Summary of Contents for Siegmund LC Series
- Page 1 Operating manual (Translation of the original operating manual) Laser welding cell Item no. 3636.LC / 4836.LC / xxxx.LC Bernd Siegmund GmbH Keep for future reference! V1.2 / 21.11.2023...
- Page 2 (modification). Bernd Siegmund GmbH will not be liable for any damage or accidents that are attributable to use in a manner not corresponding to the product’s intended purpose, unauthorised modification of the product or non-observance of this operating manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating manual Laser welding cell Content Content General information ......................5 Target Group ........................5 Documentation........................6 Definition of terms ....................... 6 Copyright ..........................6 Safety ..........................7 Explanation of safety instructions and warning notices ............7 Obligations of owner and personnel ................... 9 2.2.1 Obligations of owner, organisational measures..............9 2.2.2 Obligations of personnel.................... - Page 4 Operating manual Laser welding cell Content Decommissioning ......................33 Service address ......................34 Appendix ......................... 35 10.1 Declaration of conformity - EU ..................35 10.2 Declaration of conformity - UKCA ..................36 10.3 Certificates according to EN 60825-4 ................37 10.4 Certificates according to DIN EN 207 ................
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Page 5: General Information
Operating manual Laser welding cell 1 General information 1 General information IMPORTANT Read carefully before use! Keep for future reference! These operating instructions contain information on the safe handling of the laser welding cell, article numbers 3636.LC / 4836.LC / xxxx.LC, a protective housing for working with hand-held laser welding devices. -
Page 6: Documentation
This operating manual as well as the operating documents remain the intellectual property of Bernd Siegmund GmbH. They are supplied to the customer/owner as an integral part of the product. Without our explicit consent, these documents may be neither duplicated nor made available to third- party companies, in particular competing companies. -
Page 7: Safety
Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety 2 Safety 2.1 Explanation of safety instructions and warning notices This operating manual contains safety instructions and warning notices which are intended to prevent personal injuries and property damage. It is essential to observe the warning notices. Failure to observe these notices can lead to personal injuries, property damage and damage to the welding cell. - Page 8 Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety Warning symbols The following symbols indicate hazards: General hazard Warning of laser radiation Risk of optical radiation Danger from hot surfaces Verbotssymbole Folgende Symbole weisen auf Verbote hin: Access denied! Avoid direct or indirect irradiation of the skin Avoid direct or indirect irradiation of the eyes...
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Page 9: Obligations Of Owner And Personnel
Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety Persönliche Schutzausrüstung Folgende Symbole weisen auf zu tragende persönliche Schutzausrüstung hin: Use hand protection Use foot protection Use head protection Use eye protection Use protective clothing Use a welding mask Please also observe the operator's internal health and safety regulations for wearing personal protective equipment! The statutory safety and accident prevention regulations apply irrespective of the information provided in these operating instructions. - Page 10 Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety Certified instruction of operating personnel − The owner is obliged to instruct every person who works on or with the product. The owner should be provided with confirmation of participation in instruction and training measures, etc. relating to the welding cell.
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Page 11: Obligations Of Personnel
Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety 2.2.2 Obligations of personnel All persons assigned to work on the laser welding cell undertake to − to behave in a safe and responsible manner with regard to occupational health and safety at all times. −... - Page 12 Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety − If safety switches without electromagnetic interlocking are used: The system operator must ensure that the secured switch-off distance is small enough to prevent a direct view into the cabin when the switch-off distance is opened. The duration of the switch-off and the speed at which the door is opened must also be taken into account.
- Page 13 Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety Only start the work process if there is no danger to persons at the laser welding cell. The operator must ensure that nobody is endangered. If there are signs of fire, e.g. smoke development, burning odour, which are not caused by the welding process, stop the work process immediately.
- Page 14 Operating manual Laser welding cell 2 Safety Maintenance instructions The reliability of the product can only be guaranteed if the maintenance instructions given in this operating manual and the operating manuals of the components are followed precisely. Environmental regulations The applicable environmental regulations must be complied with during all work operations. When selecting cleaning agents and operating materials, consider environmental compatibility, health risks, disposal regulations and the local possibilities for correct disposal! 14 / 44...
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Page 15: Product
Operating manual Laser welding cell 3 Product 3 Product 3.1 Product description The laser welding cell is a protective cabin designed for manual laser welding. The laser welding cell provides temporary resistance to directly impinging laser radiation. A welding and clamping table is used in the cabin for clamping parts. -
Page 16: Scope Of Delivery
Bernd Siegmund GmbH. The scope of delivery includes assembly instructions. The data sheet for the welding protection discs is available in the Bernd Siegmund GmbH download area. - Page 17 Operating manual Laser welding cell 3 Product Operation of the laser welding cell in a completely closed state is only permitted with extraction. In principle, the use of an extraction system is recommended. Inspection by the operator: - If the hazardous radiation from the laser cannot be stopped in time by opening the doors / triggering the safety switches, the safety doors must be interlocked during operation.
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Page 18: Foreseeable Misuse
Operating manual Laser welding cell 3 Product 3.5 Foreseeable misuse Misuse arises if − welding or processing procedures other than those listed in chapter 3.4 Intended use are carried out in the laser welding cell. WA RN I N G •... -
Page 19: Technical Data
The mechanical and electrical connections of the laser welding cell and for the exhaust air are described in the installation instructions from Bernd Siegmund GmbH (installation instructions can be found in the download area on the Bernd Siegmund GmbH homepage). -
Page 20: Safety Devices
Additional, necessary safety equipment must be selected and installed by the operator after carrying out a risk analysis or hazard assessment. They are not included in the scope of delivery of the Siegmund laser welding cell. The operator is responsible for the specification and maintenance of the functionality of the safety devices, see also chapter 2.3 General safety instructions and chapter 5 Commissioning. -
Page 21: Type Plate
Read these operating instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference! QR code: Link to the download area of Bernd Siegmund GmbH In our download area you will find the operating instructions, the installation instructions and the declaration of conformity for download. -
Page 22: Transport
Operating manual Laser welding cell 4 Transport 4 Transport 4.1 Delivery The laser welding cell is delivered by the manufacturer or a transport company. 4.2 Safety When transporting the laser welding cell or individual components, e.g. for repair or replacement, injuries may occur if they fall or tip over. -
Page 23: Commissioning
Check whether a roof is required and if so, set up the roof and check that there are no gaps Check: Gap between floor and laser welding cell must be less than 5mm, a sealing profile (Bernd Siegmund GmbH - ERP number: 00004917) must be used to seal the gap General information on commissioning Users and commissioning engineers must wear PPE and ensure that no persons can be injured during commissioning and testing of the functions. - Page 24 Operating manual Laser welding cell 5 Commissioning N O T E The operator must ensure that only eye protection equipment for the required, specified wavelength may be used. Eye protection products must be approved in the EU in accordance with EN 207. N O T E A suitable installation site / ambient conditions must be provided: The operator must ensure sufficient lighting during work and maintenance.
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Page 25: Owner Action Required
Operating manual Laser welding cell 5 Commissioning 5.2 Owner action required When programming the system control unit, the operator must ensure the following: − Safety switch with electromagnetic interlocking on safety doors ("guard locking"): The safety doors must remain locked until the laser is deactivated / no laser radiation is emitted. If a safety door is open, the work process must not start. - Page 26 Operating manual Laser welding cell 5 Commissioning CA UT I O N Risk of physical overload / risk of damage to the laser welding cell Die Kabine darf nicht als Ganzes bewegt werden. Falls örtliche Versetzung notwendig, muss die Kabine in Ihre Bestandteile demontiert werden. N O T E The operator must install the safety technology compatible with the HLS device used (EMERGENCY STOP,...
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Page 27: Operation
Operating manual Laser welding cell 6 Operation 6 Operation 6.1 Safety Before each use, a visual inspection of the laser welding cell must be carried out to ensure that it is functioning properly, i.e. check − for damage and tight fit / absence of gaps in all components −... -
Page 28: Inserting And Removing A Workpiece
Operating manual Laser welding cell 6 Operation 6.2 Inserting and removing a workpiece To insert workpieces into the laser welding cell, access via the safety doors must be requested via the control system. Processing operations are stopped. The safety doors remain electromagnetically locked for as long as these processes continue. -
Page 29: Machining Process
Operating manual Laser welding cell 6 Operation Transport with a crane: WA RN UNG • Do not stand under loads and do not enter the swivel range of the crane. • Wear a protective helmet The workpiece must be attached to the welding plate or tabletop before the machining process. 6.3 Machining process After inserting the workpieces to be welded, the user can start the welding process. -
Page 30: Repairs And Maintenance
Operating manual Laser welding cell 7 Repairs and maintenance 7 Repairs and maintenance Maintenance and servicing ensure that the laser welding cell can always be used safely. The laser welding cell is basically maintenance-free. However, it must be in a fully functional, undamaged condition at all times. - Page 31 The operator is responsible for the deployment of specialised personnel and for appropriate training. Contact Bernd Siegmund GmbH in the event of defective components or modifications to the laser welding cell. Maintenance staff and specialised personnel are responsible for the safe execution of the work and occupational safety.
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Page 32: Cleaning
Operating manual Laser welding cell 7 Repairs and maintenance After upkeep work: − All covers and fastenings removed during the work must be replaced before reuse. − Check that all components and connections are firmly seated. Check that there are no gaps (see also chapter 5. -
Page 33: Decommissioning
Operating manual Laser welding cell 8 Decommissioning 8 Decommissioning Temporary decommissioning WA RN I N G • Unauthorised use of the laser welding cell can endanger persons. Ensure suitable ambient conditions during storage, see section "3.6 Technical data". Final decommissioning, disposal Dismantling may only be carried out by specialised personnel. -
Page 34: Service Address
It does not describe any complex maintenance or repair work. For such activities, please contact Bernd Siegmund GmbH or refer to the operating instructions for the components installed elsewhere! Do you have any questions or requests? We will be happy to help you. -
Page 35: Appendix
Operating manual Laser welding cell 10 Appendix 10 Appendix 10.1 Declaration of conformity - EU Download-area of Bernd Siegmund GmbH 35 / 44... -
Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity - Ukca
Operating manual Laser welding cell 10 Appendix 10.2 Declaration of conformity - UKCA Download-area of Bernd Siegmund GmbH 36 / 44... -
Page 37: Certificates According To En 60825-4
Operating manual Laser welding cell 10 Appendix 10.3 Certificates according to EN 60825-4 37 / 44... - Page 38 Operating manual Laser welding cell 10 Appendix 38 / 44...
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Page 41: Certificates According To Din En 207
Operating manual Laser welding cell 10 Appendix 10.4 Certificates according to DIN EN 207 41 / 44... - Page 42 Operating manual Laser welding cell 10 Appendix 42 / 44...
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Page 44: Initial Commissioning Checklist
Check whether a roof is necessary and if so, build up the roof and check that there are no gaps □ Check: Gap between floor and laser welding cell must be smaller than 5mm, a sealing profile (Bernd Siegmund GmbH - ERP number: 00004917) must be used to seal the gap 44 / 44...
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