How to Use This Document Thank you for purchasing our Pulsed Fiber Laser Welder ML-3060AS. 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). ML-3060AS...
Page 7
Those who use a pacemaker must not approach the Laser or walk around the welding shop while the Laser is in operation, without being permitted by his/her medical doctor. The Laser generates a magnetic field and has effects on the operation of the pacemaker while it is turned ON. ML-3060AS...
Page 8
Surface flash and expulsion can burn the skin if they touch the skin. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Keep a fire extinguisher in the processing shop in case of fire. Maintain and inspect the Laser periodically . Maintain and inspect the Laser periodically, and repair any damage before starting operation. ML-3060AS...
Use the product in a place where the ambient temperature is 10 to 35ºC and the ambient humidity is 50 to 85% RH and yet a sudden temperature change does not occur. * For other information on managing laser equipment or the MPE level, refer to the follow- ML-3060AS...
Page 10
Precautions for Handling ing standards. CDRH Standards Part 1040 Sec. 1040.10 “Radiation safety standards for laser equipment” IEC Standards IEC60825-1 “Safety of laser products Part1: Equipment Classifica- tions, requirements and use’s guide” ML-3060AS...
250 to 300 mm, but the fork must not hit the level adjuster. ⇒ When transporting, belt the Laser to fix and keep it horizontal. Adjuster Fork 250 to 300 Figures below show example forking; insert the forks fully till the points appear from under the Laser. DON'T ML-3060AS...
Fix the skid to prevent slipping or install it on the non-slipping surface. ⇒ When putting the Laser up on the skid with a slope, do not push it up by main force. When it is hard to push it up, consult us. ML-3060AS...
Page 13
Packaging overview and name of each section Optical fiber Skid Storage box Cushion Slope (right) Slope (left) Top panel Tape or band Side panel (left) Side panel (right) Joined with fixtures (3 positions on front and rear sides, respectively) ML-3060AS...
Page 14
Precautions for Handling Operating Procedure (1) Open the package. (2) Install the slope. (3) Store the optical fiber and power cable in the storage box. ⇒ Be careful of the bending radius of fiber. ML-3060AS...
Page 15
Precautions for Handling (4) Put the equipment on the skid using the slope. ⇒ Put the equipment from the rear side. (5) Store the slope under the equipment. (6) Install the cardboard for right side to fit cushions. ML-3060AS...
Page 16
(7) Put a cushion at the right-hand corner of the front. (8) Install the cardboard for left side to fit cushions. (9) Put the box storing the optical fiber on top of the cardboard box at the same time as install the cardboard for sides. ML-3060AS...
Page 17
Precautions for Handling (10) Put a cushion at the left-hand corner of the front. (11) Join 2 cardboards with 3 fixtures on front and rear sides, respectively. ML-3060AS...
(13) Install the top panel and fix the package with band. If you don’t have band, use tape. For Disposal This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide (GaAs). At the time of disposal, separate it from general industrial waste or domestic waste and carry out the disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. ML-3060AS...
Warning/danger labels are struck on the laser. Read the precautions provided on each label for correct use. The numbers correspond to the label figure numbers on the next page. (10) (11) (11) FIBER.OUT 4 FIBER.OUT 3 FIBER.OUT 2 FIBER.OUT 1 ML-3060AS...
Page 20
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION 注意 - 可視レーザ放射 CAUTION VISIBLE LASER RADIATION MANUFACTURED BY: AMADA WELD TECH CO.,LTD. ビームを見たり,望遠光学計器を使って見ないこと 95-3 FUTATSUKA NODA-CITY DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR EXPOSE USERS TELESCOPIC OPTICS CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT CHIBA 278-0016 JAPAN 最大出力...
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 ML-3060AS...
When the output unit is provided with a CCD camera, cross lines are generally displayed on the monitor and the cross point of these cross lines is an irradiation point. In this laser, a red point appears on the work- piece when guide light is output. ML-3060AS...
3 optical fibers. Up to 4 deliveries are available for this laser equipment at time- sharing. Common Fiber Laser Equipment Configuration Fiber laser module Optical fiber Input unit Output unit Workpiece Beamsplitter Branch unit Power supply Example of 2 deliveries ML-3060AS...
3 . Functions of the ML-3060AS 3 . Functions of the ML-3060AS ⇒ 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.
Product name Model No . Q’ty Pulsed Fiber Laser Welder ML-3060AS 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 29
Output to one optionally selected from 2 fibers ML-3060AS-003 3-timesharing Output to one optionally selected from 3 fibers ML-3060AS-004 (*1) 4-timesharing Output to one optionally selected from 4 fibers *1: When the isolator (option) is mounted, the 4-timesharing specification cannot be selected.
Isolator (*1) AS1178529 *1: The isolator decreases the power by up to 10%. ⇒ 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 163. ML-3060AS...
Page 31
This conversion adapter is used to control equipment by external communication. Output signals (RS-232C) of the personal computer are converted into RS-485 sig- nals and then output to the main unit. RS-485 cable RS-485 connector of the main unit RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter Personal computer, etc. RS-232C cable ML-3060AS...
This section explains each section of the front cover of the main unit . Function of Each Section on the Front Cover (1) MAIN POWER Switch Turns ON and OFF the power supply. (2) Front Door This door is opened to perform maintenance of air filter. ML-3060AS...
The front door is opened to perform maintenance . Each section of the inside is explained below . Function of Each Section inside the Front Side (1) Filter Fixing Unscrewed to remove the air filter. Screw (2) Air Filter At the intake of air. Prevents the Laser from dust and dirt. ML-3060AS...
(7) LASER Lamp Indicates that laser is being output. (8) POWER Lamp When the MAIN POWER switch is turned ON, the POWER lamp comes on so that the operator can check that the power supply has been turned ON. ML-3060AS...
When viewing the waveform of reflected nector light, connect to an oscilloscope. (5) PWRMON Con- BNC connector used to output an analog signal representing the monitor waveform of laser power. When viewing the waveform of laser output, nector connect to an oscilloscope. ML-3060AS...
Page 37
(14) RS-232C (1), (2) Used for maintenance only. Connector (15) RS-232C (3) Used for maintenance only. Connector (16) USB B Connec- Used for maintenance only. (17) VGA Connector Used for maintenance only. (18) USB A Connec- Used for maintenance only. ML-3060AS...
For the power supply side, we earnestly recommend using a leakage breaker with the rated current of 30 A or more, which is applicable to harmonics and surg- ⇒ Perform class D grounding work (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Tech- nical Standards for Electric Equipment"). ML-3060AS...
Avoid such a sudden temperature change if possible. When there is a possibility of condensation, turn ON the power supply of the laser. In about 2 hours, start to operate the laser. ML-3060AS...
Phillips screwdriver, adjuster pressure fixture, and anchor, etc. Operating Procedure (1) Install the attached adjusters pressure fixtures on the adjusters provided in 4 po- sitions in the lower part of the main unit. Adjuster pressure fixture (4 positions) Adjuster pressure Adjuster fixture ML-3060AS...
Page 44
(2) Fix each adjuster on the floor by using a connecting apparatus such as anchor. Adjuster pressure (Fixing hole to floor) fixtures (74 .5) Lock nut Fix on floor Adjuster using anchor bolt 19 .5 Floor ⇒ The connecting apparatus is not attached as an accessory. Prepare it on the customer side. ML-3060AS...
(4) Install the connector cover. (5) Tighten the cable gland to secure the harness. When the connector Power input cover is open terminals FIBER.OUT 4 FIBER.OUT 3 FIBER.OUT 2 FIBER.OUT 1 Black White Green 5 .5 sq Ferrule terminal for 5 .5 sq ML-3060AS...
⇒ 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. ML-3060AS...
Page 47
(1) Remove the cap at the end of the connector section. ⇒ Keep the cap in combination with the cap of the optical fiber removed in Step prevent a dust from entering the inside. Cap of the optical fiber Cap of the connector section ML-3060AS...
Page 48
(3) Turn the connector section about 37° in the direction of the arrow 1 indicated on ⇒ Turn the connector section by hand without using a tool. (4) Pull out the connector section about 2 mm and turn it in the direction of the arrow ML-3060AS...
The laser controller and circuit cable are options. ⇒ When the laser controller is connected, operations from the control panel are dis- abled. Laser Controller FIBER.OUT 4 FIBER.OUT 3 FIBER.OUT 2 FIBER.OUT 1 Connect Laser Controller to [LASER CONT.OUT] connector using circuit cable. ML-3060AS...
(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." FIBER.OUT 4 FIBER.OUT 3 FIBER.OUT 2 FIBER.OUT 1 RS-485 Cable RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter RS-232C Cable Personal computer, etc. RS-485(1) Connector RS-485(2) Connector ML-3060AS...
When the PLC or the like is connected to the main unit and pin No.25 (control switch- ing) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector is turned ON (closed circuit), the control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) is selected. ⇒ This control method cannot be selected by operating the control panel or person- al computer. ML-3060AS...
Operating Procedure (1) Turn OFF the LD. (2) Turn OFF the CONTROL keyswitch and pull out the key. (3) Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch. ⇒ The laser safety supervisor takes charge of the key of the CONTROL keyswitch. ML-3060AS...
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 ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS...
Page 57
(The window depends on the setting of the memory switch.) At ON, the safety shutter of the selected delivery is opened, the beamsplitter op- erates, and a beam can be output. When there is even one delivery set to ON, the button is displayed in blinking light blue. ML-3060AS...
Page 58
When this button is pressed, the STATUS screen appears. Select this button to check the laser welder control method or check the operation log and version. CONFIG When this button is pressed, the CONFIG screen appears. Select this button to change various settings. ML-3060AS...
Ext . I/O Displays the TERMINAL MONITOR screen. Then, the external input/output monitor is displayed. ERROR LOG Displays the ERROR LOG screen. Then, the error history is displayed. EVENT LOG Displays the EVENT LOG screen. Then, the event history is displayed. ML-3060AS...
Connect the main unit to the PLC or the like and turn ON pin No.25 (control switch- ing) of the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Then, the control method is switched over to the control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) and "EXTERNAL CONTROL" is displayed in "CONTROL DEVICE." ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS...
Moves to the EXT. I/O (1) screen. EXT .I/O (2) Moves to the EXT. I/O (2) screen. SIM . Sets the external output simulation mode to ON/OFF. Returns to the STATUS screen. When the SIM. is ON, this cannot be changed. ML-3060AS...
Scrolls the line up and down. When a line is not displayed, press this button to display it. Scrolls the page up and down. When a page is not displayed, press this button to display it. Returns to the STATUS screen. ML-3060AS...
Scrolls the line up and down. When a line is not displayed, press this button to display it. Scrolls the page up and down. When a page is not displayed, press this button to display it. Returns to the STATUS screen. ML-3060AS...
Displays the parts number of software. VERSION Displays the software version. DATE Displays the updated date of software. BUILD NO . Numbers used for internal management at the time of manufacturing. LASER ENGINE Displays the LASER ENGINE VERSION screen. Returns to the STATUS screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 66
How to see the displayed items : Settable item Serial # Displays the serial number of the laser engine. Firmware Displays the firmware version of the laser engine. ver . SOFTWARE Returns to the SOFTWARE VERSION screen. Returns to the STATUS screen ML-3060AS...
LANGUAGE Switches the language displayed on the screen (Japanese or English). The screen appears with the language displayed at the previous completion. The initial setting is English. Switches to the Japanese display. Switches to the English display. English ML-3060AS...
Page 68
40 ms. PULSE WIDTH CW SLOPE Sets the slope portion to be monitored or not in the CW envelope monitoring (monitoring laser in range). At ON, the slope portion is not monitored. DISABLE Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 69
Sets the communication speed from 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. RATE DATA BIT Sets the length of data bit from 8bit or 7bit. PARITY Sets the parity mode from NONE, EVEN or ODD. STOP BIT Sets the stop bit from 2bit or 1bit. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 70
TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SETUP How to see the displayed items : Settable item ETHERNET Displays the Ethernet address. ADDRESS Sets the IP address. ADDRESS SUBNET Sets the subnet mask. MASK DEFAULT Sets the default gateway address. GATEWAY Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
The method of protecting set values by setting the password is explained be- low . Entering the Present Password (1) Press the "PASSWORD" button on the CONFIG screen. The PASSWORD screen appears. (2) Press the password input box. The keyboard appears. ML-3060AS...
Page 72
(4) Press the ENTER key on the keyboard. When the entered password is correct, the new password setting screen is dis- played. When the entered password is wrong, the WRONG PASSWORD screen is dis- played. Then, enter the set password once again. ML-3060AS...
Page 73
Setting a New Password (1) Press the "CHANGE PASSWORD" button. The password change screen appears. (2) Press the password input box (upper portion). The keyboard appears. (3) Enter a new password into the password input box (upper portion). Enter 4 alphanumerical characters. ML-3060AS...
Page 74
Unless the two passwords coincide, the WRONG PASSWORD screen appears. Press the OK button and enter the same password. (6) Press the OK button. The PASSWORD screen appears. ⇒ The display of CURRENT PASSWORD changes to the changed password. ML-3060AS...
Page 75
LANGUAGE (Language switching) English (Language switching) The above setting items become unchangeable and the set values are protected. ⇒ To change any set value, enter the password to display the password setting screen and set "SCHEDULE EDIT" to UNLOCK. ML-3060AS...
Page 76
3 . Changing the Equipment Settings SETTING AT DATE AND TIME How to see the displayed items : Settable item DATE Sets year (last two digits), month and day. TIME Sets time in a 24-hour period. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 77
Also, [LINKED: #] is displayed at the upper right portion of the SCHEDULE screen of the set SCHEDULE number to recognize the synchronous target. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
LD deterioration check is displayed. How to see the displayed items : Settable item INIT . SCHEDULE Displays the confirmation window. Press Yes to initialize the set values. USER SETTING Displays the USER SETTING screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 79
Sets whether to use the peak power synchronize setting. Func- tions and displays related to the peak power synchronize setting SYNCHRONIZE are valid only when this is set to USE. NONE: Not use (default) USE: Use Returns to the INITIALIZE screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 80
(2) While the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen is displayed, press the "INITIALIZE" but- ton and the right button (red portion in the above figure) of the laser controller simultaneously. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. SYSTEM The INITIALIZE screen appears. ML-3060AS...
Sets the laser output time TIME [ms] and laser output value POWER [%] of the third laser in the same range as that for the first laser. The time of SLOPE is included in the output time of FLASH3. ML-3060AS...
Page 82
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 57. ML-3060AS...
(POWER [%]) at each point of "POINT 01" to "POINT 20." · <Note> · There are limitations of settable values in combination with values of PEAK POINT 20 POWER and REPEAT. For details, refer to “Limitations of Schedule Setting” on page 98. ML-3060AS...
Page 84
- Within the range of 10% of the maximum peak power, a constant power is output to protect the laser oscillator without reference to waveform input . For details, refer to "Limitations of Schedule Setting" on page 98 . ML-3060AS...
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 57. ML-3060AS...
(4) Press the "PEAK POWER" setting button. Enter the laser output peak value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. <No te> The settable value of laser output peak value is 1 .000 to 5 .500 kW . ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS...
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 welding. However, use it as reference. ML-3060AS...
When 1 is set, a single-shot output is performed. When 9999 is set, laser light is continuously output until a laser stop signal is input. Common to "SHOT" on the SCHEDULE screen. Returns to the SCHEDULE screen. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 57. ML-3060AS...
(2) Press the "POWER [%]" setting button of "POINT 01." Enter the laser output value (%) by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. Set the ratio to "PEAK POWER" set on the SCHEDULE screen in the range of 0 to 150.0%. ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS...
(SINE) How to see the displayed items : Settable item DUTY Sets the duty ratio of the laser output value. Sets the ratio of the High period for PEAK in a cycle (%) in the range of 10 to ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS...
SCHEDULE screen . Ex .) When "PEAK POWER" is 4 .400 kW, the result is "PEAK POWER 4 .400 kW x Upward modulation width 25% = 5 .500 kW ." The setting more than 50% cannot be set . ML-3060AS...
Page 96
Enter the repetition frequency by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. Enabling the Modulation Function (1) Press the "MODU" setting button to set it to ON. ⇒ When the modulation function is not used, keep the "MODU" setting button OFF. ML-3060AS...
The data is restored from a memory buffer. <Note> With the paste function, the setting of the currently-selected schedule number is overwritten by data in a memory buffer, and the data displayed on the screen be- fore pasting is lost . ML-3060AS...
SEAM setting maximum POWER is 0 when the SEAM setting is OFF.) When the above expression is not satisfied, the following dialogue appears and the schedule setting can not be changed. Review the settings of parameters displayed on the dialogue. ML-3060AS...
Page 99
The lower limit value is displayed in graph with a broken line and also numerically displayed below PEAK POWER in %. Power feedback ON Lower limit Actually output waveform Lower limit User input waveform ML-3060AS...
Page 100
Power feedback OFF When SEAM or modulation is ON, *2 applies to each waveform which SEAM or modulation is applied, as shown below. Ex.) Set waveform Lower limit SEAM setting is ON Lower limit ML-3060AS...
CW mode. The trouble is not detected in 0.5 s or less. Also, use the value as reference. SHOT COUNT Displays the total number of laser light outputs. To reset the display to 0, perform a reset operation on the STATUS screen. ML-3060AS...
. When the modulation function is set in the CW mode, the average power displayed in "POWER" may also differ from the actual laser output power. Ex .) CW modulation setting: Frequency = 15 Hz, Modulation width = 25% ML-3060AS...
Page 103
EXT. I/O (1) connector is closed for the time set on the CONFIG screen af- ter a laser output.) When the total laser output time is less than 0.5 s in the CW mode, however, a monitor trouble does not occur even if laser light is out of the range. ML-3060AS...
A selected safety shutter is opened, so that laser light is output as 100% energy without being split. The ML-3060AS main unit is provided with a safety shutter with opening/closing sen- sor and a timesharing unit according to the sharing specification. At delivery, the number of deliveries is initially set.
Page 105
100% 100% 100% 100% Laser light Safety shutter 4 Safety shutter 3 Safety shutter 2 Safety shutter 1 Laser light is reflected on the beamsplitter by operated timesharing unit and transferred from opened safety shutter 1 to 4. ML-3060AS...
1 to 4. The safety shutter that is set to ON is opened to allow laser light to be transmitted. The safety shutters that are set to OFF are not opened, so laser light is interrupted. ⇒ The displayed window depends on the delivery specification. (3) Press the "CLOSE" button to close the window. ML-3060AS...
To change this setting, switch the setting of "LASER START DELAY" on the CONFIG screen as shown below. Displaying the CONFIG Screen (1) Press the "LASER CONTROL" button on the CONFIG screen. The page of LASER CONTROL OPTION PARAMETERS id displayed. ML-3060AS...
Page 108
7 . Changing the Acceptance Time for Laser Start Signal/Schedule Signal Changing the Acceptance Time (1) Set the "LASER START DELAY." (2) Press the "X" button. The CONFIG screen reappears and the acceptance time for laser start signal and schedule signal is changed. ML-3060AS...
GUIDE: ON (guide light output) SCHEDULE Screen SCHEDULE number input MONITOR Screen Pressing the LASER START/STOP button Laser light output MONITOR Laser energy/average power check Screen LD: OFF BEAM: OFF GUIDE: OFF CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF ML-3060AS...
When the LD is turned on, the EMISSION lamp comes on. (Lamp) (3) Control Panel This panel is used to set welding schedules and operate the laser. Setting items and set values are displayed on the liquid crystal display. ML-3060AS...
The power supply is turned ON and the POWER lamp comes on. The timesharing unit, safety shutter, memory, and power supply unit are auto- matically checked. When no error is found, the KEY SWITCH CHECK !! screen is displayed. ML-3060AS...
Page 112
When the registered SCHEDULE number is entered, the set output schedules are displayed. (3) Press the "PEAK POWER" setting button. Enter the laser output peak value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. In this example, set 2.000 kW. ML-3060AS...
Page 113
100%. In this example, this peak value is 50% of "PEAK POW- ER=2.000 kW", so that the actual laser output value is 1.000 kW. In this case, even if "PEAK POWER=1.000 kW" and "FLASH1 100 ms 100%" are set, the ac- tual laser output value is the same. ML-3060AS...
Page 114
(distance between the workpiece and the output position). (3) Press the "LD" setting button. The LD lights up. (4) Press the "BEAM" setting button. A window to set the opening/closing of the safety shutter and beamsplitter is opened. ⇒ The displayed window depends on the specification. ML-3060AS...
Page 115
With this, laser light is output in the output conditions of this SCHEDULE. (10) Press the "MON" button to display the MONITOR screen, and check the laser output energy (J) and average power (W) of the output laser light. ML-3060AS...
Page 116
(3) Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch. The power supply is turned OFF and the POWER lamp goes out. ⇒ Return the key of the CONTROL keyswitch to the laser safety supervisor so that it can be kept in custody. ML-3060AS...
(PANEL CONTROL) Switch the control method. Control by external input/output signals (EXTERNAL CONTROL) Output schedule input Safety shutter selection Guide light output LD ON Laser light output/stop (Emergency stop) End of operations CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF ML-3060AS...
It is recommended to use the shielded cable for inputting and outputting the con- trol signal. ⇒ To exhibit the shield effect, it is recommended to connect the shield of a cable to the shield of a connector case or FG (flame ground), but it may be better not to ML-3060AS...
Pin No . Description +24 V OUT Power supply for external input signals. This pin is exclusively used for the ML-3060AS. 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 laser start acceptance time set on the CONFIG screen.
When an external input signal is acceptable (when pin No.25 is closed), the circuit is closed. In the open circuit status, an external input signal is not acceptable if it is input. Type of output: Photo MOS relay output Rating of output: 24 V DC, 20 mA max. ML-3060AS...
Page 122
BEAM SELECT 4 When this pin is closed, laser beam input unit 4 is selected and the unit becomes ready to project a laser beam. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. ML-3060AS...
Page 123
While safety shutter 4 is open, this pin closes internally. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Timesharing unit 1 ON While timesharing unit 1 operates, this pin closes internally. Timesharing unit 2 ON While timesharing unit 2 operates, this pin closes internally. ML-3060AS...
3 . Connector Functions Pin No . Description Timesharing unit 3 ON While timesharing unit 3 operates, this pin closes internally. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Output COM Unused Do not connect anything. ML-3060AS...
Page 125
To release the interlock, put the section between pin No.1 and pin No.2 a closed circuit and press the TROUBLE RESET button displayed on the control panel. Inside of the laser REM. I/L connector +24V External interlock 100 mA max. ML-3060AS...
Page 126
To cancel it, put all the section between pin No.11 and pin No.24 and the section be- tween pin No.12 and pin No.25 in open circuits and put them in closed circuits. Then, input the trouble reset signal. ML-3060AS...
Page 127
Reset can be performed via the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Also, dual channel relay outputs are available. ML-3060AS...
Page 128
The Laser is considered a slave device in this configuration and its emergency stop must be controlled by the larger machine’s safety controller. The output of the exter- nal safety relay module closes the input to the Laser safety unit and allows the sys- tem to clear the emergency stop state. ML-3060AS...
Page 129
Input Input ESTOP Out 2b Pilz PNOZ s3 Safety Relay Module 750103 Reset / Start Interlock rtn 2 Interlock out 2 User Interlock Wiring (dry contact closure) Interlock rtn 1 (Open and close two contacts simultaneously.) Interlock out 1 ML-3060AS...
(1) Put the pin corresponding to the beam in a closed circuit. In this example, pin No.16 of the EXT. I/O (2) connector is put in a closed circuit to select Beam 1. The safety shutter is opened and the corresponding SHUTTER lamp comes on. ML-3060AS...
150ms or more Laser start input Over the time set on the CONFIG screen Output (Laser light) Over the time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output SCHEDULE 1 ML-3060AS input 16.0ms or more SCHEDULE 2...
16.0ms or more SCHEDULE 2 ↓ input End output Over the time set on the CONFIG screen Monitor normal/ abnormal output Laser start input Output (Laser light) Over the time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output ML-3060AS...
Page 136
Guide light can be seen as a red point. Laser light is irradiated to this red point position. (3) Check the laser light irradiation position. If the welding point deviates from the red point of guide light, move the output unit or workpiece to adjust the position. ML-3060AS...
Program execution Control method/SCHEDULE No./safety shutter settings Mirror setting for timesharing unit Laser output start/stop Output status check Error No. display at occurrence of trouble End of operations Monitor value display LD OFF CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF ML-3060AS...
Prepare the program and its development environment for laser control on the customer side. ⇒ It is recommended to use the shielded cable. To exhibit the shield effect, connect the shield of a cable to FG (frame ground) inside the laser equipment. Do not use it as SG (signal ground). ML-3060AS...
COMMUNICATION SETUP from the CONFIG screen by the control panel of the equipment . Displaying the CONFIG Screen (1) Press the "CONFIG" button to display the CONFIG screen. (2) Press the "RS-485 COMM" button. The RS-485 COMMUNICATION SETUP is displayed. ML-3060AS...
Page 140
No. (NETWORK #) for each equipment. Set equipment No. with- out duplication. If duplication of equipment No. exists, a data collision will occur on the communication line and the laser cannot be correctly operated. (2) Press the "X" button. Returns to the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Laser to PC … shutter, etc. PC to laser Reading the system date and time Laser to PC PC to laser Laser start The LD is OFF, trouble command occurs, or external Laser to PC communication control is not performed. ML-3060AS...
Page 142
Laser to PC … PC to laser Reading the error history Laser to PC error PC to laser Reading the software ver- sion Laser to PC version PC to laser Reading the equipment name Laser to PC name ML-3060AS...
When the setting data is within the setting range, [ACK] is returned. When this data is out of the setting range, [NAK] is returned. This command is ef- ACK or NAK fective only for external communication control. For the other control meth- ods, [NAK] is returned. Personal computer, etc. ML-3060AS 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. ML-3060AS...
Page 145
Fixed to 0000 [FLASH 1] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [FLASH 2] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [FLASH 3] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) Unused Fixed to 0000 ML-3060AS...
Page 146
[POINT 03] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 04] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 05] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 06] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) ML-3060AS...
Page 147
[POINT 13] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) [POINT 14] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) [POINT 15] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) [POINT 16] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) ML-3060AS...
Page 148
[SEAM] on the [SEAM] screen 0 – 1 Fade function ON/OFF 0: OFF 1: ON 76 SEAM setting value SHOT 01 to 10 Data No . Item Data Range [POINT 01] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 – 9999 ML-3060AS...
Page 149
0000 – 1500 (×0.1%) [POINT 10] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 – 1500 (×0.1%) 79 SEAM setting value POWER 11 to 20 Data No . Item Data Range [POINT 11] POWER on the [SEAM] screen 0000 – 1500 (×0.1%) ML-3060AS...
Page 150
000000 – 999999 (×1W) Average power of output laser light 00 Laser Power Monitor ― Energy, number of waveform data, etc. Data No . Item Data Range Schedule No. of laser power monitor data 0000 – 0255 Unused Fixed to 000 ML-3060AS...
Page 151
No. according to the "number of waveform data of the laser power monitor" sent by "R00 nn 04" to perform repeated reading. 50 LD ON Total Time Data No . Item Data Range [LD WORK TIME] on the [STATUS] screen 0000000 – 9999999 (×1H) ML-3060AS...
Page 152
0 – 1 LD output mode 0: Power feedback ON 1: Power feedback OFF Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 Unused Fixed to 00000000 ML-3060AS...
0: Control by control panel At OFF 2: Control by external communication control 1: Control by external input/output signals (Output schedules are set on the control panel.) At ON 5: Control by external input/output signals (Output schedules are set on the personal computer.) ML-3060AS...
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 150 is sent. READY status (0: Laser start disabled 1: Laser start enabled) version Laser ML-3060AS...
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. ML-3060AS Laser...
(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 ML-3060AS...
All error numbers are transmitted. If no error has occurred, the error No. is to Personal computer, etc. E2/E1/E0 be [000]. For the contents corresponding to error No., refer to the Maintenance Part, Chapter 2 "1. Error Display and How to Take a Measure" on page 167. Laser Laser ML-3060AS 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 ML-3060AS...
Insert [,] between individual data. version Laser Reading the Equipment Name The command (code: RN) to read the equipment name is explained below . Personal computer, etc. name Laser CH1/CH0 Equipment No. (CH1 = tens digit, CH0 = units digit) name Equipment name ML-3060AS...
■ Use our genuine maintenance parts . ■ For defect caused by non-genuine maintenance parts or use of non-genuine maintenance parts, the repair is charged even if it is still within the maintenance contract period or the warranty period . ML-3060AS...
*3: When the laser is stopped for a long time (for about one month), the usable period of the lithium battery is shortened. *4: An expected life of the safety shutter is 5 million times. Switching ON and ML-3060AS...
Page 165
*6: We do not specify a degree of parallelism of our standard protective glass. Therefore, the condensing position may be shifted before and after replac- ing the protective glass due to individual differences. The protective glass having a very small positional deviation is also available. Contact us as needed. ML-3060AS...
(3) Take out the air filter and wash it in tap water. Then, dry the air filter completely. ⇒ When the air filter is very dirty, use a neutral cleaner. (4) Install the air filter and tighten the bezel with the filter fixing screws. ML-3060AS...
State of LD doesn’t change even if an error/fault occurs. LD "OFF": LD is turned off automatically if an error/fault occurs. Alarm output "-": Error/Fault signal is not output if an error/fault occurs. Alarm output "ON": Error/Fault signal is output if an error/fault occurs. ML-3060AS...
Page 168
The LASER STOP signal is input. LASER STOP Close Pin 1 and Pin 9 of the EXT. I/O (1) connector. Overheating occurs in the main unit. CONTROL BOARD TEMP. HIGH After waiting for several minutes, press the TROU- ERROR BLE RESET button. ML-3060AS...
Page 169
The communication line in the main unit is abnor- mal. INTERNAL RS-232C TIMEOUT If there is any noise generation source nearby, separate it as far as possible or take a preventive measure for occurrence of noise. ML-3060AS...
Page 170
The standby laser output energy exceeds the ca- OSCILLATOR2 STANDBY POWER HIGH ERROR pacity. OSCILLATOR3 STANDBY POWER HIGH ERROR Consult us. OSCILLATOR4 STANDBY POWER HIGH ERROR TOTAL LASER POWER HIGH ER- The laser output energy exceeds the capacity. Consult us. ML-3060AS...
Page 171
OSCILLATOR3 CRITICAL ERROR Consult us. OSCILLATOR4 CRITICAL ERROR OSCILLATOR1 AVERAGE POWER HIGH ERROR An excessive average power error has been de- OSCILLATOR2 AVERAGE POWER HIGH ERROR tected. OSCILLATOR3 AVERAGE POWER HIGH ERROR Consult us. OSCILLATOR4 AVERAGE POWER HIGH ERROR ML-3060AS...
Page 172
An optical fiber is wrongly connected or may be broken. FIBER INPUT CONNECTION ER- Check that the fiber is normally connected. If the trouble will continue even after the above mea- sures, consult us. ML-3060AS...
Laser output decreases though monitor displays normal val- been dislocated. For adjusting the axis, con- ue. (When welding is not performed or weld strength is not sult us. enough.) ML-3060AS...
30 A or more, which is appli- (to be supplied by customers) cable to harmonics and surges. Ground Class D (ground resistance: 100 Ω max.) When the optional isolator is mounted, the laser power output from the fiber de- creases by up to 10%. ML-3060AS...
Page 178
1250 (H) × 750 (W) × 750 (D) mm A; Weighted equivalent Others continuous 75 dB (A) max. sound pres- Noise level sure level C; Sound 0.3 Pa max. pressure level This Product uses the Source Code of T-Kernel under T-License granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.t-engine.org). ML-3060AS...
Page 179
35°C, the average power becomes 300 W in 60 seconds, and it does not exceed the limit. Average power (W) Peak power (W) Average power limitation by peak power Average power (W) 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Peak power (W) ML-3060AS...
Page 180
5.3 kW or less Ambient temperature (°C) CW mode Average power (W) Range that the peak power is limited to 540 W or less Range that the peak power is limited to 530 W or less Ambient temperature (°C) ML-3060AS...
Dimensional Outline Drawings Dimensional Outline Drawings Unit: mm Top view (540) Front view Right side view Rear view Left side view FIBER.OUT 4 FIBER.OUT 3 FIBER.OUT 2 FIBER.OUT 1 ML-3060AS...
EXT. I/O (1) connector in a closed circuit when pin No.3 (Laser stop) is put in a closed circuit and stopped by putting pin No.3 in an open circuit. Con- firm that pin No.13 (Ready) is put in a closed circuit before putting pin No.2 in a closed circuit. ML-3060AS...
Page 183
(HIGH) and lower limit value (LOW) of monitor output In *4 and *5, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 184
In *3 and *6, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. In *7 and *8, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 185
In *3 and *7, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. In *8 and *9, the output time is 16 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 186
(HIGH) and lower limit value (LOW) of monitor output In *3 and *4, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. ML-3060AS...
Page 187
(Laser light) END Output Monitor Normal Output 1ms min . (1000pps) Monitor Trouble Output 1s max. LD output preparation time 150ms or more Shutter operation time 1ms min. Monitor error output time. Minimum error output time for 1000 pps. ML-3060AS...
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.81 ML-3060AS...
Page 189
Class 3B in JIS C 6802 "Safety Standards for Laser Products", it is necessary to appoint a laser safety supervisor and provide a management area. Since most laser welder comes under class 4 of the highest hazard, the laser safety supervisor must be appointed. → P.9 ML-3060AS...
Page 190
Number of pulses per second. Abbreviation of pulse per second. Protective glasses that the operator puts on to protect the eyes from laser light. The protective Protective glasses glasses are divided into some types by wavelength of laser light. Pulse width Time during which laser light is irradiated. ML-3060AS...
Page 191
This unit is incorporated in the laser oscillator section according to the timesharing specification of this laser. → P.105 Pin for send data out of signal lines of communication connector. → P.138 Work distance Distance from the laser light output position to the target workpiece for laser welding. ML-3060AS...
101 PLC 117 total number of laser light outputs 61, 101 REM. I/L Connector 37, 125 upper limit value 101 Ext. I/O 59 Laser Safety Supervisor 9 laser start signal acceptance time 107 LASER START/STOP button 35, 110 ML-3060AS...
Page 199
REPEAT 82, 84, 87 RS-485 CONTROL 54, 61 Code Table 141 Communication Schedules 139 connector 138 Control Codes 141 RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter 31, 50 RS-485 (1) Connector 37 RS-485 (2) Connector 37 Set Value/Monitor Value Table 145 safety shutter 104, 106 ML-3060AS...
Page 200
Contact the company where the product was purchased from for the product warranty. (2) In case that a AMADA WELD TECH product is being set up for operation at overseas facility without the presence of a serviceman of AMADA WELD TECH or AMADA WELD TECH’s overseas subsidiaries, AMADA WELD TECH shall be released from all...
Page 201
In case of repair at AMADA WELD TECH’s overseas subsidiaries, return the product claimed defective to the subsidiary, transportation charges prepaid. AMADA WELD TECH will send the product, which is repaired free of charge, to a designated location at customer’s expense.
Page 202
7. Maintenance Term of Products The maintenance term of products is seven (7) years after production is discontinued. In the case of computers and its peripheral equipment, AMADA WELD TECH will react in accordance with each manufacture’s provisions for maintenance term.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the ML-3060AS and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers