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FIBER LASER WELDER
MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF
OPERATION MANUAL
AA03OM1193140-12

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  • Page 1 Original instructions FIBER LASER WELDER MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF OPERATION MANUAL AA03OM1193140-12...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Document

    How to Use This Document ATTENTION This operation manual is common to both MF-C300A-SF and MF-C500A-SF. The MF-C500A-SF is used in the explanatory drawings unless there is a significant difference. Thank you for purchasing our Fiber Laser Welder MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF. This operation manual explains its method of operation and precautions for use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Mechanism of the Fiber Laser .........24 3. Functions of the MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF .......25 4.
  • Page 4 3. Connector Functions ..........117 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • 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). MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 9: Precautions For Handling

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 10 * MPE: The maximum level of permissible exposure of the eyes or skin to laser beams. Abbreviation of Maximum Permissible Exposure. * For other information on managing laser equipment or the MPE level, refer to the following standards. IEC Standards IEC60825-1 “Safety of laser products Part1: Equipment Classifica- tions, requirements and use’s guide” MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 11: For Transportation

    280 to 310 mm, but the fork must not hit the caster. ⇒ When transporting, belt the Laser to fix and keep it horizontal. 280 to 310 Figures below show example forking; insert the forks fully till the points appear from under the Laser. DON'T MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 12: For Packaging

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 13 (1) Prepare a pallet truck with the following specifications. Withstand load: 200 kg min. Length: 600 mm min. Height in moving Full width: 650 to 700 mm upward: 100 mm min. (2) Prepare a vibrationproof skid. (3) Assemble the slope and attach the reinforcing parts. Reinforcing parts MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 14 (4) Place the Laser on the vibrationproof skid by using the slope. (5) Place the casters sideways to lock them. (6) Place the cushioning material on the top of the Laser and then place the optical fiber on it. ⇒ Fix the optical fiber with insulation locks (three positions). MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 15 Precautions for Handling (7) Wrap the Laser separately for each cushioning material with an air cap or pack- aging wrap. (8) Fix the front and rear casters with the attached belts. Belt Caster MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 16 (9) Place the reinforcing parts under the slope as shown below and raise the slope. Reinforcing parts (10) Cover the corrugated cardboard-made top cap on the cushioning material at the top. (11) Fix them with two polypropylene bands as shown below. Polypropylene band MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 17: For Disposal

    (12) When transporting the Laser, use a pallet truck. 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 18: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 19 長 / WAVE LENGTH 　　　　 : 0.90～1.20μm 波 長 / WAVE LENGTH 　　　　 : 0.60～0.70μm クラス４レーザ製品 CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT IEC60825-1:2014 クラス3Rレーザ製品 CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT IEC60825-1:2014 (MAX) MF-C300A-SF: 600W MF-C500A-SF: 900W 注意 ここを開きセーフティインタロックを解除すると クラス４のレーザ放射が出ます。ビームや散乱光 　の目、又は皮膚への被ばくを避けること。 CAUTION CLASS 4 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS...

  • 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 24: Mechanism Of The Fiber Laser

    Laser light can be transferred to a place remote from the main unit by opti- cal fiber, so that only the optical fiber and output unit can be mounted in the manufac- turing line for welding. Common Fiber Laser Equipment Configuration Controller Optical fiber Intake Exhaust Output unit Workpiece Fiber laser oscillator MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 25: Functions Of The Mf-C300A-Sf/C500A-Sf

    3 . Functions of the MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF 3 . Functions of the MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF ⇒ 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 Fiber Laser Welder MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF 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 Main unit unit Main unit Provided with the optical fiber. Core dia . of Model Sharing method Length of optical fiber optical fiber MF-C300A-SF-110-00-00 Single delivery Single mode 10 m MF-C500A-SF-110-00-00 Single delivery Single mode 10 m Output unit The output unit with the specification that you selected at the time of purchase is con- nected to the main unit.

  • Page 28: Options

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Name And Functions Of Each Section

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 30: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 31: Name And Function Of Each Section On The Top Side

    Always turned ON after the CONTROL keyswitch is turned ON and the engine (oscillator) check is complete. (7) BEAM2 Lamp Not used. (8) READY Lamp Lights up when the LD is turned on for outputting the laser. (9) LASER Lamp Indicates that laser is being output. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 32: Laser Controller (Mle-122A)

    * 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

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

    The optical fiber is connected. Outlet (4) Power Supply Connects the single-phase power supply of 200 V to 240 V AC (±10%), and the grounding conductor. Remove the cover when connecting the Terminals power cable and mount it when using. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 34: Inside Of The Connector Cover

    Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. Connector (10) REM . I/L Con- Connect it to the Remote Interlock for emergency stop. When this connector is closed, the LD is turned OFF to shut off the laser nector light output. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 35 When viewing the waveform of laser output, nector connect to an oscilloscope. The output range is 0 to 5 V (MF-C300A-SF: 300 W = 4 V, MF-C500A- SF: 500 W = 4 V). Set the impedance of the oscilloscope to 1 MΩ. (13) CH .I/L Connec- Not used.

  • Page 39: Installation And Preparation Part

    500 mm of space is required in back, right, left and upper sides to cool the internal parts. Install the product in a place remote from the wall as shown in the figure on the next page. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 40: Environment Suitable For Installation And Precautions

    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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 41: Fixing The Laser Welder

    This section explains how to fix the laser welder on the floor. Item required Caster holders Operating Procedure (1) Lock the casters provided in 4 positions in the lower part of the main unit. (2) Fix each caster by using the attached caster holder. Caster holder MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

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

    (3) While confirming the terminal colors of the power harness, connect the power harness to the L (black), N (black), and PE (green/yellow) power input terminals, and secure it with screws with the tightening torque of 1.5 to 1.8 N-m. Power input terminals BK GN/YL 5 .5 sq (AWG10) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 44 1 . Connecting the Power Supply (4) Install the terminal cover. (5) Tighten the cable gland to secure the harness. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Optical Fiber

    ⇒ 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 46 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 47 Turn the connector section by hand without using a tool until it clicks into place. (3) Pull out the connector section about 2 mm and turn it in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fix the connector section at the position where it is no longer turned by hand. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 48: Removing The Laser Controller

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 49: 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 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 53: 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 laser controller or per- sonal computer. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 54: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 55: 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 SCHEDULE MONITOR STATUS CONFIG Screen Screen Screen Screen MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 56 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 57 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 58 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 displayed at the upper part of the screen. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 59: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 60: 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." MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 61 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 62: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 63: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 64: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 65: Software Version Screen

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 66: 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 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 67 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 68 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 69 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 70: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 71 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 72 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 73 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 74 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 75 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 76 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 77: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 78 NONE: Not use (default) USE: Use ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL Not used. Do not change the setting. (OPTION) POWER-CORRECT Sets whether to use the laser output compensation function. NONE: Not use (default) ASSIST (OPTION) USE: Use Returns to the INITIALIZE screen. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 79 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 80: Setting The Laser Light Output Schedule

    <Note> The settable value of laser output differs depending on the model. MF-C300A-SF: 30 to 300 / MF-C500A-SF: 50 to 500 The ratio of the preliminary oscillation output for "SET POWER" is displayed. For the preliminary oscillation, see page 82.
  • Page 81 When the laser output count reaches the set value, the laser output is stopped. 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 82 “Limitations of Schedule Setting” on page 99 . Preliminary Oscillation To stabilize the laser oscillation, the minimum power of laser (15 W (MF-C300A-SF) or 25 W (MF-C500A-SF)) is output for 0.5 ms immediately before laser output. The preliminary oscillation is performed during the non-laser output time, but when the in- terval of time between laser outputs is shorter than 0.8 ms, the preliminary oscillation...

  • Page 83: Schedule Screen (Flexible Waveform (Flex))

    <Note> The settable value of laser output differs depending on the model. MF-C300A-SF: 30 to 300 / MF-C500A-SF: 50 to 500 The ratio of the preliminary oscillation output for "SET POWER" is displayed. For the preliminary oscillation, see page 82.

  • Page 84: Schedule Screen (Flexible Waveform (Cw))

    - 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 99 . SCHEDULE Screen (Flexible Waveform (CW)) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 85 <Note> The settable value of laser output differs depending on the model. MF-C300A-SF: 30 to 300 / MF-C500A-SF: 50 to 500 The ratio of the preliminary oscillation output for "SET POWER" is displayed. For the preliminary oscillation, see page 82.

  • Page 86: Setting Laser Light Output Schedules

    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 differs depending on the model. MF-C300A-SF : 30 to 300 / MF-C500A-SF : 50 to 500 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 87 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 88 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 89 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 90: Seam Screen

    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 57. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 91: Setting The Output Schedules For Seam Processing

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 92 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 93: 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 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 94 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 57. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 95: Setting The Modulated Waveform

    POWER x POWER [%]) by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. <Note> 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 96 At this time, the minimum output is not 0 W, but 25 W, the preliminary oscillation . Set the modulation width to 100% . The preliminary oscillation is a function for stabilizing the laser oscillation . For details, refer to "Preliminary Oscillation" on page 82 . MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 97 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 98: Editorial Assistant Function

    The data is restored from a memory buffer. <No te> 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 99: Limitations Of Schedule Setting

    SEAM setting, POWER 0 to 150.0% ― Laser output value *1, *2 30 to 300 W (MF-C300A-SF), 50 to 500 W (MF-C500A-SF) Total output time 1s resolution: 0 to 10000 sec 0.1ms resolution: 0 to 500.0 ms (FIX: sum of FLASH1 to 3 and COOL1 0.1s resolution: 0.0 to 1000.0 sec...

  • Page 100: Monitoring Output

    Press the TROUBLE RESET button to clear the trouble. *: Set the ratio of the set output (SET POWER × POWER [%]) in the CW mode. The trouble is not detected in 0.5 s or less. Also, use the value as reference. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 101 "HIGH" and "LOW." To reset the display to 0, perform a reset operation on the STATUS screen. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 57. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 102: Setting The Output Status Check Screen

    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% Monitored waveform Controlled waveform MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 103 Watts. POWER [%] is also increased or decreased according to the output increase/decrease between each POINTs. When the measured value of the monitored laser light is out of the range shown by red lines below, error No.035/ LASER POWER OUT OF RANGE occurs. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 104 When not using the slope judgment in the CW mode, select the LASER CON- TROL on the CONFIG screen and set the CW SLOPE CHK DISABLE to ON. Also, set the slope to the value higher than the preliminary oscillation output. Preliminary Preliminary oscillation oscillation MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 105: 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 is displayed. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 106 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 107: Chapter 3 Laser Processing By Laser Controller (Panel Control)

    LD: ON (LD ON) Screen 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 108: Laser Controller Functions

    * 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 109: Operating Procedure

    (1) Turn ON the MAIN POWER switch at the front of the main unit. 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 110 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 111 The settable laser output set value differs depending on the model. For the laser output value setting (% of FLASH), set the value within the setting range of each model . MF-C300A-SF: 30 to 300 MF-C500A-SF: 50 to 500 (4) Press the "TIME [ms]" setting button of "FLASH1."...
  • Page 112 (4) Press the “GUIDE” setting button to set it to ON to output guide light. The “GUIDE” setting button is set to ON and a red dot of guide light appears at the laser light injecting position. Laser light is injected to the red-dot position. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 113 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 115: Chapter 4 Laser Processing By External Input/ Output Signals (External Control)

    Screen (RS-485 CONTROL) (PANEL CONTROL) Switch the control method. Control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) Output schedule input LD ON Guide light output Laser light output/stop (Emergency stop) End of operations CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 116: Preparations For Operations

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 117: Connector Functions

    SF/C500A-SF. 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 118 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 119 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 120 Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 121 Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 122 3 . Connector Functions Pin No . Description Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Output COM MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 123 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 124 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 125 Reset can be performed via the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Also, dual channel relay outputs are available. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 126 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 127 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 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 128: Example Connections Of External Input/Output Signals

    EXT. I/O(2): 35 The polarity may be positive or negative . Output circuit TLP197G EXT. I/O(1): 11 to 17, Load 20, 22, 23 EXT. I/O(2): 3 24V DC Output COM EXT. I/O(1): 21 EXT. I/O(2): 14 EXT. I/O(1): 19 EXT 0V MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 129 4.7k EXT. I/O(1): 10 Input COM EXT. I/O(2): 35 Output circuit TLP197G EXT. I/O(1): 11 to 17, Load 20, 22, 23 EXT. I/O(2): 3 EXT. I/O(1): 21 Output COM EXT. I/O(2): 14 0V output EXT. I/O(1): 19 EXT 0V MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 130 4.7k EXT. I/O(1): 10 Input COM EXT. I/O(2): 35 Output circuit TLP197G EXT. I/O(1): 11 to 17, Load 20, 22, 23 EXT. I/O(2): 3 EXT. I/O(1): 21 Output COM EXT. I/O(2): 14 EXT +24V +24V output EXT. I/O(1): 1 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 131: Programming

    Pin No.11 of the EXT. I/O (1) connector is put in a closed circuit after 5 seconds External input maximum and the signal (LD ON) is returned from the laser. acceptable output LD-ON input 5s max. LD ON output ↓ MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 132 20 ms and a signal is returned from the laser. ↓ 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 SCHEDULE 1 input MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF 16.0ms or more SCHEDULE 2 input...
  • Page 133 The details are the same as Step 5. Laser output input 50ms ↓ End output Laser start input Monitor normal/ Over the time set on the CONFIG screen abnormal output Output (Laser light) The time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 134 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 135: Chapter 5 Laser Processing By External Communication Control (Rs-485 Control)

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 136: 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). MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 137: Initial Settings

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 138 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 139: Commands

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 140 Reading trouble 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 141: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF Laser...

  • Page 142: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 143: Schedule Settings For Fix, Flex And Cw

    Turning ON/OFF the graph display on the [SCHEDULE] screen Fixed to 1 0: OFF 1: ON [SET POWER] on the [SCHEDULE] screen MF-C300A-SF: 00030 – 00300 Laser output set value MF-C500A-SF: 00050 – 00500 [REPEAT] on the [SCHEDULE] screen FIX/FLEX : 00001 – 01000 Pulse repetition rate (Cannot be set in the CW mode.)

  • Page 144: Schedule Settings For Flex, Time 01 To

    [POINT 13] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 5000 (×0.1ms) 0000 – 9995 (×0.01ms) [POINT 14] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 5000 (×0.1ms) 0000 – 9995 (×0.01ms) [POINT 15] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 5000 (×0.1ms) 0000 – 9995 (×0.01ms) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 145: Schedule Settings For Flex, Power 01 To

    [POINT 17] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 18] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 19] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 20] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 146: Schedule Settings For Cw, Time 01 To

    [POINT 07] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 08] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 09] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 10] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 147: Schedule Settings For Cw, Power 11 To

    [POINT 14] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 [POINT 15] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 [POINT 16] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 [POINT 17] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 148: Seam Setting Value Power 01 To

    0000 − 1500 (×0.1%) [POINT 20] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 1500 (×0.1%) 64 Modulation Function ON/OFF Data No . Item Data Range [MODU] on the [MODULATION] screen 0 − 1 Modulation function ON/OFF 0: OFF 1: ON MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 149: Modulation Function Settings

    Laser power monitor waveform data 2/5 00000 – 99999 (×0.1W) Laser power monitor waveform data 3/5 00000 – 99999 (×0.1W) Laser power monitor waveform data 4/5 00000 – 99999 (×0.1W) Laser power monitor waveform data 5/5 00000 – 99999 (×0.1W) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 150 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 151: Setting The Control Method, Schedule No., Etc

    0: Control by laser controller 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 152: Setting The System Date And Time

    Year (Y3 = thousands digit, Y2 = hundreds digit, Y1 = tens digit, Y0 = units Y3/Y2/Y1/Y0 digit) Personal computer, etc. MO1/MO0 Month (MO1 = tens digit, MO0 = units digit) D1/D0 Day (D1 = tens digit, D0 = units digit) Laser MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 153: Reading The Control Method, Schedule No., Etc

    Automatic laser power monitor value transmission (0: OFF 1: ON) Each time the laser is output, "00 Laser Power Monitor-Energy, number of waveform data, etc." on page 149 is sent. READY status (0: Laser start disabled 1: Laser start enabled) MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 154: Reading The System Date And Time

    Personal computer, etc. The Laser is not ready for use when: ACK or NAK name Laser • An alarm is activated. • LD is OFF. • The Laser is not in external communication control mode. Laser Personal computer, etc. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF Laser...

  • Page 155: Stopping A Laser Light Output

    (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 156: Resetting The Appropriate Number Of Outputs

    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 171. Laser Laser MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF Personal computer, etc.

  • Page 157: Reading The Error History

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 158: 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 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 161: 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 . MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 162: Maintenance Parts And Standard Intervals Of Inspection/Replacement

    3 years Replace MAIN POWER switch P3-63/V/SVB-SW 5 years Replace Repair or Switching power supply PLA300F-24 5 years Replace MF-C300A-SF AS1194550 Oscillator unit (*4) 4 years Replace MF-C500A-SF AS1194173 Every month Clean Air filter PC1194553 or PC1212902 (*6) 1 year...

  • Page 163: Maintenance Of The Laser Oscillator

    About twice the focal dis- and the power meter. tance of the condensing When the output is not restored, set the laser lens output set value ("SET POWER”) again. Light receiving part Power meter Guide light MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 164: Correcting The Laser Power

    (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 165 (2) Set up the power meter. (Operate according to the display of the yellow line.) Confirm that the power meter is placed at the proper position. After wearing protective glasses and confirming that the safety against the scattered light is ensured, press button. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 166 Check the display on the power meter and confirm that the laser is emitted. The laser is emitted with the rated output setting. ⇒ Due to characteristics of the power meter, it takes 30 to 60 seconds until the measurement value is stabilized after emission. LASER EMERGENCY STOP START/STOP MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 167 . It will not coverd by the warranty even if it is still within the warranty period since it causes a high load and the product lifetime is shortened . (6) After the UP/DOWN adjustment, press the button with a message of “PUSH TO SAVE” to save the setting. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 168: Cleaning And Replacing The Protective Glass

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 169: Maintenance Of The Power Supply Section

    (2) Remove two filter fixing screws by turning them with a hexagon wrench or Phil- lips screwdriver. Filter fixing screw (2 positions) (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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 170 3 . Maintenance of the Power Supply Section (4) Install the air filter and tighten the bezel with the filter fixing screws. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 171: Chapter 2 Inspection And Measure To Be Taken At Occurrence Of An Error

    The communication line between the laser equip- ment and the touch panel is abnormal. COMMUNICATION LINE ERROR If there is any noise generation source nearby, separate it as far as possible or take a preventive measure for occurrence of noise. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 172 Shock and vibration has been detected. VIBRATION DETECTED Check around any other trouble. After checking that nothing is damaged, press the RESET button. Breakage of an optical fiber has been detected. FIBER ERROR1 Check that the optical fiber is connected MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 173 An error has occurred with the LD power supply. LD POWER SUPPLY ERROR Consult us. Overcurrent of the LD. LD CURRENT OVERLOAD Consult us. Abnormal temperature of the internal unit. THERMAL 1 ERROR After waiting for several minutes, press the TROU- THERMAL 2 ERROR BLE RESET button. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 174 If this error happens often by restarting, consult us. Turn off the power and clean the fan at the rear of INTERNAL UNIT COOLING-FAN the main unit. WARNING (W09) The fan may come to the end of its service life. Consult us. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 175: Troubles Not Displaying Fault Code

    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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 179: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Item MF-C300A-SF MF-C500A-SF Maximum rated output 300 W 500 W Minimum setting output 30 W 50 W Standard: 0.1–500.0 ms (0.1ms steps) REPEAT mode Setting switching: 0.05–500.00 ms (0.05ms steps) Pulse width Standard: 0.1–1000.0 s (0.1s steps) Setting switching: 0.001–10.000 s (0.001s steps) CW mode 0.01–100.00 s (0.01s steps)
  • Page 180 Specifications Item MF-C300A-SF MF-C500A-SF Number of schedules Laser output waveform Laser energy for upper/lower limit judgment Schedule REPEAT mode Number of outputs per second setting Number of repeated outputs Modulation output waveform (when using the modulation function) Laser output waveform...

  • Page 181: Dimensional Outline Drawings

    Dimensional Outline Drawings Dimensional Outline Drawings Unit: mm Top view Front view Right side view Rear view Left side view MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 182 Dimensional Outline Drawings Fiber Connector Unit: mm Max diameter incl . the removable gaiter MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 183: 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 184 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 185 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 186 (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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 187 Laser Start Input * 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 188: Explanation Of Terminology

    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.80 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 189 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. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 190 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-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 191 3-phase is mainly used for a power of business use. Pin for send data out of signal lines of communication connector. → P.136 Work distance Distance from the laser light output position to the target workpiece for laser welding. MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 192: Output Schedule Data Entry Table

    Output Schedule Data Entry Table Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 193 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 194 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 195 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 196 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 197 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

  • Page 198: Index

    61, 101 PLC 115 upper limit value 100 REM. I/L Connector 34, 123 Laser Safety Supervisor 9 Ext. I/O 59 laser start signal acceptance time 105 LASER START/STOP button 32, 108 LD 57 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...
  • Page 199 Code Table 139 Communication Schedules 137 connector 136 Control Codes 139 RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter 28, 49 RS-485(1) Connector 35 RS-485(2) Connector 35 Set Value/Monitor Value Table 143 SCHEDULE 57 SCHEDULE Screen 80, 83, 84 schedule signal acceptance time 105 MF-C300A-SF/C500A-SF...

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