Connecting Laser Processing Machine; Connection Of Head, Controller And I/O Terminal Block - Panasonic VL-W1 Series Setup And Maintenance Manual

2-5 Connecting Laser Processing Machine

WARNING

2-5-1 Connection of head, controller and I/O terminal block

• Connect the head and controller combined for the same serial number.
• For the connection of this product, use the dedicated cables attached to the product or the specified optional cables.
• Insert the cable all the way in a straight line. Tilting and inserting the cable may cause a failure.
• Be careful not to apply excess force to the cable or not to nip the cable at the installation.
• Verify the minimum bend radius of each cable and install them without excess forces being applied.
• A gasket is incorporated in the joint of each cable, which keeps the protection structure. The head protection structure is
ensured only when each cable is properly inserted all the way and each gasket is crushed.
„ VL-W1500, VL-W1506
Rear of head
No. Description
Signal cable
q
Unit power cable
w
I/O terminal block (14 pin): Output *1
e
I/O terminal block (20 pin): Input *1
r
Interlock connector
t
Shutter close output terminal (If these signals are needed)
y
Lock ring: After inserting the connector, turn the lock ring to fix it.
u
54
• Be sure to turn the power off before you conduct wiring or connection. Failure to
do so may cause electrical shock.
• Be sure to connect the head to the exclusive controller. It will cause exposure
of laser beam and a failure if it connects with any equipment other than the
exclusive controller.
u
u
ME-VLW1-SM-8
Rear of controller
q
w
e
r
y
t