift up the Laser with the pallet truck and place it on the vibrationproof skids. Align the positions of “FORK HERE” and the forks and insert the forks vertically to lift up the Laser. MF-C2000A Series...
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Keep the minimum bending radius 200 mm or more and fix it with insulation locks (three positions). Optical fiber Cushioning material (6) Wrap the connector section of the optical fiber with an air cap to protect it. ⇒ Confirm that the water-cooling connector is shorted. Air cap Short-circuiting tube MF-C2000A Series...
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(7) Cover the corrugated cardboard-made top cap on the cushioning material at the top. Top cap (8) Fix them with four polypropylene bands as shown below. Polypropylene band (9) Protect the Laser with an air cap or packaging wrap. MF-C2000A Series...
Precautions for Handling 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. MF-C2000A Series...
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) MF-C2000A Series...
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WHEN TRANSPORTING THE LASER,USE A LIFT TRUCK, PALLET TRUCK, ETC.,OF AT LEAST 300KG ALLOWABLE LOAD. (10) (11) CAUTION 注 意 MANUFACTURED BY: AMADA WELD TECH CO.,LTD. 95-3 FUTATSUKA NODA-CITY CHIBA 278-0016 JAPAN MODEL No. SERIAL No. LABEL MFG:MONTH , YEAR HOT! INPUT POWER VOLTS ~...
For details, please visit the Security Export Control’s website or contact the Security Export Licensing Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry directly. Security Export Control’s website of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/index.html Security Export Licensing Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Phone: +81-3-3501-2801 MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
Up to 2 optical fibers can be connected with an oscillator for this laser equipment. This is called “2-timesharing.” Common Fiber Laser Equipment Configuration Power supply Optical fiber Output unit Workpiece Cooler Fiber laser oscillator MF-C2000A Series...
3 . Functions of the MF-C2000A Series 3 . Functions of the MF-C2000A Series ⇒ Fiber laser oscillator ■ The laser is capable of processing workpieces under a small spot diameter. ■ The single laser provides CW and pulse output.
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3 . Functions of the MF-C2000A Series IP network as an adapter (server). ■ By connecting to a scanner (client) device such as PLC and EtherNet/IP net- work, you can obtain data from the laser and change settings. * The laser supports EtherNet/IP by using Anybus CompactCom 40 EtherNet/IP of HMS Industrial Net- works AB.
Product name Model No . or specification Q’ty Fiber Laser Welder MF-C2000A Series 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.
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This product is used in combination with the chiller and output unit or scanner head unit as shown below. Output unit x Number of deliveries Main unit x 1 Chiller x 1 Scanner head unit x 1 Output Main unit unit Chiller MF-C2000A Series...
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10 m Available 110-00-50 Single delivery Single mode 10 m Available Optical fiber Model No . Core dia . Length 4-9521x01 4-9521x02 10 m φ0.1 mm For MF-C2000A-M/MC 4-9521x03 15 m 4-9521x04 20 m 4-9725x02 □0.1 mm 10 m MF-C2000A Series...
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Active heat Model fθ lens lens control AS1206953 LP1206948 CL-H201A-00-00 AS1206954 LP1206949 AS1206955 For MF-C2000A-MC LP1206948 LP1206949 CL-H601A-01-00 AS1206957 LP1206950 LP1206951 LP1206948 LP1206949 AS1206953 CL-H201A-00-00 LP1206950 AS1206954 AS1206955 LP1206951 LP1206952 For MF-C2000A-SC LP1206948 LP1206949 CL-H601A-01-00 LP1206950 AS1206957 LP1206951 LP1206952 MF-C2000A Series...
Heat Optical Fiber detector Camera Output Unit or Scanner Head Unit Fiber Laser Welder MF-C2000A Series Options The following goods are options separately sold. Purchase them as required. Part name Model No. or specification AS1162937 Touch panel extension cable 10 m...
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For the I/O conversion harness for FL-PL welder and scanner head unit, refer to the Operation Manual or Specification for each of them. ⇒ For the maintenance parts separately sold, refer to the Maintenance Part, Chap- ter 1 "1. Maintenance Parts and Standard Intervals of Inspection/Replacement" on page 216. MF-C2000A Series...
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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 MF-C2000A Series...
Used to open the front door. Pull out the handle with the MAIN POWER switch OFF and turn it 90 degrees to the right to open the door. After closing the door, put back the handle into place and the door will lock. MF-C2000A Series...
ON and the engine (oscillator) check is complete. In the timesharing delivery, turned ON when the branch 1 is selected. (7) BEAM2 Lamp In the timesharing delivery, turned ON when the branch 2 is selected. Not used in the single delivery. MF-C2000A Series...
* Pin No.25 (control switching) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector is in an open circuit and the LD is turned on. EMISSION When the LD is turned on, the EMISSION lamp comes on. ( Lamp) (4) Circuit Cable Connects the laser controller to the main unit. MF-C2000A Series...
Remove the cover when connecting the power Terminals cable and mount it when using. (7) Dry Air Unit Supplies dry air inside of the main unit to prevent dew condensation. (Option) (8) Cooling Water Outlet for the cooling water. Outlet MF-C2000A Series...
Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. Connector (4) USB A Connec- Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. (5) LAN Connector Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. (6) VGA Connector Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. MF-C2000A Series...
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Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. (17) E-STOP Con- Used to connect to the Remote Interlock for emergency stop or input/ output Emergency signals. nector (18) RS-485 (1), (2) Connects a personal computer to use the external communication function. Connectors MF-C2000A Series...
(XY2-100, 16 bits) (9) TRIGGER Con- Connects to the optional MM-L300A and outputs the external trigger. nector (10) OPT REF Con- Connector used to output a reflected light. nector The output range is 0 to 10 V. MF-C2000A Series...
Regarding the requirements of the power supply equipment, refer to the table be- low. Current Input power supply capacity Main unit (MF-C2000A Series) 3-phase 200 V/220 V/240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 40 A or more Chiller (specified one) Single-phase 200 V to 230 V AC (50/60 Hz) 20 A or more ⇒...
20 to 85% RH and yet a sudden temperature change does not occur. If the humidity is higher than values shown below, condensation may occur. Upper limit of ambient humidity Humidity (%) Ambient temperature (ºC) MF-C2000A Series...
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Start operations at least 30 minutes after turning ON the Laser and the chiller under low-temperature (10°C or lower) or high-temperature (35°C or higher) en- vironment. Dew condensation or output fluctuation occurs by the difference be- tween the room temperature and the cooling water temperature. MF-C2000A Series...
When the laser output set value is 1600 and the duty cycle is 60%, output 1600 W of laser for 6 minutes and pause it for 4 minutes in for 10 minutes. (40°C environment) Laser outputting Laser pausing 10 minutes MF-C2000A Series...
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 Adjuster pressure fixture MF-C2000A Series...
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(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. MF-C2000A Series...
(3) While confirming the terminal colors of the power harness, connect the power harness to the L1 (red), L2 (white), L3 (black), and PE (green) power input terminals, and secure it with screws with the tightening torque of 1.5 to 1.8 N-m. MF-C2000A Series...
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1 . Connecting the Power Supply Power input terminals L1 L2 L3 PE Black White Green 8 sq (4) Install the terminal cover. (5) Tighten the cable gland to secure the harness. MF-C2000A Series...
Phillips screwdriver Operating Procedure (1) Connect the power cable attached to the chiller. (2) Connect the alarm detecting cable connected to the chiller to the CH.I/L connec- tor on the rear surface of the main unit. Main unit Chiller MF-C2000A Series...
Refer to the Appendixes, “Dimensional Outline Drawings” for the shape of the fi- ber connector. ⇒ Refer to the next page for how to connect the coupling. Main unit Chiller Fiber connector Coupling φ6 tube Braided hose (5 m max .) φ8 tube (10 m max .) MF-C2000A Series...
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⇒ Take care not to scratch the body with the end of the tube. Tighten the nut with a spanner until it goes slightly over the position before loosened (15 to 30 degrees). MF-C2000A Series...
Be sure to confirm that the feed-water inlet filter is installed before supply the wa- ter. Otherwise, the pump may fail due to contamination of foreign substances. Remove the cap and confirm that the feed-water inlet filter is installed before supplying water. Feed-water inlet filter Chiller MF-C2000A Series...
. This soaked in water . This may cause poor drain- may cause poor drainage or result in water age . leak blowing from the outlet . MF-C2000A Series...
⇒ If it is not stained or dust is not attached, proceed to Step 2. ⇒ Keep the recover cap in a clean place in custody. If a dirty cap is mounted again, this will cause seizure. MF-C2000A Series...
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(4) Place a drop of isopropanol 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 cap. MF-C2000A Series...
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(2) 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. (3) Pull out the connector section about 2 mm and turn it in the direction of the arrow MF-C2000A Series...
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5 . Connecting the Optical Fiber (4) Install the water cooling tube. Be careful about IN and OUT. ⇒ For connection and cooling water, refer to the Operation Manual for the output unit. MF-C2000A Series...
Hold down . Hold and lift up . ⇒ When putting the laser controller back in place, wind the cable. Be careful not to stuck the cable, your fingers or hands in the housing. MF-C2000A Series...
(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 MF-C2000A Series...
(4) While the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen is displayed, press the “INITIALIZE” but- ton, pressing the right button (red portion in the figure below) of the laser control- ler. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. MF-C2000A Series...
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“ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL (OPTION)” setting button and set it to USE. When the active heat control function is not used, set the button to NONE. ⇒ When USE is set with the cable disconnected, error No.043/HEAT DETECTOR ERROR occurs. MF-C2000A Series...
(4) Connect the scanner power cable to the power supply connector on the scanner head unit. (5) Connect the scanner control connecting cable to the head I/F connector (XY2-100) on the scanner head unit. CL-H601A Power supply connector Head I/F connector (XY2-100) CL-H201A Head I/F connector (XY2-100) Power supply connector MF-C2000A Series...
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9 . Connecting the Scanner Head Unit Optical fiber Option Camera connecting cable Camera unit LAN cable Computer Scanner control connecting cable Scanner head unit Scanner power cable Laser equipment MF-C2000A Series...
EXT.I/O (1) short-circuit connector. (3) Disconnect the cable connected to the LASER IF (2) connector on the connector panel 2 and connect the attached LASER IF (2) short-circuit connector. EXT . I/O (1) connector LASER IF (2) connector MF-C2000A Series...
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(red portion in the figure below) of the laser control- ler. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. LASER EMERGENCY STOP START/STOP The INITIALIZE screen appears. (7) Press the “USER SETTING” button. The USER SETTING screen is displayed. MF-C2000A Series...
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When the CL-E mode is switched from ON to OFF, all welding schedules are initial- ized . (9) Turn OFF/ON the MAIN POWER switch again. ⇒ When the CL-E mode is set to ON or OFF, the model name on the startup screen changes. MF-C2000A Series...
30 NL/min. or more (filter inflow end) Compressed air Equivalent to 7,9,4 or lower (ISO8573-1:2010 (JIS B8392-1:2012)) quality class Operating Procedure (1) Insert the air tube from the dry air supply source. φ8 air tube To internal piping MF-C2000A Series...
Even for the equipment with the dry air unit, condensation may occur on the cool- ing part of the fiber connector or the cooling pipings on the outside of the equip- ment. To prevent condensation, perform dehumidification of the installation envi- ronment. MF-C2000A Series...
(2) Turn ON the CONTROL keyswitch. ⇒ For the details of operating procedure, refer to Chapter 3, "3. Operating Proce- dure" on page 145. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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 SCHEDULE MONITOR STATUS CONFIG Screen Screen Screen Screen MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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Sets the guide light output to ON/OFF. When the button is pressed, a window to select ON/OFF is displayed. At ON, guide light is output. At OFF, no guide light is output. The selected result (ON or OFF) is displayed at the button. MF-C2000A Series...
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CONFIG When this button is pressed, the CONFIG screen appears. Select this button to change various settings. On the CONFIG screen, "SCHEDULE" and "FORM" setting buttons are not dis- played at the upper part of the screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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." MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
PARTS NO . 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. Returns to the STATUS screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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 MF-C2000A Series...
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40 ms. PULSE WIDTH CW SLOPE Sets the slope portion to be monitored or not in the CW envelope monitoring (moni- toring laser in range). At ON, the slope portion is not monitored. DISABLE Returns to the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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(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. MF-C2000A Series...
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(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. MF-C2000A Series...
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COOL1 (Non-laser output time to be inserted between FLASH1 and FLASH2) FLASH2 (Output time and output value of the second laser) COOL2 (Non-laser output time to be inserted between FLASH2 and FLASH3) FLASH3 (Output time and output value of the third laser) MF-C2000A Series...
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(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. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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Moves in parallel with the full measurement range. Also, linearly corresponds to the temperature indicated value. CURT .TEMP . The current measured temperature is displayed. When it is outside the measur- ing range, “----” is displayed. Returns to the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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* The dry air is stopped when the state “(dew point for the target water temperature x factor) ≤ current humidity” continues for the judgment time. CHILLER Lights up when the chiller is running. DRYAIR Lights up when the dry air unit (option) is running. Returns to the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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NONE: Not use (default) ASSIST (OPTION) USE: Use CL-E MODE Switches the CL-E mode. Settings and displays in the CL-E mode are valid only when this is set to ON. OFF: MF-C2000A-M/S (default) ON: MF-C2000A-MC/SC Returns to the INITIALIZE screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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(red portion in the figure below) of the laser control- ler. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. LASER EMERGENCY STOP START/STOP The INITIALIZE screen appears. MF-C2000A Series...
After setting "FLASH1", set this time in the range of SLOPE ≤ FLASH1. <Note> The setting and the slope may be different in a low output range of 0 to 200 W. Check the waveform output on the monitor. To make more detailed settings, use the FLEX mode. MF-C2000A Series...
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When this button is pressed, the active heat control setting screen for the se- lected schedule number opens. Blinks when the active heat control function is enabled. The function can be set on the ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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*: When the interval of time between laser outputs is shorter than 0.8 ms, the mini- mum power of laser is also output during other non-laser output times. Non-laser output time 0 .8 ms or longer Shorter than 0 .8 ms 100% Minimum power MF-C2000A Series...
MODULATION screen. SEAM When this button is pressed, the seam setting screen for the selected schedule number opens. Blinks when the fade function for seam processing is enabled. The function can be set on the SEAM screen. MF-C2000A Series...
- There are limitations of the total time of the laser output time POINT 01 to POINT 20 in combination with values of SET POWER and REPEAT . For details, refer to "Limitations of Schedule Setting" on page 132 . SCHEDULE Screen (Flexible Waveform (CW)) MF-C2000A Series...
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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 81. MF-C2000A Series...
(4) Press the "SET POWER" setting button. Enter the laser output set value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. <No te> The settable value of laser output set value is 200 to 2000 . MF-C2000A Series...
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(11) To output laser light repeatedly, press the "SHOT" setting button and set the laser light output count in the range of 1 to 9999 by using the numeric keypad. ⇒ When 1 is set, a single output is performed. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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FLASH2 2.4ms FLASH3 1.9ms ↓SLOPE 1.2ms Pulse width 7.9ms ⇒ At the leading edge of waveform, an overshoot (higher form than the set value) may occur. In this case, extend " SLOPE" by 0.1 to 1.0 ms. MF-C2000A Series...
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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 processing. However, use it as reference. MF-C2000A Series...
This is not displayed when CW is set in FORM. 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 81. MF-C2000A Series...
Set the ratio to "SET POWER" set on the SCHEDULE screen in the range of 0 to 150.0%. (3) Likewise, set "SHOT [count]" and "POWER [%]" of "POINT 02" to "POINT 06." ⇒ For "POINT 06", press the button to scroll the POINT display column to the right. Then, it is displayed. MF-C2000A Series...
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When the fade-in/out function is not used, keep the "SEAM" setting button OFF. ⇒ 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. MF-C2000A Series...
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 MF-C2000A Series...
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Sets the type of modulation waveform from rectangular wave (RECT), trian- gular wave (TRI), or sinusoidal wave (SINE). Returns to the SCHEDULE screen. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 81. MF-C2000A Series...
POWER x POWER [%]) by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. <No te> Set the modulation width so that the waveform after modulation becomes in the range between the minimum of the laser output and the maximum . MF-C2000A Series...
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At this time, the minimum output is not 0 W, but 100 W, the preliminary oscillation . The preliminary oscillation is a function for stabilizing the laser oscillation . For details, refer to "Preliminary Oscillation" on page 108 . MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
Can be set for each schedule. EXPERT SETTING Displays the detailed setting screen for active heat control function. Returns to the SCHEDULE screen. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 81. MF-C2000A Series...
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0.001, 0.01, 0.1, or 0.2 s. When the temperature change is large and it is hard to read, increase the set time. The variation is displayed smaller. Smoothing Input value Input signal Time CLOSE Returns to the ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL screen. MF-C2000A Series...
In the setting shown below, the laser output value does not change until 4.0 s, but the time from 0 to 2.0 s falls on STAGE 01 and the time from 2.1 to 4.0 s falls on STAGE 02 since 2.0 s is set in POINT 02. MF-C2000A Series...
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KEEP POW. Time TARGET TEMP. Detection temperature of the heat detector Measuring lower Time limit Detection temperature ≥ “TARGET TEMP.”: Output set for KEEP POW. Detection temperature < “TARGET TEMP.”: Output with the value set in the schedule MF-C2000A Series...
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At this time, note that the temperature is likely to be lower due to the heat con- duction caused by contact pressure and contact. (2) Set the correction factor so that the indicated temperature fits to the workpiece temperature. MF-C2000A Series...
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When the guide light is out of the focal position, the temperature detection area is widened and the low temperature is detected. ⇒ The low temperature may be detected depending on the angle between the workpiece and the output unit. MF-C2000A Series...
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 . MF-C2000A Series...
Review the settings of parameters displayed on the dialogue. Parameters exceeding a range are displayed in the first line of dialogue, and parame- ters which needs to be reviewed are displayed in the second line. Review the settings of parameters displayed on the dialogue. MF-C2000A Series...
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. Refer to this number when replacing the FC-LD. To reset the display to 0, perform a reset operation on the STATUS screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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(option) is enabled. Upper limit: "THERMO SPAN H" value set on the CONFIG screen Lower limit: Measuring lower limit ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 81. MF-C2000A Series...
. When the modulation function is set in the CW mode, the average power displayed in "AV- ERAGE" may also differ from the actual laser output power. Ex .) CW modulation setting: Frequency = 15 Hz, Modulation width = 25% MF-C2000A Series...
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EXT. I/O (1) connector is closed for the time set on the CONFIG screen after a laser output.) When the total laser output time is 0.5 s or less in the CW mode, however, a monitor trouble does not occur even if laser light is out of the range. MF-C2000A Series...
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LASER POWER OUT OF RANGE occurs. Output SET POWER (1) × POWER [%] (2) / 100 × HIGH [%] (3) / 100 Controlled waveform SET POWER (1) × POWER [%] (2) / 100 × LOW [%] (4) / 100 Time MF-C2000A Series...
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 is displayed. MF-C2000A Series...
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6 . 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. MF-C2000A Series...
SCHEDULE No. is fixed to #0 and FORM is fixed to CW. “CL-E” and “EXT” icons are also displayed. CONFIG Screen “ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL (OPT.)” and “SET-POWER SYNCHRONIZE” setting but- tons cannot be selected. Also, the functions cannot be selected with the CL-E mode. MF-C2000A Series...
Press the “TIME SCL” button to set the estimated output time on CL-E100A. When the output exceeding the estimated output time, error No.259/MONITOR-POWER UNEXPECTED occurs. The initial value of the estimated output time is 9999 [s]. To display a more detailed monitored waveform, set it lower. MF-C2000A Series...
BEAM: ON (branch selection) 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 GUIDE: OFF CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF MF-C2000A Series...
* Pin No.25 (control switching) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector is in a closed circuit and the LD is turned on. EMISSION When the LD is turned on, the EMISSION lamp comes on. (Lamp) (4) Circuit Cable Connects the laser controller to the main unit. MF-C2000A Series...
When the dry air unit (option) is equipped, the "CHILLER" button is displayed on the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen. The chiller is normally kept running, but if you want to stop it, press the button twice within a second to switch between stop and run. MF-C2000A Series...
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When the registered SCHEDULE number is entered, the set output schedules are displayed. (3) Press the "SET POWER" setting button. Enter the laser output set value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. In this example, set 500. MF-C2000A Series...
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"REPEAT" in the range of 1 to 1000 pps (pulse per second). ⇒ For setting the number of laser light outputs, set it in "SHOT" in the range of 1 to 9999. When 1 is set, a single output is performed. MF-C2000A Series...
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(4) In the timesharing delivery, press the "BEAM" setting button. A window to set the opening/closing of the beamsplitter is opened. ⇒ In the single delivery, the button cannot be pressed since the button is always turned ON. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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(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. MF-C2000A Series...
(PANEL CONTROL) Switch the control method. Control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) Output schedule input LD ON Guide light output Branch selection Laser light output/stop (Emergency stop) End of operations CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF MF-C2000A Series...
Perform evaluation and connection to match the operation of the overall system. ⇒ When there is influence of noise, attach a ferrite core as close to the equipment as possible. A ferrite core has an effect in reducing external noise. MF-C2000A Series...
Series. Do not use it for any other purpose. LASER START When Pin 3 is closed, the laser beam is output. Make sure that the circuit is left closed for at least the time set on the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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While the laser is output, this pin is closed internally. This is a signal for turning on an indicator during laser output. Do not use for timing con- trol. Trigger This pin is dedicated to the laser weld monitor. Do not connect to other pins. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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In the timesharing delivery, when this pin is closed, the branch 2 is selected and the unit becomes ready to project a laser beam from the optical fiber selected to the branch 2. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. MF-C2000A Series...
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When [HI] of the relevant stage is selected, this pin closed internally while the stage is executed and the heat detector exceeds the target temperature. This is not output in the stage set to SKIP because the stage ends simultaneously when the temperatures reaches. MF-C2000A Series...
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When [END] of the relevant stage is selected, this pin closed internally for the time specified in [STAGE-END SIGNAL WIDTH] at the end of the stage. This may be continuous with the next stage end signal. Unused Do not connect anything. Output COM MF-C2000A Series...
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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 laser controller. Inside of the laser REM. I/L connector +24V External interlock 100 mA max. MF-C2000A Series...
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When the section between Pin No.12 and Pin No.25 is put in an open circuit, the LD is turned off. To cancel it, put the section between Pin No.11 and Pin No.24 and the section between Pin No.12 and Pin No.25 in closed circuits and then input the trouble reset signal. MF-C2000A Series...
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Reset can be performed via the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Also, dual channel relay outputs are available. MF-C2000A Series...
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PLC, and conveyor belt all of which have ES- TOP buttons where one ESTOP button stops all devices. Any situation in which more than one device must be connected together and respond identically to an emergen- MF-C2000A Series...
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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 MF-C2000A Series...
At delivery, the signal acceptance time (time from a signal input till establishment of schedules) of processing schedules is set to 16 ms. Set the close circuit time referring to this value. As the signal acceptance time, 0.1 ms, 1 ms, 2 ms, 4 ms, MF-C2000A Series...
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150ms or more BEAM SELECT 2 input 20ms or more Laser start input Over the time set on the CONFIG screen Output (Laser light) The time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output MF-C2000A Series SCHEDULE 1 input...
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Laser output 16.0ms or more SCHEDULE 2 50ms ↓ input End output 20ms or more Monitor normal/ Laser start input abnormal output Output (Laser light) The time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output MF-C2000A Series...
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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 processing point deviates from the red point of guide light, move the output unit or workpiece to adjust the position. MF-C2000A Series...
MAIN POWER switch ON CONTROL keyswitch ON Program execution Control method/SCHEDULE No. settings 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 MF-C2000A Series...
⇒ 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). MF-C2000A Series...
COMMUNICATION SETUP from the CONFIG screen by the laser controller 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. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
Laser to PC … No., 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. MF-C2000A Series...
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Laser to PC … PC to laser Reading the error history Laser to PC error PC to laser Reading the software version Laser to PC version PC to laser Reading the equipment name Laser to PC name MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series Laser...
(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. MF-C2000A Series...
[POINT 20] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) 66 Schedule Settings for CW ― TIME 01 to 10 Data No . Item Data Range [POINT 01] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) MF-C2000A Series...
[POINT 10] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) 69 Schedule Settings for CW ― POWER 11 to 20 Data No . Item Data Range [POINT 11] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) MF-C2000A Series...
Modulation function ON/OFF 0: OFF 1: ON 65 Modulation Function Settings Data No . Item Data Range [WAVE] on the [MODULATION] screen Selection of modulated waveform 0 − 2 0: Rectangular wave 1: Triangular wave 2: Sinusoidal wave MF-C2000A Series...
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00000 – 99999 (×0.1W) ⇒ If the pulse width becomes long, the total number of waveform data can be con- trolled to 100 or less by extending the measurement interval. (Example) Pulse width Measurement interval 0.05 to 0.45 ms 0.005 ms MF-C2000A Series...
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000000000000 – 999999999999 Unused Fixed to 00 Unused Fixed to 000 Unused Fixed to 0 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 MF-C2000A Series...
At OFF 2: Control by external communication control 1: Control by external input/output signals (Output schedules are set on the laser controller.) At ON 5: Control by external input/output signals (Output schedules are set on the personal computer.) MF-C2000A Series...
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) Year (Y3 = thousands digit, Y2 = hundreds digit, Y1 = tens digit, Y0 = units Y3/Y2/Y1/Y0 digit) Personal computer, etc. MF-C2000A Series...
Beam select 1 (0: OFF 1: ON) Single delivery Unused (fixed to 0) Timesharing delivery Beam select 2 (0: OFF 1: ON) Unused (fixed to 0) Unused (fixed to 0) Unused (fixed to 0) Unused (fixed to 0) MF-C2000A Series...
If the Laser is ready for use, it returns an [ACK]. If not, the Laser returns a [NAK]. Personal computer, etc. The Laser is not ready for use when: ACK or NAK name • An alarm is activated. Laser • LD is OFF. • The Laser is not in external communication control mode. Laser MF-C2000A Series...
(RS-485 CONTROL) mode. It returns a [NAK] when in any other control method. Personal computer, etc. Laser Resetting the Total Number of Outputs Laser The command (code: C1) to reset the total number of outputs (SHOT COUNT) is explained below . Personal computer, etc. Laser MF-C2000A Series...
Personal computer, etc. E2/E1/E0 be [000]. For the contents corresponding to error No., refer to the Maintenance Part, Personal computer, etc. Chapter 2 "1. Error Display and How to Take a Measure" on page 233. Laser Laser MF-C2000A Series Personal computer, etc.
Equipment No. (CH1 = tens digit, CH0 = units digit) CPU No. (CP1 = tens digit, CP0 = units digit) 00: CPU Personal computer, etc. 01: MAIN FPGA CP1/CP0 02: SUB FPGA • If “99” is entered, data is read in a batch. name Laser MF-C2000A Series...
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 MF-C2000A Series...
SWDraw3 is installed. Control by external input/output signals Output schedule (layout number) input LD ON Guide light output Laser light output/stop (Emergency stop) End of operations CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF MF-C2000A Series...
The power supply is turned ON and the POWER lamp comes on. The memory and power supply unit are automatically checked. When no error is found, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen is displayed. (4) Turn ON the CONTROL keyswitch. The engine (oscillator) is automatically checked. MF-C2000A Series...
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After SWDraw3 starts, the Drawing screen is displayed. (2) Confirm that the equipment is connected correctly by checking the status display field on the Drawing screen. "Online" displayed in the title bar indicates that the laser welder is online. MF-C2000A Series...
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(1) From the menu, select [Laser Control] -> [Control]. The [Control] screen appears. (2) When the [LD] is ON, click the [LD OFF] button. (3) The "Cooling down" message is displayed on the Drawing screen while operation is stopped. MF-C2000A Series...
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(7) To exit SWDraw3, select [File] -> [Exit] from the menu or click the Close box ([x] button) in the top-right corner of the screen. (8) Exit Windows by selecting [Turn Off Computer] from the Start menu, and then turn off the computer. MF-C2000A Series...
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(10) 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. MF-C2000A Series...
HDB-CTH(10) HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. ⇒ Prepare a program and its development environment for laser control on the cus- tomer side. ⇒ It is recommended to use the shielded cable for inputting and outputting the con- trol signal. MF-C2000A Series...
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BK long point 2 RD short point 4 RD long point 2 BK short point 4 BK long point 2 RD short point 4 RD long point 2 BK short point 4 BK long point 2 Case internal shell Braided shield MF-C2000A Series...
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Also, avoid the use of the part peeled from the lami- nate tape (30 mm) since the cable coating may be deformed. In addition, the lami- nated part cannot be used for pressure contact. MF-C2000A Series...
Trouble (out) (in) Error reset Ready (out) (in) Guide beam ON/OFF Guide beam ON (out) (in) LD-ON/OFF LD ON (out) (in) Scan stop Laser output (out) (in) Scan start Input COM 0V OUT +24V OUT 0V OUT +24V OUT MF-C2000A Series...
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Layout no. selection (binary code 256) Layout no. selection (binary code 512) Layout no. confirmation strobe Close (ON) output is supplied with the layout number confirmation. Reserve Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. MF-C2000A Series...
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When the LD or high voltage is turned on and the laser is ready to output, this Pin 41- COM circuit is closed internally. Trouble If trouble arises, this Pin 42-COM circuit is opened internally until it is reset. MF-C2000A Series...
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GND for external I/O. Do not use it for any other purpose. 0 V OUT GND for external I/O. Do not use it for any other purpose. Type of output: Open collector output Rating of output: 24 V DC, 70 mA max. MF-C2000A Series...
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4 . Connector Functions REM .I/L Connector E-STOP Connector Refer to the Operating Part, Chapter 4. MF-C2000A Series...
USER I/O: 3, 37 Input COM Output circuit TLP172GM USER I/O: 38 to 43, 47 to 53, Load 24V DC USER I/O: 32, 66 Output COM USER I/O: 35, 36, 67, 68 The polarity may be positive or negative . MF-C2000A Series...
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USER I/O: 4 to 8, 12, 13, 16 to 26 Input COM USER I/O: 3, 37 Output circuit TLP172GM USER I/O: 38 to 43, 47 to 53, Load Output COM USER I/O: 32, 66 USER I/O: 35, 36, 67, 68 0V output MF-C2000A Series...
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USER I/O: 4 to 8, 12, 13, 16 to 26 Input COM USER I/O: 3, 37 Output circuit TLP172GM USER I/O: 38 to 43, 47 to 53, Load Output COM USER I/O: 32, 66 USER I/O: 35, 36, 67, 68 0V output MF-C2000A Series...
■ 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 . MF-C2000A Series...
φ0.1 mm, 20 m 4-9521x04 □0.1 mm, 10 m 4-9725x02 Filter cartridge (*6) CW-50-R 6 months Replace Every day Clean Dust-proof filter (for chiller) HRS-S0001 1 year Replace Cooling water (Purified water, 10L) L-05115-001 6 months Replace (*7) MF-C2000A Series...
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The protective glass having a very small positional deviation is also available. Contact us as needed. *9: Only for MF-C2000A-MC/SC *10: Only when the dry air unit (option) is equipped MF-C2000A Series...
About twice the focal dis- and the power meter. tance of the condensing lens When the output is not restored, set the laser output set value ("SET POWER”) again. Light receiving part Power meter Guide light MF-C2000A Series...
(red portion in the figure below) of the laser control- ler. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. LASER EMERGENCY STOP START/STOP The INITIALIZE screen appears. (3) Press the “USER SETTING” button. The USER SETTING screen is displayed. MF-C2000A Series...
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Enter each value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. ⇒ Due to characteristics of the power meter, it takes several seconds until the mea- surement value is stabilized after emission. It is recommended to set it to 60 to 100 sec. MF-C2000A Series...
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(3) Press the "UP" button to increase the output and the "DOWN" button to decrease Adjust it within the range of gauge. One-clicking button with a value around the rated output (2000 W) adjusts the output approx. 0.5% to 2%. MF-C2000A Series...
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Confirm that the LD is turned ON and press the button. (5) Press the LASER START/STOP button of the laser controller. Check the display on the power meter and confirm that the laser is emitted. After recording the power meter display, press the button. MF-C2000A Series...
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2 . Maintenance of the Laser Oscillator LASER EMERGENCY STOP START/STOP (6) Press the "LD" setting button to set it to OFF and press the "END" button. When a further adjustment is necessary, repeat Step 3. MF-C2000A Series...
CAUTION Using a dirty protective glass may make the laser beam attenuation large . Item required Operation manual for the output unit, protective glass, and cleaning paper MF-C2000A Series...
(3) Hold the upper filter housing by hand, and loosen the cylinder with the NFH tight- ening spanner to remove it. (4) Remove the filter cartridge from the removed cylinder. (5) Mount the drain plug on the cylinder again. MF-C2000A Series...
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(4) Tighten the cylinder with the NFH tightening spanner, keeping holding the upper filter housing by hand. (5) Open valves on both sides and make a test run of water before operation to check for leaks. Filter housing Loosen Tighten MF-C2000A Series...
If abnormal water leaks, consult us to return the chiller and replace the mechanical seal. Item required Phillips screwdriver CAUTION Because of its structure, the mechanical seal cannot completely eliminate leakage . An amount of leakage is 3 ml/hour or less . Check here for leaks . MF-C2000A Series...
(2) Remove pipes of the main unit and the chiller. (3) Apply air at approx. 0.25 MPa into pipes to expel the remaining water in pipes. Main unit Chiller Apply air . Apply air . Open the drain valve . MF-C2000A Series...
3 . Maintenance of the Chiller Cleaning the Dust-proof Filter The dust-proof filter is provided at the front of the chiller. Clean it every day. Item required Bristle brush or air blow Cleaning with a bristle brush Cleaning with an air blow MF-C2000A Series...
- The air passing through the filter unit, mist separator and micro mist separator is supplied to the hand-held torch as purge air . If water or oil is mixed in the purge air, optical components may be contaminated by attached purge air . MF-C2000A Series...
When the color is changed to brown or black, replace the dew point checker. For periodic replacement, replace it in two years after the start of use as standard. MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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A temporary blackout of AC power supply was de- AC POWER DOWN(PDI) tected. Check the power supply environment. An error of unknown cause has occurred with the INTERLOCK SIGNAL ERROR interlock. If it has not been better by resetting, consult us. MF-C2000A Series...
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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. MF-C2000A Series...
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BRANCH MIRROR 2 CLOSE TROUBLE input of laser start signal. If the trouble will continue even after the above measures, consult us. The shutter/beam-check is not finished normally. SHUTTER/BEAM-CHECK FAILED If it hasn’t been better by restarting, consult us. MF-C2000A Series...
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If it has not been better by restarting, consult us. INTERNAL UNIT OUTPUT LOW Another FLU unit is required to get rating power. (W07) Consult us. BACK REFLECTION HIGH ERROR It's too strong back reflection. (A01) Adjust the power setting to reduce back reflection. MF-C2000A Series...
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Restart the Laser. If this error happens often, con- sult us. The Warning signal has ON in the Dry-air unit. DRY-AIR UNIT WARNING Check the Dry-air unit below the unit manual. The filter-warning has occurred in the Dry-air unit. DRY-AIR FILTER WARNING Check the filter. MF-C2000A Series...
The power to the laser welder is turned OFF. Confirm that there is no error and turn ON the laser AL32 welder. Or an error has occurred with the laser welder. Check the display screen of the laser welder. For errors other than above, refer to the operation manual for the chiller. MF-C2000A Series...
There is a problem with the controller. 1074 Controller Error Trouble If the error persists after restarting, please contact us. The capacity of memory card is full. 1084 Memory Card Full Trouble Delete the data or prepare a new memory card. MF-C2000A Series...
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Data error of schedule data. distance error Check the setting value. It is out of the setting range of the up slope time of Schedule Data upslope time 1208 Data error schedule data. error Check the setting value. MF-C2000A Series...
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However, when the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, reset the error by the TROUBLE RESET button of the laser controller. (When reset- ting by the TROUBLE RESET button is impossible, the TROUBLE RESET but- ton is greyed out.) MF-C2000A Series...
Laser output decreases though monitor displays normal value. been dislocated. For adjusting the axis, con- (When processing is not performed or weld strength is not sult us. enough.) MF-C2000A Series...
3-phase, 200 V to 240 V AC (±10%) supply Power supply Frequency 50/60 Hz Max. input current 20 A Max. apparent power 7.2 kVA Power Supply Maximum (including LD 6.9 kW deterioration) Power consumption Maximum 6.5 kW (when shipped) Standby 1.0 kW MF-C2000A Series...
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49 m/s (5 G) max. Vibration during operations 10 to 60 Hz: 0.98 m/s (0.1 G) max. Intermittent vibration during Less than 2 Hz : 4.9 m/s (0.5 G) max. operations Pollution degree *2 Altitude 2000 m or less MF-C2000A Series...
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20 A (to be supplied by customers) Rated operation current (50/60 Hz) 8.0 A / 11.0 A Rated power consumption (50/60 Hz) 1.68 kVA / 2.20 kVA Dimensions Approx. 976 (H) × 377 (W) × 900 (D) mm MF-C2000A Series...
Dimensional Outline Drawings Dimensional Outline Drawings Main Unit Top view Unit: mm 1083 Front view Right side view Rear view Left side view MF-C2000A Series...
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Connector cooling water coupler Applicable tube Outer diameter: 6 mm Inner diameter: 4 mm For single delivery (beam coupler) and 2-timesharing Unit: mm 17.5 Connector cooling water coupler Applicable tube Outer diameter: 6 mm Inner diameter: 4 mm MF-C2000A Series...
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. MF-C2000A Series...
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(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. MF-C2000A Series...
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In *3 and *5, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. In *6 and *7, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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In *3 and *8, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. *7 is not necessary when the beam select is not changed. In *9 and *10, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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(HIGH) and lower limit value (LOW) of monitor output In *2 and *3, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. MF-C2000A Series...
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Laser Stop Input * (Laser light) END Output Monitor Normal Output 1ms min . (1000pps) *2 Monitor Trouble Output 1s max. LD output preparation time 1ms min. Monitor error output time. Minimum error output time for 1000 pps. MF-C2000A Series...
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*3: The control switching can be set from a computer or the Control switching input on the USER I/O. *4: The laser output indicates the equipment status. Other signals indicate the I/O signals. *5: Confirm that Ready is on before turning on Scan start. MF-C2000A Series...
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*2: When the data error occurs at the time of the layout no. confirmation, scan- ning can be started without the error reset. *3: When Data error and LD ON output are off, turn off the LD-ON/OFF signal. MF-C2000A Series...
Fixed waveform that is a laser light output means to be used by this laser. Laser light with a fixed waveform by up to 3 divisions in the case where output time and the output value are set in the range of the first laser and the third laser. → P.106 MF-C2000A Series...
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Since most laser welder comes under class 4 of the highest hazard, the laser safety supervisor must be appointed. → P.10 General term for diode laser and FC-LD. LD chip Semiconductor laser device. MF-C2000A Series...
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Electric resistance generally used as a scale to indicate the hardness of current flow for a mate- Resistivity rial. Its unit is ohm (Ω). The value that indicates this resistance by unit volume (1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm) is volume resistivity and its unit is ohm centimeter (Ωcm). MF-C2000A Series...
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This unit is incorporated in the laser oscillator section according to the timesharing specification of this laser. Pin for send data out of signal lines of communication connector. → P.172 Work distance Distance from the laser light output position to the target workpiece for laser welding. MF-C2000A Series...
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