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FIBER LASER WELDER
MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/
MF-C1000A-S
OPERATION MANUAL
AA04OM1189356-18

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  • Page 1 Original instructions FIBER LASER WELDER MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/ MF-C1000A-S OPERATION MANUAL AA04OM1189356-18...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Document

    How to Use This Document ATTENTION This operation manual is common to MF-C500A-M, ML-6810C and MF-C1000A-S. The ML-6810C is used in the explanatory drawings unless there is a significant difference. Thank you for purchasing our Fiber Laser Welder MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF- C1000A-S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Mechanism of the Fiber Laser .........24 3. Functions of the MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S ....25 4.
  • Page 4 MONITOR Screen..........123 Setting the Output Status Check Screen ......125 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 5 Replacing the Cooling Water ........197 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 6 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 7: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 8 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 9 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 10: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 11 * For other information on managing laser equipment or the MPE level, refer to the following 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” MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 12: For Transportation

    400 to 520 mm, but the fork must not hit the level adjuster. ⇒ When transporting, belt the Laser to fix and keep it horizontal. 400 to 520 Figures below show example forking; insert the forks fully till the points appear from under the Laser. DON'T MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 13: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 14 Polypropylene band (3) Lift up the Laser with the pallet truck and place it on the vibrationproof skids. Align the positions of “FORK HERE” and the forks and insert the forks vertically to lift up the Laser. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 15 Keep the minimum bending radius 200 mm or more and fix it with insulation locks (three positions). Optical fiber Cushioning material (6) Wrap the connector section of the optical fiber with an air cap to protect it. ⇒ Confirm that the water-cooling connector is shorted. Air cap Short-circuiting tube MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 16 (7) Cover the corrugated cardboard-made top cap on the cushioning material at the top. Top cap (8) Fix them with four polypropylene bands as shown below. Polypropylene band (9) Protect the Laser with an air cap or packaging wrap. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 17: For Disposal

    Precautions for Handling For Disposal This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide (GaAs). At the time of disposal, separate it from general industrial waste or domestic waste and carry out the disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • 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. (10) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 19 DO NOT TRANSPORT THE LASER WITH ITS CASTERS. WHEN TRANSPORTING THE LASER,USE A LIFT TRUCK, PALLET TRUCK, ETC.,OF AT LEAST 300KG ALLOWABLE LOAD. (10) MANUFACTURED BY: AMADA WELD TECH CO.,LTD. 95-3 FUTATSUKA NODA-CITY CHIBA 278-0016 JAPAN MODEL No. SERIAL No. LABEL...

  • Page 20: Cautions For Export

    For details, please visit the Security Export Control’s website or contact the Security Export Licensing Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry directly. Security Export Control’s website of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/index.html Security Export Licensing Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Phone: +81-3-3501-2801 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Overview Of The Fiber Laser Welder

    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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 24: Mechanism Of The Fiber Laser

    Up to 2 optical fibers can be connected with an oscillator for this laser equipment. This is called “2-timesharing.” Common Fiber Laser Equipment Configuration Power supply Optical fiber Output unit Workpiece Cooler Fiber laser oscillator MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 25: Functions Of The Mf-C500A-M/Ml-6810C/Mf-C1000A-S

    3 . Functions of the MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S 3 . Functions of the MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S ⇒ 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S 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 27 110-00-11 Single delivery φ0.05 mm 10 m Available Single delivery Selected from 010-00-01 φ0.1 mm min. (beam coupler) table below MF-C500A-M- Single delivery Selected from 010-00-11 φ0.1 mm min. Available (beam coupler) table below Selected from 002-00-01 Beam switch φ0.1 mm min.
  • Page 28 10 m Available Optical fiber Model No . Core dia . Length 4-9521x01 4-9521x02 10 m For MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C φ0.1 mm 4-9521x03 15 m 4-9521x04 20 m Chiller Please use the specified chiller. Output unit The output unit with the specification that you selected at the time of purchase is con- nected to the main unit.

  • Page 29: Options

    Cable for the Heat Detector Connected to the dedicated connector (TH) Heat Optical Fiber detector Camera Output Unit FOCL-25B-AHC series Fiber Laser Welder MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S Options The following goods are options separately sold. Purchase them as required. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 30 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 31: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 32: Name And Function Of Each Section On The Top Side

    ON and the engine (oscillator) check is complete. In the timesharing delivery, turned ON when the branch 1 is selected. (7) BEAM2 Lamp In the timesharing delivery, turned ON when the branch 2 is selected. Not used in the single delivery. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 33: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

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

    (6) Dry Air Unit Supplies dry air inside of the main unit to prevent dew condensation. (Option) (7) Cooling Water Outlet for the cooling water. Outlet (8) Cooling Water Inlet Inlet for the cooling water. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 35: Inside Of The Connector Cover

    Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. Connector (4) USB A Connec- Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. (5) LAN Connector Used to connect GWM-FL. (6) VGA Connector Used for maintenance only. Do not connect anything. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 36 When viewing the waveform of laser output, nector connect to an oscilloscope. The output range is 0 to 5 V (MF-C500A-M: 500 W = 4 V, ML-6810C/ MF-C1000A-S: 1000 W = 4 V). Set the impedance of the oscilloscope to 1 MΩ.

  • Page 39: Chapter 1 Installation

    Regarding the requirements of the power supply equipment, refer to the table be- low. Current Input power supply capacity Main unit (MF-C500A-M/ML- 3-phase 200 V/220 V/240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 40 A or more 6810C/MF-C1000A-S) Chiller (specified one) Single-phase 200 V to 230 V AC (50/60 Hz) 20 A or more ⇒...

  • Page 40: Environment Suitable For Installation And Precautions

    Use the product in a place where the ambient temperature is 5 to 40ºC and the ambient humidity is 20 to 85% RH and yet a sudden temperature change does not occur. If the humidity is higher than values shown below, condensation may occur. Upper limit of ambient humidity Humidity (%) Ambient temperature (ºC) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 41 Start operations at least 30 minutes after turning ON the Laser and the chiller under low-temperature (10°C or lower) or high-temperature (35°C or higher) en- vironment. Dew condensation or output fluctuation occurs by the difference be- tween the room temperature and the cooling water temperature. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 42: Allowable Duty Cycle Graph

    When the laser output set value is 1600 and the duty cycle is 60%, output 1600 W of laser for 6 minutes and pause it for 4 minutes in for 10 minutes. (40°C environment) Laser outputting Laser pausing 10 minutes MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 43: Fixing The Laser Welder

    Phillips screwdriver, adjuster pressure fixture, and anchor, etc. Operating Procedure (1) Install the attached adjusters pressure fixtures on the adjusters provided in 4 po- sitions in the lower part of the main unit. Adjuster pressure fixture (4 positions) Adjuster Adjuster pressure fixture MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • 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. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Connections And Preparations Of Each Section

    (3) While confirming the terminal colors of the power harness, connect the power harness to the L1 (red), L2 (white), L3 (black), and PE (green) power input terminals, and secure it with screws with the tightening torque of 1.5 to 1.8 N-m. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 46 1 . Connecting the Power Supply Power input terminals L1 L2 L3 PE Black White Green 8 sq (4) Install the terminal cover. (5) Tighten the cable gland to secure the harness. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 47: Connecting The Chiller

    Phillips screwdriver Operating Procedure (1) Connect the power cable attached to the chiller. (2) Connect the alarm detecting cable connected to the chiller to the CH.I/L connec- tor on the rear surface of the main unit. Main unit Chiller MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 48: Connecting The Hose For Cooling Water

    Refer to the Appendixes, “Dimensional Outline Drawings” for the shape of the fi- ber connector. ⇒ Refer to the next page for how to connect the coupling. Main unit Chiller Fiber connector Coupling φ6 tube Braided hose (5 m max .) φ8 tube (10 m max .) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 49 ⇒ Take care not to scratch the body with the end of the tube. Tighten the nut with a spanner until it goes slightly over the position before loosened (15 to 30 degrees). MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 50: Preparing The Cooling Water

    Be sure to confirm that the feed-water inlet filter is installed before supply the water. Otherwise, the pump may fail due to contamination of foreign substances. Remove the cap and confirm that the feed-water inlet filter is installed before supplying water. Feed-water inlet filter Chiller MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 51: Piping The Drain Water

    . This soaked in water . This may cause poor drain- may cause poor drainage or result in water age . leak blowing from the outlet . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 52: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 53 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 54 (2) Turn the connector section about 37° in the direction of the arrow 1 indicated on ⇒ Turn the connector section by hand without using a tool. (3) Pull out the connector section about 2 mm and turn it in the direction of the arrow MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 55 5 . Connecting the Optical Fiber (4) Install the water cooling tube. Be careful about IN and OUT. ⇒ For connection and cooling water, refer to the Operation Manual for the output unit. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 56: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 57: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 58: Connecting The Cable For The Heat Detector (Option)

    (4) While the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen is displayed, press the “INITIALIZE” but- ton, pressing the right button (red portion in the figure below) of the laser control- ler. ⇒ Unless the CONTROL keyswitch is OFF, the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen does not appear. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 59 “ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL (OPTION)” setting button and set it to USE. When the active heat control function is not used, set the button to NONE. ⇒ When USE is set with the cable disconnected, error No.043/HEAT DETECTOR ERROR occurs. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 60: Connecting The Dry Air Unit (Option)

    Flow rate 30 NL/min. or more (filter inflow end) Compressed air Equivalent to 7,9,4 or lower (ISO8573-1:2010 (JIS B8392-1:2012)) quality class Operating Procedure (1) Insert the air tube from the dry air supply source. φ8 air tube To internal piping MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 61: Dehumidification Function

    Even for the equipment with the dry air unit, condensation may occur on the cool- ing part of the fiber connector or the cooling pipings on the outside of the equip- ment. To prevent condensation, perform dehumidification of the installation envi- ronment. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 65: Chapter 1 Control Method, And Start And Stop

    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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 66: Start And Stop

    LASER START/STOP button to output laser light. ⇒ For the control by external input/output signals, execute the program by PLC, switch the control method, select output schedules, set the sharing method, and exert laser start/stop to output laser light. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 67: How To Stop The Laser

    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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 69: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 70 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 71 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 72 CONFIG When this button is pressed, the CONFIG screen appears. Select this button to change various settings. On the CONFIG screen, "SCHEDULE" and "FORM" setting buttons are not dis- played at the upper part of the screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 73: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 74: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 75 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 76: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 77: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 78: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 79: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 80: Changing The Equipment Settings

    SETTING 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 81 40 ms. PULSE WIDTH CW SLOPE Sets the slope portion to be monitored or not in the CW envelope monitoring (moni- toring laser in range). At ON, the slope portion is not monitored. DISABLE Returns to the CONFIG screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 82 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 83 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 84: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 85 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 86 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 87 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 88 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 89 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 90 Moves in parallel with the full measurement range. Also, linearly corresponds to the temperature indicated value. CURT .TEMP . The current measured temperature is displayed. When it is outside the measur- ing range, “----” is displayed. Returns to the CONFIG screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 91 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 92 * The dry air is stopped when the state “(dew point for the target water temperature x factor) ≤ current humidity” continues for the judgment time. CHILLER Lights up when the chiller is running. DRYAIR Lights up when the dry air unit (option) is running. Returns to the CONFIG screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 93: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 94 (OPTION) when this is set to USE. NONE: Not use (default) USE: Use 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 95 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 96: Setting The Laser Light Output Schedule

    <Note> The settable value of laser output differs depending on the model. MF-C500A-M: 50 to 500 / ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S: 100 to 1000 The ratio of the preliminary oscillation output for "SET POWER" is displayed. For the preliminary oscillation, see page 98.
  • Page 97 Displayed when the active heat control function (option) is enabled. When this button is pressed, the active heat control setting screen for the se- lected schedule number opens. Blinks when the active heat control function is enabled. The function can be set on the ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 98 *: When the interval of time between laser outputs is shorter than 0.8 ms, the mini- mum power of laser is also output during other non-laser output times. Non-laser output time 0 .8 ms or longer Shorter than 0 .8 ms 100% Minimum power MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 99: Schedule Screen (Flexible Waveform (Flex))

    <Note> The settable value of laser output differs depending on the model. MF-C500A-M: 50 to 500 / ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S: 100 to 1000 The ratio of the preliminary oscillation output for "SET POWER" is displayed. For the preliminary oscillation, see page 98.

  • Page 100: 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 122 . SCHEDULE Screen (Flexible Waveform (CW)) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 101 <Note> The settable value of laser output differs depending on the model. MF-C500A-M: 50 to 500 / ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S: 100 to 1000 The ratio of the preliminary oscillation output for "SET POWER" is displayed. For the preliminary oscillation, see page 98.

  • Page 102: 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-C500A-M : 50 to 500 / ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S : 100 to 1000 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 103 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 104 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 105 FLASH1 3.6ms FLASH2 2.4ms FLASH3 1.9ms ↓SLOPE 1.2ms Pulse width 7.9ms ⇒ At the leading edge of waveform, an overshoot (higher form than the set value) may occur. In this case, extend " SLOPE" by 0.1 to 1.0 ms.  MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 106 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 107: 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 71. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 108: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 109 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 110: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 111 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 71. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 112: Setting The Modulated Waveform

    POWER x POWER [%]) by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. <No te> Set the modulation width so that the waveform after modulation becomes in the range between the minimum of the laser output and the maximum . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 113 At this time, the minimum output is not 0 W, but 50 W, the preliminary oscillation . The preliminary oscillation is a function for stabilizing the laser oscillation . For details, refer to "Preliminary Oscillation" on page 98 . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 114 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 115: Active Heat Control Screen

    Can be set for each schedule. EXPERT SETTING Displays the detailed setting screen for active heat control function. Returns to the SCHEDULE screen. ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 71. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 116 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, or 0.2 s. When the temperature change is large and it is hard to read, increase the set time. The variation is displayed smaller. Smoothing Input value Input signal Time CLOSE Returns to the ACTIVE HEAT CONTROL screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 117: Setting The Active Heat Control Function (Option)

    In the setting shown below, the laser output value does not change until 4.0 s, but the time from 0 to 2.0 s falls on STAGE 01 and the time from 2.1 to 4.0 s falls on STAGE 02 since 2.0 s is set in POINT 02. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 118 KEEP POW. Time TARGET TEMP. Detection temperature of the heat detector Measuring lower Time limit Detection temperature ≥ “TARGET TEMP.”: Output set for KEEP POW. Detection temperature < “TARGET TEMP.”: Output with the value set in the schedule MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 119 At this time, note that the temperature is likely to be lower due to the heat con- duction caused by contact pressure and contact. (2) Set the correction factor so that the indicated temperature fits to the workpiece temperature. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 120 When the guide light is out of the focal position, the temperature detection area is widened and the low temperature is detected. ⇒ The low temperature may be detected depending on the angle between the workpiece and the output unit. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 121: Editorial Assistant Function

    The data is restored from a memory buffer. <Note> With the paste function, the setting of the currently-selected schedule number is overwritten by data in a memory buffer, and the data displayed on the screen be- fore pasting is lost . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 122: Limitations Of Schedule Setting

    SEAM setting, POWER 0 to 150.0% ― Laser output value *1, *2 50 to 500 W (MF-C500A-M), 100 to 1000 W (ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S) 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 123: Monitoring Output

    CW mode. The trouble is not detected in 0.5 s or less. Also, use the value as reference. SHOT COUNT Displays the total number of laser light outputs. Refer to this number when replacing the FC-LD. To reset the display to 0, perform a reset operation on the STATUS screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 124 (option) is enabled. Upper limit: "THERMO SPAN H" value set on the CONFIG screen Lower limit: Measuring lower limit ⇒ For the common items in the upper/lower part of the screen, refer to page 71. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 125: Setting The Output Status Check Screen

    . When the modulation function is set in the CW mode, the average power displayed in "AV- ERAGE" may also differ from the actual laser output power. Ex .) CW modulation setting: Frequency = 15 Hz, Modulation width = 25% MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 126 EXT. I/O (1) connector is closed for the time set on the CONFIG screen after a laser output.) When the total laser output time is 0.5 s or less in the CW mode, however, a monitor trouble does not occur even if laser light is out of the range. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 127 LASER POWER OUT OF RANGE occurs. Output SET POWER (1) × POWER [%] (2) / 100 × HIGH [%] (3) / 100 Controlled waveform SET POWER (1) × POWER [%] (2) / 100 × LOW [%] (4) / 100 Time MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 128: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 129 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 131: Chapter 3 Laser Processing By Laser Controller (Panel Control)

    BEAM: ON (branch selection) GUIDE: ON (guide light output) SCHEDULE Screen SCHEDULE number input MONITOR Screen Pressing the LASER START/STOP button Laser light output MONITOR Laser energy/average power check Screen LD: OFF GUIDE: OFF CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 132: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 133: Operating Procedure

    When the dry air unit (option) is equipped, the "CHILLER" button is displayed on the KEY SWITCH CHECK screen. The chiller is normally kept running, but if you want to stop it, press the button twice within a second to switch between stop and run. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 134 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 135 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-C500A-M: 50 to 500 ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S: 100 to 1000 (4) Press the "TIME [ms]" setting button of "FLASH1."...
  • Page 136 The LD lights up. (4) In the timesharing delivery, press the "BEAM" setting button. A window to set the opening/closing of the beamsplitter is opened. ⇒ In the single delivery, the button cannot be pressed since the button is always turned ON. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 137 With this, laser light is output in the output conditions of this SCHEDULE. (10) Press the "MON" button to display the MONITOR screen, and check the laser output energy (J) and average power (W) of the output laser light. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 138 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 139: Chapter 4 Laser Processing By External Input/ Output Signals (External Control)

    (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 Branch selection Laser light output/stop (Emergency stop) End of operations CONTROL keyswitch OFF MAIN POWER switch OFF MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 140: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 141: Connector Functions

    M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S. 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 142: Control Changeover (In)

    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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 143: External Input Receivable (Out)

    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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 144 In the timesharing delivery, when this pin is closed, the branch 2 is selected and the unit becomes ready to project a laser beam from the optical fiber selected to the branch 2. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. Unused Do not connect anything. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 145: Out

    When [HI] of the relevant stage is selected, this pin closed internally while the stage is executed and the heat detector exceeds the target temperature. This is not output in the stage set to SKIP because the stage ends simultaneously when the temperatures reaches. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 146 When [END] of the relevant stage is selected, this pin closed internally for the time specified in [STAGE-END SIGNAL WIDTH] at the end of the stage. This may be continuous with the next stage end signal. Unused Do not connect anything. Output COM MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 147 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 148 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. <Note> For the product shipped before November 2017, error No.022/EXTERNAL INTERLOCK OPENED and error No.164/LASER STOP2 occur at the same time. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 149 Emergency Stop for Simple Systems Interfacing with External Emergency Stop Circuitry E-STOP button(s) ONLY The Laser can be interfaced to a simple system including an enclosure and one or more external emergency stop buttons. In this situation the Laser would not be con- MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 150 Interfacing with External Emergency Stop Circuitry User Supplied Safety Relay Module(s) Required Complicated Systems are those in which more than one emergency stop sub-circuit must be linked together. An example of this would be a machine that has a Laser, MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 151 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 152: Example Connections Of External Input/Output Signals

    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, 4 24V DC Output COM EXT. I/O(1): 21 EXT. I/O(2): 14 EXT. I/O(1): 19 EXT 0V MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 153 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, 4 EXT. I/O(1): 21 Output COM EXT. I/O(2): 14 0V output EXT. I/O(1): 19 EXT 0V MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 154 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, 4 EXT. I/O(1): 21 Output COM EXT. I/O(2): 14 EXT +24V +24V output EXT. I/O(1): 1 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 155: Programming

    At delivery, the signal acceptance time (time from a signal input till establishment of schedules) of processing schedules is set to 16 ms. Set the close circuit time referring to this value. As the signal acceptance time, 0.1 ms, 1 ms, 2 ms, 4 ms, MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 156 150ms or more BEAM SELECT 2 input 20ms or more Laser start input Over the time set on the CONFIG screen Output (Laser light) The time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S SCHEDULE 1 input...

  • Page 157: Monitor Normal (Out)

    The details are the same as Step 5. Laser output 16.0ms or more SCHEDULE 2 50ms ↓ input End output 20ms or more Monitor normal/ Laser start input abnormal output Output (Laser light) The time set on the CONFIG screen End output Monitor normal/ trouble output MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 158 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 159: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 160: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 161: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 162 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 163: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 164 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 165: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S Laser...

  • Page 166: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 167: 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] MF-C500A-M: 00050 – 00500 screen ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S: 00100 – 01000 Laser output set value [REPEAT] on the [SCHEDULE] screen FIX/FLEX : 00001 – 01000 Pulse repetition rate (Cannot be set in the CW mode.)

  • Page 168: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 169: Schedule Settings For Flex, Power 01 To

    0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 20] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) 66 Schedule Settings for CW ― TIME 01 to 10 Data No . Item Data Range [POINT 01] TIME on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 9999 (×1s/×0.1s/×0.01s/×0.001s) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 170: Schedule Settings For Cw, Time 11 To

    0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) [POINT 10] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) 69 Schedule Settings for CW ― POWER 11 to 20 Data No . Item Data Range [POINT 11] POWER on the [SCHEDULE] screen 0000 – 2000 (×0.1%) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 171: Seam Setting Value Seam On/Off

    [POINT 16] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 [POINT 17] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 [POINT 18] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 [POINT 19] SHOT on the [SEAM] screen 0000 − 9999 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 172: Seam Setting Value Power 01 To

    0 − 1 Modulation function ON/OFF 0: OFF 1: ON 65 Modulation Function Settings Data No . Item Data Range [WAVE] on the [MODULATION] screen Selection of modulated waveform 0 − 2 0: Rectangular wave 1: Triangular wave 2: Sinusoidal wave MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 173: Laser Power Monitor - Shot Count, Good Count, Average

    00000 – 99999 (×0.1W) ⇒ If the pulse width becomes long, the total number of waveform data can be con- trolled to 100 or less by extending the measurement interval. (Example) Pulse width Measurement interval 0.05 to 0.45 ms 0.005 ms MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 174 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 175: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 176: Setting The System Date And Time

    The command (code: WD) to set the system date and time is explained below . Personal computer, etc. Laser CH1/CH0 Equipment No. (CH1 = tens digit, CH0 = units digit) Year (Y3 = thousands digit, Y2 = hundreds digit, Y1 = tens digit, Y0 = units Y3/Y2/Y1/Y0 digit) Personal computer, etc. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 177: Reading The Control Method, Schedule No., Etc

    Timesharing delivery Beam select 1 (0: OFF 1: ON) Single delivery Unused (fixed to 0) Timesharing delivery Beam select 2 (0: OFF 1: ON) Unused (fixed to 0) Unused (fixed to 0) Unused (fixed to 0) Unused (fixed to 0) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 178: Reading The System Date And Time

    If the Laser is ready for use, it returns an [ACK]. If not, the Laser returns a [NAK]. Personal computer, etc. The Laser is not ready for use when: ACK or NAK name • An alarm is activated. Laser • LD is OFF. • The Laser is not in external communication control mode. Laser MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 179: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 180: 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 203. Laser Laser MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S Personal computer, etc.

  • Page 181: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 182: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 185: Chapter 1 How To Perform Maintenance

    ■ 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 186: Maintenance Parts And Standard Intervals Of Inspection/Replacement

    PZ1188138 5 years Replace SC-4-1/G coil DC24V 1b Electromagnetic contactor 5 years Replace SC-03/G DC24V 1b+SZ- SP1(ROHS) FLC-0500M-W-CF-0513Q-C- MF-C500A-M Optical unit ML-6810C, φ0.05 mm FLC-1000M-W-CF-0513-AMY 4 years Replace (*4) ML-6810C, φ0.1 mm FLC-1000M-W-CF-1013-AMY MF-C1000A-S PZ1194608 Mechanical seal kit (for chiller)
  • Page 187 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. *9: Only when the dry air unit (option) is equipped MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 188: Maintenance Of The Laser Oscillator

    About twice the focal dis- and the power meter. tance of the condensing lens When the output is not restored, set the laser output set value ("SET POWER”) again. Light receiving part Power meter Guide light MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 189: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 190 Enter each value by using the numeric keypad and then press the ENT key. ⇒ Due to characteristics of the power meter, it takes several seconds until the mea- surement value is stabilized after emission. It is recommended to set it to 60 to 100 sec. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 191 (3) Press the "UP" button to increase the output and the "DOWN" button to decrease Adjust it within the range of gauge. One-clicking button with a value around the rated output (MF-C500A-M: 500 W, ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S: 1000 W) adjusts the output approx. 0.5% to 2%.
  • Page 192 Confirm that the LD is turned ON and press the button. (5) Press the LASER START/STOP button of the laser controller. Check the display on the power meter and confirm that the laser is emitted. After recording the power meter display, press the button. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 193 2 . Maintenance of the Laser Oscillator LASER EMERGENCY STOP START/STOP (6) Press the "LD" setting button to set it to OFF and press the "END" button. When a further adjustment is necessary, repeat Step 3. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 194: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 195: Maintenance Of The Chiller

    (3) Hold the upper filter housing by hand, and loosen the cylinder with the NFH tight- ening spanner to remove it. (4) Remove the filter cartridge from the removed cylinder. (5) Mount the drain plug on the cylinder again. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 196 (4) Tighten the cylinder with the NFH tightening spanner, keeping holding the upper filter housing by hand. (5) Open valves on both sides and make a test run of water before operation to check for leaks. Filter housing Loosen Tighten MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 197: Replacing The Cooling Water

    If abnormal water leaks, consult us to return the chiller and replace the mechanical seal. Item required Phillips screwdriver CAUTION Because of its structure, the mechanical seal cannot completely eliminate leakage . An amount of leakage is 3 ml/hour or less . Check here for leaks . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 198: Draining The Cooling Water

    (2) Remove pipes of the main unit and the chiller. (3) Apply air at approx. 0.25 MPa into pipes to expel the remaining water in pipes. Main unit Chiller Apply air . Apply air . Open the drain valve . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 199: Cleaning The Dust-Proof Filter

    3 . Maintenance of the Chiller Cleaning the Dust-proof Filter The dust-proof filter is provided at the front of the chiller. Clean it every day. Item required Bristle brush or air blow Cleaning with a bristle brush Cleaning with an air blow MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 200: Maintenance Of The Dry Air Unit (Option)

    - The air passing through the filter unit, mist separator and micro mist separator is supplied to the hand-held torch as purge air . If water or oil is mixed in the purge air, optical components may be contaminated by attached purge air . MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 201: Checking The Filter Separator

    When the color is changed to brown or black, replace the dew point checker. For periodic replacement, replace it in two years after the start of use as standard. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 203: Chapter 2 Inspection And Measure To Be Taken At Occurrence Of An Error

    State of LD doesn’t change even if an error/fault occurs. LD "OFF": LD is turned off automatically if an error/fault occurs. Alarm output "-": Error/Fault signal is not output if an error/fault occurs. Alarm output "ON": Error/Fault signal is output if an error/fault occurs. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 204 Consult us. The LASER STOP signal is input. LASER STOP Close Pin 1 and Pin 9 of the EXT. I/O (1) connector. A temporary blackout of AC power supply was de- AC POWER DOWN(PDI) tected. Check the power supply environment. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 205 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. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 206 BRANCH MIRROR 1 OPEN TROUBLE Extend the time from input of beam select signal to BRANCH MIRROR 2 OPEN TROUBLE input of laser start signal. If the trouble will continue even after the above measures, consult us. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 207 Check the cooling water flow normally. It's too strong back reflection. BACK REFLECTION HIGH (W03) Adjust the power setting to reduce back reflection. LD POWER SUPPLY WARNING Abnormal voltage of the LD unit. (W05) If it has not been better by restarting, consult us. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 208 The feed fiber is burnt out. FEED-FIBER BURNED (A23) Restart the Laser. If this error happens often, con- sult us. The combiner unit fault. COMBINER UNIT ALARM (A24) Restart the Laser. If this error happens often, con- sult us. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 209: Chiller

    The power to the laser welder is turned OFF. Confirm that there is no error and turn ON the laser AL32 welder. Or an error has occurred with the laser welder. Check the display screen of the laser welder. For errors other than above, refer to the operation manual for the chiller. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 210: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 213: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Main Unit Item MF-C500A-M ML-6810C MF-C1000A-S Maximum rated output 500 W 1000 W Minimum setting output 50 W 100 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)
  • Page 214 Specifications Item MF-C500A-M ML-6810C MF-C1000A-S For the power supply side, we earnestly recommend using a leak- Breaker rated current age breaker with the rated current of 40 A or more, which is appli- Power (to be supplied by customers) cable to harmonics and surges.
  • Page 215 Specifications Item MF-C500A-M ML-6810C MF-C1000A-S Mass 250 kg or less Dimensions Approx. 1153 (H) × 556 (W) × 1083 (D) mm A; Weighted equivalent 75 dB (A) max. Others continuous sound Noise level pressure level C; Sound 0.3 Pa max.

  • Page 216: Dimensional Outline Drawings

    Dimensional Outline Drawings Dimensional Outline Drawings Main Unit Top view Unit: mm 1083 Front view Right side view Rear view Left side view MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 217 Dimensional Outline Drawings Chiller Unit: mm (592) (377) (900) MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 218 FEP: Fiber End Plane Connector cooling water coupler Applicable tube Outer diameter: 6 mm Inner diameter: 4 mm For single delivery (beam coupler) and 2-timesharing Unit: mm 17.5 Connector cooling water coupler Applicable tube Outer diameter: 6 mm Inner diameter: 4 mm MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 219: 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 220 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 221 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 222 In *3 and *8, the acceptance time is 16 ms but can be changed to 0.1, 1, 2, 4 or 8 ms on the CONFIG screen. *7 is not necessary when the beam select is not changed. In *9 and *10, the output time is 20 ms but can be changed to 30 or 40 ms on the CONFIG screen. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 223 (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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 224 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 225: 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.96 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 226 Since most laser welder comes under class 4 of the highest hazard, the laser safety supervisor must be appointed. → P.10 General term for diode laser and FC-LD. LD chip Semiconductor laser device. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 227 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-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 228 This unit is incorporated in the laser oscillator section according to the timesharing specification of this laser. Pin for send data out of signal lines of communication connector. → P.160 Work distance Distance from the laser light output position to the target workpiece for laser welding. MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 229: Output Schedule Data Entry Table

    Output Schedule Data Entry Table Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 230 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 231 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 232 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 233 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 234 Output Schedule Data Entry Table MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

  • Page 235: Index

    Output Pins of EXT.I/O (2) Connector 145 total number of laser light outputs 75, 123 PLC 139 upper limit value 123 REM. I/L Connector 36, 147 Laser Safety Supervisor 10 Ext. I/O 73 laser start signal acceptance time 128 LASER START/STOP button 33, 132 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...
  • Page 236 REPEAT 98, 100, 103 RS-485 CONTROL 66, 75 Code Table 163 Communication Schedules 161 connector 160 Control Codes 163 RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter 30, 57 RS-485(1) Connector 36 RS-485(2) Connector 36 Set Value/Monitor Value Table 167 SCHEDULE 71 SCHEDULE Screen 96, 99, 100 MF-C500A-M/ML-6810C/MF-C1000A-S...

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